Значение идиомы say a mouthful

[say a mouthful] 1. {v. phr.}, {slang} To say something of greatimportance or meaning; say more by a sentence than the words usuallymean. – Usually in past tense. Tom said a mouthful when he

Значение идиомы you’re telling me

[you’re telling me] {interj.}, {informal} – Used to show that athing is so clear that it need not be said, or just to show strongagreement. “You’re late.” “You’re telling me!” Compare: YOU BET, YOU

Значение идиомы to hell with

[to hell with] or [the hell with] {prep. phr.}, {informal} Used toexpress disgusted rejection of something. It’s slop; the hell withwhat the cook calls it. Compare: FED UP, GIVE A HANG.

Значение идиомы have an edge on

[have an edge on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To have an advantageover someone or something else in the course of an evaluativecomparison. I can’t beat you at tennis, but I have an edge on

Значение идиомы let go

[let go] {v.} 1a. To stop holding something; loosen your hold;release. The boy grabbed Jack’s coat and would not let go. – Oftenused with “of”. When the child let go of her mother’s hand,

Значение идиомы creature of habit

[creature of habit] {n. phr.} A person who does things out of habit rather than by thought. Our boss is a creature of habit, so let us not confuse him with too many new

Значение идиомы port of entry

[port of entry] {n. phr.} 1. A port where things brought into thecountry to sell may pass through customs. Other ports of entry havebeen taking business from New York. 2. A port where a

Значение идиомы side

[side] See: CHOOSE UP SIDES, FROM SIDE TO SIDE, GET UP ON THE WRONGSIDE OF THE BED, GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THEFENCE or GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE

Значение идиомы stay put

[stay put] {v. phr.} To stay in place; not leave. Harry’s fathertold him to stay put until he came back. The rocks can be glued tothe bulletin board to make them stay put. After

Значение идиомы fall through

[fall through] {v.}, {informal} To fail; be ruined; not happen orbe done. Jim’s plans to go to college fell through at the lastmoment. Mr. Jones’ deal to sell his house fell through. Contrast:COME OFF.
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