[get something out of one’s system] {v. phr.} 1. To eliminate somefood item or drug from one’s body. John will feel much better oncehe gets the addictive sleeping pills out of his system. 2.
Идиома: mean business Перевод: говорить всерьез, иметь серьезные намерения Пример: He is working very hard and means business when he says that he is going to get the office organized. Он много работает и
[getaway car] {n. phr.} A vehicle parked near the scene of a crimein which the criminals escape. The police intercepted the getawaycar at a major crossroads.
[bred in the bone] {adj. phr.} Belonging to your nature or character, especially from early teaching or long habit; natural from belief or habit; believing deeply. The Willett children’s cleanness is bred in the
[step down] {v.} 1. To come down in one move from a higher positionto a lower. As soon as the train stopped, the conductor steppeddown to help the passengers off. 2. To make go
[spring chicken] {n.}, {slang} A young person. – Usually used with”no”. Mr. Brown is no spring chicken, but he can still play tenniswell. The coach is no spring chicken, but he can show the
Идиома: curl someone’s hair / make someone’s hair curl Идиома: curl someone’s hair / make someone’s hair curl Перевод: шокировать, привести в ужас; заставить волосы встать дыбом Пример: The man described the accident. It
[take sides] {v. phr.} To join one group against another in adebate or quarrel. Switzerland refused to take sides in the twoWorld Wars. Tom wanted to go fishing. Dick wanted to take a hike.
[under the hammer] {adv. phr.} Up for sale at auction. TheBrights auctioned off the entire contents of their home. Mrs. Brightcried when her pewter collection went under the hammer. Thepicture I wanted to bid
Идиома: lie down on the job / lay down on the job Перевод: работать спустя рукава; очень плохо выполнять работу, обязанности Пример: The workers decided to lie down on the job and nothing was