Идиома: of interest (to someone) Перевод: интересовать кого-либо Пример: The man who works at the gas station is of interest to the police in their investigation of the murder. Мужчина, который работает на бензозаправке,
[in the main] {adv. phr.}, {formal} In most cases; generally;usually. In the main, small boys and dogs are good friends. Inthe main, the pupils did well on the test.
[do things by halves] {v. phr.} To do things in a careless and incomplete way. When he reads a book he always does it by halves; he seldom finishes it.
Идиома: acid test Перевод: испытание, тест, в котором ответы, заключения, не подвергаются сомнению Пример: The problem was an acid test of your faith in the new manager. Проблема заключалась в твоей полной вере в
[bullshit] {v.}, {vulgar to informal}, {gaining in social acceptance by some} To exaggerate or talk insincerely in an effort to make yourself seem impressive. “Stop bullshitting me, Joe, I can’t believe a word of
[go wrong] {v. phr.} 1. To fail; go out of order. Something wentwrong with our car and we stalled on the road. 2. To sink into animmoral or criminal existence. In a large city
[doesn’t add up to a can of beans] {v. phr.} To be of little or no value. “That’s a fairly interesting concept you got there, Mike, but the competition is bound to say that
Идиома: as well as Перевод: в дополнение к чему-либо; также, тоже Пример: Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel. Возьмите с собой, пожалуйста, костюм для плавания, а также полотенце.
[back-to-back] {adv.} 1. Immediately following. The health clinic had back-to-back appointments for the new students during the first week of school. 2. Very close to, as if touching. Sardines are always packed in the
[get stuck] {v. phr.} 1. To be victimized; be cheated. TheSmiths sure got stuck when they bought that secondhand car; it brokedown just two days after they got it. 2. To become entrapped orembroiled