Значение идиомы have it made

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1. Значение идиомы cow college[cow college] {n.}, {slang} 1. An agricultural college; a school where farming is studied. A new, bigger kind of apple is being grown at the cow college. 2. A new or rural college not thought to be as good as older or city colleges. John wanted to go to a big college in New York ... Читать далее...
2. Showing ImmaturityRomero: Are you going to tell Amber that she can’t have Saturday Off of work or should I? Alice: You’d better tell her. I don’t think she’s going To take it well. Romero: I’ll do it, but I’m not looking forward to it. She can be really Immature when she doesn’t get what she wants. ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы come through[come through] {v.}, {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through....
4. Значение идиомы have it over[have it over] or [have it all over] {v. phr.} To be better than;be superior to. Anne has it all over Jane in looks and charm. Aprofessional golfer usually has it all over an amateur. A jeep hasit over a regular car on rough mountain trails. Compare: BEAT ALLHOLLOW....
5. Poor Road ConditionsAlice: I’m really glad I let you talk me into going for a bike ride. It’s been years since I’ve been on a Bicycle. Sam: This is the only way to travel. You get to really see the Scenery and enjoy the fresh air. Alice: Hey, watch out! You almost dropped into that huge pothole. ... Читать далее...
6. A historical exampleA young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father, who was a rabbi, if they could discuss his use of the family car. His father took him into his study and said, «I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study your Talmud a little, get your hair ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы well-to-do[well-to-do] {adj.} Having or making enough money to livecomfortably; prosperous. John’s father owns a company and hisfamily is well-to-do. — Often used with «the» like a plural noun. This is the part of town where the well-to-do live. Compare: IN THELAP OF LUXURY, IN THE CHIPS, ON EASY STREET....
8. Значение идиомы in the long run[in the long run] {adv. phr.} In the end; in the final result. John knew that lie could make a success of the little weekly paper inthe long run. You may make good grades by studying only beforeexaminations, but you will succeed in the long run only by studyinghard every day....
9. Значение идиомы gone goose[gone goose] also [gone gosling] {n.}, {slang} A person for whomthere is no hope. Herbert’s grades have been so low that he is agone goose for the year. The man was a gone gosling when apoliceman caught him breaking the store window....
10. Значение идиомы spending money[spending money] or [pocket money] {n.} Money that is given to aperson to spend. When the seniors went to New York City on a trip, each was given $10 in spending money. Father gave John a nickel inpocket money when he went to the store with Mother....
11. Значение идиомы get a load of[get a load of] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take a good look at; see — Often used to show surprise oradmiration. Get a load of that pretty girl! Get a load ofDick’s new car! Compare: LOOK OVER. 2. To listen to carefully or withinterest, especially exciting news. — Often used as a command: Get ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы howling success[howling success] {n.}, {informal} A great success; something thatis much praised; something that causes wide enthusiasm. The partywas a howling success. The book was a howling success....
13. Значение идиомы carrot and stick[carrot and stick] {n. phr.} The promise of reward and threat of punishment, both at the same time. John’s father used the carrot and stick when he talked about his low grades....
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. Перевод слова factoryFactory — завод, фабрика Перевод слова Factory test — заводское испытание factory waste — промышленные отходы factory world — производственная обстановка The Factory has been retooled. Фабрика была переоборудована. It was he who got the Factory working. Именно благодаря ему завод начал работать. The whole Factory stank of decaying fish. По всему заводу распространился запах ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы nothing succeeds like success[nothing succeeds like success] Success in one thing makes successin other things easier; people like a successful person. — A proverb. The girls all like Bob because he is football captain. Nothingsucceeds like success....
17. Buying GlassesAlice: Ooh, look at these! Don’t I look great? I’ve always wanted Sunglasses like these. Pierre: You’re supposed to be here helping me pick out Frames for my new Bifocals. Alice: I don’t know why you won’t get Progressives. That’s what everybody is getting these days. Pierre: I’ve always had bifocals and that’s what I’m ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы bail out[bail out ] {v.} 1. To secure release from prison until trial by leaving or promising money or property for a while. When college students got into trouble with the police, the college president would always bail them out. 2. {informal} To free from trouble by giving or lending money. He started a small business, ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы work out[work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. ... Читать далее...
20. Making Office RenovationsAlice: I can’t hear you over that Hammering. When are these Renovations going to be done? Dilbert: They’re already two weeks past the scheduled Completion date and I can only Guess at the Cost overruns. Alice: It feels like they’re never going to finish. Dilbert: I know. When the renovations were announced, I was glad ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы what’s with[what’s with] or [what’s up with] also [what’s by] {slang} What ishappening to; what is wrong; how is everything; what can you tell meabout. Mary looks worried. What’s with her? What’s with our oldfriends? I’m fine. What’s with you?...
22. Значение идиомы get through one’s head[get through one’s head] {v. phr.} 1. To understand or believe. Jack couldn’t get it through his head that his father wouldn’t lethim go to camp if his grades didn’t improve. At last Mary got itthrough her head that she had failed to pass the test. 2. To makesomeone understand or believe. I’ll get it ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы blow into[blow into] {v.}, {slang} To arrive at unexpectedly or in a carefree way. Bill blows into college at the last minute after every vacation. Why Tom, when did you blow into town?...
24. Значение идиомы cut the mustard[cut the mustard] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do well enough in what needs to be done; to succeed. His older brothers and sisters helped Max through high school, but he couldn’t cut the mustard in college....
25. Значение идиомы big deal[big deal] {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} Trifles; an unimportant, unimpressive thing or matter. So you became college president — big deal!...
26. Значение идиомы by dint of[by dint of] {prep.} By the exertion of; by the use of; through. By dint of sheer toughness and real courage, he lived through the jungle difficulties and dangers. His success in college was largely by dint of hard study....
27. Значение идиомы go hang[go hang] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To stop being of interest orimportance; be forgotten. — Usually used with «let». Mr. Johnsonlet his business go hang after his wife died. 2. To leave you alone;not bother. When the neighbor told Father how to manage hischildren, Father told him to go hang. Compare: TELL WHERE TO GET ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы old college try[old college try] {n. phr.} An attempt to win a favor from anotherby mentioning the fact that one had gone to the same college oruniversity as the party from whom the favor is requested. Since heneeded a job, he decided to use the old college try when he contactedJerry, but it didn’t work. Compare: OLD ... Читать далее...
29. Carroll Lewis — Льюис КэрроллLewis Carroll was the pen-name of Charles L. Dodgson, the man who wrote a famous book for children «Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland». Charles L. Dodgson was born in England in 1832. He got his early education at a public school. Then he became a student at Oxford. Charles studied mathematics and later taught this subject ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы close down[close down] or [shut down] {v.} To stop all working, as in a factory; stop work entirely; also: to stop operations in. The factory closed down for Christmas. The company shut down the condom plant for Easter....
31. Значение идиомы College Boards[College Boards] {n.} A set of examinations given to test a student’s readiness and ability for college. John got a high score on his College Boards. College Boards test both what a student has learned and his ability to learn....
32. Значение идиомы Aunt Tom[Aunt Tom] {n.}, {slang}, {originally from Black English} A successful professional or business woman who, due to her success in a masculine profession, doesn’t care about the women’s liberation movement or the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Hermione is a regular Aunt Tom, she’ll never vote for the ERA....
33. Перевод слова successSuccess — успех, удача, процветание Перевод слова Military successes — военные успехи to achieve success — добиться успеха to have great success in life — преуспеть в жизни He is sure of Success. Он уверен в успехе. His plan was a Success. Его план удался. The Success repays hard work. Успех — это вознаграждение за ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы on the lam[on the lam] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {slang} Running away, especially from the law; in flight. The bank robber was on the lamfor ten months before the police caught him. — Sometimes used in thephrase «take it on the lam». After a big quarrel with her father, the girl took it on the lam....
35. Значение идиомы dig down[dig down] {v.}, {slang} To spend your own money. The school let the club use the bus and driver free for their trip, but they had to dig down to pay for gas and meals. «So you broke Mrs. Brown’s window?» Tom’s father said, «You’ll have to dig down and pay for it»....
36. Значение идиомы fat chance[fat chance] {n. phr.}, {slang} Little or no possibility; almost nochance. A high school team would have a fat chance of beating astrong college team. Jane is pretty and popular; you will have afat chance of getting a date with her. Compare: GHOST OF A....
37. 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.»...
38. Значение идиомы scare up[scare up] or [scrape up] {v.}, {informal} To find, collect, or gettogether with some effort when needed. The boy scared up enoughmoney to go to college. «Will you stay for supper?» she asked. «Ican scare up enough for us all.» He managed to scrape up the moneyfor his speeding fine....
39. 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!...
40. Значение идиомы kettle of fish[kettle of fish] {v. phr.}, {informal} Something to be considered;how things are; a happening; business. I thought he needed money, but it was another kettle of fish — his car had disappeared. -Usually used with «pretty», «fine», «nice», but meaning bad trouble. He had two flat tires and no spare on a country road at ... Читать далее...