Значение идиомы walking papers
[walking papers] or [walking orders] also [walking ticket] {n.},{informal} A statement that you are fired from your job; dismissal. The boss was not satisfied with Paul’s work and gave him his walkingpapers. George is
Значение идиомы break one’s neck
[break one’s neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do all you possibly can; try your hardest. – Usually used with a limiting adverb or negative. John nearly broke his neck trying not to be late
Значение идиомы make way
[make way] {v. phr.} To move from in front so someone can gothrough; stand aside. The people made way for the king. Whenolder men retire they make way for younger men to take their
Значение идиомы feel in one’s bones
[feel in one’s bones] or [know in one’s bones] {v. phr.} To have anidea or feeling but not know why. I feel in my hones that tomorrowwill be a sunny day. I know in
Значение идиомы open its doors
[open its doors] {v. phr.} 1. To allow someone or something toenter or join; become open. That college was started for womenonly, but a few years ago it opened its doors to men. 2.
Значение идиомы babe in the woods
[babe in the woods] {n. phr.} A person who is inexperienced or innocent in certain things. He is a good driver, but as a mechanich is just a babe in the woods. Compare: OVER
Значение идиомы inasmuch as
[inasmuch as] {conj.} 1. See: INSOFAR AS. 2. also [for as much as]{formal} Because; for the reason that; since. Inasmuch as this isyour team, you have the right to choose your own captain. Inasmuchas
Значение идиомы cub scout
[cub scout] {n.} A member of the Cub Scouts, the junior branch of the Boy Scouts for boys 8-10 years of age. Jimmie is only seven, too young to be a Cub Scout.
Значение идиомы go with
[go with] {v.} 1. To match; to look good with. A yellow blousegoes with her blonde hair. The woman bought a purse to go with hernew shoes. 2. To go out in the company
Значение идиомы get the breaks
[get the breaks] {v. phr.} To be fortunate; have luck. That fellow gets all the breaks! He’s been working here only sixmonths, and he’s already been promoted to vice president!