[card up one’s sleeve] {n. phr.}, {informal} Another help, plan, or argument kept back and produced if needed; another way to do something.
John knew his mother would lend him money if necessary, but he kept that card up his sleeve.
Bill always has a card up his sleeve, so when his first plan failed he tried another.
Compare: ACE IN THE HOLE.
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- Значение идиомы up one’s sleeve[up one’s sleeve] or [in one’s sleeve] {adv. phr.} 1. Hidden in thesleeve of one’s shirt or coat and ready for secret or wrongful use. The crooked gambler hid aces up his sleeve during the card game sothat he would win. 2. {informal} Kept secretly ready for the righttime or for a time when needed. ... Читать далее...
- Перевод идиомы card up one’s sleeve, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: card up one’s sleeve Перевод: припрятанный козырь, карта в рукаве; довод, аргумент, план, намерение, которое будет использовано в будущем в случае необходимости Пример: I think that our boss has a card up his sleeve and he will be able to help us later. Думаю, у нашего начальника есть на руках пара козырей, и потом ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы sleeve[sleeve] See: CARD UP ONE’S SLEEVE, LAUGH UP ONE’S SLEEVE or LAUGHIN ONE’S SLEEVE, ROLL UP ONE’S SLEEVES, UP ONE’S SLEEVE or IN ONE’SSLEEVE, WEAR ONE’S HEART ON ONE’S SLEEVE also PIN ONE’S HEART ON ONE’SSLEEVE....
- Перевод слова sleeveSleeve — рукав Перевод слова To turn up one’s sleeves — засучить рукава sleeve insignia — нарукавный знак long sleeve — длинный рукав My Sleeve hitched on the nail. Я зацепился рукавом за гвоздь. He felt a gentle tug on his Sleeve. Он почувствовал, что кто-то тихонько тянет его за рукав. You can hardly see ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы laugh up one’s sleeve[laugh up one’s sleeve] or [laugh in one’s sleeve] or [laugh inone’s beard] To be amused but not show it; hide your laughter. Hewas laughing up his sleeve when Joe answered the phone because he knewthe call would he a joke....
- Значение идиомы wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve[wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve] also [pin one’s heart on one’ssleeve] {v. phr.} To show your feelings openly; show everyone how youfeel; not hide your feelings. She wears her heart on her sleeve. It’s easy to see if she is sad or happy. Sometimes it is betternot to pin your heart on your sleeve. ... Читать далее...
- Перевод идиомы laugh up one’s sleeve, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: laugh up one’s sleeve Перевод: посмеиваться втихомолку, смеяться в кулак, смеяться исподтишка Пример: I was laughing up my sleeve when I learned that my friend would have to clean the bathroom at work. Я посмеивался в кулак, когда узнал, что моему другу придется чистить туалет на работе....
- Перевод идиомы wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve Перевод: не уметь скрывать своих чувств Пример: He was wearing his heart on his sleeve after the meeting with his boss. Он не мог скрыть своих чувств после встречи с начальником....
- Значение идиомы card[card] See: CREDIT CARD, FLASH CARD, HOUSE OF CARDS, IN THE CARDS or ON THE CARDS, LAY ONE’S CARDS ON THE TABLE, PLAY ONE’S CARDS RIGHT, PUT ONE’S CARDS ON THE TABLE, STACK THE CARDS, TRUMP CARD....
- Значение идиомы bingo card[bingo card] {n.}, {slang} A response card, bound into a periodical, containing numbers keyed to editorial or advertising matter, giving the reader the opportunity to send for further information by marking the numbers of the items he is interested in; such a card can be mailed free of charge. Jack thinks he is saving time ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы ace in the hole[ace in the hole] {n. phr.} 1. An ace given to a player face down so that other players in a card game cannot see it. When the cowboy bet all his money in the poker game he did not know that the gambler had an ace in the hole and would win it from ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы trump card[trump card] {n.} Something kept back to be used to win success ifnothing else works. The coach saved his star pitcher for a trumpcard. Mary had several ways to get Joan to come to her party. Hertrump card was that the football captain would be there....
- Перевод слова cardCard — карточка, пластиковая карта, открытка, визитка Перевод слова Credit card — кредитная карта greeting card — поздравительная открытка postal card — почтовая карточка, открытка That’s the Card. Вот это именно то, что нужно. Let’s play Cards. Давайте играть в карты. Can I pay by credit Card? Могу ли я заплатить кредитной картой?...
- Значение идиомы flash card[flash card] {n.} A card with numbers or words on it that is usedin teaching, a class. The teacher used flash cards to drill theclass in addition....
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- Значение идиомы drawing card[drawing card] {n.} The most important figure in a multi-person event; the top entertainer during a show; the best professor or researcher at a university, etc. During the concert series Barbra Streisand was the biggest drawing card....
- Значение идиомы come through[come through] {v.}, {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through....
- Значение идиомы fill the bill[fill the bill] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be just what is needed; begood enough for something; be just right. The boss was worriedabout hiring a deaf boy, but after he tried Tom out for a few weeks, he said that Tom filled the bill. I thought I would need a specialtool, but this wrench fills ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы chime in[chime in] {v.} 1. {informal} To join in. The whole group chimed in on the chorus. When the argument got hot, John chimed in. 2. To agree; go well together. — Usually used with «with». Dick was happy, and the holiday music chimed in with his feelings. When Father suggested going to the shore for ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы go somebody one better[go somebody one better] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do somethingbetter than ; do more or better than; beat. Bill’smother gave the boys in Bill’s club hot dogs for refreshments, soTom’s mother said that she would go her one better next time by givingthem hot dogs and ice cream. John made a good dive into the ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы over a barrel[over a barrel] also [over the barrel] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Inthe power of your enemies; not able to do anything about what happensto you; in a helpless condition; trapped. Bill had Tom over abarrel because Tom owed him money. Ralph has me over a barrel; Ineed five dollars, and he won’t lend it to me ... Читать далее...
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- Значение идиомы all the way[all the way] or [the whole way] {adv. phr.} 1. From start to finish during the whole distance or time. Jack climbed all the way to the top of the tree. Joe has played the whole way in the football game and it’s almost over. 2. In complete agreement; with complete willingness to satisfy. — ... Читать далее...
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- Значение идиомы catch it[catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded or punished. — Usually used of children. John knew he would catch it when he came home late for supper. Wow, Johnny! When your mother sees those torn pants, you’re going to get it. Compare: GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE. Contrast: GIVE IT TO....
- Значение идиомы spending money[spending money] or [pocket money] {n.} Money that is given to aperson to spend. When the seniors went to New York City on a trip, each was given $10 in spending money. Father gave John a nickel inpocket money when he went to the store with Mother....
- Значение идиомы to oneself[to oneself ] {adv. phr.} 1. Silently; in the thoughts; withoutmaking a sign that others can see; secretly. Tom thought to himselfthat he could win. Mary said to herself that Joan was prettierthan Ann. Bill laughed to himself when John fell down. 2. Withouttelling others; in private; as a secret. — Used after «keep». Marykeeps ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы give the bounce[give the bounce] or [give the gate] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. or [givethe air] To stop being a friend or lover to ; separate from. Mary gave John the bounce after she saw him dating another girl. Bill and Jane had an argument and Bill is giving her the gate. 2. or[give the sack] also ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы that’ll be the day[that’ll be the day] {informal} That will never happen. Joewanted me to lend him money to take my girl to the movies. That’ll bethe day! «Wouldn’t it be nice if we had to go to school only oneday a week?» «That’ll be the day!»...
- Значение идиомы lay-away plan[lay-away plan] {n.} A plan for buying something that you can’t paycash for; a plan in which you pay some money down and pay a littlemore when you can, and the store holds the article until you have paidthe full price. She could not afford to pay for the coat all atonce, so she used ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы trial balloon[trial balloon] {n.} A hint about a plan of action that is givenout to find out what people will say. John mentioned the classpresidency to Bill as a trial balloon to see if Bill might beinterested in running. The editorial was a trial balloon to testthe public’s reaction to a change in the school day....
- Значение идиомы last word[last word] {n.} 1. The last remark in an argument. I never winan argument with her. She always has the last word. 2. The final sayin deciding something. The superintendent has the last word inordering new desks. 3. {informal} The most modern thing. Mrs. Green’s stove is the last word in stoves....
- Значение идиомы hold one’s end up[hold one’s end up] or [hold up one’s end] or [keep one’s end up]or [keep up one’s end] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do your share of work;do your part. Mary washed the dishes so fast that Ann, who wasdrying them, couldn’t keep her end up. Susan kept up her end ofthe conversation, but Bill did ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы plan on[plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы save face[save face] {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, ordignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hidesomething that may cause you shame. The policeman was caughtaccepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was money owedto him. Bill would not play in the game because he knew ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы all over but the shouting[all over but the shouting] {adv. phr.,} {informal} Finally decided or won; brought to an end; not able to be changed. After Bill’s touchdown, the game was all over but the shouting. John and Tom both tried to win Jane, but after John’s promotion it was all over but the shouting....
- Значение идиомы hard up[hard up] {adj.}, {informal} Without enough money or some otherneeded thing. Dick was hard up and asked Lou to lend him a dollar. The campers were hard up for water because their well had run dry. Compare: UP AGAINST IT....
- Значение идиомы blank check[blank check] {n.} 1. A bank check written to a person who can then write in how much money he wants. John’s father sent him a blank check to pay his school bills. 2. {informal} Permission to another person to do anything he decides to do. The teacher gave the pupils a blank check to ... Читать далее...
Значение идиомы card up one’s sleeve