Идиомы английского языка на букву "a"
(feel) at home
- чувствовать себя как дома
Example:
“Come on in. Sit down and feel at home.”
abide by (something)
- придерживаться правил
Example:
If you want to be a member of this club, you are to abide by its rules.
able to breathe easily again
- вздохнуть свободно
Example:
When Hillary paid her bank loan, she was able to breathe easily again.
able to do (something) blindfolded
- делать что-то вслепую, делать что-то легко и быстро
Example:
Jim has always been a skilled worker; he does his job blindfolded.
able to take a joke
- уметь посмеяться над собой
Example:
Not everybody is able to take a joke; I, for example, can’t stand when people make fun of me.
about time
- пора бы
Example:
I am very annoyed with you; it’s about time you minded your own business.
about to (do something)
- собираться делать что-то
Example:
We were about to leave the house when it started to rain.
above and beyond
- больше, чем требуется; больше, чем нужно
Example:
I appreciate your kindness; you did above and beyond to help me.
above reproach
- безупречный (ая, ое), вне критики
Example:
Bill is a well-mannered young man; his behavior is above reproach.
above suspicion
- вне подозрения
Example:
Henry acted as if he were above suspicion, but I am sure he is guilty.
