[in common] {adv. phr.} Shared together or equally; in use orownership by all. Mr. and Mrs. Smith own the store in common. The four boys grew up together and have a lot in common.
Идиома: see things Перевод: видеть то, чего не существует; воображать себе что-либо; видеть галлюцинации Пример: He is always daydreaming and imagining that he is seeing things. Он всегда мечтает и воображает, что видит то,
[on one’s chest] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Hidden in your thoughts orfeelings and bothering you; making you feel worried or upset; that issomething you want to talk to someone about. Jane looks unhappybecause she has
[take the plunge] {v. phr.} To take a fatal or decisive step;venture. When I asked Don when he and Melissa were going to getmarried, he answered that they’ll take the plunge in September.
[consumer goods] or [consumer items] {n.} Food and manufactured things that people buy for their own use. In time of war, the supply of consumer goods is greatly reduced.
Идиома: hue and cry Перевод: 1. погоня за преступником, сопровождающаяся криками “держи!”, “лови!”, и т. п. 2. шум, массовый протест, недовольство, возмущение Пример: As if in some old movie, the people were raising hue
[on hold] {adv. phr.} 1. Left waiting while making a telephonecall. “Sorry sir,” the secretary said, “I’ll have to put you onhold for a minute.” 2. Waiting; temporarily halted. “Put yourmarriage plans on hold,
Идиома: at best Перевод: при самых благоприятных обстоятельствах, в лучшем случае Пример: The doctors said that the man had ten months at best to live. Врачи сказали, что в лучшем случае этому человеку осталось
Идиома: make lemonade out of lemons Перевод: найти выход из трудного положения; улучшить, исправить ситуацию Пример: When Roger’s wife divorced him, he made lemonade out of lemons and started dating again. Когда жена Роджера
[go fly a kite] {v. phr.}, {slang} To go away; leave. Usually usedas a command, to show that you do not accept someone’s ideas. Harrywas tired of John’s advice and told him to go