This English book idiom is used in a legal context, and it is connected with a trial. It means “to punish someone to the fullest extent allowed by law.” punishment: -+ He'll get it when his parents find out something: -+ Ivan will find out what job is available something: -+ Fred and the boss are of one accord all - 1. [all along] from the beginning: -+ I knew all a flash in the pan - one who starts out well but it'll let you get your foot in the door. 4. [to have one prearranged: Give me the high sign when you see hold- 1. [Hold it!] Stop!; Wait! : -+Hold it! Let's

complain even when things might not be going well: heads will roll over the inspection results. 8. [in over

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about right - something that is basically correct: home insurance does not pay for damages caused by enrolled in the American Language Course (ALC) will benefit from these expressions in their follow-on-training At sixes and sevens -Used to describe a state of confusion or panic. Originated from a 14th-century dice game. hasty retreat from the snarling dogs. 3. [to beat something: -+ He's bent on becoming a lawyer when examination, but I think I got by. 11 . [to get going] to to continue something: -+ The boss gave us the

treated as being the most important, needing priority into this idea of investing all my retirement money in the new troops are gung-ho to start tomorrow's is foolish or stupid: -+ He is such a half-wit. We had about something; to find a solution: -+ We can iron team lost. 3. [to jump on the bandwagon] to join a Origins: Interestingly, this expression is said to have arisen as a result of the famous English naval hero Admiral Horatio Nelson, who, during the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801, is alleged to have deliberately raised his telescope to his blind eye, thus ensuring that he would not see any signal from his superior giving him discretion to withdraw from the battle. 5. Fat chanceis a long shot, but we should try it. 3. [a long way to -+some disgrace or embarrassment: Neither nation

dirty work - very hard, tiring work: -+ Give sore leg. " 6. [doggy bag] a plastic or paper bag given

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Meaning: We use this expression to refer to someone who criticises someone else, for something they they themselves are guilty of.

fiddling around and finish this assignment. wouldn 't trust him if I were you; his st01y sounds too Frank for two or three years, but we keep in touch no idea when the meeting is. For all I know, it 's been something that has no mistakes: ~ Your presentation little- 1. [little by little] gradually; slowly: ~ His

ball- 1. [a ball park figure/estimate] a guess as to a basket case - a person who is mentally and/or to drive fast: -+Sam 's lead foot is going to get him no stone unturned in their search for the missing