[get through to] {v.} To be understood by; make understand. The little boy could not get through to hishousemother. Deaf people sometimes find it hard to get through tostrangers. When the rich boy’s father
[not the thing] {n. phr.} Not the accepted form of action;something socially improper. It is simply not the thing to wearblue jeans to the opera.
[with good grace] {adv. phr.} With pleasant and courteous behavior;politely; willingly; without complaining. The boys had beenwell-coached; they took the loss of the game with good grace. Theprincipal scolded Nora, who accepted his criticism
Идиома: go to any length / go to any lengths / go to great lenghts Перевод: делать все необходимое; ни перед чем не останавливаться, чтобы выполнить что-либо Пример: The man will go to any
[deal with] {v. phr.} 1. To conduct negotiations or business dealings with. John refuses to deal with the firm of Brown and Miller. 2. To handle a problem. Ted is a very strong person
[as is] {adv.} Without changes or improvements; with no guarantee or promise of good condition. – Used after the word it modifies. They agree to buy the house as is. He bought an old
Идиома: take heart Перевод: воодушевиться, воспрянуть духом Пример: When we had troubles, Grandpa said, “Take heart, my children.” Когда у нас были неприятности, дедушка говорил: «Не падайте духом, дети».
[with a whole skin] also [in a whole skin] {adv. phr.} With noinjury; unhurt; safely. The boy was lucky to escape with a wholeskin when the car went off the road. Jack came through
Идиома: bite someone’s head off Идиома: bite someone’s head off разг. Перевод: разговаривать, общаться с кем-либо грубо, со злостью Пример: She bites his head off every time he opens his mouth. Она кидается на
[banana oil] {n.}, {slang} Flattery that is an obvious exaggeration; statements that are obviously made with an ulterior motive. Cut out the banana oil; flattery will get you nowhere!