Идиома: make a scene Перевод: устраивать сцену; выяснять отношения на глазах у других людей Пример: The woman made a scene in the supermarket when she saw the liquid soap on the floor. Женщина устроила
[go off the deep end] or [go overboard] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toact excitedly and without careful thinking. John has gone off thedeep end about owning a motorcycle. Mike warned his roommate notto go off
Идиома: be game Перевод: быть готовым к действию, или согласным принять участие в чем-либо Пример: All of the students were game to go to the science exhibition. Все ученики были согласны пойти на научную
[bet one’s boots] or [bet one’s bottom dollar] or [bet one’s shirt] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To bet all you have. This horse will win. I would bet my bottom dollar on it. Jim
[tempest in a teapot] {n. phr.} Great excitement about somethingnot important. Bess tore her skirt a little and made a tempest in ateapot.
[take the words out of one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say what anotheris just going to say; to put another’s thought into words. “Let’sgo to the beach tomorrow.” “You took the words right out
Off (one He She It) goes! [off (one He She It) goes!] {v. phr.} Said of a person, a vehicle, or a memorable thing who Which has started leaving or moving, both asa statement
[by choice] {adv. phr.} As a result of choosing because of wanting to; freely. John helped his father by choice. Mary ate a plum, but not by choice. Her mother told her she must
[shop around for] {v. phr.} To make the rounds of variouscommercial establishments in order to find the most economical answerfor one’s needs. We’ve been shopping around for a largercondominium that is affordable, and near
Идиома: take effect Перевод: вступить в силу, в действие Пример: The new traffic laws took effect early last month. Новые правила дорожного движения вступили в силу в начале прошлого месяца.