[something else] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} So good as to bebeyond description; the ultimate; stupendous. Janet Hopper is really something else.
[get the jump on] or [have the jump on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To getahead of; start before ; have an advantage over. Don’t letthe other boys get the jump on you at the beginning
[by virtue of] also [in virtue of] {prep.} On the strength of; because of; by reason of. By virtue of his high rank and position, the President takes social leadership over almost everyone else.
[have a sweet tooth] {v. phr.} To be excessively fond of dessertitems, such as ice cream, pies, etc. Jill has a sweet tooth; shealways orders apple pie after a meal in a restaurant.
Идиома: go for it Перевод: сделать что-либо с энтузиазмом; решиться сделать что-либо; попробовать что-либо Пример: We decided to go for it and try to climb the mountain. Мы решились попробовать и залезть на гору.
[flash in the pan] {n. phr.}, {slang} A person or thing that startsout well but does not continue. The new quarterback was a flash inthe pan. Mary got 100 on the first test in
[stash bag] or [stuff bag] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A small bagcontaining marijuana cigarettes or the ingredients for making them. The police are holding John because they found a stash bag full ofthe stuff
Идиома: arm in arm Перевод: держаться руками, за руки; рука в руку Пример: Both couples walked arm in arm around the grounds of the estate. Обе пары ходили, держась за руки, по поместью.
[against the grain] {adv. phr.} 1. Across rather than with the direction of the fibers. He sandpapered the wood against the grain. 2. So as to annoy or trouble, or to cause anger or
[I’ll say] or [I tell you] {interj.}, {informal} I agree with thiscompletely. – Used for emphasis. Did the children all enjoy AuntSally’s pecan pie? I’ll say! I’ll say this is a good movie!