new kid on the block
Новичек; вновь прибывший.
I'm just the new kid on the block - I've only been working here for a month.
Я здесь новичок - работаю всего месяц.
not the only pebble on the beach
Not the only person to be considered; one of many.
George was acting pretty self-important and we finally had to tell him that he wasn't the only pebble on the beach.
on an average
on the average
In most cases; usually.
On an average Dan's mother has to ask him three times before he helps with the dishes.
On the average, Mr. Blank trades in his car for a new one every three years.
on ice
put on the back burner
The same as won; sure to be won.
The score was 20-10 in the last inning, and our team had the game on ice.
Away for safekeeping or later use; aside.
You will have to put your vacation plans on ice until your debts are paid.
The senator was voted out of office. He is on ice until the next election.
on one's bad side
on the bad side of one
Not liked by someone; not friendly with a person.
Sally's boyfriend got on Father's bad side by keeping Sally out too late after the dance.
on one's good side
on the good side of one
get on the good side of
keep on the good side of
Friendly with someone; liked by a person.
John thought that he would get a good grade if he got on the good side of the teacher.
Successful workers stay on the good side of their bosses.
To gain the favor of someone; flatter or please another.
A clever lobbyist knows how to get on the good side of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
on one's part
on the part of one
Of or by you; of someone's.
When Miss Brown said I was a good student, that was pure kindness on her part.
The other team blamed their defeat on unfairness on the part of the referee.
on the Q.T.
Secretly; without anyone's knowing (from quiet.).
George and Paul formed a club on the Q.T.
The teachers got the principal a present strictly on the Q.T.