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Значение идиомы haul in
[haul in] or [haul up] or [pull in] {v.}, {slang} To bring beforesomeone in charge for punishment or questioning; arrest.
John washauled in to court for speeding.
The tramp was hauled up forsleeping on the sidewalk.
Compare: CALL ON THE CARPET.
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- 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....
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- Перевод слова punishment Punishment – наказание Перевод слова Capital punishment – смертная казнь corporal punishment – телесное наказание to endure punishment – отбыть наказание to exact punishment – налагать наказание Decency, not fear of Punishment, caused them to do the right thing. Порядочность, а не страх перед наказанием, заставила их делать правильные вещи. Take care or you will […]...
- Значение идиомы call the shots [call the shots] {v. phr.}, {informal} To give orders; be in charge; direct; control. Bob is a first-rate leader who knows how to call the shots. The quarterback called the shots well, and the team gained twenty yards in five plays. Syn.: CALL THE TUNE....
- Значение идиомы cut out [cut out ] {v.}, {slang} 1. To stop; quit. All right, now – let’s cut out the talking. He was teasing the dog and Joe told him to cut it out. Compare: BREAK UP. 2. To displace in favor. Tony cut Ed out with Mary. John cut out two or three other men in trying […]...
- Значение идиомы hit the road [hit the road] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To become a wanderer; to livean idle life; become a tramp or hobo. When Jack’s wife left him, hefelt a desire to travel, so he hit the road. 2. To leave, especiallyin a car. It is getting late, so I guess we will hit the road forhome. He […]...
- Перевод слова carpet Carpet – ковер Перевод слова Carpet of flowers – ковер цветов to beat a carpet – выбивать, выколачивать ковер to lay a carpet – постелить ковер We bought a new Carpet for the bedroom. Мы купили новый ковер для спальни. The ground was covered by a Carpet of leaves. Земля была покрыта ковром из листьев. […]...