raring to go躍躍欲試

兩個動作短語連用，把忙碌和親力親為說得實在又帶點自豪。

be out and about, getting one's hands dirty

別人問今天怎麼樣時，可用來說自己在外忙活；對上司別這麼隨口。

I've been out and about all morning. ／ I got my hands dirty on the site today.

中性

重音落在 hands，dirty 前稍頓，別把兩個短語讀平。

I was out and about all weekend, getting my hands dirty in the garden. 我整個週末都在外面忙，在花園裡弄了一身泥。

把選擇權交還對方，一句話既劃清界限又留足尊重。

it's up to someone (to do something)

勸人別替別人拿主意時用；對朋友說顯得體貼，對下屬別用來說教。

The call is yours. ／ It's your decision to make.

中性

up to 連讀，重音落在 him，句尾降調收住。

I can suggest a few options, but it's up to you to choose. 我可以給幾個建議，但選哪個由你決定。

用 take you through 把複雜的法律流程講得讓人安心，專業又不嚇人。

take someone through something

向對方解釋流程時用，對客戶或同事都合適；熟人閒聊別這麼正式。

Let me walk you through the steps. ／ I'll talk you through it.

正式

through 重讀，briefly 輕快帶過，整句語速放穩。

I'll take you through the closing routine before your first shift. 你第一次上班前，我帶你過一遍打烊流程。

先給一個放縱的答案，再自己推翻，一句話讓人看見做人的難。

No, I had to + 動詞

講自己左右為難、最後選了對的事時用；對不熟的人別說，會顯得說教。

I wanted to let it go, but I had to say something. ／ No, I couldn't let it slide.

中性

Scotch 後停一下，No 乾脆，challenge 重讀。

I nearly stayed quiet. No, I had to tell her the truth. 我差點就不說了。不行，我還是得跟她說實話。