far cry- что-то очень отличное; разное. Example:The first automobile could run, but it was a far cry from a modern car.feather one's nest- нагреть руки. Example:He is not going to feather his nest at our expense.feel ill at ease with- чувствовать себя не в своей тарелке. Example:I always feel ill at ease with boss, I can't say why.flight of fancy- полет фантазии. Example:Her plan is a flight of fancy. Nothing else.flying visit- недолгое посещение. Example:Tom came to New York for only a flying visit. We had hardly eaten lunch when he had to leave.for days on end- очень долго. Example:The American tourists tried to get used to Scottish pronunciation for days on end, but still couldn't understand what the Scots were saying.from the bottom of one's heart- от чистого сердца. Example:We wished them very success in their work from the bottom of our hearts.full of beans- живой, энергичный; в приподнятом настроении. Example:The football team was full of beans after winning the tournament.fuss over nothing- мышиная возня. Example:All the preparations are just fuss over nothing. I'm sure nothing will come out of it.
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