the knacker’s yard

کشتارگاه، سلاخ خانه

A state of ruin or failure due to having become useless or obsolete. Refers to a slaughterhouse for old or injured horses

Once a booming industry before the age of the Internet, home video rental has largely ended up in the knacker’s yard these days

 Drink like a fish

در میخوارگی افراط کردن، خیلی مشروب خوردن

to drink too much alcohol at one time

 I’m worried about Paul—he’s been drinking like a fish again

 I hate going to fraternity parties—it’s not very fun when I’m sober and everyone else is drinking like a fish

 keep a close watch on/over someone/something

به دقت چیزی یا کسی را زیرنظر داشتن

To carefully observe or monitor a situation for problems or changes

You can also say “keep a watch” or “keep watch”

Could you please water my plants and keep a close watch on my house while I am away

 Keep a close watch over the sauce and to make sure it simmers and doesn’t boil