Значение идиомы chisel
[chisel] or [muscle in on] {v. phr.} To illegitimately and forcefully intrude into someone’s traditional sales or professional arena of operation. Tim has a good sales territory, but he is always afraid that someone
Перевод идиомы without so much as, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: without so much as Перевод: даже не (сделав что-либо) Пример: Julie borrowed Ian’s car without so much as asking his permission. Джули взяла машину Иана, даже не спросив его разрешения.
Перевод идиомы all in one piece, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: all in one piece Перевод: благополучно, без ущерба, без повреждений Пример: Our furniture arrived all in one piece after we moved. После нашего переезда наша мебель прибыла без повреждений.
Значение идиомы countdown
[countdown] {n.}. {Space English}, {informal} 1. A step-by-step process which leads to the launching of a rocket. Countdown starts at 23:00 hours tomorrow night and continues for 24 hours. 2. Process of counting inversely
Значение идиомы pay up
[pay up] {v.} To pay in full; pay the amount of; pay what is owed. The monthly installments on the car were paid up. He pays hisdues up promptly. He gets behind when he
Значение идиомы sound off
[sound off] {v.} 1. To say your name or count “One! Two! Three! Four!” as you march. – Used as orders in U. S. military service. “Sound off!” said the sergeant, and the soldiers
Значение идиомы fresh from
[fresh from] {adj.} Recently returned from; experienced in. Tomwas fresh from two years in Paris and was very condescending inmatters pertaining to cuisine and wines.
Перевод идиомы sling / throw mud at someone, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: sling / throw mud at someone Перевод: поливать грязью, оскорблять Пример: Companies should think carefully before slinging mud at someone who may respond with a libel action costing millions of dollars. Компаниям следует
Значение идиомы sand-lot
[sand-lot] {adj.} Of the kind seen on sand lots; not professional. The professional football team was so confused by their opponents’fast play that they acted like a bunch of sand-lot amateurs.
Значение идиомы road test
[road test] {n.} 1. A test to see if you can drive a car. Jimtook the road test and got his driver’s license last week. 2. A testto see if a car works all