Значение идиомы first and foremost

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1. Перевод слова foremost Foremost – передний, передовой, главный; прежде всего, в первую очередь Перевод слова Head foremost – головой вперед the first and foremost task – первая и наиглавнейшая задача foremost authority – крупнейший специалист He was one of the world’s Foremost scholars. Он был одним из самых выдающихся мировых ученых. The Foremost hounds are close on him. […]...
2. Перевод идиомы first and foremost, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: first and foremost Перевод: первое и самое важное Пример: First and foremost we need a new computer for our office. Первое и самое важное, нам нужен новый компьютер для нашего офиса....
3. Значение идиомы fill the bill [fill the bill] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be just what is needed; begood enough for something; be just right. The boss was worriedabout hiring a deaf boy, but after he tried Tom out for a few weeks, he said that Tom filled the bill. I thought I would need a specialtool, but this wrench fills […]...
4. Значение идиомы pad the bill [pad the bill] {v. phr.} To add false expenses to a bill; make abill larger than it really was. The salesman padded the bill forhis traveling expenses by exaggerating his food expenses....
5. Значение идиомы clean bill of health [clean bill of health] {n. phr.} 1. A certificate that a person or animal has no infectious disease. The government doctor gave Jones a clean bill of health when he entered the country. 2. {informal} A report that a person is free of guilt or fault. The stranger was suspected in the bank robbery, but […]...
6. Значение идиомы brush off [brush off] or [give the brush off] {v. phr.} 1. To refuse to hear or believe; quickly and impatiently; not take seriously or think important. John brushed off Bill’s warning that he might fall from the tree. I said that it might rain and to take the bus, but Joe gave my idea the brush […]...
7. Значение идиомы make free with [make free with] {v.} 1. To take or use without asking. Bob makes free with his roommate’s clothes. A student should notmake free with his teacher’s first name. 2. To act toward in a rude or impolite way. The girls don’t like Ted because hemakes free with them. Compare: TAKE LIBERTIES....
8. Having a Picnic Bill: Surprise! I brought you here to this beautiful spot for a romantic Picnic. I have a very special question to ask you. Madison: Oh, that’s so sweet. Did you remember to bring a Picnic blanket? Bill: I did. I have everything we’ll need in this Picnic basket. Madison: Don’t put it down there. There […]...
9. Значение идиомы free-for-all [free-for-all] {n.} 1. Unlimited, free access to somethingeverybody wants. The Smith’s party was a lavish free-for-all;everybody could eat and drink as much as they wanted. 2. A barroom, tavern, or street fight in which everybody participates. Thecelebration after the soccer game victory turned into anuncontrollable free-for-all....
10. Значение идиомы come through [come through] {v.}, {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through....
11. Значение идиомы card up one’s sleeve [card up one’s sleeve] {n. phr.}, {informal} Another help, plan, or argument kept back and produced if needed; another way to do something. John knew his mother would lend him money if necessary, but he kept that card up his sleeve. Bill always has a card up his sleeve, so when his first plan failed […]...
12. Значение идиомы free hand [free hand] {n.} Great freedom. The teacher had a free hand inher classroom. Bob put paint on the fence with a free hand. Compare: FREE REIN....
13. Значение идиомы free and easy [free and easy] {adj.} Not strict; relaxed or careless. Theteacher was free and easy with his students. He had a free andeasy way of acting that attracted many friends. They were free andeasy with their money and it was soon gone....
14. Значение идиомы scot-free [scot-free] {adj. phr.} Without punishment; completely free. Inspite of his obvious guilt, the jury acquitted him and he got offscot-free....
15. Bill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf game Bill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf game. And for the third week in a row, it was raining too hard to play. Bill: Well, Bob, what do you want to do now? Bob: Darts? Bill: Nah. Bob: Shoot some pool? Bill: Nah. Bob: Cards? Bill: Nah. Hey, I’ve got an […]...
16. Значение идиомы on the spot [on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the spot] At thatexact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot overtelevision. When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his boss firedhim on the spot. Compare: AT ONCE, IN ONE’S […]...
17. Перевод слова America America – Америка Перевод слова Equinoctial America – экваториальная Америка on a visit to South America – во время посещения Южной Америки bank america – американский банк The idea came from America. Идея пришла из Америки. New-York is the gateway to America. Нью-Йорк – ворота в Америку....
18. Значение идиомы for free [for free] {adj. phr.}, {substandard} Without having to pay; free. Hey you guys, look at this balloon! They’re for free down at thenew store....
19. Значение идиомы first-string [first-string] {adj.}, {informal} 1. On the starting team or Ateam. He was the first-string quarterback. 2. Of the best quality;foremost. He was the least expensive of the city’s first-stringlawyers....
20. Значение идиомы take liberties [take liberties] {v. phr.} To act toward in too close or friendly amanner; use as you would use a close friend or something of your own. Mary would not let any boy take liberties with her. Bill tookliberties with Tom’s bicycle. Compare: MAKE FREE WITH....
21. Перевод идиомы fill the bill / fit the bill, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: fill the bill / fit the bill Перевод: быть приемлемым, подходящим; быть тем, что надо; удовлетворять требованиям Пример: I think that the new equipment should fill the bill for us. Мне кажется, что новое оборудование должно быть как раз тем, что нам нужно....
22. Значение идиомы footloose and fancy-free [footloose and fancy-free] {adj. phr.} Free and free to do what onewants. Ron is a merry bachelor and seems toenjoy greatly being footloose and fancy-free....
23. Значение идиомы free rein [free rein] {n.} Freedom to do what you want. The king had freerein in his country. Father is strict with the children, butMother gives them free rein. Compare: FREE HAND....
24. Значение идиомы foot the bill [foot the bill] {v. phr.} To cover the expenses of; pay forsomething. The bride’s father footed two-thirds of the bill for hixdaughter’s wedding. Compare: PICK UP THE TAB....
25. Значение идиомы tag end [tag end] or [tail end] {n.}, {informal} The end, farthest to therear, last in line, nearest the bottom, or least important. Johnwas at the tail end of his class. Mary’s part in the play came atthe tag end, and she got bored waiting. Bill waited at thecrossing for the tag end of a freight to […]...
26. Значение идиомы pick up the tab [pick up the tab] {v. phr.} To pay the bill in a restaurant; be theone who underwrites financially what others are doing. “I am alwaysthe one who picks up the tab,” Charlie complained bitterly. “Othersget away with being freeloaders.” Compare: FOOT THE BILL....
27. Значение идиомы beyond one’s depth [beyond one’s depth] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Over your head in water; in water too deep to touch bottom. Jack wasn’t a good swimmer and nearly drowned when he drifted out beyond his depth. 2. In or into something too difficult for you; beyond your understanding or ability. Bill decided that his big brother’s […]...
28. Good Hygiene Juanita: Hey, where have you been? I was going to invite you to lunch, but you weren’t at your desk. Bill: I was at a Training. Juanita: What was it on? Bill: Office Hygiene. Juanita: Hygiene? You’re kidding. Your office is pretty Messy but I wouldn’t say you needed hygiene training. Bill: Very funny. Each […]...
29. Значение идиомы stand by [stand by] {v.} 1. To be close beside or near. Mary could nottell Jane the secret with her little brother standing by. Wouldyou just stand by and watch the big boys beat your little brother? 2.To be near, waiting to do something when needed. The policeman inthe patrol car radioed the station about the robbery, […]...
30. Taking Vitamins and Supplements The last time I went to the doctor for a Checkup, she told me that I needed to start taking some Dietary supplements that had the Vitamins and Minerals that my body needed to stay healthy. I told her that I ate a Balanced diet, but she said that many people who generally ate well […]...
31. Значение идиомы sell one a bill of goods [sell one a bill of goods] {v. phr.} To persuade another to acquiresomething useless; defraud. We were sure sold a bill of goods whenAlfred persuaded us to buy his custom-built car for which replacementparts weren’t available anywhere....
32. Перевод идиомы foot the bill, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: foot the bill Перевод: оплачивать счет, платить за что-либо Пример: The company will foot the bill for my move to Paris. Компания оплатит мой переезд в Париж....
33. Значение идиомы split the difference [split the difference] {v. phr.}, {informal} To settle a moneydisagreement by dividing the difference, each person giving up half. Bob offered $25 for Bill’s bicycle and Bill wanted $35; they splitthe difference....
34. Перевод идиомы feel free (to do something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: feel free (to do something) Идиома: feel free (to do something) разг. Перевод: свободно делать что-либо, как если бы на это было дано разрешение Пример: Everybody felt free to walk around the restaurant after the party started. Когда начался вечер, все свободно ходили по ресторану....
35. 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....
36. Перевод слова food Food – еда, пища Перевод слова Food and clothing – пища и одежда preserved food – консервированные продукты exotic food – экзотическая пища I love French Food. Я люблю французскую кухню. Food sustains life. Пища поддерживает жизненные силы. The Food was yucky. Еда была противной....
37. Значение идиомы go somebody one better [go somebody one better] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do somethingbetter than ; do more or better than; beat. Bill’smother gave the boys in Bill’s club hot dogs for refreshments, soTom’s mother said that she would go her one better next time by givingthem hot dogs and ice cream. John made a good dive into the […]...
38. Значение идиомы with bad grace [with bad grace] or [with a bad grace] {adv. phr.} In an unpleasantor discourteous way; unwillingly, Fred takes defeat with badgrace. Tom shouted “Hello” to Bill. Bill was in a sour mood andreplied with a bad grace. Contrast: WITH GOOD GRACE....
39. Значение идиомы free agent [free agent] {n.} A professional player who does not have acontract with a team. The Giants signed two free agents who hadbeen released by the Cardinals....
40. Значение идиомы cut into [cut into] {v.} 1. To make less; reduce. The union made the company pay higher wages, which cut into the profits. The other houses got old and shabby, and that cut into the value of his house. At first Smith led in votes, but more votes came in and cut into his lead. 2. To […]...