settle for
To be satisfied with (less) agree to; accept.
Jim wanted $200 for his old car, but he settled for $100.
shift for oneself
To live or act independently with no help, guidance or protection from others; take care of yourself.
Mrs. McCarthy was forced to shift for herself after her husband died.
shop around for
To make the rounds of various commercial establishments in order to find the most economical answer for one's needs.
Посещать несколько магазинов торгующих схожим товаром, чтобы сравнить цены.
We've been shopping around for a larger condominium that is affordable, and near the university.
You can usually save money by shopping around.
Сверяя цены в магазинах можно сэкономить.
sight for sore eyes
A welcome sight.
Что-то что очень приятно видеть.
After our long, dusty hike, the pond was a sight for sore eyes.
"Jack! You're a sight for sore eyes!"
Sam! You're a sight for sore eyes! Haven't seen you in a long time.
Сэм! Как приятно тебя видеть! Мы так давно не встречались.
sing for one's supper
To have to work for what one desires.
I realized a long time ago that I had to sing for my supper if I wanted to get ahead in my profession.
sit up for
To wait until after the usual bedtime for someone's return.
Mrs. Smith always sits up for her two daughters, no matter how late it is.
slated for
slated to be
Going to be; planned or intended for.
People think the governor is slated to be president.
That subject is slated for debate at the next meeting.
so much for
Enough has been said or done about. Used to point out that you have finished with one thing or are going to take up something else.
So much for the geography of Ireland, we will now talk about the people who live there.
"I have nothing more to say to you, Tommy, and so much for that," Mary said angrily.