Значение идиомы section gang
[section gang] or [section crew] {n.} A group of railroad workerswho watch and repair a number of miles of track. The section crewwas called out to fix the broken bridge.
Значение идиомы drag strip
[drag strip] {n.}, {slang} A place where drag races are held. Before the race Paul loaded his racer onto the trailer to take it out of town to the drag strip for the race.
Значение идиомы crack of dawn
[crack of dawn] {n. phr.} The time in the morning when the sun’s rays first appear. The rooster crows at the crack of dawn and wakes up everybody on the farm.
Значение идиомы to a T
[to a T] or [to a turn] {adv. phr.} Just right; to perfection;exactly. The roast was done to a turn. His nickname, Tiny, suited him to a T. Compare: TO THE LETTER.
Значение идиомы play up
[play up] {v.} To call attention to; talk more about; emphasize. The coach played up the possibilities, and kept our minds off ourweaknesses. The director played up the woman’s glamor to concealher lack of
Значение идиомы horn in
[horn in] {v.}, {slang} To come in without invitation or welcome;interfere. Often used with “on”. Jack would often horn in onconversations discussing things he knew nothing about. Lee hornedin on Ray and Annie and
Значение идиомы be game
[be game] {v. phr.} To be cooperative, willing, sporting. When I asked Charlie to climb Mount McKinley with us, he said he was game if we were.
Значение идиомы listen to reason
[listen to reason] {v. phr.} To listen to and think about advicethat you are given. Joe was stubborn and would not listen toreason. It will save you a lot of trouble if you will
Значение идиомы photo finish
[photo finish] {n. phr.} A close finish in a race of people oranimals, where the camera must decide the actual result, sometimes bymillimeters. The black horse was declared the winner in a photofinish.
Значение идиомы play the field
[play the field] {v. phr.}, {informal} To date many differentpeople; not always have dates with the same person. Al had a steadygirlfriend, but John was playing the field. Jim was crazy aboutMary, but she