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Значение идиомы case the joint

[case the joint] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To study the layout of a place one wishes to burglarize.

The hooded criminals carefully cased the joint before robbing the neighborhood bank.

2. To familiarize oneself with a potential workplace or vacation spot as a matter of preliminary planning.

“Hello Fred,” he said. “Are you working here now?” “No, not yet,” Fred answered. “I am merely casing the joint.”



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  1. Значение идиомы clip joint[clip joint] {n.}, {slang} A low-class night club or other business where people are cheated. The man got drunk and lost all his money in a clip joint. The angry woman said the store was a clip joint....
  2. 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....
  3. Перевод слова jointJoint – соединеннный, единый; сустав, сочленение Перевод слова Joint catalogue – сводный каталог to put a bone into joint again – вправить вывих joint debtor – совместный должник joint efforts – совместные усилия The pipe is leaking at the Joints. Труба течет на стыке. Having a Joint in the middle, it folds. Поскольку посередине есть […]...
  4. Перевод сленгового выражения joint, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: joint Сленговое выражение: joint груб. Перевод: “косячок”; сделанная вручную сигарета из травки, марихуаны Пример: Pass the joint over here. Передавай косяк сюда...
  5. Значение идиомы in case[in case] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In order to be prepared; as aprecaution; if there is need. – Usually used in the phrase “just incase”. The bus is usually on time, but start early, just in case. The big dog was tied up, but John carried a stick, just in case. 2. [in case] or […]...
  6. Значение идиомы case[case] See: BASKET CASE, CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES, COUCH CASE, GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS also GET DOWN TO CASES, IN ANY CASE, IN CASE or IN THE EVENT, IN CASE OF also IN THE EVENT OF, VANITY CASE....
  7. Значение идиомы in any case[in any case] also [in any event] or [at all events] {adv. phr.} 1.No matter what happens: surely; without fail; certainly; anyhow;anyway. It may rain tomorrow, but we are going home in any case. I may not go to Europe, but in any event, I will visit you during thesummer. 2. Regardless of anything else; […]...
  8. Значение идиомы get off one’s case[get off one’s case] or [back] or [tail] {v. phr.} To stopbothering and constantly checking up on someone; quit hounding one. “Get off my case!” he cried angrily. “You’re worse than the cops.” Contrast: ON ONE’S CASE....
  9. Значение идиомы in case of[in case of] also [in the event of] {prep.} In order to meet thepossibility of; lest there is; if there is; if there should be. Take your umbrellas in case of rain. The wall was built along theriver in case of floods....
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  11. Значение идиомы vanity case[vanity case] {n.} 1. A small case containing face powder, lipstick, and other things and usually carried in a woman’s handbag; acompact. She took out her vanity case and put lipstick on. 2. Ahandbag or a small bag carried by a woman and holding various toiletarticles. She had the porter carry her big bags and […]...
  12. Перевод слова caseCase – случай, обстоятельство; чемодан, контейнер Перевод слова Authenticated case – достоверный случай vanity case – дамский несессер hypothetical case – гипотетическая ситуация This is an exceptive Case. Это исключительно сложный случай. In this Case he acted right. В этом деле он поступил справедливо. The Case was decided. Дело было решено....
  13. Значение идиомы just in case[just in case] {adv. phr.} For an emergency; in order to beprotected. “Here are my house keys. Sue,” Tom said. “I’ll be backin two weeks, but you should have them, just in case…” See: INCASE....
  14. Значение идиомы couch case[couch case] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person judged emotionally so disturbed that people think he ought to see a psychiatrist. Joe’s divorce messed him up so badly that he became a couch case....
  15. Значение идиомы case in point[case in point] {n. phr.} An example that proves something or helps to make something clearer. An American can rise from the humblest beginnings to become President. Abraham Lincoln is a case in point....
  16. Перевод идиомы get off someone’s back / get off someone’s case, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get off someone’s back / get off someone’s case Идиома: get off someone’s back / get off someone’s case разг. Перевод: оставить кого-либо в покое; перестать беспокоить, досаждать (обычно в используется в повелительной форме) Пример: I wish that my supervisor would get off my back. Как бы хотелось, чтобы начальник оставил меня в покое. […]...
  17. Значение идиомы basket case[basket case] {n.}, {slang}, {also informal} 1. A person who has had both arms and both legs cut off as a result of war or other misfortune. 2. A helpless person who is unable to take care of himself, as if carted around in a basket by others. Stop drinking, or else you’ll wind up […]...
  18. Перевод идиомы in any case / in any event, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in any case / in any event Перевод: в любом случае; как бы то ни было Пример: I may not be able to meet you next week but in any case I will still give you the books before then. Может быть, я не смогу встретиться с тобой на следующей неделе, но в любом […]...
  19. Перевод идиомы just in case (something happens), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: just in case (something happens) Перевод: на тот случай, если что-либо случится; на всякий случай Пример: I plan to take my umbrella just in case it rains today. Я собираюсь взять с собой зонт на тот случай, если пойдет дождь....
  20. Перевод идиомы in case of, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in case of Перевод: в случае чего-либо; если что-либо случится Пример: In case of fire we keep our computer backup files in a fireproof safe. Мы держим все резервные данные нашего компьютера в огнеустойчивом сейфе на случай, если произойдет пожар....
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  23. Перевод идиомы a case in point, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a case in point Перевод: пример, который доказывает что-либо в текущей ситуации, или который помогает прояснить что-либо Пример: What the man said is a case in point about what I have been saying all year. То, что сказал этот человек, как раз доказывает то, о чем я говорю весь год....
  24. Перевод сленгового выражения basket case, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: basket case Сленговое выражение: basket case груб. Перевод: сумасшедший; безнадежный, разбитый Пример: After his wife left him, Paul was a real basket case. После того, как от Пола ушла жена, он был совсем безнадежен....
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  26. Значение идиомы on the spot[on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the spot] At thatexact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot overtelevision. When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his boss firedhim on the spot. Compare: AT ONCE, IN ONE’S […]...
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  28. A really bad, terrible mistakeFred goes to a doctor and says, “Doc, I want to be castrated.” Doc says, “Look, I don’t know what kind of cult you’re into or what your motives are, but I’m not going to do that sort of operation.” Fred: “Doc, I just want to be castrated, and I’m a little embarrassed about talking […]...
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  30. Значение идиомы matter of course[matter of course] {n. phr.} Something always done; the usual way;habit; rule. A was a matter of course for John to dress carefullywhen he was meeting his wife. Bank officers ask questions as amatter of course when someone wants to borrow money....
  31. Значение идиомы it’s a cinch[it’s a cinch] {informal sentence} It is very easy. “What aboutthe final exam?” Fred asked. “It was a cinch” Sam answered. Compare:PIECE OF CAKE....
  32. Значение идиомы how do you do[how do you do] {formal} How are you? – Usually as a reply to anintroduction; it is in the form of a question but no answer isexpected. “Mary, I want you to meet my friend Fred. Fred, this ismy wife, Mary.” “How do you do, Mary?” “How do you do, Fred?”...
  33. Значение идиомы hit the spot[hit the spot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfyyou; bring back your spirits or strength. – Used especially of food ordrink. A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired. Mother’s apple pie always hits the spot with the boys....
  34. A clever court caseOne evening after attending a concert, two men were walking down the road when they saw a well-dressed and attractive looking woman walking ahead of them. One of the men turned to the other and said, “I’d give 50 bucks to spend the night with her.” To their surprise the woman overheard the remark. Turning […]...
  35. Following a High-Profile Court CaseDanny: Have you been following the Schirru case? Carol: Yeah, I have. I think he’s Guilty. Danny: You’re kidding, right? He’s Innocent and this is a Show trial. The District attorney is conducting a Witch-hunt for his own Political Ambitions. Carol: No, he’s not. It is a High-profile case, but that’s only because he wants […]...
  36. Значение идиомы Johnny-on-the-spot[Johnny-on-the-spot] {adj. phr.} At the right place when needed;present and ready to help; very prompt; on time. A good waterboy isalways Johnny-on-the-spot. The firemen were Johnny-on-the-spot andput out the fire in the house soon after it started. Compare: ON THEJOB....
  37. Перевод слова potentialPotential – потенциал; потенциальный, возможный, скрытый Перевод слова Potential difference – разность потенциалов, напряжение potentials of war – военный потенциал potential danger – скрытая опасность potential energy – потенциальная энергия The high price is a major hindrance to Potential buyers. Высокая цена – основное препятствие для потенциальных покупателей. It is increasingly difficult for large investors […]...
  38. Значение идиомы pull the rug out from under[pull the rug out from under] {v. phr.}, {informal} To withdrawsupport unexpectedly from; to spoil the plans of. Bill thought hewould be elected, but his friends pulled the rug out from under himand voted for Vin. We were planning a vacation, but the baby’sillness pulled the rug out from under us....
  39. Значение идиомы no matter[no matter] 1. Not anything important. I wanted to see himbefore he left but it’s no matter. 2. It makes no difference;regardless of. She was going to be a singer no matter whatdifficulties she met. He had to get the car fixed no matter howmuch it cost. No matter what you try to do, it […]...
  40. Значение идиомы all set[all set] {adj. phr.} Ready to start. “Is the plane ready for take-off?” the bank president asked. “Yes, Sir,” the pilot answered. “We’re all set.”...
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