make sit up
To shock to attention; surprise; create keen interest.
Her sudden appearance at the party and her amazingly low-cut dress made us all sit up.
of necessity
Because there is no other way; because it must be; necessarily.
Being a professional actor of necessity means working nights and Sundays.
on deposit
In a bank.
I have almost $500 on deposit in my account.
The children save their pennies and each month place them on deposit.
on the fence
sit on the fence
Not able, or not wanting to choose; in doubt; undecided. Often used with sit.
Столкнуться с каким-либо выбором, по поводу которого еще не принято решение.
Jack sat on the fence for a week last spring before he finally joined the track team instead of the baseball team.
Mrs. Jones has decided to vote for the Democrats, but Mr. Jones is still on the fence.
The candidates have such similar ideas that many electors are still on the fence.
У кандидатов настолько похожие идеи, что многие избиратели все еще не знают, кого выбрать.
on top of the world
sitting on top of the world
be on top of the world
on high cotton
Feeling pleased and happy; feeling successful.
Чувствовать себя счастливым; чувствовать удачу, успех; быть на седьмом небе от счастья.
John was on top of the world when he found out that he got into college.
When Ruth won first prize in the contest, she felt as though she was sitting on top of the world.
When he was told that he would be a father, he was on top of the world.
Когда ему сказали, что он станет отцом, он был на седьмом небе от счастья.
opposite number
A person occupying the same position as someone in a different group, organization, or country.
The opposite number of the President of the United States in Germany is the Chancellor of the Federal Republic.
opposite sex
The sex different from the one being discussed or mentioned.
Fred came out and said he was gay, having never had any interest in the opposite sex.
sit above the salt
Занимать высокое положение, важный пост.
He is very proud that he sits above the salt.
Он очень гордится тем, что занимает высокое положение.