Идиома: make a beeline for (someone or something) Перевод: направиться куда-либо (или к кому-либо) самым прямым и коротким путем Пример: When I enter the cafeteria I always make a beeline for the dessert section.
Идиома: in earnest Перевод: всерьез Пример: The young woman has been looking for a job in earnest since she graduated. Молодая женщина всерьез ищет работу с тех пор, как закончила колледж.
[go down in history] or [go down in the records] {v. phr.} To beremembered or recorded for always. The lives of great men go downin history. Babe Ruth went down in history as a
Идиома: get a rise out of someone Перевод: вывести из себя, разозлить, вызвать раздражение Пример: We got a rise out of the teacher when we opened the window in the cold weather. Мы вывели
[do a stretch] {v. phr.} To spend time in jail serving one’s sentence. Jake has disappeared from view for a while; he is doing a stretch for dope smuggling.
[home on] or [home in on] {v.} To move toward a certain place byfollowing a signal or marker. The airplane homed in on the radiobeacon. The ship homed on the lights of New York
[a bit] {n., informal} A small amount; some. There’s no sugar in the sugar bowl, but you may find a bit in the bag. If the ball had hit the window a bit harder,
[front office] {n.}, {informal} The group of persons who manage abusiness; the officers. The front office decides how much theworkers are paid.
[make sit up] {v. phr.} To shock to attention; surprise; createkeen interest. Her sudden appearance at the party and her amazinglylow-cut dress made us all sit up.
Идиома: at the top of one’s lungs / at the top of one’s voice Перевод: очень громким голосом Пример: I cried out for my friend at the top of my lungs. Я позвал друга