[knock off one’s feet] {v. phr.} To surprise so much thathe does not know what to do. Her husband’s death knocked Mrs. Jonesoff her feet. When Charlie was given the prize, it knocked him
[side by side] {adv.} 1. One beside the other in a row. Alice’sdolls were lined up side by side on the window seat. Charles andJohn are neighbors; they live side by side on Elm
[cast the first stone] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be the first to blame someone, lead accusers against a wrongdoer. Jesus said that a person who was without sin could cast the first stone. Although
Идиома: on the outs Идиома: on the outs разг. Перевод: в натянутых, плохих отношениях, в ссоре Пример: Jerry and Nick are on the outs again. Джерри и Ник опять в ссоре.
[wear the trousers] or [wear the pants] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tohave a man’s authority; be the boss of a family or household. Mr. Wilson is henpecked by his wife; she wears the trousers in
[tripped out] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Incoherent, confused, faulty of speech, illogical; as if under the influence of drugs oralcohol. It was hard to make sense of anything Fred said yesterday, he sounded so tripped
[boil over] {v. phr.} 1. To rise due to boiling and overflow down the sides of a pan or a pot. “Watch out!” Jane cried. “The milk is boiling over on the stove!” 2.
[right along] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1a. On your waysatisfactorily or without trouble. They fixed the engine and thetrain ran right along. 1b. On your way without delay. Don’t waitfor me. Go right along. 2.
[cheapskate] {n.}, {informal} A selfish or stingy person; a person who will not spend much. – An insulting term. None of the girls like to go out on a date with him because he
[just about] {adv.}, {informal} Nearly; almost; practically. Just about everyone in town came to hear the mayor speak. Thedress came down to just about the middle of her knee. Has Maryfinished peeling the potatoes?