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to that effect
With that meaning.
She said she hated spinach, or words to that effect.
When I leave, I will write you to that effect so you will know.
to the contrary
With an opposite result or effect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite.
Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary.
School gossip to the contrary, Mary is not engaged to be married.
We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the contrary.
to the effect that
With the meaning or purpose; to say that.
He made a speech to the effect that we would all keep our jobs even if the factory were sold.
The new governor would do his best in the office to which he had been elected.
to the good
all to the good
On the side of profit or advantage; in one's favor; to one's benefit; ahead.
After I sold my stamp collection, I was ten dollars to the good.
The teacher did not see him come in late, which was all to the good.
to the kings taste
to the queen's taste
Perfectly; just as anyone could want it; very satisfactorily.
The rooms in her new home were painted and decorated to the queen's taste.
The soldiers dressed and marched to the king's taste.
to the manner born
At ease with something because of lifelong familiarity with it.
She says her English is the best because she is to the manner born.
to the wall
go to the wall
drive to the wall
Into a place from which there is no escape; into a trap or corner. Usually used after drive or a similar word.
Bill had to sell his five Great Danes. The high cost of feeding them was driving him to the wall.
John's failing the last test drove him to the wall.
The score was 12-12 in the last minute of play, but a touchdown forced the visitors to the wall.
toe the line
toe the mark
To be very careful to do just what you are supposed to do; obey the rules and do your duties.
Быть очень осторожным в выполнении возложенных задач; следовать правилам и обязанностям.
Bill's father is strict with him and he has to toe the mark.
If you want to stay in this school, you'll have to learn to toe the line.
Если ты хочешь остаться в этой школе, ты должен будешь строго придерживаться правил.
The new teacher will make Joe toe the line.