Значение идиомы in step

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1. Значение идиомы keep step with [keep step with] {v. phr.} To maintain the same degree of progressas someone else. The United States has no choice but to keep stepwith potential enemies in terms of modern defense systems....
2. Значение идиомы out of step [out of step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in step; not matchingstrides or keeping pace with another or others. George alwaysmarches out of step with the music. 2. Out of harmony; not keepingup. – Often followed by “with”. Just because you don’t smoke, itdoesn’t mean you are out of step with other boys and […]...
3. Перевод идиомы step-by-step, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: step-by-step Перевод: шаг за шагом, постепенно Пример: My grandfather has made a great effort and step-by-step he has learned how to use a computer. Мой дедушка сильно постарался, и постепенно научился пользоваться компьютером....
4. Значение идиомы step off [step off] {v.} 1. To walk or march quickly. The drum majorlowered his baton and the band stepped off. 2. or [pace off]. Tomeasure by taking a series of steps in a line. The farmer steppedoff the edge of the field to see how much fencing he would need. The referee stepped off a five-yard […]...
5. Значение идиомы step up [step up] {v.} 1. To go from a lower to a higher place. Johnstepped up onto the platform and began to speak. 2. To come towardsor near; approach. The sergeant called for volunteers and PrivateJones stepped up to volunteer. John waited until the teacher hadfinished speaking to Mary, and then he stepped up. 3. To […]...
6. Значение идиомы step on it [step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on thegas pedal to make a car go faster. Be very careful when you step onthe gas. Don’t go too fast. Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal}To go faster; hurry. Step on it, or we’ll be late for school. John […]...
7. Значение идиомы step on one’s toes [step on one’s toes] or [tread on one’s toes] {v. phr.} To dosomething that embarrasses or offends someone else. If you break inwhen other people are talking, you may step on their toes. Mary ispretty, and she often treads on the toes of the girls by stealingtheir boyfriend....
8. Значение идиомы step into one’s shoes [step into one’s shoes] {v. phr.} To do what someone else usuallydoes after he has stopped doing it. When Bill’s father died, Billhad to step into his father’s shoes to support his mother. A coachtrains the junior varsity to step into the shoes of the members of thevarsity team when they graduate. When the boss […]...
9. Значение идиомы step into [step into] {v.} 1. To come or go into. The taxi stopped, and westepped into it. Mr. Jones called to his secretary to step intohis office. 2. To begin to do, undertake. When the star becamesick, his understudy stepped into his part. When Bill graduatesfrom college, he will step into a job in his father’s […]...
10. Значение идиомы step down [step down] {v.} 1. To come down in one move from a higher positionto a lower. As soon as the train stopped, the conductor steppeddown to help the passengers off. 2. To make go slower little bylittle. The train was approaching the station, so the engineerstepped it down. Compare: SLOW DOWN, STEP UP. 3. To […]...
11. Значение идиомы watch one’s step [watch one’s step] {v. phr.} To mend one’s ways; exercise prudence, tact, and care. I have to watch my step with the new boss as he isa very proud and sensitive individual....
12. 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 […]...
13. 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 […]...
14. Значение идиомы step in [step in] {v.} 1. To go inside for a quick visit. It was a coldnight, and when the policeman passed, we invited him to step in for acup of coffee. 2. To begin to take part in a continuing action ordiscussion, especially without being asked. When the dogs began tofight, John stepped in to stop […]...
15. Перевод идиомы step on the gas, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: step on the gas Перевод: поторопиться, поспешить Пример: I had to step on the gas in order to get to work on time. Мне пришлось поторопиться, чтобы успеть на работу вовремя....
16. Перевод слова step Step – шаг, шагать, ступенька Перевод слова The bottom step – нижняя ступенька at every step – на каждом шагу to step short – оступиться; сделать ложный шаг He Stepped back to let me through. Он отступил назад, чтобы дать мне пройти. You’re Stepping on my foot. Вы наступили мне на ногу. He hastened his […]...
17. Перевод идиомы keep abreast of (something or someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep abreast of (something or someone) Перевод: 1. идти в ногу, идти вровень, не отставать 2. быть в курсе последний событий, новостей, быть осведомленным о последних известиях (вместо глагола Keep также могут употребляться глаголы Be, Get, Stay) Пример: I had to run fast to keep abreast of other runners. Мне пришлось быстро бежать, чтобы […]...
18. Перевод идиомы step / tread on someone’s toes, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: step / tread on someone’s toes Перевод: задевать чьи-либо чувства, обижать кого-либо, наступать на больную мозоль Пример: The man is careful that he does not step on anybody’s toes at his company. Этот мужчина очень внимателен, чтобы не обидеть кого-либо в своей компании....
19. Значение идиомы keep abreast someone [keep abreast someone] or [something] {v. phr.} To be informedof the latest developments. It is difficult to keep abreast of allthe various wars that are being waged on planet Earth. Compare: KEEPSTEP WITH....
20. Значение идиомы step out on [step out on] {v. phr.} To be unfaithful to one’s marriage partneror steady lover. It is rumored that he has been stepping out on hiswife. That’s why she’s so upset....
21. Перевод идиомы reach an agreement / come to an agreement, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: reach an agreement / come to an agreement Перевод: прийти к соглашению Пример: The city was not able to reach an agreement on where to build the new subway line. Город не мог прийти к согласию относительно того, где строить новую линию метро....
22. Значение идиомы step out [step out] {v. phr.} 1. To go out, particularly socially, as on adate. Paul said to Sylvia, “You look so dressed up tonight – youmust be stepping out, eh?” 2. To leave for a short period during thework day to go to the lavatory or to get a cup of coffee. “May I speak to […]...
23. 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....
24. 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 […]...
25. 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 […]...
26. Starting a Band At work one afternoon, my friend Michael asked me if I wanted to help him start a Band. I was really surprised because I didn’t even know Michael was a Musician. As it turns out, not only was Michael a good Guitarist, he was also a good Songwriter. He wanted to get together a band […]...
27. 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 […]...
28. Значение идиомы stay put [stay put] {v. phr.} To stay in place; not leave. Harry’s fathertold him to stay put until he came back. The rocks can be glued tothe bulletin board to make them stay put. After Grandmother camehome from her trip to visit Aunt May, she said she wanted to stay putfor a while....
29. Значение идиомы strike up [strike up] {v.} 1a. To start to sing or play. We were sittingaround the camp fire. Someone struck up a song, and we all joined in. The President took his place on the platform, and the band struckup the national anthem. 1b. To give a signal to start playing. When the team ran on the […]...
30. Пословица / поговорка a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step Перевод: путешествие в тысячу миль начинается с одного шага Пример: I know there’s a lot of work ahead, and it will take quite a while, but you must remember, that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. […]...
31. Значение идиомы in time [in time] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Soon enough. We got toWashington in time for the cherry blossoms. We got to the stationjust in time to catch the bus. John liked to get to work in goodtime and talk. to the man who worked on his machine before him. 2. Inthe end; after a while; […]...
32. Значение идиомы sound off [sound off] {v.} 1. To say your name or count “One! Two! Three! Four!” as you march. – Used as orders in U. S. military service. “Sound off!” said the sergeant, and the soldiers shouted, “One! Two! Three! Four!” with each step as they marched. 2. {informal} To tellwhat you know or think in a […]...
33. Значение идиомы have it [have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby […]...
34. Перевод слова agreement Agreement – согласие, соглашение, договор Перевод слова Collective agreement – коллективный договор as part of the agreement – в рамках соглашения to conclude an agreement – заключить договор, соглашение I thought we had an Agreement. Я думал, мы договорились. They had an unwritten Agreement. У них был негласный договор. He nodded his head in Agreement. […]...
35. Making a Comeback Eileen: What are you doing with all that Band equipment? Dex: The guys in the band are planning a Reunion. It’s time for our Comeback. It will be the Stuff of legends! Eileen: Aren’t you afraid of being called Has-beens after all these years? Dex: Bite your tongue. There is a Groundswell of support for […]...
36. Значение идиомы walk over [walk over] or [walk all over] or [step all over] {v. phr.}{informal} To make do whatever you wish; make selfish useof; treat like a slave; impose upon. Jill is so friendly andhelpful that people walk all over her. We wanted the man’sbusiness, so we let him step all over us. Compare: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF....
37. Значение идиомы beat the band [beat the band] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At great speed; with much noise or commotion. – Used after “to”. The fire engines were going down the road to beat the band. The audience cheered and stamped and clapped to beat the band....
38. 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....
39. Значение идиомы go halfway [go halfway] or [go halfway to meet one] or [meet one halfway] {v. phr.} To give up part of what you want or to do your share in reachingan agreement with someone. Our neighbors are willing to go halfwayto meet us and pay their share for a fence between our houses. Bobwants to make up […]...
40. Значение идиомы out of tune [out of tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Out of proper musical pitch;too low or high in sound. The band sounded terrible, because theinstruments were out of tune. 2. Not in agreement; in disagreement;not going well together. – Often used with “with”. What Jack saidwas out of tune with how he looked; he said he […]...