Значение идиомы a few
[a few] {n.} or {adj.} A small number ; some. The dry weather killed most of Mother’s flowers, but a few are left. In the store, Mary saw many pretty rings and bracelets, and
Значение идиомы hook, line and sinker
[hook, line and sinker] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without question ordoubt; completely. Johnny was so easily fooled that he fell forJoe’s story, hook, line and sinker. Mary was such a romantic girlthat she swallowed the
Значение идиомы raise a row
[raise a row] {v. phr.} To cause a disturbance, a fuss, or a scene. He raised quite a row when he noticed that someone had scratchedhis brand new car.
Значение идиомы have no business
[have no business] {v. phr.} To have no right or reason. Jackhad no business saying those nasty things about Dick. Vern’smother told him he had no business going swimming that day.
Значение идиомы kangaroo court
[kangaroo court] {n.} A self-appointed group that decides what todo to someone who is supposed to have done wrong. The Chicago mobheld a kangaroo court and shot the gangster who competed with AlCapone.
Значение идиомы under one’s wing
[under one’s wing] {adv. phr.} Under the care or protection of. Helen took the new puppy under her wing. The boys stopped teasingthe new student when Bill took him under his wing. Compare: IN
Значение идиомы time off
[time off] {n. phr.} A period of release from work. If I hadsome time off this afternoon, I would finish writing the letters Ipromised to my family.
Значение идиомы to scale
[to scale] {adv. phr.} In the same proportions as in the true size;in the same shape, but not the same size. The statue was made toscale, one inch to a foot. He drew the
Значение идиомы go up
[go up] {v.} 1. To go or move higher; rise. Many people came towatch the weather balloon go up. The path goes up the hill. 2. Tobe able to become heard; become loud or
Значение идиомы sleep with
[sleep with] {v. phr.} To have a sexual affair with someone; havesex; copulate. It has been rumored in the office that the bosssleeps with all the girls he hires.