Значение идиомы as far as
[as far as] or [so far as] {adv. phr.} 1. To the degree or amount that; according to what, how much, or how far. John did a good job as far as he went,
Значение идиомы take leave of
[take leave of] {v. phr.} I. To abandon, go away from, or becomeseparated from. – Usually used in the phrase “take leave of one’ssenses”. Come down from the roof, Billy! Have you taken leave
Значение идиомы rain or shine
[rain or shine] {adv. phr.} 1. If the weather is stormy or if it isfair. The parade will start promptly, rain or shine. 2. Nomatter;if your luck is good or bad. Sam knows he
Значение идиомы it’s a cinch
[it’s a cinch] {informal sentence} It is very easy. “What aboutthe final exam?” Fred asked. “It was a cinch” Sam answered. Compare:PIECE OF CAKE.
Значение идиомы make rounds
[make rounds] {v. phr.} To travel the same route, making severalstops along the way. The milkman makes his rounds every morning. The doctor makes the rounds of the hospital rooms.
Значение идиомы catch it
[catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded or punished. – Usually used of children. John knew he would catch it when he came home late for supper. Wow, Johnny! When
Значение идиомы blue collar worker
[blue collar worker] {n. phr.} A manual laborer who is probably a labor union member. Because Jack’s father is a blue collar worker, Jack was so anxious to become an intellectual. Contrast: WHITE COLLAR
Значение идиомы slow burn
[slow burn] {n.}, {informal} A slowly increasing feeling of anger. The boys kept teasing John, and watched him do a slow burn. Barbara’s slow burn ended only when Mary explained themisunderstanding.
Значение идиомы in a zone
[in a zone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} In a daze; in a daydream;in a state of being unable to concentrate. Professor Smith putseveryone in a zone.
Значение идиомы lay it on
[lay it on] or [lay it on thick] also [put it on thick] or [spreadit on thick] or [lay it on with a trowel] {v. phr.}, {informal} Topersuade someone by using very much flattery;