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Find out/Know/Learn/Tell (someone) a thing or two (about someone or something) - знать что-л. о ком-л. (не осо¬ бенно приятное); подвергнуть кого-л. критике; сказать пару «ласковых» (слов) Bits of information or criticism about someone or something; a few facts about someone or something; scold someone, become angry at someone: I told Bob a thing or two about cars. * I know a thing or two about Mary that would really shock you. * I plan to tell my neighbor a thing or two about his dog when I see him. For two cents - сделать что-л. не задумываясь, охотно, не долго думая, легко If you would do something unpleasant to someone for two cents, you mean that you very much want to do it to them. A cent is the coin with the smallest value in American money and two cents is worth very little: For two cents I'd hit him. He's so darned spoiled and stuck up. * Paul was so angry that he said for two cents he would quit the team. For two pins (inf) - ещё чуть-чуть; чуть было не; быть готовым; долго уговаривать не надо Used to indicate that you are very tempted to do something, especially out of annoyance; without further thought or hesitation, without much persuading, very nearly, although it might be unwise: Roger was very rude to us again. For two pins I could have hit him on the nose. * For two pins I would join you on your world cruise, Maggie! Get two strikes against one - все аргументы против (человека) Get a number of things against one; be in a position where success is unlikely (from baseball): Poor Bob got two strikes against him when he tried to explain where he was last night. 48