[flower child] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A young person whobelieves in nonviolence and carries flowers around to symbolize hispeace-loving nature. Flower children are supposed to be nonviolent, but they sure make a lot of noise when they demonstrate! 2. Anyperson who cannot cope with reality. «Face facts, Suzie, stop beingsuch a flower child!»
[at fault] {adj. phr.} Responsible for an error or failure; to blame. The driver who didn’t stop at the red light was at fault in the accident. When the engine would not start, the mechanic looked at all the parts to find what was at fault. Syn.: IN THE WRONG.
Идиома: as yet Перевод: пока что, еще Пример: As yet, our secretary has not talked about her plans to leave the company. Наша секретарь пока что не говорила о своих планах уйти из компании.
[spill the beans] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell a secret to someonewho is not supposed to know about it. John’s friends were going tohave a surprise party for him, but Tom spilled the beans. Compare:GIVE AWAY, LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, TELL TALES OUT OF SCHOOL.
Идиома: along with (someone or something) Перевод: вместе с кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: I went to the concert along with my friend. Я пошел на концерт вместе со своим другом.
Идиома: one way or another Перевод: каким-либо образом Пример: One way or another I am going to attend the annual general meeting tomorrow. Так или иначе, но я собираюсь посетить завтра ежегодное общее собрание.
[little theater] {n.} A theater, usually with nonprofessionalactors and actresses, which presents plays more for personal pleasureand practice than for profit. Little theater groups are active inall parts of the United States. Many famous actors began in littletheaters.
[as to] {prep.} 1. In connection with; about; regarding. There is no doubt as to his honesty. As to your final grade, that depends on your final examination. Syn.: WITH RESPECT TO. 2. According to; following; going by. They sorted the eggs as to size and color.
[have the courage of one’s convictions] {v. phr.} To be braveenough to act according to your beliefs. Steve showed that he hadthe courage of his convictions by refusing to help another studentcheat in the exam. Owen knew that Pete had started the fight, buthe was afraid to say so; he did not have the courage … Читать далее
[slack off] {v. phr.} 1. To become less active; grow lazy. Sinceconstruction work has been slacking off toward the end of the summer, many workers were dismissed. 2. To gradually reduce; taper off. The snowstorms tend to slack off over the Great Lakes by the first ofApril.
Идиома: double-check (something) Перевод: проверить что-либо еще раз, чтобы убедиться, что все хорошо, что все правильно Пример: I double-checked the price of the airplane ticket. Я еще раз проверил цену авиабилета.
Идиома: go ballistic Идиома: go ballistic разг. Перевод: выйти из себя, «взвинтиться», потерять над собой контроль Пример: When I told Mom I was pregnant she went ballistic. Когда я рассказала маме, что беременна, она взвинтилась
[moving spirit] {n. phr.} The main figure behind a business or anactivity; the one who inspires the others. Mr. Smith is the movingspirit behind our expansion plans.
Идиома: pass through someone’s mind Перевод: подумать, вспомнить о чем-либо вкратце Пример: It passed through my mind that I would need to go to the bank and get more money before my holiday. Я вкратце вспомнил, что перед отпуском мне придется пойти в банк и снять побольше денег.
[dig up] {v.}, {informal} To find or get with some effort. Sue dug up some useful material for her English composition. Jim asked each boy to dig up twenty-five cents to pay for the hot dogs and soda. Compare: DIG OUT.
Идиома: penny pincher Идиома: penny pincher разг. Перевод: крохобор, скряга Пример: The man is a penny pincher and will never spend any money. Этот человек — скряга, и он никогда не потратит ни на что денег.
Идиома: split hairs Перевод: спорить о незначительных вещах, о мелочах; вдаваться в ненужные подробности Пример: The manager makes many good points but he has a tendency to split hairs and waste our time. Менеджер говорит много правильных вещей, но он часто начинает вдаваться в ненужные подробности, чем тратит наше время.
[to and fro] {adv. phr.} Forward and back again and again. Father pushed Judy in the swing, and she went to and fro. Bussesgo to and fro between the center of the city and the city limits The man walked to and fro while he waited for his phone call. Compare: BACK AND FORTH.
Идиома: here you go / there you go / here you are / there you are Перевод: вежливые выражения, использующиеся при вручении, передаче чего-либо кому-либо; часто переводятся, как «Вот, пожалуйста», «Держите», и т. п. Пример: Here you go. Here is your hamburger and your drink. Вот, пожалуйста. Ваш гамбургер и напиток. «Can you pass me … Читать далее
Идиома: a shot in the arm Идиома: a shot in the arm разг. Перевод: поддержка; дополнительный стимул, стимулирующее средство Пример: My job search got a shot in the arm when the company president called me for an interview. Мой поиск работы получил поддержку, когда президент компании позвал меня на собеседование.
Идиома: feel something in one’s bones / know something in one’s bones Перевод: интуитивно чувствовать что-либо, предчувствовать что-либо Пример: I feel it in my bones that I will win the lottery this month. У меня такое чувство, что в этом месяце я выиграю лотерею.
[on the bench] 1. Sitting in a law court as a judge. JudgeWyzanski is on the bench this morning. 2. Sitting among thesubstitute players. The coach had to keep his star player on thebench with a sprained ankle. Compare: BENCH WARMER.
[spruce up] {v.}, {informal} To make clean or neat. Mary sprucedup the house before her company came. John spruced himself upbefore he went out on his date.
[heavy-duty] {adj.} Made for long or hard use; very strong. Thelumberman used heavy-duty trucks for hauling logs down the mountains. The workers in the steel mill have heavy-duty gloves for handlinghot steel. Mrs. Carlson bought a heavy-duty cleanser to clean hergreasy oven.
[keep under one’s hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep secret; nottell. Mr. Jones knew who had won the contest, but he kept it underhis hat until it was announced publicly. — Often used as a command. Keep it under your hat. Syn.: KEEP TO ONESELF.
[in turn] {adv. phr.} According to a settled order; each followinganother. Each man in turn got up and spoke. Two teacherssupervised the lunch hour in turn. Two of the three boys teasetheir younger brother — John, the biggest, teases Bob, the middle boy;and Bob in turn teases Tim, the youngest. Compare: IN ORDER.
[perk up] {v.} To get or give back pep, vigor, health, or spirit;become or make more lively; liven up. He perked up quickly afterhis illness. The rain perked up the flowers wonderfully.
[say one’s peace] or [speak one’s piece] {v. phr.} To say openlywhat you think; say, especially in public, what you usually say or areexpected to say. John told the boss that he thought he was wrongand the boss got angry. He said, «You’ve said your little piece, so goon home.» Every politician got up and … Читать далее
[pat on the back ] {v. phr.} 1. To clap lightly on the back insupport, encouragement, or praise. The coach patted the player onthe back and said a few encouraging words. 2. To make your support orencouragement for felt; praise. After he won the game, everyone patted him on the back for days.
[make hay while the sun shines] {v. phr.} To do something at theright time; not wait too long. Dick had a free hour so he made haywhile the sun shone and got his lesson for the next day. Compare:MAKE THE MOST OF.
[take the rap] {v. phr.}, {slang} To receive punishment; to beaccused and punished. All of the boys took apples, but only Johntook the rap. Joe took the burglary rap for his brother and wentto prison for two years.
Идиома: as a result of (something) Перевод: в результате чего-либо Пример: As a result of a car accident my friend could not work for several months. В результате дорожного происшествия мой друг не мог работать несколько месяцев.
Идиома: down-to-earth / down to earth Перевод: реалистичный, приземленный, не претенциозный Пример: I like Mrs. Wilson because she’s so down to earth, so natural. Мне нравится миссис Уилсон, потому что она такая приземленная, такая естественная.
[make one’s blood boil] or [make the blood boil] {v. phr.},{informal} To make someone very angry. When someone calls me a liarit makes my blood boil. It made Mary’s blood boil to see thechildren make fun of the crippled girl. Compare: BOILING POINT.
Идиома: have a short fuse Перевод: быть вспыльчивым, легко выходить из себя Пример: Watch your tongue — he’s got a very short fuse. Следи что говоришь — он легко выходит из себя.
Идиома: not to know beans about something Идиома: not to know beans about something Разг. Перевод: ничего не знать о чем-либо, не иметь ни малейшего представления о чем-либо Пример: I don’t know beans about computers — I’ve never even used one. Я ничего не знаю о компьютерах, я даже никогда не работал за компьютером.
[carriage trade] {n.}, {literary} Rich or upper class people. The hotel is so expensive that only the carriage trade stays there. The carriage trade buys its clothes at the best stores.
[as good as one’s word] or [good as one’s word] {adj. phr.} Trustworthy; sure to keep your promise. The coach said he would give the players a day off if they won, and he was as good as his word. We knew she was always good as her word, so we trusted her.
[loose] See: AT LOOSE ENDS, CAST OFF or CAST LOOSE, CUT LOOSE, FASTAND LOOSE, HAVE A SCREW LOOSE, LET LOOSE or SET LOOSE or TURN LOOSE, ON THE LOOSE.
[good riddance] {n.} A loss that you are glad about. Often used asan exclamation, and in the sentence «good riddance to bad rubbish». Toshow that you are glad that something or somebody has been taken orsent away. The boys thought it was good riddance when thetroublemaker was sent home. When Mr. Roberts’ old car was … Читать далее
[look like the cat that ate the canary] or [look like the cat thatswallowed the canary] {v. phr.} To seem very self-satisfied; look asif you had just had a great success. Peter bet on the poorest horsein the race and when it won, he looked like the cat that ate thecanary. When she won the … Читать далее
[crack a smile] {v. phr.}, {informal} To let a smile show on one’s face; permit a smile to appear. Bob told the whole silly story without even cracking a smile. Scrooge was a gloomy man, who never cracked a smile. When we gave the shy little boy an ice cream cone, he finally cracked a … Читать далее
[rustproof] {adj.} Free from rusting or corrosion; permeated withanti-rust chemical agents. My new watch is rustproof and waterproofand I can wear it while swimming or taking a shower.
Идиома: get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself Перевод: взять себя в руки, контролировать в себя, владеть собой Пример: When he cried, she said, «Get a grip on yourself, Dear.» Когда он заплакал, она сказала: «Возьми себя в руки, дорогой». The man got a grip of himself and calmed down. Человек … Читать далее
[good grief!] {interj.}, {informal} Wow! Indication of surprise, good or bad. «Good grief,» Joe cried out loud. «Is this all youwill pay me for my hard work?» What a figure Melanie has, goodgrief! I wonder if she would be willing to go out with me. Compare:GOODNESS GRACIOUS!, HEAVENLY DAYS!, HOLY CATS or HOLY COW or … Читать далее
Идиома: vote with one’s feet Перевод: уйти, хлопнув дверью; показать недовольство чем-либо при уходе Пример: Many of the citizens voted with their feet and began to move to another city. Многие горожане выразили свое недовольство и переехали в другой город.
[at one’s elbow] {adv. phr.} Close beside you; nearby. The President rode in an open car with his wife at his elbow. Mary practiced for several years to become a champion swimmer and her mother was always at her elbow to help her. Contrast: BREATHE DOWN ONE’S NECK.
[hold down] {v.} 1. To keep in obedience; keep control of; continueauthority or rule over. Kings used to know very well how to holddown the people. 2. {informal} To work satisfactorily at. John hadheld down a tough job for a long time.
[take to the cleaners] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To win all the moneyanother person has. Watch out if you play poker withJoe; he’ll take you to the cleaners. 2. To cheat a person out of hismoney and possessions by means of a crooked business transaction orother means of dishonest conduct. I’ll never forgive myself forbecoming … Читать далее
Идиома: until hell freezes over Идиома: until hell freezes over разг. Перевод: навсегда, навечно Пример: He said that he would not talk to his girlfriend again until hell freezes over. Он сказал, что больше никогда в жизни не заговорит со своей девушкой.