Set 05 Flashcards
- WORK ON sb
2. WORK ON sth
- to try to persuade or influence someone:
[+ to infinitive]
I’m working on my father to get him to take me to the airport. - to spend time repairing or improving something:
His dancing technique is good, but he needs to work on his fitness.
- AT A COST OF
- AT ALL COSTS
AT ANY COST
AT ANY EXPENSE
- at the expense of losing
2. Regardless of the expense or effort involved; by any means.
AT PEACE WITH
In a state of tranquillity
She is at peace with herself and her friends.
BY MEANS OF
With the use of; owing to:
They succeeded by means of patience and sacrifice.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF
a concert given for the benefit of some charitable cause
IN AID OF
a charity performance in aid of Children’s Hospital.
what’s sth in aid of?
What’s all this shouting in aid of?
IN AGREEMENT WITH
The whole family was in agreement with her about/on what they should do.
IN ANSWER TO
In answer to the speculation, she boldly declared her intention.
IN COMPENSATION FOR
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
ON BEHALF OF
от лица, от имени (кого-л.)
On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work.
Unfortunately, George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this award on his behalf.
ON GOOD TERMS WITH
В ХОРОШИХ ОТНОШЕНИЯХ С
My ex-wife and I are still on friendly terms.
Are you on good terms with your boss?
TO THE ACCOMPANIMENT OF
We worked to the accompaniment of (= while hearing the sound of) Mr French’s drill.
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
He should not have driven the car while under the influence of alcohol.
WITH REFERENCE TO
used, especially in business letters, to say what you are writing or talking about:
I am writing with reference to your letter of 15 March.
WITH YOUR COMPLIMENTS
If you give something to someone with your compliments, you give it to them free:
We enclose a copy of our latest brochure, with our compliments.
