find it in one's heart
To be able or willing because of your nature.
He could not find it in his heart to tell her about her mother's death.
Can you find it in your heart to forgive me?
He could never find it in his heart to be mean to a dog.
flea in one's ear
An idea or answer that is not welcome; an annoying or surprisingly sharp reply or hint.
Неприятная идея или ответ; раздражающий или неожиданно резкий ответ.
I'll put a flea in his ear if he bothers me once more.
When he tried to put the blame on Pete, he was sent away with a flea in his ear.
Когда он попытался свалить вину на Пита, его просто выгнали с позором.
follow in one's footsteps
follow in one's tracks
To follow someone's example; follow someone exactly.
He followed in his father's footsteps and became a doctor.
get in on the act
get in on one's act
To do something because others are engaged in the same act; join others.
John's business is succeeding so well that both of his brothers want to get in on the act.
get in on the ground floor
To be one of the first members or employees to participate in the growth of a firm, educational institution, etc.
Elliott got in on the ground floor and made a fortune at the company.
Mr. Smith who joined the new college as an instructor, got in on the ground floor, and wound up as its president after twenty years.
get in on
To be permitted to participate; become privy to; be included.
This is your chance to get in on a wonderful deal with the new company if you're willing to make an investment.
get it into one's head
something in one's head
To become possessed of an idea; develop a fixed idea.
Быть одержимым какой-либо идеей.
Jack got it into his head to become a marine and nothing we could say would make him change his mind.
go in one ear and out the other
To be not really listened to or understood; be paid no attention.
The teacher's directions to the boy went in one ear and out the other.
Mother scolded Martha, but it went in one ear and out the other.