Идиома: meet someone halfway Перевод: пойти кому-либо навстречу, найти компромисс Пример: He is very stubborn and is never willing to meet his friends halfway. Он очень упрямый и никогда не хочет пойти навстречу своим
Идиома: clean up one’s act Идиома: clean up one’s act разг. Перевод: изменить свое поведение, отношение к чему-либо в лучшую сторону Пример: The mayor will have to clean up his act if he wants
[out of place ] {adv. phr.} Not in the right or usual place orposition. Harry fell and knocked one of his teeth out of place. The teacher lined up the class and told them
[closed-door] {adj.} Away from the public; in private or in secret; limited to a few. The officers of the club held a closed-door meeting. The committee decided on a closed-door rule for the investigation.
[foul shot] {n.} A free throw given in basketball to a player whohas been fouled. Tony was given two foul shots when he was fouledwhile trying to shoot. Compare: FIELD GOAL 2, FREE THROW.
Идиома: have one’s hands tied Перевод: быть не в состоянии сделать что-либо Пример: I had my hands tied and was unable to help my friend with his request. У меня были связаны руки, и
Идиома: slowly but surely Перевод: медленно, но верно Пример: Slowly but surely we are preparing for our holiday next month. Медленно, но верно, мы готовимся к нашему отпуску в следующем месяце.
[get at] {v.} 1. To reach an understanding of; find out themeaning. This book is very hard to get at. 2. To do harm to. The cat is on the chair trying to get
[read up on] {v. phr.} To study carefully in preparation for anexamination or other special purpose. Since Mr. and Mrs. Lee aregoing to take their American citizenship exams soon, they must read upon the
Идиома: thin edge of the wedge Перевод: первый шаг на пути к чему-то большему, особенно чему-то нежелательному Пример: If we bend the rules for him this time, it will be the thin edge of