Значение идиомы in line

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1. Значение идиомы out of line[out of line ] {adv. phr.} Not in a straight line; away from atrue line. The two edges were out of line and there was a spacebetween them. The sergeant ordered the soldier who was out of lineto get properly lined up....
2. Значение идиомы down the line[down the line] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Down the road or street; straight ahead. The church is down the line a few blocks. 2. All the way; completely; thoroughly. Bob always follows the teacher’s directions right down the line....
3. Значение идиомы line[line] See: BLOW ONE’S LINES or FLUFF ONE’S LINES, CHOW LINE, DOWNTHE LINE, DRAW A LINE or DRAW THE LINE, DROP A LINE, END OF THE ROADor END OF THE LINE, FOUL LINE, GOAL LINE, GOAL LINE STAND, HOLD THELINE, HOOK, LINE AND SINKER, IN LINE, IN LINE WITH, INTO LINE, LAY ONTHE LINE or ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод идиомы lay something on the line / put something on the line, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lay something on the line / put something on the line Перевод: рисковать Пример: She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong. Она рискнула своей работой, когда сказала своему начальнику, что он был не прав....
5. Перевод идиомы in line, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in line Перевод: в очереди Пример: We stood in line for three hours while waiting for the concert tickets. Мы простояли в очереди три часа, пока ждали билеты на концерт....
6. Значение идиомы lay on the line[lay on the line] or [put on the line] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Topay or offer to pay. The sponsors had to lay nearly a milliondollars on the line to keep the show on TV. The bank is putting$5,000 on the line as a reward to anyone who catches the robber. Compare: PUT UP. 2. ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы draw a line[draw a line] or [draw the line] {v. phr.} 1. To think of as different. The law in this country draws a line between murder and man slaughter. Can you draw the line between a lie and a fib? 2. To set a limit to what will be done; say something cannot be done. We ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы into line[into line] {adv. phr.} 1. Into agreement. The department’sspending was brought into line with the budget. 2. Under control. Independent congressmen were brought into line by warnings that jobsfor their friends would be kept back. The players who had brokentraining rules fell into line when the coach warned them that theywould he put off the ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы chow line[chow line] {n.}, {slang} A line of people waiting for food. The chow line was already long when John got to the dining hall. The soldiers picked up trays and got into the chow line....
10. Значение идиомы foul line[foul line] {n.} 1. Either of two lines separating fair from foulground in baseball. Willie hit the ball just inside the foul linefor a double. 2. A line across the upper end of a bowling alleyacross which a bowler must not step. John bowled a strike but itdidn’t count because he stepped over the foul ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы get into line[get into line] {v. phr.} To cooperate; conform. The maverickmembers of the party were advised to get into line unless they wantedto be expelled. Contrast: OUT OF LINE....
12. Значение идиомы goal line stand[goal line stand] {n.} A strong defensive effort right in front ofthe goal line. A goal line stand by the home team held the visitorson the two-yard line....
13. Значение идиомы in line with[in line with] {prep.} In agreement with. Behavior at schoolparties must be in line with school rules. In line with the customof the school, the students had a holiday between Christmas and NewYear’s Day....
14. Значение идиомы hold the line[hold the line] {v. phr.} To keep a situation or trouble fromgetting worse; hold steady; prevent a setback or loss. The mayorheld the line on taxes. The company held the line on employment....
15. Значение идиомы in the line of duty[in the line of duty] {adj. phr.} Done or happening as part of ajob. The policeman was shot in the line of duty. The soldierhad to clean his rifle in the line of duty....
16. Значение идиомы line of scrimmage[line of scrimmage] {n. phr.} An imaginary line on a football fieldparallel to the goal lines where each play except the kickoff begins. The play was stopped at the line of scrimmage....
17. Значение идиомы get a line on[get a line on] {v. phr.} To receive special, sometimes evenconfidential information about something. Before Bill accepted hisnew position, he got a line on how the business was being run....
18. Перевод идиомы lay it on the line, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lay it on the line Перевод: сказать ясно, не оставлять сомнений; недвусмысленно заявить Пример: The librarian had to lay it on the line and tell everyone not to bring drinks into the library. Библиотекарю пришлось прямо всем сказать, что в библиотеку нельзя приносить напитки. You can lay it on the line. I want to ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы bring into line[bring into line] {v. phr.} To make someone conform to the accepted standard. Sam had to be brought into line when he refused to take his muddy shoes off the cocktail table....
20. Перевод слова lineLine — линия, черта, ряд Перевод слова To draw a line from A to B — провести линию от A до B a long line of low hills — длинный ряд невысоких холмов long-distance line — междугородная или международная линия Hold the Line! Не вешайте трубку! He stood second in Line. Он был вторым в ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы hook, line and sinker[hook, line and sinker] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without question ordoubt; completely. Johnny was so easily fooled that he fell forJoe’s story, hook, line and sinker. Mary was such a romantic girlthat she swallowed the story Alice told her about her date, hook, lineand sinker. Bobby trusted Jim so he was taken in by his hard-luckstory ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова carpenterCarpenter — плотник, столяр Перевод слова Jobbing carpenter — наемный, приходящий плотник carpenter’s shop — плотничья мастерская carpenter’s tool — плотницкий инструмент a carpenter by profession — плотник по профессии The Carpenter did a mediocre job. Плотник сделал посредственный работу. He apprenticed with a master Carpenter for two years. Он работал подмастерьем у плотника в ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы toe the line[toe the line] or [toe the mark] {v. phr.} To be very careful to dojust what you are supposed to do; obey the rules and do your duties. The new teacher will make Joe toe the line. Bill’s father isstrict with him and he has to toe the mark. Compare: WALK THE CHALK....
24. Значение идиомы hard line[hard line] {n. phr.} Tough political policy. Although moderneconomists were trying to persuade him to open up to the West, Castrohas always taken the hard line approach....
25. Значение идиомы bottom line[bottom line] {v.}, {informal} To finish; to bring to a conclusion. Okay, you guys, let’s bottom line this project and break for coffee....
26. Значение идиомы party line[party line] {n. phr.} Ideas, policies, and goals set forth by theleadership of a group or organization. Dan seldom has an originalidea but he keeps faithfully repeating his company’s party line....
27. Значение идиомы drop a line[drop a line] {v. phr.} To write someone a short letter or note. Please drop me a line when you get to Paris; I’d like to know that you’ve arrived safely....
28. Перевод идиомы draw the line at something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: draw the line at something Перевод: установить границы (дозволенного); провести черту, которую говорящий не собирается пересекать; решать остановиться на чем-либо Пример: We have to draw the line somewhere to limit the costs of the party. Нужно где-то остановиться, чтобы ограничить затраты на вечеринку. When it comes to drugs, he draws the line. He won’t ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы line of fire[line of fire] {n. phr.} The path that something fired or throwntakes. When the bandit and the police began to shoot, John wasalmost in their line of fire. Compare: CROSS FIRE....
30. Значение идиомы line up[line up] {v. phr.} 1. To take places in a line or formation; standside by side or one behind another; form a line or pattern. Theboys lined up and took turns diving off the springboard. Thefootball team lined up in a «T» formation. 2. To put in line. Johnlined up the pool balls. 3. To ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы line one’s pockets[line one’s pockets] also [line one’s purse] {v. phr.}, {informal}To get a lot of money unfairly; get rich by being dishonest. Thepoliceman lined his pockets by taking bribes. The inspector linedhis pockets by permitting contractors to use poor building materials. Compare: FEATHER ONE’S NEST....
32. Значение идиомы line of least resistance[line of least resistance] or [path of least resistance] {n. phr.}The easiest way; the way that takes least effort. In becoming adoctor like his father John had really just followed the line of leastresistance. Some parents take the path of least resistance withtheir children and let them do as they please....
33. Перевод идиомы bottom line, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bottom line Перевод: самое главное, существенное, важное Пример: We had to deal with a lot of difficulties, but the bottom line is that we did it. Нам пришлось иметь дело со многими трудностями, но самое важное — это у нас, все-таки, получилось....
34. Значение идиомы wall[wall] See: BACK TO THE WALL, BEAT ONE’S HEAD AGAINST A WALL, CLIMBTHE WALL, FORWARD WALL, HANDWRITING ON THE WALL, HOLE-IN-THE-WALL, STONE WALL or BRICK WALL, TO THE WALL....
35. Перевод идиомы draw the line between something and something else, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: draw the line between something and something else Перевод: разделять две вещи; отличать одно от другого; проводить границу, разграничить, различать Пример: It’s very hard to draw a line between slamming a door and just closing it loudly. Очень сложно провести границу между хлопаньем двери и просто громким ее закрытием....
36. Перевод идиомы swallow something hook, line, and sinker, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: swallow something hook, line, and sinker Перевод: принять наживку, попасться на удочку; полностью поверить в какую-либо ложь Пример: I swallowed the story hook, line, and sinker about how my friend lost his car keys. Я клюнул на историю моего друга о том, как он потерял свои ключи от машины....
37. Значение идиомы line drive[line drive] {n.} A batted baseball that is usually hit hard andtravels in the air not far above the ground. The batter hit a linedrive to left field for a single....
38. Значение идиомы sign on the dotted line[sign on the dotted line] {v. phr.} To attach one’s signature on animportant document, such as a contract, a bill of sales, etc. Theseller said to the buyer, «All you need to do is sign on the dottedline.»...
39. 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....
40. At the MoviesMy friend Jim and I decided to see the latest Blockbuster this weekend. I like a good Action movie once in a while. We decided to meet at the movie theater After work. When I got the theater, I looked around and didn’t see Jim. So, I thought I would get in line to buy ... Читать далее...