Значение идиомы talk in circles
[talk in circles] {v. phr.} To waste time by saying words thatdon’t mean very much. After three hours at the negotiating table, the parties decided to call it quits because they realized that theyhad
Значение идиомы wild pitch
[wild pitch] {n.} A pitch in baseball that is so high, so low, orso far from the plate that the catcher cannot catch it and a baserunner can move to the next base. The
Значение идиомы get a fix
[get a fix] or [give a fix] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {drug culture} Toprovide with an injection of narcotics. The neighborhoodpusher gave Joe a fix. Contrast: GET A FIX ON.
Значение идиомы dark horse
[dark horse] {n.}, {informal} A political candidate little known to the general voting public; a candidate who was not expected to run. Every once in a while a dark horse candidate gets elected President.
Значение идиомы for all one knows
[for all one knows] {adv. phr.} According to the information onehas; probably. For all we know, Ron and Beth might have eloped andbeen married in a French chateau.
Значение идиомы speakeasy
[speakeasy] {n.} A bar during Prohibition where illegal alcoholicbeverages were sold. Al Capone’s associates met in a Chicagospeakeasy to drink and discuss business.
Значение идиомы lie to
[lie to] {v.} Of a ship: To stay in one place facing against thewind; stop. Our ship will lie to outside the harbor untildaylight. Compare: LAY TO.
Значение идиомы look to one’s laurels
[look to one’s laurels] To make sure that your reputation is notspoiled; protect your good name; keep your record from being beaten byothers. Tom won the broad jump, but he had to look to
Значение идиомы on record
[on record] {adj. phr.} 1. An official or recorded statement orfact; said for everyone to know. We do not know when the famouswriter was born, but the date of his death is on record.
Значение идиомы lightning never strikes twice in the same place
[lightning never strikes twice in the same place] The same accidentdoes not happen twice; the same person does not have the same luckagain. – A proverb. Billy won a pony in the contest last