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Значение идиомы come apart at the seams
[come apart at the seams] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To become upset to the point where one loses self-control and composure as if having suffered a sudden nervous breakdown.
After his divorce Joe seemed to be coming apart at the seams.
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- Burger conversations M. I. T.: “I had a nervous breakdown this weekend.” “Have some fries.” Caltech: “I had three nervous breakdowns this weekend.” “Have some fries.” Yale: “I got mugged on the way to class today.” “Have some fries.” Brown: “I got a nose ring this weekend, Professor Smith.” “Cool! Me too! Have some fries.” Swarthmore: “I […]...
- Значение идиомы take it on the chin [take it on the chin] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be badly beatenor hurt. Our football team really took it on the chin today. Theyare all bumps and bruises. Mother and I took it on the chin in thecard game. 2. To accept without complaint something bad that happensto you; accept trouble or defeat calmly. […]...
- Значение идиомы cool as a cucumber [cool as a cucumber] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very calm and brave; not nervous, worried, or anxious; not excited; composed. Bill is a good football quarterback, always cool as a cucumber....
- Значение идиомы drive one round the bend [drive one round the bend] {v. phr.}, {informal} To upset someone so much that they think they are going crazy. “Slow down, please,” Miss Jones cried. “You are driving me around the bend!” Contrast: DRIVE ONE APE, BANANAS, ETC....
- Значение идиомы the pits [the pits] {n.}, {slang} 1. A low class, blighted andill-maintained place, motel room or apartment. Max, this motel isthe pits, I will not sleep here! 2. The end of the road, the point ofno return, the point of total ruin of one’s health. John flunked high school this year for the thirdtime; he will never […]...