Значение идиомы read over
[read over] {v. phr.} To read hurriedly in a rather superficialmanner. The professor said he had no time to read my essaythoroughly but that he had read it over and would comment later indetail.
Значение идиомы step out on
[step out on] {v. phr.} To be unfaithful to one’s marriage partneror steady lover. It is rumored that he has been stepping out on hiswife. That’s why she’s so upset.
Значение идиомы the three R’s
[the three R’s] {n. phr.} riting, reading, and rithmetic, thethree basic skills of an elementary education. Barry has completedthe three R’s, but otherwise he has had little formal education.
Значение идиомы in a bind
[in a bind] or [in a box] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Likely to havetrouble whether you do one thing or another. Sam is in a bindbecause if he carries home his aunt’s groceries, his teacher
Значение идиомы law unto oneself
[law unto oneself] {n. phr.}, {literary} A person who does onlywhat he wishes; a person who ignores or breaks the law when he doesn’tlike it. Everybody in Germany feared Hitler because he was a
Значение идиомы out of season
[out of season] {adv. phr.} 1. Not at the right or lawful time forhunting or catching. The boys were caught fishing out of season. 2. Not at the usual time for growing and selling.
Значение идиомы horse sense
[horse sense] {n.}, {informal} A good understanding about what todo in life; good judgment; wisdom in making decisions. Bill hadnever been to college, but he had plenty of horse sense. Somepeople are well educated
Значение идиомы weasel out
[weasel out] {v. phr.} To renege on a previous promise; not keep anobligation for some not always straight reason. I’m so tired Ithink I am going to weasel my way out of going to
Значение идиомы baker’s dozen
[baker’s dozen] {n.}, {informal} Thirteen. “How many of the jelly doughnuts, Sir? ” the sales clerk asked. “Oh, make it a baker’s dozen.”
Значение идиомы come of
[come of] {v.} 1. To result from. After all the energy we spent on that advertising campaign, absolutely nothing came of it. 2. To become of; happen to. “Whatever became of your son, Peter?”