Slang 2017.07.05

1.Many companies promise that you will nail the interview through their training.

许多公司承诺，经过他们的培训，你一定会在面试中表现出色。

nail:

(transitive, slang) To accomplish (a task) completely and successfully.

2.Ruth runs a tight ship and has no time for shirkers.

鲁思执行了有效的严格管理，员工没有办法开小差。

tight ship:

(idiomatic) a well-organized and highly disciplined organization

Usage notes:

Generally in the form "to run a tight ship".

3.This is a private deal. We don't have to do everything by the book.

这是一笔私人交易，我们不必照章办事。

by the book:

(idiomatic) In a manner which adheres strictly to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.