Значение идиомы flip one’s lid
[flip one’s lid] also [flip one’s wig] {slang} 1. To lose one’stemper. When that pushy salesman came back Mom really flipped herlid. Compare: BLOW A FUSE. 2. To lose your mind; become insane. When
Значение идиомы think twice
[think twice] {v.} To think again carefully; reconsider; hesitate. The teacher advised Lou to think twice before deciding to quitschool. Compare: THINK BETTER OF.
Значение идиомы on end
[on end] {adj. phr.} Seemingly endless. – Used with plural nouns oftime. Judy spent hours on end writing and rewriting her essay. During July and August there was no rain for weeks on end.
Значение идиомы by the skin of one’s teeth
[by the skin of one’s teeth] {adv. phr.} By a narrow margin; with no room to spare; barely. The drowning man struggled, and I got him to land by the skin of my teeth.
Значение идиомы color guard
[color guard] {n.} A military guard of honor for the flag of a country; also: a guard of honor to carry and protect a flag or banner. There were four Marines in the color
Значение идиомы short haul
[short haul] {n.} A short distance; a short trip. TheScoutmaster said that it was just a short haul to the lake. Theman from the moving company said they did not make short hauls, so
Значение идиомы then again
[then again] {adv.} As an opposite possibility; another thing. He may be here tomorrow. Then again, he may not come until nextweek. I thought you told me about the fire, but then again itcould
Значение идиомы come again
[come again] {v.}, {informal} Please repeat; please say that again.- Usually used as a command. “Harry has just come into a fortune,” my wife said. “Come again? ” I asked her, not believing it.
Значение идиомы to pieces
[to pieces] {adv. phr.} 1. Into broken pieces or fragments;destroyed. The cannon shot the town to pieces. The vase fell topieces in Mary’s hand. 2. {informal} So as not to work; into a stateof
Значение идиомы and how!
[and how!] {interj.}, {informal} Yes, that is certainly right! – Used for emphatic agreement. “Did you see the game?” “And how!” “Isn’t Mary pretty?” “And how she is!” Syn.: YOU BET, YOU SAID IT.