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1. Значение идиомы take to the woods[take to the woods] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away and hide. When John saw the girls coming, he took to the woods. Bob took tothe woods so he would not have to mow the grass. Compare: HEAD FORTHE HILLS....
2. Значение идиомы neck of the woods[neck of the woods] {n. phr.}, {informal} Part of the country;place; neighborhood; vicinity. We visited Illinois and Iowa lastsummer; in that neck of the woods the corn really grows tall. Wewere down in your neck of the woods last week....
3. Значение идиомы crow before one is out of the woods[crow before one is out of the woods] {v. phr.} To be glad or brag before you are safe from danger or trouble. — Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb, «Don’t crow before you are out of the woods.» John thought his team would win because the game was almost over, but ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы take it[take it] {v. phr.} 1. To get an idea or impression; understandfrom what is said or done. — Usually used with «I». I take it fromyour silence that you don’t want to go. 2. {informal} To beartrouble, hard work, criticism; not give up or weaken. Henry couldcriticize and tease other boys, but he couldn’t take ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова nakedNaked — голый, явный, неприкрытый Перевод слова Invisible to the naked eye — невидимый невооруженным взглядом naked aggression — явная агрессия to strip smb. naked — раздеть кого-л. донага naked confession — голословное признание Her Naked body was found in a field. Ее обнаженное тело было найдено в поле. They stripped me Naked. Они сорвали ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы best bib and tucker[best bib and tucker] or [Sunday best] or [Sunday go-to-meeting clothes] {n. phr.}, {informal} Best clothes or outfit of clothing. The cowboy got all dressed up in his best bib and tucker to go to the dance. Mary went to the party in her Sunday best and made a hit with the boys. Compare: GLAD ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы rock the boat[rock the boat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble and risklosing or upsetting something; cause a disturbance that may spoil aplan. The other boys said that Henry was rocking the boat bywanting to let girls into their club. Politicians don’t like torock the boat around election time. Compare: UPSET THE APPLE CART. Contrast: LET WELL ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы separate the men from the boys[separate the men from the boys] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show whohas strength, courage and loyalty and find who do not. When theship hit an iceberg and sank, it separated the men from the boys. The mile run separates the men from the boys....
9. Значение идиомы get back at[get back at] {v.}, {informal} To do something bad to hurt in return. John played a jokeon Henry, and next day Henry got back at him. The elephant waitedmany years to get back at the man who fed him red pepper. Syn.: PAYBACK, SETTLE A SCORE, TIT FOR TAT. Compare: GET AT, GET EVEN....
10. Перевод идиомы out of the woods, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out of the woods Идиома: out of the woods разг. Перевод: выйти из трудной ситуации, из затруднительного положения Пример: It is true that the economy is getting stronger, but we are not out of the woods yet. Экономика, действительно, улучшается, но трудности еще не закончились....
11. Значение идиомы John Hancock[John Hancock] or [John Henry] {n.}, {informal} Your signature;your name in writing. The man said, «Put your John Hancock on thispaper.» Joe felt proud when he put his John Henry on his veryfirst driver’s license....
12. Значение идиомы wolf in sheep’s clothing[wolf in sheep’s clothing] {n. phr.} A person who pretends to begood but really is bad. Mrs. Martin trusted the lawyer until sherealized that he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Mr. Black wasfooled by the salesman’s manners until he showed that he was really awolf in sheep’s clothing by selling Mr. Black a car ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы boys will be boys[boys will be boys] Boys are only children and must sometimes get into mischief or trouble or behave too roughly. Boys will be boys and make a lot of noise, so John’s mother told him and his friends to play in the park instead of the back yard....
14. Значение идиомы leave off[leave off] {v.} To come or put to an end; stop. There is a highfence where the school yard leaves off and the woods begin. Dontold the boys to leave off teasing his little brother. Marion puta marker in her book so that she would know where she left off. Contrast: TAKE UP....
15. Значение идиомы ferret out[ferret out] {literary} or [smell out] or [sniff out] {v.} To huntor drive from hiding; to bring out into the open; search for and find. John ferreted out the answer to the question in the library. Jane smelled out the boys’ secret hiding place in the woods....
16. Значение идиомы babe in the woods[babe in the woods] {n. phr.} A person who is inexperienced or innocent in certain things. He is a good driver, but as a mechanich is just a babe in the woods. Compare: OVER ONE’S HEAD, BEYOND ONE’S DEPTH....
17. 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...
18. Значение идиомы go in for[go in for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to do; take part in; takepleasure in. Most girls do not go in for rough games. Mrs. Henry goes in for simple meals. Compare: GO INTO, TAKE UP....
19. Значение идиомы bug in one’s ear[bug in one’s ear] {n. phr.}, {informal} A hint; secret information given to someone to make him act; idea. I saw Mary at the jeweler’s admiring the diamond pin; I’ll put a bug in Henry’s ear....
20. Значение идиомы no frills[no frills] {n. phr.} A firm or product that offers no extras; ageneric product that carries no expensive label. We went on a nofrills trip to Europe with few luxuries....
21. Значение идиомы hand-me-down[hand-me-down] {n.}, {informal} Something given away after anotherperson has no more use for it; especially, used clothing. Alice hadfour older sisters, so all her clothes were hand-me-downs....
22. Значение идиомы far-out[far-out] {adj.} 1. Very far away; distant. Scientists areplanning rocket trips to the moon and far-out planets. 2. {informal}Very different from others; queer; odd, unusual. He enjoyed beingwith beatniks and other far-out people. Susan did not like some ofthe paintings at the art show because they were too far-out for her....
23. 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...
24. Значение идиомы come alive[come alive] or [come to life] {v.} 1. {informal} To become alert or attentive; wake up and look alive; become active. When Mr. Simmons mentioned money, the boys came alive. Bob pushed the starter button, and the engine came alive with a roar. 2. To look real; take on a bright, natural look. Under skillful ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы short and sweet[short and sweet] {adj.} Brief and to the point. Henry’s note tohis father was short and sweet. He wrote, «Dear Dad, please send me$5. Love, Henry.»...
26. Значение идиомы let off[let off] {v.} 1. To discharge ; explode; fire. Willieaccidentally let off his father’s shotgun and made a hole in thewall. Syn.: GO OFF, LET LOOSE. 2. To permit to go or escape;excuse from a penalty, a duty, or a promise. Two boys were caughtsmoking in school but the principal let them off with a ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод идиомы babe in the woods, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: babe in the woods Перевод: сущий младенец; неопытный, простодушный, или наивный человек Пример: As a painter Bill is fine, but he was a babe in the woods when it comes to writing songs or poetry. Художник из Билла отличный, но что касается написания песен или стихов, здесь он сущий младенец....
28. Значение идиомы life[life] See: BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, BIG AS LIFE, CAT HAS NINELIVES, CHARMED LIFE, COME ALIVE OT COME TO LIFE, FACTS OF LIFE, FORDEAR LIFE, FOR THE LIFE OF ONE, LEAD A DOG’S LIFE, NIGHT LIFE, NOT ONYOUR LIFE OR ONE’S LIFE, TAKE ONE’S LIFE IN ONE’S HANDS, TIME OF ONE’SLIFE, YOU BET or YOU ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы look as if one has come out of a bandbox[look as if one has come out of a bandbox] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tolook very clean and fresh; look as if you had just had a bath and puton all-new clothing. In spite of the long, hot train ride, Jodyarrived looking as if she had come out of a bandbox. After a dayat the rodeo ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы not on your life[not on your life] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Certainly not; not ever;not for any reason. — Used for emphasis. I wouldn’t drive a carwith brakes like that — not on your life. Did he thank me for myadvice? Not on your life....
31. Значение идиомы lead a dog’s life[lead a dog’s life] {v. phr.}, {informal} To live a hard life, workhard, and be treated unkindly. A new college student of long agoled a dog’s life....
32. Значение идиомы put up to[put up to] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk to and make do; persuadeto; get to do. Older boys put us up to painting the statue red. Compare: EGG ON....
33. Значение идиомы big as life[big as life] or [large as life] {adj. phr.} 1. or [life-size] The same size as the living person or thing. The statue of Jefferson was big as life. The characters on the screen were life-size. 2. or [big as life and twice as natural] {informal} In person; real and living. I had not seen ... Читать далее...
34. Перевод идиомы John Henry / John Hancock, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: John Henry / John Hancock Перевод: собственноручная подпись Пример: Please sign your John Henry here and we will process your order right away. Пожалуйста, поставьте здесь свою подпись и мы сразу же обработаем ваш заказ....
35. These two country boys, brothers, were knocking aroundThese two country boys, brothers, were knocking around one lazy summer day and thought it would be a good prank to push over the outhouse. They crept up from an advantageous direction like a couple of commandos, pushed the outhouse over on one side and headed for the woods. They circled round and returned home ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы out of the question[out of the question] {adj. phr.} Not worth considering;unthinkable; impossible. It sometimes snows as late as June in themountains, but the summer campers thought that snow was out of thequestion. The boys had no money, so it was out of the question forthem to go to the movies....
37. Значение идиомы head for the hills[head for the hills] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get far away in ahurry; run away and hide. — Often used imperatively. Head for thehills. The bandits are coming. He saw the crowd chasing him, so heheaded for the hills. When they saw the mean boy coming, they allheaded for the hills. Compare: BEAT IT, LIGHT ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы bread and butter[bread and butter ] {n. phr.} The usual needs of life; food, shelter, and clothing. Ed earned his bread and butter as a bookkeeper, but added a little jam by working with a dance band on weekends....
39. Значение идиомы take down a notch[take down a notch] or [take down a peg] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tomake less proud or sure of himself. The team was feelingproud of its record, but last week the boys were taken down a peg by abad defeat....
40. Значение идиомы cook up[cook up] {v.}, {informal} To plan and put together; make up; invent. The boys cooked up an excuse to explain their absence from school....