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1 send somebody about somebody's business
send somebody packing/about somebody's business дать от ворот поворот; прогнать на все четыре стороныThe maid proved to be so incompetent that I had to send her packing.
They always ring the bell at suppertime, asking for signatures, but I send them about their business.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > send somebody about somebody's business
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2 a millstone about somebody's neck
a millstone about/(a)round somebody's neck камень/хомут на шееThis huge and expensive house is a millstone about my neck.
I'd rather not be in debt — I don't want that millstone around my neck.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > a millstone about somebody's neck
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3 make a great fuss about somebody
make a great fuss about/over somebody inf носиться как с писаной торбой; дрожать над кем-либоHe always makes a fuss over his grandchildren.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > make a great fuss about somebody
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4 set about somebody
inf накинуться, наброситьсяWhen I revealed the true facts, he set about me in order to make my story look ridiculous.
The three men set about him with their boots and hands.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > set about somebody
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5 bitch about somebody
1) Общая лексика: перемывать косточки (кому-л.)2) Табуированная лексика: оскорблять (кого-л.) у него за спиной, сплетничать (о ком-л.) -
6 care two straws about somebody
Разговорное выражение: быть хоть немного привязанным к кому-либоУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > care two straws about somebody
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7 have no illusions about somebody
Общая лексика: не обольщаться на чей-либо счётУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > have no illusions about somebody
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8 slip it about somebody
Табуированная лексика: совокупляться с женщинойУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > slip it about somebody
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9 somebody has to stick about and feed the dog
Макаров: кому-то надо остаться, чтобы кормить собакуУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > somebody has to stick about and feed the dog
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10 send somebody packing
send somebody packing/about somebody's business дать от ворот поворот; прогнать на все четыре стороныThe maid proved to be so incompetent that I had to send her packing.
They always ring the bell at suppertime, asking for signatures, but I send them about their business.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > send somebody packing
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11 bugger about
фраз. гл.; груб.; = bugger around1) бить баклушиStop buggering about and get on with some work. — Кончай тут бить баклуши и принимайся за дело.
Syn:arse about /around, fool about 1), fuck about 1), fuck off 1), goof off, hack around, idle 2. 1), laze, mess about, mess around, muck about 1), piss about 1)Somebody's been buggering about with my record player. — Кто-то что-то делал с моим магнитофоном.
Syn:muck about 2), piss about 2)3) создавать трудности (кому-л.), третироватьLeave me alone and stop buggering me about. — Оставь меня в покое, перестань надо мной подшучивать.
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12 mess about
['mesə'baʊt]1) Общая лексика: бездельничать, валять дурака, возиться, лодырничать, работать кое-как, работать с ленцой, канителиться, издеваться, морочить голову (Don't mess me about. I want the money you promised me)2) Разговорное выражение: пурзаться3) Британский английский: (with) возиться (с машиной и т.п.) -
13 a millstone around somebody's neck
a millstone about/(a)round somebody's neck камень/хомут на шееThis huge and expensive house is a millstone about my neck.
I'd rather not be in debt — I don't want that millstone around my neck.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > a millstone around somebody's neck
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14 a millstone round somebody's neck
a millstone about/(a)round somebody's neck камень/хомут на шееThis huge and expensive house is a millstone about my neck.
I'd rather not be in debt — I don't want that millstone around my neck.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > a millstone round somebody's neck
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15 prowl about Be careful here there are lionsprowling about
prowl about бродить, рыскать, шнырять; Be careful here, there are lionsprowling about in the bush. I'm sure I can hear somebody prowling aroundoutside the windows.Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > prowl about Be careful here there are lionsprowling about
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16 get on to somebody
get on to/onto somebody 1. выйти на кого-либо, добраться до кого-либоThe police have finally got on to the man who was blackmailing the politician.
2. связаться, наладить контактHe tricked people for years until the police got onto him.
I complained to the shop about the faulty washing machine and they said they would get on to the manufacturers.
I’ll get on to her right away.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > get on to somebody
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17 get onto somebody
get on to/onto somebody 1. выйти на кого-либо, добраться до кого-либоThe police have finally got on to the man who was blackmailing the politician.
2. связаться, наладить контактHe tricked people for years until the police got onto him.
I complained to the shop about the faulty washing machine and they said they would get on to the manufacturers.
I’ll get on to her right away.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > get onto somebody
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18 in somebody's bad books
in somebody's bad/black books Am в черном спискеEver since he forgot about her birthday, he has been in her black books.
Sir John was definitely in the Treasury's bad books for incorrect thinking on economic prospects.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > in somebody's bad books
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19 in somebody's black books
in somebody's bad/black books Am в черном спискеEver since he forgot about her birthday, he has been in her black books.
Sir John was definitely in the Treasury's bad books for incorrect thinking on economic prospects.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > in somebody's black books
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20 make a great fuss over somebody
make a great fuss about/over somebody inf носиться как с писаной торбой; дрожать над кем-либоHe always makes a fuss over his grandchildren.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > make a great fuss over somebody
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find out (about somebody) — ˌfind ˈout (about sth/sb) | ˌfind ˈout sth (about sth/sb) derived to get some information about sth/sb by asking, reading, etc • She d been seeing the boy for a while, but didn t want her parents to find out. • I haven t found anything out about… … Useful english dictionary
find out something (about somebody) — ˌfind ˈout (about sth/sb) | ˌfind ˈout sth (about sth/sb) derived to get some information about sth/sb by asking, reading, etc • She d been seeing the boy for a while, but didn t want her parents to find out. • I haven t found anything out about… … Useful english dictionary
keep on at somebody about somebody — ˌkeep ˈon (at sb) (about sb/sth) derived (especially BrE) to speak to sb often and in an annoying way about sb/sth Syn: ↑go on, Syn: ↑nag • He does keep on so! … Useful english dictionary
know somebody a thing or two (about somebody) — know/tell sb a ˈthing or two (about sb/sth) idiom (informal) to know/tell sb some useful, interesting or surprising information about sb/sth • She s been married five times, so she knows a thing or two about men! Main entry: ↑thingidiom … Useful english dictionary
tell somebody a thing or two (about somebody) — know/tell sb a ˈthing or two (about sb/sth) idiom (informal) to know/tell sb some useful, interesting or surprising information about sb/sth • She s been married five times, so she knows a thing or two about men! Main entry: ↑thingidiom … Useful english dictionary
go on about somebody — ˌgo ˈon (about sb/sth) derived (informal) to talk about sb/sth for a long time, especially in a boring or complaining way • He went on and on about how poor he was. • She does go on sometimes! … Useful english dictionary
keep on about somebody — ˌkeep ˈon (at sb) (about sb/sth) derived (especially BrE) to speak to sb often and in an annoying way about sb/sth Syn: ↑go on, Syn: ↑nag • He does keep on so! … Useful english dictionary
not be fussed (about somebody) — not be fussed (about sb/sth) idiom (BrE, informal) to not mind about sth; to not have feelings about sth Syn: not be bothered • It d be good to be there, but I m not that fussed … Useful english dictionary
not give a fuck (about somebody) — not give a ˈfuck (about sb/sth) idiom to not care at all about sb/sth • He doesn t give a fuck about anyone else. Main entry: ↑fuckidiom … Useful english dictionary
not give a shit (about somebody) — not give a ˈshit (about sb/sth) idiom to not care at all about sb/sth • He doesn t give a shit about anybody else. Main entry: ↑shitidiom … Useful english dictionary
speak volumes (about somebody) — speak ˈvolumes (about/for sth/sb) idiom to tell you a lot about sth/sb, without the need for words • His achievement speaks volumes for his determination. • What you wear speaks volumes about you. Main entry: ↑speakidiom … Useful english dictionary