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1500 русских и 1500 английских идиом, фразеологизмов и устойчивых словосочетаний

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Автор: А. И. Григорьева
Жанр: Словари

 

 



и дело с концом

that’s that

You are not going to the party alone, and that’s that.


И не говорите!

you are telling me

It’s hot today, isn’t it? – You’re telling me.


(и) туда и сюда

back and forth; up and down; to and fro; backwards and forwards

The wind moved the leaves gently back and forth.

We’ve been driving up and down the street looking for you.

She walked to and fro in the room waiting for the news.

The pendulum was moving slowly backwards and forwards.


играть в кошки-мышки (с кем-л.)

to play cat and mouse with someone

If you continue to play cat and mouse with your boyfriend, he’ll break up with you.


играть вторую скрипку

to play second fiddle

He was tired of playing second fiddle to his older brother.


играть на руку (кому-л.)

to play into someone’s hands

I had an uncomfortable feeling that by leading my men into the valley I had played into the enemy’s hands.

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