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wrapped up in
Thinking only of; interested only in.
Jean is so wrapped up in herself, she never thinks of helping others.
John has no time for sports because he is all wrapped up in his work.
Mary was so wrapped up in her book she didn't hear her mother calling her.
Mrs. Brown gave up her career because her life was all wrapped up in her children.
wringing wet
Wet through and through; soaked; dripping.
He was wringing wet after working in the fields in the hot sun.
He was wringing wet because he was caught in the rain without an umbrella.
written in water
Недолговечный, преходящий.
His fame is written in water.
Его слава недолговечна.
x-double minus
Extremely poorly done, bad, inferior (said mostly about theatrical or musical performances).
Patsy gave an x-double minus performance at the audition and lost her chance for the lead role.
x-raying machine
Speed detection device by radar used by the police.
The smokies are using the x-raying machine under the bridge!
you said it
you can say that again
Used to show strong agreement with what another person has said.
"It sure is hot!" "You can say that again!"
"That sure was a good show." "You said it!"
you're telling me
Used to show that a thing is so clear that it need not be said, or just to show strong agreement.
"You're late." "You're telling me!"
zero in on
To adjust a gun so that it will exactly hit (a target); aim at.
American missiles have been zeroed in on certain targets, to be fired if necessary.
Big guns were zeroed in on the enemy fort.
To give your full attention to.
Let's zero in on grammar tonight.
The Senate zeroed in on the Latin-American problems.