Идиомы и фразеологизмы английского со словом life. Страница три

Словосочетания со словом life. Страница три

life is just a bowl of cherries
"Жизнь приятна и проста", относиться просто к сложным вещам.
Now that he's retired, my grandfather often says "life is just a bowl of cherries".
Теперь, когда он на пенсии, мой дедушка любит повторять, что жизнь приятная штука.
life of Riley
live the life of Riley
A soft easy life; pleasant or rich way of living.
Вести удобный и радостный образ жизни, не работая слишком много.
He's living the life of Riley. He doesn't have to work anymore.
He married a millionaire, and since then he's been living the life of Riley.
Он женился на миллионерше и с тех пор как сыр в масле катается.
life of the party
life and soul of the party
A person who makes things enjoyable or interesting for a group of people.
Человек, который делает что-то интересным для группы людей; душа компании.
Bill is the life of the party at school. He is always making us laugh.
I'm so glad we invited Santa Clause. He was the life and soul of the party!
Я так рад, что мы пригласили Санту. Он был звездой вечеринки.
life-size
The same size as the living person or thing.
The characters on the screen were life-size.
matter of life and death
Вопрос жизни и смерти; жизненно важный вопрос.
"Do be serious for just five minutes! After all, it is a matter of life and death."
"Да побудь ты серьезным хоть 5 минут! В конце концов, это жизненно важный вопрос!"
new lease on life
A new chance to live; an improved manner of living.
Новый шанс на жизнь; улучшение жизни.
After his illness and his retirement, living in Hawaii was a new lease on life.
Moving closer to his children has given him a new lease of life.
Переехав ближе к детям, он начал жизнь заново.
night life
Entertainment at night.
People in the city are able to find more night life than those who live in the country.
not on your life
Certainly not; not ever; not for any reason. Used for emphasis.
I wouldn't drive a car with brakes like that - not on your life.
Did he thank me for my advice? Not on your life.
You’re asking me to invest in that poorly rated company just because you know the son of the president? Not on your life!