wolf in sheep's clothing
A person who pretends to be good but really is bad. To pretend to be harmless when you are really dangerous.
Прикидываться безобидным, в то время как вы действительно представляете опасность.
Mrs. Martin trusted the lawyer until she realized that he was a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Mr. Black was fooled by the salesman's manners until he showed that he was really a wolf in sheep's clothing by selling Mr. Black a car that was falling apart.
I don't trust him, I think he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Я не доверяю ему, я думаю, что он волк в овечьей шкуре.
work in
To rub in.
The nurse told Mary to put some cream on her skin and to work it in gently with her fingers.
To slip in; mix in; put in.
When Mary was planning the show, she worked a part in for her friend Susan.
work into
Force into little by little.
John worked his foot into the boot by pushing and pulling.
Put into; mix into.
Mary worked some blue into the rug she was weaving.
work one's fingers to the bone
To work very hard.
"I have to work my fingers to the bone for a measly pittance of a salary," Fred complained.
working girl
A prostitute.
I didn't know Roxanne was a working girl.
A girl, usually single, who supports herself by working in an honest job, such as in an office, etc.
The average working girl can't afford such a fancy car.
worm in
worm into
To insinuate oneself; penetrate gradually.
By cultivating the friendship of a few of the prominent merchants, Peter hoped to worm his way into that exclusive elite of export magnates.
worse things happen at sea
Что-то что не самое страшное, то что можно исправить.
- I just remembered! My parents are coming round to tea! This place is a mess!
- Don't panic. Don't panic! Worse things happen at sea.
- Don't panic. Don't panic! Worse things happen at sea.
- Я только что вспомнил! Мои родители придут на чай!! А в дома такой бардак!
- Не паникуй! Не паникуй! Это не конец света.
- Не паникуй! Не паникуй! Это не конец света.
wrapped up in
Thinking only of; interested only in.
John has no time for sports because he is all wrapped up in his work.
Mary was so wrapped up in her book she didn't hear her mother calling her.
Jean is so wrapped up in herself, she never thinks of helping others.
Mrs. Brown gave up her career because her life was all wrapped up in her children.