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double-talk
Something said that is worded, either on purpose or by accident, so that it may be understood in two or more different ways.
The politician avoided the question with double-talk.
Something said that does not make sense; mixed up talk or writing; nonsense.
Пустая болтовня; чепуха.
Macklin gave me much double-talk, but I didn’t understand what he was driving at.
Маклин много болтал со мной, но я так и не понял к чему он вел.
The man's explanation of the new tax bill was just a lot of double-talk.
down and out
Without money; without a job or home; broke.
Без денег; без работы и дома; разоренный.
After the collapse of the company in which he had invested Jeffrey Archer was down and out.
После развала компании, в которую он вложил деньги, Джеффри Арчер был разорен.
Poor Sam lost his job after his wife had left him; he is really down and out.
down east
Down East
The northeast coastal part of the United States and part of Canada; especially: the coastal parts of Maine.
Many people in Boston like to go down east for their summer vacation.
down one's alley
up one's alley
Suited to your tastes and abilities; what you like or like to do.
Baseball is right down Jim's alley.
down one's neck
breathe down one's neck
To follow closely; threaten from behind; watch every action.
Следовать по пятам; угрожать из-за спины, сзади; пристально следить.
The atmosphere at work isn't great; the boss keeps breathing down our necks all the time.
У нас на работе не самая лучшая атмосфера, начальство постоянно за нами следит.
The carpenter didn't like to work for Mr. Jones, who was always breathing down his neck.
Too many creditors were breathing down his neck.
down payment
A retainer paid to a prospective seller.
How much of a down payment do you require for this new car?
down the drain
Wasted; lost.
Бесполезные расходы, потеря, как правило времени или денег.
It is money down the drain if you spend it all on candy.
Our plans to go swimming went down the drain when it rained.
Then our funding was withdrawn and two years' work went down the drain.
И затем наше субсидирование было прекращено и два года работы были выброшены на ветер.
down the hatch
Let us drink!
When we celebrated Mom's birthday, we all raised our glasses and cried in unison, "Down the hatch!"