[go from bad to worse] {adv. phr.} To change from a bad position orcondition to a worse one; become worse. Dick’s typing went from badto worse when he was tired. Jack’s conduct in school
[get hold of] {v.} 1. To get possession of. Little childrensometimes get hold of sharp knives and cut themselves. 2. To find aperson so you can speak with him. Mr. Thompson spent several hourstrying
Идиома: have a narrow escape Перевод: с трудом избежать опасности; едва получиться Пример: The boy had a narrow escape when he almost fell from his bicycle. Мальчик едва избежал опасности, когда чуть не упал
[deadline] {n.} A final date by which a project, such as a term paper, is due. The deadline for the papers on Shakespeare is November 10.
Идиома: old flame Перевод: старая любовь, бывший возлюбленный(-ая) Пример: In Toronto, I met an old flame. We were lovers many years ago. В Торонто я встретил свою старую любовь. Мы были влюбленными друг в
Идиома: try someone’s patience Перевод: испытывать терпение кого-либо, действовать кому-либо на нервы Пример: The constant complaints of the customers are beginning to try the clerk’s patience. Постоянные жалобы покупателей начинают действовать служащему на нервы.
[part and parcel] {n. phr.} A necessary or important part;something necessary to a larger thing. – Usually followed by “of”. Freedom of speech is part and parcel of the liberty of a free man.
[eat dirt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act humble; accept another’sinsult or bad treatment. Mr. Johnson was so much afraid of losinghis job that he would eat dirt whenever the boss got mean.
[let ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} To allow to go on without change;accept for the present. The committee couldnot decide what to do about Bob’s idea, so they let the matter ridefor a month or
[dot the i’s and cross the t’s] {v. phr.} To be careful, thorough, and pay close attention to detail. “The best way to get an A on the final exam,” the teacher said, “is