Значение идиомы elbow one’s way into

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1. Перевод слова elbow Elbow – локоть; толкать Перевод слова Elbow bone – локтевая кость to lean one’s elbow – облокотиться to elbow people aside – отталкивать людей That rude man Elbowed me aside and got on the bus ahead of me! Этот мужлан оттолкнул меня и пролез в автобус передо мной. She Elbows her way into the best […]...
2. Значение идиомы at one’s elbow [at one’s elbow] {adv. phr.} Close beside you; nearby. The President rode in an open car with his wife at his elbow. Mary practiced for several years to become a champion swimmer and her mother was always at her elbow to help her. Contrast: BREATHE DOWN ONE’S NECK....
3. Значение идиомы elbow grease [elbow grease] {n.} Exertion; effort; energy. “You’ll have touse a little more elbow grease to get these windows clean,” Mothersaid to Ed....
4. Значение идиомы elbow room [elbow room] {n.} Adequate space to move around or to work in. He doesn’t require a huge office, but we must at least give him elbowroom....
5. Значение идиомы rub elbows [rub elbows] also [rub shoulders] {v. phr.} To be in the same place ; meet and mix. City people and country people, oldand young, rub elbows at the horse show. On a visit to the UnitedNations Building in New York, you may rub elbows with people fromfaraway lands....
6. 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 […]...
7. Значение идиомы out at the elbows [out at the elbows] {adj. phr.} Poorly or shabbily dressed. Roywalks around out at the elbows, but it’s not because he is penniless, but more in imitation of a certain style....
8. Перевод идиомы rub elbows with somebody, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: rub elbows with somebody Идиома: rub elbows with somebody Перевод: общаться, встречаться, вращаться в обществе; находиться бок о бок (с кем-либо) Пример: He’s Hollywood’s most popular hairdresser and regularly rubs elbows with top movie stars. Он – самый популярный стилист Голливуда, и он регулярно вращается в обществе топ-звезд....
9. Перевод слова entry Entry – вход, въезд, ворота; статья, запись Перевод слова Bill of entry – таможенная декларация log entry – запись в журнале entry-level computers – компьютеры упрощенных моделей No Entry! Вход (въезд) запрещен! Please wait in the Entry. Подождите, пожалуйста, в холле. Every Entry in registry is to be signed. Каждая запись в журнале должна быть […]...
10. Значение идиомы port of entry [port of entry] {n. phr.} 1. A port where things brought into thecountry to sell may pass through customs. Other ports of entry havebeen taking business from New York. 2. A port where a citizen ofanother country may legally enter a country; a port having passportand immigration facilities. Airports have joined seaports as portsof entry […]...
11. Перевод слова exit Exit – выход, исчезновение; уходить, покидать Перевод слова Exit visa – выездная виза, виза на выезд a fire exit – запасный выход to take one’s exit – сойти со сцены, умереть The crowd swept me to the Exit. Толпа вынесла меня к выходу. He Exited the courtroom in a fury. Он покинул зал суда в […]...
12. Значение идиомы door [door] See: AT DEATH’S DOOR, AT ONE’S DOOR, CLOSED-DOOR, CLOSE ITS DOORS, CLOSE THE DOOR or BAR THE DOOR or SHUT THE DOOR, DARKEN ONE’S DOOR, or DARKEN THE DOOR, FOOT IN THE DOOR, KEEP THE WOLF FROM THE DOOR, LAY AT ONE’S DOOR, LOCK THE BARN DOOR AFTER THE HORSE IS STOLEN, NEXT DOOR, […]...
13. Перевод слова crowded Crowded – переполненный, набитый битком Перевод слова Crowded hall – битком набитый зал life crowded with great events – жизнь, полная великих событий crowded schedule – плотный график This narrow, Crowded, and rambling street. Эта узкая, людная и беспорядочно спланированная улица. We were standing Crowded together before the picture. Мы столпились перед картиной. We waded […]...
14. 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....
15. Значение идиомы eye shadow [eye shadow] {n. phr.} A cream used to darken the eyelids in orderto make the eyes more noticeable. Jane’s mother told her that girlsin the ninth grade shouldn’t be using eye shadow....
16. Значение идиомы close the door [close the door] or [bar the door] or [shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. The President’s veto closed the door to any new attempt to pass the bill. Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she closed the door on Mary’s attempt to apologize. […]...
17. Значение идиомы next door [next door] {adv.} or {adj.} 1. In or to the next house orapartment. He lived next door to me. She telephoned next doorto ask about John. The house next door caught fire. 2. Veryclose. – Used with “to”. The sick man was next door to death. Printing secrets about our country’s missiles is next door […]...
18. Значение идиомы polish off [polish off] {v.}, {informal} 1. To defeat easily. The Dodgerspolished off the Yankees in four straight games in the 1963 WorldSeries. 2. To finish completely; finish doing quickly, often in orderto do something else. The boys were hungry and polished off a bigsteak. Mary polished off her homework early so that she couldwatch TV....
19. Значение идиомы rat race [rat race] {n.}, {slang} A very confusing, crowded, or disorderlyrush; a confusing scramble, struggle, or way of living that does notseem to have a purpose. The dance last night was a rat race. It wastoo noisy and crowded. School can be a rat race if you don’t keepup with your studies. This job is a […]...
20. A guy steps into an elevator and A guy steps into an elevator and there’s just one attractive woman in it. He turns around to push the button for his floor and his elbow bumps right into her breast. He says, “Oh, I’m so sorry. If your heart is as soft as your breast, I hope you’ll be able to forgive me.” […]...
21. 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....
22. 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....
23. 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....
24. Значение идиомы port of call [port of call] {n. phr.} 1. Any of the ports that a ship visitsafter the start of a voyage and before the end; a port wherepassengers or cargo may be taken on or put off; an in-between port. Savannah is a port of call for many Atlantic coasting vessels. 2. Aplace you visit regularly or […]...
25. Soft and Hard A man is in a hotel lobby. He wants to ask the clerk a question. As he turns to go to the front desk, he accidentally bumps into a woman beside him and as he does, his elbow goes into her breast. They are both quite startled. The man turns to her and says, “Ma’am, […]...
26. Значение идиомы pin down [pin down] {v.} 1a. To keep from moving; make stay in aplace or position; trap. Mr. Jones’ leg was pinned down under thecar after the accident. The soldier was pinned down in the holebecause rifle bullets were flying over his head. 1b. To keep from changing what says or means; make admitthe truth; make agree […]...
27. Перевод слова air force Air force – воздушные войска Перевод слова Air force one – президентский самолет air force unit – авиачасть air force base – авиационная база ВВС offensive air force – наступательные силы и средства ВВС military air forces – военно-воздушные силы; военная авиация; ВВС Происхождение слова air force Оба слова фразы имеют самостоятельное значение:...
28. Значение идиомы show the door [show the door] {v. phr.} To ask to go away. Ruth wasupsetting the other children, so I showed her the door. Ourneighbors invited themselves to the party and stayed until Harryshowed them the door....
29. Перевод идиомы from door to door, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: from door to door Перевод: ходить от одной двери к другой Пример: The children went from door to door to collect money for the earthquake victims. Дети ходили от двери к двери и собирали деньги для пострадавших во время землетрясения....
30. Значение идиомы darken one’s door [darken one’s door] or [darken the door] To appear, as in a doorway; enter someone’s home or establishment. – Used in negative imperative sentences especially with “never” and “again”. If you leave this house now, never darken my door again. After a son shamed his father by having to go to prison, the father told […]...
31. Judging a Contest Adelia: When I created this writing Contest, I had no idea that we would get so many Entries. Omar: Good thing you have an Impartial panel of judges to help you select the winner. Adelia: Yes, good thing. I’m really grateful to all of you for giving up your time to help. Omar: What Criteria […]...
32. Значение идиомы open the door [open the door] {v. phr.} To allow more action or discussion; givea chance. Learning to read and write opens the door to a better joband better living conditions. Raising the tax rates will open thedoor to more help for older people. Contrast: CLOSE THE DOOR. Compare: OPEN ITS DOORS....
33. Значение идиомы at one’s door [at one’s door] or [at one’s doorstep] {adv. phr.} 1. Very close; very near where you live or work. Johnny is very lucky because there’s a swimming pool right at his doorstep. Mr. Green can get to work in only a few minutes because the subway is at his door. 2. See: LAY AT ONE’S […]...
34. Значение идиомы closed-door [closed-door] {adj.} Away from the public; in private or in secret; limited to a few. The officers of the club held a closed-door meeting. The committee decided on a closed-door rule for the investigation. Compare: IN PRIVATE....
35. Значение идиомы run to [run to] {v. phr.} To approximate; reach. It has been estimatedthat the casualties will run to over 300,000 killed by cholera andstarvation in the crowded refugee camps....
36. Значение идиомы beat down [beat down] {v.} 1. To crush or break the spirit of; win over; conquer. All their defenses were beaten down by the tanks. 2. {informal} a. To try to get reduced; force down by discussing. Can we beat down the price? B. To persuade or force to accept alower price or easier payments. He tried […]...
37. Значение идиомы take one at one’s word [take one at one’s word] {v. phr.} To naively lend credence to whatone tells one. It’s a bad idea to take street vendors at their wordin large, crowded cities....
38. Значение идиомы funny bone [funny bone] {n.} 1. The place at the back of the elbow that hurtslike electricity when accidentally hit. He hit his funny bone onthe arm of the chair. 2. or {informal} [crazy bone] Sense of humor;understanding jokes. Her way of telling the story tickled his funnybone....
39. Значение идиомы barge in [barge in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To appear uninvited at someone’s house or apartment, or to interrupt a conversation. I’m sorry for barging in like that, Sir, but my car died on me and there is no payphone anywhere. I’m sorry for barging in while you two are having a discussion, but could you please tell […]...
40. Значение идиомы keep the wolf from the door [keep the wolf from the door] {v. phr.} To avoid hunger, poverty, and Or creditors. “I don’t like my job,” Mike complained,”but I must do something to keep the wolves from the door.” Compare:KEEP BODY AND SOUL TOGETHER....