[stop short] {v. phr.} To suddenly stop. Jake stopped short whenhe heard somebody yell out his name loud but there was no one insight.
[cast off] {v.} 1a. or [cast loose] To unfasten; untie; let loose. The captain of the boat cast off the line and we were soon out in open water. 1b. To untie a rope
[across the board] {adv. phr.} 1. So that equal amounts of money are bet on the same horse to win a race, to place second, or third. I bet $6 on the white horse
Идиома: feel sorry for someone Перевод: жалеть кого-либо Пример: I feel sorry for my friend who recently lost his job. Мне жалко моего друга, он недавно потерял работу.
[refine on] or [refine upon] {v.} 1. To make better; improve. Mary was asked to refine on her first outline to make it clearer andmore exact. 2. To be better than; surpass. Modern medicaltechniques
Идиома: in addition to something Перевод: в дополнение к чему-либо Пример: In addition to a degree in history my friend also has a degree in economics. В дополнение к ученой степени по истории, у
[how about] or [what about] {interrog.} – Used to ask for adecision, action, opinion, or explanation. 1. Will you have or agreeon? How about another piece of pie? What about a game oftennis? How
[tear one’s hair] {v. phr.} To show sorrow, anger, or defeat. Ben tore his hair when he saw the wrecked car. The teacher torehis hair at the boy’s stupid answer. It was time to
[give fits] {v. phr.} {informal} To upset; bother very much. Paul’s higher grades give John fits. The short guard gave histall opponent fits. Compare: GIVE A HARD TIME.
[quick study] {n. phr.} One who acquires new skills and habits inrecord time. Sue is new at her job but people have confidence inher because she is a quick study.