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it is can turn in a very small space. The old sixpenny coin was one of the smallest in circulation in Britain prior to decimalization in 1971: London Taxis can turn on a sixpence.
Same old sixpence (old-fashioned) - ничуть не изменил ся, всё тот же; всё такой же; каким ты был, таким ты и остался
Said of a person who hasn't changed a bit: Everywhere you willfind Lewis to be the same old sixpence. * Come right along in, Susan Fosdick. I declare if you ain't the same old sixpence!
Six bits (sl) - 75 американских центов; часть приветствен¬ ного лозунга
Seventy-five cents: Lend me six bits till Friday, Sam. I've spent all my allowance. Also, part of the cheer in somebody's honor: Two bits, four bits, six bits, dollar — all for (name) stand up and holler.
Six feet under - покоиться в земле; быть на том свете, в лучшем мире
Dead and buried: Old Sam Gates! He's been six feet under for twenty years now!
(It's) Six of one and half a dozen of the other // Six and two threes - безразлично; никакой/без разницы; что в лоб, что по лбу; оба хороши/виноваты
There is little or no difference at all between two alternatives; when said of a bad situation, it means that two people or groups are equally responsible: Harriet's always accusing Donald of starting arguments, but if you ask me, it's six of one and half a dozen of the other. * We can go in your car or mine, it's six and two threes.
Six of the best - порка, розги (вид телесного наказания, применявшийся в школе)
Six strokes with the cane, a school punishment; a kind of corporal punishment: Parents were very strict two
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