Значение идиомы cramp one’s style

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1. Значение идиомы writer’s cramp[writer’s cramp] {n.} Pain in the fingers or hand caused by toomuch writing. Holding your pencil too tightly for too long oftengives you writer’s cramp. Often used humorously to stress the ideathat you have been doing a lot of writing. By the time Maryfinished her Christmas cards she complained of writer’s cramp....
2. Перевод слова styleStyle — стиль, манера Перевод слова The style of court — стиль судебных бумаг free-style swimming — плавание вольным стилем infelicities of style — стилистические погрешности He smoothed out his Style. Он совершенствовал свой стиль. He is a great mixer of Style. У него прекрасно получается смешивать стили. Any Style can be parodied. Спародировать можно ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы hog-tie[hog-tie] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tie so it is unable tomove or escape. The Cowboy caught a calf and hog-tied it. 2. Tomake someone unable to act freely; limit. The welfare worker wantedto help at once, but rules and regulations hog-tied her, so she couldonly report the case....
4. Перевод идиомы go out of fashion / go out of style, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go out of fashion / go out of style Перевод: выйти из моды, устареть Пример: Striped pants have recently gone out of fashion. Полосатые брюки недавно вышли из моды....
5. Значение идиомы sky is the limit[sky is the limit] There is no upper limit to something. «Buy methe fastest racehorse in Hong Kong,» Mr. Lee instructed his broker.»Spend whatever is necessary; the sky is the limit.»...
6. Do the crime serve the timeDo the crime serve the time mean that if you commit a crime you should expect to be punished. Firstly what does crime mean? As Wikipedia says Crime is the breaking of rules or laws for which some government can ultimately prescribe a conviction. Each country in the world has some social problems which need ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы tighten one’s belt[tighten one’s belt] {v. phr.} To live on less money than usual;use less food and other things. When father lost his job we had totighten our belts. Often used in the expression «tighten one’s beltanother notch». When the husband lost his job, the Smiths had to dowithout many things, but when their savings were all ... Читать далее...
8. Home Architectural StylesRalph: I just talked to our new Real estate agent and she’s going to show us some houses tomorrow. I told her that The bigger the better and that we’re looking for a large Cape Cod or Georgian-style house. Nina: You did? I’ve been thinking that we’d try to find something more Modest, a Bungalow ... Читать далее...
9. How to Hunt Elephants — VP StyleWhen the Vice President of R&D tries to hunt elephants, his staff will try to ensure that all elephants are completely prehunted before he sees them. If the VP sees a nonprehunted elephant, the staff will (1) Compliment the vice president’s keen eyesight and (2) enlarge itself to prevent any recurrence. Sent by Alex...
10. Значение идиомы new deal[new deal] {n.}, {informal} 1. A complete change; a fresh start. People had been on the job too long; a new deal was needed to getthings out of the old bad habits. 2. Another chance. The boy askedfor a new deal after he had been punished for fighting in school....
11. Значение идиомы as usual[as usual] {adv. phr.} In the usual way; as you usually do or as it usually does. As usual, Tommy forgot to make his bed before he went out to play. Only a week after the fire in the store, it was doing business as usual....
12. Значение идиомы shape up or ship out[shape up or ship out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To either improveone’s disposition or behavior, or quit or leave. When Paulneglected to carry out his part of the research work that ProfessorBrown had assigned him with for the fifth time, the professor cried,»Shape up, or ship out, Paul. I have lost my patience with you!»...
13. Значение идиомы cover the waterfront[cover the waterfront] {v. phr.} To talk or write all about something; talk about something all possible ways. The principal pretty well covered the waterfront on student behavior....
14. Значение идиомы monkey business[monkey business] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Any unethical, illegitimate, or objectionable activity that is furtive or deceitful, e. g., undercover sexual advances, cheating, misuse of public funds, etc. There is a lot of monkey business going on in that firm; you’dbetter watch out who you deal with! 2. Comical or silly actions;goofing off. Come on ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы good deal[good deal] or [great deal] {n.}, {informal} A large amount; much.- Used with «a». Mrs. Walker’s long illness cost her a good deal. George spends a great deal of his time watching television. -Often used like an adverb. Cleaning up after the party took a greatdeal more work than the girls expected. Usually it takes ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод слова limitLimit — предел, граница, лимит; ограничивать Перевод слова Age limit — возрастной предел to limit one’s desires — ограничивать свои желания limit of elasticity — предел упругости to exceed a limit — выходить за пределы, переступать границы That’s the Limit! Это переходит все границы!, Это уж слишком! Seating is Limited to 500. Количество мест ограничено ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы talk into[talk into] {v.} 1. To get to agree to; make decide on by talking; persuade to. — Used with averbal noun. Bob talked us into walking home with him. Compare:TALK OVER. Contrast TALK OUT OF. 2. To cause to be in or to getinto by talking. You talked us into this mess. Now get us ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы small talk[small talk] {n. phr.} General idle conversation. At the partythere was the usual kind of small talk about the cost of livingincrease and the war in Africa....
19. Перевод идиомы the sky is the limit / the sky’s the limit, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the sky is the limit / the sky’s the limit Перевод: не существует предела; беспредельно, неограниченно (о тратах, успехе, потреблении, и т. п.) Пример: The sky is the limit for my friend and his new job. Для моего друга и его новой работы не существует предела в успехе....
20. Значение идиомы big deal[big deal] {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} Trifles; an unimportant, unimpressive thing or matter. So you became college president — big deal!...
21. Значение идиомы in reason[in reason] {adv. phr.}, {formal} Following the rules of reasoning;sensibly; reasonably. One cannot in reason doubt that freedom isbetter than slavery....
22. Значение идиомы sweet talk[sweet talk] 1. {n.}, {informal} Too much praise; flattery. Sometimes a girl’s better judgment is overcome by sweet talk. 2.{v.}, {informal} To get what you want by great praise; flatter. Polly could sweet talk her husband into anything....
23. Значение идиомы clip one’s wings[clip one’s wings] {v. phr.} To limit or hold you back, bring you under control; prevent your success. When the new president tried to become dictator, the generals soon clipped his wings. Jim was spending too much time on dates when he needed to study so his father stopped his allowance; that clipped his wings....
24. How to hunt elephants — Lawyers styleHow to hunt elephants — Lawyer’s style Lawyers don’t hunt elephants, but they do follow the herds around arguing about who owns the droppings. Software lawyers will claim that they own an entire herd based on the look and feel of one dropping. Sent by Alex...
25. Значение идиомы all kinds of[all kinds of] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Plenty of. People say that Mr. Fox has all kinds of money. When Kathy was sick, she had all kinds of company. Compare: GREAT DEAL....
26. Значение идиомы talk up[talk up] {v.} 1. To speak in favor or support of. Let’s talk upthe game and get a big crowd. 2. To speak plainly or clearly. Theteacher asked the student to talk up. Syn.: SPEAK UP. 3. {informal}To say what you want or think; say what someone may not like. Talkup if you want more ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы talk turkey[talk turkey] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk about something in areally businesslike way; talk with the aim of getting things done. Charles said, «Now, let’s talk turkey about the bus trip. The factis, it will cost each student $1.50.» The father always spokegently to his son, but when the son broke the windshield of the ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы pep talk[pep talk] {n.}, {informal} A speech that makes people feel good sothey will try harder and not give up. The football coach gave theteam a pep talk. Mary was worried about her exams, but felt betterafter the teacher’s pep talk....
29. Значение идиомы make a big deal about[make a big deal about] {v. phr.}, {informal} To exaggerate aninsignificant event. Jeff said, «I’m sorry I banged into you in thedark. Don’t make a big deal out of it.»...
30. Значение идиомы in line with[in line with] {prep.} In agreement with. Behavior at schoolparties must be in line with school rules. In line with the customof the school, the students had a holiday between Christmas and NewYear’s Day....
31. Перевод слова usualUsual — обычный, обыкновенный Перевод слова The usual terms — обычные условия he said all the usual things — он сказал все, что принято говорить in the usual sense — в обычном понимании He arrived late as Usual. Он приехал поздно, как обычно. She is not my Usual doctor. Она не является моим лечащим врачом. ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы crack down[crack down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To enforce laws or rules strictly; require full obedience to a rule. After a speeding driver hit a child, the police cracked down. — Often used with «on». Police suddenly cracked down on the selling of liquors to minors. The coach cracked down on the players when he found they ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы money to burn[money to burn] {n. phr.}, {informal} Very much money, more than isneeded. Dick’s uncle died and left him money to burn. When Joeis twenty-one he will have money to burn. Jean is looking for ahusband with money to burn. Compare: MADE OF MONEY....
34. Значение идиомы down the drain[down the drain] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {informal} Wasted; lost. It is money down the drain if you spend it all on candy. Our plans to go swimming went down the drain when it rained. Compare: GO BY THE BOARD....
35. 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?...
36. Значение идиомы on the cuff[on the cuff] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {informal} Agreeing to paylater; to be paid for later; on credit. Peter lost the money thatMother gave him to buy meat, and the store would not let him have meaton the cuff. Many people buy cars and television sets on thecuff....
37. Значение идиомы actions speak louder than words[actions speak louder than words] What you do shows your character better and is more important than what you say. — A proverb. John promised to help me, but he didn’t. Actions speak louder than words. Joe is very quiet, but actions speak louder than words. He is the best player on the team....
38. Значение идиомы it’s a deal[it’s a deal] {informal sentence} Consider it done; OK; it isagreed. «How much for this used car?» Bill asked. «Two thousand,»the man answered. «I’ll give $1,500,» Bill said. «It’s a deal!» theowner answered as they sealed the transaction....
39. Перевод слова freedomFreedom — свобода, права Перевод слова The freedom of a country — независимость страны freedom from want — свобода от нужды; обеспеченность academic freedoms — академические свободы What will become of our Freedom? Что станет с нашей свободой? He spoke French with Freedom. Он свободно говорил по-французски. They demand Freedom from constraint. Они требуют свободы ... Читать далее...
40. Working for an Impossible BossMr. Mann: Why are all these people Milling around doing no work? Laura! You’re In charge when I’m out of the office and you’re Incompetent! Laura: Mr. Mann, we need to talk in private. Let’s go into your office. Mr. Mann: What is this about? Laura: Mr. Mann, I’ve tried to do my job the ... Читать далее...