Значение идиомы lay by
[lay by] {v.} To save, especially a little at a time. Thestudents laid a little money by every week till they had enough for atrip to Florida. The farmer laid by some of his
Значение идиомы wind
[wind] See: GET WIND OF, GOD TEMPERS THE WIND TO THE SHORN LAMB, GONE WITH THE WIND, IN THE WIND, IT’S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODYGOOD, SECOND WIND, STRAW IN THE WIND, TAKE
Значение идиомы writer’s block
[writer’s block] {n. phr.} A condition of being unable to write; aperiod when the words just won’t come. One of the more commonproblems writers occasionally experience is a writer’s block that maylast a shorter
Значение идиомы have kittens
[have kittens] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become very much worried orupset. Mrs. Jones was having kittens because if was very late andSusan wasn’t home yet. Compare: HAVE A FIT.
Значение идиомы under the sun
[under the sun] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} On earth; in the world. – Used for emphasis. The President’s assassination shocked everyoneunder the sun. Where under the sun could I have put my purse?
Значение идиомы at great length
[at great length] {prep. phr.} 1. In great detail. Jim told us the story of his life at great length. 2. For a long time. The boring speaker rambled on at great length.
Значение идиомы on the air
[on the air] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Broadcasting or being broadcaston radio or TV. His show is on the air at six o’clock. The ballgame is on the air now.
Значение идиомы fourth world
[fourth world] {n.}, {informal} The poor nations of the world, asdistinguished from the oil-rich nations of the third world. SriLanka will never join OPEC, since it is a fourth world nation.
Значение идиомы free-for-all
[free-for-all] {n.} 1. Unlimited, free access to somethingeverybody wants. The Smith’s party was a lavish free-for-all;everybody could eat and drink as much as they wanted. 2. A barroom, tavern, or street fight in which
Значение идиомы let off
[let off] {v.} 1. To discharge ; explode; fire. Willieaccidentally let off his father’s shotgun and made a hole in thewall. Syn.: GO OFF, LET LOOSE. 2. To permit to go or escape;excuse from