Значение идиомы blow one’s lines
[blow one’s lines] or [fluff one’s lines] {v. phr.}, {informal} To forget the words you are supposed to speak while acting in a play. The noise backstage scared Mary and she blew her lines.
Значение идиомы if it’s not one thing it’s another
[if it’s not one thing it’s another] If a certain thing doesn’t gowrong, another most probably will. When John lost his keys and hiswallet, and his car wouldn’t start, he exclaimed in despair, “If
Значение идиомы button one’s lip
[button one’s lip] also [zip one’s lip] {v. phr.}, {slang} To stop talking; keep a secret; shut your mouth; be quiet. The man was getting loud and insulting and the cop told him to
Значение идиомы play one’s cards right
[play one’s cards right] or [play one’s cards well] {v. phr.},{informal} To use abilities and opportunities so as to be successful;act cleverly; make the best use of your place or skills. Thatmillionaire started with
Значение идиомы welcome mat
[welcome mat] {n.} 1. A mat for wiping your shoes on, often withthe word “welcome” on it, that is placed in front of a door. Motherbought a welcome mat for our new house. 2.
Значение идиомы fall in
[fall in] or [into place] {v. phr.} To suddenly make sense; findthe natural or proper place for the missing pieces of a puzzle. When the detectives realized that a second man was seen at
Значение идиомы Vietnam syndrome
[Vietnam syndrome] {n.}, {informal} An attitude in governmentcircles that diplomacy may be more effective in solving localpolitical problems in other countries than the use of military force, stemming from the failure of the U.
Значение идиомы into effect
[into effect] {adv. phr.} Into use or operation. The new rulewas put into effect at once. The judge ordered the old suspendedpenalty into effect.
Значение идиомы hope against hope
[hope against hope] {v. phr.} To try to hope when things lookblack; hold to hope in bad trouble. The mother continued to hopeagainst hope although the plane was hours late. Jane hoped againsthope that
Значение идиомы strong language
[strong language] {n. phr.} Cursing; swearing. When Ned learnedthat he had been fired, he used some very strong language about hisboss.