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наводить порядки | throw one's weight about (Mr. Simpson wouldn't hurt a fly, but he has to put up a front because his wife calls him Poppet. One can readily appreciate that when a husband hears himself addressed day in and day out as Poppet, he feels he must throw his weight about. His self-respect demands it. ART Vancouver) |
наводить свои порядки | throw one's weight about (Mr. Simpson wouldn't hurt a fly, but he has to put up a front because his wife calls him Poppet. One can readily appreciate that when a husband hears himself addressed day in and day out as Poppet, he feels he must throw his weight about. His self-respect demands it. (P.G. Wodehouse) ART Vancouver) |