Английские идиомы
Значение идиомы zoom in
[zoom in] {v. phr.} 1. To rapidly close in on. The fighter planes zoomed in on the enemytarget. 2. To make a closeup of someone or something with a camera. The photographer zoomed in
Значение идиомы lead by the nose
[lead by the nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have full control of;make or persuade to do anything whatever. Many people areeasily influenced and a smart politician can lead them by the nose. Don’t let
Значение идиомы turn up one’s toes
[turn up one’s toes] {v. phr.}, {slang} To die. One morning thechildren found that their pet mouse had turned up his toes, so theyhad a funeral for him. Compare: PUSH UP THE DAISIES.
Значение идиомы stand to reason
[stand to reason] {v. phr.} To seem very likely from the knownfacts. If you have a driver’s license, it stands to reason you candrive. Joe is intelligent and studies hard; it stands to reasonthat
Значение идиомы give a wide berth
[give a wide berth] {v. phr.} To keep away from; keep a safedistance from. Mary gave the barking dog a wide berth. Jackgave a wide berth to the fallen electric wires. After Tom got
Значение идиомы look at
[look at] {v.} To have a way of thinking or feeling toward; thinkabout something in a certain way. Is he a hero or a villain? Thatdepends on how you look at it. Depending on
Значение идиомы keep body and soul together
[keep body and soul together] {v. phr.} To keep alive; survive. John was unemployed most of the year and hardly made enough money tokeep body and soul together. Compare: KEEP THE WOLF FROM THE
Значение идиомы back up
[back up] {v.} 1. To move backwards. The train was backing up. 2. To help or be ready to help; stay behind to help; agree with and speak in support of. Jim has joined
Значение идиомы half a loaf is better than none
[half a loaf is better than none] or [half a loaf is better than nobread] Part of what we want or need is better than nothing. – Aproverb. Albert wanted two dollars for shoveling
Значение идиомы out of gas
[out of gas] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of fuel. Be sure you don’t run out of gas when you go on a long distance tripby car. 2. Rundown; depleted of energy; in poor physical