Идиомы и фразеологизмы английского со словом shoulder. Страница два

Словосочетания со словом shoulder. Страница два

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put one's shoulder to the wheel
To make a great effort yourself or with others; try hard; cooperate.
The effort to get a new high school succeeded because everyone put his shoulder to the wheel.
The company was failing in business until a new manager put his shoulder to the wheel.
rub elbows
rub shoulders
To be in the same place (with others); meet and mix.
Быть с другими людьми в одном месте; встречаться.
City people and country people, old and young, rub elbows at the horse show.
On a visit to the United Nations Building in New York, you may rub elbows with people from faraway lands.
In her job in public relations, she sometimes rubs shoulders with famous people.
Она работает в сфере пиара, так что иногда общается со знаменитостями.
shoulder to cry on
shoulder to lean on
A sympathetic person who is willing to listen to one's complaints and troubles.
When Ken left her, Donna needed a shoulder to lean on, and Bob was right there to fill the role.
shoulder to shoulder
One beside the other; together.
The three boys were shoulder to shoulder all during the working hours.
Each helping the other; in agreement; together. Often used with stand.
We can win the fight if we all stand shoulder to shoulder.
square one's shoulders
To stand strong and ready to give battle; be brave.
Jack squared his shoulders and entered the game.
Graduates must square their shoulders and face the world.
straight from the shoulder
In an open and honest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fear or politeness or respect for someone's feelings; frankly.
John asked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from the shoulder.
The candidate for Congress spoke out against his opponent's dishonesty straight from the shoulder.
weight of the world on one's shoulders
world on one's shoulders
world on one's back
A very heavy load of worry or responsibility; very tired or worried behavior, as if carrying the world; behavior as if you are very important.
Don't look as if you had the weight of the world on your shoulders, Henry, just because you have to mow the lawn.
John acts as if he were carrying the world on his back because he has a paper route.