Значение идиомы on one’s good behavior
[on one’s good behavior] {adv. phr.} Behaving right to make a goodimpression. While his father was around the boy was on his goodbehavior, but when the father left the boy soon got into mischief.
Значение идиомы feet on the ground
[feet on the ground] {n. phr.} An understanding of what can bedone; sensible ideas. Used with a possessive. John has his feet onthe ground; he knows he cannot learn everything at once. Teddreams of
Перевод идиомы cross one’s heart (and hope to die), значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: cross one’s heart (and hope to die) Перевод: клясться, уверять, что что-либо сказанное является правдой; быть готовым перекреститься в качестве правдивости чего-либо Пример: “I promise that I will give you the money next
Значение идиомы set in
[set in] {v.} To begin; start; develop. Before the boat couldreach shore, a storm had set in. He did not keep the cut clean andinfection set in. The wind set in from the east.
Значение идиомы hang on to your hat
[hang on to your hat] or [hold on to your hat] or [hold your hat]{v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Watch out; be prepared. – Used as a command, usually to warn of an unexpected action.
Значение идиомы stay up late
[stay up late] {v. phr.} To not go to bed until very late. Peterhas to stay up late these days as he is preparing for hiscomprehensive exams. See: BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL.
Перевод идиомы knock someone dead, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: knock someone dead Перевод: сразить наповал, поразить (как правило, хорошим исполнением, хорошо выполненной работой, и т. п.) Пример: The performance of the jazz group knocked the audience dead. Выступление джазовой группы сразило зрителей
Значение идиомы on the track of
[on the track of] or [on the trail of] Hunting or looking for;trying to find; following. The hunter is on the track of a deer. The lawyer is on the trail of new proof
Значение идиомы hand-pick
[hand-pick] {v.}, {informal} To choose very carefully. Thisdebating team should win because its members are all hand-picked. The political bosses hand-picked a man for mayor who would agree withthem.
Значение идиомы get on one’s good side
[get on one’s good side] {v. phr.} To gain the favor of someone;flatter or please another. A clever lobbyist knows how to get onthe good side of both the House of Representatives and the