Значение идиомы belt out
[belt out] {v.}, {slang} To sing with rough rhythm and strength; shout out. She belted out ballads and hillbilly songs one after another all evening. Young people enjoy belting out songs.
Значение идиомы right away
[right away] or {informal} [right off] also {informal} [right offthe bat] {adv. phr.} Immediately; as the next thing in order; withoutdelay. Phil’s mother told him to do his homework right away so thathe could
Значение идиомы hand over fist
[hand over fist] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Fast and in large amounts. Fred may get a pony for Christmas because his father is makingmoney hand over fist. Business is so bad that the store on
Значение идиомы drag in
[drag in] {v.} To insist on bringing into a discussion; begin talking about No matter what we talk about, Jim drags in politics. Whenever anyone mentions travel, Grace has to drag in the trip
Перевод идиомы cross one’s mind, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: cross one’s mind Перевод: подумать о чем-либо; приходить на ум, в голову Пример: It crossed my mind that I would see him in the evening so I did not need to phone him.
Значение идиомы bone of contention
[bone of contention] {n. phr.} Something to fight over; a reason for quarrels; the subject of a fight. The boundary line between the farms was a bone of contention between the two farmers. The
Значение идиомы let it lay
[let it lay] {v. phr.}, {used imperatively}, {slang} Forget it;leave it alone; do not be concerned or involved. Don’t get involvedwith Max again – just let it lay.
Перевод идиомы might as well / may as well, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: might as well / may as well Перевод: выражение, употребляющееся по отношению к чему-либо, что лучше сделать в данной ситуации, чем не делать этого (часто переводится с такими выражениями, как “заодно”, “раз уж”,
Значение идиомы come to terms
[come to terms] {v. phr.} To reach an agreement. Management and the labor union came to terms about a new arrangement and a strike was prevented.
Значение идиомы on the spot
[on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the spot] At thatexact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. The news of important events is often broadcast