for one thing
As one thing of several; as one in a list of things.
The teacher said, "You get a low mark, for one thing, because you did not do your homework."
The house was poorly built; for one thing, the roof leaked.
for sure
for certain
Without doubt; certainly; surely.
He couldn't tell for sure from a distance whether it was George or Tom.
He didn't know for certain which bus to take.
I know for certain that he has a car.
In the dark, I couldn’t tell for sure whether it was Polly or Sarah who drove by.
I know for certain that Gene will move back to Washington next month.
Certain.
"That car is smashed so badly it's no good any more." "That's for sure!"
for the asking
By asking; by asking for it; on request.
John said I could borrow his bike any time. It was mine for the asking.
Teacher said her advice was free for the asking.
for the time being
for the nonce
for now
For now; for a while; temporarily.
I haven't any note paper, but this envelope will do for the time being.
She hasn't found an apartment yet; she's staying with her aunt for the time being.
For the time being, Janet is working as a waitress, but she really hopes to become an actress soon.
We're living in an apartment for now, but soon we'll be looking for a house to buy.
forty winks
catch forty winks
A short period of sleep; a nap.
Короткий период для отдыха, сна.
When the truck driver felt sleepy, he stopped by the side of the road to catch forty winks.
Dad likes to have forty winks after a game of golf.
Папа любит подремать после игры в гольф.
I caught forty winks after the dinner as I was really tired.
Я немного вздремнул после обеда, так как был очень уставшим.
foul line
Either of two lines separating fair from foul ground in baseball.
Willie hit the ball just inside the foul line for a double.
A line across the upper end of a bowling alley across which a bowler must not step.
John bowled a strike but it didn't count because he stepped over the foul line.
A line on the floor in front of the basket in basketball, from which foul shots are made.
Tony scored eight points from the foul line.
frame of mind
One's mental outlook; the state of one's psychological condition.
There is no use trying to talk to him while he is in such a negative frame of mind.
free rein
Freedom to do what you want.
The king had free rein in his country.
Father is strict with the children, but Mother gives them free rein.