Значение идиомы on the beam
[on the beam] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In theradio beam that marks the path to follow between airports; flying inthe right direction. A radio signal tells the pilot of an airplanewhen he is
Значение идиомы door
[door] See: AT DEATH’S DOOR, AT ONE’S DOOR, CLOSED-DOOR, CLOSE ITS DOORS, CLOSE THE DOOR or BAR THE DOOR or SHUT THE DOOR, DARKEN ONE’S DOOR, or DARKEN THE DOOR, FOOT IN THE DOOR,
Значение идиомы beat a retreat
[beat a retreat] {v. phr.} 1. To give a signal, esp. by beating a drum, to go back. The Red coats’ drums were beating a retreat. 2. To run away. They beat a retreat
Значение идиомы for laughs
[for laughs] {adv. phr.} For pleasure; for fun; as a joke. Thecollege boys climbed up into the girls’ dorms and stole some of theirdresses just for laughs, but they were punished all the same.
Значение идиомы run into the ground
[run into the ground] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do or use more than is wanted or needed. It’s all right to borrowmy hammer once in a while, but don’t run it into the
Перевод идиомы sly as a fox, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: sly as a fox Перевод: хитрый, как лиса; быть умным и хитрым Пример: The storeowner is as sly as a fox and you can never make a good deal with him. Владелец магазина
Значение идиомы day in court
[day in court] {n. phr.} A chance to be heard; an impartial hearing; a chance to explain what one has done. The letters from the faculty members to the dean gave Professor Smith his
Перевод идиомы in exchange for someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: in exchange for someone or something Перевод: в обмен на кого-либо или что-либо Пример: I received the camera in exchange for several discount coupons. Я получил фотоаппарат в обмен на несколько талонов со
Перевод идиомы have an ax to grind / have an axe to grind, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: have an ax to grind / have an axe to grind Перевод: 1. иметь претензии, испытывать недовольство по поводу чего-либо или кого-либо 2. иметь корыстные интересы, преследовать свои интересы Пример: The student had
Значение идиомы to the tune of
[to the tune of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the amount or extentof; in the amount of. He had to pay to the tune of fifty dollarsfor seeing how fast the car would go. When