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alternative choice, skill, course of action available to one in case the first one fails. The allusion is to the second string that bowmen kept in reserve: When Patrick became a professional tennis-player, he also opened up a sports shop so that he would have two strings to his bow. * Samantha has two strings to her bow; if her career in politics falls through, she can fall back on her law practice. (An) Hour in the morning is worth two in the evening (saying) - утро вечера мудренее If you run after two hares, you will catch neither (saying) за двумя зайцами погонишься, ни одного не поймаешь In two - надвое; на две части Into two parts or pieces; into two divisions: John and Mary pulled on the wishbone until it came in two. In two minds (about something) // Have two minds - на¬ ходиться в нерешительности, колебаться, стоять перед альтернативой; не знать, на что решиться Undecided about something: My niece is in two minds about whether or not she will visit me this summer. * Jenny says she's still in two minds about going to Jeff's engagement party. On the one hand, she wants to show him there are no hard feelings, but on the other, her presence might embarrass Mary. In two shakes (of a lamb's tail) (inf) // In two twos (inf) в два счёта; быстро; в мгновение ока; немедленно, тот¬ час; не успеть оглянуться Immediately, right away, in no time; very quickly and without difficulty: You needn't change your jacket, I'll sew the button on for you. I'll have it done in two shakes! * Wait just a moment! I'll be with you in two twos. 50