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beneath one
Below one's ideals or dignity.
Bob felt it would have been beneath him to work for such low wages.
best bib and tucker
sunday best
sunday go-to-meeting clothes
sunday-go-to-meeting clothes
dress like a million dollars
dressed like a peacock
Best clothes or outfit of clothing.
Mary went to the party in her Sunday best and made a hit with the boys.
The cowboy got all dressed up in his best bib and tucker to go to the dance.
best man
The groom's aid (usually his best friend or a relative) at a wedding.
When Agnes and I got married, my brother Gordon was my best man.
best thing since sliced bread
Что-то превосходное, самое лучшее.
My kids think their new puppy is the best thing since sliced bread.
Мои дети считают своего нового щенка просто чудом!
bet one's boots
bet one's bottom dollar
bet one's shirt
To bet all you have.
Jim said he would bet his boots that he would pass the examination.
This horse will win. I would bet my bottom dollar on it.
To feel very sure; have no doubt.
Чувствовать себя очень уверенным в чем-либо; не иметь никаких сомнений.
Jack is very punctual. You can bet your bottom dollar he'll be here at 9 o'clock on the dot.
Джек очень пунктуальный. Я на сто процентов уверен, что он будет здесь ровно в 9.
better half
One's marriage partner (mostly said by men about their wives.)
"This is my better half, Mary," said Joe.
better late than never
It is better to come or do something late than never.
Grandfather is learning to drive a car. "Better late than never," he says.
The firemen didn't arrive at the house until it was half burned, but it was better late than never.
better than
More than; greater than; at a greater rate than.
It is better than three miles to the station.
The car was doing better than eighty miles an hour.