Значение идиомы cancel out

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1. Перевод слова cancelCancel — отменять, аннулировать, стирать Перевод слова To cancel debts — аннулировать долги to cancel each other — взаимно уничтожаться to cancel an engagement — отменить встречу I Cancelled my name from the list. Я вычеркнул свое имя из списка. I phoned the hotel to Cancel my reservation. Я позвонил в отель, чтобы отменить бронирование. ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы off balance[off balance] {adj. phr.} 1. Not in balance; not able to stand upstraight and not fall; not able to keep from turning over or falling;unsteady. Never stand up in a canoe; it will get off balance andturn over. Paul was speeding along on his bicycle, when anunexpected hole in the road caught him off balance ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод идиомы keep track of something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep track of something Перевод: следить за (развитием, ходом чего-либо) Пример: Are you keeping track of the time? Ты следишь за временем? She finds it very difficult to keep track of her bank balance. Ей очень сложно следить за своим банковским счетом....
4. Значение идиомы inside track[inside track] {n. phr.} 1. The inside, shortest distance around acurved racetrack; the place that is closest to the inside fence. Abig white horse had the inside track at the start of the race. 2.{informal} An advantage due to special connections or information. I would probably get that job if I could get the inside ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы hold one’s temper[hold one’s temper] or [keep one’s temper] {v. phr.} To makeyourself be quiet and peaceful; not become angry. The meeting willgo smoothly if the president keeps his temper. Dave can’t keep histemper when he drives in heavy traffic. Contrast: LOSE ONE’S TEMPER, BLOW ONE’S STACK....
6. Перевод слова uselessUseless — бесполезный, тщетный, непригодный Перевод слова Useless attempts — тщетные попытки protest is useless — протест бесполезен a useless gadget — негодные приспособления a useless person — никчемный человек It’s Useless to try to convince her. Бесполезно пытаться ее убедить. It was Useless to complain. Жаловаться было бесполезно. The splendid yet Useless imagery. Прекрасная, ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова advantageAdvantage — преимущество Перевод слова Unfair advantage — незаслуженное преимущество offer advantage — обеспечить преимущество competitive advantage — конкурентное преимущество The big Advantage of this system is that it is fast. Большое преимущество этой системы в том, что она быстрая. Our team had the Advantage of experience. У нашей команды было преимущество, так как у ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы lose one’s temper[lose one’s temper] {v. phr.} To lose control over one’s anger; toget angry. He lost his temper when he broke the key in the lock. Compare: BLOW A FUSE, FLY OFF THE HANDLE. Contrast: HOLD ONE’S TEMPER....
9. Перевод слова temperTemper — нрав, характер Перевод слова In a bland temper — в благодушном настроении hair-trigger temper — вспыльчивый характер to hold one’s temper — сдерживать свой характер Don’t try my Temper! Не выводи меня из себя! His Temper is gingery. У него вспыльчивый характер. His Temper was unalterably sweet. Его характер был неизменно мягким....
10. Значение идиомы keep one’s balance[keep one’s balance] {v. phr.} To stay even-tempered; not becomeoverexcited. Mike has the best personality to run our office; healways keeps his balance. Contrast: LOSE ONE’S BALANCE....
11. Значение идиомы track[track] See: COVER ONE’S TRACKS, IN ONE’S TRACKS, INSIDE TRACK, JUMP THE TRACK, KEEP TRACK, LOSE TRACK, MAKE TRACKS, OFF THE BEATENTRACK, ON THE TRACK OF, THE TRACKS....
12. Значение идиомы keep track[keep track] {v. phr.} To know about changes; stay informed orup-to-date; keep a count or record. What day of the week is it? Ican’t keep track. — Usually used with «of». Mr. Stevens kept trackof his business by telephone when he was in the hospital. Thefarmer has so many chickens, he can hardly keep track ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы take advantage of[take advantage of] {v. phr.} 1. To make good use of. The cattook advantage of the high grass to creep up on the bird. Jeantook advantage of the lunch hour to finish her homework. 2. To treat unfairly for your own gain or help; make unfair use of. He took advantage of his friend’s kindness. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы tug-of-war[tug-of-war] {n.} 1. A game in which two teams pull on oppositeends of a rope, trying to pull the other team over a line marked onthe ground. The tug-of-war ended when both teams tumbled in aheap. 2. A contest in which two sides try to defeat each other;struggle. A tug-of-war developed between the boys who ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы miss by a mile[miss by a mile] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To shoot at something andbe far from hitting it; not hit near. Jack’s first shot missed thetarget by a mile. 2. To be very wrong; be far from right. Leetried to guess on the examination, but his answers missed by a mile. 3. To fail badly; not ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы lose track[lose track] {v. phr.} To forget about something; not stayinformed; fail to keep a count or record. What’s the score now? I’ve lost track. — Usually used with «of». Mary lost track of herfriends at camp after summer was over. John lost track of themoney he spent at the circus. Compare: OUT OF TOUCH. Contrast: ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы the edge[the edge] {n.}, {informal} The advantage. — Usually used in thephrases «get the edge on», «have the edge on». In the last quarterof the game, our team got the edge on the other team and kept it. Mary has the edge on Jane in the beauty contest....
18. Having Limited MobilityGail: Oh! Mike: Are you okay? Gail: Yeah, I’m just not used to these Crutches yet. The doctor said I should start using them if I ever want to get out of this Wheelchair, but I don’t have the Strength to stand up. Mike: You’ll Get the hang of it. Don’t Lose heart. Gail: It ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы jump the track[jump the track] {v. phr.} 1. To go off rails; go or run the wrongway. The train jumped the track and there was a terrible accident. The pulley of the clothesline jumped the track and Mother’s washingfell down. 2. {informal} To change from one thought or idea toanother without plan or reason; change the thought ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы flash in the pan[flash in the pan] {n. phr.}, {slang} A person or thing that startsout well but does not continue. The new quarterback was a flash inthe pan. Mary got 100 on the first test in arithmetic but it wasjust a flash in the pan because she failed in arithmetic....
21. Getting an Advantage in SportsTammy: What are you doing this year to give your team an Advantage? Phillip: I Have a few tricks up my sleeve. We’re going to have a Winning season. Tammy: Are you going To start Wang? Phillip: No, I’m Redshirting Wang. I want him to sit out his first year so he can Sharpen his ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы throw off the track[throw off the track] {v. phr.} To divert; mislead; confuse. Theclever criminals threw the detective off the track by changing theirnames and faces. Contrast: OFF THE BEATEN TRACK....
23. Значение идиомы to advantage[to advantage] {adv. phr.} So as to bring out the good qualitiesof; favorably; in a flattering way. The jeweler’s window showed thediamonds to advantage. The green dress showed up to advantage withher red hair....
24. Значение идиомы hang in the balance[hang in the balance] {v. phr.} To have two equally possibleresults; to be in doubt; be uncertain. Until Jim scored the winningtouchdown, the outcome of the game hung in the balance. She wasvery sick and her life hung in the balance for several days. Compare:HANG BY A THREAD....
25. Значение идиомы blow up[blow up] {v.} 1a. To break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion. He blew up the plane by means of a concealed bomb. The fireworks factory blew up when something went wrong in an electric switch. 1b. {informal} To explode with anger or strong feeling; lose control of yourself. When Father bent the ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы take effect[take effect] {v. phr.} 1. To have an unexpected or intendedresult; cause a change. It was nearly an hour before the sleepingpill took effect. 2. To become lawfully right, or operative. Thenew tax law will not take effect until January....
27. Значение идиомы to that effect[to that effect] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With that meaning. Shesaid she hated spinach, or words to that effect. When I leave, Iwill write you to that effect so you will know....
28. Значение идиомы catch off balance[catch off balance] {v. phr.} To confront someone with physical force or with a statement or question he or she is not prepared to answer or deal with; to exploit the disadvantage of another. The smaller wrestler caught his opponent off balance and managed to throw him on the float in spite of his greater ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы on the track of[on the track of] or [on the trail of] Hunting or looking for;trying to find; following. The hunter is on the track of a deer. The lawyer is on the trail of new proof in the case. Jim collectsold stamps; he is on the track of one in Midville this afternoon....
30. Значение идиомы off the beaten track[off the beaten track] {adv. phr.} Not well known or often used;not gone to or seen by many people; unusual. The theater is off thebeaten track. We are looking for a vacation spot that is off thebeaten track. Compare: OUT OF THE WAY....
31. Значение идиомы into effect[into effect] {adv. phr.} Into use or operation. The new rulewas put into effect at once. The judge ordered the old suspendedpenalty into effect....
32. Перевод слова balanceBalance — равновесие, баланс, весы Перевод слова To tip the balance — склонять чашу весов stable balance — устойчивое равновесие to lose one’s balance — выйти из себя, потерять равновесие He Balanced in indecision. Он медлил в нерешительности. One thing Balances another. Одно компенсирует другое. She has a good sense of Balance. У нее хорошее ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы in effect[in effect] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. The same in meaning or result. The teacher gave the same assignment, in effect, that she gaveyesterday. Helping your mother with the dishes is in effectearning your allowance. 2. Necessary to obey; being enforced. Thecoach says that players must be in bed by midnight, and that rule isin ... Читать далее...
34. Cancelling a ServiceDiana: You’ve reached Customer service for Bully Services. How may I help you today? Phillip: I’d like to Cancel my service. Diana: Why do you want to cancel? Phillip: I’m Switching to another company with cheaper services. I’m no longer Under contract so there should be no Early-termination penalties. Diana: Let’s take a look at ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы give one an inch, and he will take a mile[give one an inch, and he will take a mile] If you give some peoplea little or yield anything, they will want more and more; some peopleare never satisfied. I gave Billy a bite of candy and he wantedmore and more. If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile. Thecounselor said to Jack, ... Читать далее...
36. A Heckler at a Sports GameLew: Boo!! Boo!! Your team Sucks! Alexa: Sit down and stop Heckling the Visiting team. You’re Making a fool of yourself. Lew: I’m supporting our team. If I keep Taunting the players on the other team, they may lose their Concentration and we’ll Gain an advantage. Alexa: If you Keep this up, we’ll get Kicked ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы go into orbit[go into orbit] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To become very happy orsuccessful. Our team has gone into orbit. Compare: FLY HIGH. 2. Tolose one’s temper or control completely; become very angry. Johnwas afraid his father would go into orbit when he found out about thecar accident. Compare: HIT THE CEILING....
38. Перевод идиомы lose track of something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lose track of something Перевод: потерять след, нить чего-либо, не следить за ходом, развитием Пример: I’ve lost track — what day are you leaving? Я запутался — в какой день ты уезжаешь? I lost track of the number of times I read this book. Я читал эту книгу так много раз, что сбился со ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы impose on[impose on] {v.} To try to get more from than he or she intended to give. Don’t you think you areimposing on your neighbor when you use his telephone for half anhour? You may swim in the Allens’ pool so long as you do notimpose on them by bringing all your friends. Compare: TAKE ADVANTAGE....
40. Значение идиомы mile markers[mile markers] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} Smallsigns along interstate highways usually bearing a number. TheSmokey is located at 131 mile marker....