taking pictures

[x-raying machine] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Speed detection device by radar used by the police. * /The smokies are using the x-raying machine under the bridge!/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

double nickel

[double nickel] {adv.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} The nationally enforced speed limit on some highways - 55 MPH. * /We'd better go double nickel on this stretch, partner; there's […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

bear trap

[bear trap] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} A police radar unit designed to catch speeders. * /Watch the bear trap at exit 101./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

ten-four?

[ten-four?] {v. phr.}, {interrog.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Do you understand? * /Is that a ten-four?/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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раскладывать по полочкам

[раскладывать по полочкам] {v. phr.} [ras'kladyivat' po 'polochkam] To explain or understand smt. […]

David Shire

You can sort of be married, you can sort of be divorced, you can sort of be living together, but you can't sort of have a baby.

calculated risk

[calculated risk] {n.} An action that may fail but is judged more likely to succeed. * /The sending of troops to the […]

fit in with

[fit in with] {v. phr.} To fall into agreement or accord with. * /His plans to take a vacation in early July fit in […]