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1. Значение идиомы handsome is as handsome does [handsome is as handsome does] {informal} A person must act welland generously so that he will be truly worth respecting. – A proverb. Everyone thinks that Bon is a very handsome boy, but he is verymean too. Handsome is as handsome does. Compare: FINE FEATHERS DO NOTMAKE PINE BIRDS....
2. Значение идиомы die in one’s boots [die in one’s boots] or [die with one’s boots on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be killed or hanged rather than die in bed. The bad men of the Old West usually died in their boots. The robber said he wanted to die with his boots on....
3. Перевод слова handsome Handsome – красивый, статный Перевод слова Handsome dog – большая сильная собака to grow handsome – похорошеть handsome woman – импозантная женщина My teacher is Handsome, strictly! Мой учитель красавчик, это уж точно! He was tall, dark and Handsome. Он был высоким, темноволосым и красивым. Handsome is as Handsome does. Судят по делам, а не […]...
4. Значение идиомы Jesus boots [Jesus boots] or [Jesus shoes] {n.}, {slang} Men’s sandals, particularly as worn by hippies and very casually dressed people. Idig your Jesus boots, man, they look cool....
5. Значение идиомы wear down [wear down], [wear off] or [wear away] {v.} 1. To remove ordisappear little by little through use, time, or the action ofweather. Time and weather have worn off the name on thegravestone. The eraser has worn off my pencil. The grass hasworn away from the path near the house. 2. To lessen; become lesslittle by […]...
6. Значение идиомы boot [boot] See: DIE IN ONE’S BOOTS, IN ONE’S SHOES also IN ONE’S BOOTS, LICK ONE’S BOOTS, SHAKE IN ONE’S SHOES or SHAKE IN ONE’S BOOTS, TO BOOT, TOO BIG FOR ONE’S BREECHES or TOO BIG FOR ONE’S BOOTS, YOU BET or YOU BET YOUR BOOTS....
7. Значение идиомы every dog has his day [every dog has his day] Everyone will have his chance or turn;everyone is lucky or popular at some time. – A proverb. Mary willbe able to go to dances like her sister when she grows up. Every doghas his day....
8. Значение идиомы in kind [in kind] {adv. phr.} In a similar way; with the same kind ofthing. My neighbor pays me in kind for walking her dog. Lowreturned Mary’s insult in kind....
9. Значение идиомы cut in [cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. – Often used with “on”. A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to […]...
10. Перевод идиомы shake in one’s boots / quake in one’s boots, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: shake in one’s boots / quake in one’s boots Перевод: дрожать от страха; дрожать как лист; колени подгибаются от страха Пример: The little boy was shaking in his boots when the large dog approached him. У маленького мальчика от страха затряслись коленки, когда он увидел, что к нему приближается большая собака. I was quaking […]...
11. Значение идиомы rule out [rule out] {v.} 1. To say that must not be done; notallow; also: decide against. The principal ruled out dances onschool nights. The play was ruled out by the referee. Jeanprobably will not go to college, but she has not ruled that out. 2.To show that is not a possibility; make itunnecessary to think about; […]...
12. Значение идиомы behind the times [behind the times] {adj. phr.} Using things not in style; still following old ways; old-fashioned. Johnson’s store is behind the times. The science books of 30 years ago are behind the times now. Mary thinks her parents are behind the times because they still do the foxtrot and don’t know any new dances....
13. Значение идиомы second-best [second-best] {adj.} Next to best; second in rank. Mary wore hersecond-best dress. Bob was the second-best player on the team. “I am the second-best student in this school because I was secondbest in the Milwaukee competition.”...
14. Значение идиомы to date [to date] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Up to the present time; until now. To date twenty students have been accepted into the school. Thepolice have not found the runaway to date. Jim is shoveling snowto earn money, but his earnings to date are small. Syn.: SO FAR....
15. Значение идиомы too big for one’s breeches [too big for one’s breeches] or [too big for one’s boots] {adj. phr.} Too sure of your own importance; feeling more important than youreally are. That boy had grown too big for his breeches. I’ll haveto put him back in his place. When the teacher made Bob a monitor, he got too big for his […]...
16. Значение идиомы kind of [kind of] or [sort of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Almost but notquite; rather. A guinea pig looks kind of like a rabbit, but it hasshort ears. Bob was kind of tired when he finished the job. The teacher sort of frowned but then smiled. Mary wouldn’t tellwhat she wanted to be when she grew up; it […]...
17. Значение идиомы lick one’s boots [lick one’s boots] {v. phr.} To flatter or act like a slave; doanything to please another. She wanted her boyfriend to lick herboots all the time. A wise king would not want his friends andofficials to lick his boots....
18. 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 […]...
19. Значение идиомы give oneself airs [give oneself airs] {v. phr.} To act proud; act vain. Mary gaveherself airs when she wore her new dress. John gave himself airswhen he won first prize....
20. Перевод идиомы song and dance / songs and dances, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: song and dance / songs and dances Идиома: song and dance / songs and dances разг. Перевод: целая история, сказки (история, придуманная с целью оправдаться, ввести в заблуждение, или обмануть) Пример: My friend gave me a song and dance about being busy but I did not believe him. Мой друг рассказал мне целую историю […]...
21. Значение идиомы bet one’s boots [bet one’s boots] or [bet one’s bottom dollar] or [bet one’s shirt] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To bet all you have. This horse will win. I would bet my bottom dollar on it. Jim said he would bet his boots that he would pass the examination. 2. or [bet one’s life]. To feel very sure; […]...
22. Значение идиомы speak for [speak for] {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. Atthe meeting John spoke for the change in the rules. The othergirls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make arequest for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred and Charlie spoke for the […]...
23. Перевод идиомы up-to-date / up to date, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: up-to-date / up to date Перевод: современный, отвечающий последним требованиям Пример: The kitchen in our apartment is not up-to-date at all. Кухня в нашей квартире совсем не современная....
24. Значение идиомы cash in [cash in] {v.} 1. To exchange for the value in money. He paid the bill by cashing in some bonds. When the card game ended, the players cashed in their chips and went home. 2. or [cash in one’s chips] {slang} To die. When the outlaw cashed in his chips, he was buried with his […]...
25. Значение идиомы wear out [wear out] {v.} 1a. To use or wear until useless. Bobby got atoy truck that would run on a battery, and he used it so much that hesoon wore it out. The stockings are so worn out that they can’t bemended any more. Compare: GIVE OUT, USE UP. 1b. To become uselessfrom use or wear. […]...
26. Значение идиомы blind date [blind date] {n.} An engagement or date arranged by friends for people who have not previously known one another. A blind date can be a huge success, or a big disappointment....
27. Значение идиомы spruce up [spruce up] {v.}, {informal} To make clean or neat. Mary sprucedup the house before her company came. John spruced himself upbefore he went out on his date....
28. 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?...
29. Значение идиомы on top of [on top of] {prep}. 1. On the top of; standing or lying on; on. When the player on the other team dropped the ball, Bill fell on topof it. That high hill has a tower on top of it. 2. {informal}Very close to. The elevator was so crowded that everybody was ontop of each other. […]...
30. Значение идиомы pull date [pull date] {n.}, {informal} The date stamped on baked goods, dairyproducts, or other perishable foods indicating the last day on whichthey may be sold before they must be removed from the shelves in aretail store. This pie is way past the pull date – small wonderit’s rotten....
31. Значение идиомы go to any length [go to any length] {v. phr.} To do everything you can. Bill willgo to any length to keep Dick from getting a date with Mary. Compare:ALL-OUT....
32. 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 […]...
33. Значение идиомы wear on [wear on] {v.} 1. To anger or annoy; tire. Having to stayindoors all day long is tiresome for the children and wears on theirmother’s nerves. 2. To drag on; pass gradually or slowly; continue inthe same old way. Johnny tried to wait up for Santa Claus but asthe night wore on, he couldn’t keep his […]...
34. Значение идиомы do a job on [do a job on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To damage badly; do harm to; make ugly or useless. The baby did a job on Mary’s book. Jane cut her hair and really did a job on herself....
35. Значение идиомы cut out [cut out ] {v.}, {slang} 1. To stop; quit. All right, now – let’s cut out the talking. He was teasing the dog and Joe told him to cut it out. Compare: BREAK UP. 2. To displace in favor. Tony cut Ed out with Mary. John cut out two or three other men in trying […]...
36. Значение идиомы out of the running [out of the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having no chance to win;not among the real contenders; not among those to be considered. John had been out of the running since his first date with Mary, buthe didn’t realize it. Jones’s horse was put out of the runningearly in the race. Contrast: IN THE RUNNING....
37. Значение идиомы two-time [two-time] {v.}, {slang} To go out with a second boy or girlfriendand keep it a secret from the first. Joan was two-timing Jim withFred. Mary cried when she found that Joe was two-timing her. Compare: DOUBLE-CROSS....
38. Значение идиомы fat chance [fat chance] {n. phr.}, {slang} Little or no possibility; almost nochance. A high school team would have a fat chance of beating astrong college team. Jane is pretty and popular; you will have afat chance of getting a date with her. Compare: GHOST OF A....
39. Значение идиомы play fair [play fair] {v. phr.} To do what is right to others; act in a fairand truthful way. The boys like the principal because he alwaysplays fair. Mary would not date any other boys while Jim, herfavorite boyfriend, was away; she said that would not be playingfair....
40. Admiring Someone from Afar Perry: Look at her! What I wouldn’t give to get a Date with her. Lynn: You should go talk to her and ask her for her Number. Perry: No way! She’s completely Out of my league. See that guy she’s talking to? He’s the kind of guy who’ll get her number. Lynn: That guy Has […]...