 42  умник I Bill is a wise guy and displeases others by what he says. a witch-hunt охота на ведьм Senator McCarthy led a witch-hunt against suspected communists during the 195Os. a wolf in sheep’s clothing волк в овечьей шкуре I John Major's grey image may disguise a wolf in sheep’s clothing. a workaholic трудоголик I Working very hard and without restraint will make you a workaholic. above one’s head (adv) выше ч-л понимания When my brother and father start talking about politics I just don't listen. All that sort of thing is above my head. accidentally on purpose случайно-специально I The boy told his father that he had dropped the radio when he fell on the stairs, but he later admitted to his mother that he had broken it accidentally on purpose because he wanted a new one. add fuel to the fire подлить масла в огонь Г Just as the discussion seemed to be becoming more rational Mary added fuel to the fire saying that people should only talk about things they understand. add insult to injury_____ add insult to injury подлить масла в огонь Having cut off our electricity in error, the Electricity Board added insult to injury by charging us the cost of reconnection. addle-brained/headed мозги набекрень; крыша едет This is a city full of rumours and stories. You would be addle-headed if you listened to them all. after one's own heart по душе; no вкусу I Ah, so you enjoy a good drop of claret, too. You re a man after my own heart. 42 |
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