Go under the knife:
做手术
例句:
I have to go under the knife next week.
下周我得去做手术。
On a knife edge:
In a difficult or worrying situation of which the result is very uncertain
处于摇摆不定的处境/令人焦虑的状态;结果未明;形势尚不明朗
例句:
He is on a knife edge about the coming press conference.
他对即将召开的记者招待会感到十分焦虑不安。
Twist the knife:
落井下石
例句:
Don't twist the knife.
不要落井下石。