get the goods on
have the goods on
To find out true and, often, bad information about; discover what is wrong with; be able to prove the guilt of.
Tell the truth, Johnny. We know who your girl is because we've got the goods on you.
The police had the goods on the burglar before he came to trial.
get the jump on
have the jump on
To get ahead of; start before (others); have an advantage over.
Don't let the other boys get the jump on you at the beginning of the race.
Our team got the jump on their rivals in the first minutes of play, and held the lead to win.
get the worst of
have the worst of
To lose; be defeated or beaten in; suffer most.
Joe got the worst of the argument with Molly.
Often used in the phrase the worst of it.
If you start a fight with Jim, you may get the worst of it.
Bill had the worst of it in his race with Al.
Jack traded his knife for a few marbles; he got the worst of it in that trade.
The driver of the car got the worst of it in the accident.
get two bites at the cherry
have another bite at the cherry
Получить второй шанс что-либо сделать.
He was eliminated in the semi-finals but he'll get a second bite at the cherry next year.
Он был отсеян в полуфиналах, но в следующем году у него снова появится шанс.
Her appointment will calm those of us who felt she deserved to have another bite at the cherry.
Ее назначение успокоит тех, кто считал, что она заслуживала второго шанса.
have a bad attitude
Мрачно смотреть на мир, быть не готовым помогать другим.
Perry has a bad attitude and has nothing positive to contribute to the conversation.
Пэрри настроен очень негативно и ему нечего добавить в этом разговоре.
have a bad case of the simples
Быть глупым.
That boy has a bad case of the simples. He can't understand anything.
Этот мальчик не слишком умен. Он ничего не может понять.
have a bad hair day
Неудачный день.
My computer's having a bad hair day.
У моего компьютера не самый удачный день сегодня.
have a ball
Enjoy yourself very much; have a wonderful time.
Замечательно проводить время.
Johnny had a ball at camp.
Mary and Tim have a ball exploring the town.
After their parents left, the children had a ball.
The party was great. We had a ball.
Вечеринка была чудная. Мы отлично повеселились.