in one's heart of hearts
Deep down where it really matters; in one's innermost feelings.
In my heart of hearts, I think you're the nicest person in the whole world.
in part
To some extent; partly; not wholly. Often used with large or small.
We planted the garden in pan with flowers. But in large part we planted vegetables.
Tom was only in small part responsible.
in particular
In a way apart from others; more than others; particularly; especially.
The speaker talked about sports in general and about football in particular.
All the boys played well and Bill in particular.
Margaret liked all her classes, but she liked sewing class in particular.
in the world
on earth
Of all possible things; ever. Usually used for emphasis after words that ask questions, as who, why, what, etc.
Where in the world did you find that necktie?
The boys wondered how on earth the mouse got out of the cage.
Betty could not understand what on earth the teacher meant.
jack-rabbit start
A very sudden start from a still position; a very fast start from a stop.
Bob made a jack-rabbit start when the traffic light turned green.
joking aside
joking apart
No fooling; without exaggerating: seriously.
Joking aside, although the conditions were not very comfortable, we had a wonderful time.
Joking apart, there must have been over a hundred people in the room.
life of the party
life and soul of the party
A person who makes things enjoyable or interesting for a group of people.
Человек, который делает что-то интересным для группы людей; душа компании.
Bill is the life of the party at school. He is always making us laugh.
I'm so glad we invited Santa Clause. He was the life and soul of the party!
Я так рад, что мы пригласили Санту. Он был звездой вечеринки.
lose heart
To feel discouraged because of failure; to lose hope of success.
Пасть духом из-за поражения; потерять надежду на успех.
The team had won no games and it lost heart.
George seemed to have lost heart in the business after that.
Кажется, Джордж после случившегося с бизнесом упал духом.