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Значение идиомы in the hole

[in the hole] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1a. Having a scorelower than zero in a game, especially a card game; to a score belowzero.

John went three points in the hole on the first hand of thecard game.

1b. Behind an opponent; in difficulty in a sport or game.

We had their pitcher in the hole with the bases full and no oneout.

Compare: ON THE SPOT. 2. In debt; behind financially.

Johnwent in the hole with his hot dog stand.

It’s a lot easier to getin the hole than to get out again.

Compare: IN A HOLE, IN THE RED. Contrast: OUT OF THE HOLE.



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  35. Значение идиомы hand in hand[hand in hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Holding hands. Bob and Mary walkedalong hand in hand in the park. Compare: ARM IN ARM. 2. Accompanyingeach other; together; closely connected. — Used with «go». Ignorance and poverty often go hand in hand. Selfishness andunhappiness often go hand in hand....
  36. Значение идиомы squeak through[squeak through] {v.}, {informal} To be successful but almost fail;win by a small score. Susan squeaked through the historyexamination. The football team squeaked through 7-6. Compare: BYTHE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH....
  37. Значение идиомы ball game[ball game] {n.}, {slang}, also {informal} The entire matter at hand; the whole situation; the entire contest. You said we can get a second mortgage for the house?! Wow! That’s a whole new ball game....
  38. Значение идиомы in hand[in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control. The principalwas happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand. Thebaby-sitter kept the children well in hand. Mabel was frightenedwhen the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand andwalked on. Contrast: OUT OF HAND. 2. In your ... Читать далее...
  39. Значение идиомы all over but the shouting[all over but the shouting] {adv. phr.,} {informal} Finally decided or won; brought to an end; not able to be changed. After Bill’s touchdown, the game was all over but the shouting. John and Tom both tried to win Jane, but after John’s promotion it was all over but the shouting....
  40. Значение идиомы whole cheese[whole cheese] {slang} or {informal} [whole show] {n.}, {informal}The only important person; big boss. Joe thought he was the wholecheese in the game because he owned the ball. You’re not the wholeshow just because you got all A’s. Compare: BIG CHEESE....

Значение идиомы in the hole