[give rise to] {v. phr.} To be the reason for; cause. A branchfloating in the water gave rise to Columbus’ hopes that land wasnear. John’s black eye gave rise to rumors that he had
[build on sand] {v. phr.} To lay a weak or insufficient foundation for a building, a business, or a relationship. “I don’t want to build my business on sand,” John said, “so please. Dad,
[off-center] {adj.}, {informal} Different from the usual pattern;not quite like most others; odd. Roger’s sense of humor was a bitoff-center. Compare: OFF-KEY.
Идиома: get someone off the hook Перевод: избавить кого-либо от какой-либо обязанности, от необходимости выполнения чего-либо; помочь выпутаться из трудного положения Пример: I got off the hook and did not have to clean the
Идиома: very well Перевод: хорошо, ладно Пример: Very well, if you want me to go I will go with you. Хорошо, если ты хочешь, чтобы я с тобой пошел, я пойду.
[put down] {v. phr.} 1. To stop by force, crush. In 24 hours thegeneral had entirely put down the rebellion. 2. To put a stop to;check. She had patiently put down unkind talk by
[same here] {informal} And it is the same with me; and the same forme. – Used only in speech. Mary ordered an ice cream soda, and Jillsaid, “Same here.” Tom said he was too
[bird has flown] {slang} The prisoner has escaped; the captive has got away. When the sheriff returned to the jail, he discovered that the bird had flown.
Идиома: breathe down someone’s neck Перевод: стоять у кого-либо над душой; внимательно следить за кем-либо Пример: The supervisor is always breathing down the necks of the employees. Надзиратель всегда внимательно наблюдает за служащими.
Идиома: take five Идиома: take five разг. Перевод: отдохнуть пять минут, взять пятиминутку Пример: We decided to take five before continuing with our work. Мы решили сделать пятиминутный перерыв, прежде, чем продолжать работать.