[where the shoe pinches] {n. phr.}, {informal} Where or what thediscomfort or trouble is. Johnny thinks the job is easy, but hewill find out where the shoe pinches when he tries it. The coachsaid
[what of it] or [what about it] {interj.}, {informal} What is wrongwith it; what do you care. Martha said “That boy is wearing a greencoat.” Jan answered, “What of it?” “John missed the bus.”
[draw a long breath] or [take a long breath] {v. phr.} To breathe deeply when getting ready to speak or act. Father asked who broke the window. Jim drew a long breath and admitted
[minutes of the meeting] {n. phr.} The notes taken by the recordingsecretary; of an official body or an association recording of what wassaid and transacted during the given session. “Shall we accept theminutes of
[come off second best] {v. phr.} To not win first but only second, third, etc. place. Our home team came off second best against the visitors. Sue complains that she always comes off second
[have a say in] or [a voice in] {v. phr.} To have the right toexpress one’s opinion or cast a vote in a pending matter. Our bossis friendly and democratic; he always encourages us
Идиома: with flying colors Перевод: с большим успехом, с блеском Пример: I was able to pass my final exams with flying colors. Я смог сдать последние экзамены с блеском.
[live in the fast lane] {v. phr.}, {informal} To live a full andvery active life pursuing wealth and success. They have been livingin the fast lane ever since they arrived in New York City.
[spine-tingling] {adj.} Very exciting; thrilling. Our ride upthe mountain in a chair lift was spine-tingling. The children’splane ride was a spine-tingling adventure to them.
Идиома: armed and dangerous Перевод: вооружен и опасен (обычно употребляется по отношению к преступнику) Пример: The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested him. Преступник был вооружен, когда полиция арестовала его.