Значение идиомы fork over a lot of money
[fork over a lot of money] {v. phr.} To pay an excessive amount ofmoney often unwillingly. “According to my divorce decree,” Alancomplained, “I have to fork over a lot of money to my ex-wife
Перевод идиомы be a new one (on someone), значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: be a new one (on someone) Перевод: что-либо, что кто-либо еще не слышал и во что трудно поверить Пример: It was a new one on me when my friend said that he was
Перевод идиомы horse sense, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: horse sense Перевод: здравый смысл, рассудительность Пример: Our boss has good horse sense so you can expect him to make an intelligent decision. Наш начальник очень рассудителен, поэтому можешь рассчитывать, что он примет
Значение идиомы drop back
[drop back] {v.} To move or step backwards; retreat. The soldiers dropped back before the enemy’s attack. The quarterback dropped back to pass the football. Compare: DRAW BACK, FADE BACK, FALL BACK.
Значение идиомы bump into
[bump into] {v.}, {informal} To meet without expecting to; happen to meet; come upon by accident. Mary was walking down the street, when she suddenly bumped into Joan. Ed was surprised to bump into
Перевод идиомы all over the place, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: all over the place Идиома: all over the place разг. Перевод: везде, повсюду Пример: We traveled all over the place on our holiday. Мы побывали везде во время нашего отпуска.
Значение идиомы there is nothing to it
[there is nothing to it] Informal way to say, “It is easy.” Cooking stir-fried Chinese food is really not difficult at all; infact, there’s nothing to it.
Значение идиомы call a spade a spade
[call a spade a spade] {v. phr.} To call a person or thing a name that is true but not polite; speak bluntly; use the plainest language. A boy took some money from Dick’s
Значение идиомы turn thumbs down
[turn thumbs down] {v. phr.} To disapprove or reject; say no. – Usually used with “on”. The company turned thumbs down on Mr. Smith’s sales plan. The men turned thumbs down on a strike
Значение идиомы work in
[work in] {v.} 1. To rub in. The nurse told Mary to put somecream on her skin and to work it in gently with her fingers. 2. Toslip in; mix in; put in; When