Идиомы и фразеологизмы английского со словом one. Страница семьдесят два

Словосочетания со словом one. Страница семьдесят два

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monkey on one's back
An unsolved or nagging problem.
Иметь серьезную проблему, которая мешает преуспеть в чем-либо; иметь очень серьезные неприятности.
"My math course is a real monkey on my back," Jack complained.
Seven games without scoring a goal was a monkey on the back of the famous soccer player.
Семь игр без забивания гола были серьезной проблемой для известного футболиста.
more than one could shake a stick at
Very many; a great many; more than you can count.
There were more people at the game than you could shake a stick at.
I had more assignments for homework than I could shake a stick at.
music to one's ears
Something one likes to hear.
Что-то, что хотелось услышать.
When the manager phoned to say I got the job, it was music to my ears.
The decision to restore the old building is music to my ears.
Решение о реставрации здания меня очень порадовало.
What you have said is music to my ears.
То, что ты сказал, мне очень приятно.
nail one's colors to the mast
To let everyone know what you think is right and refuse to change.
During the election campaign the candidate nailed his colors to the mast on the question of civil rights.
new money
People who have become rich recently.
Since Bobby's father invented a new computer component, Bobby and his family are new money.
no sooner --- than
As soon as; at once when; immediately when.
No sooner did he signal to turn than the other car turned in front of him.
No sooner were the picnic baskets unpacked than it began to rain.
none too
Not very; not at all.
The doctor arrived none too soon as Lucy's fever was alarmingly high.
nose in
nose into
stick one's nose into
Prying or pestering interest in; unwelcome interest in; impolite curiosity.
He always had his nose in other people's business.
To move in close; move slowly in with the front first.
The ship nosed into the pier.
The car nosed into the curb.