high sign
give the high sign
A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. Used with get or give.
The Joneses saw us across the hotel dining room and gave us the high sign.
John could see that Grace wanted to tell him something, but he got her attention and frowned. She got the high sign and waited until the teacher had moved on before speaking.
hit between the eyes
To make a strong impression on; surprise greatly.
Helen hit Joe right between the eyes the moment he saw her.
It was a wonderfully lifelike picture, and it hit Sol right between the eyes.
To learn that his parents had endured poverty for his sake hit John between the eyes.
hit the big time
Добиться славы, успеха.
He opened his own salon, hit the big time when he designed wedding dresses and clothing for rich.
Он открыл свой салон и имел большой успех, предлагая свадебные платья и одежду для богатых.
hit the books
To study your school assignments, prepare for classes.
Усиленно заниматься; готовиться к занятиям.
Jack broke away from his friends, saying, "I've got to hit the books."
He used to hit the books at school.
Раньше в школе он усердно учился.
After her long illness she had to hit the books to pass the exam.
После ее долгой болезни ей пришлось засесть за учебники, чтобы сдать экзамен.
hit the bull's-eye
To go to the important part of the matter; reach the main question.
John hit the bull's-eye when he said the big question was one of simple honesty.
hit the ceiling
hit the roof
To become violently angry; go into a rage.
When Elaine came home at three in the morning, her father hit the ceiling.
Bob hit the roof when Joe teased him.
hit the deck
To get up from bed, to start working. (From sailor's language as in All hands on the deck!)
OK boys, it's time to hit the deck!
hit the dirt
To take cover under gunfire by falling on the ground.
We hit the dirt the moment we heard the machine gun fire.