Значение идиомы get something out of one’s system

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1. Перевод слова liberate Liberate – освобождать Перевод слова Liberate a city – освободить город liberate from quarantine – выпустить из карантина liberate a particle – высвобождать частицу A war was fought in the United States in the 19th century to Liberate black people from slavery. В 19-м веке в США шла война за освобождение негров от рабства. A […]...
2. Перевод слова cabin Cabin – будка, каюта, хижина Перевод слова First-class cabin – каюта первого класса driver’s cabin – кабина водителя crew cabin – кабина экипажа We were snug in the Cabin. Мы уютно устроились в салоне. He repaired to his Cabin in the woods. Он возвратился в свою хижину в лесу. The Cabin was compact but perfectly […]...
3. 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....
4. Значение идиомы tear oneself away [tear oneself away] {v. phr.} To force oneself to leave; leavereluctantly. The beaches in Hawaii are so lovely that I had to tearmyself away from them in order to get back to my job in Chicago....
5. 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 […]...
6. England Jokes Q: What’s the difference between England and a tea bag? A: The tea bag stays in the cup longer. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]...
7. One day a lady went to the doctors office One day a lady went to the doctor’s office and told the doctor that her husband wasn’t interested in her any more he just wouldn’t have sex with her anymore. So the doctor went into the back of the shop and got a bottle of 100 pills. He told her that “if you give your […]...
8. Catching the bear Two men went bear hunting. While one stayed in the cabin, the other went out looking for a bear. He soon found a huge bear, shot at it but only wounded it. The enraged bear charged toward him, he dropped his rifle and started running for the cabin as fast as he could. He ran […]...
9. Значение идиомы throw together [throw together] {v.} 1. also [slap together] To make in a hurryand without care. Bill and Bob threw together a cabin out of oldlumber. The party was planned suddenly, and Mary threw together ameal out of leftovers. 2. To put in with other people by chance. The group of strangers was thrown together when the […]...
10. Значение идиомы order [order] See: APPLE-PIE-ORDER, CALL TO ORDER, IN ORDER, IN ORDER TO, IN SHORT ORDER, JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED, MADE TO ORDER, OUT OFORDER, PUT ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER or SET ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER, SHORTORDER COOK, TO ORDER, WALKING PAPERS or WALKING ORDERS....
11. Значение идиомы lay oneself open to [lay oneself open to] {v. phr.} To make oneself vulnerable to;expose oneself. If you don’t perform your job properly, you willlay yourself open to criticism....
12. Значение идиомы rev up [rev up] {v. phr.}, {informal}, {slang} 1. To press down sharplyseveral times on the accelerator of an idling car in order to getmaximum acceleration. The race driver revved up his car by pumpinghis accelerator. 2. To get oneself ready in order to accomplish ademanding or difficult task. The boys were getting all revved upfor the […]...
13. Значение идиомы out of order [out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the wrong order; notcoming after one another in the right way. Peter wrote the words ofthe sentence out of order. Don’t get out of order, children. Stayin your places in line. Contrast: IN ORDER. 2. In poor condition; notworking properly. Our television set is out of […]...
14. 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....
15. Перевод слова glad Glad – довольный, радостный, веселый Перевод слова I’m glad to hear it – рад это слышать glad I wasn’t there – рад, что меня там не было glad countenance – веселое лицо I am so Glad to see you. Я так рад тебя видеть. What a warm, Glad summer! Какое теплое приятное лето! I was […]...
16. Going on a Cruise Connie: I’m so excited! We’re finally taking a Cruise. Are you sure this is the Embarkation area? Robert: Yes, I’m sure. We go On board right here, see? Come on, let’s find our Cabin. Connie: Okay, but I want to go up On deck as soon as possible and look around the entire ship. Do […]...
17. Значение идиомы glad hand [glad hand] {n.}, {informal} A friendly handshake; a warm greeting. Father went to the front door to give Uncle Fred the glad hand whenhe arrived. The politician went down the street on election daygiving everyone the glad hand....
18. 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....
19. Значение идиомы to order [to order] {adv. phr.} According to directions given in an order inthe way and size wanted. The manufacturer built the machine toorder. A very big man often has his suits made to order. 2. See:CALL TO ORDER....
20. Значение идиомы put one’s house in order [put one’s house in order] or [set one’s house in order] {v. phr.}To arrange your affairs in good order. Grandfather knew he wouldnot live long and set his house in order. When Mr. Black died, hislawyer helped the widow put her house in order....
21. Значение идиомы get stuck [get stuck] {v. phr.} 1. To be victimized; be cheated. TheSmiths sure got stuck when they bought that secondhand car; it brokedown just two days after they got it. 2. To become entrapped orembroiled in a physical, emotional, or social obstacle so as to beunable to free oneself. Last winter our car got stuck in […]...
22. Значение идиомы take on oneself [take on oneself] or [take upon oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To accept asa duty or responsibility. He took it on himself to see that thepackages were delivered. 2. To assume wrongfully or withoutpermission as a right or privilege. You should not have taken itupon yourself to accept the invitation for the whole family....
23. Значение идиомы throw oneself at someone’s head [throw oneself at someone’s head] or [fling oneself at someone’shead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try hard and openly to make a personlove you. She threw herself at his head, but he was interested inanother girl. Compare: AT ONE’S FEET....
24. Значение идиомы paint oneself into a corner [paint oneself into a corner] {v. phr.} To get oneself into a badsituation that is difficult or impossible to get out of. Bypromising to both lower taxes and raise the defense budget, thepresident has painted himself into a corner....
25. Значение идиомы plume oneself [plume oneself] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be proud of yourself;boast. He plumed himself on having the belle of the ball as hisdate. He plumed himself on his successful planning in theelection. She plumed herself on the grace with which she sat on ahorse. Compare: PRIDE ONESELF....
26. Перевод слова oneself Oneself – себя, сам, собой Перевод слова To excuse oneself – извиняться to praise oneself – хвалиться to see oneself as others see one – видеть себя со стороны How much does it cost to indemnify Oneself against accidental death? Сколько стоит страхование жизни от несчастного случая? Not to like the picture is to stamp […]...
27. Cop wants an excuse A man was driving home late one afternoon, and he was driving above the speed limit. He notices a police car with its red lights on in his rear view mirror. He thinks “I can outrun this guy,” so he floors it and the race is on. The cars are racing down the highway – […]...
28. Значение идиомы give oneself up to [give oneself up to] {v. phr.} Not to hold yourself back from; letyourself enjoy. Uncle Willie gave himself up to a life ofwandering. John came inside from the cold and gave himself up tothe pleasure of being in a warm room. Compare: ENJOY ONESELF, LETONESELF GO....
29. Значение идиомы put oneself in another’s place [put oneself in another’s place] or [put oneself in another’sshoes] {v. phr.} To understand another person’s feeling imaginatively;try to know his feelings and reasons with understanding; enter intohis trouble. It seemed like a dreadful thing for Bob to do, but Itried to put myself in his place. If you will put yourself in thecustomer’s shoes […]...
30. Значение идиомы make a fuss over [make a fuss over] {v. phr.} 1. To quarrel about something orsomeone. I want you kids to stop fussing about who gets thedrumstick. 2. To he excessively concerned about someone or something;worry. Let’s not fuss over such an insignificant problem! 3. Toshow exaggerated care or preoccupation about a person or an animal. Aunt Hermione is […]...
31. Значение идиомы call to order [call to order] {v. phr.} 1. To open formally. The chairman called the committee to order. The president pounded with his gavel to call the convention to order. 2. To warn not to break the rules of a meeting. The judge called the people in the courtroom to order when they talked too loud....
32. Значение идиомы sales check [sales check] or [sales slip] {n.} A paper which the clerk givesthe person who bought something; a paper that shows what you bought ina store and how much you paid for it. Mrs. Smith checked the salesslip with what she bought. Mary brought the sales check when shereturned the dress so she could get her […]...
33. Значение идиомы out of whack [out of whack] {adj. phr.}, {slang }1. Needing repair; not workingright. Ben was glad the lawn mower got out of whack, because hedidn’t have to mow the lawn. Syn.: OUT OF ORDER. 2. Not goingtogether well; not in agreement. The things Mr. Black does are outof whack with what he says. George’s earnings and his […]...
34. Значение идиомы give the glad eye [give the glad eye] {v. phr.}, {slang} To give awelcoming look as if saying “come over here, I want to talk to you.” I was surprised when Joe gave me the glad eye....
35. Значение идиомы glad rags [glad rags] {n.}, {slang} Clothes worn to parties or on specialoccasions; best clothes. Mrs. Owens put on her glad rags for theparty. Compare: BEST BIB AND TUCKER....
36. Значение идиомы turn to [turn to] {v.} To begin working with much energy. All the boysturned to and cleaned the cabin in a few minutes. Mary turned toand studied for the test. Syn.: FALL TO....
37. Значение идиомы buy off [buy off] {v.} To turn from duty or purpose by a gift. When the police threatened to stop the gambling business, the owner bought them off. The Indians were going to burn the cabins, but the men bought them off with gifts. Compare: PAY OFF....
38. Значение идиомы buy out [buy out] {v.} 1. To buy the ownership or a share of; purchase the stock of. He bought out several small stockholders. 2. To buy all the goods of; purchase the merchandise of. Mr. Harper bought out a nearby hardware store. Contrast: SELL OUT....
39. Значение идиомы large order [large order] {n. phr.} Difficult job; a difficult task to fulfill. It is a large order to educate three children in college at thesame time. Compare: TALL ORDER....
40. Перевод идиомы make oneself scarce, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make oneself scarce Идиома: make oneself scarce разг. Перевод: быстро уйти, удрать, улизнуть, ретироваться Пример: I think that I will make myself scarce and go to the beach for the day. Я думаю удрать отсюда, и пойти на пляж на весь день. “If you see a bull in the pasture, make yourself scarce.” Если […]...