1.shabby--looking
There is more to the shabby--looking than just make ends meet.
2.hope against hope
When earthquake occurs, we should hope against hope ,never give up our beacon for hope.
3.A load of =an awful lot of
A load of past memories flashed in my mind.
4.gruffly
Devote yourself to your project,don't copy others gruffly without your own standpoints.
5.dodgy=dangerous
This is a dodgy situation .
