Значение идиомы full of the moon
[full of the moon] {n. phr.}, {literary} The moon when it is seenas a full circle; the time of a full moon. The robbers waited for adark night when the full of the moon
Значение идиомы up to
[up to] {prep.} 1. As far, as deep, or as high as. The water inthe pond was only up to John’s knees. Mary is small and just comesup to Bill’s chest. The shovel sank
Значение идиомы sweep out of
[sweep out of] {v. phr.} To leave in an impressive, majesticmanner. Offended by Tim’s remark, Mary swept out of the room withher head high in the air.
Значение идиомы in spite of
[in spite of] {prep. phr.} Against the influence or effect of; inopposition to; defying the effect of; despite. In spite of the badstorm John delivered his papers on time. In spite of all theirdifferences,
Перевод идиомы hand it to someone, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: hand it to someone Перевод: похвалить кого-либо, дать кому-либо высокую оценку Пример: You have to hand it to our manager for working hard and being successful with his business. Нужно признать, что наш
Значение идиомы in earnest
[in earnest] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Seriously; in a determined way. The beaver was building his dam in earnest. Bill did hishomework in earnest. – Often used like a predicate adjective. Sometimes used with
Значение идиомы for free
[for free] {adj. phr.}, {substandard} Without having to pay; free. Hey you guys, look at this balloon! They’re for free down at thenew store.
Значение идиомы narrow escape
[narrow escape] {n. phr.} An escape by a very small margin; a nearmiss. If the truck that hit his car had been coming faster, itwould have killed him; it was certainly a narrow escape
Перевод идиомы hang by a hair / hang by a thread, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: hang by a hair / hang by a thread Перевод: висеть на волоске; зависеть от чего-то незначительного Пример: The outcome of the election was hanging by a thread until late at night. Результат
Значение идиомы no hard feelings
[no hard feelings] {n. phr.} A lack of resentment or anger; a stateof peace and forgiveness. “No hard feelings,” he said. “You shouldfeel free to make constructive criticism any time.”