Идиомы на английском языке

WEATHER IDIOMS, pt.1 As right/fine as rain - в порядке - Don't worry about me, I'm as right as rain after my knee operation. Be a breeze - лёгкий в плане выполнения - Our English exam was a breeze Be snowed under - быть заваленным делами - I'm snowed under at work right now because two of my colleagues are on holiday. Break the ice - создать непринуждённую атмосферу - He offered to get her a drink to help break the ice. Calm before the storm - затишье перед бурей - The in-laws were about to arrive with their kids so she sat on the sofa with a cup of coffee enjoying the calm before the storm. Chase rainbows - пытаться достичь недостижимое - I think she's chasing rainbows if she thinks she can get into Oxford with her bad grades. Come rain or shine - при любых обстоятельствах - I'll be there to help you move house come rain or shine. Every cloud has a silver lining - нет худа без добра - I got laid off from work yesterday, but every cloud has a silver lining and now I can spend more time writing my book. Fair-weather friend ненадёжный друг - She was a fair-weather friend because she was interested in me once I had lost my job. Get wind of - узнать секрет - He got wind of the closure of the company so started looking for a new job immediately. Have your head in the clouds - витать в облаках - He has his head in the clouds if he seriously thinks he's going to get a promotion soon. It never rains but it pours - пришла беда - отворяй ворота, беда не приходит одна - First he lost his keys to the house, then his wallet and then his car broke down. It never rains but it pours. It's raining cats and dogs - льёт как из ведра - Take you umbrella and a jacket because it's raining cats and dogs outside. On cloud nine: to be extremely happy. - They were both on cloud nine during their honeymoon.