1There was a sense of relief ... when the 'not guilty' verdict was announced. ( находиться одновременно у всех )
in the air
2Whether the government will change the law on football hooliganism is ... at the moment. ( в подвешенном состоянии )
up in the air
3I had a massive argument with Sue, but at least it has ... . ( внести ясность )
cleared the air
4The news has come as ... for students worried about the high level of fees. ( глоток свежего воздуха )
a breath of fresh air
5Mr. Watson said the news ... and it had shocked everyone. ( появиться неожиданно )
had come out of the blue
6It's good that she's ... and will give us a frank response. ( быть прямым )
down-to-earth
7I had a fantastic holiday but ... after a day in the office. ( спуститься с небес на землю )
brought/came(back) down to earth with a bumpang
8Bill's boat was so old that it might ... pretty soon. ( развалиться )
bite the dust
9Some days that girl seems as if she's ... . ( свалиться с луны )
(living) on another planet
10She was ... about/with her new bike. ( на седьмом небе от счастья )
was over the moon
11The 28-year-old mechanical engineer's fortunes took a dramatic twist midway through last season when his career ... . ( oпуститься на самое дно )
hit/ reach rock bottom
12I thought I'd better call my Mother and ... before going home for the weekend. ( выяснить, как обстоят дела )
find out/see how the land lies
13Only society's ... would have traveled in the car, known as the limousine of its day. ( верхушка общества )
upper crust
14Сollege officials were ... about the investigation. ( в неведении )
in the dark/kept in the dark
15Graham was ... , building a fire and cooking the steaks. ( в своей стихии)
in his element
16Whenever I go to the chemistry classes I feel really ... . ( быть не в своей тарелке )
out of my element