Значение идиомы to the fore
[to the fore] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Into leadership; out intonotice or view; forward. The hidden skill of the lawyer came to thefore during the trial. In the progress of the war some new
Значение идиомы open up
[open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal. The story of Helen Keller’s life opened up a whole new world toMary. Einstein’s theories opened up a whole new area
Значение идиомы make a hit
[make a hit] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be successful; be well-liked;get along well. Mary’s new red dress made a hit at the party. Alice was so happy that her boyfriend made a hit with
Значение идиомы boiling point
[boiling point] {n.} 1. The temperature at which a liquid boils. The boiling point of water is 272 Fahrenheit. 2. The time when you become very angry. He has a low boiling point. After
Значение идиомы on the tip of one’s tongue
[on the tip of one’s tongue] {adv. phr.} About to say something, such as a name, a telephone number, etc., but unable to remember itfor the moment. “His name is on the tip of
Значение идиомы for a song
[for a song] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At a low price; for a bargainprice; cheaply. He sold the invention for a song and its buyerswere the ones who got rich. They bought the house for
Значение идиомы in the — place
[in the — place] {adv. phr.} As the thing in order or importance; first, second, or third, etc. – Used with “first”, “second”, “third”, and other ordinal numbers. No, you cannot go swimming. In
Значение идиомы clear the air
[clear the air] {v. phr.} To remove angry feelings, misunderstanding, or confusion. The President’s statement that he would run for office again cleared the air of rumors and guessing. When Bill was angry at
Значение идиомы load the bases
[load the bases] or [fill the bases] {v. phr.} To get men on allthree bases in baseball. The Mets loaded the bases with two singlesand a base on balls. Don hit a home run
Значение идиомы go in for
[go in for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to do; take part in; takepleasure in. Most girls do not go in for rough games. Mrs. Henry goes in for simple meals. Compare: GO INTO,