Значение идиомы at one’s elbow

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1. Значение идиомы elbow one’s way into [elbow one’s way into] or [out of] {v. phr.} To force entry into aplace by using one’s elbows. The bus was so crowded that, in orderto get off in time, we had to elbow our way to the exit door....
2. Перевод слова elbow Elbow – локоть; толкать Перевод слова Elbow bone – локтевая кость to lean one’s elbow – облокотиться to elbow people aside – отталкивать людей That rude man Elbowed me aside and got on the bus ahead of me! Этот мужлан оттолкнул меня и пролез в автобус передо мной. She Elbows her way into the best […]...
3. Значение идиомы elbow grease [elbow grease] {n.} Exertion; effort; energy. “You’ll have touse a little more elbow grease to get these windows clean,” Mothersaid to Ed....
4. Значение идиомы elbow room [elbow room] {n.} Adequate space to move around or to work in. He doesn’t require a huge office, but we must at least give him elbowroom....
5. Значение идиомы both — and [both — and] {coord. conj.} Used to emphasize that two or more things are talked about. Both Frank and Mary were at the party. Millie is both a good swimmer and a good cook. In the program tonight Mary will both sing and dance. The frog can move quickly both on land and in the […]...
6. Значение идиомы close the door [close the door] or [bar the door] or [shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. The President’s veto closed the door to any new attempt to pass the bill. Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she closed the door on Mary’s attempt to apologize. […]...
7. Значение идиомы breathe easily [breathe easily] or [breathe freely] {v.} To have relief from difficulty or worry; relax; feel that trouble is gone; stop worrying. Now that the big bills were paid, he breathed more easily. His mother didn’t breathe easily until he got home that night....
8. Перевод слова swimmer Swimmer – пловец Перевод слова Proficient swimmer – опытный пловец good swimmer – хороший пловец short-distance swimmer – пловец на короткие дистанции The jellyfish stung the Swimmer. Медуза ужалила пловца. The Swimmer finally gained the river bank. Пловец наконец доплыл до берега. The Swimmer’s kicking left a wake behind him. Пловец, работая ногами, оставлял за […]...
9. Значение идиомы on one’s coattails [on one’s coattails] {adv. phr.} Because of another’s merits, success, or popularity. Bob and Jim are best friends. When Jim wasinvited to join a fraternity, Bob rode in on his coattails. Manypeople vote straight for all the candidates in the same politicalparty. Most people voted for President K., so Governor B. rode in onK.’s coattails....
10. Значение идиомы open secret [open secret] {n.} Something that is supposed to be a secret butthat everyone knows. It is an open secret that Mary and John areengaged. Who will be appointed as the next president of thecollege is an open secret....
11. Значение идиомы open its doors [open its doors] {v. phr.} 1. To allow someone or something toenter or join; become open. That college was started for womenonly, but a few years ago it opened its doors to men. 2. To begindoing business; open. Proffitts Department Store is having abirthday sale; it first opened its doors fifty years ago this month. […]...
12. Значение идиомы talk out of [talk out of] {v.} 1. To persuade not to; make agree or decide notto. – Used with a verbal noun. Mary’s mother talked her out ofquitting school. Contrast: TALK INTO. 2. To allow to go or get out bytalking; let escape by talking. Johnny is good at talking his wayout of trouble. Contrast: TALK INTO....
13. Значение идиомы ride herd on [ride herd on] {v. phr.} 1. To patrol on horseback around a herd ofanimals to see that none of them wanders away. Two cowboys rodeherd on the cattle being driven to market. 2. {informal} To watchclosely and control; take care of. A special legislative assistantrides herd on the bills the president is anxious to have […]...
14. Значение идиомы eyes open [eyes open] 1. Careful watch or attention; readiness to see. – Usually used with “for”. Keep your eyes open for a boy in a red capand sweater. The hunter had his eyes open for rabbits. Theydrove on with their eyes open for a gas station. Syn.: EYE OUT, KEEPONE’S EYES PEELED. 2. Full knowledge; especially […]...
15. Значение идиомы beyond one’s depth [beyond one’s depth] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Over your head in water; in water too deep to touch bottom. Jack wasn’t a good swimmer and nearly drowned when he drifted out beyond his depth. 2. In or into something too difficult for you; beyond your understanding or ability. Bill decided that his big brother’s […]...
16. Значение идиомы off day [off day] {n. phr.} A period when one is not functioning at his orher best; a period of weakness. The champion was obviously havingan off day; otherwise she would have been able to defeat heropponent. Contrast: DAY OFF....
17. Перевод идиомы able to breathe easily again / able to breathe freely again, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: able to breathe easily again / able to breathe freely again Перевод: вздохнуть с облегчением: суметь расслабиться, оправиться после какого-либо напряженного события, случая Пример: My friend was able to breathe easily again when his company did not go bankrupt. Мой друг вздохнул с облегчением, что его компания не обанкротилась....
18. Значение идиомы tie one’s hands [tie one’s hands] {v. phr.} To make unable to doanything. – Usually used in the passive. Since Mary would not tellher mother what was bothering her, her mother’s hands were tied. Charles wanted to help John get elected president of the class, buthis promise to another boy tied his hands. Father hoped Jim wouldnot quit […]...
19. Значение идиомы get behind [get behind] {v.} 1. To go too slowly: be late; do something tooslowly. The post office got behind in delivering Christmas mail. Syn.: FALL BEHIND. Contrast: KEEP UP. 2. {informal} To support; help. A club is much better if members get behind their leaders. Wegot behind Mary to be class president. Compare: BACK OF. 3.{informal} […]...
20. Значение идиомы out of the swim [out of the swim] {adj. phr.} Not doing what others are doing; notactive in business or social affairs. Mary had to stay home andtake care of Mother while she was sick, and soon felt out of theswim. The toy manufacturer who is out of the swim will losemoney. Contrast: IN THE SWIM....
21. 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 tried to get Rose to talk to her, but shestayed in her shell. Contrast: OUT OF ONE’S SHELL....
22. Значение идиомы step up [step up] {v.} 1. To go from a lower to a higher place. Johnstepped up onto the platform and began to speak. 2. To come towardsor near; approach. The sergeant called for volunteers and PrivateJones stepped up to volunteer. John waited until the teacher hadfinished speaking to Mary, and then he stepped up. 3. To […]...
23. Значение идиомы open the door [open the door] {v. phr.} To allow more action or discussion; givea chance. Learning to read and write opens the door to a better joband better living conditions. Raising the tax rates will open thedoor to more help for older people. Contrast: CLOSE THE DOOR. Compare: OPEN ITS DOORS....
24. Значение идиомы off one’s back [off one’s back] {adj. phr.} 1. {informal} Stopped from botheringone; removed as an annoyance or pest. “Having a kid brother alwaysfollowing me is a nuisance,” Mary told her mother. “Can’t you get himoff my back?” The singer was so popular with teenagers that hetook a secret vacation, to keep them off his back. Contrast: ON […]...
25. Перевод слова breathe Breathe – дышать Перевод слова To breathe freely – свободно дышать to breathe life into a stone – оживить камень breathe breath – испустить последний вздох Breathe deeply and then exhale. Глубоко вдохните, а затем выдохните. Roy Breathed on his hands and rubbed them together vigorously. Рой дунул на руки и энергично потер их. He […]...
26. Значение идиомы in circulation [in circulation] or [into circulation] {adj. phr.}, {informal}Going around and doing things as usual; joining what others are doing, John broke his leg and was out of school for several weeks, but nowhe is back in circulation again. Mary’s mother punished her bystopping her from dating for two weeks, but then she got hack intocirculation. […]...
27. Значение идиомы how do you do [how do you do] {formal} How are you? – Usually as a reply to anintroduction; it is in the form of a question but no answer isexpected. “Mary, I want you to meet my friend Fred. Fred, this ismy wife, Mary.” “How do you do, Mary?” “How do you do, Fred?”...
28. Значение идиомы open one’s eyes [open one’s eyes] or [open up one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To make aperson see or understand the truth; make a person realize; tell aperson what is really happening or what really exists. Mary didn’tbelieve that her cousin could be mean until the cousin opened Mary’seyes by scratching and biting her. John’s eyes were opened up […]...
29. Abraham Lincoln (2) Abraham Lincoln was the son of a poor farmer. He was born in 1809 and his childhood was spent in hard work. He helped his father on their small farm. But in 1816, when Abraham was only 7 years old, his father lost his farm and his family moved to another part of the country. […]...
30. Let him dig An old man and woman were married for years even though they hated each other. When they had a confrontation, screams and yelling could be heard deep into the night. A constant statement was heard by the neighbors who feared the man the most. “When I die I will dig my way up and out […]...
31. Значение идиомы on the sly [on the sly] {adv. phr.} So that other people won’t know; secretly. The boys smoked on the sly. Mary’s mother did not approve oflipstick, but Mary used it on the sly....
32. Перевод слова champion Champion – чемпион, победитель; поборник, борец Перевод слова Olympic champion – олимпийский чемпион champion of liberty – борец за свободу nonpareil champion – непревзойденный чемпион He projected himself as a Champion of the poor. Он называл себя защитником бедняков. She is a lawyer who Champions children’s rights. Она юрист, который отстаивает права детей. An outsider […]...
33. Перевод слова nearby Nearby – ближний, поблизости, неподалеку Перевод слова Nearby farmhouse – соседняя ферма nearby galaxies – ближайшие галактики nearby trail – близкий след Do you live Nearby? Вы живете поблизости? There’s good sport to be had at a Nearby lake. На близлежащем озере можно хорошо порыбачить. Jews were expelled from Vienna, many to settle in the […]...
34. Значение идиомы have it [have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby […]...
35. Royalty and W At Heathrow Airport in England, a 300-foot red carpet was stretched out to Air Force One and President Bush strode to a warm but dignified handshake from Queen Elizabeth II. They rode in a silver 1934 Bentley to the edge of central London where they boarded an open 17th century coach hitched to six magnificent […]...
36. Значение идиомы draw out [draw out] {v. phr.} 1. To take out; remove. Johnny drew a dollar out of the bank to buy his mother a present. The hunter drew out his gun and shot the snake. 2. To make talk or tell something. Jimmy was bashful but Mrs. Wilson drew him out by asking him about baseball. 3. […]...
37. Значение идиомы buy out [buy out] {v.} 1. To buy the ownership or a share of; purchase the stock of. He bought out several small stockholders. 2. To buy all the goods of; purchase the merchandise of. Mr. Harper bought out a nearby hardware store. Contrast: SELL OUT....
38. Значение идиомы let out [let out] {v.} 1a. To allow to go out or escape. The guard letthe prisoners out of jail to work in the garden. Mother won’t letus out when it rains. Compare: LET LOOSE. 1b. {informal} To make come out of the mouth; utter. A bee stung Charles. He letout a yell and ran home. Father […]...
39. Значение идиомы burnt child dreads the fire [burnt child dreads the fire] or [once bitten, twice shy] A person who has suffered from doing something has learned to avoid doing it again. – A proverb. Once Mary had got lost when her mother took her downtown. But a burnt child dreads the fire, so now Mary stays close to her mother when […]...
40. Значение идиомы huh-uh [huh-uh] or [hum-um] or [uh-uh] {adv.}, {informal} No. – Used onlyin speech or to record dialogue. Did Mary come? Huh-uh. Is itraining out? Uh-uh. Contrast: UH-UH....