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1. Значение идиомы stick one’s neck out [stick one’s neck out] or [stick one’s chin out] {v. phr.},{informal} To do something dangerous or risky. When I was introuble, Paul was the only one who would stick his neck out to helpme. John is always sticking his chin out by saying something heshouldn’t....
2. Значение идиомы lowdown [lowdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The inside facts of a matter;the total truth. Nixon never gave the American people the lowdownon Watergate....
3. Значение идиомы big deal [big deal] {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} Trifles; an unimportant, unimpressive thing or matter. So you became college president – big deal!...
4. Значение идиомы latch on [latch on] or [hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold of;grasp or grab; catch. He looked for something to latch onto andkeep from falling. The football player latched onto a pass. 2.{slang} To get into your possession. The banker latched onto athousand shares of stock. 3. {slang} To understand. The teacherexplained the idea of […]...
5. Значение идиомы no matter [no matter] 1. Not anything important. I wanted to see himbefore he left but it’s no matter. 2. It makes no difference;regardless of. She was going to be a singer no matter whatdifficulties she met. He had to get the car fixed no matter howmuch it cost. No matter what you try to do, it […]...
6. Значение идиомы ball game [ball game] {n.}, {slang}, also {informal} The entire matter at hand; the whole situation; the entire contest. You said we can get a second mortgage for the house?! Wow! That’s a whole new ball game....
7. Значение идиомы over a barrel [over a barrel] also [over the barrel] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Inthe power of your enemies; not able to do anything about what happensto you; in a helpless condition; trapped. Bill had Tom over abarrel because Tom owed him money. Ralph has me over a barrel; Ineed five dollars, and he won’t lend it to me […]...
8. 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 […]...
9. The definition of a phallic symbol This girl walks in to a doctors office and she asks “Whats a failic symbol? Doctor says “you’re kidding..” Girl says “no! I don’t know! Whats a failic symbol???” Doctor pulls his pants and underwear down and says “You see? This is a failic symbol!” Girl says “Oh! Its just like a penis, only smaller”...
10. Значение идиомы whole cheese [whole cheese] {slang} or {informal} [whole show] {n.}, {informal}The only important person; big boss. Joe thought he was the wholecheese in the game because he owned the ball. You’re not the wholeshow just because you got all A’s. Compare: BIG CHEESE....
11. Значение идиомы for that matter [for that matter] {adv. phr.} With regard to that; about that. Idon’t know, and for that matter, I don’t care. Alice didn’t come, and for that matter, she didn’t even telephone. Compare: MATTER OPFACT,...
12. Значение идиомы foul-up [foul-up] {n.} 1. {informal} A confusedsituation; confusion; mistake. The luncheon was handled with onlyone or two foul-ups. 2. {informal} A breakdown. There was afoul-up in his car’s steering mechanism. 3. {slang} A person whofouls up or mixes things. He had gotten a reputation as a foul-up....
13. Значение идиомы on the button [on the button] {adv., adj.}, {slang} At the right place; at theheart of the matter. John’s remark was right on the button. Compare: ON THE DOT....
14. Значение идиомы land on one’s feet [land on one’s feet] also [land on both feet] {v. phr.}, {informal}To get yourself out of trouble without damage or injury and sometimeswith a gain; be successful no matter what happens. No matter whattrouble he gets into, he always seems to land on his feet. Marylost her first job because she was always late to […]...
15. Значение идиомы juice dealer [juice dealer] {n.}, {slang} An underworld money lender who chargesexorbitant fees to his clientele and frequently collects payment byphysical force. No matter how broke you are, never go to a juicedealer....
16. Значение идиомы that is that [that is that] or [that’s that] {informal} The matter is decided;there is nothing more to be said; it is done. Jim, you will go toschool this morning, and that is that....
17. Значение идиомы matter-of-fact [matter-of-fact] {adj.} 1. Simply telling or showing the truth; notexplaining or telling more. The newspaper gave a matter-of-factaccount of the murder trial. 2. Showing little feeling or excitementor trouble; seeming not to care much. When Mary’s father died sheacted in a very matter-of-fact way. He was a very matter-of-factperson....
18. Значение идиомы like mad [like mad] or [like crazy] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} With greatenthusiasm and vigor; very fast. We had to drive like mad to get there on time. See: LIKE HELL....
19. Значение идиомы third sex [third sex] {n.}, {euphemism}, {slang}, {informal} Homosexualindividuals who are either men or women. Billy is rumored to belongto the third sex....
20. Значение идиомы something else [something else] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} So good as to bebeyond description; the ultimate; stupendous. Janet Hopper is really something else....
21. Значение идиомы tell it like it is [tell it like it is] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To be honest, sincere; to tell the truth. Joe is the leader of our commune; hetells it like it is....
22. Значение идиомы matter of opinion [matter of opinion] {n. phr.} Something that may or may not betrue; something that people do not all agree on. Whether or not hewas a good general is a matter of opinion. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
23. Значение идиомы no matter what [no matter what] {adv. phr.} Under any circumstances. We will goto Europe this summer, no matter what. Charles had decided to goto the football game and he felt he must go no matter what. Compare:COME HELL OR HIGH WATER....
24. Значение идиомы skin alive [skin alive] {v. phr.} 1. {informal} To scold angrily. Motherwill skin you alive when she sees your torn pants. 2. {informal} Tospank or beat. Dad was ready to skin us alive when he found we hadruined his saw. 3. {slang} To defeat. We all did our best, but thevisiting gymnastic team skinned us alive....
25. Значение идиомы flip out [flip out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To go insane, to go outof one’s mind. A is impossible to talk to Joe today – he must haveflipped out....
26. Значение идиомы up tight [up tight] or [uptight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Worried, irritated, excessively eager or anxious. Why are you so uptightabout getting that job? The more you worry, the less you’ll succeed....
27. Значение идиомы headshrinker [headshrinker] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A psychoanalyst, alsocalled a shrink. Forrester is falling apart; his family physiciansent him to a head shrinker....
28. Значение идиомы have something going for one [have something going for one] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Tohave ability, talent; good looks, and Or influence in important placeshelping one to be successful. Well now, Pat Jones, that’s anotherstory – she’s got something going for her....
29. Значение идиомы break the ice [break the ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a conversation, getting a party going, or making an acquaintance. To break the ice Ted spoke of his interest in mountain climbing, and they soon had a conversation going. Some people use an unusual thing, such as an unusual piece of […]...
30. Значение идиомы conk out [conk out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To fall asleep suddenly with great fatigue or after having drunk too much. We conked out right after the guests had left....
31. Значение идиомы for the life of one [for the life of one] {adv.}, {informal} No matter how hard youtry. – Used for emphasis with negative statements. I can’t for thelife of me remember his name....
32. Значение идиомы use one’s head [use one’s head] or {slang} [use one’s bean] or {slang} [use one’snoodle] or {slang} use [one’s noggin] {v. phr.} To use your brain ormind; think; have common sense. – Often used as a command. If youused your bean you wouldn’t be in trouble now. Never point a gunat anybody, John. Use your head!...
33. Значение идиомы cop-out [cop-out] {n. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} An irresponsible excuse made to avoid something one has to do, a flimsy pretext. Cowe on, Jim, that’s a cheap cop-out, and I don’t believe a word of it!...
34. Значение идиомы scrounge around [scrounge around] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To search for an objectaimlessly without having one clearly in mind. I don’t know what’sthe matter with him, he is just scrounging around all day long. 2. Tolook around for a way to get a free drink or a free meal. Sue andher husband are so broke they never […]...
35. Значение идиомы throw up [throw up] {v.} 1. {informal} or {slang} [heave up]. To vomit. The heat made him feel sick and he thought he would throw up. Hetook the medicine but threw it up a minute later. 2. {informal} Toquit; leave; let go; give up. When she broke their engagement hethrew up his job and left town. 3. […]...
36. Значение идиомы as a matter of fact [as a matter of fact] {adv. phr.} Actually; really; in addition to what has been said; in reference to what was said. – Often used as an interjection. It’s not true that I cannot swim; as a matter of fact, I used to work as a lifeguard in Hawaii. Do you think this costs too […]...
37. Значение идиомы matter of record [matter of record] {n. phr.} A fact or event that is keptofficially as a legal record. If you are convicted of speeding itbecomes a matter of record. A birth certificate or a marriagelicense is a matter of record....
38. Значение идиомы get a move on [get a move on] {informal} or {slang} [get a wiggle on] {v. phr.}To hurry up; get going. – Often used as a command. Get a move on, or you will be late....
39. Значение идиомы in a zone [in a zone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} In a daze; in a daydream;in a state of being unable to concentrate. Professor Smith putseveryone in a zone....
40. Значение идиомы top banana [top banana] or [top dog] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The head of anybusiness or organization; the most influential or most prestigiousperson in an establishment. Who’s the top banana in this outfit? See: MAIN SQUEEZE....