Идиомы и фразеологизмы английского со словом about. Страница семь

Фразеологизмы со словом about. Страница семь

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set about
To begin; start.
Benjamin Franklin set about teaming the printer's trade at an early age.
After breakfast, Mother set about her household duties.
up and about
up and around
out and about
Recovered and able to move about; once again in good health after an illness.
Восстановить силы и быть в состоянии действовать снова; быть на ногах.
My sister was ill for several weeks, but is now up and about again.
My cousin has undergone a serious operation, but now she is up and about again.
Моя двоюродная сестра перенесла тяжелю операцию, но сейчас она снова на ногах.
I am feeling tired because I have been up and around since five o’clock in the morning.
Я устал, потому что я с 5 утра на ногах.
what about
About or concerning what; in connection with what. Often used alone as a question.
"I want to talk to you." "What about?"
what of it
what about it
What is wrong with it; what do you care.
Martha said "That boy is wearing a green coat." Jan answered, "What of it?"
"John missed the bus." "What of it?"
write home about
To become especially enthusiastic or excited about; boast about. Often used after to.
Быть чем-либо заинтересованным; хвастаться чем-либо.
Часто используется после "to".
Mary's trip to the World's Fair was something to write home about.
Joe did a good enough job of painting but it was nothing to write home about.
"That was a dinner worth writing home about!" said Bill coming out of the restaurant.
Did you like your trip to Egypt?
You know, nothing to write home about.
Тебе понравилась твоя поездка в Египет?
Знаешь, ничего особенного.