Значение идиомы high season

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1. Значение идиомы out of season[out of season] {adv. phr.} 1. Not at the right or lawful time forhunting or catching. The boys were caught fishing out of season. 2. Not at the usual time for growing and selling. The corn we getout of season is different from the kind we grow here. Contrast: INSEASON....
2. Значение идиомы in season[in season] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. {literary} At the proper orbest time. Fred’s father told him that he was not old enough yetbut that he would learn to drive in season. 2a. At the right orlawful time for hunting or catching. Deer will be in season nextweek. In spring we’ll go fishing when trout ... Читать далее...
3. Traveling Off-SeasonKavita: What I wouldn’t give to Get away for a little vacation! Bill: Me, too, but we can’t Afford it. Kavita: Oh, I don’t know. It’s Off-season in a lot of popular places right now, so it may be Doable. Bill: Maybe. We’d have to find some pretty Deep discounts. There is a big advantage ... Читать далее...
4. 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....
5. Значение идиомы off one’s high horse[off one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not acting proudand scornful; humble and agreeable. The girls were so kind to Nancyafter her mother died that she came down off her high horse and madefriends with them. 2. Acting friendly again; not angry and unpleasantany more; agreeable. Sally wouldn’t speak to anyone all afternoonbecause she ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы off season, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: off season Перевод: не сезон Пример: It was off season so we got a very cheap rate for the hotel room. Был не сезон, поэтому мы недорого смогли снять комнату в гостинице....
7. Значение идиомы on one’s high horse[on one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Acting as if youare better than others; being very proud and scornful. Martha waschairman of the picnic committee, and at the picnic she was on herhigh horse, telling everyone what to do. Mrs. Jones asked to see aless expensive hat. The salesgirl got up on her high ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова seasonSeason — сезон, время года Перевод слова The alternations of the seasons — чередование времен года the four seasons — четыре времени года the rush season — сезон наибольшего спроса The pick was poor this Season. Небогатый был сбор в этом сезоне. The Season is still young. Сезон только начинается. Deer Season starts next week. ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы high[high] See: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, FLYING HIGH, GO THROUGH HELLAND HIGH WATER, HELL AND HIGH WATER, HIT THE HIGH SPOTS, LIVE HIGH OFFTHE HOG or EAT HIGH ON THE HOG, OFF ONE’S HIGH HORSE, ON TOP OF THEWORLD or SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD also SITTING ON HIGHCOTTON, RIDING HIGH....
10. Пословица / поговорка live high off the hog / eat high off the hog — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: live high off the hog / eat high off the hog Перевод: жить в роскоши; жить припеваючи Эквивалент в русском языке: как сыр в масле кататься Пример: I have been living high off the hog since I got my new job with its high salary. С тех пор, как я получил свою ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы high time[high time] {adj. phr.}, {used predicatively} Dire, necessary, and sufficient circumstances prompting action. Itis high time we sold the old house; it will fall apart within a year....
12. Preparing for the Busy SeasonYuko: What’s all this? Reza: We’re Gearing up for the Busy season. We don’t want to Get caught with our pants down like we did last season. Yuko: Last season, we had an unusual number of visitors because of the Unseasonably warm weather. We can’t expect Lightening to strike twice. Reza: We have to prepare ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы high jinks[high jinks] {n. phr.}, {informal} Noisy or rough gaiety; wildplay; tricks. The sailors were on shore leave, and high jinks wereto be expected. The high school seniors engaged in high jinksafter commencement....
14. Значение идиомы eat high on the hog[eat high on the hog] or [eat high off the hog] {v. phr.} To eat or live well or elegantly. For the first few daysafter the check arrived, they ate high on the hog. Compare: IN CLOVERor IN THE CLOVER, ON EASY STREET....
15. 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 ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы high-hat[high-hat ] {adj.}, {slang} Treating others as inferior; actingabove others. It was an expensive place to eat, and the customerswere likely to be a little high-hat. Jones acted high-hat towardanyone poorer than he....
17. Award Show SeasonIt’s That time of year again. It’s Award show season. No, I’m not talking about the Nobel Prizes. I’m talking about the entertainment awards. This is the time of year when the TV shows and movies are Nominated as the best of the year. Celebrities get together at an award Ceremony and the winners are ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод идиомы high horse, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: high horse Перевод: высокомерное, надменное или презрительное отношение (часто используется в выражениях Get on your high horse и Get off your high horse) Пример: Get off your high horse and stop acting so mean. Перенстань быть таким высокомерным, и хватит так низко себя вести....
19. Значение идиомы high-sounding[high-sounding] {adj.} Sounding important; said for showing off;too fancy. The politician’s speech was full of high-soundingwords. Mr. Brown filled his son with many high-sounding ideasabout life....
20. Значение идиомы high-handed[high-handed] {adj.} Depending on force rather than right; bossy;dictatorial. With high-handed daring, John helped himself to thebest food on the table. Mr. Smith was a high-handed tyrant in hisoffice....
21. Значение идиомы high gear[high gear] {n. phr.}, {informal} Top speed; full activity. Production got into high gear after the vacation. An advertisingcampaign for the new toothpaste promptly moved into high gear....
22. Значение идиомы high as a kite[high as a kite] {adj.} 1. As excited and happy as one can possiblybe. When Eric won the lottery he was high as a kite. 2.Intoxicated or under the influence of some drug. Jeff has beendrinking again and he is high as a kite. Compare: THREE SHEETS IN TOTHE WIND....
23. Значение идиомы high-and-mighty[high-and-mighty] {adj.}, {informal} Feeling more important orsuperior to someone else; too proud of yourself. John wasn’tinvited to the party, because he acted too high-and-mighty. Marybecome high-and-mighty when she won the prize, and Joan would not goaround with her any more. Compare: STUCK-UP....
24. Значение идиомы knee-high to a grasshopper[knee-high to a grasshopper] also [knee-high to a duck] {adj. phr.}, {informal} As tall as a very small child; very young. Charles started reading when he was knee-high to a grasshopper. I’ve known Mary ever since she was knee-high to a duck....
25. Значение идиомы hit the high spots[hit the high spots] {v. phr.} To consider, mention, or see onlythe more important parts of something such as a book, war, or schoolcourse. In his lecture, the speaker hit the high spots of hissubject. The first course in general science hits only the highspots of the physical sciences. The Bakers went to the fair ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы high sign[high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. — Used with «get» or «give». The Joneses saw us across the hoteldining room and gave us the high sign. John could see that Gracewanted to tell him something, but he got her attention ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы high-class[high-class] {adj.} Of the best quality; very good; superior. — Avoided by many careful speakers. When Mr. Brown got a raise inpay, Mrs. Brown started to look for a high-class apartment. Mrs. Smith always gets her clothing at high-class shops. Mr. Jonesalways gets his office workers from Burns Agency because they havehigh-class help. Compare: FIRST-CLASS....
28. Значение идиомы look high and low for[look high and low for] {v. phr.} To look everywhere; search allover. Everyone has been looking high and low for the lost key butno one could find it....
29. Значение идиомы high on[high on] {adj. phr.} 1. Intoxicated on some drug or alcoholicdrink. Rob was severely scolded by the dean for always being highon marijuana. 2. Enthusiastic about something. Jeff is high onBeethoven and Brahms....
30. Значение идиомы flying high[flying high] {adj.}, {slang} Very happy; joyful. Jack wasflying high after his team won the game. Compare: IN THE CLOUDS, ONTOP OP THE WORLD....
31. Значение идиомы act high and mighty[act high and mighty] {v. phr.} To wield power; act overbearingly; order others around; look down on others. Paul is an inexperienced teacher and he acts high and mighty with his students....
32. Значение идиомы come down off one’s high horse[come down off one’s high horse] {v. phr.} To become less arrogant; to assume a more modest disposition. The boastful candidate for Congress quickly came down off his high horse when he was soundly beaten by his opponent....
33. Значение идиомы know one in high places[know one in high places] {v. phr.} To be connected with people inpower. Ted’s grandfather was the mayor of Chicago so he knowspeople in high places....
34. Значение идиомы high camp[high camp] {n.}, {slang}, {show business} 1. Kitsch, orpretentious material in bad taste that is still liked by higher classaudiences. «The Potsdam Quartet» is a play full of high camp. 2.An exaggerated movie or theater scene that loses believability. Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Sledge Hammer are so full of high campthat no sensible people ... Читать далее...
35. My favourite seasonВ топике Мое любимое время года – я расскажу, какой из четырех сезонов года мне нравится больше всего. Зима, весна и осень — хороши по-своему, но я люблю именно лето. И не только потому, что мой день рождения в июне, но и потому что это время каникул. Летом наша семья отправляется на отдых к морю. ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы at all costs[at all costs] {adv. phr.} At any expense of time, effort, or money. Regardless of the results. Mr. Jackson intended to save his son’s eyesight at all costs. Carl is determined to succeed in his new job at all costs....
37. 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....
38. Значение идиомы come hell or high water[come hell or high water] {adv. phr.}, {informal} No matter what happens; whatever may come. Grandfather said he would go to the fair, come hell or high water. Compare: COME WHAT MAY, THROUGH THE MILL....
39. Перевод идиомы get off one’s high horse, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get off one’s high horse Перевод: вести себя поскромнее, попроще; перестать быть высокомерным или надменным Пример: «Sometimes you are so annyoing! Get off your high horse and stop thinking that you’re better than me!» Иногда ты такой назойливый! Хватит быть таким надменным и думать, чтоы ты лучше меня! We should all get off our ... Читать далее...
40. 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...