Значение идиомы catch-as-catch-can

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1. Перевод идиомы catch someone red-handed / catch someone flat-footed, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch someone red-handed / catch someone flat-footed Перевод: застать кого-либо за выполнением чего-то плохого, незаконного; застать врасплох Пример: I caught him red-handed trying to break into my car. Я застал его врасплох, когда он пытался взломать мою машину....
2. Значение идиомы shoestring catch[shoestring catch] {n.} A catch of a hit baseball just before ithits the ground. The left fielder made a shoestring catch of a linedrive to end the inning....
3. Значение идиомы catch one’s breath[catch one’s breath] {v. phr.} 1. To breathe in suddenly with fear or surprise. The beauty of the scene made him catch his breath. Compare: TAKE ONE’S BREATH AWAY. 2a. To rest and get back your normal breathing, as after running. After running to the bus stop, we sat down to catch our breath. 2b. […]...
4. Значение идиомы fair catch[fair catch] {n.} A catch of a kicked football by a player after heholds up his hand to show that he will not run with the ball. Hesaw that he would not be able to run with the ball, so he signalledfor a fair catch....
5. Значение идиомы catch one’s death of[catch one’s death of] or [take one’s death of] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become very ill with. Johnny fell in the icy water and almost took his death of cold. Sometimes used in the short form “catch your death.” “Johnny! Come right in here and put your coat and hat on. You’ll catch your death!”...
6. Значение идиомы catch-22[catch-22] {n.}, {informal} From Joseph Heller’s novel “Catch-22”, set in World War II. 1. A regulation or situation that is self-contradictory or that conflicts with another regulation. In Heller’s book it referred to the regulation that flight crews must report for duty unless excused for reasons of insanity, but that anyone claiming such an excuse […]...
7. Значение идиомы catch up[catch up] {v.} 1. To take or pick up suddenly; grab. She caught up the book from the table and ran out of the room. 2. To capture or trap in a situation; concern or interest very much. – Usually used in the passive with “in”. The Smith family was caught up in the war […]...
8. 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....
9. Значение идиомы catch cold[catch cold] {v. phr.} 1. or [take cold] To get a common cold-weather sickness that causes a running nose, sneezing, and sometimes sore throat and fever or other symptoms. Don’t get your feet wet or you’ll catch cold. 2. {informal} To catch unprepared or not ready for a question or unexpected happening. I had not […]...
10. Значение идиомы catch some rays[catch some rays] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To get tanned while sunbathing. Tomorrow I’ll go to the beach and try to catch some rays....
11. Перевод слова catchCatch – ловить, поймать, схватить Перевод слова To catch a thief – поймать вора to catch a ball – поймать мяч to catch smb. in – застать кого-л. Hey! Nice Catch! Эй! Хороший улов! Let’s go outside and play Catch. Давай пойдем на улицу и поиграем в мяч. He Caught hold of her wrist. Он […]...
12. Значение идиомы catch on[catch on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To understand; learn about. – Often used with “to”. You’ll catch on to the job after you’ve been here awhile. Don’t play any tricks on Joe. When he catches on, he will beat you. 2. To become popular; be done or used by many people. The song caught on and […]...
13. Значение идиомы catch hold of[catch hold of] {v. phr.} To grasp a person or a thing. “I’ve been trying to catch hold of you all week,” John said, “but you were out of town.” The mountain climber successfully caught hold of his friend’s hand and thereby saved his life....
14. Значение идиомы catch at[catch at] {v.} 1. To try to catch suddenly; grab for. The boy on the merry-go-round caught at the brass ring, but did not get it. 2. To seize quickly; accept mentally or physically. The hungry man caught at the sandwich and began to eat. Joe caught at Bill’s offer to help....
15. Значение идиомы catch dead[catch dead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To see or hear in an embarrassing act or place at any time. Used in the negative usually in the passive. You won’t catch Bill dead taking his sister to the movies. John wouldn’t be caught dead in the necktie he got for Christmas....
16. Значение идиомы catch it in the neck[catch it in the neck] or [get it in the neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be blamed or punished. Tom got it in the neck because he forgot to close the windows when it rained. Students get it in the neck when they lose library books. Compare: CATCH IT, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE....
17. Перевод идиомы catch (on) fire, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch (on) fire Перевод: загореться, вспыхнуть, воспламениться Пример: We were very careful that the wooden house would not catch fire. Мы были очень осторожны, чтобы деревянный дом не загорелся....
18. Перевод идиомы catch one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch one’s breath Перевод: восстановить дыхание (после физической нагрузки) Пример: After running from the station it took a moment to catch my breath. После пробежки с вокзала я мигом отдышался....
19. Перевод идиомы catch someone’s eye, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch someone’s eye Перевод: привлечь чье-либо внимание; поймать, перехватить чей-либо взгляд Пример: I tried to catch my friend’s eye but she did not notice me. Я пытался привлечь внимание моей подруги, но она не замечала меня....
20. Перевод идиомы take / catch / have forty winks, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take / catch / have forty winks Перевод: соснуть ненадолго, немного вздремнуть Пример: I was very tired so I decided to catch forty winks. Я был очень уставшим, поэтому я решил немного вздремнуть....
21. Фразовый глагол catch up – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: catch up Перевод: догнать Пример: I will never catch up. I am too behind in my work. Я никогда не догоню остальных. Я очень запаздываю в работе....
22. Значение идиомы catch one’s eye[catch one’s eye] {v. phr.} To attract your attention. I caugh this eye as he moved through the crowd, and waved at him to come over. The dress in the window caught her eye when she passed the store....
23. Перевод сленгового выражения catch some z’s, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: catch some z’s Перевод: поспать; покемарить Синоним: get some winks Пример: I think I’ll stay home tonight and catch some z’s. Думаю, сегодня вечером я останусь дома и посплю. I really needed to catch some z’s after staying up late at the disco. Мне очень нужно было вздремнуть после того, как я допоздна […]...
24. Значение идиомы catch red-handed[catch red-handed] {v. phr.} To apprehend a person during the act of committing an illicit or criminal act. Al was caught red-handed at the local store when he was trying to walk out with a new camera he had not paid for....
25. Фразовый глагол catch up on – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: catch up on Перевод: стать современным, удовлетворяющим требованиям, условиям Пример: I need to catch up on world events. I haven’t seen the news in ages. Мне нужно быть в курсе последних событий. Я не смотрел новости целую вечность....
26. Значение идиомы catch sight of[catch sight of] {v. phr.} To see suddenly or unexpectedly. Allan caught sight of a kingbird in a maple tree. Contrast: LOSE SIGHT OF....
27. Значение идиомы catch off guard[catch off guard] {v. phr.} To challenge or confront a person at a time of lack of preparedness or sufficient care. The suspect was caught off guard by the detective and confessed where he had hidden the stolen car....
28. Фразовый глагол catch up with – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: catch up with Перевод: поторопиться, чтобы догнать, застать Пример: I had to run to catch up with the others. Мне пришлось побежать, чтобы догнать остальных....
29. Значение идиомы catch with one’s pants down[catch with one’s pants down] {v. phr.}, {slang} To surprise someone in an embarrassing position or guilty act. They thought they could succeed in the robbery, but they got caught with their pants down. When the weather turned hot in May, the drive-in restaurant was caught with its pants down, and ran out of ice […]...
30. Фразовый глагол catch on – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: catch on Фразовый глагол: catch on разг. Перевод: начать понимать Пример: He caught on after a few minutes. После нескольких минут он, наконец, начал понимать....
31. Значение идиомы catch fire[catch fire] {v. phr.} 1. To begin to burn. When he dropped a match in the leaves, they caught fire. 2. To become excited. The audience caught fire at the speaker’s words and began to cheer. His imagination caught fire as he read....
32. Перевод идиомы catch a cold, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch a cold Перевод: простудиться Пример: I caught a cold because of the rain and the cold weather. Из-за дождя и холодной погоды я простудился....
33. Перевод идиомы get / catch wind of something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get / catch wind of something Перевод: получить информацию, прослышать о чем-либо Пример: I got wind of the changes in our company from my friend. Я прослышал об изменениях в нашей компании от своего друга....
34. 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 […]...
35. Перевод идиомы catch someone off guard, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch someone off guard Перевод: застать кого-либо врасплох Пример: I was caught off guard when the teacher asked me about my homework. Учитель застал меня врасплох, когда спросил о домашнем задании....
36. Перевод слова mannerManner – манера, поведение; метод, способ Перевод слова In the same manner as… – таким же образом, как… in like manner – подобным образом modest manner – скромное поведение friendly in manner – обходительный She replied to me in a very rude Manner. Она ответила мне очень грубо. Do it in such Manner. Сделай это […]...
37. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “He’s a good catch”Joe Джо Guess who else is falling into the love trap. Угадай, кто еще по уши влюбился. Judy Джуди It better not be Bobbie. I don’t want to lose another friend to the death of love. Надеюсь, не Бобби. Не хочу лишиться еще одного друга из-за любовной тоски. Joe Джо It’s Marie. With the guy […]...
38. Значение идиомы packed like sardines[packed like sardines] {adj. phr.} So tightly crowded thatthere is hardly room to turn. The trains are so full during rushhour that we must go to work packed in like sardines....
39. How to Catch a White ElephantHow to Catch a White Elephant ============================= Submitted By Niels Kristian Jensen Go to an place where there are white elephants. Bring with you a muffin (with raisins). Climb a tree. When the white elephant is close, drop the muffin (with raisins) in front of it. The white elephant will be happy, and eat the […]...
40. Charlie Sheen Once Bought 2,600+ Outfield Seats At An Angels’ Game Because He Wanted To Catch A Home Run BallCharlie Sheen has been making a bit of news this week with outlandish comments on TV and radio appearances, but his bizarre behavior is nothing new. In 1996, Sports Illustrated included a blurb in its “Scorecard” section that described Sheen’s trip to a California Angels game. Apparently, Sheen was determined to catch a home run […]...