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Значение идиомы cool one’s heels

[cool one’s heels] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be kept waiting by another’s pride or rudeness; be forced to wait by someone in power or authority; wait.

He cooled his heels for an hour in another room before the great man would see him.

I was left to cool my heels outside while the others went into the office.


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  1. Перевод идиомы cool one’s heels, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cool one’s heels Перевод: вынужденно дожидаться, томиться в ожидании Пример: Ben was forced to cool his heels before his boss would talk to him. Бену пришлось изрядно подождать, пока его начальник поговорил с ним....
  2. Значение идиомы cool down [cool down] or [cool off] {v.} To lose or cause to lose the heat of any deep feeling ; make or become calm, cooled or indifferent; lose interest. A heated argument can be settled better if both sides cool down first. John was deeply in love with Sally before he left for college, but he […]...
  3. Значение идиомы on the heels of [on the heels of] {prep.} Just after; following. – Often used with “hard” for emphasis. Hardon the heels of the women’s liberation parade, homosexuals declared a”gay pride week.”...
  4. Перевод идиомы dig in one’s heels / dig one’s heels in, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: dig in one’s heels / dig one’s heels in Перевод: отказаться менять свои убеждения или свои поступки; заупрямиться Пример: Our boss dug in his heels and refused to give us a few days off. Наш начальник заупрямился, и отказался дать нам выходных....
  5. Значение идиомы at one’s heels [at one’s heels] {adv. phr.} Close behind; as a constant follower or companion. The boy got tired of having his little brother at his heels all day. John ran by the finish line with Ned at his heels. Bad luck followed at his heels all his life....
  6. Значение идиомы take to one’s heels [take to one’s heels] also [show a clean pair of heels] {v. phr.}To begin to run or run away. When he heard the police coming, thethief took to his heels....
  7. Значение идиомы head over heels [head over heels] also [heels over head] 1a. In a somersault;upside down; head first. It was so dark Bob fell head over heelsinto a big hole in the ground. Compare: UPSIDE DOWN. 1b. In greatconfusion or disorder; hastily. The children all tried to come inthe door at once, head over heels. Compare: TOPSY-TURVY. 2.{informal} Completely; […]...
  8. Значение идиомы kick up one’s heels [kick up one’s heels] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have a merry time;celebrate. When exams were over the students went to town to kickup their heels. Mary was usually very quiet but at the farewellparty she kicked up her heels and had a wonderful time....
  9. Значение идиомы set back on one’s heels [set back on one’s heels] or [knock back on one’s heels] {v. phr.},{informal} To give an unpleasant surprise; upset suddenly; stop orturn back progress. Jack brags too much and it set himback on his heels when the coach told him he wasn’t as good a playeras he thought he was. Jean was doing very well […]...
  10. Значение идиомы heel [heel] See: AT ONE’S HEELS, COOL ONE’S HEELS, DOWN AT-THE-HEEL orDOWN-AT-HEEL, DRAG ONE’S FEET or DRAG ONE’S HEELS, HEAD OVER HEELS, KICK UP ONE’S HEELS, ON ONE’S HEELS or ON THE HEELS OF, SET BACK ONONE’S HEELS or KNOCK BACK ON ONE’S HEELS, TAKE TO ONE’S HEELS alsoSHOW A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS, TO HEEL, […]...
  11. Перевод идиомы set (someone) back on someone’s heels, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: set (someone) back on someone’s heels Перевод: удивить, шокировать, смутить кого-либо Пример: The announcement by the principal set the teachers back on their heels. Объявление директора неприятно поразило учителей....
  12. Перевод слова cool Cool – прохладный, свежий; крутой, классный Перевод слова Cool wind – свежий ветер keep cool! – не горячись!, успокойся! you look real cool in that new dress – ты круто выглядишь в этом новом платье We were in the Cool shadow of the mountain. Мы находились в прохладной тени горы. Cool before drinking. Охладить перед […]...
  13. Перевод идиомы head over heels, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: head over heels Перевод: верх ногами, кувырком Пример: The boy fell head over heels when his bicycle hit the wall. Мальчик упал верх ногами, когда его велосипед ударился в стену....
  14. Перевод идиомы head over heels (in love with someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: head over heels (in love with someone) Перевод: по уши влюбленный в кого-либо Пример: Sam is head over heels in love with someone in his company. Сэм по уши влюблен в кого-то из своей фирмы....
  15. Перевод идиомы (hard) on the heels of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: (hard) on the heels of something Перевод: вскоре после чего-либо, следом за чем-либо, сразу же после Пример: There were two weeks of heavy rain on the heels of the big earthquake. После большого землетрясения сразу же последовали две недели дождей....
  16. Значение идиомы keep cool [keep cool] {v. phr.} Remain calm; remain unexcited. The mainthing to remember in an emergency situation is to not lose one’s headand keep cool....
  17. Значение идиомы blow one’s cool [blow one’s cool] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To lose your composure or self-control. Whatever you say to the judge in court, make sure that you don’t blow your cool....
  18. Значение идиомы cool as a cucumber [cool as a cucumber] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very calm and brave; not nervous, worried, or anxious; not excited; composed. Bill is a good football quarterback, always cool as a cucumber....
  19. Значение идиомы cool customer [cool customer] {n.} Someone who is calm and in total control of himself; someone showing little emotion. Jim never gets too excited about anything; he is a cool customer....
  20. Перевод идиомы drag one’s feet / drag one’s heels, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: drag one’s feet / drag one’s heels Перевод: медлить, тянуть время; делать что-либо преднамеренно медленно, делать что-либо с неохотой Пример: The man is dragging his heels about whether or not to take the job. Человек не торопится с принятием этой работы....
  21. Перевод идиомы cool as a cucumber, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cool as a cucumber Перевод: хладнокровный, невозмутимый; не волноваться Пример: The woman was as cool as a cucumber when her canoe turned over in the river. Женщина оставалась совершенно невозмутимой, когда ее каноэ перевернулось на реке....
  22. Перевод сленгового выражения cool down, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: cool down Перевод: усокоиться, угомониться (особенно после спора, выяснения отношений) Синоним: chill out Пример: Give him a couple of days to cool down before you call him. Не тревожь его несколько дней, перед тем, как звонить ему, чтобы он успокоился....
  23. Значение идиомы burst with joy [burst with joy] or [pride] {v. phr.} To be so full of the feeling of joy or pride that one cannot refrain from showing one’s exuberant feelings. Armstrong and Aldrin burst with pride when they stepped out on the moon in July, 1969....
  24. Перевод слова pride Pride – гордость, чувство собственного достоинства Перевод слова To burst with pride – сиять от гордости to hurt smb.’s pride – нанести удар по чьему-л. самолюбию the boy is his parents’ pride – мальчик – гордость своих родителей Pride will have a fall. Гордыня до добра не доводит. Success in sport is a source of […]...
  25. Перевод идиомы take pride (in something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take pride (in something) Перевод: гордиться чем-либо Пример: The couple take pride in their beautiful house. Эта пара гордится своим красивым домом....
  26. Значение идиомы swallow one’s pride [swallow one’s pride] {v. phr.} To bring your pride under control;humble yourself. After Bill lost the race, he swallowed his prideand shook hands with the winner. Compare: EAT ONE’S WORDS,...
  27. Перевод слова authority Authority – власть, полномочия Перевод слова Supreme authority – верховная власть to act with the authority of the law – действовать на основании закона here is my authority – вот документ, подтверждающий мои полномочия These employees are under my Authority. Эти сотрудники находятся у меня в подчинении. Several countries claim Authority over the islands. Несколько […]...
  28. Значение идиомы down-at-heel [down-at-heel] or [down-at-the-heel] or [down-at-the-heels] {adj.} Poorly kept up or dressed shabby; not neat; sloppy. John is always down-at-the-heels, but his sister is always very neat. Old houses sometimes look down-at-the-heel....
  29. Значение идиомы clean [clean] See: COME CLEAN, KEEP ONE’S NOSE CLEAN, MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF, NEW BROOM SWEEPS CLEAN, TAKE TO ONE’S HEELS, also SHOW A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS....
  30. Значение идиомы on the hour [on the hour] {adv. phr.} Each time the hour has zero minutes andzero seconds. The uptown bus goes past the school on the hour. The woman must take her pill on the hour....
  31. The subway car was packed The subway car was packed. It was rush hour, and many people were forced to stand. One particularly cramped woman turned to the man behind her and said, “Sir, if you don’t stop poking me with your thing, I’m going to the cops!” “I don’t know what you’re talking about miss – that’s just my […]...
  32. Значение идиомы pride must take a pinch [pride must take a pinch] One must endure the minor pains andhardships one encounters while being made pretty. – A proverb. “Mother,” Sue cried, “stop pulling my hair!” “Just a moment, younglady,” the mother answered, while combing her hair. “Don’t you knowthat pride must take a pinch?”...
  33. Play doctor Steve complained to his friend Al that lovemaking with his wife was becoming routine and boring. “Get creative buddy. Break up the monotony. Why don’t you try playing doctor for an hour?” “Sounds great,” Steve replied, “but how do you make it last for an hour?” “Hell, just keep her in the waiting room for […]...
  34. Значение идиомы wait at table [wait at table] or [wait on table] or [wait table] {v. phr.} Toserve food. Mrs. Lake had to teach her new maid to wait on tableproperly. The girls earn spending money by waiting at table in theschool dining rooms....
  35. Значение идиомы force one’s hand [force one’s hand] {v. phr.} To make you do something or tell whatyou will do sooner than planned. Ben did not want to tell where hewas going, but his friend forced his hand. Mr. Smith planned tokeep his land until prices went up, but he had so many doctor billsthat it forced his hand....
  36. Значение идиомы crown jewels [crown jewels] {n. pl.} The crown, staff, and jewels used for the crowning of a king or queen; the crown and jewels representing royal power and authority. The crown jewels are handed down from one king to the next when the new king is crowned....
  37. Weight Control Here’s the guide to calorie-burning activities and the number of calories per hour they consume. Beating around the bush. . . . . . . . .75 Jumping to conclusions. . . . . . . . 100 Climbing the walls. . . . . . . . . . 150 Swallowing your pride. . […]...
  38. Значение идиомы make hay while the sun shines [make hay while the sun shines] {v. phr.} To do something at theright time; not wait too long. Dick had a free hour so he made haywhile the sun shone and got his lesson for the next day. Compare:MAKE THE MOST OF....
  39. Значение идиомы happy hour [happy hour] {n.}, {informal} A time in bars or restaurants whencocktails are served at a reduced rate, usually one hour before theystart serving dinner. Happy hour is between 6 and 7 P. M. atCelestial Gardens....
  40. Значение идиомы room and board [room and board] {n. phr.} A room for rent with meals included. A room alone in that country costs only $10 a day, but room and boardtogether run $22 a day....
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