Идиомы английского языка на букву "g"
(be/have something) going for (one)
- быть в чью-либо пользу, быть благосклонным к кому-либо
Example:
She has everything going for her that’s why she is so successful.
(don`t) give up the ship
- не переставать бороться, не терять надежды
Example:
Franklin didn’t want to give up the ship and quit the company.
(have) got a thing going
- быть связанным с кем-либо (романтически или по-деловому)
Example:
Captain Alison has got a thing going with Miss Abilail.
(it/something) goes to show
- показывать, демонстрировать правоту чего-либо
Example:
His failure goes to show that one has to work very hard to be successful.
(to be) green
- неопытный незрелый человек, "салага"
Example:
"I want you to instruct this new worker; he is green and he doesn`t know his job yet."
a game that two can play
- условия равные для обеих сторон
Example:
"I don’t like your proposal; it’s not fair. It should be a game that two can play."
a great deal
- много
Example:
There is always a great deal of work about the house.
a green thumb
- опытный умелый овощевод
Example:
My Grandfather told me that I have a green thumb.
gain ground
- идти вперёд, делать успехи
Example:
At first it seemed a very difficult job, yet little by little I gained ground.
gang up on (someone)
- напасть на кого-либо (целой группой)
Example:
A few youngsters ganged up on a bum in the park.
