no two ways about it
No other choice; no alternative.
The boss said there were no two ways about it; we would all have to work late to finish the job.
nose about
nose around
To look for something kept private or secret; poke about; explore; inquire; pry.
In Grandmother's attic, Sally spent a while nosing about in the old family pictures.
The detective was nosing around in the crowd looking for pickpockets.
nose out of
Curious attention; bothering. Usually used with a possessive and usually used with keep.
When Billy asked his sister where she was going she told him to keep his nose out of her business.
nose out
To learn by effort (something private or secret); uncover.
The principal nosed out the truth about the stolen examination.
To defeat by a nose length; come in a little ahead of in a race or contest.
The horse we liked nosed out the second horse in a very close finish.
The Democratic candidate nosed out his rival for Congress by a few hundred votes.
not a leg to stand on
leave without a leg to stand on
not have a leg to stand on
No good proof or excuse; no good evidence or defense to offer.
Не достаточные доказательства или оправдания; отсутствие хороших свидетельств или защиты.
The man with a gun and $300 in his pocket was accused of robbing an oil station. He did not have a leg to stand on.
Three people testified against him. He didn't have a leg to stand on.
Трое дали показания против него. Он не мог доказать свою правоту.
not to know the first thing about
To be totally ignorant about a certain issue.
Al assured us that he didn't know the first thing about Mary's whereabouts.
on the lookout
Watching closely.
The little boy was on the lookout for his father.
Forest rangers are always on the lookout for forest fires.
The doctor is on the lookout for a new secretary.
on the outs
Not friendly; having a quarrel.
Mary and Sue were on the outs.
Being on the outs with a classmate is very upsetting.