one jump ahead
На один шаг впереди.
Try to stay one jump ahead of the competition.
Постарайся быть на шаг впереди всех на соревновании.
one man's meat is another man's poison
What is good for one person is not necessarily good for another. A proverb.
Even though Jeff likes to swim in ice cold water, his brother Tun hates it. This is understandable, however, because one's man's meat is another man's poison.
one of these days
some of these days
Someday; sometime soon.
One of these days Herbert will be famous.
I'm going to do that sewing some of these days.
one on the city
A glass of water (which is provided free of charge, as a free gift from the city).
What will you have? - Oh, just give me one on the city.
one up
Having an advantage; being one step ahead.
John graduated from high school; he is one up on Bob, who dropped out.
The Platters are one up on their neighbors. They own the only color television set in their neighborhood.
one's heart sank one's boots
Душа ушла в пятки.
Johnny’s heart sank his boots when he saw his dog run into the street in front of a car.
У Джона душа ушла в пятки, когда он увидел, как его собака выбежала на дорогу перед машиной.
one's money's worth
A fair return on one's money spent or invested.
I wouldn't say that the trip was a great bargain, but I feel that we got our money's worth.
one-armed bandit
A slot machine, like those used in Las Vegas and other gambling places.
Joe was playing the one-armed bandit all day - and he lost everything he had.