All ears – быть в предвкушении подробного рассказа о чем-то
“I cannot wait to hear what you have to say. I am all ears!”
Cold shoulder – быть безразличным / не обращать никого внимания на кого-то (что-то)
“Steve would not take to James after their argument. He has given him the cold shoulder.”
Itchy feet – большое желание отправиться в путешествие
“Julie could not wait to go on her travels. She has itchy feet!”
Long arm of the law – сила правоохранительных органов
“Tony was caught by the police for speeding. He could not escape the long arm of the law.”
Old hand – человек с большим опытом
“Shirley has been with the bakery for a long time. She is an old hand at making cakes.”
Sweet tooth – сладкоежка
“I bought John a big box of chocolates for his birthday. He has such a sweet tooth!”
Elbow room – пространство для работы или свободного передвижения
“I did not like working in that cramped office. There was not enough elbow room!”
Eye-catching – заметный
“Did you see Candida in her pink dress? She is very eye-catching!”
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