Learn to Speak English. Асафова Г.К - 52 стр.

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Get Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed
(wake up in a bad mood)
What’s the matter with Bernard today? He started shouting from the moment
he stepped into the office.
I don’t know. He usually doesn’t act that way at all. I guess he got up on the
wrong side of the bed.
Just because he woke up in a bad mood is no reason for him to be so cross
and to go around shouting at everybody.
Hopefully he’ll relax as the day goes on.
Out on a Limb
(in a risky position)
The members of the committee realized that their position against expanding
the student aid program was an unpopular one, and that they were going out on a
limb by voting against the program. Nevertheless, their position was justified to a
certain extent.
Although they knew that they were placing themselves in a risky position,
they felt that other budgetary considerations were of greater urgency.
Bite the Bullet
(endure in a difficult situation)
We really had a frightening experience when we went hunting last month.
What happened?
We got lost in the wilderness and had to bite the bullet until help arrived.
Did you manage OK?
Barely. We weren’t prepared for the cold weather and we couldn’t find any
shelter.
We had to endure in a very trying situation. We almost froze by the time
they found us.
Make Ends Meet
(pay one’s bills)
It’s almost impossible trying to keep up with the high cost of living.
It’s true. Things are so expensive nowadays that it’s very difficult to make
ends meet.
You know, even with Lucie’s salary, our combined income is hardly enough
to pay all the bills.
V. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
The door won’t open!
The lamp won’t light up!
The fire-wood won’t burn!

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