Значение идиомы get the jitters
[get the jitters] {v. phr.} To become very nervous or excited. Ialways get the jitters when I sit in an airplane that’s about to takeoff.
Значение идиомы be my guest
[be my guest] {v. phr.} Feel free to use what I have; help yourself. When Suzie asked if she could borrow John’s bicycle, John said, “Be my guest.”
Значение идиомы take on the chin
[take on the chin] {v. phr.} To gracefully accept criticism. It’s good to be able to tell people what they do wrong, but it isequally important to be able to take it on the
Значение идиомы down east
[down east] or [Down East] {n.} The northeast coastal part of the United States and part of Canada; especially: the coastal parts of Maine. Many people in Boston like to go down east for
Значение идиомы miss the boat
[miss the boat] also [miss the bus] {v. phr.}, {informal} To failthrough slowness; to put something off until too late; do the wrongthing and lose the chance. Mr. Brown missed the boat when hedecided
Значение идиомы four-leaf clover
[four-leaf clover] {n.} A small green plant with four leaves whichmany people think means good luck because clover plants usually havethree leaves. John has a four-leaf clover in his pocket. He thinkshe will have
Значение идиомы I’m telling you
[I’m telling you] {informal} It is important to listen to what I amsaying. Marian is a smart girl but I’m telling you, she doesn’talways do what she promises.
Значение идиомы cut to pieces
[cut to pieces] {v. phr.} 1. To divide into small parts with something sharp; cut badly or completely. Baby has cut the newspaper to pieces with scissors. 2. To destroy or defeat completely. The
Значение идиомы ball
[ball] See: BASE ON BALLS, CARRY THE BALL, FLY BALL, FOUL BALL, GET THE BALL ROLLING, SET THE BALL ROLLING, START THE BALL ROLLING, GOPHER BALL, GROUND BALL, HAVE A HALL, HAVE SOMETHING ON
Значение идиомы step out
[step out] {v. phr.} 1. To go out, particularly socially, as on adate. Paul said to Sylvia, “You look so dressed up tonight – youmust be stepping out, eh?” 2. To leave for a