Значение идиомы take by the scruff
[take by the scruff] {v. phr.} 1. To assert authority over aperson. Tim’s mother took him by the scruff and told him to getcleaned up. 2. To punish a person. The boss took us
Значение идиомы give it the gun
[give it the gun] or [give her the gun] {v. phr.}, {slang} To gunor speed up a motor; make a car, airplane, or something driven by amotor go faster. The race driver gave it
Значение идиомы on the blink
[on the blink] {adj. phr.} Faulty; malfunctioning; inoperative. I need to call a competent repairman because my computer is on theblink again.
Значение идиомы hands-off
[hands-off] {adj.}, {informal} Leaving alone, not interfering;inactive. The United States told the European governments to followa hands-off policy toward Latin America. I did not approve of hisactions, but I have a hands-off rule in
Значение идиомы start something
[start something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; cause aquarrel or fight. John is always starting something. Jack likesto play tricks on the other boys to start something. Compare: MAKESOMETHING OF.
Значение идиомы burst into tears
[burst into tears] {v. phr.} To suddenly start crying. Mary burst into tears when she heard that her brother was killed in a car accident.
Значение идиомы all shook up
[all shook up] also [shook up] {adj.}, {slang} In a state of great emotional upheaval; disturbed; agitated. What are you so shook up about?
Значение идиомы trick of the trade
[trick of the trade] {n. phr.}, {usually in plural}, {informal} 1.A piece of expert knowledge; a smart, quick, or skillful way ofworking at a trade or job. Mr. Olson spent years learning thetricks of
Значение идиомы to advantage
[to advantage] {adv. phr.} So as to bring out the good qualitiesof; favorably; in a flattering way. The jeweler’s window showed thediamonds to advantage. The green dress showed up to advantage withher red hair.
Значение идиомы charge up
[charge up] {v. phr.} 1. To submit to a flow of electricity in order to make functional. I mustn’t forget to charge up my razor before we go on our trip. 2. To use