Значение идиомы crow before one is out of the woods

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1. Значение идиомы eat crow [eat crow] {v. phr.} To admit you are mistaken or defeated; takeback a mistaken statement. John had boasted that he would play onthe first team; but when the coach did not choose him, he had to eatcrow. Fred said he could beat the new man in boxing, but he lostand had to eat crow. Compare: […]...
2. Значение идиомы take to the woods [take to the woods] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away and hide. When John saw the girls coming, he took to the woods. Bob took tothe woods so he would not have to mow the grass. Compare: HEAD FORTHE HILLS....
3. Значение идиомы as the crow flies [as the crow flies] {adv. clause} By the most direct way; along a straight line between two places. It is seven miles to the next town as the crow flies, but it is ten miles by the road, which goes around the mountain....
4. Перевод идиомы as the crow flies, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: as the crow flies Перевод: самым прямым путем, как прямая линия между двумя точками, местами Пример: As the crow flies, it is about 6 kilometers between my house and my office. Прямой дорогой от моего дома до моей работы примерно 6 километров....
5. Значение идиомы neck of the woods [neck of the woods] {n. phr.}, {informal} Part of the country;place; neighborhood; vicinity. We visited Illinois and Iowa lastsummer; in that neck of the woods the corn really grows tall. Wewere down in your neck of the woods last week....
6. Перевод идиомы out of the woods, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: out of the woods Идиома: out of the woods разг. Перевод: выйти из трудной ситуации, из затруднительного положения Пример: It is true that the economy is getting stronger, but we are not out of the woods yet. Экономика, действительно, улучшается, но трудности еще не закончились....
7. The duffer muffed his tee shot into the woods The duffer muffed his tee shot into the woods, then hit into a few trees, then proceeded to hit across the fairway into another woods. Finally, after banging away several more times, he proceeded to hit into a sand trap. All the while, he’d noticed that the club professional had been watching. “What club should […]...
8. Значение идиомы babe in the woods [babe in the woods] {n. phr.} A person who is inexperienced or innocent in certain things. He is a good driver, but as a mechanich is just a babe in the woods. Compare: OVER ONE’S HEAD, BEYOND ONE’S DEPTH....
9. Перевод идиомы babe in the woods, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: babe in the woods Перевод: сущий младенец; неопытный, простодушный, или наивный человек Пример: As a painter Bill is fine, but he was a babe in the woods when it comes to writing songs or poetry. Художник из Билла отличный, но что касается написания песен или стихов, здесь он сущий младенец....
10. One day a man was walking in the woods when he got lost One day a man was walking in the woods when he got lost. For two days he roamed around trying to find a way out. He had not eaten anything during this period and was famished. Over on a rock ledge he spotted a bald eagle, killed it, and started to eat it. Surprisingly a […]...
11. The Fox and the Crow A Fox once saw a Crow fly off with a piece of cheese in its beak and settle on a branch of a tree. “That’s for me, as I am a Fox,” said Master Reynard, and he walked up to the foot of the tree. “Good day, Mistress Crow,” he cried. “How well you are […]...
12. Discussing a Victory or Loss Yolanda: Did you see the game last night? Bob: You mean the Crushing victory of my team over yours? Yolanda: That’s not how I would Characterize it. We Fell short in the final seconds, but we played a good game Up until then. Bob: In your dreams. My team Dominated from beginning to end. You’re […]...
13. Значение идиомы steamed up [steamed up] {adj.}, {informal} Excited or angry about or eager todo something. The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game, and he got them all steamed up to win the game. When Mary foundout that Jane had not kept their secret, she became all steamed up. Bill was all steamed up about […]...
14. Значение идиомы come up [come up] {v.} 1. To become a subject for discussion or decision to talk about or decide about. “He was a good salesman, and price never came up until the very last,” Mary said. The question of wage increases came up at the board meeting. Mayor Jones comes up for reelection this fall. 2. To […]...
15. Значение идиомы the edge [the edge] {n.}, {informal} The advantage. – Usually used in thephrases “get the edge on”, “have the edge on”. In the last quarterof the game, our team got the edge on the other team and kept it. Mary has the edge on Jane in the beauty contest....
16. Значение идиомы par for the course [par for the course] {n. phr.}, {informal} Just what was expected;nothing unusual; a typical happening. – Usually refers to things goingwrong. Mary is very clumsy so it was par for the course when shebumped into the table and broke the vase. When John came lateagain, Mary said, “That’s par for the course.” Compare: ALL IN […]...
17. Значение идиомы get the better of [get the better of] or [get the best of] {v. phr.} 1. To win over, beat; defeat. Our team got the best of the visitors in the lastquarter. George got the better of Robert in a game of checkers. When the opposing player fouled John, John let his anger get thebetter of his good sense […]...
18. Значение идиомы perish the thought [perish the thought] {v. phr.} Let us not even think of it; may itnever come true. – Used as an exclamation. If John fails thecollege entrance exam – perish the thought – he will go back to highschool for one more year. Perish the thought that Mary should havecancer. Compare: GOD FORBID....
19. Значение идиомы chalk up [chalk up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To write down as part of a score; record. The scorekeeper chalked up one more point for the home team. 2. To make ; score. The team chalked up another victory. Bob chalked up a home run and two base hits in the game. Mary chalked up good grades this […]...
20. Two blondes were walking through the woods Two blondes were walking through the woods and they came to some tracks. The first blonde said “These look like deer tracks.” The other said, “No, they look like moose tracks.” They argued and argued and were still arguing when the train hit them....
21. Значение идиомы that’s — for you [that’s — for you] That’s the way is; is like that. John tried hard, but he lostthe game. That’s life for you. Mary changed her mind about going. That’s a girl for you....
22. A man says to his wife A man says to his wife, “Get ready you, me & the dog are going fishing.” Wife says, “I dont want to go.” Man gives her 3 choices, fishing, blow job or take it up the a*se. Wife pick blow job. After she sucking for a while she says, “It tastes like sh*t. Man says, […]...
23. Значение идиомы it is an ill wind that blows nobody good [it is an ill wind that blows nobody good] No matter how bad ahappening is, someone can usually gain something from it. – A proverb. When Fred got hurt in the game John got a chance to play. It’s anill wind that blows nobody good....
24. Значение идиомы plan on [plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. – Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to […]...
25. Little Red Riding Hood was walking through the woods Little Red Riding Hood was walking through the woods on her way to visit her grandmother, when suddenly The Big Bad Wolf jumped out from behind a tree. “Ah-ha….,” The Big Bad Wolf said, “Now I’ve got you and I’m going to eat you! EAT! EAT! EAT!…” Little Red Riding Hood said angrily, “Damn it, […]...
26. Two men were walking through the woods when Two men were walking through the woods when a large bear walked out into the clearing no more than 50 feet in front of them. The first man dropped his backpack and dug out a pair of running shoes, then began to furiously attempt to lace them up as the bear slowly approached them. The […]...
27. Значение идиомы cut short [cut short] {v.} To stop or interrupt suddenly; end suddenly or too soon. Rain cut short the ball game. An auto accident cut short the man’s life. When Dick began to tell about his summer vacation the teacher cut him short, saying “Tell us about that another time”....
28. Значение идиомы at — stage of the game [at — stage of the game] {adv. phr.} At time during an activity; at point. At that stage of the game, our team was doing so poorly that we were ready to give up. It’s hard to know what will happen at this stage of the game. At what stage of the game did the […]...
29. Значение идиомы to oneself [to oneself ] {adv. phr.} 1. Silently; in the thoughts; withoutmaking a sign that others can see; secretly. Tom thought to himselfthat he could win. Mary said to herself that Joan was prettierthan Ann. Bill laughed to himself when John fell down. 2. Withouttelling others; in private; as a secret. – Used after “keep”. Marykeeps […]...
30. Значение идиомы size up [size up] {v.}, {informal} To decide what one thinks about ; to form an opinion about. Give Joe an hourto size up the situation and he’ll tell you what to do next. Ourcoach went to New York to size up the team we’ll face in ourhomecoming game. Compare: TAKE STOCK....
31. Значение идиомы out for [out for] {prep.} Joining, or planning to join; taking part in;competing for a place in. John is out for the basketball team. Mary is going out for the school newspaper. Compare: TRY OUT....
32. In the back woods of Arkansas In the back woods of Arkansas, Mr. Stewart’s wife went into labor in the middle of the night, and the doctor was called out to assist in the delivery. To keep the nervous father-to-be busy, the doctor handed him a lantern and said, “Here, you hold this high so I can see what I’m doing.” […]...
33. Значение идиомы out of the hole [out of the hole] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1a. With ascore better than zero in a game; especially a card game, to a scoreabove zero. It took us a long time to get out of the hole in thecard game. 1b. Even with an opponent after being behind; out oftrouble in a sport or […]...
34. Значение идиомы short [short] See: CAUGHT SHORT, FALL SHORT, FOR SHORT, IN BRIEF or INSHORT, IN SHORT ORDER, IN SHORT SUPPLY, MAKE SHORT WORK OF, RUN SHORT, SELL SHORT, THE LONG AND THE SHORT....
35. Значение идиомы give one enough rope and he will hang himself [give one enough rope and he will hang himself] {informal} Give abad person enough time and freedom to do as he pleases, and he maymake a bad mistake or get into trouble and be caught. – A proverb. Johnny is always stealing and hasn’t been caught. But give him enoughrope and he’ll hang himself. – […]...
36. Значение идиомы have it [have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby […]...
37. Значение идиомы on top of [on top of] {prep}. 1. On the top of; standing or lying on; on. When the player on the other team dropped the ball, Bill fell on topof it. That high hill has a tower on top of it. 2. {informal}Very close to. The elevator was so crowded that everybody was ontop of each other. […]...
38. Значение идиомы up to [up to] {prep.} 1. As far, as deep, or as high as. The water inthe pond was only up to John’s knees. Mary is small and just comesup to Bill’s chest. The shovel sank in the soft mud all the way upto the handle. 2. Close to; approaching. The team did not play upto its […]...
39. Значение идиомы how do you do [how do you do] {formal} How are you? – Usually as a reply to anintroduction; it is in the form of a question but no answer isexpected. “Mary, I want you to meet my friend Fred. Fred, this ismy wife, Mary.” “How do you do, Mary?” “How do you do, Fred?”...
40. Значение идиомы bone to pick [bone to pick] or [crow to pick] {n. phr.}, {informal} A reason for dispute; something to complain of or argue about. – Often used jokingly. “I have a bone to pick with you,” he said. There was always a crow to pick about which one would shave first in the morning. Compare: BONE OF CONTENTION....