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carry the can отдуваться (нести ответственность вместо к-л) / always had to carry the can for my younger brother when he broke anything. carry the day взять/брать верх Her argument in favour of pay increases eventually carried the day. carry weight иметь вес The assistant manager’s opinions cany a lot of weight in this office. cast one’s lot with smb связать/разделить свою судьбу с к-л Bill cast his lot with the new company. cast-iron (adj) стопроцентная гарантия/договоренность/уверенность I No new business comes with a cast-iron guarantee of success. cast the bait забросить/закинуть удочку Since she remembered the mystery surrounding Claire's past, she decided to cast the bait and see if Phoebe would lake it. castles in the air/in Spain воздушные замки; замки на песке She tells те she’s planned out her whole career; but as far as I can see it’s all just castles in Spain, j I really like to sit on the porch in the evening, just building castles in the air. catch hell получить по мозгам; влететь I I’m late. If I don't get home soon, I'll catch hell. catch it получать нагоняй; достаться You'll catch it for breaking that cup if your mother finds out. catch one with one's pants down застукать; застать врасплох/на месте преступления Did you hear that John took the camera? The store owner caught him with his pants down 75
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