take care of

[in charge] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, 1. In authority or control; in a position to care for or supervise; responsible. * /If you have any questions, ask the boss. He's […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

have a care

[have a care] {v. phr.}, {formal} To be careful what you do. * /Jane, have a care what you're doing with that valuable glass./ * /The judge told him to […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

couldn't care less

[couldn't care less] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be indifferent; not care at all. * /The students couldn't care less about the band; they talk all through the concert./ Also heard […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take charge

[take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take control or responsibility; undertake the care or management (of persons or things). * /When Mrs. Jackson was in the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Mignon McLaughlin

U.S. journalist, author of The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960 No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while […]

язык проглатывать

[язык проглатывать] {v. phr.} {informal} [ya`zyik pro`glatyivat'] {literally} swallow one's tongue; usually […]

close in

[close in] {v.} To come in nearer from all sides. * /We wanted the boat to reach shore before the fog closed in./ - Often […]

pull through

[pull through] {v.} 1. To help through; bring safely through a difficulty or sudden trouble; save. * /A generous loan showed […]