trol over all expenses. Security of transactions is guaranteed by a code and signature. Note: The expression is not equivalent in meaning to the term credit card—a plastic card that is different from a payment card in that it does not remove money from the user’s account after every transaction: Whenever I get my credit card statement, I open it with caution and fear. Who knows when they will get into your savings. monkey jacket • monkey suit monkey jacket—(Nautical) any tight, short jacket, especially one that is part of a uniform: In 1889 a monkey jacket took the place of the blue tunic. monkey suit—(sl.) a fancy uniform or formal suit: Neither of my two hats went well with the monkey suit . monkey something • monkey with something monkey something—imitate smth. such as smb.’s manner, technique, etc.: This was my first attempt at monkeying his style. Had fun trying it. monkey with something—(coll., also: monkey about with some- thing ) 1. try to adjust or fix smth. (especially of an effort that does not succeed): I was still monkeying with my tie when Katie came in. 2. (used showing disapproval) meddle with smth. (making unauthorized changes, etc.): Somebody has been monkeying with it before as the two bolts that hold the bar in place are missing. more cry than wool • more kicks than halfpence more cry than wool —much clamor or fuss with insignificant results: Her diary was much more cry than wool and Mary MacLane was a startling figure only because the times were so colorless and mild. more kicks than halfpence —(also: more kicks than half-pen- nies) more harshness than kindness: The life of a boy on board a ship isn’t one to be envied, he is at every one’s beck and call, and gets more kicks than halfpence . more than one bargains for • more than one can shake a stick at more than one bargains for—1. said of an unpleasant surprise at the negative consequences of one’s action: A crook got more than he bargained for when he tried to rob a 77-year-old woman. That woman was a former deputy sheriff … and fought back. 2. said when the outcome of one’s action is even better or more favorable than one had expected: I found myself leafing through the book…. To say the least, I got more than I bargained for —an emotional connection with a brave and inspirational author. more than one can shake a stick at—said of a large number or quantity of smth.: Don’t worry about seeing islands. On the ferry to Sweden you’ll see more than you can shake a stick at . Mother of Southwestern Statesmen, the • Mother State, the Mother of Southwestern Statesmen, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the state of Tennessee: Other nicknames include… “The Mother of Southwestern Statesmen ,” because Tennessee fur- nished the United States three presidents and a number of other leaders. Mother State, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the state of Vir- ginia: Such estates were the special pride of the Mother State , aristocratic old Virginia. These ancient homesteads were owned by the most prominent families. Mother’s Day • Mothering Sunday Mother’s Day—(U.S.) the second Sunday in May set aside to celebrate mothers: Almost all mothers agree that receiving a card on Mother’s Day holds special emotional meaning. Mothering Sunday—(UK) similar in meaning to Mother’s Day and observed on the fourth Sunday in Lent, therefore its date varies: During the 17th century, England began to cele- brate “Mothering Sunday .” motor car (UK) • motor car (U.S.) motor car (UK)—an automobile; a four-wheel road vehicle: John was driving a motor car eastwards when it skidded on the icebound roadway, causing the car to turn completely round. motor car (U.S.)—1. = motor car (UK): It takes a leisurely sort of a millionaire indeed who can afford to come in his motor car all the way downtown through the press and strain of Broadway traffic. 2. a self-propelled vehicle operated on rails along a regular route: Do you remember those railroad motor cars you used to see in the fifties and sixties on virtually every line in the U.S. and Canada? motor caravan • touring caravan motor caravan—a motor vehicle designed to serve as self- contained living quarters for recreational travel: Our intention was to use the house as a base in France and then travel throughout Europe in our motor caravan . touring caravan—a mobile, non-motorized caravan with living facilities that can be towed by a vehicle and used as a residence: Drivers must have a minimum of third party insur- ance required for towing a touring caravan . move away • move off move away—1. go away; depart: Eventually the police and the crowd reached an understanding and the crowd moved away . 2. leave a place where one has lived: The house was let to a retired couple for a while, but they moved away up to Inverness. move off—1. (of a vehicle) start moving: The bus moved off before the passengers had got on board. 2. = move away 1: As the crowd moved off , some of its members looted the windows of West End shops. 3. (of goods) be sold off: A second or third edition of the book moves off languidly enough. movie theater • moving theater movie theater—a building where movies are shown to an audience; a cinema: When we go to a movie theater today, we experience a much different world than the theater-goer of the early twentieth century. moving theater—virtual reality simulator with seats moving where you actually ride with the movie and experience every bump, dip and turn: How am I to eat and drink in a moving theater seat tossing me around for two hours. Mr. Right • right Charlie Mr. Right—(also: right guy, the) a perfect romantic or mar- riage partner: When she found herself in a romantic rut last winter, she began to despair of ever meeting Mr. Right . Cf.: Mr. Right Now—(a jocular pun on the former) a man who is not to be considered for a permanent relationship: One look at a man’s face may give a woman important clues about whether he’s “Mr. Right” or just “Mr. Right Now .” right Charlie —(sl., also: right Charley) a fool; a simpleton: You made me look a right Charlie when you told everyone about me getting so drunk last night. mutton dressed as lamb • wolf in sheep’s clothing mutton dressed as lamb—said of a middle-aged woman dressed in too youthful a style: You would never be able to describe her as mutton dressed up as lamb because she obvi- ously still feels young. wolf in sheep’s clothing—said of a person or thing that appears peaceful and harmless but is really harmful or hostile: monkey jacket – 238 –