Идиомы английского языка на букву "f"
for the birds
- это не серьёзно, это не для меня
Example:
Doing a lot of work in the office is for the birds.
for the duration (of something)
- в течение чего-либо
Example:
I had to use my friend’s computer for the duration of several weeks.
for the good of (someone or something)
- ради пользы для кого-либо/ чего-либо
Example:
The city authority did a lot of things for the good of the population.
for the heck/hell of it
- ради смеха/ удовольствия, "просто так"
Example:
The kids were wearing funny clothes just for the heck of it.
for the life of (someone)
- ни за что на свете, “хоть тресни”
Example:
The face looked familiar, but for the life of me I could not remember the man’s name.
for the most part
- в основном, по большей части
Example:
For the most part the film was not bad.
for the record
- для протокола/ записи
Example:
"I’ll tell you all I know, but it’s not for the record."
for the sake of (someone or something)
- ради кого-либо/ чего-либо
Example:
I have decided to join a health club for the sake of my health.
for the time being
- пока, в настоящее время
Example:
"I am really very busy for the time being, but I will see you later."
for the world
- ни при каких условиях, "ни за что на свете"
Example:
I would not want to take this job for the world.
