[out from under] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Free from something thatworries you; seeing the end; finished. – Usually used with “be” or”get”. Mary had so much to do in the new house she felt as
[turn up one’s nose at] {v. phr.} To refuse as not being goodenough for you. He thinks he should only get steak, and he turns uphis nose at hamburger.
[pass on] {v.} 1. To give an opinion about; judge; settle. Thecollege passed on his application and found him acceptable. Thecommittee recommended three people for the job and the presidentpassed on them. 2. To
Идиома: show signs of something Перевод: показывать признаки, симптомы чего-либо Пример: The man showed no signs of life after he was involved in the accident. Мужчина не показывал признаков жизни после того, как попал
Идиома: fall short (of something) Перевод: потерпеть неудачу, не оправдать надежд, ожиданий Пример: The new movie fell short of people’s expectations and attendance is very low. Новый фильм не оправдал ожиданий людей, и посещаемость
[take it into one’s head] or {informal} [take a notion] {v. phr.}To get a sudden idea; decide without thinking. The boy suddenlytook it into his head to leave school and get a job. Grandmotherkeeps
[loud mouth] or [big mouth] {n.}, {slang} A noisy, boastful, orfoolish talker. Fritz is a loud mouth who cannot be trusted withsecrets. When he has had a few drinks, Joe will make empty boastslike
[Rome wasn’t built in a day] Great things are not accomplishedovernight; great deeds take a long time. – A proverb. A takes along time to write a successful novel, but don’t worry; Rome wasn’tbuilt
[chip in] or [kick in] {v.}, {informal} To give together with others, contribute. The pupils chipped in a dime apiece for the teacher’s Christmas present. All the neighbors kicked in to help after the
[do by someone or something] {v.} To deal with; treat. – Used with a qualifying adverb between “do” and “by”. Andy’s employer always does very well by him.