Значение идиомы globe-trotter
[globe-trotter] {n.} One who has travelled far and wide. Tim andNancy are regular globe-trotters; there are few countries they haven’tbeen to.
Значение идиомы hash house
[hash house] {n.}, {slang} An eating place where cheap meals areserved. Joe and his friends went to a hash house around the cornerafter the game.
Значение идиомы go under
[go under] {v.} 1. To be sunk. The ship hit an iceberg and wentunder. 2. To fail; be defeated. The filling station went underbecause there were too many others on the street.
Значение идиомы hit the spot
[hit the spot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfyyou; bring back your spirits or strength. – Used especially of food ordrink. A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are
Значение идиомы hold one’s head up
[hold one’s head up] {v. phr.} To show self-respect; not beashamed; be proud. When Mr. Murray had paid off his debts, he feltthat he could hold his head up again.
Значение идиомы at one’s service
[at one’s service] {adv. phr.} 1. Ready to serve or help you; prepared to obey your wish or command; subject to your orders. He placed himself completely at the President’s service. “Now I am
Значение идиомы pay as one goes
[pay as one goes] {v. phr.} To pay cash; to pay at once; to avoidcharging anything bought; to avoid debt entirely by paying cash. – Usually used with “you”. It is best to pay
Значение идиомы used to be
[used to be] or [did use to be] {v. phr.} Formerly or once was. Mary used to be small; but she has grown up. Dick used to be thebest pitcher on the team last
Значение идиомы first base
[first base] {n. phr.} 1. The base that must be touched first by abaseball player after batting. He got to first base on four balls. 2. See: GET TO FIRST BASE.
Значение идиомы death on
[death on] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very successful in meeting or dealing with. Joe is death on fast balls. He usually knocks them out of the park. 2. Disliking or strongly against; very strict