Значение идиомы edge out

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1. Значение идиомы edge away [edge away] {v. phr.} To withdraw or retreat gradually. Frightened by the growling tiger guarding its catch, the huntercarefully edged away....
2. Перевод идиомы have an edge / have the edge (on / over someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have an edge / have the edge (on / over someone or something) Перевод: иметь преимущество над кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: Our team has an edge over the other teams to win the high school football championship. Наша команда имеет преимущество над другими командами в школьном футбольном чемпионате. The boy has the edge on […]...
3. Значение идиомы on edge [on edge] {adj. phr.} Excited or nervous; impatient. Themagician kept the children on edge all through his show. We wereall on edge as we listened to the TV for news of the electionresults. Father was on edge after driving home through the heavyholiday traffic. See: SET ONE’S TEETH ON EDGE. Contrast: AT EASE....
4. 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....
5. Перевод идиомы on the cutting edge / at the cutting edge, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on the cutting edge / at the cutting edge Перевод: на самом высшем уровне; на современном, новейшем уровне Пример: This technology is right on the cutting edge. It’s so new, it’s not available to the public yet. Эта технология находится на самом современном уровне. Она настолько новая, что еще не доступна широкой публике....
6. Значение идиомы take the edge off [take the edge off] also [take off the edge] {v. phr.} To lessen, weaken, soften or make dull. Eating a candy bar before dinner hastaken the edge off Becky’s appetite. Bob was sorry for hurting Tomand that took the edge off Tom’s anger. A headache took the edgeoff Dick’s pleasure in the movie....
7. Значение идиомы have an edge on [have an edge on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To have an advantageover someone or something else in the course of an evaluativecomparison. I can’t beat you at tennis, but I have an edge on youin ping-pong. 2. To be mildly intoxicated; to have had a few drinks. Joe sure had an edge on when I […]...
8. Значение идиомы edge in [edge in] {v.} To move slowly; get in quietly, especially with somedifficulty, by force or without a big enough opening. People hadcrowded around the senator, but Don succeeded in edging in. Harryedged the book in on the shelf....
9. Значение идиомы set one’s teeth on edge [set one’s teeth on edge] {v. phr.} 1. To have a sharp sour tastethat makes you rub your teeth together. The lemon juice set myteeth on edge. 2. To make one feel nervous or annoyed. She looksso mean that her face sets my teeth on edge....
10. Перевод слова edge Edge – край, граница; острота, режущая кромка Перевод слова The knife has no edge – нож затупился the edge of sarcasm – острие сарказма from edge to edge – от края до края He fell over the cliff’s Edge. Он упал с края обрыва. Don’t go near the Edge – it isn’t safe. Не подходи […]...
11. Перевод идиомы take the edge off (something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take the edge off (something) Перевод: уменьшить, ослабить, смягчить что-либо, действие чего-либо Пример: We had a drink of hot chocolate to take the edge off the cold weather. Мы выпили горячего шоколада, чтобы хоть немного согреться....
12. Перевод идиомы set someone’s teeth on edge, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: set someone’s teeth on edge Перевод: раздражать, нервировать кого-либо Пример: The constant noise from the stereo next door set my teeth on edge. Постоянный шум из музыкального магазина по соседству меня сильно нервировал....
13. Перевод идиомы cutting edge, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cutting edge Перевод: новейший, передовой; в тренде Пример: This set is the cutting edge – the best on the market. Этот телевизор – самый передовой, он лучший, что есть в продаже....
14. Перевод идиомы thin edge of the wedge, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: thin edge of the wedge Перевод: первый шаг на пути к чему-то большему, особенно чему-то нежелательному Пример: If we bend the rules for him this time, it will be the thin edge of the wedge. Если мы нарушим ради него правила в этот раз, это будет лишь первым шагом....
15. Значение идиомы bring [bring] or [wheel in] or [out] or [up the big guns] {v. phr.} To make use of a concealed plan in order to defeat an opponent in an argument or in a game, debate, or competition. The new computer software company decided to bring out the big guns to get ahead of the competition....
16. Значение идиомы pit against [pit against] {v.} To match against; oppose to; put in oppositionto; place in competition or rivalry with. The game pits two of thebest pro football teams in the East against each other. He pittedhis endurance against the other man’s speed. He was pitted againstan opponent just as smart as he was....
17. Значение идиомы out in force [out in force] {adv. phr.} Present in very large numbers; en masse. On the Fourth of July the police cars are out in force in theChicago area....
18. Smuggling Across Borders Christina: What is the Holdup? There are cars Backed up for half a mile. Harry: I bet the Border patrol is looking for Smugglers. Christina: Do you really think so? I wonder if there could be a Drug mule in one of these cars carrying Illegal drugs. Harry: It might be drugs, but it could […]...
19. Перевод слова competition Competition – соревнование, состязание, конкуренция Перевод слова Chess competition – шахматный турнир diving competition – соревнования по прыжкам в воду to meet with competition – сталкиваться с конкуренцией Who won the Competition? Кто выиграл конкурс? Competition should beat the price down. Цены должны упасть из-за конкуренции. Has Jim entered for the Competition? Джим будет участвовать […]...
20. Значение идиомы cut in [cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. – Often used with “on”. A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to […]...
21. Значение идиомы home on [home on] or [home in on] {v.} To move toward a certain place byfollowing a signal or marker. The airplane homed in on the radiobeacon. The ship homed on the lights of New York harbor....
22. Перевод слова defeat Defeat – поражение, проигрыш, отмена Перевод слова To concede defeat – признавать поражение to defeat a motion – отклонить ходатайство the defeat of a bill – провал законопроекта We were Defeated by 3 goals to 2. Мы проиграли со счетом 3 : 2. She was a woman who hated to admit Defeat. Она была женщиной, […]...
23. Перевод слова signal Signal – сигнал, команда, знак Перевод слова A signal of distress – сигнал бедствия light signals – световые сигналы at a pre-concerted signal – по условленному знаку He Signalled for coffee. Он подал сигнал, чтобы принесли кофе. The raid began at a given Signal. Рейд начался по сигналу. Don’t move until I give the Signal. […]...
24. Значение идиомы see the light [see the light] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, oftensuddenly; accept another’s explanation or decision. I did notapprove of his action, but he explained his reason and then I saw thelight. Bill wanted Harry to help him, but Harry wasn’t in the mooduntil Bill offered to pay him. Then Harry saw the light. Marythought […]...
25. Значение идиомы bear down on [bear down on] or [upon] {v. phr.} To draw constantly nearer with great speed and force. The police cars were bearing down on the bank robbers’ get-away car....
26. Значение идиомы in force [in force] {adj. phr.} 1. To be obeyed. New times for eatingmeals are now in force. Syn.: IN EFFECT. 2. In a large group. People went to see the parade in force. Syn.: EN MASSE....
27. Значение идиомы run scared [run scared] {v. phr.} To expect defeat, as in a politicalcampaign. The one-vote defeat caused him to run scared in everyrace thereafter....
28. Перевод слова sword Sword – меч, шпага Перевод слова To belt on a sword – надевать меч на пояс double-edged sword – обоюдоострый меч the edge of the sword – острие меча My Sword was already out. Я уже вытащил свой меч. The Sword dropped out of his hand. Меч выпал у него из рук. Deliver your Sword! […]...
29. Значение идиомы run over [run over] {v.} 1. To be too full and flow over the edge; spillover. Billy forgot he had left the water on, and the tub ran over. 2. To try or go over quickly; practice briefly. Duringthe lunch hour, Mary ran over her history facts so she would rememberthem for the test. The coach ran […]...
30. Значение идиомы high sign [high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. – Used with “get” or “give”. The Joneses saw us across the hoteldining room and gave us the high sign. John could see that Gracewanted to tell him something, but he got her attention […]...
31. Значение идиомы according to one’s own lights [according to one’s own lights] {adv. phr.} In accordance with one’s conscience or inclinations. Citizens should vote according to their own lights....
32. Значение идиомы flag down [flag down] {v.}, {informal} To stop by waving a signal flag or asif waving a signal flag. The signalman flagged down the freighttrain. A policeman flagged down the car with his flashlight....
33. Значение идиомы fall in [fall in] or [into place] {v. phr.} To suddenly make sense; findthe natural or proper place for the missing pieces of a puzzle. When the detectives realized that a second man was seen at the placeof the murder, the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place....
34. There is a guy from ARMY driving from West Point to the Meadowlands There’s a guy from ARMY driving from West Point to the Meadowlands, a guy from the NAVY was driving from Annapolis to the Meadowlands, and an Air Force guy who’s driving from McGwire in South Jerz to the Meadowlands just to watch the Jets. In the middle of the night with no other cars on […]...
35. Перевод слова force Force – сила, мощь; заставлять, принуждать Перевод слова With all one’s force – изо всех сил the force of circumstances – сила обстоятельств to force a confession – вынудить признание to force an entry – ворваться, вломиться Peace cannot be imposed by Force. Мир не может быть навязан силой. In both these two reasons there […]...
36. Значение идиомы force play [force play] or [force-out] {n.} A play in baseball in which arunner is out because he does not run to the next base before thefielder with the ball touches the base. Bob was out at second basewhen Joe hit into a force play....
37. Do this while driving Strange and silly things to do while driving. We do not advise doing any of the below “things to do while driving”, as all driving should be taken seriously. The below “things to do while driving” are simply here for entertainment purposes. Vary your vehicle’s speed inversely with the speed limit. Roll down your windows […]...
38. Перевод слова fierce Fierce – жестокий, лютый, свирепый Перевод слова Fierce dog – злая собака fierce expression of countenance – свирепое выражение лица fierce competition – жестокая конкуренция fierce heat – невыносимая жара He was killed in a Fierce battle. Он был убит в жестокой битве. There’s Fierce rivalry for the job. Существует жесткая конкуренция за получение работы. […]...
39. Значение идиомы railroad [railroad] {v.} To force through; push through by force. Thebill was railroaded through the state legislature due to the influenceof some very wealthy sponsors....
40. Значение идиомы fall by the wayside [fall by the wayside] also [drop by the wayside] {v. phr.} To giveup or fail before the finish. The boys tried to make a 50-milehike, but most of them fell by the wayside. George, Harry, andJohn entered college to become teachers, but Harry and John fell bythe wayside, and only George graduated....