this and that
this, that, and the other
Various things; different things; miscellaneous things.
When the old friends met they would talk about this and that.
The quilt was made of this, that, and the other.
throw one's hat in the ring
toss one's hat in the ring
To announce that you are going to try to be elected to an official position; become a candidate for office.
Объявить о том, что вы собираетесь быть избранным на некоторую официальную должность; стать кандидатом; принять вызов.
Bill tossed his hat in the ring for class president.
The senator threw his hat in the ring for re-election.
At the conference, the congressman officially threw his hat in the ring and began his campaign.
На конференции конгрессмен официально принял вызов и начал свою кампанию.
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 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.
what about
About or concerning what; in connection with what. Often used alone as a question.
"I want to talk to you." "What about?"
what for
For what reason; why? Often used alone as a question.
I told Mary what I was going to town for.
What are you running for?
Billy's mother told him to wear his hat. "What for?" he asked.
A scolding, or other punishment. Usually used with get or give.
Tom got what for from his father for answering him rudely, and I heard him crying in the house.
The teacher gave me what for because I was late.
what have you
what not
and what not
Whatever you like or want; anything else like that.
The store sells big ones, small ones, medium ones, or what have you.
We found suits, coats, hats and what not in the closet.
what if
What would, or will, happen if; what is the difference if; suppose that.
What if you go instead of me?
What if we paint it red. How will it look?
"You can't go now" said mother. "What if I do?" Dick asked.
What if Jack scores a touchdown?