[over one’s dead body] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Not having theability to stop something undesirable from taking place. “You willget married at age sixteen over my dead body!” Jane’s father cried.
[catch-as-catch-can ] {adv. phr.} In a free manner; in any way possible; in the best way you can. On moving day everything is packed and we eat meals catch-as-catch-can.
[point out] {v.} 1. To show by pointing with the finger; point to;make clear the location of. The guide pointed out the principalsights of the city. 2. To bring to notice; call to attention;explain.
[make the scene] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be present; to arrive at acertain place or event. I am too tired to make the scene; let’s gohome.
[time and again] or [time and time again] {adv.} Many times;repeatedly; very often, I’ve told you time and again not to touchthe vase! Children are forgetful and must be told time and timeagain how
Идиома: blind date Перевод: “свидание вслепую”; романтическое свидание двух людей, которые еще не знакомы друг с другом Пример: I went on a blind date in university but it was not successful. В университете я
[so much as] {adv. phr.} 1. Even. – Usually used in negativesentences and questions. He didn’t so much as thank me forreturning his money that I found. Would you so much as get me
[leave it at that] {v. phr.} To avoid further and more acrimoniousdisagreement; not argue or discuss any further. Our opinion onhealth care is obviously different, so let’s just leave it at that.
[like father, like son] A son is usually like his father in the wayhe acts. – A proverb. Frank’s father has been on the city council;he is now the mayor, and is running for
[for the asking] {adv. phr.} By asking; by asking for it; onrequest. John said I could borrow his bike any time. It was minefor the asking. Teacher said her advice was free for the