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now in the context of a warning to someone, especially a child, to do as they are told without any ifs and buts. no pain, no gain без труда не вытащишь и рыбку из пруда M E A N I N G : you cannot obtain the reward without suffering the process of getting it We tried to make television programs that were new and different, and we weren’t always successful, but no pain, no gain. ORIGIN: the expression is twentieth century American and derives from proverbial expression such as, Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Its appeal comes from the simple rhyme. no rest for the wicked «ни сна, ни отдыха измученной душе» M E A N I N G : you cannot relax I can’t talk – I’ve got to finish this essay. There’s no rest for the wicked. ORIGIN: Literally this phrase means that sinners must endure eternal torment in Hell after death, but is now used humorously to imply that you are so busy you must have been wicked to deserve such hardship. The Russian equivalent comes from A. Borodin’s opera “Prince Igor.” no room / not enough room to swing a cat негде повернуться; мало места M E A N I N G : to be / have very little physical room to move about; a very small place There is not enough room to swing a cat in our flat, so I don’t think a party is a good idea. ORIGIN: There are various suggested origins of the phrase. Swinging cats by their tails as a mark for sportsmen was once a popular amusement. Also, the cat o’ nine tails was the notorious whip used to keep 86