The couple hadn’t spoken to each other for a week.They were both waiting for the other one to break the ice.这

对夫妇已经一个星期没说过话了。两人都在等另一方先开口。 
by a blow　无意中的一击 
He is beaten to the ground by a blow.他被击到在地。 
can’t stand it any longer　不能再忍受了 
I can’t stand it any longer,I quit.我再也忍受不了了，我走。 
carry something too far　过火了 
You are carrying your joke too far.你玩笑开得太过分了。 
castle in the sky　海市蜃楼 
You plan is nearly a castle in the sky.你的计划简直就是空想。 
cats got one’s tongue　哑口无言 
chain smoker 老烟枪