Значение идиомы wee hours
[wee hours] The crack of dawn, or just before it, usually between 1A. M. and 4 A. M. or 2 A. M. and 5 A. M. He stayed up all night whenthey were expecting
Значение идиомы backhanded compliment
[backhanded compliment] {n. phr.} A remark that sounds like a compliment but is said sarcastically. “Not bad for a girl” the coach said, offering a backhanded compliment.
Значение идиомы put one’s foot down
[put one’s foot down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take a decidedstand; be stubborn in decision. John didn’t want to practice hispiano lesson, but his teacher put his foot down. When it came tosmoking pot
Перевод идиомы meat and potatoes, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: meat and potatoes Идиома: meat and potatoes разг. Перевод: 1. основное, самое главное, суть; 2. простой, простоватый, непритязательный (о человеке и его вкусах) Пример: The last part gives you the meat and potatoes
Значение идиомы wear well
[wear well] {v.} 1. To continue to be satisfactory, useful, orliked for a long time. My old overcoat has worn very well. Their marriage has worn well. That author wears well. Compare:STAND UP. 2.
Перевод идиомы hard feelings, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: hard feelings Перевод: злоба, злость Пример: I don’t have any hard feelings toward my boss even though he fired me. Я не держу злобы на своего начальника, несмотря на то, что он меня
Значение идиомы have one’s hands full
[have one’s hands full] {v. phr.} To have as much work as you cando; be very busy. The plumber said that he had his hands full andcould not take another job for two weeks.
Значение идиомы have something on
[have something on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have information orproof that someone did something wrong. Mr. Jones didn’t want torun for office because he knew the opponents had something on him. Mr. Smith keeps
Значение идиомы play with fire
[play with fire] {v. phr.} To put oneself in danger; to take risks. Leaving your door unlocked in New York City is playing with fire. The doctor told Mr. Smith that he must watch
Значение идиомы in one’s blood
[in one’s blood] or [into one’s blood] {adv. phr.} Agreeingperfectly with one’s sympathies, feelings, and desires. Living in awarm section of the country gets in your blood. The woods got intoJim’s blood. Contrast: OUT