Значение идиомы over with
[over with ] {prep.} At the end of; finished with; through with. They were over with the meeting by ten o’clock. By SaturdayMary will be over with the measles.
Значение идиомы in keeping
[in keeping] {adj. phr.} Going well together; agreeing; similar. Mary’s hair style was in keeping with the latest fashion. Havingan assembly on Friday morning was in keeping with the school program. Contrast: OUT OF
Значение идиомы hook up
[hook up] {v. phr.} To connect or fit together. The company senta man to hook up the telephone. They could not use the gas stovebecause it had not been hooked up.
Значение идиомы all in
[all in] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very tired; exhausted. The players were all in after their first afternoon of practice. Syn.: PLAYED OUT, WORN OUT.
Значение идиомы answer to
[answer to] {v.} To be named; go by a certain name or designation; be accountable. When you walk my dog, please remember that he answers to the name “Caesar.” As head of the company
Значение идиомы dope out
[dope out] {v.}, {slang} To think of something that explains. The detectives tried to dope out why the man was murdered. Syn.: FIGURE OUT.
Значение идиомы Nervous Nellie
[Nervous Nellie] {n.}, {informal} A timid person who lacksdetermination and courage. I say we will never win if we don’t stopbeing Nervous Nellies!
Перевод идиомы at cross-purposes, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: at cross-purposes Перевод: делать что-либо противоположными способами, иметь противоположные цели Пример: The two men are always at cross purposes. They cannot agree about anything. У этих двоих всегда противоположные цели. Они не могут
Перевод идиомы not buy something, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: not buy something Перевод: не верить чему-либо, не считать что-либо правдой Пример: I do not buy the excuse that the man does not have enough money to pay for his dinner. Я не
Значение идиомы town and gown
[town and gown] {n.} The residents of a college town and thestudents and teachers of the college. The senator made a speechattended by both town and gown. There were fights between town andgown.