[search one’s heart] or [search one’s soul] {v. phr.}, {formal} Tostudy your reasons and acts; try to discover if you have been fair andhonest. The teacher searched his heart trying to decide if he
[The cat did it!] A humorous and convenient way to pass the blame. “My vase is broken!” Mother shrieked in horror. “Well,” Dad smirkedcynically, “I guess the cat did it!”
Идиома: have a right to do something / have the right to do something Перевод: иметь право на что-либо Пример: The apartment manager does not have the right to tell the tenants when they
[get the feel of] {v. phr.} To become used to or learn about, especially by feeling or handling; get used to the experience orfeeling of; get skill in. John had never driven a big
[lay hold of] {v. phr.} 1. To take hold of; grasp; grab. He laidhold of the rope and pulled the boat ashore. 2. To get possession of. He sold every washing machine he could
[in charge of] {prep.} 1. Responsible for; having supervision orcare of. Marian is in charge of selling tickets. The girl incharge of refreshments forgot to order the ice cream for the party. When our
[after a while] {informal} or [in a while] {adv. phr.} Later, at some time in the future; after a time that is not short and not long. “Dad, will you help me make this
[come to pass] {v. phr.}, {literary} To happen; occur. Strange things come to pass in troubled times. It came to pass that the jailer visited him by night. His hopes of success did not
[stab in the back ] {v. phr.}, {slang} To say or do somethingunfair that harms. Owenstabbed his friend Max in the back by telling lies about him.
[part company] {v. phr.} 1. To part with someone; leave each other;separate. The boys parted company as they came from the park. George parted company with the others at his front door. 2. To