silence gives consent
If you say nothing or do not say no to something, it means that you agree. A proverb.
Don't be afraid to say, if you don't like something. Silence gives consent.
the creeps
give the creeps
make one's flesh creep
An uncomfortable tightening of the skin caused by fear or shock.
Reading the story of a ghost gave Joe the creeps.
The queer noises in the old house gave Mary the creeps.
A strong feeling of fear or disgust.
(Вызвать) сильное чувство страха или отвращения; вызвать "мурашки по коже".
The cold, damp, lonely swamp gave John the creeps.
The dog was so ugly it gave Mary the creeps.
The novel has moments to make the flesh creep.
В романе есть места, от которых мурашки по спине пробегают.
the works
get the works
give one the works
Everything that can be had or that you have; everything of this kind, all that goes with it.
When the tramp found $100, he went into a fine restaurant and ordered the works with a steak dinner.
Rough handling or treatment; a bad beating or scolding; killing; murder. Usually used with get or give.
The boy said that Joe was going to get the works if he ever came back to that neighborhood again.
The newspaper gave the police department the works when they let the burglars get away.
The gangster told his friend he would give him the works if he double-crossed him.