[throw a monkey wrench] or [throw a wrench] {v. phr.}, {informal}To cause something that is going smoothly to stop. The game wasgoing smoothly until you threw a monkey wrench into the works byfussing about
[close one’s eyes] or [shut one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To refuse to see or think about. The park is beautiful if you shut your eyes to the litter. The ice was very thin, but
Идиома: mean well Перевод: иметь добрые намерения Пример: Although the woman means well, she always seems to cause herself many problems. Хоть у этой женщины и добрые намерения, кажется, будто она всегда причиняет себе
Идиома: the name of the game Перевод: главная, важная часть чего-либо Пример: The name of the game is selling cars and not worrying about other things. Главное – это продавать машины и не волноваться
[in all] {adv. phr.} 1. All being counted; altogether. You havefour apples and I have three bananas, making seven pieces of fruit inall. In all we did very well. 2. See: ALL IN ALL.
[blockhead] {n.}, {informal} An unusually dense, or stupid person whose head is therefore exaggeratedly compared to a solid block of wood. Joe is such a blockhead that he flunked every course as a freshman.
Идиома: more or less Перевод: более или менее Пример: I more or less have decided to study business next year. В следующем году я более-менее решился изучать бизнес.
[Father Christmas] {n.}, {British} The joyful spirit of Christmas;Santa Claus. English children look forward to the visit of FatherChristmas.
[I declare] {interj.}, {dialect} Well; oh my; truly. – Used foremphasis. I declare, it has been a very warm day! Mother said,”I declare, John, you have grown a foot.”
[happy hour] {n.}, {informal} A time in bars or restaurants whencocktails are served at a reduced rate, usually one hour before theystart serving dinner. Happy hour is between 6 and 7 P. M. atCelestial