Значение идиомы get off one’s back

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1. Значение идиомы move in on [move in on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To take oversomething that belongs to another. He moved in on my girlfriend andnow we’re not talking to each other....
2. Значение идиомы have something on the ball [have something on the ball] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To besmart, clever; to be skilled and have the necessary know-how. Youcan trust Syd; he’s got a lot on the ball OR he’s got something on theball....
3. Значение идиомы hell-on-wheels [hell-on-wheels] {n.}, {slang} A short-tempered, nagging, or crabbyperson especially one who makes another unhappy by constantlycriticizing him even when he has done nothing wrong. Finnegancomplains that his wife is hell on wheels; he is considering getting adivorce....
4. Значение идиомы shoot one’s wad [shoot one’s wad] {v. phr.} {slang}, {colloquial} 1. To spend allof one’s money. We’ve shot our wad for the summer and can’t buy anynew garden furniture. 2. To say everything that is on one’s mind. Joe feels a lot better now that he’s shot his wad at the meeting....
5. Значение идиомы security blanket [security blanket] {n.}, {slang}, {colloquial} An idea, person, orobject that one holds on to for psychological reassurance or comfortas infants usually hang on to the edge of a pillow, a towel, or ablanket. Sue has gone to Aunt Mathilda for a chat; she is hersecurity blanket....
6. Значение идиомы couch doctor [couch doctor] {n.}, {slang}, {colloquial} A psychoanalyst who puts his patients on a couch following the practice established by Sigmund Freud. I didn’t know your husband was a couch doctor, I thought he was a gynecologist!...
7. Значение идиомы strung out [strung out] {adj.}, {slang}, {colloquial} 1. Nervous, jittery, jumpy; generally ill because of drug use or withdrawal symptoms. The only explanation I can think of for Max’s behavior is that hemust be strung out. 2. To suffer because of a lack of somethingpreviously accustomed to, such as the love and affection of someone. Sue is […]...
8. Значение идиомы bad trip [bad trip] {n.}, {slang}, {also used colloquially} A disturbing or frightening experience, such as terrifying hallucinations, while under the influence of drugs; hence, by colloquial extension any bad experience in general. Why’s John’s face so distorted? – He had a bad trip. How was your math exam? – Don’t mention it; it was a bad […]...
9. Значение идиомы cop a plea [cop a plea] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To plead guilty during a trial in the hope of getting a lighter sentence as a result. The murderer of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., copped a plea of guilty, and got away with a life sentence instead of the death penalty....
10. Значение идиомы chicken-livered [chicken-livered] {adj.}, {slang}, {colloquial} Easily scared; cowardly. Joe sure is a chicken-livered guy. See: CHICKEN-HEARTED....
11. Значение идиомы cotton picking [cotton picking], [cotton-pickin’] {adj.}, {slang}, {colloquial} Worthless, crude, common, messy. Keep your cotton picking hands off my flowers! You’ve got to clean up your room, son, this is a cotton-pickin’ mess!...
12. Значение идиомы faultfinding [faultfinding] {n.} Recrimination; nagging; criticism. All ofthis constant faultfinding will only to lead to trouble between youand your wife....
13. Значение идиомы give the ax [give the ax] {v. phr.}, {colloquial} 1. Abruptly to finish arelationship. She gave me the ax last night. 2. To fire anemployee in a curt manner. His boss gave John the ax last Friday....
14. Значение идиомы cut offs [cut offs] {n.}, {colloquial} Pants cut to the length of shorts and usually left unhemmed so as to look old and worn, e. g., considered cool and elegant. Jack always wears cut-offs during the summer....
15. Значение идиомы use one’s head [use one’s head] or {slang} [use one’s bean] or {slang} [use one’snoodle] or {slang} use [one’s noggin] {v. phr.} To use your brain ormind; think; have common sense. – Often used as a command. If youused your bean you wouldn’t be in trouble now. Never point a gunat anybody, John. Use your head!...
16. Значение идиомы all systems go [all systems go] {Originally from space English, now general colloquial usage.} Everything is complete and ready for action; it is now all right to proceed. After they wrote out the invitations, it was all systems go for the wedding....
17. Значение идиомы gung-ho [gung-ho] {adj.}, {colloquial} Enthusiastic, full of eagerness inan uncritical or unsophisticated manner. Suzie is all gung-ho onequal rights for women, but fails to see the consequences....
18. Значение идиомы voiceprint [voiceprint] {n.}, {technological}, {colloquial} The graphicpattern derived from converting an individual’s voice into a visiblegraph used by the police for identification purposes, much asfingerprints. They have succeeded in identifying the murderer byusing a voiceprint....
19. Значение идиомы tee off [tee off] {v.} 1. To hit the golf ball from a small wooden peg ortee to begin play for each hole. We got to the golf course just intime to see the champion tee off. 2. {slang} To hit a ball, especially a baseball very hard or far. He teed off on the firstpitch. 3. […]...
20. Значение идиомы inner city [inner city] {n.}, {colloquial} Densely populated neighborhoods inlarge metropolitan areas inhabited by low income families usually ofminority backgrounds, such as Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, or AfricanAmericans; characterized by slums and government-owned high rises. Joe comes from the inner city – he may need help with his reading....
21. Значение идиомы let one have it [let one have it] {v. phr.} 1a. {slang} To hit hard. He drewback his fist and let the man have it. Give him a kick in thepants; let him have it! Syn.: GIVE IT TO. 1b. {slang} To use a weaponon; to shoot or knife. The guard pulled his gun and let the robberhave it […]...
22. Значение идиомы main drag [main drag] {n.}, {colloquial} 1. The most important street orthoroughfare in a town. Lincoln Avenue is the main drag of ourtown. 2. The street where the dope pushers and the prostitutes are. Wells Street is the main drag of Chicago, actionwise....
23. Значение идиомы latch on [latch on] or [hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold of;grasp or grab; catch. He looked for something to latch onto andkeep from falling. The football player latched onto a pass. 2.{slang} To get into your possession. The banker latched onto athousand shares of stock. 3. {slang} To understand. The teacherexplained the idea of […]...
24. Значение идиомы kick over [kick over] {v.} 1. Of a motor: To begin to work. He had notused his car for two months and when he tried to start it, the motorwould not kick over. 2. {slang} To pay; contribute. The gangforced all the storekeepers on the block to kick over $5 a week. 3.{slang} To die. Mrs. O’Leary’s […]...
25. Значение идиомы hatchet man [hatchet man] {n.}, {colloquial} 1. A politician or newspapercolumnist whose job is to write and say unfavorable things about theopposition. Bill Lerner is the hatchet man for the Mayor’s Party;he smears all the other candidates regularly. 2. An executive officerin a firm whose job it is to fire superfluous personnel, cut back onthe budget, etc., […]...
26. Значение идиомы lay off [lay off] {v. phr.} 1. To mark out the boundaries or limits. Helaid off a baseball diamond on the vacant lot. Compare: LAY OUT.2. To put out of work. The company lost the contract for making theshoes and laid off half its workers. 3. {slang} To stop bothering;leave alone. – Usually used in the imperative. […]...
27. Значение идиомы polish the apple [polish the apple] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to make someone likeyou; to try to win favor by flattery. Mary polished the apple atwork because she wanted a day off. Susan is the teacher’s petbecause she always polishes the apple. – [apple polisher] {n.},{slang} A person who is nice to the one in charge in […]...
28. Значение идиомы hang out [hang out] {v.} 1. {slang} To spend your time idly or loungingabout. The teacher complained that Joe was hanging out in poolroomsinstead of doing his homework. Compare: HANG AROUND. 2. {slang} Tolive; reside. Two policemen stopped the stranger and asked himwhere he hung out. 3. To reach out farther than the part below. The branches […]...
29. Значение идиомы wheel and deal [wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make many big plans orschemes; especially with important people in government and business;in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your ownadvantage; plan important matters in a smart or skillful way andsometimes in a tricky, or not strictly honest way. Mr. Smith made afortune by […]...
30. Значение идиомы let it lay [let it lay] {v. phr.}, {used imperatively}, {slang} Forget it;leave it alone; do not be concerned or involved. Don’t get involvedwith Max again – just let it lay....
31. Значение идиомы rat out [rat out] or [rat out on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To desert; to leave ata critical time. Joe ratted out on Sue when she was seven monthspregnant....
32. Значение идиомы in a lather [in a lather] {adj.}, {slang} In great excitement; all worked up;extremely agitated. I couldn’t get across to Joe, he was all in alather....
33. Значение идиомы tell it like it is [tell it like it is] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To be honest, sincere; to tell the truth. Joe is the leader of our commune; hetells it like it is....
34. Значение идиомы going through changes [going through changes] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To be introuble, to have difficulties, to be trapped in unfavorablecircumstances. “What’s the matter with Joe?” – “He’s going throughchanges.”...
35. Значение идиомы what’s with [what’s with] or [what’s up with] also [what’s by] {slang} What ishappening to; what is wrong; how is everything; what can you tell meabout. Mary looks worried. What’s with her? What’s with our oldfriends? I’m fine. What’s with you?...
36. Значение идиомы cozy up [cozy up] {v.}, {slang} To try to be close or friendly; try to be liked. – Usually used with “to”. John is cozying up to Henry so he can join the club....
37. Значение идиомы third sex [third sex] {n.}, {euphemism}, {slang}, {informal} Homosexualindividuals who are either men or women. Billy is rumored to belongto the third sex....
38. Значение идиомы you tell ’em [you tell ’em] {interj.}, {slang} – Used to agree with or encouragesomeone in what he is saying. The drunk was arguing with thebartenders and a man cried, “You tell ’em!”...
39. Значение идиомы like mad [like mad] or [like crazy] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} With greatenthusiasm and vigor; very fast. We had to drive like mad to get there on time. See: LIKE HELL....
40. Значение идиомы clam up [clam up] {v.}, {slang} To refuse to say anything more; stop talking. The suspect clammed up, and the police could get no more information out of him....