[strike one funny] {v. phr.} To appear or seem laughable, curious, ironic, or entertaining. “It strikes me funny,” he said, “that youshould refuse my invitation to visit my chateau in France. After all, you
Идиома: not for a moment Перевод: даже ни на секунду Пример: I did not for a moment believe what the man was saying. Я ни на секунду не поверил тому, что говорит этот человек.
[step on one’s toes] or [tread on one’s toes] {v. phr.} To dosomething that embarrasses or offends someone else. If you break inwhen other people are talking, you may step on their toes. Mary
[play up to] {v. phr.}. {slang} 1. To try to gain the favor of, especially for selfish reasons; act to win the approval of; try toplease. He played up to the boss. 2. To
[thrash out] {v. phr.} To discuss fully; confer about somethinguntil a decision is reached. They met to thrash out theirdifferences concerning how to run the office.
Идиома: in fashion Перевод: модный, в моде Пример: Very thin neckties have not been in fashion recently. В последнее время очень тонкие галстуки не в моде.
[keep tab on] or [keep tabs on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To keep arecord of. The government tries to keep tabs on all the animals inthe park. 2. To keep a watch on; check.
[carved] or [chiseled] or [inscribed in granite] [written in stone] {adj. phr.} Holy; unchangeable; noble and of ancient origin. You should wear shoes when you come to class, although this is not carved in
[make light of] {v. phr.} To treat an important matter as if itwere trivial. One ought to know which problems to make light of andwhich ones to handle seriously. Compare: LAUGH OFF. Contrast: MAKEMUCH
Идиома: for free Перевод: бесплатно Пример: We were able to get a television set from our neighbor for free. Мы смогли бесплатно взять телевизор у нашего соседа.