The sound of rain drumming on the roof of our house gently pulls me toward consciousness. I fight to return to sleep though, wrapped in a warm cocoon of blankets, safe at home. I’m vaguely aware that my head aches. Possibly I have the flu and this is why I’m allowed to stay in bed, even though I can tell I’ve been asleep a long time. My mother’s hand strokes my cheek and I don’t push it away as I would in wakefulness, never wanting her to know how much I crave that gentle touch. How much I miss her even though I still don’t trust her...

Идиома - это устойчивое выражение (или речевой оборот), значение которого не определяется значением входящих в его состав слов. Английские идиомы о деньгах 16. Look like a million dollars/bucks Если кто-то скажет вам, что вы look like a million dollars, то это огромный комплимент. "Выглядеть на миллион" - Wow, Mary, you look like a million dollars/bucks this evening. I love your dress! 17. Born...