Значение идиомы lift a finger
[lift a finger] or [lift a hand] also [raise a hand] {v. phr.} 1.To do something; do your share; to help. – Usually used in thenegative. We all worked hard except Joe. He wouldn’t
Значение идиомы about time
[about time] {n. phr.} Finally, but later than it should have been; at last. Mother said, “It’s about time you got up, Mary.” The basketball team won last night. About time.
Значение идиомы put one’s back to it
[put one’s back to it] {v. phr.} To make a real effort; to try. You can finish the job by noon if you put your back to it. I’msure you can make the football
Значение идиомы give as good as one gets
[give as good as one gets] {v. phr.} To be able to give back blowfor blow; defend yourself well in a fight or argument. TheAmericans gave as good as they got in the war
Значение идиомы best
[best] See: AS BEST ONE CAN, AT BEST, FOR THE BEST, GET THE BETTER OF or GET THE BEST OF, HAD BETTER or HAD BEST, HE LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS LAST, MAKE THE BEST
Значение идиомы rear its head
[rear its head] {v. phr.} To appear; emerge. After decades ofcertainty that tuberculosis had been eradicated globally, it suddenlyreared its ugly head right here in the United States.
Перевод идиомы the powers that be, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: the powers that be Перевод: люди, которые находятся во власти Пример: The powers that be have decided that the summer festival will not be held this year. Люди во власти решили, что в
Значение идиомы on the wing
[on the wing] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the air; while flying. The duck flew away, but John shot it on the wing. 2. {informal} Inconstant motion; always very busy. Susan was on
Значение идиомы build up
[build up] {v.} 1. To make out of separate pieces or layers; construct from parts. Johnny built up a fort out of large balls of snow. Lois built up a cake of three layers.
Перевод идиомы all for (someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: all for (someone or something) Перевод: быть двумя руками за кого-либо или что-либо; полностью поддерживать кого-либо или что-либо Пример: The woman is all for the manager and she never criticizes her. Женщина полностью