Значение идиомы reckon without
[reckon without] {v.} To fail to consider as one of the thingswhich might change a situation; not think about. The committee forthe class picnic party made careful plans for a beach party but theyreckoned
Значение идиомы count off
[count off] {v.} 1. To count aloud from one end of a line of men to the other, each man counting in turn. The soldiers counted off from right to left. 2. To place
Значение идиомы safety blitz
[safety blitz] {n.} A defensive play in football in which thedefensive safety man makes a quick run to tackle the offensivequarterback. Bob’s safety blitz kept Tom from making a touchdown.
Значение идиомы think little of
[think little of] {v. phr.} Think that isnot important or valuable. John thought little of Ted’s plan forthe party. Joan thought little of walking two miles to school. Contrast: THINK A GREAT DEAL OF.
Значение идиомы had better
[had better] or [had best] {informal} Should; must. I had betterleave now, or I’ll be late. If you want to stay out of trouble, you had best not make any mistakes. Jim decided he
Значение идиомы bring into line
[bring into line] {v. phr.} To make someone conform to the accepted standard. Sam had to be brought into line when he refused to take his muddy shoes off the cocktail table.
Значение идиомы foul-up
[foul-up] {n.} 1. {informal} A confusedsituation; confusion; mistake. The luncheon was handled with onlyone or two foul-ups. 2. {informal} A breakdown. There was afoul-up in his car’s steering mechanism. 3. {slang} A person whofouls
Значение идиомы take the cake
[take the cake] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take the first prize; bethe best; rank first. Mr. Jones takes the cake as a storyteller. 2. To be the limit; to be the worst; have
Значение идиомы eagle eye
[eagle eye] {n.} Sharp vision like that of an eagle; the ability tonotice even the tiniest details. The new boss keeps an eagle eye onall aspects of our operation.
Значение идиомы come a cropper
[come a cropper] 1. To fall off your horse. John’s horse stumbled, and John came a cropper. 2. To fail. Mr. Brown did not have enough money to put into his business and it