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1. Значение идиомы cross one’s mind [cross one’s mind] or [pass through one’s mind] {v. phr.} To be a sudden or passing thought; be thought of by someone; come to your mind; occur to you. At first Bob was puzzled by Virginia’s waving, but then it crossed his mind that she was trying to tell him something. When Jane did not […]...
2. Значение идиомы leak out [leak out] {v. phr.} To become known; escape. The famous beautyqueen tried to keep her marriage a secret, but news of it soon leakedout....
3. Значение идиомы day off [day off] {n.} A day on which one doesn’t have to work, not necessarily the weekend. Monday is his day off in the restaurant, because he prefers to work on Saturdays and Sundays....
4. Значение идиомы what of it [what of it] or [what about it] {interj.}, {informal} What is wrongwith it; what do you care. Martha said “That boy is wearing a greencoat.” Jan answered, “What of it?” “John missed the bus.” “What ofit?” Syn.: SO WHAT....
5. Значение идиомы tee off [tee off] {v.} 1. To hit the golf ball from a small wooden peg ortee to begin play for each hole. We got to the golf course just intime to see the champion tee off. 2. {slang} To hit a ball, especially a baseball very hard or far. He teed off on the firstpitch. 3. […]...
6. Значение идиомы in a way [in a way] {adv. phr.} 1. also {informal} [in a kind of way] or{informal} [in a sort of way] To a certain extent; a little; somewhat. I like Jane in a way, but she is very proud. Compare: AFTER AFASHION, MORE OR LESS. 2. In one thing. In a way, this book iseasier: it is […]...
7. Значение идиомы circumstances alter cases [circumstances alter cases] {formal} The way things are, or happen, may change the way you are expected to act. John’s father told him never to touch his gun, but one day when Father was away, John used it to shoot a poisonous snake that came into the yard. Circumstances alter cases....
8. Значение идиомы queer fish [queer fish] {n.} A strange or unusual person who does odd things. Uncle Algernon dresses in heavy furs in the summer andshort-sleeved shirts in the winter. No wonder everyone considers him aqueer fish....
9. Значение идиомы as much [as much] {n.} The same; exactly that. Don’t thank me, I would do as much for anyone. Did you lose your way? I thought as much when you were late in coming....
10. Значение идиомы go by the board [go by the board] also [pass by the board] {v. phr.} To go away ordisappear forever, be forgotten or not used. Tom had severalchances to go to college, but he let them go by the board. Grandfather said he was too old to go to the beach. “Those days havepassed by the board,” he said. […]...
11. Значение идиомы squeeze out of [squeeze out of] {v. phr.} To apply pressure to someone in order toobtain what one desires. The police were interrogating the suspectto squeeze information out of him....
12. Значение идиомы let off [let off] {v.} 1. To discharge ; explode; fire. Willieaccidentally let off his father’s shotgun and made a hole in thewall. Syn.: GO OFF, LET LOOSE. 2. To permit to go or escape;excuse from a penalty, a duty, or a promise. Two boys were caughtsmoking in school but the principal let them off with a […]...
13. Значение идиомы no matter [no matter] 1. Not anything important. I wanted to see himbefore he left but it’s no matter. 2. It makes no difference;regardless of. She was going to be a singer no matter whatdifficulties she met. He had to get the car fixed no matter howmuch it cost. No matter what you try to do, it […]...
14. Значение идиомы one for the books [one for the books] {n, phr.}, {informal} Very unusual; aremarkable something. The newspaper reporter fumed in a story thatwas one for the books. Their trip through the Rocky Mountains wasone for the books....
15. Значение идиомы put over [put over] {v.} 1. To wait to a later time; postpone. They putover the meeting to the following Tuesday. Syn.: PUT OFF. 2.{informal} To make a success of; complete. He put over a complexand difficult business deal. Syn.: BRING OFF, PUT ACROSS, SLIP OVER.3. {informal} To practice deception; trick; fool. – Used with “on”. George […]...
16. Значение идиомы free and easy [free and easy] {adj.} Not strict; relaxed or careless. Theteacher was free and easy with his students. He had a free andeasy way of acting that attracted many friends. They were free andeasy with their money and it was soon gone....
17. Значение идиомы fix up [fix up] {v. phr.} 1. To repair. The school is having the oldgym fixed up. 2. To arrange. I think I can fix it up with thecompany so that John gets the transfer he desires. 3. To arrange adate that might lead to a romance or even to marriage. Mary is agreat matchmaker; she fixed […]...
18. Значение идиомы start in [start in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin to do something; start. Fred started in weeding the garden. The family started in eatingsupper. Compare: GO AT. 2. To begin a career. Bob started in as anoffice boy and became president. 3. To give a first job to. Thebank started him in as a clerk....
19. Значение идиомы no doubt [no doubt] {adv.} 1. Without doubt; doubtless; surely; certainly. No doubt Susan was the smartest girl in her class. 2. Probably. John will no doubt telephone us if he comes to town....
20. 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 fame or honor. The younglieutenant won his spurs by leading an attack on enemy machine guns. Edison won his spurs as […]...
21. Значение идиомы pick and choose [pick and choose] {v.} To select with much care; choose in a fussyway; take a long time before choosing. He was never one to pick andchoose. Some people pick and choose to get something perfect, andsome just because they can’t make up their minds....
22. Значение идиомы let loose [let loose] {v.} 1a. or [set loose] or [turn loose] To set free;loosen or give up your hold on. The farmer opened the gate and letthe bull loose in the pasture. They turned the balloon loose tolet it rise in the air. 1b. or [turn loose] To give freedom to do something; to allow to […]...
23. Значение идиомы four-leaf clover [four-leaf clover] {n.} A small green plant with four leaves whichmany people think means good luck because clover plants usually havethree leaves. John has a four-leaf clover in his pocket. He thinkshe will have good luck now....
24. Значение идиомы mind one’s p’s and q’s [mind one’s p’s and q’s] {v. phr.} To be very careful what you door say; not make mistakes. When the principal of the school visitedthe class the students all minded their p’s and q’s. If you wishto succeed you must mind your p’s and q’s. Syn.: WATCH ONE’SSTEP....
25. Значение идиомы charge up [charge up] {v. phr.} 1. To submit to a flow of electricity in order to make functional. I mustn’t forget to charge up my razor before we go on our trip. 2. To use up all the available credit one has on one’s credit card. “Let’s charge dinner on the Master Card,” Jane said. “Unfortunately […]...
26. Значение идиомы give it the gun [give it the gun] or [give her the gun] {v. phr.}, {slang} To gunor speed up a motor; make a car, airplane, or something driven by amotor go faster. The race driver gave it the gun. The speedboatpilot gave her the gun. Compare: STEP ON IT....
27. Значение идиомы stake a claim [stake a claim] {v. phr.} 1. To claim ownership of land by drivingstakes to show boundaries. The gold hunters staked claims in theWest. 2. {informal} To claim a person or thing as your own by somesign. Usually used with “on”. George staked a claim on Dianne bygiving her his class ring....
28. Значение идиомы look at [look at] {v.} To have a way of thinking or feeling toward; thinkabout something in a certain way. Is he a hero or a villain? Thatdepends on how you look at it. Depending on how you looked at it, the tea party could be called a pleasure or a bore....
29. Значение идиомы come clean [come clean] {v. phr.}, {slang} To tell all; tell the whole story; confess. The boy suspected of stealing the watch came clean after long questioning....
30. Значение идиомы catch off guard [catch off guard] {v. phr.} To challenge or confront a person at a time of lack of preparedness or sufficient care. The suspect was caught off guard by the detective and confessed where he had hidden the stolen car....
31. Значение идиомы airbus [airbus] n. A trade name, also used informally for a wide-bodied airplane used chiefly as a domestic passenger carrier. Airbuses don’t fly overseas, but mainly from coast to coast....
32. Значение идиомы clear one’s name [clear one’s name] {v. phr.} To prove someone is innocent of a crime or misdeed of which he has been accused. The falsely accused rapist has been trying in vain to clear his name....
33. Значение идиомы seat belt [seat belt] {n.} A strong strap used to protect a person in amoving car or other vehicle by holding him in his seat. When theplane began to land, Billy and his mother fastened their seat belts. Passengers in automobiles should wear seat belts for safety....
34. Значение идиомы get off on the wrong foot [get off on the wrong foot] {v. phr.} To make a bad start; beginwith a mistake. Peggy got off on the wrong foot with her newteacher; she chewed gum in class and the teacher didn’t like it....
35. Значение идиомы run-down [run-down] {adj.} In poor health or condition;weak or needing much work. Grandma caught a cold because she wasvery run-down from loss of sleep. The houses near the center ofthe city get more run-down every year....
36. Значение идиомы open the floodgates [open the floodgates] {v. phr.} To let loose an outburst of humanactivity or emotion. It would open the floodgates of anger anddiscontent if the university raised tuition too soon....
37. Значение идиомы have the guts to do something [have the guts to do something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be braveenough to do something difficult or dangerous. Jack wants to marryJilt, but he doesn’t have the guts to pop the question....
38. Значение идиомы banana oil [banana oil] {n.}, {slang} Flattery that is an obvious exaggeration; statements that are obviously made with an ulterior motive. Cut out the banana oil; flattery will get you nowhere!...
39. Значение идиомы he-man [he-man] {n.}, {informal} A man who is very strong, brave, andhealthy. Larry was a real he-man when he returned from service withthe Marines....
40. Значение идиомы follow one’s nose [follow one’s nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go straight ahead;continue in the same direction. Just follow your nose and you’llget there. 2. To go any way you happen to think of. Oh, I don’tknow just where I want to go. I’ll just follow my nose and see whathappens....