[worse for wear] {adj. phr.} Not as good as new; worn out; damagedby use. – Used with “the”. Her favorite tablecloth was beginning tolook the worse for wear. – Often used with “none” to
[on occasion] {adv. phr.} Sometimes; occasionally. We go to NewYork on occasion. On occasion we feel like celebrating and have aparty. Compare: ONCE IN A WHILE, FROM TIME TO TIME.
[as you please] 1. As you like, whatever you like or prefer; as you choose. You may do as you please. 2. {informal} Very. – Used after an adjective or adverb often preceded by
[in tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. At the proper musical pitch;high or low enough in sound. The piano is in tune. 2. Going welltogether; in agreement; matching; agreeable. – Often used with “with”.
[soap opera] {n. phr.} Radio or television serialized stories of asentimental nature, often involving sex, crime, and social intrigue. These shows often advertise soap products, hence their name. Thetwo longest running soap operas in
[at bay] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In a place where you can no longer run away; unable to go back farther; forced to stand and fight, or face an enemy; cornered. The dog ran
Идиома: throw someone under the bus Перевод: подставить кого-либо; переложить вину или ответственность на кого-либо Пример: He didn’t do his job properly, but instead of admitting it he threw his colleague under the bus.
[play ball] {v. phr.} 1. To begin play in a ball game. When theumpire calls “Play ball,” the game begins. 2. {informal} To join inan effort with others; cooperate. To get along during Prohibition,
[pack off] {v.}, {informal} To send away; dismiss abruptly. Whenan Englishman got in trouble long ago, his family would pack him offto Australia or some other distant land. Jane couldn’t really getstarted on her
Идиома: have a chip on one’s shoulder Перевод: искать повод для ссоры или драки; быть агрессивно настроенным, затевать ссоры Пример: Our neighbor has a chip on his shoulder and is always trying to start