34. Keep s.b or s.th at bay دور نگه داشتن
Her job is to feed her chickens and keep at bay alien invaders from the animal and plant world.
35. In lieu of در عوض، به جای
He left his furniture to his landlord in lieu of rent.
36. To be in cahoots with همدست بودن) در کار خلاف)
We suspect that the mayor is in cahoots with the construction industry.
37. To be in league with s.b همدست بودن
The accountant and the chairman were in league to hide the company’s debts.
38. In a jiffy به سرعت، جنگی
The clerk will be with you in a jiffy .
39. Hold the line از حدی تجاوز نکردن، فرا نرفتن از حدی
We’ll have to hold the line at this kind of expenditure.
40. Hinge on s.b or s.th/ Rest on s.th/depend on s.th وابسته بودن به چیزی یا کسی
The case hinges on whether the jury believed the accused thief or the two witnesses.
41. Gray area بخش مبهم و نامفهوم
There is a large gray area between what is legal and what is not .
42. Gloss over s.th (white wash s.th ) ماستمالی کردن، پنهان کردن
Don’t gloss over your own role in the fiasco.
43. Give teeth to قدرت دادن به
The severe penalty gives teeth to the law.
44. For naught بخاطر هیچ، به عبث
I would hate to think that what we’d tried to do was all for naught.
45. Flight(s) of fancy رویا پردازی، امر تخیلی
What is the point in indulging in flights of fancy about exotic vacations when you can not even afford the rent.