[beat into one’s head] {v. phr.}, {informal} To teach by telling again and again; repeat often; drill, also, to be cross and punish often. Tom is lazy and stubborn and his lessons have to be beaten into his head. I cannot beat it into his head that he should take off his hat in the … Читать далее
[live wire] {n. phr.} 1. An electrically charged wire, usuallyuninsulated. The electrician was severely burned by the live wire. 2. An alert or energetic person. To sell the new merchandise, ourcompany needs several salespeople who are live wires.
Идиома: hard cash / cold cash Перевод: настоящие, наличные деньги, банкноты, монеты (т. е. не кредитные карты, чеки, и т. п.) Пример: No checks — I want cold, hard cash for that car. Никаких чеков, за машину я возьму только наличные.
Идиома: point the finger at someone Перевод: обвинять кого-либо; возложить на кого-либо вину; указать пальцем на кого-либо как на виновного Пример: I did not point the finger at anyone but I wanted to know who broke the computer. Я ни на кого не обвинял, но хотел знать, кто сломал компьютер.
[high as a kite] {adj.} 1. As excited and happy as one can possiblybe. When Eric won the lottery he was high as a kite. 2.Intoxicated or under the influence of some drug. Jeff has beendrinking again and he is high as a kite. Compare: THREE SHEETS IN TOTHE WIND.
[word to the wise] {n. phr.} A word of warning or advice which theintelligent person is expected to follow. — A proverb. I had oncespoken to him about being late all the time, and thought that a wordto the wise was enough.
[as — as —] — Used with an adjective or adverb in a comparison or with the effect of a superlative. John is as tall as his father now. I didn’t do as badly today as I did yesterday. John’s father gave him a hard job and told him to do as well as possible. … Читать далее
Идиома: at the drop of a hat Перевод: сразу же, немедленно и без давления Пример: My friend will always help me at the drop of a hat. Мой друг всегда поможет мне, по первой просьбе и без упрашиваний.
Идиома: go hand in hand Перевод: идти рука об руку, сопутствовать (одно другому) Пример: Math and physics go hand in hand. They’re related subjects. Математика и физика сопутствуют друг другу. Это родственные предметы.
[hammer at] or [hammer away at] {v.} 1. To work steadily at; keepat. That lesson is not easy, but hammer away at it and you will getit right. 2. To talk about again and again; emphasize. The speakerhammered at his opponent’s ideas.
[feel the pinch] {v. phr.} To be short of money; experiencemonetary difficulties. If we are going to have a recession, everybody will feel the pinch.
[put away] {v.} 1. To put in the right place or out of sight. She put away the towels. 2. To lay aside; stop thinking about. Heput his worries away for the weekend. 3. {informal} To eat or drink. He put away a big supper and three cups of coffee. Compare: STOWAWAY. 4. {informal} To … Читать далее
[other] See: EACH OTHER, EVERY OTHER, GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ONTHE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE or GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHERSIDE OF THE HILL, GO IN ONE EAR AND OUT THE OTHER, LAUGH ON THE WRONGSIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH or LAUGH ON THE OTHER SIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH, ON THEOTHER HAND, OR … Читать далее
Идиома: put on a performance / put on a play Перевод: поставить пьесу, спектакль, представление, и т. п. Пример: My sister helped put on the school play. Моя сестра помогала поставить школьную пьесу.
[come to hand] {v. phr.} To be received or obtained. Father’s letter was mailed from Florida last week and came to hand today. The new books came to hand today. New information about the boy’s disappearance came to hand yesterday.
[beyond one’s depth] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Over your head in water; in water too deep to touch bottom. Jack wasn’t a good swimmer and nearly drowned when he drifted out beyond his depth. 2. In or into something too difficult for you; beyond your understanding or ability. Bill decided that his big brother’s … Читать далее
Идиома: for all I know Перевод: насколько я могу судить; может быть, наверное (выражает неуверенность) Пример: I don’t know who’s going to be there, ever Jack may come for all I know. Я не знаю, кто там будет, может быть придет даже Джек.
[thanks to] {prep.} 1. With the help of. Thanks to a goodteacher, John passed the examination. I finally finished washingthe dishes, no thanks to you. 2. Owing to; because of. Thanks to asudden rain, the children came home with wet clothes.
[strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or alarge vein of minerals to be mined, or a buried treasure. The oldprospector panned gold for years before he struck it rich. 2. Tobecome rich or successful suddenly or without expecting to. Everyone wanted to buy one of the new gadgets, and their inventorstruck … Читать далее
[hang over one’s head] {v. phr.} To be a danger or threat to you. — An overused phrase. Over Jimmy’s head hung the teacher’s suspicionthat Jimmy had cheated in the final examination. Death hangs overa bullfighter’s head every time he performs. [hang round] See: HANG AROUND.
[leave off] {v.} To come or put to an end; stop. There is a highfence where the school yard leaves off and the woods begin. Dontold the boys to leave off teasing his little brother. Marion puta marker in her book so that she would know where she left off. Contrast: TAKE UP.
[walk the chalk] or [walk the chalk line] or [walk the chalk mark]To act exactly as you are supposed to; behave properly; obey. Thatnew teacher really makes the students walk the chalk. In someclasses the students play and talk, but Mr. Parker makes them walk thechalk. That theater owner wants his place to be orderly, … Читать далее
[get through] {v. phr.} 1. To finish. Barry got through hishomework by late evening. 2. To pass a course or an examination. Igot through every one of my courses except mathematics.
[bring around] or [bring round] {v.} 1. {informal} To restore to health or consciousness cure. He was quite ill, but good nursing brought him around. Compare: BRING TO. 2. To cause a change in thinking; persuade; convince; make willing. After a good deal of discussion he brought her round to his way of thinking.
[stone] See: CAST THE FIRST STONE, HAVE A HEART OF STONE, KILL TWOBIRDS WITH ONE STONE, LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED, PEOPLE WHO LIVE INGLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES, ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS.
Идиома: have second thoughts (about someone or something) Перевод: сомневаться в ком-либо или чем-либо Пример: Recently, I have had second thoughts about buying a new motorcycle. Недавно я начал сомневаться, стоит ли покупать новый мотоцикл.
[stone-broke] or [dead broke] or [flat broke] {adj.}, {informal}Having no money; penniless. Jill wanted to go to the movies but shewas stone-broke. The man gambled and was soon flat broke.
Идиома: off one’s back Перевод: не беспокоить, не волновать кого-либо Пример: I wish my father would get off my back and stop asking me when I am going to look for a job. Как бы я хотел, чтобы отец перестал меня беспокоить и прекратил спрашивать, когда я собираюсь искать работу.
[as a matter of fact] {adv. phr.} Actually; really; in addition to what has been said; in reference to what was said. — Often used as an interjection. It’s not true that I cannot swim; as a matter of fact, I used to work as a lifeguard in Hawaii. Do you think this costs too … Читать далее
Идиома: cliffhanger Перевод: какое-либо событие (в спорте, кино, выборах, и т. п.), исход которого неизвестен до самого конца Пример: The playoff game was a cliffhanger and the most exciting game of the year. Плейофф был самой захватывающей игрой года, до самого конца было неясно, кто победит.
[shot in the dark] {n. phr.} An attempt without much hope or chanceof succeeding; a wild guess. A was just a shot in the dark, but Igot the right answer to the teacher’s question.
[seventh heaven] {n. phr.}, {literary} The pinnacle of happiness. We were in seventh heaven when the helicopter flew us over themagnificent Grand Canyon.
[on sale] {adj. phr.} Selling for a special low price. Tomatosoup that is usually sold for sixty cents a can is now on sale forfifty cents. John and Mary couldn’t sell all of the lemonade attwenty cents a cup so they have it on sale for ten cents a cup.
Идиома: the cold shoulder Перевод: холодное отношение, холодный прием, пренебрежение (обычно используется с глаголами Get и Give) Пример: My friend got the cold shoulder when he went to the expensive restaurant. Мой друг встретил холодный прием, когда он пошел в дорогой ресторан. I gave the woman the cold shoulder at the party. Я холодно отнесся … Читать далее
Идиома: inside out Перевод: наизнанку Пример: She turned her purse inside out in order to look for her lost key. Она вывернула свою сумку наизнанку, чтобы найти свой потерянный ключ.
Идиома: at will Перевод: по чьему-либо желанию, свободно Пример: The little boy was able to do what he wanted at will. Маленький мальчик мог делать что угодно по своему желанию.
[grin and bear it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be as cheerful aspossible in pain or trouble; do something without complaining. Thedoctor told Mrs. Howard that she had to stop eating sweets if shewanted to lose weight, and she tried to grin and bear it. If youmust have a tooth drilled, all you can do is … Читать далее
Идиома: assault and battery Перевод: такое преступление, когда преступник нападает и избивает кого-либо Пример: The man was arrested for assault and battery after the fight. Мужчина был арестован по обвинению в нападении после драки.
Идиома: for once Перевод: однажды, лишь один раз; на этот раз Пример: For once my friend listened to what I was saying. Usually he ignores me. Мой друг на этот раз послушал то, что я говорю. Обычно он не обращает на это внимания.
[miss a trick] {v. phr.} To fail to see, hear, or notice somethingof even the slightest importance. He never misses a trick when itcomes to the stock market.
[come to] {v.} 1. To wake up after losing consciousness; get the use of your senses back again after fainting or being knocked out. She fainted in the store and found herself in the first aid room when she came to. The boxer who was knocked out did not come to for five minutes. The … Читать далее
[right on] {adj.}, {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Exclamation ofanimated approval «Yes,» «That’s correct,» «You’re telling the truth,»»we believe you,» etc. Orator: And we shall see the promised land! Crowd: Right on! 2. Correct; to the point; accurate. Thereverend’s remark was right on!
[newfangled] {adj.} Newly invented or contrived; excessivelycomplex. Dorothy felt that many newfangled gadgets in Kate’sall-electric kitchen weren’t really necessary.
[shoulder to shoulder] {adv. phr.} 1. One beside the other;together. The three boys were shoulder to shoulder all during theworking hours. Compare: SIDE BY SIDE. 2. Each helping the other; inagreement; together. — Often used with «stand». We can win thefight if we all stand shoulder to shoulder. Compare: SEE EYE TO EYE.
[in line with] {prep.} In agreement with. Behavior at schoolparties must be in line with school rules. In line with the customof the school, the students had a holiday between Christmas and NewYear’s Day.
[get back at] {v.}, {informal} To do something bad to hurt in return. John played a jokeon Henry, and next day Henry got back at him. The elephant waitedmany years to get back at the man who fed him red pepper. Syn.: PAYBACK, SETTLE A SCORE, TIT FOR TAT. Compare: GET AT, GET EVEN.
[French leave] {n.} The act of slipping away from a place secretlyand without saying good-bye to anyone. «It’s getting late,» Robwhispered to Janet. «Let’s take French leave and get out of here.»
Идиома: pork barrel Идиома: pork barrel разг. Перевод: «кормушка» (выделяемые государством денежные средства, которые используются в политических целях на местном уровне) Пример: He was critical of these new, expensive job programs as just a form of pork barrel. Он критически относился к этим новым, затратным рабочим программам, выполняющим роль кормушки.
Идиома: after a fashion Перевод: не очень хорошо, неважно Пример: The cleaning staff cleaned the room after a fashion but not very well. Уборщики не очень хорошо почистили комнату.
[eke out] {v.} 1. To fill out or add a little to; increase alittle. Mr. Jones eked out a country teacher’s small salary byhunting and trapping in the winter. The modest meal was eked outwith bread and milk. 2. To get by hard work; to earn withdifficulty. Fred eked out a bare living by farming … Читать далее