war idioms

I wasn't happy with the way my career was going so I decided to ... and look for another job ( с неохотой браться за что-либо )

You shouldn't ... and announce your age before getting to know someone. ( действовать преждевременно )

Despite harsh criticism, she's ... on this issue. ( стоять на своём )

I noticed the bride ... the best man as he started making vulgar jokes during his speech. ( бросать гневные взгляды )

The reviewer in the magazine that I read really ... . ( всадить нож в спину )

Just to ... a little, he told me he'd seen my old girlfriend with her new man. ( сыпать соль на рану )

I've never produced a play before but I'll ... it. ( пробовать свои силы в чем-либо )

The employment secretary found himself ... over recent job cuts. ( быть предметом критики )

I just let them ... and I just sit back and play my role. ( командовать )

The Health Minister, who resigned today, claims she is an innocent victim ... of the current battle over inflation. ( оказаться между двух огней )

Ideally we would settle the matter now, but I think we should ... until the general situation becomes clearer. ( откладывать принятие решения )

Carrie is ... — she's always arguing with people. ( вредить самому себе )

It looks like I'm ... trying to get a raise from my boss. ( тщетно пытаться )

Think carefully before you resign - you don't want to ... . ( отрезать себе путь к отступлению )

These criticisms are commonly voiced by those who have some political ... . ( иметь шкурный интерес )

If it ... and you and your husband do split up, you can always stay with us. ( в трудный момент )

A single ... at the negotiating table means we could lose out badly. ( уязвимое место )