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Значение идиомы ground rule

[ground rule] {n.} 1. A rule in sports that is made especially forthe grounds or place where a game is played. – Usually used in theplural.

There was such a big crowd at the baseball game, that theground rules of the field were changed in case a ball went into thecrowd.

2. A rule, usually not written, of what to do or how to act incase certain things happen. – Usually used in the plural.

When yougo to a new school, you don’t know tire ground rules of how you aresupposed to behave.


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  33. Перевод идиомы gain ground, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: gain ground Перевод: продвигаться вперед; делать успехи Пример: The toy company is gaining ground in their effort to sell more products. В своих попытках продать больше товаров компания по производству игрушек делает успехи....
  34. Перевод идиомы keep one’s feet on the ground, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep one’s feet on the ground Перевод: твердо стоять на ногах; оставаться спокойным, уравновешенным, здравомыслящим Пример: My friend has lost his job but he is trying hard to keep his feet on the ground. Мой друг потерял работу, но он очень старается сохранять спокойствие и уверенность....
  35. Перевод идиомы get (something) off the ground, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get (something) off the ground Перевод: встать на ноги; успешно наладить (работу, дело, производство, и т. п.); сделать первые шаги Пример: My uncle’s new business never got off the ground and he must try to sell it. Новое дело моего дяди так и не заладилось, и ему нужно попытаться его продать....
  36. Перевод идиомы hit the ground running, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hit the ground running Перевод: быстро включиться в работу; сразу погрузиться в выполнение чего-либо Пример: If elected, they promise to hit the ground running in their first few weeks of office. Если их выберут, они обещают включиться в работу в первые несколько недель своего пребывания у власти....
  37. Значение идиомы mixed up [mixed up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Confused in mind; puzzled. Bob was all mixed up after the accident. Compare: BALL UP. 2.Disordered; disarranged; not neat. The papers on his desk weremixed up. 3. {informal} Joined or connected. Harry was mixed up in a fight after the game. Mary’s father told her not to get mixed up […]...
  38. Пословица / поговорка the exception proves the rule – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: the exception proves the rule Перевод: исключение подтверждает правило; нет правил без исключения Пример: All of the salespeople at the office are very talkative and outgoing but one person is the exception that proves the rule. He is very quiet and shy. Все продавцы в этом заведении очень болтливые и общительные, но […]...
  39. Значение идиомы happy hunting ground [happy hunting ground] {n. phr.} 1. The place where, in AmericanIndian belief, a person goes after death; heaven. The Indiansbelieved that at death they went to the happy hunting ground. 2.{informal} A place or area where you can find a rich variety of whatyou want, and plenty of it. The forest is a happy hunting […]...
  40. 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....
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