Значение идиомы catch one’s breath

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1. Перевод идиомы catch one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
2. Значение идиомы hold one’s breath [hold one’s breath] {v. phr.} 1. To stop breathing for a momentwhen you are excited or nervous. The race was so close thateveryone was holding his breath at the finish. 2. To endure greatnervousness, anxiety, or excitement. John held his breath for daysbefore he got word that the college he chose had accepted him....
3. Значение идиомы breath [breath] See: CATCH ONE’S BREATH, DRAW A LONG BREATH or TAKE A LONG BREATH, HOLD ONE’S BREATH, IN THE SAME BREATH, OUT OF BREATH, SAVE ONE’S BREATH, SECOND WIND also SECOND BREATH, TAKE ONE’S BREATH AWAY, UNDER ONE’S BREATH, WASTE ONE’S BREATH....
4. Значение идиомы out of breath [out of breath] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not breathing easily orregularly; gasping; panting. The fat man was out of breath afterclimbing the stairs. The mile run left Bill out of breath....
5. Значение идиомы take one’s breath away [take one’s breath away] {v. phr.} To surprise greatly; impressvery much; leave speechless with surprise or wonder or delight;astonish. The sunset is so beautiful it takes our breath away. His refusal was so unexpected it took my breath away. Compare: CATCHONE’S BREATH....
6. 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 […]...
7. Значение идиомы catch-as-catch-can [catch-as-catch-can ] {adv. phr.} In a free manner; in any way possible; in the best way you can. On moving day everything is packed and we eat meals catch-as-catch-can....
8. Перевод идиомы hold one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hold one’s breath Перевод: задержать дыхание Пример: I had to stop and hold my breath while I was waiting for the announcement of the winning name. Я задержал дыхание, пока ждал объявления победителя....
9. Значение идиомы draw a long breath [draw a long breath] or [take a long breath] {v. phr.} To breathe deeply when getting ready to speak or act. Father asked who broke the window. Jim drew a long breath and admitted that he had done it. The salesman took a long breath and started his talk....
10. Значение идиомы in the same breath [in the same breath] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; withoutwaiting. John would complain about hard times, and in the samebreath boast of his prize-winning horses. Jane said Bill wasselfish, but in the same breath she said she was sorry to see himleave. 2. In the same class; in as high a group. – […]...
11. 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 […]...
12. 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....
13. Перевод слова breath Breath – дыхание Перевод слова Short of breath – страдающий одышкой deep breath – глубокий вдох to bate one’s breath – затаить дыхание Sara took a deep Breath. Сара сделала глубокий вдох. It’s so cold outside that I can see my Breath. На улице так холодно, что я могу видеть собственное дыхание. His Breath quickened. […]...
14. Значение идиомы keep up [keep up] {v.} 1a. To go on; not stop; continue. The rain keptup for two days and the roads were flooded. Compare: KEEP ON. 1b. Togo on with ; continue steadily; never stop. Mrs. Smithtold John to keep up the good work. The teacher asked Dick to stopbothering Mary, but he kept it up. Compare: […]...
15. Перевод идиомы catch someone red-handed / catch someone flat-footed, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
16. Значение идиомы under one’s breath [under one’s breath] {adv. phr.} In a whisper; with a low voice. The teacher heard the boy say something under his breath and sheasked him to repeat it aloud. I told Lucy the news under mybreath, but Joyce overheard me....
17. Значение идиомы save one’s breath [save one’s breath] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep silent becausetalking will not help; not talk because it will do no good. Saveyour breath; the boss will never give you the day off....
18. 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....
19. Значение идиомы waste one’s breath [waste one’s breath] {v. phr.} To speak or to argue with no result;do nothing by talking. The teacher saw that she was wasting herbreath; the children refused to believe her. I know what I want. You’re wasting your breath....
20. Перевод идиомы under one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: under one’s breath Перевод: шепотом, тихим голосом Пример: He was talking under his breath in the movie theater and somebody complained. Он что-то негромко говорил в кинотеатре, и кто-то начал жаловаться....
21. Значение идиомы short of breath [short of breath] {adj.} Panting and wheezing. He ran up sixflights of stairs so rapidly that he was short of breath for severalminutes....
22. 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 […]...
23. Перевод идиомы in the same breath, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in the same breath Перевод: почти одновременно, в одном и то же время, в тот же момент Пример: My friend said that he was busy on Friday but in the same breath he suggested that we go away for the weekend. Мой друг сказал, что был занят в пятницу, но тут же предложил отправиться […]...
24. Перевод идиомы waste one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: waste one’s breath Перевод: говорить бестолку, не достигать желаемого результата Пример: He is very stubborn and you are wasting your breath to argue with him. Он очень упрям, и ты бестолку пытаешься спорить с ним....
25. Значение идиомы second wind [second wind] also [second breath] {n.} 1. The easier breathingthat follows difficult breathing when one makes a severe physicaleffort, as in running or swimming. After the first quarter mile, amile runner usually gets his second wind and can breathe better. We climbed with labored breathing for half an hour, but then got oursecond wind and […]...
26. 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....
27. Перевод идиомы wait with bated breath, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wait with bated breath Перевод: ждать, затаив дыхание Пример: I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams. Я ждал результатов экзаменов, затаив дыхание....
28. 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....
29. Перевод идиомы save one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: save one’s breath Перевод: промолчать, не тратить лишних слов Пример: You may as well save your breath and not talk to her as she will not believe you anyway. Можешь даже и не тратить лишних слов и не разговаривать с ней, потому что она тебе все равно не поверит....
30. 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!”...
31. Фразовый глагол catch up – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый 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....
32. 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....
33. Перевод слова catch Catch – 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 […]...
34. 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....
35. 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....
36. 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 […]...
37. 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....
38. Перевод идиомы catch (on) fire, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
39. Перевод идиомы catch someone’s eye, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
40. Перевод идиомы take / catch / have forty winks, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....