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1. a) Although they searched the horizon with their eyes, there was not a sail in sight, b) Searching for the letter he went through every bit of paper on the desk. 2. a) She could smell something burning, b) The house smelt of fresh 'paint. 3. a) I didn't believe his story for a moment, b) He's one of those people who believe in fresh air and exercise. 4. a) He finally admitted that he could have been mistaken, b) The phrase admits of several interpretations.
10. Explain the meaning of the italicized words or substitute another word; say which phrase is used literally and which has a figurative meaning.
1. It took nearly two hours for the little bus to work south through the traffic, toward the tip of Manhattan. 2. They had worked up a little folder for occasional clients. 3. Actu-
ally there's no reason why you should get so worked up.
4. They'd worked out a whole story to go with the folder.
5. How was anybody to know that he'd had the whole scheme worked out in his mind? 6. I wonder how things have worked out for him? 7. The man was working on some papers. 8. The music was working in a subtle intangible way on the feelings of the audience. It was comforting, soothing and relaxing.
The following phrases often occur in the English language. Study the examples. Translate them into Russian. Give your own examples.
A. 1. I rehearsed it all in my mind, over and over. 2. "Homes in The Colony," said a caption, and there, true and real, were a dozen or so pictures... 3. Her answer came quick and sharp. 4. It was now or never. 5. It was the chief thing in my thoughts, day and night. 6. He woke up, his left leg had pins and needles. 7. His motto is: slow but sure. 8. You can't get roses at this time of the year for love or money. 9. The whole place was spick and span. 10. He had stood by them through thick and thin. 11. You must learn to take the rough with the smooth.
B. 1. I felt like a fool, searching the store fronts for the street number I'd memorized. 2. It was raining and blowing like the end of the world. 3. In their company he felt like a fish out of water. 4. He smokes like a chimney. 5. They say he drinks like a fish. 6. They were all packed in the car like herrings in a tin. 7. After, a hasty farewell he was off like a shot. 8. The news spread like wildfire. 9. The boy followed him about like a shadow.
