Значение идиомы live and learn
[live and learn] You learn more new things the longer you live; youlearn by experience. – A proverb. “Live and learn,” said Mother. “Inever knew that the Indians once had a camp where our
Значение идиомы give rein to
[give rein to] or [give free rein to] {v. phr.} To remove allrestrictions or limitations from someone or something. When shewrote her first mystery novel, the talented novelist gave rein to herimagination.
Значение идиомы with open arms
[with open arms] {adv. phr.} 1. With the arms spread wide forhugging or catching. When Father came home from work, little Sallyran out to meet him with open arms. Dick stood under the windowwith
Значение идиомы over the top
[over the top] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of the trenches and against theenemy. The plan was to spend the night in the trenches and go overthe top at dawn. Johnny found that he was
Значение идиомы thorn in the flesh
[thorn in the flesh] or [thorn in one’s side] {n. phr.} Somethingthat causes stubborn trouble; a constant bother; a vexation. Thenew voter organization soon became the biggest thorn in the senator’sside. The guerrilla band
Значение идиомы head for the hills
[head for the hills] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get far away in ahurry; run away and hide. – Often used imperatively. Head for thehills. The bandits are coming. He saw the crowd chasing him,
Значение идиомы heap coals of fire on one’s head
[heap coals of fire on one’s head] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be kindor helpful to someone who has done wrong to you, so that he isashamed. Alice heaped coals of fire on Mary’s head
Значение идиомы top-drawer
[top-drawer] {adj.}, {informal} Of the best; or most importantkind. Mary’s art work was top-drawer material. Mr. Rogers is atop-drawer executive and gets a very high salary.
Значение идиомы take advantage of
[take advantage of] {v. phr.} 1. To make good use of. The cattook advantage of the high grass to creep up on the bird. Jeantook advantage of the lunch hour to finish her homework.
Значение идиомы nose out
[nose out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To learn by effort ; uncover. The principal nosed out the truthabout the stolen examination. 2. To defeat by a nose length; come ina little ahead of in a