Идиомы английского языка на букву "i"
in the pink
- в расцвете сил, в превосходном состоянии
Example:
Fred was in the pink and was doing quite well.
in the prime of life
- во цвете лет, в расцвете сил
Example:
While traveling in Africa, Herbert was infected with a strange disease and died in the prime of life.
in the public eye
- в центре внимания, на виду
Example:
The politician has been in the public eye since he was involved in a fraud.
in the rear
- позади, в тылу
Example:
I got in a traffic jam yesterday morning with a lot of cars in the rear.
in the red
- не получать прибыль, терять деньги
Example:
The firm was not thriving; they were in the red for several years.
in the right
- быть правым
Example:
Adrian was in the right when he expressed his opinion about the bargain.
in the right place at the right time
- в нужном месте, в нужное время
Example:
Harold was invited to take part in a television series; he was in the right place at the right time.
in the running
- соперничать и иметь шанс выиграть
Example:
Jeffry is sure to be in the running for a promotion; he is a skilled worker.
in the saddle
- командовать, контролировать, "быть в седле"
Example:
The chief executive is back in the saddle again after his business trip to Ecuador.
in the same boat
- в одинаковой ситуации; "в одной лодке"
Example:
They all found themselves in the same boat after their company had gone bankrupt.
