Значение идиомы time and a half
[time and a half] {n. phr.} Pay given to a worker at a rate halfagain as much as he usually gets. John got time and a half when heworked beyond his usual quitting time.
Значение идиомы make a splash
[make a splash] {v. phr.} To cause a sensation. The brilliantyoung pianist, barely 14 years old, made quite a splash on the concertcircuit.
Значение идиомы the idea
[the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} – Used in exclamations toshow that you do not like something. The idea! Thinking Mother wasmy sister! The very idea of Tom bringing that dirty dog
Перевод идиомы without fail, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: without fail Перевод: обязательно, несомненно Пример: The postman came at noon everyday without fail. Почтальон каждый день, без задержек, приходил в полдень.
Значение идиомы high-sounding
[high-sounding] {adj.} Sounding important; said for showing off;too fancy. The politician’s speech was full of high-soundingwords. Mr. Brown filled his son with many high-sounding ideasabout life.
Значение идиомы hold true
[hold true] or [hold good] {v. phr.} To remain true. It hasalways held true that man cannot live without laws. Bob is a goodboy and that holds true of Jim.
Значение идиомы writing
[writing] or [handwriting on the wall] {n. phr.}, {literary} Awarning; a message of some urgency. “This nuclear plant is about toexplode, I think,” the chief engineer said. “We’d better get out ofhere in a
Значение идиомы man of letters
[man of letters] {n. phr.} A writer; an author; a scholar. Chekhov was not only a practicing physician but also a first-rate manof letters.
Значение идиомы figure out
[figure out] {v.} 1. To find an answer by thinking about ; solve. Tom couldn’t figure out the lastproblem on the arithmetic test. Sam couldn’t figure out how toprint a program until the teacher
Значение идиомы take the edge off
[take the edge off] also [take off the edge] {v. phr.} To lessen, weaken, soften or make dull. Eating a candy bar before dinner hastaken the edge off Becky’s appetite. Bob was sorry for