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move heaven and earth
To try every way; do everything you can.
Joe moved heaven and earth to be sent to Washington.
much as
Regardless of or despite how much; even though; although.
Much as I'd like to see Paris or Rome some day, I'm pretty content to stay right here in my hometown for the time being.
Much as he hated the arrogant young man, Jonathan couldn't allow an innocent person to be arrested for a crime he didn't commit.
music to one's ears
Something one likes to hear.
Что-то, что хотелось услышать.
The decision to restore the old building is music to my ears.
Решение о реставрации здания меня очень порадовало.
What you have said is music to my ears.
То, что ты сказал, мне очень приятно.
When the manager phoned to say I got the job, it was music to my ears.
musical chairs
The transfer of a number of officers in an organization into different jobs, especially each other's jobs. Originally the name of a children's game.
The boss regularly played musical chairs with department heads to keep them fresh on the job.
my dogs are barking
Когда кто-то говорит это, он подразумевает, что у него болят ноги.
I've been shopping all day. My dogs are barking.
Я весь день ходила по магазинам. Ноги заболели.
my lips are sealed
A promise that one will not give away a secret.
Обещать не разглашать секрет.
"You can tell me what happened," Helen said. "My lips are sealed."
I won't tell anyone. My lips are sealed!
Я никому не скажу, обещаю держать рот на замке!
my way or the highway
Делай как я или уходи.
You don't have much choice when someone says: "It's my way or the highway”.
Вам не оставляют выбора, когда говорят: "Или делай по-моему, или скатертью дорога".
nail down
To make certain; make sure; settle.
Joe had a hard time selling his car, but he finally nailed the sale down when he got his friend Sam to give him $300.
The New York Yankees nailed down the American League Championship when they beat the Red Sox 3 to 0 on September 15.