Значение идиомы take care
[take care] {v. phr.} To be careful; use wisdom or caution. Takecare that you don’t spill that coffee! We must take care to letnobody hear about this.
Значение идиомы popup
[popup] {v.} 1. or [bob up] To appear suddenly or unexpectedly;show up; come out. Just when the coach thought he had everythingunder control, a new problem bobbed up. After no one had heardfrom him
Значение идиомы gas up
[gas up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To fill the gasoline tank of. Themechanics gassed up the planes for their long trip. 2. To fill thetank with gasoline. The big truck stopped at the filling stationand
Значение идиомы brush up
[brush up] or [brush up on] {v.} To refresh one’s memory of or skill at by practice or review; improve; make perfect. She spent the summer brushing up on her American History as she
Значение идиомы lead the way
[lead the way] {v. phr.} To go before and show how to go somewhere;guide. The boys need someone to lead the way on their hike. Themen hired an Indian to lead the way to
Значение идиомы dog’s age
[dog’s age] or [coon’s age] {n.}, {informal} A very long time. Usually used after “for” or “in” with a negative. Charlie Brown! I haven’t seen you for a coon’s age. Father hasn’t had a
Значение идиомы inside out
[inside out] {adv.} 1. So that the inside is turned outside. Mother turns the stockings inside out when she washes them. 2. or[inside and out] also [in and out] In every part; throughout;completely. David
Значение идиомы get with it
[get with it] {v. phr.}, {slang} To pay attention; be alive oralert; get busy. The students get with it just beforeexaminations. The coach told the team to get with it. Compare: ONTHE BALL.
Значение идиомы build up to
[build up to] {v. phr.} To be in the process of reaching a culmination point. The clouds were building up to a violent storm. Their heated words were building up to a premature divorce.
Значение идиомы put one’s nose out of joint
[put one’s nose out of joint] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make youjealous; leave you out of favor. When Jane accepted Tom’sinvitation it put Jack’s nose out of joint. 2. To ruin your plans;cause