dry behind the ears
Experienced; knowing how to do something. Usually used in the negative.
John had just started working for the company, and was not dry behind the ears yet.
ears burn
make one's ears burn
To feel embarrassment or shame at hearing others talk about you.
Joan overheard the girls criticizing her and it made her ears burn.
Joe's ears burned when he heard his classmates praising him to each other.
fall on deaf ears
Не быть услышанным; быть проигнорированным.
Her pleas for mercy fell on deaf ears; the judge gave her the maximum sentence.
Ее прошения о помиловании были пропущены мимо ушей, судья приговорил ее к максимальному сроку заключения.
get along in years
get on in years
Elderly; growing old.
As Grandfather got on in years, he became quiet and thoughtful.
Our dog isn 't very playful because it is getting on in years.
My father is getting along in years; he will be ninety on his next birthday.
have one's ears on
To have one's CB radio in receiving condition.
Good buddy in the eighteen wheeler southbound, got your ears on?
in arrears
Late or behind in payment of money or in finishing something. Usually used of a legal debt or formal obligation.
Poor Mr. Brown! He is in arrears on his rent.
He is in arrears on the story he promised to write for the magazine.
in days to come
weeks to come
years to come
In the future.
In the years to come I will be thinking of my father's advice about life.
light years ahead
Очень далеко (обычно в отношении развития и прогресса)
We've got to invest more in research - our competitors are light years ahead!
Нам нужно больше вкладывать в исследования – наши конкуренты ушли далеко вперед!