Перевод идиомы in and out, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: in and out Перевод: то внутрь, то наружу; часто входить и выходить Пример: He has been in and out all day but I don’t know where he is at the moment. Он весь
Значение идиомы under the counter
[under the counter] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Secretly. That book has been banned, but there is one place you canget it under the counter. The liquor dealer was arrested forselling beer under the counter to
Значение идиомы hen party
[hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women orgirls are invited. The sorority gave a hen party for its members. Contrast: STAG PARTY. See: GO STAG.
Значение идиомы act of God
[act of God] {n.} An occurrence for which the people affected are not responsible; said of earthquakes, floods, etc. Hurricane Andrew destroyed many houses in Florida, but some types of insurance did not compensate
Значение идиомы old as the hills
[old as the hills] {adj. phr.} Very old; ancient. “Why didn’tyou laugh?” she asked. “Because that joke is as old as the hills,” heanswered.
Значение идиомы curry favor
[curry favor] {v.} To flatter or serve someone to get his help or friendship. Joe tried to curry favor with the new teacher by doing little services that she didn’t really want. Jim tried
Значение идиомы split-up
[split-up] {n.} A separation or division into two or many smallerparts. The split-up of our company was due to the founder’suntimely death.
Значение идиомы to one’s face
[to one’s face] {adv. phr.} Directly to you; in your presence. Itold him to his face that I didn’t like the idea. I called him acoward to his face. Compare: IN ONE’S FACE. Contrast:
Значение идиомы airquake
[airquake] {n.} An explosive noise of undetermined origin usually heard in coastal communities and appearing to come from some higher point in elevation. What was that awful noise just now? – I guess it
Значение идиомы take issue with
[take issue with] {v. phr.} To be openly against; speak against;disagree with. He thought his boss was wrong but was afraid to takeissue with him on the matter.