[oddball] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} An eccentric person; one whodoesn’t act like everyone else. John is an oddball – he neverinvites anyone.
[look on] or [look upon] {v.} 1. To regard; consider; think of. The stuff had always been looked on as a worthless factory waste. Until the day Bob made the touchdown, the other boys
[force one’s hand] {v. phr.} To make you do something or tell whatyou will do sooner than planned. Ben did not want to tell where hewas going, but his friend forced his hand. Mr.
Идиома: a slip of the tongue Перевод: оговорка, обмолвка Пример: The clerk’s comment to the customer was a slip of the tongue. Замечание служащего посетителю было оговоркой.
Идиома: in short Перевод: в короткой форме, вкратце Пример: In short, I have just explained how we are going to do the next project. Я только что объяснил вкратце, как мы будем делать наш
[in one’s element] {adv. phr.} 1. In one’s natural surroundings. The deep-sea fish is in his element in deep ocean water. 2. Whereyou can do your best. John is in his element working on
[through train] {n. phr.} A direct train that doesn’t necessitateany changes. We’ll take the through train from Chicago to New Yorkbecause it’s the most convenient.
[now that] {conj.} Since; because; now. Now that dinner isready, wash your hands. You came early, but now that you’re here, take off your coat. Syn.: INASMUCH AS.
Идиома: at this stage of the game Идиома: at this stage of the game разг. Перевод: на данном этапе во время какого-либо события, в течение чего-либо Пример: At this stage of the game we
[quite a few] or [quite a number] also {formal} [not a few] {n.} or{adj. phr.} Rather a large number; more than a few. Quite a fewwent to the game. The basket had quite a