Значение идиомы hit on
[hit on] or [hit upon] {v.} To happen to meet, find, or reach; tochoose or think by chance, John hit on a business that was juststarting to grow rapidly. There seemed to be several
Значение идиомы make a match
[make a match] {v. phr.} To bring a man and woman together for thepurpose of an engagement or marriage. Sheila’s aunt is anxious tomake a match between her and an attractive, wealthy man.
Значение идиомы no two ways about it
[no two ways about it] {n. phr.} No other choice; no alternative. The boss said there were no two ways about it; we would all have towork late to finish the job.
Значение идиомы pull the rug out from under
[pull the rug out from under] {v. phr.}, {informal} To withdrawsupport unexpectedly from; to spoil the plans of. Bill thought hewould be elected, but his friends pulled the rug out from under himand voted
Перевод идиомы at the top of the hour, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: at the top of the hour Перевод: в начале часа – то есть в 11.00, 12.00 и т. д. (под top of the hour имеется в виду верхняя часть часов, т. е. начало
Значение идиомы plunk down
[plunk down] {v.}, {informal} 1. To drop down; fall. Afterwalking a mile we plunked down on a bench to rest. 2. To dropsomething noisily or firmly. He plunked the heavy suitcase down atthe station.
Значение идиомы slated for
[slated for] or [slated to be] Going to be; planned or intendedfor. People think the governor is slated to be president. Thatsubject is slated for debate at the next meeting.
Перевод идиомы put a stop to something / put an end to something, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: put a stop to something / put an end to something Перевод: положить чему-либо конец Пример: The company is trying to put an end to the personal use of computers during office hours.
Перевод идиомы a matter of opinion, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: a matter of opinion Перевод: дело вкуса Пример: It was a matter of opinion as to what design would be best for the new art gallery. Выбор лучшего дизайна для новой художественной галереи
Значение идиомы spell out
[spell out] {v.} 1. To say or read aloud the letters ot a word, oneby one; spell. John could not understand the word the teacher wassaying, so she spelled it out on the blackboard.