[stone-dead] {adj.}, {informal} Showing no signs of life;completely dead. Barry tried to revive the frozen robin but it wasstone-dead.
[dirty story] {n. phr.} An improper or obscene story. Uncle Bill is much too fond of telling dirty stories in order to embarrass his friends.
[beat one’s brains out] or [beat one’s brains] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try very hard to understand or think out something difficult; tire yourself out by thinking. It was too hard for him and
Идиома: seize an opportunity Перевод: воспользоваться возможностью Пример: I seized the opportunity to take the extra class as soon as I heard about it. Я воспользовался возможностью пройти дополнительные задания, как только услышал об
[hear the beat] or [see the beat] {v. phr.}, {dialect} To hear ofor to see someone or something better or surpassing. – Usually used innegative or interrogative sentences and often followed by “of”. Inever
Идиома: get something under control Перевод: суметь контролировать что-либо, взять что-либо под контроль Пример: The fire fighters were quickly able to get the fire under control. Пожарники быстро сумели взять огонь под контроль.
[heart stand still] {v. phr.} To be very frightened or worried. Johnny’s heart stood still when he saw his dog run into the street infront of a car. Everybody’s heart stood still when the
[very well] {interj.}, {formal} Agreed; all right. – Used to showagreement or approval. Very well. You may go. Very well, I willdo as you say. Compare: ALL RIGHT.
[rest room] {n.} A room or series of rooms in a public buildingwhich has things for personal comfort and grooming, such as toilets, washbowls, mirrors, and often chairs or couches. Sally went to therest
[dig down] {v.}, {slang} To spend your own money. The school let the club use the bus and driver free for their trip, but they had to dig down to pay for gas and