point of view
Attitude; opinion.
From the American point of view, Fidel Castro is a bad neighbor to have.
point out
To show by pointing with the finger; point to; make clear the location of.
The guide pointed out the principal sights of the city.
The teacher pointed out the mistakes in my composition.
A friend pointed the famous actor out to me.
To bring to notice; call to attention; explain.
The policeman pointed out that the law forbids public sale of firecrackers.
The school secretary pointed out that the closing date for making applications had passed.
What important buildings did the tour guide point out to you?
point up
To show clearly; emphasize.
The increase in crime points up the need for greater police protection.
Johnny's report card points up his talent for math.
point-blank
Straightforwardly; bluntly; directly.
Sue refused point-blank to discuss marriage with Sam.
polish the apple
apple polishing
To try to make someone like you; to try to win favor by flattery.
Стараться понравиться кому-либо. Льстить, подлизываться.
Mary polished the apple at work because she wanted a day off.
Susan is the teacher's pet because she always polishes the apple.
Nobody likes the girl because she is always polishing the apple with her teacher.
Никому не нравится эта девочка, ибо она постоянно подлизывается к учительн.
When John I brought his teacher flowers, everyone thought he was apple polishing.
pop in
pop into
To suddenly appear without announcement.
"Just pop into my office any time you're on campus," Professor Brown said.
pour money down the drain
To spend one's money unwisely; to waste one's funds.
Тратить чьи-либо деньги неразумно; растратить чьи-либо финансы; бросать деньги на ветер.
"Stop supporting Harry's drug habit," Ralph said. "You're just pouring money down the drain.".
She is so thoughtless! She needs to save up to pay the bills but she just pours her money down the drain.
Она такая легкомысленная! Ей нужно экономить, чтобы оплатить счета, а она просто бросает деньги на ветер.
power behind the throne
The person with the real power backing up the more visible partner (usually said about the wives of public figures).
It is rumored that the First Lady it the power behind the throne in the White House.