in effect

[take effect] {v. phr.} 1. To have an unexpected or intended result; cause a change. * /It was nearly an hour before the sleeping pill took effect./ 2. To become […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

into effect

[into effect] {adv. phr.} Into use or operation. * /The new rule was put into effect at once./ * /The judge ordered the old suspended penalty into effect./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

to that effect

[to that effect] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With that meaning. * /She said she hated spinach, or words to that effect./ * /When I leave, I will write you to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

to the effect that

[to the effect that] {adj. phr.} With the meaning or purpose; to say that. * /He made a speech to the effect that we would all keep our jobs even […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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висеть на телефоне

[висеть на телефоне] {v. phr.} {informal} [vi`s'et' na t'el'e`fon'e] {literally} to be hanging on the […]

pass the buck

[pass the buck] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make another person decide something or accept a responsibility or give orders […]

potluck

[potluck] See: [TAKE POTLUCK].

Irish toast

May the enemies of Ireland never eat bread nor drink whisky, but be tormented with itching without benefit of scratching.