Значение идиомы free rein

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1. 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....
2. Значение идиомы give rein to[give rein to] or [give free rein to] {v. phr.} To remove allrestrictions or limitations from someone or something. When shewrote her first mystery novel, the talented novelist gave rein to herimagination....
3. 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....
4. 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....
5. Перевод идиомы free hand (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: free hand (with someone or something) Перевод: большая свобода действий (обычно используется с глаголами Get, have, give) Пример: We had a free hand to design the sports program for the university. У нас была полная свобода действий при разработке спортивной программы для университета....
6. 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....
7. 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....
8. 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....
9. Значение идиомы king’s ransom[king’s ransom] {n. phr.} 1. An excessively large sum of moneyextorted by kidnappers to let someone go free. The Smith family hadto pay a kings ransom for the freedom of their seven-year-old son, Tommy. 2. An exorbitant fee one is forced to pay. The realtorsexacted a king’s ransom for that choice lot on the comer....
10. 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....
11. Значение идиомы free throw[free throw] {n.} A shot at the basket in basketball withoutinterference from opponents. Mike scored the winning point on afree throw. Compare: FIELD GOAL, FOUL SHOT....
12. Значение идиомы in hand[in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control. The principalwas happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand. Thebaby-sitter kept the children well in hand. Mabel was frightenedwhen the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand andwalked on. Contrast: OUT OF HAND. 2. In your ... Читать далее...
13. 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....
14. Перевод слова freeFree — свободный, вольный; бесплатный Перевод слова Free people — свободный народ free choice — свободный выбор tickets are given free — билеты раздаются бесплатно free currency — свободно конвертируемая валюта Have you any rooms Free? Есть ли у вас свободные комнаты? I haven’t got a Free day this week. У меня нет выходных на ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы feel free (to do something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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....
16. Значение идиомы lift a finger[lift a finger] or [lift a hand] also [raise a hand] {v. phr.} 1.To do something; do your share; to help. — Usually used in thenegative. We all worked hard except Joe. He wouldn’t lift afinger. The king did not lift a hand when his people were hungry. Compare: LEND A HAND....
17. Значение идиомы free enterprise[free enterprise] {n. phr.} A system in which private business iscontrolled by as few government rules as possible. The UnitedStates is proud of its free enterprise....
18. Значение идиомы feel free to do[feel free to do] {v. phr.} To take the liberty to engage in anactivity. Please feel free to take off your jackets; this is aninformal party....
19. Значение идиомы toll free[toll free] {adv. phr.} Calling an telephone number with thecall paid by the business whose number one has dialed. You can callus day and night, seven days a week, toll free....
20. Перевод идиомы for free, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for free Перевод: бесплатно Пример: We were able to get a television set from our neighbor for free. Мы смогли бесплатно взять телевизор у нашего соседа....
21. Limiting Free SpeechToshi: You can’t go outside looking like that! What are you thinking? Celeste: I’m Exercising my Right of free speech. I’ve put on these clothes and painted my body this way to protest the treatment of women. I want to send a message. Toshi: You’re crazy if you think people are going To take you ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы free ball[free ball] {n.} A ball in football that is in play, that is not inthe possession of anyone, that is not a legally thrown forward pass, and that belongs to the first team which can grab it. A Notre Dameplayer fell on a free ball and recovered it for his team....
23. Перевод идиомы set someone or something free, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: set someone or something free Перевод: освободить кого-либо или что-либо Пример: The conservation officers went to the mountains and set the bear free. Люди из охраны окружающей среды пришли в горы и освободили медведя....
24. Перевод идиомы of one’s own accord / of one’s own free will, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: of one’s own accord / of one’s own free will Перевод: добровольно, по собственному желанию Пример: The supervisor decided to leave her job of her own free will and was not fired. Менеджер решила уйти с работы по собственному желанию, она не была уволена....
25. Перевод идиомы free-for-all, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: free-for-all Перевод: неорганизованное событие (бой, состязание, конкурс, и т. п.), в котором все принимают участие Пример: The players were involved in a free-for-all during the game and seven players were suspended. Игроки были вовлечены в массовую потасовку во время игры, и семеро игроков были отстранены....
26. Перевод слова interest-freeInterest-free — беспроцентный Перевод слова Interest-free account — беспроцентный счет interest-free loan — беспроцентная ссуда interest-free bond — беспроцентная облигация interest-free deposit — беспроцентный вклад interest-free payment — беспроцентный платеж An Interest-free loan fund is available for students who find themselves in unforeseen financial difficulty. Беспроцентный кредитный фонд доступен для студентов, которые находятся в затруднительной ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы out of hand[out of hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of control. Bobby’s birthdayparty got out of hand and the children were naughty. Small puppiesoften get out of hand. 2. Suddenly, quickly without examination ofpossible truth or merit; without any consideration. — Often used after»dismiss» or «reject». The senator rejected out of hand thecritics’ call for his resignation. ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы give out[give out] {v.} 1. To make known; let it be known; publish. Marygave out that she and Bob were going to be married. 2. To let escape;give. The cowboy gave out a yell. Syn.: GIVE OFF, LET GO. 3. togive to people; distribute. The barber gives out free lollipops toall the children. Compare: HAND OUT, ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы hand in hand[hand in hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Holding hands. Bob and Mary walkedalong hand in hand in the park. Compare: ARM IN ARM. 2. Accompanyingeach other; together; closely connected. — Used with «go». Ignorance and poverty often go hand in hand. Selfishness andunhappiness often go hand in hand....
30. Значение идиомы hand[hand] See: AT HAND, BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS ONE, CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY ONE’S HANDS, EAT OUTOF ONE’S HAND, FORCE ONE’S HAND, FREE HAND, FROM HAND TO HAND, GLADHAND, HAM-HANDED, HANG HEAVY or HANG HEAVY ON ONE’S HANDS, HAT INHAND, HAVE A HAND IN, HAVE ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод слова freedomFreedom — свобода, права Перевод слова The freedom of a country — независимость страны freedom from want — свобода от нужды; обеспеченность academic freedoms — академические свободы What will become of our Freedom? Что станет с нашей свободой? He spoke French with Freedom. Он свободно говорил по-французски. They demand Freedom from constraint. Они требуют свободы ... Читать далее...
32. Free meatIt was many years ago since the embarrassing day when a young woman, with a baby in her arms, entered his butcher shop and confronted him with the news that the baby was his and asked what was he going to do about it? Finally he offered to provide her with free meat until the ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы draw a line[draw a line] or [draw the line] {v. phr.} 1. To think of as different. The law in this country draws a line between murder and man slaughter. Can you draw the line between a lie and a fib? 2. To set a limit to what will be done; say something cannot be done. We ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы on hand[on hand] {adv. phr.} 1a. Nearby; within reach. Always have yourdictionary on hand when you study. 1b. Here. Soon school will endand vacation will be on hand. 2. Present. Mr. Blake’s secretary isalways on hand when he appears in public. 3. In your possession;ready. The Girl Scouts have plenty of cookies on hand. Tim hadno ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова strictStrict — строгий, точный Перевод слова The strict truth — истинная правда the strict import of the word — точное значение слова to give strict orders — приказывать строго-настрого The doctor enjoined a Strict diet. Доктор предписал строгую диету. The army has a Strict code of conduct. В армии строгие правила поведения. Mike had had ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы hand down[hand down] {v.} To arrange to give or leave after, death. Joewill have his father’s gold watch because it is handed down in thefamily. In old times, property was usually handed down to theoldest son at his father’s death. Compare: PASS ON....
37. Значение идиомы get to[get to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin by chance; begin to. — Used with a verbal noun or an infinitive. George meant to save hisdollar, but he got to thinking how good an ice cream cone would taste, and he spent it. On a rainy day, Sally got to looking around inthe attic and ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы open heart[open heart] {n.} 1. No hiding of your feelings; frankness;freedom. She spoke with an open heart of her warm feelings for herpupils. She told her troubles with an open heart. Compare: HEARTON ONE’S SLEEVE. 2. Kindness; generosity. She contributed to thefund with an open heart. Mr. Jones has an open heart forunderprivileged children. Compare: OPEN ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы come to hand[come to hand] {v. phr.} To be received or obtained. Father’s letter was mailed from Florida last week and came to hand today. The new books came to hand today. New information about the boy’s disappearance came to hand yesterday....
40. Значение идиомы lend a hand[lend a hand] or [give a hand] also [bear a hand] {v. phr.} To givehelp; make yourself useful; help. The stage manager asked some ofthe boys to lend a hand with the scenery. Dick saw a woman with aflat tire and offered to give her a hand with it. Compare: LIFT AFINGER....