Earthquake

out of the blue
uneexpectedly, by surprise

She visited me out of the blue.

как снег на голову, неожиданно.
on a shoestring
with very little money

He started business on a shoestring.

с нуля
feather in one's cap
proud achievment (достижение)

That was a feather in one's cap for my firm.

предмет гордости, успех
take a beating
lose money

He took a beating in Las Vegas.

прогореть, потерпеть крах
strike while the iron is hot

I think you should strike while the iron is hot.

куй железо пока гарячо
wind up
end, finish
What time did the party wind up?

заканчиваться, в конце концов
well-heeled
He's well-heeled.

богатый
through the mill
experienced in difficulties of life

She's been through the mill.

проити через огонь и медные трубы

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oximec

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Card Set

Earthquake

Description

Earthquake

Updated

2012-05-22T07:14:32Z

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