Значение идиомы house of cards
[house of cards] {n. phr.} Something badly put together and easilyknocked down; a poorly founded plan, hope, or action. John’sbusiness fell apart like a house of cards.
Значение идиомы by and large
[by and large] {adv. phr.} As it most often happens; more often than not; usually; mostly. There were bad days, but it was a pleasant summer, by and large. By and large, women can
Значение идиомы pull in one’s horns
[pull in one’s horns] or [draw in one’s horns] {v. phr.},{informal} 1. To reduce your boasts; calm down from a quarrel; backdown on a promise. He said he could beat any man theresingle-handed, but
Значение идиомы flying wedge
[flying wedge] {n.}, {informal} 1. An offensive formation infootball in which players link arms and line up to form a “V” with theball carrier in the middle. The flying wedge was so dangerous andhurt
Значение идиомы leading light
[leading light] {n. phr.} A prominent person in a community, company, or group. Alan is the leading light of our discussiongroup on music.
Значение идиомы far from it
[far from it] {adv. phr.} Not even approximately; not really atall. “Do you think she spent $100 on that dress?” Jane asked. “Farfrom it,” Sue replied. “It must have cost at least $300.”
Значение идиомы snap one’s fingers at
[snap one’s fingers at] {v. phr.} To show contempt for; show norespect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. John snappedhis fingers at the sign that said “Do not enter,” and he went in
Значение идиомы look back
[look back] {v.} To review the past; think of what has happened. As John looked back, his life seemed good to him. Murphy lookedback on his early struggles as having made him feel especially
Значение идиомы write up
[write up] {v.} 1. To write the story of; describe in writing; givea full account of. Reporters from many newspapers are here to writeup the game. The magazine is writing up the life of
Значение идиомы fence-sitting
[fence-sitting] {n.} or {adj.} Choosing neither side. You havebeen fence-sitting for too long. It is time you made up your mind. Contrast: MAKE UP ONE’S MIND, TAKE SIDES.