Значение идиомы at one’s heels

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1. Перевод идиомы dig in one’s heels / dig one’s heels in, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: dig in one’s heels / dig one’s heels in Перевод: отказаться менять свои убеждения или свои поступки; заупрямиться Пример: Our boss dug in his heels and refused to give us a few days off. Наш начальник заупрямился, и отказался дать нам выходных....
2. Значение идиомы take to one’s heels [take to one’s heels] also [show a clean pair of heels] {v. phr.}To begin to run or run away. When he heard the police coming, thethief took to his heels....
3. Значение идиомы head over heels [head over heels] also [heels over head] 1a. In a somersault;upside down; head first. It was so dark Bob fell head over heelsinto a big hole in the ground. Compare: UPSIDE DOWN. 1b. In greatconfusion or disorder; hastily. The children all tried to come inthe door at once, head over heels. Compare: TOPSY-TURVY. 2.{informal} Completely; […]...
4. Значение идиомы kick up one’s heels [kick up one’s heels] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have a merry time;celebrate. When exams were over the students went to town to kickup their heels. Mary was usually very quiet but at the farewellparty she kicked up her heels and had a wonderful time....
5. Значение идиомы set back on one’s heels [set back on one’s heels] or [knock back on one’s heels] {v. phr.},{informal} To give an unpleasant surprise; upset suddenly; stop orturn back progress. Jack brags too much and it set himback on his heels when the coach told him he wasn’t as good a playeras he thought he was. Jean was doing very well […]...
6. Значение идиомы cool one’s heels [cool one’s heels] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be kept waiting by another’s pride or rudeness; be forced to wait by someone in power or authority; wait. He cooled his heels for an hour in another room before the great man would see him. I was left to cool my heels outside while the others went […]...
7. Значение идиомы on the heels of [on the heels of] {prep.} Just after; following. – Often used with “hard” for emphasis. Hardon the heels of the women’s liberation parade, homosexuals declared a”gay pride week.”...
8. Перевод идиомы set (someone) back on someone’s heels, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: set (someone) back on someone’s heels Перевод: удивить, шокировать, смутить кого-либо Пример: The announcement by the principal set the teachers back on their heels. Объявление директора неприятно поразило учителей....
9. Перевод идиомы cool one’s heels, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cool one’s heels Перевод: вынужденно дожидаться, томиться в ожидании Пример: Ben was forced to cool his heels before his boss would talk to him. Бену пришлось изрядно подождать, пока его начальник поговорил с ним....
10. Перевод идиомы head over heels, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: head over heels Перевод: верх ногами, кувырком Пример: The boy fell head over heels when his bicycle hit the wall. Мальчик упал верх ногами, когда его велосипед ударился в стену....
11. Перевод идиомы (hard) on the heels of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: (hard) on the heels of something Перевод: вскоре после чего-либо, следом за чем-либо, сразу же после Пример: There were two weeks of heavy rain on the heels of the big earthquake. После большого землетрясения сразу же последовали две недели дождей....
12. Перевод идиомы head over heels (in love with someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: head over heels (in love with someone) Перевод: по уши влюбленный в кого-либо Пример: Sam is head over heels in love with someone in his company. Сэм по уши влюблен в кого-то из своей фирмы....
13. Перевод идиомы drag one’s feet / drag one’s heels, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: drag one’s feet / drag one’s heels Перевод: медлить, тянуть время; делать что-либо преднамеренно медленно, делать что-либо с неохотой Пример: The man is dragging his heels about whether or not to take the job. Человек не торопится с принятием этой работы....
14. Значение идиомы heel [heel] See: AT ONE’S HEELS, COOL ONE’S HEELS, DOWN AT-THE-HEEL orDOWN-AT-HEEL, DRAG ONE’S FEET or DRAG ONE’S HEELS, HEAD OVER HEELS, KICK UP ONE’S HEELS, ON ONE’S HEELS or ON THE HEELS OF, SET BACK ONONE’S HEELS or KNOCK BACK ON ONE’S HEELS, TAKE TO ONE’S HEELS alsoSHOW A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS, TO HEEL, […]...
15. Значение идиомы cut in [cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. – Often used with “on”. A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to […]...
16. Значение идиомы press one’s luck [press one’s luck] or [push one’s luck] {v. phr.} To depend toomuch on luck; expect to continue to be lucky. When John won hisfirst two bets at the race track, he pressed his luck and increasedhis bets. If you’re lucky at first, don’t press your luck....
17. Перевод слова companion Companion – товарищ, спутник, компаньон Перевод слова Companions in misfortune – товарищи по несчастью dinner companion – сотрапезник poor companion – неинтересный собеседник Companion of my happy then! Товарищ моего счастливого далекого времени! He was a capital Companion. Он был замечательным компаньоном. He winked an eye at his Companion. Он подмигнул своей спутнице....
18. Значение идиомы all out [all out] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With all your strength, power, or determination; to the best of your ability; without holding back. -Usually used in the phrase “go all out”. We went all out to win the game. John went all out to finish the job and was very tired afterwards. Compare: ALL THE WAY 2, […]...
19. Значение идиомы line [line] See: BLOW ONE’S LINES or FLUFF ONE’S LINES, CHOW LINE, DOWNTHE LINE, DRAW A LINE or DRAW THE LINE, DROP A LINE, END OF THE ROADor END OF THE LINE, FOUL LINE, GOAL LINE, GOAL LINE STAND, HOLD THELINE, HOOK, LINE AND SINKER, IN LINE, IN LINE WITH, INTO LINE, LAY ONTHE LINE or […]...
20. Значение идиомы down-at-heel [down-at-heel] or [down-at-the-heel] or [down-at-the-heels] {adj.} Poorly kept up or dressed shabby; not neat; sloppy. John is always down-at-the-heels, but his sister is always very neat. Old houses sometimes look down-at-the-heel....
21. Значение идиомы photo finish [photo finish] {n. phr.} A close finish in a race of people oranimals, where the camera must decide the actual result, sometimes bymillimeters. The black horse was declared the winner in a photofinish....
22. Значение идиомы out of luck [out of luck] {adj. phr.} Being unlucky; having bad luck; havingsomething bad happen to you. Mr. Jones missed his train and was outof luck in getting to the ball game on time. All of the girls haddates so Ben was out of luck....
23. Значение идиомы chow line [chow line] {n.}, {slang} A line of people waiting for food. The chow line was already long when John got to the dining hall. The soldiers picked up trays and got into the chow line....
24. Значение идиомы at the same time [at the same time] {adv. phr.} 1. In the same moment; together. The two runners reached the finish line at the same time. Syn.: AT ONCE, AT ONE TIME. 2. In spite of that fact; even though; however; but; nevertheless. John did pass the test; at the same time, he didn’t know the subject very […]...
25. Значение идиомы foul line [foul line] {n.} 1. Either of two lines separating fair from foulground in baseball. Willie hit the ball just inside the foul linefor a double. 2. A line across the upper end of a bowling alleyacross which a bowler must not step. John bowled a strike but itdidn’t count because he stepped over the foul […]...
26. Перевод идиомы sick and tired of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: sick and tired of someone or something Перевод: не любить что-либо или кого-либо; сильно устать от кого-либо или чего-либо Пример: I am sick and tired of my friend’s constant complaining. Мне жутко надоело постоянное нытье моего друга....
27. Значение идиомы bottom line [bottom line] {v.}, {informal} To finish; to bring to a conclusion. Okay, you guys, let’s bottom line this project and break for coffee....
28. 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 […]...
29. Значение идиомы in luck [in luck] {adj. phr.} Being lucky; having good luck; findingsomething good by chance. Bill was in luck when he found the moneyon the street. Mary dropped her glasses and they did not break. She was in luck....
30. Значение идиомы hold one’s breath [hold one’s breath] {v. phr.} 1. To stop breathing for a momentwhen you are excited or nervous. The race was so close thateveryone was holding his breath at the finish. 2. To endure greatnervousness, anxiety, or excitement. John held his breath for daysbefore he got word that the college he chose had accepted him....
31. Значение идиомы sidekick [sidekick] {n.} A companion; a close friend of lesser status. Wherever you see Dr. Howell, Dr. Percy, his youthful sidekick is sureto be present as well....
32. Значение идиомы close ranks [close ranks] {v. phr.} 1. To come close together in a line especially for fighting. The soldiers closed ranks and kept the enemy away from the bridge. 2. To stop quarreling and work together; unite and fight together. The Democrats and Republicans closed ranks to win the war. The leader asked the people to close […]...
33. Значение идиомы nip and tuck [nip and tuck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Evenly matched; hardfought to the finish. The game was nip and tuck until the lastminute. A was a nip and tuck race right to the finish line. The two salesmen fought nip and tuck for the contract all the way. Compare: NECK AND NECK....
34. 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 […]...
35. Значение идиомы close to home [close to home] {adv. phr.} Too near to someone’s personal feelings, wishes, or interests. When John made fun of Bob’s way of walking, he struck close to home. When the preacher spoke about prejudice, some people felt he had come too close to home....
36. Значение идиомы as luck would have it [as luck would have it] {adv. clause} As it happened; by chance; luckily or unluckily. As luck would have it, no one was in the building when the explosion occurred. As luck would have it, there was rain on the day of the picnic....
37. Перевод слова constant Constant – неизменный, постоянный, беспрерывный Перевод слова Constant chatter – беспрерывная болтовня constant current – постоянный ток constant fever – неспадающий жар She experienced Constant pain. Она постоянно испытывала боль. He kept the car’s speed Constant. Он ехал с постоянной скоростью. Languages are in a Constant state of flux. Языки находятся в состоянии постоянного изменения. […]...
38. Значение идиомы lay on the line [lay on the line] or [put on the line] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Topay or offer to pay. The sponsors had to lay nearly a milliondollars on the line to keep the show on TV. The bank is putting$5,000 on the line as a reward to anyone who catches the robber. Compare: PUT UP. 2. […]...
39. Перевод слова luck Luck – удача, судьба, случай Перевод слова A dollop of luck – немного везения a dose of hard luck – полоса невезения to bring luck – приносить удачу His Luck was spotty. Удача не всегда улыбалась ему. You are in Luck’s way. Вам повезло. Good Luck! Удачи! (пожелание)...
40. 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....