Значение идиомы run errands
[run errands] {v. phr.} To carry messages or perform similar minortasks. Peter runs errands for our entire neighborhood to make someextra money.
Значение идиомы back in circulation
[back in circulation] {adv. phr.} 1. Socially active once again ; back on the dating circuit after a divorce or a romantic breakup. Now that Sully is divorced from Jim she is back in
Значение идиомы think aloud
[think aloud] or [think out loud] {v.} To say what you arethinking. “I wish I had more money for Christmas presents,” Fatherthought aloud. “What did you say?” said Mother. Father answered, “I’msorry. I wasn’t
Значение идиомы at loggerheads
[at loggerheads] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} In a quarrel; in a fight; opposing each other. The two senators had long been at loggerheads on foreign aid. Because of their barking dog, the Morrises lived
Перевод идиомы a good deal of something / a great deal of something, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: a good deal of something / a great deal of something Перевод: много чего-либо, большое количество чего-либо Пример: We had a good deal of paint remaining after we finished painting the room. После
Значение идиомы until hell freezes over
[until hell freezes over] {adv. phr.}, {slang} Forever, for aneternity. He can argue until hell freezes over; nobody will believehim. Contrast: WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER.
Значение идиомы tee off
[tee off] {v.} 1. To hit the golf ball from a small wooden peg ortee to begin play for each hole. We got to the golf course just intime to see the champion tee
Перевод идиомы (hard) on the heels of something, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: (hard) on the heels of something Перевод: вскоре после чего-либо, следом за чем-либо, сразу же после Пример: There were two weeks of heavy rain on the heels of the big earthquake. После большого
Значение идиомы have done with
[have done with] {v.} To stop doing or using something. When youhave done with that paintbrush, Barbara, I would like to use it. Iwish you would have done with your criticisms.
Значение идиомы nice Nelly
[nice Nelly ] or [nice Nellie] {n.}, {informal} Someone who actstoo good to be true; a prude; a prig. We took him for a nice Nellywhen he wouldn’t fight.