Значение идиомы behind time

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1. Перевод слова overdueOverdue — просроченный, запаздывающий Перевод слова Overdue debt — просроченный долг it is long overdue — давно пора improvement is long overdue — улучшений давно ждут The train is Overdue. Поезд запаздывает. He was Overdue for a shave. Ему давно было пора побриться. Her baby is two weeks Overdue. Она родила на две недели позже, ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы out of keeping[out of keeping] {adj. phr.} Not going well together; not agreeing;not proper. Loud talk was out of keeping in the library. It wasout of keeping for the kind man to kick the dog. Contrast: INKEEPING....
3. Перевод слова rentRent — арендная плата, аренда, прокат Перевод слова Fabulous rent — заоблачная квартирная плата increment of rent — надбавка к арендной плате to rent a flat — снимать квартиру They are late with the Rent. Они не заплатили вовремя за аренду. How much Rent do you pay? Сколько вы платите за аренду? The landlord says ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод идиомы on schedule, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on schedule Перевод: по расписанию Пример: The train arrived on schedule and we found our friend easily. Поезд прибыл по расписанию, и мы легко нашли нашего друга....
5. My Daily ProgramI get up at 7 o’clock in the morning. I do my morning exercises, wash myself and dress. Then I have breakfast. At 8 o’clock I leave home and go to the Institute. As a rule I come to the Institute at a quarter to 9. The lessons begin at 9 sharp. Today we have ... Читать далее...
6. Asking for More TimeDan: Hello. Marcia: Hi, Dan. What’s the Status on the project? We’re still On schedule, right? Dan: Uh, well, I’ve been meaning to call you about that. We’ve had a Slight delay. Marcia: What do you mean by “slight”? Are you saying that you won’t be able to meet the Deadline? Dan: Not exactly. I’m ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы on time[on time] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. At the time arranged; not late;promptly. The train left on time. Mary is always on time for anappointment. Contrast: AHEAD OF TIME, BEHIND TIME. 2. On theinstallment plan; on credit, paying a little at a time. John boughta car on time. You can buy things at the department ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы in keeping[in keeping] {adj. phr.} Going well together; agreeing; similar. Mary’s hair style was in keeping with the latest fashion. Havingan assembly on Friday morning was in keeping with the school program. Contrast: OUT OF KEEPING....
9. Значение идиомы on schedule[on schedule ] {adv. phr.} As planned or expected; at the righttime. The school bus arrived at school on schedule. The fourseasons arrive on schedule each year. Compare: ON TIME....
10. Перевод слова scheduleSchedule — расписание, график, план Перевод слова Schedule time — время по расписанию on schedule — точно по расписанию, вовремя delivery schedule — календарный план поставок to deliver on schedule — доставлять по графику I lost my class Schedule. Я потерял расписание моих занятий. My Schedule is very flexible. У меня очень гибкий график работы. ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы luck out[luck out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Suddenly to get luckywhen in fact the odds are against one’s succeeding. I was sure Iwas going to miss the train as I was three minutes late, but I luckedout, the train was five minutes late. 2. To be extraordinarilyfortunate. Catwallender really lucked out at Las Vegas last ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы step down[step down] {v.} 1. To come down in one move from a higher positionto a lower. As soon as the train stopped, the conductor steppeddown to help the passengers off. 2. To make go slower little bylittle. The train was approaching the station, so the engineerstepped it down. Compare: SLOW DOWN, STEP UP. 3. To ... Читать далее...
13. My Working Day (4)В топике Мой рабочий день (4) я рассказываю, как проходит мой обычный день и учеба в институте. Встав в 7 часов утра, я делаю зарядку, умываюсь, одеваюсь, завтракаю и иду в институт. Занятия начинаются ровно в 9 часов утра. Обычно, у нас несколько занятий в день по разным предметам. В 6 часов вечера я прихожу ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы around the clock[around the clock] also [the clock around] {adv. phr.} For 24 hours a day continuously all day and all night. The factory operated around the clock until the order was filled. He studied around the clock for his history exam. — [round-the-clock] {adj.} That filling station has round-the-clock service....
15. Значение идиомы clear out[clear out] {v.} 1. To take everything out of; empty. When Bill was moved to another class he cleared out his desk. 2. {informal} To leave suddenly; go away; depart. The cop told the boys to clear out. Bob cleared out without paying his room rent. Clear out of here! You’re bothering me. Compare: BEAT ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова slowSlow — медленный, неторопливый; туповатый, отсталый Перевод слова Slow speed — тихий ход slow train — почтовый поезд he is slow to make up his mind — он не скор на решения slow child — отсталый ребенок Play was very Slow. Игра шла очень медленно. Slow down, I need to catch my breath. Сбавь скорость, ... Читать далее...
17. It’s 11 o’clockIn America the late night news used to broadcast this message: «It’s 11 o’clock do you know where your children are? In England they say «Its 11 o’clock do you know where your wife is? In France they say «It’s 11o’clock do you know where your husband is?» In Poland they say Its 11 o’clock ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод идиомы run late, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: run late Перевод: опаздывать, задерживаться Пример: He is looking forward to meeting you, but he’s just running a few minutes late. Ему не терпится с вами встретиться, но он задержится на несколько минут....
19. Перевод слова properProper — присущий, свойственный; правильный, надлежащий Перевод слова Feelings proper to mankind — чувства, присущие человеку in the proper way — надлежащим образом proper word — подходящее слово I want our lass to have a Proper education. Я хочу, чтобы наша девочка получила настоящее образование. You need to eat a Proper meal instead of junk ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы in the running[in the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a chance to win; notto be counted out; among those who might win. At the beginning ofthe last lap of the race, only two horses were still in the running. A month before Joyce married Hal, three of Joyce’s boyfriendsseemed to be still in the running. Al ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы standard time[standard time] also [slow time] {n.} Clock time that is set by lawor agreement in a country or in part of a country; especially, in theUnited States: the clock time used between fall and spring, which isan hour slower than the time used in the summer. — Abbreviation ST. When we go to bed Saturday ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод идиомы behind schedule, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: behind schedule Перевод: запаздывать; не успевать сделать что-либо по графику, по расписанию, по договоренности Пример: The trains were behind schedule because of the accident early in the morning. Поезда задерживались из-за аварии, которая произошла рано утром....
23. Перевод идиомы ahead of schedule, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: ahead of schedule Перевод: заранее; впереди графика, расписания, плана Пример: We finished our work ahead of schedule. Мы закончили работу быстрее, чем было условлено....
24. Значение идиомы slow burn[slow burn] {n.}, {informal} A slowly increasing feeling of anger. The boys kept teasing John, and watched him do a slow burn. Barbara’s slow burn ended only when Mary explained themisunderstanding....
25. The wall clockOne day a wife complained, «This wall clock almost killed my mother today. It fell only seconds after she got up from the couch.» The husband grunted and replied, «The darn clock always was slow.»...
26. Значение идиомы pay as one goes[pay as one goes] {v. phr.} To pay cash; to pay at once; to avoidcharging anything bought; to avoid debt entirely by paying cash. — Usually used with «you». It is best to pay as you go; then you willnot have to worry about paying debts later....
27. Значение идиомы in arrears[in arrears] {adv. phr.} Late or behind in payment of money or infinishing something. — Usually used of a legal debt or formalobligation. Poor Mr. Brown! He is in arrears on his rent. He isin arrears on the story he promised to write for the magazine....
28. Being Late for an EventEric: Let’s Get a move on or we’ll be late – again! Carmen: Hold your horses. I’m On the verge of being ready. Rome wasn’t built in a day, you know. Eric: A day? I’d Settle for a week. Why is it that every time we have someplace to be you’re always Running late? Carmen: ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы through train[through train] {n. phr.} A direct train that doesn’t necessitateany changes. We’ll take the through train from Chicago to New Yorkbecause it’s the most convenient....
30. Значение идиомы right on[right on] {adj.}, {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Exclamation ofanimated approval «Yes,» «That’s correct,» «You’re telling the truth,»»we believe you,» etc. Orator: And we shall see the promised land! Crowd: Right on! 2. Correct; to the point; accurate. Thereverend’s remark was right on!...
31. A guide to Walking TigersTigers really are as big and poofy and soft as they look, and they purr like a freight train going by. You find this out by taking one for a walk. To take a tiger for a walk, you first need a tiger. Tigers fresh from the bush are not recommended for the inexperienced. What ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы out of the running[out of the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having no chance to win;not among the real contenders; not among those to be considered. John had been out of the running since his first date with Mary, buthe didn’t realize it. Jones’s horse was put out of the runningearly in the race. Contrast: IN THE RUNNING....
33. Значение идиомы in place[in place ] {adv. phr.} 1a. In the right or usual place orposition. Nothing is in place after the earthquake. Even trees andhouses are turned over. The picture is not in place on the wall. It is crooked. 1b. In one place. Our first exercise in gym classwas running in place. 2. In proper order. ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы put back the clock[put back the clock] or [turn back the clock] {v. phr.} To go backin time; relive the past. If I could put back the clock I’d givemore thought to preparing for a career. Richard wishes that he hadlived in frontier days, but he can’t turn back the clock....
35. Фразовый глагол throw out (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: throw out (2) Перевод: выгнать силой, вышвырнуть (из комнаты, дома, школы, и т. п.) Пример: Mary threw out her roommate because she stopped paying rent. Мэри выгнала свою соседку по комнате, потому что она перестала платить за жилье....
36. Значение идиомы crash the gate[crash the gate] {v. phr.}, {slang} To enter without a ticket or without paying; attend without an invitation or permission. Bob got into the circus without paying. He crashed the gate. Three boys tried to crash the gate at our party but we didn’t let them in....
37. My Working Day (5)В топике Мой рабочий день (5) я рассказываю, как я провожу свой день. Утром, встав в 7 часов, я делаю зарядку, застилаю постель, умываюсь, одеваюсь, завтракаю и в 8 утра выхожу из дома. В школе уроки начинаются в 9 часов утра. После школы я возвращаюсь домой, обедаю в 3 часа дня, отдыхаю, выполняю домашнее задание ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы off-color[off-color] or [off-colored] {adj.} 1. Not of the proper hue orshade; not matching a standard color sample. The librariancomplained that the painter had used an off-color green on the walls. 2. {informal} Not of the proper kind for polite society; in bad taste;dirty. When Joe finished his off-color story, no one was pleased....
39. Значение идиомы slow on the draw[slow on the draw] {adj. phr.} Not very smart; having difficultyfiguring things out. Poor Eric doesn’t get very good grades inphysics; when it comes to problem-solving, he is rather slow on thedraw....
40. Значение идиомы it’s high time[it’s high time] {informal sentence} It is overdue. It is hightime for John Browning to be promoted to full professor; he haswritten a great deal but his books went unnoticed....