Значение идиомы at the same time

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1. Значение идиомы in spite of [in spite of] {prep. phr.} Against the influence or effect of; inopposition to; defying the effect of; despite. In spite of the badstorm John delivered his papers on time. In spite of all theirdifferences, Joan and Ann remain friends....
2. Значение идиомы at this rate [at this rate] or [at that rate] {adv. phr.} At a speed like this or that; with progress like this or that. John’s father said that if John kept going at that rate he would never finish cutting the grass. So Johnny has a whole dollar! At this rate he’ll be a millionaire. “Three 100’s […]...
3. 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. […]...
4. Значение идиомы subject to [subject to] {adj. phr.} 1. Under the government or control of; inthe power of. The English colonies in America were subject to theEnglish king. The principal and the teachers of a school aresubject to the school board. 2. Likely to get or have; liable. John is in rather poor health and is subject to colds. […]...
5. 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 […]...
6. Значение идиомы go into [go into] {v.} 1a. To go or fit inside of; able to be put in. The table is too big to go into the closet. 1b. To be able to bedivided into; be divisible into. Two goes into four two times. 2.To enter a state or condition of; pass into. John went into a fitof […]...
7. Значение идиомы cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face [cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face] {v. phr.} To suffer from an action intended originally to harm another person. In walking out and leaving his employer in the lurch, John really cut off his nose to spite his face, since no business wanted to hire him afterwards....
8. Значение идиомы at one’s heels [at one’s heels] {adv. phr.} Close behind; as a constant follower or companion. The boy got tired of having his little brother at his heels all day. John ran by the finish line with Ned at his heels. Bad luck followed at his heels all his life....
9. 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....
10. 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 […]...
11. 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....
12. Значение идиомы on the spur of the moment [on the spur of the moment] {adv. phr.} On a sudden wish ordecision; suddenly; without thought or preparation. John had notplanned to take the trip; he just left on the spur of the moment. Mary saw a help-wanted advertisement and applied for the job on thespur of the moment....
13. Значение идиомы boiling point [boiling point] {n.} 1. The temperature at which a liquid boils. The boiling point of water is 272 Fahrenheit. 2. The time when you become very angry. He has a low boiling point. After being teased for a long time, John reached the boiling point. When John made the same mistake for the fourth time, […]...
14. Значение идиомы pass muster [pass muster] {v. phr.}, {informal} To pass a test or check-up; begood enough. After a practice period, Sam found that he was able topass muster as a lathe operator. His work was done carefully, soit always passed muster. Compare: MEASURE UP....
15. 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....
16. 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 […]...
17. Значение идиомы against time [against time] or [against the clock] {adv. phr.} 1. As a test of speed or time; in order to beat a speed record or time limit. John ran around the track against time, because there was no one else to race against. 2. As fast as possible; so as to do or finish something before […]...
18. Значение идиомы come to pass [come to pass] {v. phr.}, {literary} To happen; occur. Strange things come to pass in troubled times. It came to pass that the jailer visited him by night. His hopes of success did not come to pass. Compare: BRING TO PASS, COME ABOUT....
19. Значение идиомы shoot out [shoot out] {v.} 1. To fight with guns until one person or side iswounded or killed; settle a fight by shooting. – Used with “it”. The cornered bank robbers decided to shoot it out with the police. The moment she opened the door, the cat shot out and ran around thehouse. During the last half-minute […]...
20. 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. […]...
21. Значение идиомы get through [get through] {v. phr.} 1. To finish. Barry got through hishomework by late evening. 2. To pass a course or an examination. Igot through every one of my courses except mathematics....
22. Значение идиомы road test [road test] {n.} 1. A test to see if you can drive a car. Jimtook the road test and got his driver’s license last week. 2. A testto see if a car works all right on the road. Most new cars aregiven road tests before they are put on the market. After herepaired the car, […]...
23. Значение идиомы line of fire [line of fire] {n. phr.} The path that something fired or throwntakes. When the bandit and the police began to shoot, John wasalmost in their line of fire. Compare: CROSS FIRE....
24. Значение идиомы draw a line [draw a line] or [draw the line] {v. phr.} 1. To think of as different. The law in this country draws a line between murder and man slaughter. Can you draw the line between a lie and a fib? 2. To set a limit to what will be done; say something cannot be done. We […]...
25. Getting a Driver’s License Jane: 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 […]...
26. SCHEDULE OF A MAN A MAN’S SCHEDULE 1. Get up. 2. Pass gas. 3. Drink cup of black coffee. 4. Pass gas. 5. Dress, skipping shower because “alarm didn’t work”. 6. Pass gas. 7. Log on to computer to check porn site before leaving for work. Pass gas while “enjoying” favorite site. 6. Drive to work. Pass gas at […]...
27. Значение идиомы out of line [out of line ] {adv. phr.} Not in a straight line; away from atrue line. The two edges were out of line and there was a spacebetween them. The sergeant ordered the soldier who was out of lineto get properly lined up....
28. Перевод идиомы in spite of, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in spite of Перевод: несмотря на Пример: In spite of the terrible weather we went to the beach for a picnic. Несмотря на отвратительную погоду, мы отправились на пляж на пикник....
29. Значение идиомы give up the ship [give up the ship] {v. phr.} To stop fighting and surrender; stoptrying or hoping to do something. “Don’t give up the ship, John,”said his father when John failed a test....
30. Значение идиомы pass over [pass over] or [pass by] {v.} To give no attention to; not notice;ignore, I can pass over the disorderliness of the troops, but theirdisobedience is serious. In choosing men to be given a salaryraise, the foreman passed Mr. Hart by. She was unattractive, thekind of a girl that everybody would pass by....
31. Значение идиомы in fact [in fact] also [in point of fact] {adv. phr.} Really truthfully. – Often used for emphasis. No one believed it but, in fact, Mary didget an A on her book report. It was a very hot day; in fact, itwas 100 degrees. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
32. Перевод слова finish Finish – конец, окончание; заканчивать, завершать Перевод слова To fight to a finish – бороться до конца that was the finish of him – это добило его to finish one’s work – закончить работу to finish in a point – заканчиваться острием We aim to Finish by Friday. Мы намереваемся закончить к пятнице. What time […]...
33. Значение идиомы line of least resistance [line of least resistance] or [path of least resistance] {n. phr.}The easiest way; the way that takes least effort. In becoming adoctor like his father John had really just followed the line of leastresistance. Some parents take the path of least resistance withtheir children and let them do as they please....
34. Cheating on a Test Oscar: What are you doing? Elena: I’m getting ready for the test. Oscar: By writing the answers on a cheat sheet? You’re not going To get away with That. Elena: I got a “D” on the last test and I have to do better on this one. If I don’t get at least a “B,” […]...
35. Значение идиомы sneeze at [sneeze at] {v.}, {informal} To think of as not important; not takeseriously. – Used with negative or limiting words and in questions. Mr. Jones was chosen by his party to run for President. He was notelected, but to be chosen to run is not to be sneezed at. If youthink Mrs. Green’s tests are things […]...
36. Значение идиомы plough [plough] or [plow through] {v. phr.} Pass through laboriously. Saw had to plough through hundreds of pages of American history toget ready for his test....
37. Значение идиомы bring to pass [bring to pass] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make happen; succeed in causing. By much planning, the mother brought the marriage to pass. The change in the law was slow in coming, and it took a disaster to bring it to pass. Compare: BRING ABOUT, COME TO PASS....
38. Значение идиомы strike out [strike out] {v.} 1. To destroy something that has been written ordrawn by drawing a line or cross through it or by erasing it. Johnmisspelled “corollary. ” He struck it out and wrote it correctly. 2.To begin to follow a new path or a course of action that you havenever tried. The boy scouts struck […]...
39. Значение идиомы pass away [pass away] {v.} 1. To slip by; go by; pass. We had so much funthat the weekend passed away before we realized it. Forty yearshad passed away since they had met. 2. To cease to exist; end;disappear; vanish When automobiles became popular, the use of thehorse and buggy passed away. 3. To have your life […]...
40. Значение идиомы College Boards [College Boards] {n.} A set of examinations given to test a student’s readiness and ability for college. John got a high score on his College Boards. College Boards test both what a student has learned and his ability to learn....