Значение идиомы in one fell swoop

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1. Значение идиомы fall in with[fall in with] {v.}, {informal} 1. To meet by accident. Maryfell in with some of her friends downtown. 2. To agree to help with;support. I fell in with Jack’s plan to play a trick on his father. 3. To become associated with a group detrimental to the newcomer. John fell in with a wild bunch; ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы blow one’s top[blow one’s top] {v. phr.} To become very excited, angry, hysterical, or furious. «No need to blow your top, Al,» his wife said, «just because you lost a few dollars.»...
3. Значение идиомы fall on[fall on] or [fall upon] {v.} 1. To go and fight with; attack. The robbers fell on him from behind trees. 2. {formal} To meet. The famous poet fell upon unhappy days....
4. Значение идиомы blow a fuse[blow a fuse] or [blow a gasket] or [blow one’s top] or [blow one’s stack] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become extremely angry; express rage in hot words. When Mr. McCarthy’s son got married against his wishes, he blew a fuse. When the umpire called Joe out at first, Joe blew his top and was sent ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы on the cuff[on the cuff] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {informal} Agreeing to paylater; to be paid for later; on credit. Peter lost the money thatMother gave him to buy meat, and the store would not let him have meaton the cuff. Many people buy cars and television sets on thecuff....
6. Значение идиомы fall in for[fall in for] {v.} To receive; get. The boy fell in for somesympathy when he broke his leg. The team manager fell in for mostof the blame when his team lost the playoffs....
7. Значение идиомы at a blow[at a blow] or [at a stroke] or [at one stroke] {adv. phr.} Immediately; suddenly; with one quick or forceful action. The pirates captured the ship and captured a ton of gold at a blow. A thousand men lost their jobs at a stroke when the factory closed. All the prisoners escaped at one stroke. ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы blow one’s brains out[blow one’s brains out] {v. phr.} 1. To shoot yourself in the head. Mr. Jones lost all his wealth, so he blew his brains out. 2. {slang} To work very hard; overwork yourself. The boys blew their brains out to get the stage ready for the play. Mary is not one to blow her brains ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы fall back on[fall back on] or [fall back upon] v. 1. To retreat to. Theenemy made a strong attack, and the soldiers fell back on the fort. 2. To go for help to; turn to in time of need. When the big billsfor Mother’s hospital care came, Joe was glad he had money in the bankto fall ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы fall behind[fall behind] {v.} To go slower than others and be far behind them. When the campers took a hike in the woods, two boys fell behind andgot lost. Frank’s lessons were too hard for him, and he soon fellbehind the rest of the class. Mary was not promoted because shedreamed too much and fell behind ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы fall to[fall to] {v.} 1. To begin to work. The boys fell to and quicklycut the grass. Syn.: TURN TO. 2. To begin to fight. They took outtheir swords and fell to. 3. To begin to eat. The hungry boys fellto before everyone sat down. 4. Begin; start. The old friends metand fell to talking about ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы spin one’s wheels[spin one’s wheels] {v. phr.} 1. Said of cars stuck in snow or mudwhose wheels are turning without the car moving forward. There wasso much snow on the driveway that my car’s wheels were spinning in itand we couldn’t get going. 2. To exert effort in a job without makingany progress. I’ve been working for ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы cut in[cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. — Often used with «on». A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы albatross around one’s neck[albatross around one’s neck] {n. phr.}, {literary} Guilt, the haunting past, an unforgettable problem. Even though it was an accident, John’s father’s death has been an albatross around John’s neck. Compare: MONKEY ON ONE’S BACK....
15. Значение идиомы spread oneself too thin[spread oneself too thin] {v. phr.} To try to do too many things atone time. As the owner, chef, waiter, and dishwasher of hisrestaurant, Pierre was spreading himself too thin....
16. Значение идиомы by chance[by chance] {adv. phr.} Without any cause or reason; by accident; accidentally. Tom met Bill by chance. The apple fell by chance on Bobby’s head....
17. Значение идиомы money[money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
18. Parts of a CityTanya: We’ve been here for three days and I’m still getting lost. Darren: Here’s a map. These are the Residential neighborhoods. See? This is where we’re staying. Tanya: I know, I know. But where were we today? The tour bus went down so many Alleys that I Lost my bearings after 10 minutes. I thought ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы now — now[now — now] {coord. adv.} Sometimes… sometimes; by turns; atone time… then at another. — Often used with adjectives that arevery different or opposite, especially to show change. The weatherchanged every day; it was now hot, now cool. The band playeddifferent songs, now fast, now slow; now soft, now loud. Billy ranso quickly he seemed ... Читать далее...
20. Diary EntriesAUG. 12 Moved to our new home in Ohio. It is so beautiful here. The hills are so majestic. I can hardly wait to see them with snow covering them. I love it here. OCT. 14 Ohio is the most beautiful place on Earth. The leaves are turned all the colors and shades of red ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова literaryLiterary — литературный Перевод слова Literary studies — литературные исследования literary works — литературные произведения the literary profession — профессия литератора или писателя She hired a Literary agent. Она наняла литературного агента. The Literary language of England became afflicted with Gallicisms. Литературный язык Англии заражен галлицизмами. I am growing more and more sick of gossip ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы blow one’s mind[blow one’s mind] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}; {originally from the drug culture} 1. To become wildly enthusiastic over something as if understanding it for the first time in an entirely new light. Read Lyall Watson’s book «Supernature», it will simply blow your mind! 2. To lose one’s ability to function, as if due to an ... Читать далее...
23. Man v. catA man absolutely hated his wife’s cat and decided to get rid of him one day by driving him 20 blocks from his home and leaving him at the park. As he was getting home, the cat was walking up the driveway. The next day he decided to drive the cat 40 blocks away. He ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы draw a bead on[draw a bead on] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To aim at; sight. The deer bounded into the forest before the hunters could draw a bead on them. John drew a bead on the elk, but didn’t have the heart to pull the trigger. 2. To take as an aim or goal. «I’m drawing a bead ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы turn on[turn on] {v.} 1. To start by turning a knob or handle or working aswitch; cause to be on. Jack turned on the water. Who turnedthe lights on? 2. {informal} To put forth or succeed with as easilyas turning on water. She really turns on the charm when that newboy is around. 3. To attack. ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова accidentAccident — несчастный случай, случайность Перевод слова Fatal accident — несчастный случай со смертельным исходом industrial accident — несчастный случай на производстве by a lucky accident — по счастливой случайности We discovered it by Accident. Мы обнаружили это случайно. It was a sheer Accident. Это была чистая случайность. He was blinded in an Accident. Он ... Читать далее...
27. 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?...
28. Значение идиомы set on[set on] also [set upon] {v.} 1. To begin suddenly to fightagainst; attack fiercely. Tom was walking through the park when agang of boys set on him. 2. To cause to attack. Some boys went tosteal melons but the farmer set his dog on them....
29. Значение идиомы hark back[hark back] {v.}, {literary} 1. To recall or turn back to anearlier time or happening. Judy is always harking back to the goodtimes she had at camp. 2. To go back to something as a beginning ororigin. The cars of today hark back to the first automobiles madeabout 1900. The slit in the back of ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы play the market[play the market] {v. phr.} To try to make money on the stockmarket by buying and selling stocks, John lost all his savingsplaying the market. Sometimes Mr. Smith makes a lot of money whenhe plays the market, and sometimes he loses....
31. Значение идиомы lose one’s temper[lose one’s temper] {v. phr.} To lose control over one’s anger; toget angry. He lost his temper when he broke the key in the lock. Compare: BLOW A FUSE, FLY OFF THE HANDLE. Contrast: HOLD ONE’S TEMPER....
32. Значение идиомы blow one’s cool[blow one’s cool] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To lose your composure or self-control. Whatever you say to the judge in court, make sure that you don’t blow your cool....
33. A policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and outA policeman pulls over a driver for swerving in and out of lanes on the highway. He tells the guy to blow a breath into a breathalyzer. «I can’t do that, officer.» «Why not?» «Because I’m an asthmatic. I could get an asthma attack if I blow into that tube.» «Okay, we’ll just get a ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы body blow[body blow] {n.}, {informal} A great disappointment; a bitter failure. When he failed to get on the team it came as a body blow to him....
35. Значение идиомы tighten one’s belt[tighten one’s belt] {v. phr.} To live on less money than usual;use less food and other things. When father lost his job we had totighten our belts. Often used in the expression «tighten one’s beltanother notch». When the husband lost his job, the Smiths had to dowithout many things, but when their savings were all ... Читать далее...
36. Dropping Out of CollegeAaron: Mom, I have something to tell you and you’re not going to like it. Margo: What is it? Aaron: I’m Dropping out of college. I want to get out into The real world and get a job. I’m wasting time in school. Margo: You’ll get a better job if you stay in school and ... Читать далее...
37. Eating Fast FoodMy friend Julia called me The other day. She wanted to Grab some lunch and asked me if I wanted to go to the local Fast food place down the street. I said sure, even though I knew it wouldn’t be good for me. I Hopped in my car and Swung by to pick her ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы down and out[down and out] {adj. phr.} Without money; without a job or home; broke. Poor Sam lost his job after his wife had left him; he is really down and out....
39. Значение идиомы through street[through street] {n.} 1. A street on which cars can move withoutstopping at intersections, but cars on streets crossing it have tostop at the intersection. You have to be especially carefulcrossing a through street. Mr. Jones stopped his car when he cameto the through street. He waited until there were no cars on it, anddrove ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы drown one’s sorrows[drown one’s sorrows] or [drown one’s troubles] {v. phr.}, {informal} To drink liquor to try to forget something unhappy. When his wife was killed in an auto accident, Mr. Green tried to drown his sorrows in whiskey. When Fred lost his job and had to give up his new car, he tried to drown his ... Читать далее...