Значение идиомы make the grade
[make the grade] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make good; succeed. It was clear that Mr. Baker had made the grade in the insurancebusiness. It takes hard study to make the grade in school.
Значение идиомы in season
[in season] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. {literary} At the proper orbest time. Fred’s father told him that he was not old enough yetbut that he would learn to drive in season. 2a. At
Значение идиомы short
[short] See: CAUGHT SHORT, FALL SHORT, FOR SHORT, IN BRIEF or INSHORT, IN SHORT ORDER, IN SHORT SUPPLY, MAKE SHORT WORK OF, RUN SHORT, SELL SHORT, THE LONG AND THE SHORT.
Значение идиомы ahead of the game
[ahead of the game] {adv. or adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. In a position of advantage; winning ; ahead ; making it easier to win or succeed. The time you spend studying when you are
Значение идиомы get a line on
[get a line on] {v. phr.} To receive special, sometimes evenconfidential information about something. Before Bill accepted hisnew position, he got a line on how the business was being run.
Значение идиомы edge out
[edge out] {v.} To defeat in competition or rivalry; take the placeof; force out. Harry edged out Tom for a place in Mary’saffections. Signal lights on cars have gradually edged out handsignals.
Значение идиомы bottleneck
[bottleneck] {n.} A heavy traffic congestion. In Chicago the worst bottleneck is found where the Kennedy and the Eden’s expressways separate on the way to the airport.
Значение идиомы holier-than-thou
[holier-than-thou] {adj.} Acting as if you are better than othersin goodness, character, or reverence for God; acting as if morallybetter than other people. Most people find holier-than-thou actionsin others hard to accept. After Mr.
Значение идиомы canned heat
[canned heat] {n.} Chemicals in a can which burn with a hot, smokeless flame. Some people use canned heat to keep food warm. The mountain climbers used canned heat for cooking.
Значение идиомы put up or shut up
[put up or shut up] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To bet your money onwhat you say or stop saying it. – Often used as a command; oftenconsidered rude. The man from out of town