Значение идиомы lay for
[lay for] {v.}, {informal} To hide and wait for in order to catchor attack; to lie in wait for. The bandits laid for him along theroad. I knew he had the marks for the
Значение идиомы get rattled
[get rattled] {v. phr.} To become confused, overexcited, ornervous. The thief got so rattled when he saw the police followinghim that he drove his car into a ditch.
Значение идиомы horse around
[horse around] {v.}, {slang} To join in rough teasing; play around. They were a hunch of sailors on shore leave, horsing around wherethere were girls and drinks. John horsed around with the dog for
Значение идиомы bring to bay
[bring to bay] {v. phr.} To chase or force into a place where escape is impossible without a fight; trap; corner. The police brought the robber to bay on the roof and he gave
Значение идиомы pig out
[pig out] {v. phr.} 1. To eat a tremendous amount of food. “Ialways pig out on my birthday,” she confessed. 2. To peruse; havegreat fun with; indulge in for a longer period of time.
Значение идиомы such that
[such that] {conj.} Of a kind or amount that; so great or so littlethat; enough that. There was such a big line at me movie that wehad to wait before we could get in.
Значение идиомы take heart
[take heart] {v. phr.} To be encouraged; feel braver and want totry. The men took heart from their leader’s words and went on towin the battle. When we are in trouble we can take
Значение идиомы put up with
[put up with] {v.} To accept patiently; bear. We had to put upwith Jim’s poor table manners because he refused to change. Themother told her children, “I refuse to put up with your tracking
Значение идиомы stand on one’s own feet
[stand on one’s own feet] or [stand on one’s own two feet] {v. phr.} To depend on yourself; do things yourself; earn your own living;be independent. After his father died, John had to stand
Значение идиомы follow one’s nose
[follow one’s nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go straight ahead;continue in the same direction. Just follow your nose and you’llget there. 2. To go any way you happen to think of. Oh, I