Значение идиомы throw caution to the winds
[throw caution to the winds] also [throw discretion to the winds]{v. phr.} To be daring; make a bold or risky move. Hearing thatApaches were planning to start a war, the whites decided to throwcaution
Перевод идиомы out of the blue, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: out of the blue Перевод: неожиданно, внезапно; словно из ниоткуда Пример: From out of the blue I asked my girlfriend if she wanted to get married. Я неожиданно спросил свою девушку, не хотела
Перевод идиомы keep someone in the dark, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: keep someone in the dark Перевод: держать кого-либо в неведении (относительно планов, намерений, и т. п.) Пример: He always keeps us in the dark about his personal affairs. Он никогда нам ничего не
Значение идиомы play
[play] See: ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY, DOUBLEPLAY, FAIR PLAY, FORCE PLAY, GAME AT WHICH TWO CAN PLAY, MAKE A PLAYFOR, TURN ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY.
Значение идиомы wheel and deal
[wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make many big plans orschemes; especially with important people in government and business;in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your ownadvantage; plan important
Перевод идиомы break one’s word, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: break one’s word Перевод: нарушить слово, обещание Пример: The young child promised his parents that he would not break his word. Ребенок пообещал родителям, что не нарушит своего слова.
Значение идиомы live on borrowed time
[live on borrowed time] {v. phr.} To live or last longer than wasexpected. Ever since his operation, Harvey felt he was living onborrowed time. Mr. Brown was living on borrowed time because ayear ago
Значение идиомы go for broke
[go for broke] {v. phr.}, {slang} To risk everything on one bigeffort; use all your energy and skill; try as hard as possible. Theracing car driver decided to go for broke in the biggest
Значение идиомы beaver
[beaver] {n.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable}, {citizen’s bandradio jargon} A female, especially one driving along the highway and operating a CB radio. I didn’t know there was a beaver aboard that eighteen wheeler.
Значение идиомы let drop
[let drop] {v. phr.} 1. To cease to talk about; set aside; forget. This is such an unpleasant subject that I suggest we let it dropfor a few days. 2. To disclose; hint. He