Значение идиомы drop off

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1. Значение идиомы drop by[drop by] or [stop by] {v.} 1. or [drop around] To make a short or unplanned visit; go on a call or errand; stop at someone’s home. Drop by any time you’re in town. My sister dropped around last night. Don’t forget to stop by at the gas station. Syn.: DROP IN. 2. or [drop ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы jaw drop[jaw drop] or [jaw drop a mile] {informal} Mouth fall wide openwith surprise. — Used with a possessive. Tom’s jaw dropped a milewhen he won the prize....
3. Значение идиомы bottom drop out[bottom drop out] or [bottom fall out] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To fall below an earlier lowest price. The bottom dropped out of the price of peaches. 2. To lose all cheerful qualities; become very unhappy, cheerless, or unpleasant. The bottom dropped out of the day for John when he saw his report card. The ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы drop in[drop in] {v.} To make a short or unplanned visit; pay a call. — Often used with «on». We were just sitting down to dinner when Uncle Willie dropped in. The Smiths dropped in on some old friends on their vacation trip to New York. Syn.: DROP BY, RUN IN....
5. Значение идиомы drop back[drop back] {v.} To move or step backwards; retreat. The soldiers dropped back before the enemy’s attack. The quarterback dropped back to pass the football. Compare: DRAW BACK, FADE BACK, FALL BACK....
6. Перевод слова dropDrop — капля, капать; бросать, ронять, падать Перевод слова Drop in the bucket — капля в море to drop the anchor — бросать якорь to drop one’s purse — обронить кошелек I didn’t spill a Drop. Я не пролил ни капли. The apple Dropped to the ground. Яблоко упало на землю. He Dropped his voice. ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы a drop in the ocean / a drop in the bucket, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a drop in the ocean / a drop in the bucket Перевод: капля в море; маленькое, незначительное количество, размер, особенно по сравнению с тем, что необходимо Пример: The money that my friend repaid me was a drop in the bucket compared to what he owes me. Те деньги, которые мой друг мне вернул, как ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы at the drop of a hat[at the drop of a hat] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without waiting; immediately; promptly. If you need a babysitter quickly, call Mary, because she can come at the drop of a hat. Compare: ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT. 2. Whenever you have a chance; with very little cause or urging. At the drop of ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы drop out[drop out] {v.} To stop attending; quit; stop; leave. In the middle of the race, Joe got a blister on his foot and had to drop out. Teenagers who drop out of high school have trouble finding jobs....
10. Jones is driving past the state mental hospitalJones is driving past the state mental hospital when his left rear tire suffers a flat. While Jones is changing the tire, another car goes by, running over the hub cap in which Jones was keeping the lug nuts. the nuts are all knocked into a nearby storm drain. Jones is at a loss for ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы drop dead[drop dead] {v.}, {slang} To go away or be quiet; stop bothering someone. — Usually used as a command. «Drop dead!» Bill told his little sister when she kept begging to help him build his model airplane. When Sally bumped into Kate’s desk and spilled ink for the fifth time, Kate told her to drop ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы take a drop[take a drop] {v. phr.} 1. To indulge in alcoholic drinks. AuntLiz doesn’t really drink; she just takes a drop every now and then. 2. To lose value; decrease in price. Stocks took a big dropyesterday due to the international crisis....
13. Перевод идиомы drop a hint, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: drop a hint Перевод: невзначай намекнуть о чем-либо; дать какой-либо совет; сделать какое-либо предложение Пример: The clerk dropped a hint that he wanted to transfer to the new department. Служащий невзначай упомянул, что хочет переводиться в новое отделение....
14. Перевод идиомы drop the ball, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: drop the ball Перевод: сделать ошибку или промах; неправильно справиться с ситуацией, с положением Пример: The government dropped the ball with its decision to expand the airport runway without consulting the local residents. Правительство сделало промах, когда приняло решение расширить взлетную полосу аэропорта, не спросив местных жителей....
15. Перевод идиомы at the drop of a hat, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at the drop of a hat Перевод: сразу же, немедленно и без давления Пример: My friend will always help me at the drop of a hat. Мой друг всегда поможет мне, по первой просьбе и без упрашиваний....
16. Значение идиомы drop a line[drop a line] {v. phr.} To write someone a short letter or note. Please drop me a line when you get to Paris; I’d like to know that you’ve arrived safely....
17. Значение идиомы drop in the bucket[drop in the bucket] {n. phr.} A relatively small amount; a small part of the whole. Our university needs several million dollars for its building renovation project; $50,000 is a mere drop in the bucket....
18. Фразовый глагол drop out — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: drop out Перевод: бросить учебу Пример: She decided to go to art school then dropped out after the first term. Она решила пойти в школу искусств, но после первого семестра она бросила учебу....
19. Перевод идиомы drop the subject, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: drop the subject Перевод: перестать говорить о чем-либо Пример: My friend was getting angry while we were talking about money so I decided to drop the subject. Мой друг начинал раздражаться, когда мы говорили о деньгах, так что я решил оставить эту тему....
20. Перевод идиомы drop the other shoe, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: drop the other shoe Перевод: завершить начатое, доделать оставшуюся часть работы Пример: Johnny has just failed three classes in school. We expect him to drop the other shoe and quit altogether any day now. Джонни недавно провалил три предмета в школе. Мы считает, что он пойдет дальше, и в ближайшие дни бросит школу совсем....
21. Фразовый глагол drop off (1) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: drop off (1) Перевод: довезти до, подбросить, доставить Пример: I’ll drop you off at the bus stop if you like. Если хочешь, я подброшу тебя до автобусной остановки....
22. Фразовый глагол drop over — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: drop over Перевод: невзначай зайти, посетить, навестить Пример: Drop over any time you feel like talking. Приходи, если захочешь поговорить....
23. Фразовый глагол drop out of — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: drop out of Перевод: бросить учебу Пример: It’s difficult to get a good job if you drop out of high school. Трудно найти хорошую работу, если не закончить обучение в школе....
24. Фразовый глагол drop in on — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: drop in on Перевод: зайти, заглянуть (как правило, без предварительной договоренности) Пример: Let’s drop in on Julie since we’re driving by her house. Давай заглянем к Джули, раз уж мы проезжаем рядом с ее домом....
25. Значение идиомы sitting pretty[sitting pretty] {adj.}, {slang} To be in a lucky position. Thenew library is sitting pretty because a wealthy woman gave it $10,000worth of reference books. Mr. Jones was sitting pretty until his$25,000-a-year job was dropped by the company....
26. Фразовый глагол drop in — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: drop in Перевод: зайти, заглянуть (как правило, без предварительной договоренности) Пример: I sometimes drop in to see my grandparents on my way home from school. Иногда я захожу к бабушке с дедушкой по пути домой из школы....
27. Значение идиомы let drop[let drop] {v. phr.} 1. To cease to talk about; set aside; forget. This is such an unpleasant subject that I suggest we let it dropfor a few days. 2. To disclose; hint. He unexpectedly let dropthat he was resigning and joining another firm....
28. Перевод сленгового выражения drop dead, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: drop dead Перевод: уходить, проваливать, убираться (часто в повелительной форме) Пример: I told my brother to drop dead when he came into my room and now he is angry at me. Я велел брату убираться, когда он зашел в мою комнату, и теперь он зол на меня....
29. The Drop of WaterOf course you know what is meant by a magnifying glass-one of those round spectacle-glasses that make everything look a hundred times bigger than it is? When any one takes one of these and holds it to his eye, and looks at a drop of water from the pond yonder, he sees above a thousand ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы put to sleep[put to sleep] {v. phr.} 1. To cause to fall asleep. Mother usedto put us to sleep by telling us a good-night story and giving us akiss. 2. To kill with an injection. Dr. Murphy, the veterinarian, put our sick, old dog to sleep....
31. Believing in Scary ThingsElla: No matter what you say, I am not going out tonight. It’s Halloween and EvilThings are Lurking everywhere. Jimmy: Come on, it’s Halloween! It’s the holiday when kids get Dressed up and ask for candy. There is nothing evil or Creepy about this day. If you’re Scared stiff, it’s Your own doing. Ella: Don’t ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы sleep out[sleep out] {v.} 1. To sleep outdoors. The Scouts plan to sleepout next Saturday. 2. To go home at night instead of sleeping at theplace where you work. Mrs. Jones’ maid sleeps in, but her cooksleeps out....
33. Значение идиомы fall back on[fall back on] or [fall back upon] v. 1. To retreat to. Theenemy made a strong attack, and the soldiers fell back on the fort. 2. To go for help to; turn to in time of need. When the big billsfor Mother’s hospital care came, Joe was glad he had money in the bankto fall ... Читать далее...
34. One day a priest went into a public bathroom to use the stallOne day a priest went into a public bathroom to use the stall. While he was on the toilet, he heard moaning coming from the stall next to him. He stood up to look over, and there was little Jimmy, sitting on the toilet masturbating. The priest was shocked. He told Jimmy that he knew ... Читать далее...
35. The Pitch Drop ExperimentBegun over 80 years ago, this science experiment keeps on going, ever so slowly. Begun in 1927 by Professor Thomas Parnell, this experiment was meant to reveal the surprising properties of an everyday material: pitch. Pitch is the name of a number of hard tar-like substances and in this case, bitumen was used. Though at ... Читать далее...
36. Crazy people talkA doctor of psychology was doing his normal morning rounds when he entered a patient’s room. He found Patient #1 sitting on the floor, pretending to saw a piece of wood in half. Patient #2 was hanging from the ceiling, by his feet. The doctor asked patient number 1 what he was doing. The patient ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод идиомы drop names, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: drop names Перевод: упоминать, называть имена известных людей, как если бы говорящий был знаком с ними лично Пример: Nobody likes the girl because she is always dropping names when she meets her friends. Никому не нравится эта девушка, потому что она постоянно хвастается, будто бы знает кучу знаменитостей....
38. Значение идиомы sleep on[sleep on] {v.} To postpone a decision about. We asked Judy ifshe would join our club and she answered that she would sleep on it. We will have to sleep on your invitation until we know whether wewill be free Monday night....
39. 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 ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы beauty sleep[beauty sleep] {n.} A nap or rest taken to improve the appearance. She took her beauty sleep before the party. Many famous beauties take a beauty sleep every day....