Значение идиомы all in

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1. Значение идиомы played out[played out] {adj. phr.} Tired out; worn out; finished; exhausted. It had been a hard day, and by night he was played out. For awhile, at least, it seemed the interest in great speed was playedout. Compare: ALL IN....
2. Значение идиомы dead tired[dead tired] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very tired; exhausted; worn out. She was dead tired at the end of the day’s work. Compare: DEAD ON ONE’S FEET....
3. Значение идиомы dead on one’s feet[dead on one’s feet] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very tired but still standing or walking; too tired to do more; exhausted. Jimmy never leaves a job unfinished. He continues to work even when he’s dead on his feet. After the soldiers march all night, they are dead on their feet. Compare: DEAD TIRED, WEAR OUT....
4. Значение идиомы going to[going to] Can be expected to; planning to. — Used after «is» , with an infinitive, in the same way «will» is used, toshow future. Some day that big tree is going to rot and fall. Look at those dark clouds. It’s going to rain. The boys are goingto practice football this afternoon. For a ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы wear out[wear out] {v.} 1a. To use or wear until useless. Bobby got atoy truck that would run on a battery, and he used it so much that hesoon wore it out. The stockings are so worn out that they can’t bemended any more. Compare: GIVE OUT, USE UP. 1b. To become uselessfrom use or wear. ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы wear out one’s welcome[wear out one’s welcome] {v. phr.}, {informal} To visit somewheretoo long or come back too often so that you are not welcome any more. The Smith children have worn out their welcome at our house becausethey never want to go home. This hot weather has worn out itswelcome with us....
7. Значение идиомы out of practice[out of practice] {adj. phr.} Not in proper condition; unable to dosomething well because of lack of practice. The basketball team gotout of practice during the Christmas holidays. Compare: OUT OF SHAPE. Contrast: IN PRACTICE....
8. Значение идиомы fed up[fed up] also [fed to the gills] or [fed tothe teeth] {adj. phr.} Having had too much of something; at the end ofyour patience; disgusted; bored; tired. People get fed up withanyone who brags all the time. I’ve had enough of his complaints. I’m fed up. He was fed to the teeth with television and ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы wear down[wear down], [wear off] or [wear away] {v.} 1. To remove ordisappear little by little through use, time, or the action ofweather. Time and weather have worn off the name on thegravestone. The eraser has worn off my pencil. The grass hasworn away from the path near the house. 2. To lessen; become lesslittle by ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод идиомы dog tired, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: dog tired Перевод: усталый, как собака; очень усталый, вымотанный Пример: Janis was dog tired after the series. She played every game. После соревнований Дженис была усталой, как собака. Она сыграла в каждой игре....
11. Значение идиомы double-header[double-header] {n.} Two games or contests played one right after the other, between the same two teams or two different pairs of teams. The Yankees and the Dodgers played a double-header Sunday afternoon. We went to a basketball double-header at Madison Square Garden and saw Seton Hall play St. John’s and N. Y. U. play ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы play the devil with[play the devil with] or [play hob with] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tocause confusion in; upset. Uncle Bob’s unexpected visit played thedevil with our own plans to travel. Mother’s illness played hobwith our party....
13. Значение идиомы a la[a la] {prep.} In the same way as; like. Billy played ball like a champion today, a la the professional ball players. Joe wanted to shoot an apple off my head a la William Tell....
14. Значение идиомы play second fiddle[play second fiddle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act a smaller part;follow another’s lead; be less noticed. His wife had the strongermind and he played second fiddle to her. During the tournament, lessons played second fiddle to basketball....
15. Golf in the BedroomGolf in the Bedroom Rules of Play Each player shall provide his own equipment — normally one club and two balls. Play on a course must be approved by the owner of the hole. Unlike outdoor golf, the object is to get the club in the hole and keep the balls out of the hole. ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы warm-up[warm-up] {n.} A period of exercise or practice in preparation fora game or other event. During the warm-up the baseball players werethrowing the ball around and running up and down the side of thefield. Before the television quiz program, there was a warm-up toprepare the contestants....
17. Значение идиомы in practice[in practice ] also [into practice] {adv. phr.} In actual doing. The idea sounds good but will it work in practice? It is easyto say that we will he good. It is harder to put the saying intopractice....
18. Little Johnny had become a real nuisanceLittle Johnny had become a real nuisance while his father tried to concentrate on his Saturday afternoon poker game with friends and relatives. His father tried every way possible to get Johnny to occupy himself…television, ice cream, homework, video games…but the youngster insisted on running back and forth behind the players and calling out the ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы flying wedge[flying wedge] {n.}, {informal} 1. An offensive formation infootball in which players link arms and line up to form a «V» with theball carrier in the middle. The flying wedge was so dangerous andhurt so many players that rules have forbidden it for over 50 years. 2. A group who use a «V» formation to ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы play possum[play possum] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To pretend to be asleep. Johnny seemed to be fully asleep, but his mother knew that he wasplaying possum. 2. To stay quiet for self-protection; try to escapeattention by inactivity. The rabbit played possum under the bushes, hoping the hunter would not see him. Bob played possum when theteacher ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы peter out[peter out] {v.}, {informal} To fail or die down gradually; growless; become exhausted. After the factory closed, the town prettywell petered out. The mine once had a rich vein of silver, but itpetered out. But as he thought of her, his anger slowly peteredout. Compare: GIVE OUT....
22. Перевод слова practicePractice — практика, применение; привычка Перевод слова To put into practice — осуществлять, проводить в жизнь international practice — международная практика practice of trade — торговый обычай in practice — на практике, на деле, фактически I cannot be a votary to this Practice. Я не могу быть сторонником этой деятельности. The Practice threatens to become ... Читать далее...
23. Sports TryoutsMarcela: All right, you’re ready for these Tryouts. You’ve passed your Physical. You’ve trained for months. You’re going To make that team. Kenji: It’s okay. I don’t need a Pep talk. I’m just going to do the best I can. Marcela: Yes, but you want To have your head in the right place. You’re going ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы second wind[second wind] also [second breath] {n.} 1. The easier breathingthat follows difficult breathing when one makes a severe physicaleffort, as in running or swimming. After the first quarter mile, amile runner usually gets his second wind and can breathe better. We climbed with labored breathing for half an hour, but then got oursecond wind and ... Читать далее...
25. 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 ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы ten gallon hat[ten gallon hat] {n.}, {informal} A tall felt hat with a wide, rolled brim worn by men in the western part of the U. S. Men fromthe southwest usually wear ten gallon hats....
27. Значение идиомы wear well[wear well] {v.} 1. To continue to be satisfactory, useful, orliked for a long time. My old overcoat has worn very well. Their marriage has worn well. That author wears well. Compare:STAND UP. 2. To carry, accept, or treat properly or well. Grandfather wears his years well. Tommy has won many honors buthe wears them ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы clay pigeon[clay pigeon] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A popular target at practice shooting made of clay and roughly resembling a pigeon; an easy target that doesn’t move. All he can shoot is a clay pigeon. 2. A person who, like a clay pigeon in target practice, is immobilized or is in a sensitive position and is ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы kill off[kill off] {v.} To kill or end completely; destroy. The factorydumped poisonous wastes into the river and killed off the fish. The president suggested a new law to Congress but many members ofCongress were against the idea and they killed it off. Mother madeNancy practice her dancing an hour every day; Nancy got tired ofdancing ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы penalty box[penalty box] {n.} A place where penalized hockey players arerequired to go to wait until the penalty is over. Two players gotinto a fight and were sent to the penalty box for two minutes....
31. Значение идиомы same here[same here] {informal} And it is the same with me; and the same forme. — Used only in speech. Mary ordered an ice cream soda, and Jillsaid, «Same here.» Tom said he was too tired to run any further, and Bill said, «Same here.»...
32. Значение идиомы sick and tired[sick and tired] {adj.} 1. Feeling strong dislike for somethingrepeated or continued too long; exasperated; annoyed. Jane was sickand tired of always having to wait for Bill, so when he didn’t arriveon time she left without him. John is sick and tired of having hisstudies interrupted. I’ve been studying all day, and I’m sick andtired ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы canned music[canned music] {n.} Recorded music, as opposed to music played live. «Let us go to a real concert, honey,» Mike said. «I am tired of all this canned music we’ve been listening to.»...
34. Значение идиомы ask for[ask for] {v.}, {informal} To make likely to happen to you; bring upon yourself. Charles drives fast on worn-out tires; he is asking for trouble. The workman lost his job, but he asked for it by coming to work drunk several times. Compare: HAVE IT COMING, SERVE RIGHT, SIGN ONE’S OWN DEATH WARRANT....
35. Значение идиомы go to the dogs[go to the dogs] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go to ruin; to be ruinedor destroyed. The man went to the dogs after he started drinking. After the death of the owner, the business went to the dogs. The team went to the dogs when its best players got hurt. Compare:GO TO POT....
36. Значение идиомы jump ball[jump ball] {n.} The starting of play in basketball by tossing theball into the air between two opposing players, each of whom jumps andtries to hit the ball to a member of his own team. Two players heldonto the ball at the same time and the referee called a jump ball....
37. Перевод слова tiredTired — усталый, утомленный, исчерпанный Перевод слова Tired face — утомленное лицо a tired joke — избитый анекдот tired apple — сморщенное яблоко old, tired dress — старое, изношенное платье She was Tired and sleepy. Она очень устала, и ей очень хотелось спать. I’m Tired. Let’s go home. Я устал. Давайте пойдем домой. I was ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы side by side[side by side] {adv.} 1. One beside the other in a row. Alice’sdolls were lined up side by side on the window seat. Charles andJohn are neighbors; they live side by side on Elm Street. Compare:SHOULDER TO SHOULDER. 2. Close together. The two boys played sideby side all afternoon....
39. Значение идиомы play on[play on] or [play upon] {v.} 1. To cause an effect on; influence. A heavy diet of television drama played on his feelings. 2. Towork upon for a planned effect; excite to a desired action by cunningplans; manage. The makeup salesman played on the woman’s wish tolook beautiful. In some places, leaders play upon people’ssuperstitious ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод идиомы free-for-all, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: free-for-all Перевод: неорганизованное событие (бой, состязание, конкурс, и т. п.), в котором все принимают участие Пример: The players were involved in a free-for-all during the game and seven players were suspended. Игроки были вовлечены в массовую потасовку во время игры, и семеро игроков были отстранены....