Значение идиомы edge away
[edge away] {v. phr.} To withdraw or retreat gradually. Frightened by the growling tiger guarding its catch, the huntercarefully edged away.
Значение идиомы be set on
[be set on] or [upon] {v. phr.} To be determined about something. Tom is set upon leaving his Chicago job for Tokyo, Japan, although he speaks only English.
Значение идиомы far and away
[far and away] {adv. phr.} Very much. The fish was far and awaythe biggest ever caught on the lake. Compare: BY FAR, HEAD ANDSHOULDERS.
Значение идиомы get gray hair
[get gray hair] or [get gray] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become oldor gray from worrying; become very anxious or worried. – Often usedwith “over”. “If John doesn’t join the team, I won’t get gray
Значение идиомы ax to grind
[ax to grind] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something to gain for yourself; a selfish reason. In praising movies for classroom use he has an ax to grind; he sells motion picture equipment. When Charles told
Значение идиомы by ear
[by ear] {adv. phr.} 1. By sound, without ever reading the printed music of the piece being played. The church choir sang the hymns by ear. 2. Waiting to see what will happen. I
Значение идиомы carry the day
[carry the day] {v. phr.}, {informal} To win completely; to succeed in getting one’s aim accomplished. The defense attorney’s summary before the jury helped him carry the day.
Значение идиомы for the life of one
[for the life of one] {adv.}, {informal} No matter how hard youtry. – Used for emphasis with negative statements. I can’t for thelife of me remember his name.
Значение идиомы second nature
[second nature] {n.} Something done without any special effort, asif by natural instinct. Cutting tall trees has become second natureto the experienced lumberjack.
Значение идиомы get-up-and-go
[get-up-and-go] also [get-up-and-get] {n. phr.}, {informal}Energetic enthusiasm; ambitious determination; pep; drive; push. Joe has a lot of get-up-and-go and is working his way throughschool.