hand something to someone on a silver platter
To give a person a reward that has not been earned.
The lazy student expected his diploma to be handed to him on a silver platter.
have a thing for
Испытывать влечение и проявлять интерес, привязанность к кому-либо.
The woman has a thing for her new workmate.
Женщина неровно дышит к своему новому сослуживцу.
have lots going for one
have everything going for one
To have abilities or qualities that help in achieving one's goal; assets working in one's favor.
The young woman will surely get the job; she has everything going for her.
have nothing on
not have anything on
Not to be any better than; to have no advantage over.
Susan is a wonderful athlete, but when it comes to dancing she has nothing on Mary.
Even though he is older, John has nothing on Peter in school.
Although the Smiths have a Rolls Royce, they have nothing on the Jones' who have a Cadillac and a Jaguar.
To have no information or proof that someone broke the law.
Mr. James was not worried when he was arrested because he was sure they had nothing on him.
Mr. Brown was an honest politician and they had nothing on him.
have nothing to do with
To not be involved with; not care about.
Our firm has nothing to do with oil from the Near East; we are interested in solar energy.
have something going for one
To have ability, talent; good looks, and/or influence in important places helping one to be successful.
Well now, Pat Jones, that's another story - she's got something going for her.
have something on the ball
To be smart, clever; to be skilled and have the necessary know-how.
You can trust Syd; he's got a lot on the ball OR he's got something on the ball.
have something on
To have information or proof that someone did something wrong.
Mr. Jones didn't want to run for office because he knew the opponents had something on him.
Mr. Smith keeps paying blackmail to a man who has something on him.
Although Miss Brown is not a good worker, her boss does not fire her because she has something on him.