Значение идиомы go in one ear and out the other

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1. Значение идиомы catch it [catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded or punished. – Usually used of children. John knew he would catch it when he came home late for supper. Wow, Johnny! When your mother sees those torn pants, you’re going to get it. Compare: GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE. Contrast: GIVE IT TO....
2. Значение идиомы get the brush-off [get the brush-off] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be paid no attention;not be listened to or thought important. My idea for a party gotthe brush-off from the other children. 2. To be treated in an unkindor unfriendly way; be ignored. Frank and Jane had an argument, sothe next time he telephoned her, he got the […]...
3. Значение идиомы in one’s shell [in one’s shell] or [into one’s shell] {adv.} or {adj. phr.},{informal} In or into bashfulness; into silence; not sociable;unfriendly. After Mary’s mother scolded her, she went into hershell. The teacher tried to get Rose to talk to her, but shestayed in her shell. Contrast: OUT OF ONE’S SHELL....
4. Значение идиомы on one’s high horse [on one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Acting as if youare better than others; being very proud and scornful. Martha waschairman of the picnic committee, and at the picnic she was on herhigh horse, telling everyone what to do. Mrs. Jones asked to see aless expensive hat. The salesgirl got up on her high […]...
5. Значение идиомы pay off [pay off] {v. phr.} 1. To pay the wages of. The men were paidoff just before quitting time, the last day before the holiday. 2. Topay and discharge from a job. When the building was completed hepaid off the laborers. 3. To hurt who has done wrong toyou; get revenge on. When Bob tripped Dick, […]...
6. Значение идиомы yoo-hoo [yoo-hoo] {interj.} – Used as an informal call or shout to a personto attract his attention. Louise opened the door and called”Yoo-hoo, Mother – are you home?” See: ALL RIGHT FOR YOU, I’M TELLINGYOU, SAYS WHO or SAYS YOU, THAT’S — FOR YOU, WHAT HAVE YOU....
7. Значение идиомы all of [all of] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. At least the amount or number of; fully; no less than. It was all of ten o’clock before they finally started. She must have paid all of $50 for that hat. 2. Showing all the signs of; completely in. – Used with “a”. The girls were all of a […]...
8. Значение идиомы get away with murder [get away with murder] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something verybad without being caught or punished. John is scolded if he is latewith his homework, but Robert gets away with murder. Mrs. Smithlets her children get away with murder....
9. Значение идиомы what of it [what of it] or [what about it] {interj.}, {informal} What is wrongwith it; what do you care. Martha said “That boy is wearing a greencoat.” Jan answered, “What of it?” “John missed the bus.” “What ofit?” Syn.: SO WHAT....
10. Значение идиомы get by [get by] {v.}, {informal} 1. To be able to go past; pass. Thecars moved to the curb so that the fire engine could get by. 2. Tosatisfy the need or demand. Mary can get by with her old coat thiswinter. The janitor does just enough work to get by. Syn.: GETALONG. 3. Not to be […]...
11. Taking Care of Your Teeth Martha: Oh, I have a Toothache! George: It sounds like you’re In for a visit to the Dentist. Martha: That would be the Last resort. I hate going to the dentist. I don’t like needles and the sound of the Drill scares me to death. I’m hoping the toothache will just go away. George: You […]...
12. Значение идиомы cash on the barrelhead [cash on the barrelhead] {n. phr.}, {informal} Money paid at once; money paid when something is bought. Father paid cash on the barrelhead for a new car. Some lawyers want cash on the barrelhead. Compare: COLD CASH....
13. Значение идиомы as if [as if] or [as though] {conj.} 1. As would if; in the same way one would if seeing to show. The baby laughed as if he understood what Mother said. The book looked as though it had been out in the rain. The waves dashed on the rocks as if in anger. 2. That. It […]...
14. Setting the Table William: This is a very special dinner. It’s not everyday that I have my bosses over for dinner. It has to be perfect. Martha: I know. Why do you think I took out our best China? Instead of worrying, why don’t you help me Set the table? William: Right. I should make myself useful. Is […]...
15. A mother was teaching her three year old daughter A mother was teaching her three year old daughter The Lord’s Prayer. For several evenings at bedtime, she repeated it after her mother. One night she said she was ready to solo. The mother listened with pride, as she carefully enunciated each word right up to the end…”And lead us not into temptation”, she prayed, […]...
16. Значение идиомы blue in the face [blue in the face] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very angry or upset; excited and very emotional. Tom argued with Bill until he was blue in the face. Mary scolded Jane until she was blue in the face, but Jane kept on using Mary’s paints....
17. Learning to Dance Arthur: You know that you’ve Taken on an impossible task, right? Martha: Teaching you to dance? I’m sure you’re Selling yourself short. Arthur: No, really, I Have two left feet. I’m completely Uncoordinated and have no Sense of rhythm. I’m just not Cut out for dancing. Martha: Let’s not Get ahead of ourselves. We’ll just […]...
18. Значение идиомы down the line [down the line] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Down the road or street; straight ahead. The church is down the line a few blocks. 2. All the way; completely; thoroughly. Bob always follows the teacher’s directions right down the line....
19. Значение идиомы wish on [wish on] {v.} 1. To use as a lucky charm while making a wish. Mary wished on a star that she could go to the dance. Bob wishedon his lucky rabbit’s foot that he could pass the test. 2. or [wishoff on] {informal} To get rid of by passing it onto someone else. Martha did […]...
20. Значение идиомы have it [have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby […]...
21. Значение идиомы rope in [rope in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To use a trick to make dosomething; deceive; fool. The company ropes in high school studentsto sell magazine subscriptions by telling them big stories of how muchmoney they can earn. Syn.: TAKE UP. 2. To get ; persuade to do something. Martha roped in Charles to helpher decorate the gym […]...
22. Значение идиомы steer clear of [steer clear of] {v.} 1. To steer a safe distance from; go aroundwithout touching. A ship steers clear of a rocky shore in stormyweather. 2. {informal} To stay away from; keep from going near. Fred was angry at Bill, and Bill was steering clear of him. Somewords Martha always spells wrong. She tries to steer […]...
23. Значение идиомы mama’s boy [mama’s boy] {n. phr.}, {informal} A boy who depends too much onhis mother; a sissy. The other boys called Tommy a mama’s boybecause he wouldn’t come out to play unless his mother stayed nearhim....
24. Значение идиомы That takes care of that! [That takes care of that!] Informal way to say, “That concludes ourbusiness.” I paid my ex-wife the last alimony check and that takescare of that!...
25. Значение идиомы get after [get after] {v.}, {informal} 1. To try or try again to make someonedo what he is supposed to do. Ann’s mother gets after her to hangup her clothes. 2. To scold or make an attack on. Bob’s mother gotafter him for tracking mud into the house. The police are gettingafter the crooks in the city....
26. Значение идиомы call the tune [call the tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be in control; give orders or directions; command. Bill was president of the club but Jim was secretary and called the tune. The people supported the mayor, so he could call the tune in city matters. Syn.: CALL THE SHOTS....
27. Значение идиомы all over [all over] {adv. phr.} 1. In every part; everywhere. He has a fever and aches all over. I have looked all over for my glasses. Compare: FAR AND WIDE. 2. {informal} In every way; completely. She is her mother all over. 3. {informal} Coming into very close physical contact, as during a violent fight; wrestling. […]...
28. Значение идиомы talk shop [talk shop] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk about things in your workor trade. Two chemists were talking shop, and I hardly understood aword they said....
29. Значение идиомы backward and forward [backward and forward] or [backwards and forwards] {adv. phr.} To the full extent; in all details; thoroughly; completely. He understood automobile engines backwards and forwards. He knew basketball rules backwards and forwards. I explained matters to him so that he understood backwards and forwards how it was....
30. Значение идиомы let go [let go] {v.} 1a. To stop holding something; loosen your hold;release. The boy grabbed Jack’s coat and would not let go. – Oftenused with “of”. When the child let go of her mother’s hand, shefell down. Compare: GIVE UP, LET LOOSE. 1b. To weaken and breakunder pressure. The old water pipe suddenly let go and […]...
31. Значение идиомы any old how [any old how] [any old way] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Doing something in a casual, haphazard, or careless way. “John,” the teacher said, “you can’t just do your homework any old way; you must pay attention to my instructions!”...
32. Значение идиомы put across [put across] {v.} 1. To explain clearly; make yourself understood;communicate. He knew how to put his ideas across. Compare: GETACROSS. 2. {informal} To get done successfully; bring tosuccess; make real. He put across a big sales campaign. The newlibrarian put across a fine new library building. Syn.: PUT OVER. Compare: PULL OFF....
33. Значение идиомы high on [high on] {adj. phr.} 1. Intoxicated on some drug or alcoholicdrink. Rob was severely scolded by the dean for always being highon marijuana. 2. Enthusiastic about something. Jeff is high onBeethoven and Brahms....
34. Перевод слова scold Scold – ругать, бранить; мегера, сварливый человек Перевод слова To scold a servant – бранить слугу to be more ready to laugh than to scold – быть веселого нрава his wife is a scold – жена постоянно его пилит It’s no use Scolding the child for his behaviour. Бесполезно бранить ребенка за поведение. He Scolded […]...
35. Значение идиомы let out [let out] {v.} 1a. To allow to go out or escape. The guard letthe prisoners out of jail to work in the garden. Mother won’t letus out when it rains. Compare: LET LOOSE. 1b. {informal} To make come out of the mouth; utter. A bee stung Charles. He letout a yell and ran home. Father […]...
36. Значение идиомы out of [out of] {prep.} 1a. From the inside to the outside of. Johntook the apple out of the bag. Get out of the car! The teacherhas gone out of town. 1b. In a place away from. No, you can’t seeMr. Jones; he is out of the office today. Our house is ten milesout of town. 2. […]...
37. Значение идиомы out of thin air [out of thin air] {adv. phr.} Out of nothing or from nowhere. The teacher scolded Dick because his story was made out of thin air. On the way home from town, Tom saw a house standing on the lot thathad been empty that morning; it seemed to have appeared out of thinair. Compare: INTO THIN […]...
38. Значение идиомы right away [right away] or {informal} [right off] also {informal} [right offthe bat] {adv. phr.} Immediately; as the next thing in order; withoutdelay. Phil’s mother told him to do his homework right away so thathe could enjoy the weekend. The Red Cross aids disaster victimsright away. Jill knew the answer right off. The teacher saidhe could not […]...
39. Значение идиомы on the house [on the house] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Paid for by the owner. Atthe opening of the new hotel, the champagne was on the house. Oscar was the first customer at the diner, so his lunch was on thehouse....
40. Значение идиомы be even-Steven [be even-Steven] {v. phr.} To be in a position of owing no favors or debt to someone. Yesterday you paid for my lunch, so today I paid for yours; now we’re even-Steven....