Значение идиомы under the wire
[under the wire] {adv. phr.} With a narrow time limit; in the lastminute. The journalist’s new lead article on Russia was due inpress at 5 P. M., and he got it in at 4:57,
Значение идиомы loud-mouthed
[loud-mouthed] or [big-mouthed] {adj.}, {slang} Talking noisily, boastfully, or foolishly. Fred was a loud-mouthed fellow, whosetalk no one listened to. If I were you, I would not listen to thatloud-mouthed boy.
Значение идиомы hollow out
[hollow out] {v.} To cut or dig out or to cut or dig a hole in;make a cut or cave in; excavate. The soldier hollowed out a foxholein the ground to lie in. The
Перевод идиомы get even (with someone), значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: get even (with someone) Идиома: get even (with someone) разг. Перевод: отомстить кому-либо, свести счеты с кем-либо Пример: My sister wants to get even with her friend for being late for the concert.
Перевод идиомы twist someone around one’s little finger / wind someone around one’s little finger, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: twist someone around one’s little finger / wind someone around one’s little finger Перевод: обвести кого-либо вокруг пальца; манипулировать и обманывать кого-либо Пример: The woman is able to twist her supervisor around her
Значение идиомы honest to goodness
[honest to goodness] or [honest to God] {adj. phr.}, {informal}Really; truly; honestly. – Used to emphasize something said. Whenwe were in Washington, we saw the President, honest to goodness. “Honest to goodness, Jane, I
Перевод идиомы say uncle / cry uncle, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: say uncle / cry uncle Идиома: say uncle / cry uncle Разг. Перевод: сдаваться, признавать поражение Пример: The little boy was forced to say uncle and do what the older boy wanted. Маленькому
Значение идиомы out of one’s head
[out of one’s head] or [out of one’s mind] or [out of one’s senses]also [off one’s head] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Acting in a crazy way;especially, wildly crazy. The patient was feverish and out of
Значение идиомы rise from the ashes
[rise from the ashes] {v. phr.} To rise from ruin; start anew. Ayear after flunking out of medical school, Don rose from the ashes andpassed his qualifying exams for the M. D. with honors.
Значение идиомы give one pause
[give one pause] {v. phr.} To astonish someone; cause one to stopand think. “Your remark gives me pause,” Tom said, when Jane calledhim an incurable gambler.