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never say die не вешать нос; не унывать M E A N I N G : do not give up This stage set doesn’t look too promising, but never say die, it may still work. ORIGIN: Charles Dickens used this expression in Pickwick Papers. night of long knives ночь длинных ножей M E A N I N G : a surprise purge of unwanted members of a government or anybody in authority If the proposed takeover of the Rover Group by British Aerospace turned into effect, there would inevitably be the night of long knives. ORIGIN: The name was given to the time in 1934 when Hitler liquidated the leaders of SS storm troopers who had helped him to power. Since then it has been used, for example, to describe ruthless reorganizations of the cabinets of Harold Macmillan and Margaret Thatcher. nine days’ wonder однодневка (об успехе, новости) M E A N I N G : something that has short lived appeal and is soon forgotten This film star is a nine days’ wonder. ORIGIN: The idiom alludes to the fact that dogs (like cats) are born blind. After nine days, in other words, their eyes are open to see clearly. no ifs and buts и никаких возражений / пререканий; никаких «но» / «если» M E A N I N G : no excuses, hesitations, delaying tactics No ifs and buts, just do the work and tell me when it’s finished. ORIGIN: The meaning has changed since the 16th century, when it meant wishful thinking. It tends to be used 85