talking point
Something good about a person or thing that can be talked about in selling it.
The streamlined shape of the car was one of its talking points.
John tried to get Mary to date Bill. One of his talking points was that Bill was captain of the football team.
tear into
To attack vigorously, physically or verbally.
The anxious buyers tore into the wedding gowns on sale at the famous department store.
tell a thing or two
To tell in plain or angry words; scold.
When John complained about the hard work, his father told him a thing or two.
If Bert thinks he would like to join the army, I'll tell him a thing or two that will make him change his mind.
tell it to the marines
tell it to Sweeney
I don't believe you; Stop trying to fool me.
John said, "My father knows the President of the United States." Dick answered, "Tell it to the marines."
tell one where to get off
tell one where to head in
To talk angrily to; speak to or answer with rough language; scold.
Bob told Ted to get out of his way. Ted told Bob where to get off.
Mary laughed at Barbara's hairdo. Barbara told Mary where to head in.
tempest in a teapot
Great excitement about something not important.
Bess tore her skirt a little and made a tempest in a teapot.
the business
All that you are able to do; greatest effort. Usually used with give or get.
Johnny gave the tryouts the business but he failed to make the team.
The most harm possible; the greatest damage or hurt.
Fred got the business when Tom caught him with his bicycle.
A harsh scolding.
The teacher gave Walter the business when he came to school late again.
Mike thought he was the star of the team until he got the business from the coach.
the curtain falls
Занавес; завершение чего-либо, как правило, работы или другой деятельности.
Brown managed to get a lot done before the curtain fell on his political career.
Брауну удалось сделать очень много, прежде чем закончилась его карьера политика.