Идиома: act of God Перевод: что-либо, не подвластное человеку, в особенности, глобальные события, стихийные бедствия; Божья воля Пример: The hurricane that destroyed many houses in this area was an act of God. Ураган, уничтоживший
Идиома: a body blow Перевод: крупная неудача, большое разочарование, тяжелый удар Пример: Unavailability of funds was a body blow to the project. Отсутствие средств было большим ударом по проекту.
[song and dance] {n.}, {informal} 1. Foolish or uninteresting talk;dull nonsense. Usually used with “give”. I met Nancy today and shegave me a long song and dance about her family. 2. A long lie
Идиома: cheat sheet Перевод: шпаргалка Пример: The teacher caught this student using a cheat sheet at the exam. Учитель поймал ученика со шпаргалкой на экзамене.
Sack in Out [sack in Out] {v.}, {slang} To go to sleep for a prolonged period. Where are you guys going to sackin Sack out?
[lame duck] {n.}, {informal} An elected public official who hasbeen either defeated in a new election or whose term cannot berenewed, but who has a short period of time left in office duringwhich he
Идиома: to one’s heart’s content Перевод: вволю; столько, сколько хочется Пример: The pool is open all day so you can swim to your heart’s content. Бассейн открыт весь день, так что можешь плавать, сколько
Идиома: like a fish out of water Перевод: не в своей тарелке Пример: I was like a fish out of water when I went to the party with my cousin. Я был не в
[pit-a-pat] {adv.} With a series of quick pats. When John askedMary to marry him, her heart went pit-a-pat. The little boy ranpit-a-pat down the hall.
[add the finishing touches] {v. phr.} To complete; finish. Mary’s first novel promised to be excellent; however, her editor suggested that she should add some finishing touches before accepting it.