grab someone by the throat
"Схватить за душу"; сильно заинтересовать; взволновать.
The film grabbed me by the throat. I'm ready to watch it again.
Меня так захватил этот фильм. Я готова еще раз его посмотреть.
hand something to someone on a silver platter
To give a person a reward that has not been earned.
The lazy student expected his diploma to be handed to him on a silver platter.
handsome is as handsome does
A person must act well and generously so that he will be truly worth respecting. A proverb.
Everyone thinks that Bon is a very handsome boy, but he is very mean too. Handsome is as handsome does.
have someone by the balls
To have someone at a disadvantage or in one's power.
The kidnappers had the company by the balls for six long weeks.
have something going for one
To have ability, talent; good looks, and/or influence in important places helping one to be successful.
Well now, Pat Jones, that's another story - she's got something going for her.
have something on the ball
To be smart, clever; to be skilled and have the necessary know-how.
You can trust Syd; he's got a lot on the ball OR he's got something on the ball.
have something on
To have information or proof that someone did something wrong.
Mr. Jones didn't want to run for office because he knew the opponents had something on him.
Mr. Smith keeps paying blackmail to a man who has something on him.
Although Miss Brown is not a good worker, her boss does not fire her because she has something on him.
have the guts to do something
To be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous.
Jack wants to marry Jilt, but he doesn't have the guts to pop the question.