Значение идиомы lady-killer
[lady-killer] {n.}, {informal} 1. Any man who has strong sex appealtoward women. Joe is a regular lady-killer. 2. A man whorelentlessly pursues amorous conquests, is successful at it, and thenabandons his heartbroken victims. The
Значение идиомы in honor of
[in honor of] {prep.} As an honor to; for showing respect or thanksto. We celebrate Mother’s Day in honor of our mothers. The citydedicated a monument in honor of the general.
Значение идиомы carry off the palm
[carry off the palm] or [bear off the palm] {v. phr.}, {literary} To gain the victory; win. John carried off the palm in the tennis championship match. Our army bore off the palm in
Значение идиомы stew in one’s own juice
[stew in one’s own juice] {v. phr.}, {informal} To suffer fromsomething that you have caused to happen yourself. John lied toTom, but Tom found out. Now Tom is making John stew in his own
Значение идиомы dead on one’s feet
[dead on one’s feet] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very tired but still standing or walking; too tired to do more; exhausted. Jimmy never leaves a job unfinished. He continues to work even when he’s dead
Значение идиомы burst into
[burst into] {v. phr.} 1. To enter suddenly. Stuart burst into the room, screaming angrily. 2. To break out. The crowd burst out cheering when the astronauts paraded along Fifth Avenue.
Значение идиомы win one’s spurs
[win one’s spurs] {v. phr.} 1. In old times, to be named a knightwith the right to wear little sharp spikes on your heels. A youngsquire won his spurs in battle. 2. To win
Значение идиомы make a big deal about
[make a big deal about] {v. phr.}, {informal} To exaggerate aninsignificant event. Jeff said, “I’m sorry I banged into you in thedark. Don’t make a big deal out of it.”
Значение идиомы hot one
[hot one] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} Something out of the ordinary;something exceptional, such as a joke, a person whether in terms oflooks or intelligence. Joe’s joke sure was a hot one. Sue is ahot one,
Значение идиомы be off
[be off] {v. phr.} 1. {v.} To be in error; miscalculate. The estimator was off by at least 35% on the value of the house. 2. {v.} To leave. Jack ate his supper in