Значение идиомы holy cats

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1. Значение идиомы good grief![good grief!] {interj.}, {informal} Wow! Indication of surprise, good or bad. “Good grief,” Joe cried out loud. “Is this all youwill pay me for my hard work?” What a figure Melanie has, goodgrief! I wonder if she would be willing to go out with me. Compare:GOODNESS GRACIOUS!, HEAVENLY DAYS!, HOLY CATS or HOLY COW or […]...
2. Значение идиомы holy terror[holy terror] {n.}, {informal} A very disobedient or unruly child;brat. All the children are afraid of Johnny because he’s a holyterror....
3. Значение идиомы rain cats and dogs[rain cats and dogs] or [rain buckets] or [rain pitchforks] {v. phr.}, {informal} To rain very hard; come down in torrents. In themiddle of the picnic it started to rain cats and dogs, and everybodygot soaked. Terry looked out of the window and said, “It’s rainingpitchforks, so we can’t go out to play right now.”...
4. Перевод слова holyHoly – священный, святой Перевод слова Holy water – святая вода holy ground – освященная земля holy man – праведник, святой We don’t treat the items as Holy relics. Мы не считаем эти предметы священными реликвиями. They were joined together in Holy matrimony. Они были соединены священными узами брака. He sprinkled the coffin with Holy […]...
5. Значение идиомы gee whiz[gee whiz] {interj.}, {informal} Used as an exclamation to showsurprise or other strong feeling. Rare in written English. Geewhiz! I am late again....
6. Перевод идиомы rain cats and dogs, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: rain cats and dogs Перевод: льет, как из ведра (о дожде) Пример: It has been raining cats and dogs all morning. Все утро дождь льет, как из ведра....
7. Значение идиомы yum-yum[yum-yum] {interj.}, {informal} – Used usually by or to children, to express great delight, especially in the taste of food. “Yum-Yum! That pie is good!”...
8. Значение идиомы tut-tut[tut-tut] {interj.}, {informal} Used to express mild disapproval. “Tut-tut,” said the teacher. “You shouldn’t cross the street withoutlooking.” Tut-tut, put that piece of candy back. You’ve alreadyhad three pieces....
9. Значение идиомы cat[cat] See: COPY CAT, CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT, FRAIDY-CAT or FRAID-CAT or SCAREDY CAT OY SCARED-CAT, HOLY CATS, LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, LOOK LIKE THE CAT THAT ATE THE CANARY, PLAY CAT AND MOUSE WITH, RAIN CATS AND DOGS....
10. I’ve never understood why women love catsI’ve never understood why women love cats. Cats are independent, they don’t listen, they don’t come in when you call, they like to stay out all night, come home and expect to be fed and stroked, then want to be left alone and sleep. In other words, every quality that women hate in a man, […]...
11. Значение идиомы and how![and how!] {interj.}, {informal} Yes, that is certainly right! – Used for emphatic agreement. “Did you see the game?” “And how!” “Isn’t Mary pretty?” “And how she is!” Syn.: YOU BET, YOU SAID IT. Compare: BUT GOOD....
12. A lawyer and two friends, a Rabbi and a Hindu holy manA lawyer and two friends, a Rabbi and a Hindu holy man, had car trouble in the countryside and asked to spend the night with a farmer. The farmer said, “There might be a problem. You see, I only have room for two to sleep, one of you must sleep in the barn.” “No problem,” […]...
13. There were two cats that enjoyed running togetherThere were two cats that enjoyed running together. The first cat was english, called One-two-three. The other was french and called Un-deux-trois. One day when they were running they came to a huge river. The cats took a large run up and leapt as far as they could. Which cat drowned? Un-deux-trois cat sank (un […]...
14. A dentis appointmentTwo guys are susposed to meet at 4:30. Charley shows up at 4:30 and waits. Finally, at almost 5:00, Paul shows up and Charley says, “Where have you been? You’re a 1/2 hour late.” Paul replies, “Sorry, I had to go to the dentist. My dick’s been hurting bad.” Charley says, “If your dick’s been […]...
15. Значение идиомы slow burn[slow burn] {n.}, {informal} A slowly increasing feeling of anger. The boys kept teasing John, and watched him do a slow burn. Barbara’s slow burn ended only when Mary explained themisunderstanding....
16. Значение идиомы here goes[here goes] {interj.}, {informal} I am ready to begin; I am nowready and willing to take the chance; I am hoping for the best. – Saidespecially before beginning something that takes skill, luck, orcourage. “Here goes!” said Charley, as he jumped off the highdiving board. “Here goes!” said Mary as she started the test....
17. Allergic to CatsWhen I was little, we had a family pet. His name was Jupiter and he was a Kitten. I wanted a cat more than anything else and finally, my parents Gave in and said that we could have one. We went to the Pound and saw dozens of cats of different Breeds. We went from […]...
18. Значение идиомы good night[good night] {interj.} 1. Used as a polite phrase when you leavesomeone at night. “Good night!” said Bob as he left Dick’s houseafter the party. “I’ll see you in the morning.” Bill said goodnight to his parents and went upstairs to bed. 2. or [good grief] – Used to show surprise and often some fear […]...
19. Значение идиомы huh-uh[huh-uh] or [hum-um] or [uh-uh] {adv.}, {informal} No. – Used onlyin speech or to record dialogue. Did Mary come? Huh-uh. Is itraining out? Uh-uh. Contrast: UH-UH....
20. Значение идиомы have a go at[have a go at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try, especially afterothers have tried. Bob asked Dick to let him have a go at shootingat the target with Dick’s rifle. She had a go at archery, but didnot do very well....
21. Значение идиомы same here[same here] {informal} And it is the same with me; and the same forme. – Used only in speech. Mary ordered an ice cream soda, and Jillsaid, “Same here.” Tom said he was too tired to run any further, and Bill said, “Same here.”...
22. Значение идиомы the creeps[the creeps] {n.}, {informal} 1. An uncomfortable tightening of theskin caused by fear or shock. Reading the story of a ghost gave Joethe creeps. The queer noises in the old house gave Mary thecreeps. 2. A strong feeling of fear or disgust. The cold, damp, lonely swamp gave John the creeps. The dog was so […]...
23. Значение идиомы have oneself[have oneself] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To enjoy. – Sometimes usedin very informal speech to provide emphasis. As soon as theirparents left, the boys had themselves some fun. After working hardall day, John had himself a good night’s sleep....
24. Значение идиомы take the edge off[take the edge off] also [take off the edge] {v. phr.} To lessen, weaken, soften or make dull. Eating a candy bar before dinner hastaken the edge off Becky’s appetite. Bob was sorry for hurting Tomand that took the edge off Tom’s anger. A headache took the edgeoff Dick’s pleasure in the movie....
25. Значение идиомы from scratch[from scratch] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With no help from anythingdone before; from the beginning; from nothing. Dick built a radiofrom scratch. In sewing class, Mary already knew how to sew alittle, but Jane had to start from scratch. Compare: FROM THE GROUNDUP....
26. Значение идиомы come round[come round] or [come around] {v.} 1. To happen or appear again and again in regular order. And so Saturday night came around again. I will tell him when he comes round again. 2. {informal} To get back health or knowledge of things; get well from sickness or a faint. Someone brought out smelling salts […]...
27. Значение идиомы out cold[out cold] {adv.} or {adj.}, {informal} Unconscious; in a faint. The ball hit Dick in the head and knocked him out cold for tenminutes. They tried to lift Mary when she fell down, but she wasout cold. Syn.: OUT LIKE A LIGHT. Compare: PASS OUT....
28. Значение идиомы feel one’s oats[feel one’s oats] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To feel frisky or playful;be eager and excited. The horses were feeling their oats. Whenthey first got to camp, the boys were feeling their oats. 2. To actin a proud or important way. The new gardener was feeling his oatsand started to boss the other men....
29. Значение идиомы on deck[on deck] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On a floor of a ship open to theoutdoors. The passengers were playing shufflehoard on deck. Thesailors kept busy cleaning and painting on deck. 2. {informal} Readyto do something; present. The scout leader told the boys to be ondeck at 8:00 Saturday morning for the hike. Dick was […]...
30. Limiting Free SpeechToshi: You can’t go outside looking like that! What are you thinking? Celeste: I’m Exercising my Right of free speech. I’ve put on these clothes and painted my body this way to protest the treatment of women. I want to send a message. Toshi: You’re crazy if you think people are going To take you […]...
31. Значение идиомы separate the men from the boys[separate the men from the boys] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show whohas strength, courage and loyalty and find who do not. When theship hit an iceberg and sank, it separated the men from the boys. The mile run separates the men from the boys....
32. Значение идиомы let off steam[let off steam] or [blow off steam] {v. phr.} 1. To let or makesteam escape; send out steam. The janitor let off some steambecause the pressure was too high. 2. {informal} To get rid ofphysical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be veryactive physically after forced quiet. After the long ride on thebus, […]...
33. Значение идиомы you said it[you said it] or [you can say that again] {interj.}, {slang} – Usedto show strong agreement with what another person has said. “Thatsure was a good show.” “You said it!” “It sure is hot!” “You cansay that again!” Compare: SAY A MOUTHFUL....
34. Значение идиомы take off[take off] {v. phr.} 1a. To leave fast; depart suddenly; run away. The dog took off after a rabbit. Compare: LIGHT OUT. 1b.{informal} To go away; leave. The six boys got into the car andtook off for the drug store. 2. To leave on a flight, begin going up. A helicopter is able to take […]...
35. Значение идиомы snap out of[snap out of] {v.}, {informal} To change quickly from a bad habit, mood, or feeling to a better one. – Often used with “it”. Mary wasunhappy when her fiance abandoned her, but she snapped out of it whenshe met a new young man. The coach told the lazy player to snapout of it....
36. Значение идиомы so help me[so help me] {interj.}, {informal} I promise; I swear; may I bepunished if I lie. I’ve told you the truth, so help me. So helpme, there was nothing else I could do....
37. Значение идиомы pay off[pay off] {v. phr.} 1. To pay the wages of. The men were paidoff just before quitting time, the last day before the holiday. 2. Topay and discharge from a job. When the building was completed hepaid off the laborers. 3. To hurt who has done wrong toyou; get revenge on. When Bob tripped Dick, […]...
38. Значение идиомы pep talk[pep talk] {n.}, {informal} A speech that makes people feel good sothey will try harder and not give up. The football coach gave theteam a pep talk. Mary was worried about her exams, but felt betterafter the teacher’s pep talk....
39. This is what should happen to ALL CATS!This is what should happen to ALL CATS..! HOW TO WASH THE CAT 1. Thoroughly clean the toilet. 2. Add the required amount of shampoo to the toilet water and have both lids up. 3. Find the cat and soothe him while you carry him toward the bathroom. 4. In one smooth movement, put the […]...
40. Значение идиомы I’ll say[I’ll say] or [I tell you] {interj.}, {informal} I agree with thiscompletely. – Used for emphasis. Did the children all enjoy AuntSally’s pecan pie? I’ll say! I’ll say this is a good movie!...