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with might and main
With full strength or complete effort.
John tried with all his might and main to solve the problem.
The sailors pulled the rope with might and main.
with open arms
receive with open arms
welcome with open arms
With the arms spread wide for hugging or catching.
Dick stood under the window with open arms, and Jean dropped the bag of laundry down to him.
When Father came home from work, little Sally ran out to meet him with open arms.
With words or actions showing that you are glad to see someone; gladly, warmly, eagerly.
After his pioneering flight in the Friendship VII, Col. John Glenn was welcomed with open arms by the people of his hometown.
When Grandmother came to visit us at Christmas, we welcomed her with open arms.
within a hair of
На волосок от...
He was within a hair of the death.
Он был на волосок от смерти.
within an ace of
Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly.
Tim came within an ace of losing the election.
within an inch of one's life
Until you are almost dead; near to dying. Often used after to.
The bear clawed the hunter within an inch of his life.
The prize fighter was beaten to within an inch of his life.
within an inch of
Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly.
John was within an inch of drowning before he was pulled out of the water.
within call
within hail
Near enough to hear each other's voices.
Billy's mother told him to stay within call because supper was nearly ready.
When the two ships were within hail, their officers exchanged messages.
In a place where you can be reached by phone, radio, or TV and be called.
The sick man was very low and the doctor stayed within call.
The soldiers were allowed to leave the base by day, but had to stay within call.
within reason
Within the limits of good sense; in reasonable control or check; moderate.
I want you to have a good time tonight, within reason.
If Tom wants to go to the fair, he must keep his expenses within reason.
Jean's plans are quite within reason.