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.