Значение идиомы call it a day
[call it a day] {v. phr.} To declare that a given day’s work has been accomplished and go home; to quit for the day. “Let’s call it a day,” the boss said, “and go
Значение идиомы fix up
[fix up] {v. phr.} 1. To repair. The school is having the oldgym fixed up. 2. To arrange. I think I can fix it up with thecompany so that John gets the transfer he
Значение идиомы crack a bottle
[crack a bottle] {v. phr.} To open a new bottle of alcoholic beverage. On birthdays it is customary to crack a bottle and offer one’s best wishes.
Значение идиомы hail from
[hail from] {v.}, {informal} To have your home in; come from; befrom; especially, to have been born and raised in. Mrs. Gardnerhails from Mississippi. Mr. Brown and Mr. White are old friendsbecause they both
Значение идиомы sponge bath
[sponge bath] {n.} A bath with a cloth or sponge and a littlewater. During the drought the family had only sponge baths. Thefamily took sponge baths because they had no bathtub.
Значение идиомы pay one back in his own coin
[pay one back in his own coin] {v. phr.} To retaliate. Jimrefused to help Bob when he needed it most, so Bob decided to pay himback in his own coin and told him to
Значение идиомы too bad
[too bad] {adj.} To be regretted; worthy of sorrow or regret;regrettable. – Used as a predicate. It is too bad that we are sooften lazy. It was too bad Bill had measles when the
Значение идиомы horselaugh
[horselaugh] {n. phr.} A loud, sarcastic, and derisive laugh. When the speaker praised politics as one of the oldest and noblestprofessions, his audience of college students gave him a horselaugh.
Значение идиомы get a move on
[get a move on] {informal} or {slang} [get a wiggle on] {v. phr.}To hurry up; get going. – Often used as a command. Get a move on, or you will be late.
Значение идиомы show in
[show in] or [out] or [up] or [to the door] {v. phr.} To usher;conduct; accompany. “My husband will show you in,” Mary said to theguests when they arrived at the door.