Значение идиомы pile-up
[pile-up] {n.} 1. A heap; a deposit of one object on top ofanother. There is a huge pile-up of junked cars in this vacantlot. 2. A large number of objects in the same place,
Значение идиомы come out in the open
[come out in the open] {v. phr.} 1. To reveal one’s true identity or intentions. Fred finally came out in the open and admitted that he was gay. 2. To declare one’s position openly.
Значение идиомы put one’s house in order
[put one’s house in order] or [set one’s house in order] {v. phr.}To arrange your affairs in good order. Grandfather knew he wouldnot live long and set his house in order. When Mr. Black
Значение идиомы see out
[see out] {v.} 1. To go with to an outer door. A polite man seeshis company out after a party. 2. To stay with and finish; not quit. Pete’s assignment was hard but he
Значение идиомы run a temperature
[run a temperature] {v. phr.} To have a body temperature that isabove normal; have a fever. Jimmy didn’t look ill, although he wasrunning a temperature. We took the baby to the doctor because hewas
Значение идиомы wise guy
[wise guy] {n. phr.}, {informal} A person who acts as if he weresmarter than other people; a person who jokes or shows off too much Bill is a wise guy and displeases others by
Значение идиомы give of oneself
[give of oneself] {v. phr.}, {literary} To give your time andeffort to help others. You should give of yourself sometimes. During World War II, Governor Baldwin gave of himself by sweeping thehalls of a
Значение идиомы come off it
[come off it] also [get off it] {v. phr.}, {slang} Stop pretending; bragging, or kidding; stop being silly. – Used as a command. “So I said to the duchess…” Jimmy began. “Oh, come off
Значение идиомы get a black eye
[get a black eye] {v. phr.} 1. To receive a dark ring around theeye after being hit by someone’s fist or an object. In thefistfight Tom got a black eye from Pete. Sue got
Значение идиомы high sign
[high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. – Used with “get” or “give”. The Joneses saw us across the hoteldining