Смысл:
A-line 
A-line1. [ʹeı͵laın] n
<Í> 1) трапециевидный силуэт
2) одежда трапециевидного силуэта
2. [ʹeı͵laın] a
<Í> напоминающий букву А, трапециевидный
A-line dress [skirt] - платье [юбка] трапециевидной формы
Ne Идиома
a barnburner
an exciting game, a cliff-hanger When the Flames play the Oilers it's a barnburner - a great game.
a bee in her bonnet
upset, a bit angry, on edge Aunt Betsy was kind of cranky, like she had a bee in her bonnet.
a bone to pick
something to argue about, a matter to discuss "Joe sounded angry when he said, ""I have a bone to pick with you."""
a bundle of nerves
"a very nervous person; uptight person" May has so many problems - she's just a bundle of nerves.
a downer (drug)
a drug that relaxes you, a sedative Before bedtime he took a downer to help him relax and sleep.
a downer (sadness)
an event or statement that causes sadness News of the war was a downer. Most of the people dreadedwar.
a fine line
a close relationship, not much difference Sometimes there is a fine line between love and lust.
a fine-toothed comb
a careful search, a search for a detail She read the file carefully - went over it with a fine-toothed comb.
a fool and his money are soon parted
"a fool will spend all his money quickly; easy come, easy go" After he had spent his fortune, he remembered this saying: A fool and his money are soon parted.
a foregone conclusion
a certain conclusion, a predictable result That he'll graduate is a foregone conclusion. He is a good student.
a game one
a willing player, a rough and ready person I can see that Bev's a game one. She plays hard and doesn't quit.
a goner
something that is lost or beyond help I thought he was a goner, but the cat came back. He's home.
a necktie party
a hanging, a lynching If the men catch the outlaw, they want to have a necktie party.
a new broom sweeps clean
an employee works hard on the first day or two, make a good impression "After my first day working for Grandfather, he said, ""A new broom sweeps clean."""
a new lease on life
a feeling that life will be better, a fresh start The promotion gave him a new lease on life.
a redneck
a person who is intolerant of other opinions and cultures, a bigot "If you ask a redneck he'll say, ""Find a job or starve - and if you don't like it, too bad."""
a run for your money
strong competition, an opponent I should enter the election and give him a run for his money.
a short one
a small drink, a small amount of liquor """Can I pour you a drink?"" ""Yes. A short one, please."""
a stitch in time saves nine
a small repair may prevent a large repair I believe in maintenance. A stitch in time saves nine.
a stone's throw
a short distance, 25 metres A deer came into the yard, just a stone's throw from our door.
a tall one
a large drink of liquor, a strong drink After he heard the bad news, he poured himself a tall one.
a yawner
a boring event, a book etc. that is not interesting I went to the movie, but it was a yawner so I left.
after one
well-liked for agreeing with one
air one
make public something embarrassing that should be kept secret The dinner party became uncomfortable when the host began to air his colleagues' dirty laundry in public.tell about one
all in one
combined I was able to use my car for travelling and sleeping all in one.
all rolled up in one
combined His brother is president and vice-president all rolled up in one.
all your eggs in one basket
depending on one plan or one investment, hedge your bets If you invest all your money in one hotel, you'll have all your eggs in one basket.
along those lines
similar, on the same topic, in that vein He wants a job in health care or nursing, along those lines.
ants in one
restlessness, nervousness You are moving around as if you have ants in your pants the teacher said to the little boy.
apple of one
one
as new
like new, in mint condition For Sale: 1992 Mazda Miata, red, all options, low km, as new.
at/on one
close behind, as a constant follower or companion The large car was on my heels during my drive into town.
at one time
at a time in the past At one time the man had no money but now he is very rich.
at one with someone
share the same view as someone The other members of the committee are at one with me over my decision to fire the lazy worker.
at or on the tip of one
at the point of being said, almost remembered My former teacher's name is on the tip of my tongue and I will soon remember it.
at someone
always ready to serve somebody His eldest daughter is always at his beck and call when he spends an evening at home.
at the end of one
at the limit of one
at the top of one
as loud as one can, very loudly I yelled at the top of my lungs to get the attention of the man.
attend to someone
take care or deal with someone The doctor attended to the other patient before he got to my mother.
away out of line
(See way out of line)
back on one
return to good financial or physical health He is finally back on his feet after his company went out of business.
back on one's feet
physically healthy again My mother is back on her feet again after being sick with the flu for two weeks.
back to square one
back to where one started We were forced to go back to square one in our efforts to change the name of the company.
back to the salt mines
back to work, humorous expression to express going back to unpleasant work Well, lunch is over so let
back yourself into a corner
put yourself in a bad position, have no escape If you buy what you can't afford you back yourself into a corner.
backpack (business)
support, be the parent company First, GM backpacked Saab. Then they bought the company.
bad news
troublemaker, someone who causes problems Don't hire him. Everybody says he's bad news.
badger someone
get someone to do something by repeated questions or by bothering them I always have to badger my friend in order to make him return my computer game software.
bail someone or something out
help or rescue The government has decided to bail out the troubled bank.
ball is in someone's court
be someone else's move or turn The ball was in the union's court after the company made their final offer.