kneeling bus
A bus equipped with a hydraulic device to enable it to drop almost to curb level for greater ease of boarding and leaving vehicle, as a convenience for elderly or handicapped passengers.
The man on crutches was pleased to see the kneeling bus.
knock the living daylights out of
knock the stuffing out of
beat the shit out of
To render (someone) unconscious (said in exaggeration).
Лишить мужества; заставить дрожать, трепетать от страха.
The news almost knocked the living daylights out of me.
Traveling by plane always knocks the stuffing out of her.
Она всегда испытывает страх при полете в самолете.
know a thing or two about
To be experienced in; have a fairly considerable knowledge of.
Иметь опыт в чем-либо; иметь существенные знания о чем-либо.
Tom has dealt with many foreign traders; he knows a thing or two about stocks and bonds.
Jack has been working as a mechanic for years, and he knows a thing or two about cars.
Джек работал механиком долгие годы, и он понимает, что к чему в машинах.
know enough to come in out of the rain
To have good sense; know how to take care of yourself. Usually used in the negative.
Bob does so many foolish things that his mother says he doesn't know enough to come in out of the rain.
Sally may look stupid, but she knows enough to come in out of the rain.
know if one is coming or going
know whether one is coming or going
To feel able to think clearly; know what to do. Usually used in the negative or with limiters.
On Monday, the car broke down; on Tuesday, Mother broke her arm; on Wednesday, the children all became ill with the mumps; by Thursday, poor Father didn't know if he was coming or going.
My cousin is so much in love that she scarcely knows whether she's coming or going.
know one in high places
To be connected with people in power.
Ted's grandfather was the mayor of Chicago so he knows people in high places.
know one's own mind
To no hesitate or vacillate; be definite in one's ideas or plans.
It is impossible to do business with Fred, because he doesn't know his own mind.
know something inside out
know what's what
To be extremely well conversant with something; be an expert in; have thorough knowledge of.
Быть экспертов в чем-либо; "знать вдоль и поперек".
Tom knows the stock market inside out.
My friend is a guide and she knows our town inside out.
Моя подруга - экскурсовод, и она знает город вдоль и поперек.