[open letter] {n. phr.} A public message in the form of a letteraddressed to a particular person or to a group. There was an openletter to the president of the United States in today’s
[run into] {v.} 1. To mix with; join with. If the paint brush istoo wet, the red paint will run into the white on the house. Thissmall brook runs into a big river in
Идиома: keep a secret Перевод: хранить секрет Пример: I have been trying to keep a secret about my friend’s boyfriend for a long time now. Я уже давно пытаюсь сохранить секрет о молодом человеке
Идиома: take / catch / have forty winks Перевод: соснуть ненадолго, немного вздремнуть Пример: I was very tired so I decided to catch forty winks. Я был очень уставшим, поэтому я решил немного вздремнуть.
[go steady] {v. phr.} To go on dates with the same person all thetime; dale just one person. At first Tom and Martha were notserious about each other, but now they are going steady.
[in two] {adv. phr.} Into two parts or pieces; into two divisions. John and Mary pulled on the wishbone until it came in two. There was only one piece of cake, but we cut
[carry out] {v.} To put into action; follow; execute. The generals were determined to carry out their plans to defeat the enemy. John listened carefully and carried out the teacher’s instructions.
[make one’s mark] {v. phr.} To become known to many people; do wellthe work you started to do; make a reputation. Shakespeare made hismark as a playwright.
[There you go!] 1. Informal way to say, “You are doing it alreadyand you are doing it well.” “Is roller skating hard?” Freddieasked. “No,” Beth replied, “let me show you how to do it.
[along in years] or [on in years] {adj. phr.} Elderly; growing old. As Grandfather got on in years, he became quiet and thoughtful. Our dog isn’t very playful because it is getting on in