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Значение идиомы be off

[be off] {v. phr.} 1. {v.} To be in error; miscalculate.

The estimator was off by at least 35% on the value of the house.

2. {v.} To leave.

Jack ate his supper in a hurry and was off without saying goodbye.

3. {adj.} Cancelled; terminated.

The weather was so bad that we were told that the trip was off.

4. {adj.} Crazy.

I’m sure Aunt Mathilda is a bit off; no one in her right mind would say such things.

5. {adj.} Free from work; having vacation time.

Although we were off for the rest of the day, we couldn’t go to the beach because it started to rain.



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  35. Значение идиомы hit the road[hit the road] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To become a wanderer; to livean idle life; become a tramp or hobo. When Jack’s wife left him, hefelt a desire to travel, so he hit the road. 2. To leave, especiallyin a car. It is getting late, so I guess we will hit the road forhome. He ... Читать далее...
  36. Time Off from WorkMy buddy from college, Jack, was getting married and our friend Rob was planning a Bachelor party for him in Vegas. It was going to be the Last weekend of the month and I wanted to go. The trouble was, I was scheduled to work that weekend. I needed to get the Time off from ... Читать далее...
  37. Значение идиомы see off[see off] {v.} To go to say or wave goodbye to. His brother wentto the train with him to see him off. When Marsha flew to Paris, Flo saw her off at the airport....
  38. Значение идиомы put one’s nose out of joint[put one’s nose out of joint] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make youjealous; leave you out of favor. When Jane accepted Tom’sinvitation it put Jack’s nose out of joint. 2. To ruin your plans;cause you disappointment. Joe’s mother put his nose out of joint bynot letting him go to the movie....
  39. Значение идиомы cut corners[cut corners] {v. phr.} 1. To take a short way; not go to each corner. He cut corners going home in a hurry. 2. To save cost or effort; manage in a thrifty way; be saving. John’s father asked him to cut corners all he could in college. 3. To do less than a very ... Читать далее...
  40. Значение идиомы wade in[wade in] or [wade into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To go busily to work. The house was a mess after the party, but Mother waded in and soonhad it clean again. 2. To attack. When Bill had heard Jim’sargument, he waded in and took it apart. Jack waded into the boyswith his fists flying....

Значение идиомы be off