hold over
To remain or keep in office past the end of the term.
The city treasurer held over for six months when the new treasurer died suddenly.
The new President held the members of the Cabinet over for some time before appointing new members.
To extend the engagement of; keep longer.
The theater held over the feature film for another two weeks.
They are going to hold over that movie for another week because so many people are coming to see it.
Let’s hold discussion of this problem over until our next meeting.
To delay action on; to postpone: to defer.
The directors held over their decision until they could get more information.
holdover
A successful movie or theater production that plays longer than originally planned.
Because of its great popularity. Star Wars was a holdover in most movie theaters.
A reservation not used at the lime intended, but used later.
They kept my seat at the opera as a holdover because I am a patron.
honeymoon is over
The first happy period of friendship and cooperation between two persons or groups is over.
Окончание начального счастливого периода дружбы и взаимодействия между двумя людьми.
A few months after a new President is elected, the honeymoon is over and Congress and the President begin to criticize each other.
The honeymoon was soon over for the new foreman and the men under him.
He was elected only six months ago but the honeymoon is already over.
Он был избран всего шесть месяцев назад, но отношения уже испортились.
hover over
To remain close or above.
The rescue helicopter was carefully hovering over the stranded rock climbers.
To watch over; supervise.
"Mother!" Phillip cried, "if you don't stop hovering over me, I'll go bananas!"
in clover
in the clover
In rich comfort; rich or successful; having a pleasant or easy life.
They live in clover because their father is rich.
When we finish the hard part we'll be in the clover.
in the long run
over the long haul
In the end; in the final result; eventually, after a long period of time.
This idiom is similar in meaning to sooner or later. The difference is that in the long run refers to a more extended period of time.
This idiom is similar in meaning to sooner or later. The difference is that in the long run refers to a more extended period of time.
John knew that lie could make a success of the little weekly paper in the long run.
You may make good grades by studying only before examinations, but you will succeed in the long run only by studying hard every day.
In the long run, the synthetic weave in this carpet will wear better than the woolen one. You won’t have to replace it so soon.
If you work hard at your marriage, you’ll find out that, in the long run, your spouse can be your best friend in life.
in the short run
over the short haul
In the immediate future.
We are leasing a car in the short run; later we might buy one.
jump on
jump all over
land on
land all over
To scold; criticize; blame.
Tom's boss jumped all over Tom because he made a careless mistake.
Janice landed on Robert for dressing carelessly for their date.
"I don't know why Bill is always jumping on me; I just don't understand him," said Bob.