Идиомы английского языка.

[Бродяга с Изнанки]

absent-minded - рассеянный
Example:
I don’t think much of Jack; he is so absent-minded.

И еще английских идиом на букву А

according to Hoyle - согласно правилам, делать что-либо строго по правилам
Example:
According to Hoyle, the in-patients are not allowed to leave the hospital grounds.


acid test- серьёзное испытание, пробный камень
Example:
The money problem was an acid test in their relationships.


acquire a taste for (something)- приобрести вкус к чему-либо
Example:
Having visited an art gallery, he acquired a taste for modern art.


across the board- равный для всех и для всего
Example:
The owner of the house increased the rent across the board, and all the tenants had to pay 50 dollars more.


act high and mighty - вести себя высокомерно и властно
Example:
Stella acted high and mighty that’s why no one liked her.


act one's age - вести себя по взрослому
Example:
My niece is in her early thirties, but she prefers not to act her age.


act up - вести себя плохо
Example:
The students often act up during the breaks.


add fuel to the fire - подлить масла в огонь
Example:
I wanted to calm him down, but my words only added fuel to the fire.


add insult to injury- наносить новые оскорбления
Example:
I felt pretty bad because my car had broken down, and instead of feeling sorry for me my father added insult to injury.