ball up

[ball] See: [BASE ON BALLS], [CARRY THE BALL], [FLY BALL], [FOUL BALL], [GET THE BALL ROLLING], [SET THE BALL ROLLING], [START THE BALL ROLLING], [GOPHER BALL], [GROUND BALL], [HAVE A […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

behind the eight-ball

[behind the eight-ball] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In a difficult position; in trouble. * /Mr. Thompson is an older man, and when he lost his job, he found he was behind […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

keep one's eye on the ball

[keep one's eye on the ball] {v. phr.} 1. To watch the ball at all times in a sport, usually in order to hit it or get it; not stop […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

get the ball rolling

[get the ball rolling] or [set the ball rolling] or [start the ball rolling] {informal} To start an activity or action; make a beginning; begin. * /George started the ball […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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грызть гранит науки

[грызть гранит науки] {v. phr.} [gryizt' gra`nit na`uki] {literally} Crack granite of science To work hard […]

Zsa Zsa Gabor

I have never hated a man enough to give his diamonds back.

come alive

[come alive] or [come to life] {v.} 1. {informal} To become alert or attentive; wake up and look alive; become active. * […]

round-eyed

[round-eyed] or [wide-eyed] also [large-eyed] {adj.} Very much surprised; astonished; awed. * /The people were round-eyed […]