Be like a deer caught in the headlights: to be so frightened or surprised that you cannot move or think 这个常用口语的意思是被惊吓到无法移动或者思考的地步。 当鹿在晚上被汽车的车灯直接照射到眼睛的时候，会暂时失明而呆立在原地不动。以上口语的典故就是出于此现象。 造句： Each time they asked him a question he was like a deer caught in the headlights. He really needs training on public speech.

Spill the beans: to give away a secret or surprise; to let secret information become known 这个常用口语的意思是泄密，暴露真相。有的时候也可以说spill the works，意思是一样的。 造句： a). There is a surprise party for Jessica on Saturday. Please don’t spill the beans. b). He has been trying hard not to spill the beans about his secret purchases.