Значение идиомы take it easy
[take it easy] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. or [go easy] or [takethings easy] To go or act slowly, carefully, and gently. – Often usedwith “on”. Take it easy. The roads...
Значение идиомы string along
[string along] {v.}, {informal} 1. To deceive; fool; lead ondishonestly. Mary was stringing John along for years but she didn’tmean to marry him. George told the new boy that he...
Значение идиомы ride out
[ride out] {v.} To survive safely; endure. The captain orderedall sails lowered so the ship could ride out the storm. Jackdecided to ride out his troubles by saying that he...
Значение идиомы in the face of
[in the face of] {adv. phr.} 1. When met or in the presence of;threatened by. He was brave in the face of danger. She began tocry in the face of...
Значение идиомы frame of mind
[frame of mind] {n. phr.} One’s mental outlook; the state of one’spsychological condition, There is no use trying to talk to himwhile he is in such a negative frame of...
Значение идиомы high jinks
[high jinks] {n. phr.}, {informal} Noisy or rough gaiety; wildplay; tricks. The sailors were on shore leave, and high jinks wereto be expected. The high school seniors engaged in high...
Значение идиомы fix someone’s wagon
[fix someone’s wagon] or [fix someone’s little red wagon] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. to administer aspanking. Stop that right away or I’ll fix your wagon! 2. to thwart or frustrate...
Значение идиомы filthy lucre
[filthy lucre] {n.}, {informal} Money, especially when thought ofas bad or shameful. When the rich gambler tried to make Sarah marryhim, she said, “Keep your filthy lucre – I shall...
Значение идиомы on the point of
[on the point of] {prep.} Ready to begin; very near to. – Usuallyused with a verbal noun. The coach was on the point of giving upthe game when our team...
Значение идиомы fairy godmother
[fairy godmother] {n.} 1. A fairy believed to help and take care ofa baby as it grows up. 2. A person who helps and does much foranother. The rich man...
Значение идиомы have a ball
[have a ball] {v. phr.}, {slang} Enjoy yourself very much; have awonderful time. Johnny had a ball at camp. Mary and Tim have aball exploring the town. After their parents...
Значение идиомы lay to rest
[lay to rest] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To put a dead person into agrave or tomb; bury. President Kennedy was laid to rest inArlington National Cemetery. 2. To get rid...
Значение идиомы dry up
[dry up] {v.} 1. To become dry. The reservoir dried up during the four-month drought. 2. To disappear or vanish as if by evaporating. The Senator’s influence dried up when...
Значение идиомы in one’s shell
[in one’s shell] or [into one’s shell] {adv.} or {adj. phr.},{informal} In or into bashfulness; into silence; not sociable;unfriendly. After Mary’s mother scolded her, she went into hershell. The teacher...
Значение идиомы about face
[about face] {n.} A sudden change of course or a decision opposite to what was decided earlier. Her decision to become an actress instead of a dentist was an about...
Значение идиомы common as an old shoe
[common as an old shoe] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not showing off; not vain; modest; friendly to all. Although Mr. Jones ran a large business, he was common as an old...
Значение идиомы extend one’s sympathy to
[extend one’s sympathy to] {v. phr.} To offer one’s condolences onthe occasion of a death or similarly tragic event. All of Tom’scolleagues extended their sympathy to him when his wife...
Значение идиомы clock
[clock] See: AGAINST TIME or AGAINST THE CLOCK, AROUND THE CLOCK or THE CLOCK AROUND, PUT BACK THE CLOCK or TURN BACK THE CLOCK, GO LIKE CLOCKWORK or GO OFF...
Значение идиомы vicious circle
[vicious circle] {n. phr.} A kind of circular or chain reaction inwhich one negative thing leads to another. Some people take so manydifferent kinds of medicine to cure an illness...
Значение идиомы jump through a hoop
[jump through a hoop] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do whatever you aretold to do; obey any order. Bob would jump through a hoop forMary. Compare: TWIST AROUND ONE’S LITTLE FINGER,...