have one for the road
Выпить последнюю порцию или глоток спиртного перед тем, как уйти; "на посошок".
The man had evidently one for the road and a few drinks before that because he looked tipsy.
Мужчина, очевидно, выпил "на посошок", и до этого еще пару раз, поскольку выглядел он подвыпившим.
have something going for one
To have ability, talent; good looks, and/or influence in important places helping one to be successful.
Well now, Pat Jones, that's another story - she's got something going for her.
head for the hills
To get far away in a hurry; run away and hide. Often used imperatively.
Head for the hills. The bandits are coming.
He saw the crowd chasing him, so he headed for the hills.
When they saw the mean boy coming, they all headed for the hills.
head for
To go in the direction of.
We left early in the morning and headed for Niagara Falls.
heading for a fall
riding for a fall
Behaving in an overconfident way that is likely to lead to trouble; being too sure of yourself; doing something dangerous.
Рубить сук на котором сидишь; вести себя таким образом, который определенно вызовет непреятности.
The student who does not study for exams is riding for a fall.
Mr. Smith has borrowed too much money on his home. He is riding for a fall.
Greg's riding for a fall - he gets to work late and spends hours talking to his friends on the phone.
Грэг роет самому себе яму – опаздывает на работу и часами висит на телефоне с друзьями.
hold a brief for
To argue in support of; defend. Usually used with a negative.
I hold no brief for John, but I do not think he was responsible for the accident.
The lawyer said he held no brief for thievery, but he considered the man should he given another chance.
hold forth
To offer; propose.
As a candidate, Jones held forth the promise of a bright future.
To speak in public; preach. Usually used with little respect.
Senator Smith was holding forth on free trade.
hold the fort
To defend a fort successfully; fight off attackers.
The little group held the fort for days until help came.
To keep a position against opposing forces.
Friends of civil liberties held the fort during a long debate.
to keep service or operations going.
It was Christmas Eve, and a few workers held the fort in the office.
Mother and Father went out and told the children to hold the fort.