down for the count
Закончить некоторый этап работы.
The construction workers were down for the count; they will resume work on Monday.
Строители закончили работу на сегодня, они продолжат в понедельник.
end for end
In a reversed or opposite position (as upside down or backwards); the other way around; over.
The box turned end for end as it fell, and everything spilled out.
The wind caught the canoe and turned it end for end.
except for
but for
With the exception of; if (a certain person or thing) were left out; omitting.
Except for John, the whole class passed the test.
Without.
I'd have been lost but for you.
eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
A blow or injury should be given back as hard as each one that is received; every crime or injury should be punished or paid back. Sometimes used in a short form.
From the old command in the Bible meaning when you pay back a person, you should not hurt him more than he hurt you.
From the old command in the Bible meaning when you pay back a person, you should not hurt him more than he hurt you.
In ancient times if a man's eye was put out by his enemy, he might get revenge by putting his enemy's eye out. This was the rule of "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
Churches today teach that we should forgive people who hurt us, not follow the rule of "an eye for an eye."
eye out
have an eye out
keep an eye out
keep an eye out for
Careful watch or attention; guard. Used after keep, have or with. Usually used with for.
Keep an eye out. We're close to Joe's house.
Mary has her eye out for bargains.
They went through the woods very quietly, with an eye out for Indians.
fall for
To begin to like very much.
Dick fell for baseball when he was a little boy.
To begin to love (a boy or a girl.)
Helen was a very pretty girl and people were not surprised that Bill fell for her.
Samantha and John never expected to fall for each other like they did, but they got married within two weeks of having met.
To believe (something told to fool you.)
Nell did not fall for Joe's story about being a jet pilot.
The Masons wanted to believe their son, but unfortunately they had fallen for his lies too many times to be deceived once again.
fall in for
To receive; get.
The boy fell in for some sympathy when he broke his leg.
The team manager fell in for most of the blame when his team lost the playoffs.
feel for someone
To be able to sympathize with someone's problems.
I can really feel for you, John, for losing your job.