Значение идиомы cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face
[cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face] {v. phr.} To suffer from an action intended originally to harm another person. In walking out and leaving his employer in the lurch, John really cut
Перевод идиомы up and at ’em / up and at them, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: up and at ’em / up and at them Перевод: взяться за дело, приняться активно за работу (обычно используется в виде команды) Пример: We will be up and at ’em very early tomorrow
Значение идиомы at one’s heels
[at one’s heels] {adv. phr.} Close behind; as a constant follower or companion. The boy got tired of having his little brother at his heels all day. John ran by the finish line with
Значение идиомы throw up one’s hands in horror
[throw up one’s hands in horror] {v. phr.} To be horrified; feelalarmed; give up hope of straightening things out; be shocked bysomething terrible. When Mrs. Brown saw the mess the children weremaking in her
Значение идиомы man of few words
[man of few words] {n. phr.} A man who doesn’t talk very much; aman who says only what is needed. The principal is a man of fewwords, but the pupils know what he wants.
Значение идиомы clip one’s wings
[clip one’s wings] {v. phr.} To limit or hold you back, bring you under control; prevent your success. When the new president tried to become dictator, the generals soon clipped his wings. Jim was
Значение идиомы be an item
[be an item] {v. phr.} To be a couple; belong to one another. Noone is surprised to see them together anymore; it is generally recognized that they are an item.
Значение идиомы brass hat
[brass hat] {n.}, {slang} 1. A high officer in the army, navy, or air force. The brass hats In Washington often discuss important secrets. 2. Any person who has a high position in business,
Значение идиомы brush aside
[brush aside] {v. phr.} To ignore; give no reply. Brushing aside the editor’s comments, the young novelist proceeded with his story, which was subsequently rejected by the publisher.
Значение идиомы tick off
[tick off] {v.} 1. To mention one after the other; list. Theteacher ticked off the assignments that Jane had to do. 2. To scold;rebuke. The boss ticked off the waitress for dropping her tray.