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Значение идиомы in the clear

[in the clear] {adj. phr.} 1. Free of anything that makes moving orseeing difficult; with nothing to limit action.

The plane climbedabove the clouds and was flying in the clear.

Jack passed the ballto Tim, who was in the clear and ran for a touchdown.

2. {informal}Free of blame or suspicion; not thought to be guilty.

After Johntold the principal that he broke the window, Martin was in the clear.

Steve was the last to leave the locker room, and the boys suspectedhim of stealing Tom’s watch, but the coach found the watch and putSteve in the clear.

3. Free of debt; not owing money to anyone.

Bob borrowed a thousand dollars from his father to start hisbusiness, but at the end of the first year he was in the clear.

Syn.:IN THE BLACK.



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  14. Значение идиомы clear the decks[clear the decks] {v. phr.} To put everything in readiness for a major activity; to eliminate unessentials. The governor urged the State Assembly to clear the decks of all but the most pressing issues to vote on....
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  23. Значение идиомы clear the air[clear the air] {v. phr.} To remove angry feelings, misunderstanding, or confusion. The President’s statement that he would run for office again cleared the air of rumors and guessing. When Bill was angry at Bob, Bob made a joke, and it cleared the air between them....
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  26. Значение идиомы watch one’s dust[watch one’s dust] or [watch one’s smoke] {v. phr.}, {slang} Tonotice your quick action; watch you do something quickly. OfferBill a dollar to shovel your sidewalk, and watch his smoke! «We’llhave your yard cleaned in a jiffy,» the Boy Scouts told Mr. Truitt.»Watch our smoke!» «I can go to the store and be back in ... Читать далее...
  27. Значение идиомы sky is the limit[sky is the limit] There is no upper limit to something. «Buy methe fastest racehorse in Hong Kong,» Mr. Lee instructed his broker.»Spend whatever is necessary; the sky is the limit.»...
  28. Значение идиомы make free with[make free with] {v.} 1. To take or use without asking. Bob makes free with his roommate’s clothes. A student should notmake free with his teacher’s first name. 2. To act toward in a rude or impolite way. The girls don’t like Ted because hemakes free with them. Compare: TAKE LIBERTIES....
  29. Значение идиомы all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy[all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy] Too much hard work without time out for play or enjoyment is not good for anyone. — A proverb. Bill’s mother told him to stop studying and to go out and play, because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy....
  30. Значение идиомы reckon with[reckon with] {v.} To consider as one of the things which maychange a situation; consider that will make a differencein the results. The coach said the opposing pitcher had a fast ballto be reckoned with. Syn.: TAKE INTO ACCOUNT....
  31. Перевод слова limitLimit — предел, граница, лимит; ограничивать Перевод слова Age limit — возрастной предел to limit one’s desires — ограничивать свои желания limit of elasticity — предел упругости to exceed a limit — выходить за пределы, переступать границы That’s the Limit! Это переходит все границы!, Это уж слишком! Seating is Limited to 500. Количество мест ограничено ... Читать далее...
  32. Перевод идиомы the sky is the limit / the sky’s the limit, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the sky is the limit / the sky’s the limit Перевод: не существует предела; беспредельно, неограниченно (о тратах, успехе, потреблении, и т. п.) Пример: The sky is the limit for my friend and his new job. Для моего друга и его новой работы не существует предела в успехе....
  33. Значение идиомы carry through[carry through] {v.} 1a. To put into action. Mr. Green was notable to carry through his plans for a hike because he broke his leg. 1b. To do something you have planned; put a plan into action. Jean makes good plans but she cannot carry through with any of them. Compare: GO THROUGH WITH, CARRY ... Читать далее...
  34. Значение идиомы flying tackle[flying tackle] {n.}, {informal} A tackle made by jumping throughthe air at the person to be tackled. Most football coaches don’twant their players to make flying tackles. The policeman stoppedthe burglar with a flying tackle....
  35. Значение идиомы with flying colors[with flying colors] {adv. phr.} With great or total success;victoriously. Tow finished the race with flying colors. Marycame through the examination with flying colors....
  36. Значение идиомы jack up[jack up] {v.} 1. To lift with a jack. The man jacked up his carto fit a flat tire. 2. {informal} To make higher; raise. Just before Christmas, some stores jack up their prices....
  37. Значение идиомы at that[at that] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. As it is; at that point; without more talk or waiting. Ted was not quite satisfied with his haircut but let it go at that. 2. In addition; also. Bill’s seatmate on the plane was a girl and a pretty one at that. 3. After all; in spite of ... Читать далее...
  38. Перевод идиомы have one’s head in the clouds, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have one’s head in the clouds Перевод: витать в облаках; быть рассеянным, не понимать, что происходит Пример: The boy has his head in the clouds and does not think about what is going on around him. Мальчик постоянно витает в облаках, и не думает о том, что происходит вокруг него. Shelly is a daydreamer. ... Читать далее...
  39. Значение идиомы beat time[beat time] {v. phr.} To follow the rhythm of a piece of music by moving one’s fingers or feet. Jack was beating time with his foot during the concert, which annoyed his neighbor....
  40. Значение идиомы build a fire under[build a fire under] {v. phr.} To urge or force to action; get moving; arouse. The health department built a fire under the restaurant owner and got him to clean the place up by threatening to cancel his license....

Значение идиомы in the clear