Значение идиомы ears burn
[ears burn] {informal} To feel embarrassment or shame at hearingothers talk about you. Joan overheard the girls criticizing her andit made her ears burn. Joe’s ears burned when he heard hisclassmates praising him to
Значение идиомы to boot
[to boot] {adv. phr.} In addition; besides; as something extra. He not only got fifty dollars, but they bought him dinner to boot. Compare: FOR GOOD MEASURE, IN THE BARGAIN, THROW IN.
Значение идиомы steamed up
[steamed up] {adj.}, {informal} Excited or angry about or eager todo something. The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game, and he got them all steamed up to win the game.
Значение идиомы one-upmanship
[one-upmanship] {v.}, {informal} Always keeping ahead of others;trying to keep an advantage. No matter what I do, I find that Jimhas already done it better. He’s an expert at one-upmanship. Jacktook the news to
Значение идиомы throw off
[throw off] {v.} 1. To get free from. He was healthy enough tothrow off his cold easily. Compare: RID OF. 2. To mislead; confuse;fool. They went by a different route to throw the hostile
Значение идиомы dine out
[dine out] {v. phr.} To not eat at home but to go to a restaurant. “Let’s dine out tonight, honey,” she said to her husband. “I am tired of cooking dinner every night.” See:
Значение идиомы keep one at a distance
[keep one at a distance] or [keep one at arm’s length] {v. phr.} Toavoid company; not become too friendly toward. Mr. Smith is kind to the workers in his store but after work he
Перевод идиомы I’ll get right on it., значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: I’ll get right on it. Перевод: Сейчас же этим займусь. Я займусь этим немедленно. Пример: “I need you to send these letters off.” “I’ll get right on it.” Мне нужно, чтобы ты отправил
Перевод идиомы make no mistake (about something), значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: make no mistake (about something) Перевод: не иметь сомнений о чем-либо, быть уверенным в чем-либо Пример: I told the man to make no mistake about the fact that he was not permitted to
Значение идиомы pipe down
[pipe down] {v.} 1. To call away from work with awhistle. He piped the men down after boat drill. 2. {slang} Tostop talking; shut up; be quiet. “Oh, pipe down,” he called. -Often considered