set of new threads
New men's suit.
"Nice set of new threads" Ed said, when he saw Dave in his new tailor-made outfit.
sight-read
To be able to play music without memorization by reading the sheet music and immediately playing it.
Experienced, good musicians are expected to be able to sight-read.
spread like wildfire
To spread uncontrollably and rapidly.
Распространяться неукротими и очень быстро
Bad news has a tendency to spread like wildfire.
As soon as the nomination was announced, the news spread like wildfire.
Как только номинация была объявлена, новость об этом распространилась мгновенно.
spread oneself too thin
To try to do too many things at one time.
As the owner, chef, waiter, and dishwasher of his restaurant, Pierre was spreading himself too thin.
step on one's toes
tread on one's toes
step on the toes of
tread on the toes of
To do something that embarrasses or offends someone else.
If you break in when other people are talking, you may step on their toes.
Mary is pretty, and she often treads on the toes of the girls by stealing their boyfriend.
take the bread out of one's mouth
To take away or not give your rightful support, especially through selfish pleasure.
She accused her husband of drinking and gambling - taking bread out of his children's mouths.
tread water
To keep the head above water with the body in an upright position by moving the feet as if walking.
He kept afloat by treading water.