cup of tea

[kettle of fish] {v. phr.}, {informal} Something to be considered; how things are; a happening; business. * /I thought he needed money, but it was another kettle of fish - […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

name is mud

[name is mud] {informal} (You) are in trouble; a person is blamed or no longer liked. - Used in the possessive. * /If you tell your mother I spilled ink […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

dish out

[dish out] {v.} 1. To serve (food) from a large bowl or plate. * /Ann's mother asked her to dish out the beans./ 2. {informal} To give in large quantities. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

down one's alley

[down one's alley] or [up one's alley] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Suited to your tastes and abilities; what you like or like to do. * /Baseball is right down Jim's alley./ […] 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 […]