He was sick for a month, but now he is up and around.īe up to someone - be one’s own decision or responsibility Our company is up against serious attempts of hostile takeover.īe up and around/about - able to be out of bed after an illness He was very sick, and for some time it was touch and go, but he is better now.īe up against - be opposed by, have problems, be in danger
Who is to blame for this awful mistake? Tom is to blame for this mix-up.īe touch and go - be uncertain of the result What I said to him privately is beside the point.īe to blame - be responsible for a mistake / something wrong He needs to exercise, he is out of shape.īe pressed for time / money - be short of not have enough Take an extra key, just to be on the safe side.
She is into sports.īe on the safe side - not to take any chances Life was pretty hard on Tom.īe high on one’s list - be one of the most important thingsĪ new car is high on my list of priorities.
My son is hard on shoes, they don’t last long with him. She was beside herself with worry / with grief.īe better off - be in a better situation (financially)īe hard on something /someone - treat roughly Stop beating around the bush! Get to the point!īe beside oneself - be very upset, nervous, worried, etc. He’s back on his feet after a long period of debt and unemployment.īeat around the bush - avoid giving a clear/definite answer I don’t like it at all.īe back on one’s feet - healthy again or better financially
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This question is an apple of discord in our family.Īs far as I am concerned, both the book and the movie are good. I’ll have to do without a car for a while.Īpple of discord - subject of envy or quarrel I hate people who do things behind my back. If it’s all the same to you, let’s start at two.ĭo something behind one’s back - do (harmful) things secretively Remember what a wet blanket he was last time? Please don’t invite him again. Wet blanket - a kill-joy, who spoils everybody’s fun I knew about his little secret all along.