if I had a nickel for every time
О чем-то, что случается чаще чем хотелось бы и уже начинает надоедать.
If I had a nickel for every time someone used a clichéd opening in an essay, I’d be the richest woman in the world.
Если бы мне давали по 5 центов каждый раз, когда кто-нибудь начинает свое сочинение с клише, я была бы самой богатой женщиной в мире.
in bad form
Violating social custom or accepted behavior.
When Bob went to the opera in blue jeans and without a tie, his father-in-law told him that it was in bad form.
in for
Unable to avoid; sure to get.
The naughty puppy was in for a spanking.
On Christmas morning we are in for some surprises.
We saw Father looking angrily out of the broken window, and we knew we were in for it.
in force
To be obeyed.
New times for eating meals are now in force.
In a large group.
People went to see the parade in force.
in good form
If you say that someone is in good form, you mean that they seem healthy and cheerful.
I certainly feel in good form and ready to do that.
He has been in good form this season.
in the market for
Wishing to buy; ready to buy.
Mr. Jones is in the market for a new car.
People are always in the market for entertainment.
in the mood
in the mood for
Interested in doing something.
Sorry, I'm just not in the mood for a heavy dinner tonight.
Feeling sexy.
I am sorry, darling, I am just not in the mood tonight.
jobs for the boys
Ситуации, когда люди отдают рабочие места или заказы своим друзьям, родственникам или знакомым.
They operated a system of jobs for the boys.
У них была система «теплых местечек» для своих ребят.