Идиомы и фразеологизмы английского со словом ace. Страница шесть

Фразеологизмы со словом ace. Страница шесть

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heart is in the right place
have one's heart in the right place
To be kind-hearted, sympathetic or well-meaning; have good intentions.
All the tramps and stray dogs in the neighborhood knew that Mrs. Brown's heart was in the right place.
Tom looks very rough but his heart is in the right place.
hide one's face
hide one's head
To lower your head or turn your face away because of shame or embarrassment.
The teacher found out that Tom had cheated, and Tom hid his head.
When Bob said how pretty Mary was, she blushed and hid her face.
To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
We will beat the other team so badly that they will hide their heads in shame.
high place
A position of responsibility, honor, and power.
Jones had reached a high place in the government at Washington.
hold one's peace
To be silent and not speak against something; be still; keep quiet.
Быть тихим, молчаливым. Не возражать против чего-либо.
I did not agree with the teacher, but held my peace as he was rather angry.
Why don’t you hold your peace, please?
Почему бы тебе не помолчать, пожалуйста?
in one's bad graces
Not approved by; not liked by.
John was in his mother's bad graces because he spilled his milk on the tablecloth.
Don got in the bad graces of the teacher by laughing at her hat.
in one's face
Against your face.
The trick cigar blew up in the clown's face.
A cold wind was in our faces as we walked to school.
In front of you.
The maid slammed the door in the salesman's face.
I told the boys that they were wrong, but they laughed in my face.
in one's good graces
in one's good books
Approved of by you; liked by someone.
Быть на хорошем счету или в милости у кого-либо.
Ruth is in her mother's good graces because she ate all her supper.
Bill is back in the good graces of his girlfriend because he gave her a box of candy.
I’m in my superior’s good book.
Я на хорошем счету у моего начальника.
in place
In the right or usual place or position; suitable; timely.
Nothing is in place after the earthquake. Even trees and houses are turned over.
The picture is not in place on the wall. It is crooked.
A dog is not in place in a church.
Linda wondered if it would be in place to wish the bride good luck after the wedding.
In one place.
Our first exercise in gym class was running in place.
In proper order.
Stay in place in line, children.