Значение идиомы fast buck
[fast buck] or [quick buck] {slang} Money earned quickly andeasily, and sometimes dishonestly. You can make a fast buck at thegolf course by fishing balls out of the water trap. He isn’tinterested in a
Значение идиомы hang out one’s shingle
[hang out one’s shingle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To give publicnotice of the opening of an office, especially a doctor’s or lawyer’soffice, by putting up a small signboard. The young doctor hung outhis shingle and
Значение идиомы if anything
[if anything] {adv. phr.} More likely; instead; rather. Theweather forecast is not for cooler weather; if anything, it isexpected to be warmer. Joe isn’t a bad boy. If anything he’s apretty good one. Compare:
Значение идиомы thumb one’s nose
[thumb one’s nose] {v. phr.} 1. To hold one’s open hand in front ofone’s face with one’s thumb pointed at one’s nose as a sign of scornor dislike. After Bob ran into the house
Значение идиомы put one wise
[put one wise] {v. phr.} To bring one up-to-date; inform someone;explain. Our old friend David put us wise as to where the best usedcars could be found in Chicago.
Значение идиомы fly the coop
[fly the coop] {v. phr.}, {slang} To leave suddenly and secretly;run away. The robbers flew the coop before the police arrived. His partner flew the coop with all the money.
Значение идиомы follow-up
[follow-up] {n.} Additional work or research by means of which anearlier undertaking’s chances of success are increased. I hopeyou’ll be willing to do a bit of follow-up.
Значение идиомы whistle for
[whistle for] {v.}, {informal} To try to get but fail;look for that will not come. Mary didn’t even thank usfor helping her, so the next time she needs help she can whistle forit.
Значение идиомы love affair
[love affair] {n.} A friendship between lovers; a romance orcourtship. The love affair of Bob and Jane went on for months. Harry had many love affairs, but he never married.
Значение идиомы light out
[light out] {v.}, {slang} 1. To run as fast as you can. The boylit out for home with the bully chasing him. On the next pitch therunner will light out for second. 2. To