Значение идиомы fit as a fiddle

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1. Значение идиомы play second fiddle[play second fiddle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act a smaller part;follow another’s lead; be less noticed. His wife had the strongermind and he played second fiddle to her. During the tournament, lessons played second fiddle to basketball....
2. Перевод идиомы fit as a fiddle, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fit as a fiddle Перевод: абсолютно здоровый; в отличной физической форме Пример: My grandfather is 92 years old but he is as fit as a fiddle. Моему дедушке 92 года, но он в отличной форме....
3. Перевод идиомы play second fiddle (to someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play second fiddle (to someone or something) Перевод: играть вторую скрипку; играть на вторых ролях, занимать не важное положение Пример: The man has been playing second fiddle to his boss for many years and has finally decided to change jobs. Этот человек уже долгое время играл вторую скрипку для своего начальника, и вот, наконец, ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы fence in[fence in] or [hedge in] or [hem in] {v.} To keep fromdoing what he or she would like to do. Usually used in the passive. Mary felt fenced in because her father would not let her drive a caror have dates with boys. John didn’t like his job because he hadto do the same kind ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы good many[good many] or [great many] {n.} or {adj.} A large number ;very many. Used with «a». We found some fall flowers, but the frosthad already killed a good many. A great many of the houses wereknocked down by the earthquake. Tom has a good many friends atschool. Mary has a great many ideas for interesting ... Читать далее...
6. A young married couple has difficulties conceiving a babyA young married couple has difficulties conceiving a baby, so after a while the wife consults her doctor, who recommends the minor of three possible operations. The operation is performed, but a month later, she’s still not pregnant, so she goes to see the doctor again. This time he recommends the medium operation, a somewhat ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова operationOperation — операция; действие, работа, функционирование Перевод слова To bear an operation satisfactorily — удовлетворительно перенести операцию to conduct welding operation — вести сварку operation from a distance — действие на расстоянии The Operation was of no effect. Операция не принесла успеха. The Operation of the pump is very simple. Этот насос очень прост в ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы out of the swim[out of the swim] {adj. phr.} Not doing what others are doing; notactive in business or social affairs. Mary had to stay home andtake care of Mother while she was sick, and soon felt out of theswim. The toy manufacturer who is out of the swim will losemoney. Contrast: IN THE SWIM....
9. Значение идиомы in circulation[in circulation] or [into circulation] {adj. phr.}, {informal}Going around and doing things as usual; joining what others are doing, John broke his leg and was out of school for several weeks, but nowhe is back in circulation again. Mary’s mother punished her bystopping her from dating for two weeks, but then she got hack intocirculation. ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы up and about[up and about] or [around] {adv. phr.} Recovered and able to moveabout; once again in good health after an illness. My sister wasill for several weeks, but is now up and about again....
11. Значение идиомы line of fire[line of fire] {n. phr.} The path that something fired or throwntakes. When the bandit and the police began to shoot, John wasalmost in their line of fire. Compare: CROSS FIRE....
12. Значение идиомы hold one’s own[hold one’s own] {v. phr.} To keep your position; avoid losingground; keep your advantage, wealth, or condition without loss. Mr. Smith could not build up his business, but he held his own. Theteam held its own after the first quarter. Mary had a hard timeafter the operation, but soon she was holding her own....
13. Значение идиомы all the time[all the time] {adv. phr.} 1. or [all the while] During the whole period; through the whole time. Mary went to college in her home town and lived at home all the while. Most of us were surprised to hear that Mary and Tom had been engaged all year, but Sue said she knew it ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы close to home[close to home] {adv. phr.} Too near to someone’s personal feelings, wishes, or interests. When John made fun of Bob’s way of walking, he struck close to home. When the preacher spoke about prejudice, some people felt he had come too close to home....
15. Значение идиомы in days[in days] or [weeks] or [years to come] {adv. phr.} In the future. In the years to come I will be thinking of my father’s advice aboutlife....
16. MY TWO DELICATE OPERATIONSHumor story by Larry Graves Website: http://www. gravetimes. com MY TWO «DELICATE» OPERATIONS A few years ago, I had two operations in the space of a couple of Months. These were not major operations. Although for most men, I Believe they would prefer triple heart bypass surgery instead… No man Alive has ever looked forward ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы in the air[in the air] {adv. phr.} 1. In everyone’s thoughts. Christmaswas in the air for weeks before. The war filled people’s thoughtsevery day; it was in the air. Compare: IN THE WIND. 2. Meeting thebodily senses; surrounding you so as to be smelled or felt. Springis in the air. Rain is in the air. 3. See: ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы out from under[out from under] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Free from something thatworries you; seeing the end; finished. — Usually used with «be» or»get». Mary had so much to do in the new house she felt as thoughshe would never be out from under. John had so many debts, hecouldn’t get out from under....
19. Значение идиомы write home about[write home about] {v. phr.} To become especially enthusiastic orexcited about; boast about. — Often used after «to». Mary’s trip tothe World’s Fair was something to write home about. Joe did a goodenough job of painting but it was nothing to write home about. «That was a dinner worth writing home about!» said Bill coming ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы feel out[feel out] {v.} To talk or act carefully with someone and find whathe thinks or can do. The pupils felt out the principal about aparty after the game. John felt out his father about letting himhave the car that evening. At first the boxers felt each otherout. Compare: SOUND OUT....
21. 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. ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы live on borrowed time[live on borrowed time] {v. phr.} To live or last longer than wasexpected. Ever since his operation, Harvey felt he was living onborrowed time. Mr. Brown was living on borrowed time because ayear ago the doctors had told him he would only live six months....
23. Значение идиомы visiting nurse[visiting nurse] {n.} A nurse who goes from home to home takingcare of sick people or giving help with other health problems. After John returned home from the hospital, the visiting nurse cameeach day to change his bandages....
24. Значение идиомы crow before one is out of the woods[crow before one is out of the woods] {v. phr.} To be glad or brag before you are safe from danger or trouble. — Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb, «Don’t crow before you are out of the woods.» John thought his team would win because the game was almost over, but ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы in the pink[in the pink] or [in the pink of condition] {adj. phr.}, {informal}In excellent health; strong and well; in fine shape. Mr. Merrickhad aged well; he was one of those old men who always seem in the pinkof condition. After a practice and a rubdown, Joe felt in thepink....
26. Значение идиомы give up the ghost[give up the ghost] {v. phr.} To die; stop going. After a longillness, the old woman gave up the ghost. The motor turned over afew times and gave up the ghost....
27. Значение идиомы at one’s best[at one’s best] {prep. phr.} In best form; displaying one’s best qualities. Tim is at his best when he has had a long swim before a ballgame. Jane rested before the important meeting because she wanted to be at her best....
28. Значение идиомы keep the home fires burning[keep the home fires burning] {v. phr.} To keep things going asusual while someone is away; wait at home to welcome someone back. While John was in the army, Mary kept the home fires burning....
29. Значение идиомы cast down[cast down] {adj.} Discouraged; sad; unhappy. — Used less often than the reverse form, «downcast». Mary was cast down at the news of her uncle’s death. Charles felt cast down when he lost the race....
30. Значение идиомы explain away[explain away] {v.} To explain so that it does not seemtrue or important. John explained away his unfinished homework byshowing the teacher his broken arm in a cast. It is hard toexplain away Abraham Lincoln’s dream about being dead, which he had afew days before he was shot. The man could not explain away thegun ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы home[home] See: AT HOME, BRING HOME, BRING HOME THE BACON, CHICKENSCOME HOME TO ROOST, CLOSE TO HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME or NURSING HOMEor REST HOME, KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING, MAKE ONESELF AT HOME, NOBODY HOME, WRITE HOME ABOUT....
32. Значение идиомы holistic health[holistic health] {n.}, {informal}, {semi-technical} Themaintenance of health and the avoidance of disease through suchpsychogenic practices and procedures as biofeedback, meditation, alternative methods of childbirth, and avoidance of drugs. TheMurgatroyds are regular holistic health freaks — why, they won’t eventake aspirin when they have a headache....
33. A really bad, terrible mistakeFred goes to a doctor and says, «Doc, I want to be castrated.» Doc says, «Look, I don’t know what kind of cult you’re into or what your motives are, but I’m not going to do that sort of operation.» Fred: «Doc, I just want to be castrated, and I’m a little embarrassed about talking ... Читать далее...
34. 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 ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы under one’s belt[under one’s belt] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In your stomach;eaten; or absorbed. Once he had a good meal under his belt, the manloosened his tie and fell asleep. Jones is talkative when he has afew drinks under his belt. 2. In your experience, memory orpossession; learned or gotten successfully; gained by effort andskill. Jim has ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы pep talk[pep talk] {n.}, {informal} A speech that makes people feel good sothey will try harder and not give up. The football coach gave theteam a pep talk. Mary was worried about her exams, but felt betterafter the teacher’s pep talk....
37. Значение идиомы chickens come home to roost[chickens come home to roost] {informal} Words or acts come back to cause trouble for a person; something bad you said or did receives punishment; you get the punishment that you deserve. Fred’s chickens finally came home to roost today. He was late so often that the teacher made him go to the principal. — ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы in brief[in brief] or [in short] or [in a word] {adv. phr.} Briefly; togive the meaning of what has been said or written in a word or in afew words; in summary. The children could play as long as theyliked, they had no work to do, and nobody scolded them; in short, theywere happy. The speaker ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы pay for[pay for] {v.} To have trouble because of ; be punished or suffer because of. When Bob couldnot get a good job, he realized he had to pay for all the years offooling around instead of working in school. Mary was very mean toJohn because she wanted to make him pay for all the years ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы take a back seat[take a back seat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To accept a poorer orlower position; be second to something or someone else. During thewar all manufacturing had to take a back seat to military needs. She does not have to take a back seat to any singer alive. Compare:PLAY SECOND FIDDLE....