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Значение идиомы in one’s behalf
[in one’s behalf] or [on one’s behalf] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1.For someone else; in your place.
My husband could not be heretonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf.
2. For the good ofanother person or group; as a help to someone.
My teacher went tothe factory and spoke in my behalf when I was looking for a job.
Compare: IN BEHALF OF, ON ONE’S ACCOUNT.
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- Значение идиомы no end to [no end to] or {informal} [no end of] So many, or so much of, as toseem almost endless; very many or very much. There was no end tothe letters pouring... ...
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- Значение идиомы to the bone [to the bone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} Thoroughly, entirely, tothe core, through all layers. I am dreadfully tired; I’ve worked myfingers to the bone. See: ALSO WORK ONE’S FINGERS TO THE... ...
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- Значение идиомы ball of fire [ball of fire] {n.}, {informal} A person with great energy and ability; a person who can do something very well. He did poorly in school but as a salesman he... ...
- Значение идиомы give the go-by [give the go-by] {v. phr.} To pay no attention to a person; avoid. John fell in love with Mary, but she gave him the go-by. Theboy raised his hand to... ...
- Значение идиомы break the ice [break the ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a conversation, getting a party going, or making an acquaintance. To break the ice Ted spoke... ...
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- Значение идиомы open one’s eyes [open one’s eyes] or [open up one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To make aperson see or understand the truth; make a person realize; tell aperson what is really happening or what... ...
- Значение идиомы in a bind [in a bind] or [in a box] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Likely to havetrouble whether you do one thing or another. Sam is in a bindbecause if he carries home his... ...
- 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... ...
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- Значение идиомы pick a pocket [pick a pocket] {v. phr.} To steal by removing from the pocket ofanother. While in the train, somebody picked his pocket and tookthe last dollar he had....