Значение идиомы words of one syllable
[words of one syllable] {n. phr.} Language that makes the meaningvery clear; simple, or frank language. – Usually used after “in”. Mary explained the job to Ann in words of one syllable so that
Перевод идиомы from start to finish, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: from start to finish Перевод: от начала до конца Пример: The welcoming dinner was a great success from start to finish. Приветственный ужин был успешен от начала до конца.
Значение идиомы jump to a conclusion
[jump to a conclusion] {v. phr.} To decide too quickly or withoutthinking or finding the facts. Jerry saw his dog limping on abloody leg and jumped to the conclusion that it had been shot.
Перевод идиомы on a first-name basis (with someone), значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: on a first-name basis (with someone) Перевод: быть в хороших отношениях с кем-либо, и обращаться друг к другу по имени Пример: I am not on a first-name basis with my neighbor. Я не
Значение идиомы around the clock
[around the clock] also [the clock around] {adv. phr.} For 24 hours a day continuously all day and all night. The factory operated around the clock until the order was filled. He studied around
Значение идиомы ask for
[ask for] {v.}, {informal} To make likely to happen to you; bring upon yourself. Charles drives fast on worn-out tires; he is asking for trouble. The workman lost his job, but he asked for
Перевод идиомы be the case, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: be the case Перевод: являться правдой относительно описываемой ситуации, соответствовать описываемой ситуации Пример: I do not care if it was the case last year, this year we will do things differently. Мне все
Перевод идиомы be up and about / be up and around, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: be up and about / be up and around Перевод: снова стать подвижным, активным (особенно после болезни, отпуска, отдыха, и т. п.) Пример: I’m so glad you’re up and around, there is so
Значение идиомы go out for
[go out for] or [come out for] {v. phr.} To try for a place on Ten boys went out for track that spring. Thecoach asked Tom why he didn’t come out for basketball.
Значение идиомы split end
[split end] {n.} An end in football who plays five to ten yards outfrom the tackle in the line. The split end is one of thequarterback’s most important targets for passes. Contrast: TIGHT END.