Значение идиомы charge off

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1. Значение идиомы charge something to something[charge something to something] {v.} 1. To place the blame on; make responsible for. John failed to win a prize, but he charged it to his lack of experience. The coach charged the loss of the game to the team’s disobeying his orders. 2. To buy something on the credit of. Mrs. Smith bought a ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы charge account[charge account] {n.} An agreement with a store through which you can buy things and pay for them later. Mother bought a new dress on her charge account. Mr. Jones has a charge account at the garage on the corner....
3. Значение идиомы charge up[charge up] {v. phr.} 1. To submit to a flow of electricity in order to make functional. I mustn’t forget to charge up my razor before we go on our trip. 2. To use up all the available credit one has on one’s credit card. «Let’s charge dinner on the Master Card,» Jane said. «Unfortunately ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова chargeCharge — заряжать, наполнять; возлагать ответственность; плата за услуги Перевод слова The emotional charge — эмоциональный заряд charge of surety — допускаемая нагрузка free of charge — бесплатно I Charge you not to go. Я требую, чтобы вы остались. The Charge for students is $8. Плата для студентов — $8. He is in Charge of ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы in charge of[in charge of] {prep.} 1. Responsible for; having supervision orcare of. Marian is in charge of selling tickets. The girl incharge of refreshments forgot to order the ice cream for the party. When our class had a play, the teacher put Harold in charge of thestage curtain. 2. or [in the charge of] Under the ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы sell out[sell out] {v.} 1a. To sell all of a certain thing which a storehas in stock. In the store’s January white sale the sheets andpillowcases were sold out in two days. 1b. To sell all the stock andclose the store; go out of business. The local hardware store soldout last month and was replaced by ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы in charge[in charge] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, 1. In authority or control; in aposition to care for or supervise; responsible. If you have anyquestions, ask the boss. He’s in charge. 2. Under care orsupervision. The sick man was taken in charge by the doctor. During your visit to the library, you will be in the librarian’scharge. ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы take charge[take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take controlor responsibility; undertake the care or management. When Mrs. Jackson was in the hospital, her sister tookcharge of the Jackson children until Mrs. Jackson could care forthem. The child care class gave a party for the nursery children, and Mary took charge of the ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы out of stock[out of stock] {adj. phr.} Having none for sale or use; no longerin supply; sold out. When Father tried to get tires for an old car, the man in the store said that size was out of stock and were not soldanymore. So many children have bought balloons that the store isnow out of stock. ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы carry over[carry over] {v.} 1. To save for another time. The store had some bathing suits it had carried over from last year. What you learn in school should carry over into adult life. 2. To transfer from one column, page, or book to another. When he added up the figures, he carried over the total ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод идиомы in charge (of someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in charge (of someone or something) Перевод: быть во главе, быть главным Пример: He is in charge of the sales department at his company. Он возглавляет отдел по продажам в своей компании....
12. Значение идиомы in stock[in stock] {adj. phr.} Having something ready to sell dr use; inpresent possession or supply; to be sold. The store had no more redshoes in stock, so Mary chose brown ones instead. Compare: IN STORE, ON HAND. Contrast: OUT OF STOCK....
13. Значение идиомы account[account] See: CALL TO ACCOUNT, CHARGE ACCOUNT, LEAVE OUT OF ACCOUNT, ON ACCOUNT, ON ACCOUNT OF, ON ONE’S ACCOUNT, ON ONE’S OWN ACCOUNT, SAVINGS ACCOUNT, TAKE INTO ACCOUNT....
14. Значение идиомы check out[check out] {v.} 1a. To pay your hotel bill and leave. The last guests checked out of their rooms in the morning. Contrast: CHECK IN. 1b. {informal} To go away; leave. I hoped our guest would stay but he had to check out before Monday. Compare: CHECK IN. 2a. To make a list or record ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы carrying charge[carrying charge] {n.} An extra cost added to the price of something bought on weekly or monthly payments. The price of the bicycle was $50. Jim bought it for $5.00 a month for ten months plus a carrying charge of $1 a month....
16. Перевод идиомы in charge of something or someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in charge of something or someone Перевод: 1. быть ответственным, отвечать за что-либо или кого-либо; 2. быть главным, возглавлять что-либо Пример: Our teacher is in charge of selling tickets for the school dance. Наш учитель отвечает за продажу билетов на школьные танцы. Who is in chare here? Кто здесь главный?...
17. Asking About Business HoursStore owner: Hello. Karin: Hello, is this Joe’s Shoe Repair? Store owner: Yes, how can I help you? Karin: I’m calling to find out your Business hours. Store owner: We’re open 24/7. Karin: Really? You’re open 24 hours a day, Seven days a week? Store owner: Yes, we are, More often than not. Of course ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы take into account[take into account] {v. phr.} To remember and understand whilejudging someone or something; consider. How much time will we needto get to the lake? You have to take the bad road into account. His acting in the play was remarkable, taking into account his youthand inexperience. Syn.: RECKON WITH. Contrast: LEAVE OUT OF ACCOUNT....
19. Значение идиомы rob the till[rob the till] or [have one’s hand in the till] {v. phr.},{informal} To steal money in your trust or for which you areresponsible. The supermarket manager suspected that one of theclerks was robbing the till. Mr. Jones deposited one thousanddollars in their joint savings account and told his wife not to robthe till. The store ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы what have you[what have you] or [what not] {n. phr.}, {informal} Whatever youlike or want; anything else like that. The store sells big ones, small ones, medium ones, or what have you. We found suits, coats, hats and what not in the closet. Syn.: AND SO FORTH....
21. Значение идиомы in store[in store] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Saved up in case of need; readyfor use or for some purpose. If the electricity goes off, we havecandles in store in the closet. The squirrel has plenty of nuts instore for the winter. Compare: IN RESERVE, IN STOCK, ON HAND. 2.Ready to happen; waiting. — Often used ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы take stock[take stock] {v. phr.} 1. To count exactly the items of merchandiseor supplies in stock; take inventory. The grocery store took stockevery week on Monday mornings. 2. To study carefully a situation, ora number of possibilities or opportunities. During the battle thecommander paused to take stock of the situation. Compare: SIZE UP....
23. Значение идиомы take stock in[take stock in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have faith in; trust;believe. — Usually used in the negative. He took no stock in theidea that women were better cooks than men. They took little or nostock in the boy’s story that he had lost the money. Do you takeany stock in the gossip about Joan?...
24. Значение идиомы dose out[dose out] {v.} To sell the whole of; end by selling all the goods; also, to sell your stock and stop doing business. The store dosed out its stock of garden supplies. Mr. Jones dosed out his grocery. Mr. Randall was losing money in his shoe store, so he decided to dose out....
25. A man and his date walk into a very posh Rodeo DriveA man and his date walk into a very posh Rodeo Drive furrier after having eaten a very expensive lunch at one of Beverly Hills most exclusive restaurants. «Show the lady your finest mink!» the fellow exclaims. So the owner of the shop goes in back and comes out with an absolutely gorgeous full-length coat. ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы throw in the sponge[throw in the sponge] or [throw up the sponge] or [throw in thetowel] {v. phr.}, {informal} To admit defeat; accept loss. Aftertaking a beating for five rounds, the fighter’s seconds threw in thesponge. When Harold saw his arguments were not being accepted, hethrew in the towel and left. Syn.: GIVE UP....
27. Значение идиомы on record[on record] {adj. phr.} 1. An official or recorded statement orfact; said for everyone to know. We do not know when the famouswriter was born, but the date of his death is on record. The twocandidates went on television to put their ideas on record. 2. Knownto have said or done a certain thing. — ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы off the record[off the record ] {adv. phr.} Confidentially. «Off therecord,» the boss said, «you will get a good raise for next year, butyou’ll have to wait for the official letter.» Contrast: ON RECORD, GOON RECORD, JUST FOR THE RECORD....
29. Значение идиомы take down[take down] {v.} 1. To write or record. I willtell you how to get to the place; you had better take it down. 2. Topull to pieces; take apart. It will be a big job to take that treedown. In the evening the campers put up a tent, and the nextmorning they took it down. ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова out-of-stockOut-of-stock — не имеющийся в наличии Перевод слова Be out of stock — не иметь на складе this book is out of stock — эта книга распродана time out of stock — продолжительность дефицита; время отсутствия запасов running out of stock — израсходование запасов out-of-stock item — изделие, не имеющееся в наличии Need-based delivery in ... Читать далее...
31. Paddy was picked up on a rape chargePaddy was picked up on a rape charge. He was placed in a lineup with ten other fellows and the accusing woman was escorted into the room. Paddy jumped forward, and screamed «That’s her! That’s her! I’d recognize her anywhere!»...
32. Значение идиомы play safe[play safe] or [play it safe] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be verycareful; accept small gains or none to avoid loss; avoid danger forthe sake of safety. He got tired as the game went on, and began toplay safe. Tom didn’t know what the other driver would do, so heplayed it safe and stopped his own ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод идиомы lock, stock and barrel, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lock, stock and barrel Перевод: до последнего; все; целиком, полностью Пример: The small corner store went out of business and sold everything lock, stock, and barrel. Небольшой магазинчик на углу вышел из бизнеса и продал все полностью....
34. Значение идиомы shake down[shake down] {v. phr.} 1. To cause to fall by shaking. He shooksome pears down from the free. 2. {informal} To test, practice, getrunning smoothly. The captain shook downhis new ship on a voyage to the Mediterranean Sea. 3. {slang} To getmoney from by threats. The gangsters shook the store owner downevery month....
35. Значение идиомы on one’s own account[on one’s own account] or {informal} [on one’s own hook] {adv. phr.} 1. For yourself; as a free agent; independently. After theyhad picked out the class gift, members of the committee did someshopping on their own account. 2. See: OF ONE’S OWN ACCORD....
36. Значение идиомы go on record[go on record] {v. phr.} To make an official statement as opposedto an informal one; say something officially that may be quoted withthe person’s name added for reference. I want to go on record thatI oppose the merger with the firm of Catwallender and Swartvik....
37. Значение идиомы pull one’s leg[pull one’s leg] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get someone to accept aridiculous story as true; fool someone with a humorous account ofsomething; trick. For a moment, I actually believed that his wifehad royal blood. Then I realized he was pulling my leg. Westerncowboys loved to pull a stranger’s leg. Compare: STRING ALONG. -[leg-pulling] {n.} Strangers ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы set store by[set store by] {v. phr.}, {informal} To like or value; want tokeep. Used with a qualifying word between «set» and «store». Georgesets great store by that old tennis racket. Pat doesn’t set muchstore by Mike’s advice....
39. Значение идиомы burn one’s fingers[burn one’s fingers] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get in trouble doing something and fear to do it again; learn caution through an unpleasant experience. He had burned his fingers in the stock market once, and didn’t want to try again. Some people can’t be told; they have to burn their fingers to learn....
40. I have a magical dancing duckA circus owner walked into a bar to see everyone crowded about a table watching a little show. On the table was an upside down pot and a duck tap dancing on it. The circus owner was so impressed that he offered to buy the duck from its owner. After some wheeling and dealing, they ... Читать далее...