Фразеологизмы со словом about. Страница семь

set about

To begin; start.

After breakfast, Mother set about her household duties.

Benjamin Franklin set about teaming the printer's trade at an early age.

up and about

up and around

out and about

Recovered and able to move about; once again in good health after an illness.

Восстановить силы и быть в состоянии действовать снова; быть на ногах.

I am feeling tired because I have been up and around since five o’clock in the morning.

Я устал, потому что я с 5 утра на ногах.

My cousin has undergone a serious operation, but now she is up and about again.

Моя двоюродная сестра перенесла тяжелю операцию, но сейчас она снова на ногах.

My sister was ill for several weeks, but is now up and about again.

what about

About or concerning what; in connection with what. Often used alone as a question.

"I want to talk to you." "What about?"

what of it

what about it

What is wrong with it; what do you care.

"John missed the bus." "What of it?"

Martha said "That boy is wearing a green coat." Jan answered, "What of it?"

write home about

To become especially enthusiastic or excited about; boast about. Often used after to.

Быть чем-либо заинтересованным; хвастаться чем-либо.
Часто используется после "to".

"That was a dinner worth writing home about!" said Bill coming out of the restaurant.

Did you like your trip to Egypt?
You know, nothing to write home about.

Тебе понравилась твоя поездка в Египет?
Знаешь, ничего особенного.

Joe did a good enough job of painting but it was nothing to write home about.

Mary's trip to the World's Fair was something to write home about.