Значение идиомы all along

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1. Значение идиомы from scratch[from scratch] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With no help from anythingdone before; from the beginning; from nothing. Dick built a radiofrom scratch. In sewing class, Mary already knew how to sew alittle, but Jane had to start from scratch. Compare: FROM THE GROUNDUP....
2. Значение идиомы plain Jane[plain Jane] {n. phr.} A common or simple looking young woman orgirl. When we were in school, Ann was a plain Jane, but sheblossomed out and even won the title of Miss Indiana....
3. Doing Basic ExercisesJane: I’ve just had the best Workout at the Gym! Arnold: You don’t need to go to a gym To exercise. I exercise right here in my apartment. Jane: Oh, yeah? What can you do in this small space? Arnold: Nearly everything I need to do. Before I do my Calisthenics, I Stretch. And every ... Читать далее...
4. Mary Jane was walking on the beach one day and saw a sharkMary Jane was walking on the beach one day and saw a shark swimming around a man. The man was screaming, «Help me! Help me!» Mary Jane laughed and laughed! She knew that the shark was never going to help that man!...
5. Значение идиомы on pins and needles[on pins and needles] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Worried; nervous. Jane’s mother was on pins and needles because Jane was very lategetting home from school. Many famous actors are on pins andneedles before the curtain opens for a play....
6. Перевод идиомы John Doe / Jane Doe, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Идиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Перевод: имя, употребляющееся по отношению к неизвестному или среднестатистическому человеку; при этом John Doe употребляется по отношению к лицу мужского пола, Jane Doe — по отношению к лицу женского пола Пример: The application forms use the name «John Doe» as the name of ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы down on one’s luck[down on one’s luck] {adj.}, {informal} Having bad luck; having much trouble; not successful in life. Harry asked me to lend him ten dollars, because he was down on his luck. The teacher is easy on Jane because Jane has been down on her luck lately. Compare: HARD ROW TO HOE, HARD SLEDDING, ON ONE’S ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы find out[find out] {v.} 1. To learn or discover One morning the baby found out for the first time that shecould walk. I don’t know how this car works, but I’ll soon findout. He watched the birds to find out where they go. Mary wasangry when Jane found out her secret. 2. To get facts; to ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы go along[go along] {v.} 1. To move along; continue. Uncle Bill made upthe story as he went along. Compare: GO ON. 2. To go together oras company; go for fun. — Often used with «with». Mary went alongwith us to Jane’s house. John just went along for the ride to theball game. He didn’t want to ... Читать далее...
10. Фразовый глагол break into (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: break into (2) Перевод: вмешаться, прервать Пример: Jane broke into the conversation and told us what she knew. Джейн вмешалась в разговор, и сказала нам, что она знала....
11. Значение идиомы blue in the face[blue in the face] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very angry or upset; excited and very emotional. Tom argued with Bill until he was blue in the face. Mary scolded Jane until she was blue in the face, but Jane kept on using Mary’s paints....
12. Значение идиомы see through[see through] {v.} 1. To understand the real meaning of or reasonfor; realize the falseness of. Mother saw through Johnny’s excusesnot to go to bed on Christmas Eve. She knew he wanted to stay up tosee Santa Claus. The teacher saw through the boy’s story of havingto help at home. 2. To do until finished; ... Читать далее...
13. An Expiring Business LeaseJane: Our Lease is up at the end of this year and we need To negotiate a new one. Monty: I know, but if I Bring it up first, the Landlord will think I’m Desperate to renew. Jane: We are desperate to renew. We’ve built our business here, and it would be really difficult To ... Читать далее...
14. Using the TelephoneCharles: I don’t know how long this Power outage is going to last. Do you think we should call Elizabeth to tell her we’ll be late for dinner? Jane: That’s a good idea. Do you know her Phone number offhand? Charles: No, I don’t, and I can’t look it up in my Address book or ... Читать далее...
15. After working together for a whileAfter working together for a while, Dick and Jane’s office romance blossomed, and they really developed the hots for each other. One day, they seize the opportunity to sneak into a supply closet to consummate their lust. Dick finds Jane very tight, and difficult to enter, but finally succeeds. When they are finished, Dick says ... Читать далее...
16. Solving a MysteryJane: You have to watch this movie. It’s so good! Hercule: I’m not really into Mysteries. Jane: But this is a really good Whodunit. Hercule: I prefer action movies. Jane: Listen, the movie gives you plenty of Clues, and the Detective follows Hunch after hunch, Lead after lead, but the movie is full of Red ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы cook one’s goose[cook one’s goose] {v. phr.}, {slang} To ruin someone hopelessly; destroy one’s future expectations or good name. The bank treasurer cooked his own goose when he stole the bank’s funds. She cooked John’s goose by reporting what she knew to the police. The dishonest official knew his goose was cooked when the newspapers printed the ... Читать далее...
18. Micromanaging the StaffBarry: Where are you going? Jane: I’m Checking up on Rudy. I gave him a Task an hour ago and I want to make sure he’s doing it right. Barry: You’re not Micromanaging again, are you? Jane: Of course, not. I’m only going To observe his work and make sure that he’s following the detailed ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы fail to do[fail to do] {v. phr.} To neglect to do something that is expectedof one. Tom waited for Jane for nearly an hour, but she failed toshow up....
20. Значение идиомы far from it[far from it] {adv. phr.} Not even approximately; not really atall. «Do you think she spent $100 on that dress?» Jane asked. «Farfrom it,» Sue replied. «It must have cost at least $300.»...
21. Getting a Driver’s LicenseJane: Hey, Henry. You look busy. What’s that you’re reading? Henry: Oh, hi, Jane. I’m studying the Driver’s manual so I can finally get my driver’s license. I just hope I can remember all these Traffic laws. Jane: I’m sure you’ll pass the tests With flying colors, especially since you can Miss a few and ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы hit it off[hit it off] {v. phr.}, {informal} To enjoy one another’s company;be happy and comfortable in each other’s presence. Tom and Fred hitit off well with each other. Mary and Jane hit it off from thefirst. Syn.: GET ALONG....
23. Значение идиомы boss one around[boss one around] {v. phr.} To keep giving someone orders; to act overbearingly toward someone. «If you keep bossing me around, darling,» Tom said to Jane, «the days of our relationship are surely numbered.»...
24. Значение идиомы air one’s dirty linen in public[air one’s dirty linen in public] or [wash one’s dirty linen in public] {v. phr.} To talk about your private quarrels or disgraces where others can hear; make public something embarrassing that should be kept secret. Everyone in the school knew that the superintendent and the principal were angry with each other because they aired ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы at one’s best[at one’s best] {prep. phr.} In best form; displaying one’s best qualities. Tim is at his best when he has had a long swim before a ballgame. Jane rested before the important meeting because she wanted to be at her best....
26. Значение идиомы do a job on[do a job on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To damage badly; do harm to; make ugly or useless. The baby did a job on Mary’s book. Jane cut her hair and really did a job on herself....
27. Значение идиомы take out on[take out on] {v. phr.} To vent one’s sadness, frustration, oranger on someone who is usually innocent of the problem at hand. «Why are you always taking out your frustrations on me?» Jane askedTom, when he slammed the door....
28. Значение идиомы one eye on[one eye on] {informal} Watching or minding while doing something else; part of your attention on. — Used after»have», «keep», or «with». Jane had one eye on the baby as sheironed. Bill kept one eye on his books and the other on theclock. Chris tried to study with one eye on the TV set. Compare:KEEP ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы have it over[have it over] or [have it all over] {v. phr.} To be better than;be superior to. Anne has it all over Jane in looks and charm. Aprofessional golfer usually has it all over an amateur. A jeep hasit over a regular car on rough mountain trails. Compare: BEAT ALLHOLLOW....
30. Значение идиомы all very well[all very well] {adj.} All right; very good and correct; very true. — Usually followed by a «but» clause. It’s all very well for you to complain but can you do any better? It’s all very well if Jane comes with us, but how will she get back home? Compare: WELL AND GOOD....
31. Значение идиомы around the corner[around the corner] {adv. phr.} Soon to come or happen; close by; near at hand. The fortuneteller told Jane that there was an adventure for her just around the corner....
32. Значение идиомы be on the outs with[be on the outs with] {v. phr.} To not be on speaking terms with someone; be in disagreement with someone. Jane and Tom have been on the outs with one another since Tom started to date another woman....
33. Значение идиомы for all one cares[for all one cares] {adv. phr.} In the opinion of one who is notinvolved or who does not care what happens. For all Jane cares, poor Tom might as well drop dead....
34. Значение идиомы tune out[tune out] {v. phr.} To not listen to something. «How can youwork in such a noisy environment?» Jane asked Sue.»Well, I simply tune it out,» sheanswered....
35. Значение идиомы give one pause[give one pause] {v. phr.} To astonish someone; cause one to stopand think. «Your remark gives me pause,» Tom said, when Jane calledhim an incurable gambler....
36. Значение идиомы take amiss[take amiss] or [the wrong way] {v. phr.} To become offended due toa misunderstanding. «I hope you won’t take it amiss,» the boss saidto Jane, «that I find you irresistibly attractive.»...
37. 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 ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы resign oneself[resign oneself] {v. phr.} To stop arguing; accept something whichcannot be changed. When Jane’s father explained that he could notafford to buy her a new bicycle, she finally resigned herself toriding the old one. Compare: GIVE UP....
39. Значение идиомы old story[old story] {n.} An everyday occurrence; something that oftenhappens. Jane’s temper tantrums were an old story. It’s an oldstory when a woman divorces her husband for too much drinking....
40. Значение идиомы coop up[coop up] {v. phr.} To hedge in; confine; enclose in a small place. How can poor Jane work in that small office, cooped up all day long?...