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Значение идиомы high and dry

[high and dry] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Up above the water; beyondthe reach of splashing or waves.

Mary was afraid she had left hertowel where the tide would reach it, but she found it high and dry.

When the tide went out the boat was high and dry.

2. Without anyoneto help; alone and with no help.

When the time came to put up thedecorations, Mary was left high and dry.

At first the other boyshelped, but when the work got hard. Bob found himself high and dry.

Compare: LEAVE IN THE LURCH, OUT IN THE COLD.



Traditions of english speaking countries holidays in the usa перевод.
Топик на английском my family.

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  23. Значение идиомы high fashion[high fashion] or [high style] {n. phr.} The new style in women’sdress set each season by designers in Paris or other fashion centersand accepted by fashionable women. The high styles designed inParis are often quickly copied by makers of cheap clothing....
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  34. Значение идиомы green around the gills[green around the gills] or [pale around the gills] {adj. phr.},{slang} Pale-faced from fear or sickness; sickly; nauseated. Bill’sfather took him for a ride in his boat while the waves were rough, andwhen he came back he was green around the gills. The car almosthit Mary crossing the street, and she was pale around the ... Читать далее...
  35. Значение идиомы high seas[high seas] {n. phr.} The open ocean, not the waters near thecoast. It was a big powerful liner built to sail on the high seas. The ships of every country have the right to sail on the highseas....
  36. Значение идиомы turn the tide[turn the tide] {v. phr.} To change what looks like defeat intovictory. We were losing the game until Jack got there. His comingturned the tide for us, and we won. Compare: TIP THE SCALES....
  37. Значение идиомы high season[high season] {n. phr.} The time of year when the largest number ofpassengers are travelling; the time when airfare costs more. We hadto pay $100 more for our tickets because it was the high season. Contrast: LOW SEASON....
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  39. Перевод идиомы in high hear / in full gear, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in high hear / in full gear Перевод: 1. на полной скорости, на высшей передаче, на пределе (о машине, об автоматике, и т. п.) 2. в полном разгаре Пример: When my car is in high gear, it goes very fast. Когда моя машина едет на высшей передаче, скорость очень высокая. The preparation for the ... Читать далее...
  40. Перевод идиомы (to be) in high spirits, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (to be) in high spirits Перевод: быть в хорошем расположении духа Пример: They are in high spirits since their home team won the tournament. У них хорошее настроение, потому что команда из их города выиграла чемпионат....

Значение идиомы high and dry