Значение идиомы goof off

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1. Значение идиомы fuck off [fuck off] {v. phr.}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} 1. Go away! Can’tyou see you’re bothering me? Fuck off! 2. To be lazy. John said “Idon’t feel like working, so I’ll fuck off today.” Compare: BEAT IT, GOOF OFF....
2. Значение идиомы half a loaf is better than none [half a loaf is better than none] or [half a loaf is better than nobread] Part of what we want or need is better than nothing. – Aproverb. Albert wanted two dollars for shoveling snow from thesidewalk but the lady would only give him a dollar. And he said thathalf a loaf is better than […]...
3. Значение идиомы keep one’s eye on the ball [keep one’s eye on the ball] {v. phr.} 1. To watch the ball at alltimes in a sport, usually in order to hit it or get it; not stopwatching the ball. Keep your eye on the baseball or you won’t beable to hit it. 2. {informal} To be watchful and ready; be wide-awakeand ready to […]...
4. Перевод слова loaf Loaf – батон, хлеб; голова, кочан Перевод слова Loaf of bread – батон хлеба loaf-sugar – сахар в головах; кусковой сахар start a fresh loaf of bread – разрезать новую буханку хлеба use your loaf – пошевелите мозгами A Loaf of bread costs 70p. Буханка хлеба стоит 70 пенсов. He cut the Loaf into thick […]...
5. Значение идиомы till the last gun is fired [till the last gun is fired] or [until the last gun is fired] {adv. phr.} Until the end; until everything is finished or decided. Fredalways liked to stay at parties until the last gun was fired. Thecandidate didn’t give up hope of being elected until the last gun wasfired....
6. Значение идиомы eager beaver [eager beaver] {n. phr.}, {slang} A person who is always eager towork or do anything extra, perhaps to win the favor of his leader orboss. Jack likes his teacher and works hard for her, but hisclassmates call him an eager beaver. The man who was promoted tobe manager was an eager beaver who got to […]...
7. Значение идиомы better [better] See: ALL BETTER, DISCRETION IS THE BETTER PART OF VALOR, FOR BETTER OR WORSE, FOR THE BETTER, GET THE BETTER OF, GO — ONE BETTER, HAD BETTER, HALF A LOAF IS BETTER THAN NONE or HALF A LOAF IS BETTER THAN NO BREAD, SEE BETTER DAYS, THINK BETTER OF....
8. Значение идиомы on the job [on the job] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Working hard; not wastingtime. Joe was on the job all of the time that he was at work. The school paper came out on time because the editors were on thejob....
9. Значение идиомы take for a ride [take for a ride] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take out in a carintending to murder. The gang leader decided that the informer mustbe taken for a ride. 2. To play a trick on; fool. The girls toldLinda that a movie star was visiting the school, but she did notbelieve them; she thought they were […]...
10. Перевод слова lazy Lazy – ленивый Перевод слова A lazy river – лениво текущая река to spend a lazy afternoon – провести день в ничегонеделании bone-lazy fellow – бездельник; лоботряс; лодырь That Lazy boy needs shaking up. Этого лентяя нужно расшевелить. It is easy to relapse into Lazy habits. Очень легко привыкнуть к лени. With children as Lazy […]...
11. Значение идиомы chew out [chew out] {v.}, {slang} To scold roughly. The boy’s father chewed him out for staying up late. The coach chews out lazy players. Syn.: BAWL OUT, CALL ON THE CARPET, HAUL OVER THE COALS....
12. Перевод слова fool Fool – дурак; дурачиться, баловаться Перевод слова Arrant fool – набитый дурак he is no fool – он вовсе не дурак to fool away time – бесцельно тратить время Don’t behave like a Fool. Не веди себя как дурак. Stop acting a Fool. Перестань строить из себя шута. I was a Fool to trust him. […]...
13. Значение идиомы get the bounce [get the bounce] or [get the gate] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. or [getthe air] To lose one’s sweetheart; not be kept for a friend or lover. Joe is sad because he just got the gate from his girl. Shirleywas afraid she might get the air from her boyfriend if she went outwith other boys while […]...
14. Значение идиомы get the sack [get the sack] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be fired or dismissed fromwork. John got the sack at the factory last week. 2. To be told byone’s lover that the relationship is over. Joanna gave Sam thesack. See: GET THE AX and GET THE BOUNCE....
15. Значение идиомы tell it to the marines [tell it to the marines] or [tell it toSweeney] {slang} I don’tbelieve you; Stop trying to fool me. John said, “My father knowsthe President of the United States.” Dick answered, “Tell it to themarines.”...
16. Значение идиомы make a fool of [make a fool of] or [make a monkey of] {v. phr.} To make look foolish. The boy made a fool of himself. Mary’sclassmates made a fool of her by telling her the party was to be amasquerade....
17. Значение идиомы get the ax [get the ax] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be fired from a job. PoorJoe got the ax at the office yesterday. 2. To be dismissed fromschool for improper conduct, such as cheating. Joe got caughtcheating on his final exam and he got the ax. 3. To have a quarrelwith one’s sweetheart or steady ending in […]...
18. Значение идиомы hang out [hang out] {v.} 1. {slang} To spend your time idly or loungingabout. The teacher complained that Joe was hanging out in poolroomsinstead of doing his homework. Compare: HANG AROUND. 2. {slang} Tolive; reside. Two policemen stopped the stranger and asked himwhere he hung out. 3. To reach out farther than the part below. The branches […]...
19. Значение идиомы bullshit artist [bullshit artist] {n.}, {slang}, {vulgar, but gaining in social acceptance} A person who habitually makes exaggerated or insincerely flattering speeches designed to impress others. Joe is a regular bullshit artist, small wonder he keeps get tine promoted ahead of everyone else....
20. Значение идиомы last [last] See: AT LAST, EVERY LAST MAN, EVERY SINGLE or EVERY LAST, FIRST AND LAST, HE LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS LAST, HAVE THE LAST LAUGH, ON ONE’S LAST LEGS, TILL THE LAST GUN IS FIRED or UNTIL THE LAST GUNIS FIRED....
21. Значение идиомы below par [below par] {adj.} or {adv.} Below standard. Bob was fired because his work has been below par for several months now. Contrast: UP TO PAR or UP TO SNUFF....
22. Значение идиомы suck in [suck in] {v.} 1. {informal} To pull in by taking a deep breath andtightening the muscles; flatten. “Suck in those stomachs,” the gymteacher said. 2. {slang} To make a fool of; cheat. The uneducatedfarmer was sucked in by a clever crook....
23. Значение идиомы cut up [cut up] {v.} 1. {informal} To hurt the feelings of; wound. – Usually used in the passive. John was badly cut up when Susie gave him back his ring. 2. {slang} To act funny or rough; clown, Joe would always cut up if there were any girls watching. At the party Jim and Ron were […]...
24. Значение идиомы ham it up [ham it up] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do more than look natural inacting a part; pretend too much; exaggerate. When Tom told theteacher he was too sick to do homework, he really hammed it up. The old-fashioned movies are funny to us because the players hammedit up. Compare: LAY IT ON....
25. Значение идиомы walking papers [walking papers] or [walking orders] also [walking ticket] {n.},{informal} A statement that you are fired from your job; dismissal. The boss was not satisfied with Paul’s work and gave him his walkingpapers. George is out of work. He picked up his walking ticketlast Friday....
26. Перевод идиомы nobody’s fool, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: nobody’s fool Перевод: неглупый человек; тот, кто далеко не дурак Пример: She is nobody’s fool. You will not have to worry about her at all when she starts her new job. Она совсем неглупа. Тебе не придется волноваться о ней, когда она начнет новую работу....
27. Значение идиомы make short work of [make short work of] {v. phr.} To finish rapidly. The cat madeshort work of the baby rabbit. Tim was anxious to get to themovies so he made short work of his homework....
28. Пословица / поговорка half a loaf is better than none / half a loaf is better than no bread – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: half a loaf is better than none / half a loaf is better than no bread Перевод: полкаравая лучше, чем вовсе ничего Эквивалент в русском языке: лучше синица в руки, чем журавль в небе; лучше мало, чем совсем ничего Пример: Half a loaf is better than none and you should be happy […]...
29. Значение идиомы live in a fool’s paradise [live in a fool’s paradise] {v. phr.} To deceive oneself; telloneself unreal stories. His information is based on a lot ofmisunderstanding – the poor guy is living in a fool’s paradise....
30. Значение идиомы gun [gun] See: BIG CHEESE or BIG GUN, GIVE IT THE GUN or GIVE HER THEGUN, GREAT GODFREY or GREAT GUNS, JUMP THE GUN, SON OF A GUN, STICK TOONE’S GUNS or STAND BY ONE’S GUNS, TILL THE LAST GUN IS FIRED or UNTILTHE LAST GUN IS FIRED....
31. Значение идиомы nobody’s fool [nobody’s fool] {n. phr.} A smart person; a person who knows whathe is doing; a person who can take care of himself. In theclassroom and on the football field, Henry was nobody’s fool. Contrast: BORN YESTERDAY....
32. Значение идиомы pitch into [pitch into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with blows or words. He pitched into me with his fists. He pitched into the idea ofraising taxes. Syn.: LAY INTO, , RIP INTO. 2. To get to work at;work hard at. She pitched into the work and had the house cleanedup by noon. He pitched into his […]...
33. Значение идиомы pin one’s ears back [pin one’s ears back] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To beat; defeat. After winning three games in a row, the Reds had their ears pinnedback by the Blues. 2. To scold. Mrs. Smith pinned Mary’s ears backfor not doing her homework....
34. Значение идиомы kick over [kick over] {v.} 1. Of a motor: To begin to work. He had notused his car for two months and when he tried to start it, the motorwould not kick over. 2. {slang} To pay; contribute. The gangforced all the storekeepers on the block to kick over $5 a week. 3.{slang} To die. Mrs. O’Leary’s […]...
35. Перевод идиомы on a fool’s errand, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on a fool’s errand Перевод: бессмысленное поручение, задача Пример: I was on a fool’s errand as I looked for a store that sold international road maps. Я бессмысленно пытался найти магазин, где бы продавались международные карты дорог....
36. The boss called one of his employees into the office The boss called one of his employees into the office. “Rob,” he said, “you’ve been with the company for a year. You started off in the post room, one week later you were promoted to a sales position, and one month after that you were promoted to district manager of the sales department. Just four […]...
37. Перевод идиомы make a fool out of someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make a fool out of someone Перевод: выставлять себя на посмешище, выглядеть дураком Пример: The secretary made a fool out of her boss when she argued with him at the meeting. Секретарь выставила своего начальника дураком, когда повздорила с ним на собрании....
38. Значение идиомы beat one’s brains out [beat one’s brains out] or [beat one’s brains] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try very hard to understand or think out something difficult; tire yourself out by thinking. It was too hard for him and he beat his brains out trying to get the answer. Some students are lazy, but others beat their brains and succeed....
39. Перевод слова homework Homework – 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? […]...
40. Значение идиомы musical chairs [musical chairs] {n. phr.} The transfer of a number of officers in an organization intodifferent jobs, especially each other’s jobs. The boss regularlyplayed musical chairs with department heads to keep them fresh on thejob....