Значение идиомы go about

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1. Значение идиомы up to the chin in[up to the chin in] or [in — up to the chin] {adj. phr.},{informal} Used also with «ears», «elbows», «eyes» or «knees» insteadof «chin», and with a possessive instead of «the». 1. Having a big orimportant part in; guilty of; not innocent of; deeply in. Was Tommixed up in that trouble last night? He was ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы under one’s own steam[under one’s own steam] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By one’s ownefforts; without help. The boys got to Boston under their own steamand took a bus the rest of the way. We didn’t think he could doit, but Bobby finished his homework under his own steam....
3. Значение идиомы go the rounds[go the rounds] {v. phr.} To pass or be told from one person toanother; spread among many people. There is a rumor going therounds that Mr. Norton will be the new superintendent. The storyabout Mr. Cox’s falling into the lake is making the rounds. Syn.: GOAROUND....
4. Значение идиомы knee-deep[knee-deep] or [neck-deep] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Very much;deeply; having a big part in. Johnny was knee-deep in trouble. 2.Very busy; working hard at. We were neck-deep in homework beforethe exams. 3. Getting or having many or much. The televisionstation was knee-deep in phone calls. Compare: UP TO THE CHIN IN....
5. Значение идиомы make a move[make a move] {v. phr.} 1. To budge; change places. «If you makea move,» the masked gangster said, «I’ll start shooting.» 2. To gohome after dinner or a party. «I guess it’s time to make a move,»Roy said at the end of the party....
6. Значение идиомы new money[new money] {n. phr.} People who have become rich recently. Since Bobby’s father invented a new computer component, Bobby and hisfamily are new money. Contrast: OLD MONEY....
7. Installing Windows and DoorsVern: I really think we’ve Bitten off more than we can chew. I like Do-it-yourself projects, but Installing a new window and a new door isn’t as easy as it looks. Genevive: What we don’t know, we’ll Learn as we go. Okay, we’ve removed the old window. This new Double-paned one is going to be ... Читать далее...
8. Making Business ContactsPhan: Hi, Montel. Thanks for agreeing to meet with me. Montel: It’s my pleasure. Phan: Since I’m new here, I was hoping you might be willing to give me some Pointers on how to get new clients. To be honest, I’ve never been on This side of the fence before and I’m a little Out ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы keep one’s nose to the grindstone[keep one’s nose to the grindstone] or [have one’s nose to thegrindstone] or [hold one’s nose to the grindstone] {v. phr.},{informal} To work hard all the time; keep busy with boring ortiresome work. Sarah keeps her nose to the grindstone and saves asmuch as possible to start her own business....
10. Promoting a New ProductZoila: I haven’t seen you around lately. What have you been up to? Leo: My business partners and I have been Putting the final touches on our new Line of energy drinks. Zoila: Really? I didn’t even know that you were in the beverage business. Leo: Yeah, we’ve Branched out into a few other areas. ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы on the go[on the go] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Active and busy. Successfulbusinessmen are on the go most of the time. Healthy, happy peopleare usually on the go. Compare: ON THE MOVE....
12. Значение идиомы on the wing[on the wing] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the air; while flying. The duck flew away, but John shot it on the wing. 2. {informal} Inconstant motion; always very busy. Susan was on the wing doingthings to get ready for her trip. Mr. Jones had a busy scheduleand his secretary had to catch him ... Читать далее...
13. Like to screw?It’s the Spring of 1957 and Bobby goes to pick up his date. He’s a pretty hip guy with his own car. When he goes to the front door, the girl’s father answers and invites him in. Carrie’s not ready yet, so why don’t you have a seat?,» he says. «That’s cool» says Bobby. Carrie’s ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы start out[start out] {v.} 1. To begin to go somewhere. Bill started outfor school on his bicycle. Art started out on a voyage around theworld. Compare: SET OUT. 2. To begin a career or life. Harrystarted out as an errand boy in a business office. We all startout in life as helpless infants. Syn.: START IN. ... Читать далее...
15. My Working DayВ топике Мой рабочий день я рассказываю, как обычно проходит весь мой день. По утрам я умываюсь, завтракаю, собираю все письменные принадлежности, учебники и отправляюсь в университет. Мне нравится учиться в университете, потому что у студентов более свободный график, чем у учеников в школе. После занятий я возвращаюсь домой, обедаю и отправляюсь на спортивную площадку ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы on the move[on the move] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Moving around from place toplace; in motion. It was a very cold day, and the teacher watchingthe playground kept on the move to stay warm. It was vacationtime, and the highways were full of families on the move. 2. Movingforward; going somewhere. The candidate promised that if ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы build on sand[build on sand] {v. phr.} To lay a weak or insufficient foundation for a building, a business, or a relationship. «I don’t want to build my business on sand,» John said, «so please. Dad, give me that loan I requested.»...
18. Перевод идиомы monkey business, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: monkey business Перевод: 1. валяние дурака, шутливая выходка; 2. незаконная деятельность, жульничество Пример: The kids were involved in some monkey business when the window was broken. Дети валяли дурака, когда разбилось окно. The company was involved in some monkey business with the tax department and has hired a lawyer to defend themselves. Компания была ... Читать далее...
19. Scotland (2)Scotland is a country in the United Kingdom to the north of England. Its symbol is a thistle; its patron is St. Andrew. The country is divided into Highlands and Lowlands. Most of the industry is concentrated in Lowlands, in the Clyde Valley. Glasgow is its largest and busiest town; Edinburgh is its capital. Glasgow ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы play into one’s hands[play into one’s hands] {v. phr.} To be or do something thatanother person can use against you; help an opponent against yourself. In the basketball game, Jerry’s foul played into the opponents’hands. Mary and Bobby both wanted the last piece of cake, butBobby played into Mary’s hands by trying to grab it....
21. Перевод идиомы mean business, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: mean business Перевод: говорить всерьез, иметь серьезные намерения Пример: He is working very hard and means business when he says that he is going to get the office organized. Он много работает и он абсолютно серьезен, когда говорит, что приведет в порядок весь офис....
22. Значение идиомы get at[get at] {v.} 1. To reach an understanding of; find out themeaning. This book is very hard to get at. 2. To do harm to. The cat is on the chair trying to get at the canary. Compare: GETBACK AT. 3. To have a chance to do; attend to. I hope I have timeto get ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы busy work[busy work] {n.} Work that is done not to do or finish anything important, but just to keep busy. When the teacher finished all she had to say it was still a half hour before school was over. So she gave the class a test for busy work....
24. Значение идиомы lose touch[lose touch] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail to keep in contact orcommunication. — Usually used with «with». After she moved toanother town, she lost touch with her childhood friends. Compare: OUTOF TOUCH....
25. Перевод идиомы get busy, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get busy Перевод: заняться делом; перестать бездельничать Пример: We have a lot of work to do, let’s get busy. У нас много работы, давайте приниматься за дело. «Stop dawdling! Get busy!» Хватит бездельничать! Займись делом!...
26. Dealing with an Apartment SuperGeorge: Did you call the Super about fixing the leaky faucet? Louise: I called him on Monday, but I haven’t Heard back yet. George: Well, call him again. This window is stuck and it won’t close. Louise: I’ll call him, but I think he’s avoiding our calls. George: He’s the worst super we’ve ever had. ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы ground floor[ground floor] {n.} 1. First floor of a house or building. Mrs. Turner has an apartment on the ground floor. 2. {informal} The firstor best chance, especially in a business. That man got rich becausehe got in on the ground floor of the television business....
28. Перевод слова homeworkHomework — домашнее задание; надомная работа Перевод слова To do homework — учить уроки to beaver away at one’s homework — делать уроки algebra homework — домашнее задание по алгебре His wife tries to eke out their scanty income by Homework. Его жена пытается пополнить их скудные доходы надомной работой. Did you finish your Homework? ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова tonightTonight — сегодня вечером, сегодняшний вечер (ночь) Перевод слова Come down to my place tonight — приходи ко мне сегодня вечером there will be dancing tonight — сегодня будут танцы we have got a do on tonight — у нас сегодня вечер Tonight I saw the sunset. Сегодня вечером я наблюдал закат солнца. Anything on ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы both — and[both — and] {coord. conj.} Used to emphasize that two or more things are talked about. Both Frank and Mary were at the party. Millie is both a good swimmer and a good cook. In the program tonight Mary will both sing and dance. The frog can move quickly both on land and in the ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы slow up[slow up] {v.} 1. To go more slowly. The truck slowed up as itapproached the toll gate. Construction on the road slows uptraffic. 2. To become less busy. Business slows up at the storesafter Christmas....
32. Перевод идиомы get a move on, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get a move on Идиома: get a move on разг. Перевод: поторопиться Пример: Please get a move on. We are already three hours late. Пожалуйста, поторопись. Мы уже опаздываем на три часа....
33. Значение идиомы go to one’s head[go to one’s head] {v. phr.} 1. To make one dizzy. Beer and winego to a person’s head. Looking out the high window went to thewoman’s head. 2. To make someone too proud; make a person think he istoo important. Being the star player went to John’s head. Thegirl’s fame as a movie actress went ... Читать далее...
34. Being an EntrepreneurI had lunch today with my friend Sam. She recently quit her job with a large company to Strike out on her own. She has always been an Entrepreneur in small ways, but she decided to start her own business. The Start-up she Launched provided technology Consulting services for small — to Medium-sized Companies. At ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы at the outset[at the outset] {adv. phr.} At the start; at the beginning. «You’ll live in the cheaper barracks at the outset; later you can move into the better cabins,» the camp director said to the new boys....
36. Перевод слова busyBusy — занят, занятый Перевод слова Busy signal — сигнал занято to lead a busy life — быть очень занятым busy life — насыщенная, беспокойная жизнь Shove off! I am Busy. Отвали! Я занят. We live on a very Busy road. Мы живем на очень оживленной дороге. She’s Busy preparing for her test. Она занята ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы root-bound[root-bound] {adj.} 1. Having a limited amount of space for rootgrowth. After seven or eight years day lilies become root-bound andwill not bloom well unless they are divided. 2. Liking the familiarplace where you live and not wanting to go away from it; having asentimental attachment to one place. Mr. Jones has lived inConnecticut all ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы take to the cleaners[take to the cleaners] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To win all the moneyanother person has. Watch out if you play poker withJoe; he’ll take you to the cleaners. 2. To cheat a person out of hismoney and possessions by means of a crooked business transaction orother means of dishonest conduct. I’ll never forgive myself forbecoming ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы sing a different tune[sing a different tune] or [whistle a different tune] also [sing anew tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk or act in the opposite way;contradict something said before. Charles said that all smokersshould be expelled from the team but he sang a different tune afterthe coach caught him smoking. Syn.: CHANGE ONE’S TUNE, DANCE TOANOTHER TUNE. ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы jack-rabbit start[jack-rabbit start] {n.}, {informal} A very sudden start from astill position; a very fast start from a stop. Bob made ajack-rabbit start when the traffic light turned green....