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wet behind the ears молоко на губах не обсохло M E A N I N G : young, inexperienced, and immature Lisa wouldn’t hire him as a manager because he was too wet behind the ears. ORIGIN: When a baby colt or calf is born, it’s wet all over with birth fluid. It quickly starts to dry, but the little indentation behind its ears stays wet the longest. Farmers always knew this, but some word experts think that in the early 20th century, officers in the American armed forces began using this barnyard expression to describe new soldiers. wet blanket нытик; зануда; кайфоломщик M E A N I N G : a person who spoils other people’s fun by being depressing, dull, sour, nagging, or humorless I hope Terry doesn’t come to the amusement park with us – he’s such a wet blanket. ORIGIN: This is an early 19th century expression. Native Americans and others often put out their campfires with blankets they had dipped in the nearest river. If fire represents enthusiasm, excitement, passion, and joy, then the wet blanket that puts out the fire stands for a pessimist or spoilsport. what makes smb tick что их волнует / цепляет M E A N I N G : if you know what makes someone tick, you understand the reasons for their behavior and personality A good salesperson knows what makes a customer tick. ORIGIN: This is said when someone’s motives are puzzling or when their stamina or enthusiasm is surprising. The image compares the person’s mind with a clockwork motor. 142