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Значение идиомы get something out of one’s system

[get something out of one’s system] {v. phr.} 1. To eliminate somefood item or drug from one’s body.

John will feel much better oncehe gets the addictive sleeping pills out of his system.

2. To freeoneself of yearning for something in order to liberate oneself from anunwanted preoccupation.

Ted bought a new cabin cruiser that he’dbeen wanting for a long time, and he says he is glad that he’s finallygot it out of his system.



Children should be seen and not heard.
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  5. Перевод слова itemItem — пункт; вид товара, каждый отдельный предмет Перевод слова To answer a letter item by item — отвечать на письмо по пунктам component item — комплектующее изделие an item that you want to barter — предмет, который вы хотите обменять What’s the first Item on the agenda? Что у нас идет первым пунктом на ... Читать далее...
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  7. Значение идиомы break away[break away] or [break loose] {v. phr.} To liberate oneself from someone or something. Jane tried to break loose from her attacker, but he was too strong....
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  9. Значение идиомы be an item[be an item] {v. phr.} To be a couple; belong to one another. Noone is surprised to see them together anymore; it is generally recognized that they are an item....
  10. Значение идиомы at home[at home] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the place where you live or come from. * I went to his house, but he was not at home. Americans abroad are protected by the government like Americans at home. 2. Knowing what to do or say; familiar; comfortable. Charles and John enjoy working together because ... Читать далее...
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  12. Значение идиомы make oneself at home[make oneself at home] {v. phr.} To feel comfortable; act as if youwere in your own home. If you get to my house before I do, helpyourself to a drink and make yourself at home. John was an outdoorman and could make himself at home in the woods at night. Compare: ATEASE, AT HOME....
  13. Значение идиомы collector’s item[collector’s item] {n.} Something rare or valuable enough to collect or save. Jimmy’s mother found an old wooden doll in the attic that turned out to be a collector’s item....
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  24. Значение идиомы fight off[fight off] {v. phr.} 1. To struggle against someone so as to freeoneself; push an attacker back. Suzy fought off her two attackersin Central Park with a couple of karate chops. 2. To strive toovercome something negative. After twelve hours at the computerterminal, Jane had to fight off her overwhelming desire to go tosleep....
  25. Значение идиомы help oneself[help oneself] {v. phr.} To take what you want; take rather thanask or wail to be given. Help yourself to another piece of pie. John helped himself to some candy without asking....
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  31. Значение идиомы work on[work on] also [work upon] {v.} 1. Have an effect on; influence. Some pills work on the nerves and make people feel more relaxed. 2.To try to influence or convince. Senator Smith worked on the othercommittee members to vote for the bill....
  32. Значение идиомы in order[in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order ... Читать далее...
  33. Значение идиомы express oneself[express oneself] {v. phr.} To say what you think or feel; put yourthoughts or feelings into words by speaking or writing. The boyexpressed himself well in debate. The mayor expressed himself asopposed to any borrowing....
  34. Значение идиомы ride on one’s coattails[ride on one’s coattails] {v. phr.} To succeed in a certainendeavor by attaching oneself to the greater weight of another personor corporate body. «We will never get our Ph. D. program approved onour own,» said the head of the modern dance department, «but we mightsucceed if we stay in the Division of Fine Arts, riding ... Читать далее...
  35. Значение идиомы as a last resort[as a last resort] {adv. phr.} In lieu of better things; lacking better solutions. «We’ll sleep in our sleeping bags as a last resort,» John said, «since all the motels are full.»...
  36. Значение идиомы pride oneself on[pride oneself on] {v. phr.} To be proud ot, take satisfaction in;be much pleased by. She prided herself on her beauty. He pridedhimself on his strength and toughness. Compare: PLUME ONESELF....
  37. Значение идиомы hopped up[hopped up] {adj.}, {slang} 1. Doped with a narcotic drug. Police found Jones hiding in an opium den, among other men all hoppedup with the drug. 2. Full of eagerness; excited. Fred was allhopped up about going over the ocean....
  38. Значение идиомы be my guest[be my guest] {v. phr.} Feel free to use what I have; help yourself. When Suzie asked if she could borrow John’s bicycle, John said, «Be my guest.»...
  39. Значение идиомы have oneself[have oneself] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To enjoy. — Sometimes usedin very informal speech to provide emphasis. As soon as theirparents left, the boys had themselves some fun. After working hardall day, John had himself a good night’s sleep....
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Значение идиомы get something out of one’s system