Значение идиомы hard way

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1. Значение идиомы clean out [clean out] {v.} 1. {slang} To take everything from; empty; strip. George’s friends cleaned him out when they were playing cards last night. The sudden demand for paper plates soon cleaned out the stores. 2. {informal} To get rid of; remove; dismiss. The new mayor promised to clean the crooks out of the city government....
2. Значение идиомы hand-pick [hand-pick] {v.}, {informal} To choose very carefully. Thisdebating team should win because its members are all hand-picked. The political bosses hand-picked a man for mayor who would agree withthem....
3. Значение идиомы pull the plug on [pull the plug on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To expose secretactivities. The citizens’ committee pulled the plug on the mayor, and he lost his election....
4. Значение идиомы glad hand [glad hand] {n.}, {informal} A friendly handshake; a warm greeting. Father went to the front door to give Uncle Fred the glad hand whenhe arrived. The politician went down the street on election daygiving everyone the glad hand....
5. Перевод слова mayor Mayor – мэр Перевод слова Vice-mayor – вице-мэр mayor council – совет при мэре, муниципальный совет mayor’s court – суд мэра He was made Mayor in 1998. Его избрали на пост мэра в 1998 году. He declared for Mayor. Он заявил о своем намерении баллотироваться на пост мэра. The scandal ruined the Mayor. Скандал погубил […]...
6. Значение идиомы cut both ways [cut both ways] or [cut two ways] {v. phr.} To have two effects; cause in jury to both sides. People who gossip find it cuts both ways....
7. Перевод слова election Election – выборы Перевод слова General election – всеобщие выборы students will make their election of courses – студенты выберут дисциплины, которые они хотят изучать the election of winners in the music contest – определение победителей на конкурсе музыкантов election campaign – избирательная кампания Did you vote in the last Election? Ты голосовал на последних […]...
8. Значение идиомы whale away [whale away] {v.}, {informal} 1. To beat or hit hard; strike againand again. – Often used with “at”. The boxer is whaling away at hisopponent with both fists. 2. To attack severely or again and again;go on without stopping or with great force; pound away. Mary hasbeen whaling away on the typewriter for an hour. […]...
9. Значение идиомы double-talk [double-talk] {n.} 1. Something said that is worded, either on purpose or by accident, so that it may be understood in two or more different ways. The politician avoided the question with double-talk. 2. Something said that does not make sense; mixed up talk or writing; nonsense. The man’s explanation of the new tax bill […]...
10. Значение идиомы in with [in with] {prep.} In friendship, favor, or closeness with; in thetrust or liking of. We trusted on Byrd’s being in with the mayor, not knowing that the mayor no longer liked him. It took the newfamily some time to get in with their neighbors....
11. Значение идиомы let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing [let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing] {v. phr.}1. To make a show of your kindness or help to others. – Used in thenegative. The Bible tells us not to let the left hand know what theright hand is doing when we give to the poor. 2. {informal} To leteveryone taking […]...
12. Значение идиомы way [way] See: ALL THE WAY or THE WHOLE WAY, BY THE WAY, BY WAY OF, COME A LONG WAY, CUT BOTH WAYS or CUT TWO WAYS, EVERY WHICH WAY, FROMWAY BACK, GO OUT OF ONE’S WAY, HARD WAY, HAVE A WAY WITH, IN A BADWAY, IN A BIG WAY, IN A FAMILY WAY, IN A […]...
13. Значение идиомы two [two] See: BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA or BETWEEN TWOFIRES, TWO CENTS, BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, CUT BOTHWAYS or CUT TWO WAYS, HAVE TWO STRIKES AGAINST ONE, IN TWO, KILL TWOBIRDS WITH ONE STONE, NO TWO WAYS ABOUT IT, PUT TWO AND TWO TOGETHER, STAND ON […]...
14. Значение идиомы hand [hand] See: AT HAND, BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS ONE, CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY ONE’S HANDS, EAT OUTOF ONE’S HAND, FORCE ONE’S HAND, FREE HAND, FROM HAND TO HAND, GLADHAND, HAM-HANDED, HANG HEAVY or HANG HEAVY ON ONE’S HANDS, HAT INHAND, HAVE A HAND IN, HAVE […]...
15. Falling down There’s this old priest who got sick of all the people in his parish who kept confessing to adultery. One Sunday, in the pulpit, he said, “If I hear one more person confess to adultery, I’ll quit!” Well, everyone liked him, so they came up with a code word. Someone who had committed adultery would […]...
16. Значение идиомы pick over [pick over] {v.} To select the best of; look at and take what isgood from; choose from. She picked the apples over and threw outthe bad ones. We hurried to the big sale, but we were late andeverything had already been picked over....
17. Значение идиомы hail-fellow-well-met [hail-fellow-well-met ] {adj. phr.} Talking easily and in afriendly way to everyone you meet. John won the election as classpresident because he was hail-fellow-well-met....
18. Значение идиомы hand in hand [hand in hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Holding hands. Bob and Mary walkedalong hand in hand in the park. Compare: ARM IN ARM. 2. Accompanyingeach other; together; closely connected. – Used with “go”. Ignorance and poverty often go hand in hand. Selfishness andunhappiness often go hand in hand....
19. Значение идиомы knock out [knock out] {v. phr.} To make helpless, unworkable, or unusable. The champion knocked out the challenger in the third round. Thesoldier knocked out two enemy tanks with his bazooka....
20. Значение идиомы hang one on [hang one on] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To give a heavy blow to; hithard. The champion hung one on his challenger in the second roundand knocked him out of the ring. 2. To get very drunk. After Smithlost his job, he went to a bar and hung one on....
21. Значение идиомы hash out [hash out] {v.}, {informal} To talk all about and try to agree on;discuss thoroughly. The teacher asked Susan and Jane to sit downtogether and hash out their differences. The students hashed outthe matter and decided to drop it....
22. Значение идиомы in hand [in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control. The principalwas happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand. Thebaby-sitter kept the children well in hand. Mabel was frightenedwhen the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand andwalked on. Contrast: OUT OF HAND. 2. In your […]...
23. Значение идиомы kindled spirits [kindled spirits] {n. phr.} People who resemble each other innumerous ways, including their ways of thinking and feeling. Theyare kindred spirits; they both like to go on long walks in theforest....
24. Значение идиомы arm in arm [arm in arm] {adv. phr.} With your arm under or around another person’s arm, especially in close comradeship or friendship. Sally and Joan were laughing and joking together as they walked arm in arm down the street. When they arrived at the party, the partners walked arm in arm to meet the hosts. Compare: HAND […]...
25. Значение идиомы lift a finger [lift a finger] or [lift a hand] also [raise a hand] {v. phr.} 1.To do something; do your share; to help. – Usually used in thenegative. We all worked hard except Joe. He wouldn’t lift afinger. The king did not lift a hand when his people were hungry. Compare: LEND A HAND....
26. Значение идиомы iron out [iron out] {v.}, {informal} To discuss and reach an agreement about ; find a solution for ; remove. The company and its workers ironed out theirdifferences over hours and pay. The House and Senate ironed outthe differences between their two different tax bills. Compare: MAKEUP....
27. Значение идиомы ways and means [ways and means] {n. plural} Methods of getting something done orgetting money; how something can be done and paid for. The boyswere trying to think of ways and means to go camping for the weekend. The United States Senate has a committee on ways and means....
28. 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....
29. Значение идиомы on hand [on hand] {adv. phr.} 1a. Nearby; within reach. Always have yourdictionary on hand when you study. 1b. Here. Soon school will endand vacation will be on hand. 2. Present. Mr. Blake’s secretary isalways on hand when he appears in public. 3. In your possession;ready. The Girl Scouts have plenty of cookies on hand. Tim hadno […]...
30. See the world. Traveling abroad В топике Увидеть мир, путешествуя за границей, я делюсь своими рассуждениями – почему большинство людей путешествуют по всему миру, посещают разные интересные страны, любуются недостижимыми ранее красотами, восхищаются многообразием красок нашей планеты. Изучайте английский язык и путешествуйте, ведь познание мира – это самое интересное, что можно только придумать в жизни. A huge number of people […]...
31. Значение идиомы at hand [at hand] also [at close hand] or [near at hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Easy to reach; nearby. When he writes, he always keeps a dictionary at hand. 2. {formal} Coming soon; almost here. Examinations are past and Commencement Day is at hand....
32. Значение идиомы put one’s hand to [put one’s hand to] or [set one’s hand to] or [turn one’s hand to]{v. phr.} To start working at; try to do. Hal does a good job ateverything mat he turns his hand to. After Mr. Sullivan foundfarming unprofitable, he moved to town and turned his hand tocarpentry....
33. Значение идиомы the ropes [the ropes] {n. plural}, {informal} Thorough or special knowledgeof a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the world. Ona newspaper a cub reporter learns his job from an older reporter whoknows the ropes. When you go to a new school it takes a while tolearn the ropes. Betty showed Jane the […]...
34. Значение идиомы keep one’s mouth shut [keep one’s mouth shut] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be or stay silent.- A rude expression when used as a command. When the crooks werecaptured by the police, their leader warned them to keep their mouthsshut. Charles began to tell Barry how to kick the ball, and Barrysaid angrily, “Keep your mouth shut!” Syn.: SHUT UP....
35. Значение идиомы from hand to hand [from hand to hand] {adv. phr.} From one person to another andanother. The box of candy was passed from hand to hand. Janebrought her engagement ring, and it passed from hand to hand until allthe girls had admired it....
36. Значение идиомы live and learn [live and learn] You learn more new things the longer you live; youlearn by experience. – A proverb. “Live and learn,” said Mother. “Inever knew that the Indians once had a camp where our house is.” Janet made her new dress from cheap cloth, and when she washed it, itshrank and was too little. Live […]...
37. Значение идиомы common ground [common ground] {n.} Shared beliefs, interests, or ways of understanding; ways in which people are alike. Bob and Frank don’t like each other because they have no common ground. The only common ground between us is that we went to the same school. Compare: IN COMMON....
38. Значение идиомы on one hand [on one hand] {adv. phr.} Looking at a thing in one of two possibleways; from one point of view. – Usually used with “on the other hand”. John wants to be a printer or a teacher; on one hand, printing paysbetter; on the other hand, schools need good teachers....
39. Значение идиомы set in one’s ways [set in one’s ways] {adj. phr.} Stubborn; opinionated;unchangeable. My grandfather is so old and set in his ways thathe’ll eat nothing new....
40. Значение идиомы no two ways about it [no two ways about it] {n. phr.} No other choice; no alternative. The boss said there were no two ways about it; we would all have towork late to finish the job....