Значение идиомы grind to a halt
[grind to a halt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To slow down and stop likea machine does when turned off. The old car ground to a halt infront of the house. The Cardinals’ offense ground to
Значение идиомы on top
[on top] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In the lead; withsuccess; with victory. The horse that everyone had expected wouldbe on top actually came in third. Although John had been afraidthat he was not
Значение идиомы lovers’ lane
[lovers’ lane] {n.} A hidden road or walk where lovers walk or parkin the evening. A parked car in a lonely lovers’ lane often is achance for holdup men.
Значение идиомы bear down on
[bear down on] or [upon] {v. phr.} To draw constantly nearer with great speed and force. The police cars were bearing down on the bank robbers’ get-away car.
Значение идиомы make the feathers fly
[make the feathers fly] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To enjoy working;be strong and work hard. When Mrs. Hale did her spring cleaning shemade the feathers fly. 2. See: MAKE THE FUR FLY.
Значение идиомы kick over
[kick over] {v.} 1. Of a motor: To begin to work. He had notused his car for two months and when he tried to start it, the motorwould not kick over. 2. {slang} To
Значение идиомы pick and choose
[pick and choose] {v.} To select with much care; choose in a fussyway; take a long time before choosing. He was never one to pick andchoose. Some people pick and choose to get something
Перевод идиомы think out loud, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: think out loud Идиома: think out loud разг. Перевод: думать, рассуждать вслух Пример: I am sorry. I was thinking out loud. Прошу прощения, я рассуждал вслух.
Значение идиомы draw a conclusion
[draw a conclusion] {v. phr.} To make an inference. After he failed to keep an appointment with me for the third time, I drew the conclusion that he was an unreliable person.
Значение идиомы as regards
[as regards] {prep.} Regarding; concerning; about. You needn’t worry as regards the cost of the operation. He was always secretive as regards his family.