Значение идиомы from hand to hand
[from hand to hand] {adv. phr.} From one person to another andanother. The box of candy was passed from hand to hand. Janebrought her engagement ring, and it passed from hand to hand until
Значение идиомы liquid assets
[liquid assets] {n. phr.} Those belongings that can be easilyconverted into cash. Herb asked for a loan and the bank managertold him to bring in proof of all his liquid assets.
Значение идиомы weigh in
[weigh in] {v.} 1a. To take the weight of; weigh. The man at theairport counter weighed in our bags and took our plane tickets. Adoctor weighed in the wrestlers. 1b. To have yourself or
Значение идиомы in the same breath
[in the same breath] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; withoutwaiting. John would complain about hard times, and in the samebreath boast of his prize-winning horses. Jane said Bill wasselfish, but in the
Значение идиомы to one’s name
[to one’s name] {adv. phr.} In your ownership; of your own; as partof your belongings. David did not have a book to his name. Edhad only one suit to his name.
Значение идиомы for dear life
[for dear life] {adv. phr.} As though afraid of losing your life. He was running for dear life toward town. When the horse began torun, she held on for dear life.
Значение идиомы layout
[layout] {n.} General situation; arrangement; plan. The layoutof their apartment overlooking Lake Michigan was strikingly unusual. Compare: LAID OUT.
Значение идиомы weasel word
[weasel word] {n.}, {informal} A word which has more than onemeaning and may be used to deceive others. When the thief was beingquestioned by the police, he tried to fool them with weasel words.
Значение идиомы follow one’s heart
[follow one’s heart] {v. phr.} To do what one wishes to do ratherthan to follow the voice of reason. Instead of accepting alucrative job in his father’s business, Jim followed his heart andbecame a
Значение идиомы on the cuff
[on the cuff] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {informal} Agreeing to paylater; to be paid for later; on credit. Peter lost the money thatMother gave him to buy meat, and the store would not let