Значение идиомы the score
[the score] {n.}, {slang} The truth; the real story or information;what is really happening; the way people and the world really are. Very few people know the score in politics. You are too young
Значение идиомы at one’s wit’s end
[at one’s wit’s end] or [at wits end] {adj. phr.} Having no ideas as to how to meet a difficulty or solve a problem; feeling puzzled after having used up all of your ideas
Значение идиомы day of grace
[day of grace] {n. phr.} An extension period after the due date of some contract or bond. The premium is due on the first of each month, but they allow ten days of grace.
Значение идиомы ship come in
[ship come in] All the money a person has wished for is received;wealth comes to a person. Used with a possessive. When my shipcomes in, I will take a trip to Norway. Mr. Brown
Значение идиомы lay off
[lay off] {v. phr.} 1. To mark out the boundaries or limits. Helaid off a baseball diamond on the vacant lot. Compare: LAY OUT.2. To put out of work. The company lost the contract
Значение идиомы out loud
[out loud] {adv. phr.} In an ordinary speaking voice and notwhispering or talking quietly; so everybody can hear; aloud. Theteacher read the final grades out loud. Mary spoke out loud so thepeople standing nearby
Значение идиомы catch red-handed
[catch red-handed] {v. phr.} To apprehend a person during the act of committing an illicit or criminal act. Al was caught red-handed at the local store when he was trying to walk out with
Значение идиомы try out
[try out] {v. phr.} 1. To test by trial or by experimenting. Hetried golf out to see if he would like it. The scientists triedout thousands of chemicals before they found the right one.
Значение идиомы no kidding
[no kidding] {n. phr.} Without jokes or teasing; honestly spoken. “You actually won the lottery?” Dick asked. “No kidding,” Joereplied. “I really did.”
Значение идиомы bent on
[bent on] or [bent upon] Very decided, determined, or set. The sailors were bent on having a good time. The policeman saw some boys near the school after dark and thought they were bent