[at sea ] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On an ocean voyage; on a journey by ship. They had first met at sea. 2. Out on the ocean; away from land. By the second
[flat-out] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without hiding anything;plainly; openly. The student told his teacher flat-out that he wasnot listening to her. 2. At top speed; as fast as possible. He sawtwo men running flat-out
[rub salt into one’s wounds] {v. phr.}, {informal} To deliberatelyadd pain when one feels shame, regret, or defeat. Must you rub saltinto my wounds by telling me how much fun I missed by not
[keep the faith] {v. phr.} To not abandon hope; stay committed tothe cause of democracy and racial equality. “Keep the faith, Baby,”my neighbor said as he raised his fingers to show the “V” for
[dare one to do something] {v. phr.} To challenge someone to do something. “I dare you to jump off that rock into the sea,” Fred said to Jack.
Идиома: on the whole Перевод: в целом, в общем Пример: On the whole I think that it is a good idea but I would like to study it further. В целом, я думаю, что
Идиома: easy-going / easy going / easygoing Перевод: добродушно-веселый; беспечный, беззаботный Пример: Our boss has a very easy-going management style. Манера управления у нашего начальника очень беззаботная.
[catch one’s death of] or [take one’s death of] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become very ill with. Johnny fell in the icy water and almost took his death of cold. Sometimes used in the
[come one’s way] {v. phr.} To be experienced by someone; happen to you. Tom said that if the chance to become a sailor ever came his way, he would take it. I hope bad
[that is that] or [that’s that] {informal} The matter is decided;there is nothing more to be said; it is done. Jim, you will go toschool this morning, and that is that.