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grind (grit, clench) his teeth; knit his brows; wring his hands; purse his lips; clench his fists; shake his head; screw up his face (eyes); shrug his shoulders.
12. Study the phrases with thing and head. Use them In sentences of your own.
A. 1. The girl was an unusually attractive little thing. 2. That was a nasty thing to say! 3. You'd better start packing your things at once. 4. Things seemed to be getting worse with every passing minute. 5. If he wants to have things his own way, let him. 6. What with one thing and another, she didn't have a minute to spare. 7. A good rest will be just the thing for you. 8. I 'll call him up first thing in the morning. 9. I all but missed the train. It was a near thing. 10. Mini-skirts were quite the thing a few years ago, but now they have gone out of fashion. 11. She said she didn't feel quite the thing that morning and would rather stay at home. 12. For one thing I am busy, for another I'd like to keep out of it altogether.
B. 1. Two heads are better than one. 2. You may count on him to keep his head in a moment of danger. 3. It was all so sudden. No wonder they lost their heads. 4. The young man will go far. He's got a good head on his shoulders. 5. I expected her to nod agreement, but she shook her head. 6. We were unable to make head or tail of the story. It was so confusing. 7. His success must have gone to his head. He behaved very strangely, to say the least. 8. Who put that funny idea into your head? 9. Just give her a chance, and she'll talk your head off.
13. (K) Translate the following into English using to, the verb being understood.
1. Странно, что он не пришел. Я знаю, что он собирался прийти. 2. Ты говоришь, что он не пишет. Но, насколько я знаю, он и не собирался писать никому. 3. Мы предложили ему принять участие в нашем' лыжном походе. Он согласился пойти с нами. 4.— Он даже не поблагодарил вас за заботу? —Собственно, я и не ожидал, что он это сделает. 5.— Разрешите помочь вам? — Я буду очень рад это сделать, если вы мне разрешите. 6. Она еще не получила ответа на свое письмо, но надеется его получить в ближайшем будущем. 7. Можно мне пойти с вами в кино? Мне бы очень хотелось пойти. 8. Он не возражал помочь им, ему даже хотелось это сделать. 9. Извините, если я вас обидел. У меня и в мыслях не было обидеть вас. 10. Он сказал, что придет на вокзал проводить вас. Практически, он обещал прийти.
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14. Render the following in English. Use the words and phrases given below.
