little does one think
To not realize; not expect; be hardly aware of.
Little did Ed think that very soon he would be the father of twin daughters.
live beyond one's means
Тратить больше денег, чем зарабатывать; жить не по средствам.
The cost of living was so much higher in New York that he was soon living beyond his means.
Жизнь в Нью-Йорке была настолько дороже, что очень скоро ему пришлось жить не по средствам.
Timothy has been living beyond his means for quite some time and is now in a serious trouble.
Тимоти уже какое-то время жил не по средствам и теперь у него серьезные проблемы.
live off someone
To be supported by someone.
Although Eric is already 40 years old, he has no job and continues to live off his elderly parents.
lone wolf
A man who likes to work or live alone.
The man who paints a picture or establishes a business is often a lone wolf; so is the criminal outlaw.
Jones is a good pitcher, but he is a lone wolf.
look as if one has come out of a bandbox
To look very clean and fresh; look as if you had just had a bath and put on all-new clothing.
In spite of the long, hot train ride, Jody arrived looking as if she had come out of a bandbox.
After a day at the rodeo we were all dusty and tired except for Hope, who looked as if she'd come out of a bandbox.
look down one's nose at
To think of as worthless; feel scorn for.
The banker's wife has beautiful china cups, and she looked down her nose at the plastic cups that Mrs. Brown used.
Harry has never had to work, and he looks down his nose at people in business.
Jerry was the athlete who looked down his nose at the weak student.
look oneself
To appear self-possessed and well; look or seem in full possession of your abilities and in good health; to appear all right or normal. Often used in the negative.
Mary had had a long illness, but now she looked quite herself again.
It had been a big night, and Uncle John had been drinking freely, but he looked entirely himself after a night's sleep.
What's wrong with Larry? He doesn't look himself.
look to one's laurels
To make sure that your reputation is not spoiled; protect your good name; keep your record from being beaten by others.
Tom won the broad jump, but he had to look to his laurels.
Look to your laurels, Joan. Betty says she is going to run against you for head cheerleader.