1.a change of pace 节奏变换
you can’t do these chemistry experiments all day long. you certainly need a change of pace.
2. a far cry from 相距甚远
the published book is far cry from the early manuscript.
3. and how 的确
a: she’s a good dancer.
b: and how.
4. a matter of time 时间问题
it is only a matter of time.
5. a phone call away 一个电话之远，愿意过来帮忙。
if you need my help. do let me know. just remember i am a phone call away.
6. a while back 不久以前
7.all along 一直
i knew it all along.
8. anything but 绝对不
i was anything but happy about going.
9. account for 解释
how do you account for it?
10. after all 到底
a: i’ve just seen the x-rays and your teeth look just fine.
b: i see. then there is nothing to worry about after all.