Значение идиомы ins and outs

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1. Значение идиомы on the outs[on the outs] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not friendly; having aquarrel. Mary and Sue were on the outs. Being on the outs witha classmate is very upsetting. Syn.: AT ODDS....
2. Перевод идиомы the ins and outs (of something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the ins and outs (of something) Идиома: the ins and outs (of something) разг. Перевод: все детали, тонкости, подробности чего-либо Пример: The supervisor knows the ins and outs of the new machine. Надсмотрщик знает все тонкости новой машины....
3. Перевод идиомы on the outs, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on the outs Идиома: on the outs разг. Перевод: в натянутых, плохих отношениях, в ссоре Пример: Jerry and Nick are on the outs again. Джерри и Ник опять в ссоре....
4. Значение идиомы be on the outs with[be on the outs with] {v. phr.} To not be on speaking terms with someone; be in disagreement with someone. Jane and Tom have been on the outs with one another since Tom started to date another woman....
5. Значение идиомы master key[master key] {n. phr.} A key that opens a set of different locks. The building janitor has a master key to all of the apartments inthis building....
6. Значение идиомы parting of the ways[parting of the ways] {n. phr.} 1. The point where a road or pathdivides; a fork. They stood undecided at a parting of the ways, where a forest path forked. 2. A time or place where a choice must bemade; a deciding point. He had come to a parting of the ways: hehad to choose ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова salesmanSalesman — продавец, торговец Перевод слова He is a born salesman — он прирожденный коммерсант aggressive salesman — напористый торговый агент car salesman — продавец машин I really dislike this Salesman. Мне категорически не нравится этот продавец. The Salesman measured off three metres of the wood. Продавец отмерил три метра дерева. The Salesman will call ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы the ropes[the ropes] {n. plural}, {informal} Thorough or special knowledgeof a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the world. Ona newspaper a cub reporter learns his job from an older reporter whoknows the ropes. When you go to a new school it takes a while tolearn the ropes. Betty showed Jane the ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы inside out[inside out] {adv.} 1. So that the inside is turned outside. Mother turns the stockings inside out when she washes them. 2. or[inside and out] also [in and out] In every part; throughout;completely. David knows the parts of his bicycle inside out. Wesearched the house inside and out for the kitten. Compare: BACKWARDSAND FORWARDS, INS ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы take over[take over] {v.} 1a. To take control or possession of. Heexpects to take over the business when his father retires. 1b. Totake charge or responsibility. The airplane pilot fainted and hisco-pilot had to take over. 2. To borrow, imitate, or adopt. TheJapanese have taken over many European ways of life....
11. Значение идиомы have two strikes against one[have two strikes against one] or [have two strikes on one] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have things working against you; be hindered inseveral ways; be in a difficult situation; be unlikely to succeed. Children from the poorest parts of a city often have two strikesagainst them before they enter school. George has two strikesagainst him ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод идиомы a man of parts / a man of many parts, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a man of parts / a man of many parts Перевод: способный, талантливый человек; человек, умеющий многое Пример: Jim is a man of many parts — ruthless businessman, loving father, and accomplished sportsman, to name a few. Джим — способный человек — безжалостный бизнесмен, любящий отец, и успешный спортсмен, и это еще не все....
13. Значение идиомы way[way] See: ALL THE WAY or THE WHOLE WAY, BY THE WAY, BY WAY OF, COME A LONG WAY, CUT BOTH WAYS or CUT TWO WAYS, EVERY WHICH WAY, FROMWAY BACK, GO OUT OF ONE’S WAY, HARD WAY, HAVE A WAY WITH, IN A BADWAY, IN A BIG WAY, IN A FAMILY WAY, IN A ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы ahead of the game[ahead of the game] {adv. or adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. In a position of advantage; winning ; ahead ; making it easier to win or succeed. The time you spend studying when you are in school will put you ahead of the game in college. After Tom sold his papers, he was $5 ahead of ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы the business[the business] {n.}, {slang} — Usually used with «give» or «get».1. All that you are able to do; greatest effort. Johnny gave thetryouts the business but he failed to make the team. 2. The most harmpossible; the greatest damage or hurt. Fred got the business whenTom caught him with his bicycle. 3. A harsh scolding. ... Читать далее...
16. Men writing the rulesIf Men Were to Rewrite «The Rules» Rule # 1 Anything we said six or eight months ago is inadmissible in an argument. All comments become null and void after seven days. Rule # 2 If we say something that can be interpreted in two ways, and one of the ways makes you sad or ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы take after[take after] {v.} To be like because of family relationship; tohave the same looks or ways as. He takesafter his father in mathematical ability. She takes after herfather’s side of the family in looks. Compare: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON;RUN IN THE FAMILY....
18. Значение идиомы cut both ways[cut both ways] or [cut two ways] {v. phr.} To have two effects; cause in jury to both sides. People who gossip find it cuts both ways....
19. Значение идиомы build on sand[build on sand] {v. phr.} To lay a weak or insufficient foundation for a building, a business, or a relationship. «I don’t want to build my business on sand,» John said, «so please. Dad, give me that loan I requested.»...
20. Перевод идиомы (not) have anything to do with someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (not) have anything to do with someone Перевод: (не) хотеть иметь с кем-либо дела (о дружбе, работе, делах, и т. п.) Пример: My father will not have anything to do with the salesman because he sold him the faulty car. Мой отец не хочет иметь дела с продавцом, потому что он продал ему бракованную ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы common ground[common ground] {n.} Shared beliefs, interests, or ways of understanding; ways in which people are alike. Bob and Frank don’t like each other because they have no common ground. The only common ground between us is that we went to the same school. Compare: IN COMMON....
22. Incredible golf ballA golfer, playing a round by himself, is about to tee off, and a greasy little salesman runs up to him, and yells, «Wait! Before you tee off, I have something really amazing to show you!» The golfer, annoyed, says, «What is it?» «It’s a special golf ball,» says the salesman. «You can never lose ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы ways and means[ways and means] {n. plural} Methods of getting something done orgetting money; how something can be done and paid for. The boyswere trying to think of ways and means to go camping for the weekend. The United States Senate has a committee on ways and means....
24. Значение идиомы at large[at large] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not kept within walls, fences, or boundaries; free. The killer remained at large for weeks. Compare: AT LIBERTY. Cattle and sheep roamed at large on the big ranch. 2. In a broad, general way; at length; fully. The superintendent talked at large for an hour about his hopes ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы draw a long breath[draw a long breath] or [take a long breath] {v. phr.} To breathe deeply when getting ready to speak or act. Father asked who broke the window. Jim drew a long breath and admitted that he had done it. The salesman took a long breath and started his talk....
26. A talking horseA travelling salesman stopped alongside a field on a country road to rest a few minutes. The man had just closed his eyes when a horse came to the fence and began to boast about his past. «Yes sir, I’m a fine horse. I’ve run in 25 races and won over??5 million. I keep my ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы ground floor[ground floor] {n.} 1. First floor of a house or building. Mrs. Turner has an apartment on the ground floor. 2. {informal} The firstor best chance, especially in a business. That man got rich becausehe got in on the ground floor of the television business....
28. A blonde went to the appliance store saleA blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. «I would like to buy this TV,» she told the salesman. «Sorry we don’t sell to blondes,» he replied. She hurried home, dyed her hair, came back again and told the salesman, «I would like to buy this TV.» «Sorry we don’t sell ... Читать далее...
29. On the steps of this church two pan handlers were doing their dailyOn the steps of this church two pan handlers were doing their daily business. One wore a large cross on his chest and the other — a star of David. Of course, most of the church goers generously gave to the cross wearer and the other was overlooked. Finally the Pastor approached the Jew and ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы come down on like a ton of bricks[come down on like a ton of bricks] {v. phr.}, {slang} To direct one’s full anger at somebody. When the janitor was late for work, the manager came down on him like a ton of bricks....
31. Значение идиомы in one’s face[in one’s face] {adv. phr.} 1. Against your face. The trickcigar blew up in the clown’s face. A cold wind was in our faces aswe walked to school. 2. In front of you. The maid slammed the doorin the salesman’s face. I told the boys that they were wrong, butthey laughed in my face. Compare: ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы go hang[go hang] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To stop being of interest orimportance; be forgotten. — Usually used with «let». Mr. Johnsonlet his business go hang after his wife died. 2. To leave you alone;not bother. When the neighbor told Father how to manage hischildren, Father told him to go hang. Compare: TELL WHERE TO GET ... Читать далее...
33. The American in Hong KongThe American in Hong Kong was talking to his wife one evening over supper. «Get this…» he chuckled, «That ridiculous janitor of ours claims he’s made love to every woman in the building except one.» «Hmmmmmmmmm,» said his wife, assuming a thoughtful faraway type expression, «must be that stuck-up Mrs. Stewart on the eighth floor.»...
34. 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 is a ball of fire. The new shortstop is a good fielder but certainly no ball of fire in batting. Compare: HOT NUMBER, HOT ONE....
35. Значение идиомы no two ways about it[no two ways about it] {n. phr.} No other choice; no alternative. The boss said there were no two ways about it; we would all have towork late to finish the job....
36. Значение идиомы set in one’s ways[set in one’s ways] {adj. phr.} Stubborn; opinionated;unchangeable. My grandfather is so old and set in his ways thathe’ll eat nothing new....
37. Seems that the traveling salesman was driving in the countrySeems that the traveling salesman was driving in the country and his car broke down. He hiked several miles to a farm house, and asked the farmer if there was a place he could stay over night. «Sure,» said the farmer, «my wife died several years ago, and my two daughters are 21 and 23 ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы straight off[straight off] {adv. phr.} At once; immediately. After school isover, you come home straight off, and don’t waste time. He askedhis father for the car, but his father said straight off that hecouldn’t have it....
39. Значение идиомы carry on[carry on] {v.} 1. To work at; be busy with; manage. Bill and his father carried on a hardware business. Mr. Jones and Mr. Smith carried on a long correspondence with each other. 2. To keep doing as before; continue. After his father died, Bill carried on with the business. The colonel told the soldiers ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы lunar module[lunar module ] or [Lem] {n.}, {Space English} That portionof the rocket assemblage on a flight to the Moon in which theastronauts descend to the Moon’s surface. Building the L. M. was oneof the most expensive parts of the American space program....