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Значение идиомы join forces

[join forces] or [join hands] {v. phr.} To get together for thesame aim; group together for a purpose; unite.

The students and thegraduates joined forces to raise money when the gym burned down.

The American soldiers joined hands with the British in the waragainst Germany.

Compare: THROW IN ONE’S LOT WITH.



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  2. Значение идиомы hand[hand] See: AT HAND, BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS ONE, CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY ONE’S HANDS, EAT OUTOF ONE’S HAND, FORCE ONE’S HAND, FREE HAND, FROM HAND TO HAND, GLADHAND, HAM-HANDED, HANG HEAVY or HANG HEAVY ON ONE’S HANDS, HAT INHAND, HAVE A HAND IN, HAVE ... Читать далее...
  3. Значение идиомы if you can’t lick them, join them[if you can’t lick them, join them] If you cannot defeat anopponent or get him to change his attitude, plans, or ways of doingthings, the best thing to do is to change your ideas, plans, etc. «The small car manufacturers are winning over the big car makers,»the president of an American car factory said. «If ... Читать далее...
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  5. Фразовый глагол join up (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: join up (2) Перевод: объединяться Пример: The two groups of tourists joined up at the hotel. Две группы туристов встретились в гостинице....
  6. Фразовый глагол join up (1) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: join up (1) Перевод: поступать на военную службу Пример: John was in the Army and Tom joined up as soon as he left school. Джон уже был в армии, а Том поступил туда же сразу после окончания школы....
  7. Flashback: Eminem and Elton John Join Forces at the 2001 GrammysWhen the 2001 Grammys took place, controversy was swirling around Eminem. His third LP, The Marshall Mathers LP, was one of the biggest hits of the previous year and was up for a slate of awards, but many critics saw his lyrics as homophobic, violent and misogynistic. Protesters stood outside of the Staples Center on ... Читать далее...
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  9. Значение идиомы weed out[weed out] {v.} 1. To remove what is unwanted, harmful, or not goodenough from. Mother weeded out the library because there were toomany books. Many colleges and universities weed out their freshmanclasses to make room for better students. 2. To take from a collection or group; remove for the purpose ofimproving a collection or group; ... Читать далее...
  10. Значение идиомы burn one’s bridges[burn one’s bridges] also [burn one’s boats] {v. phr.} To make a decision that you cannot change; remove or destroy all the ways you can get back out of a place you have got into on purpose; leave yourself no way to escape a position. Bob was a good wrestler but a poor boxer. He ... Читать далее...
  11. Перевод слова uniteUnite — объединять, соединять Перевод слова To unite in an alliance — объединиться в союз to unite a society — объединить общество to unite the parts with cement — скреплять части цементом We must Unite for the common good. Мы должны объединиться для всеобщего блага These firms United. Эти фирмы слились. Workers of the world, ... Читать далее...
  12. Значение идиомы raise funds[raise funds] or [money] {v. phr.} To solicit donations for acharity or a specific project. Our church is trying to raise thefunds for a new organ....
  13. Значение идиомы wash one’s hands of[wash one’s hands of] {v. phr.} To withdraw from or refuse to beresponsible for. We washed our hands of politics long ago. Theschool washed its hands of the students’ behavior during springrecess....
  14. Значение идиомы on all fours[on all fours] {adv. phr.} 1. On all four legs; on hands and knees. Fido sat up to «beg» but dropped down on all fours to eat the dogbiscuit Sam gave him. Billy’s father got down on all fours andgave the baby a ride. 2. {informal} On a level of equality; of thesame value. Wigs ... Читать далее...
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  16. Значение идиомы burn up[burn up] {v.} 1. To burn completely; destroy or be destroyed by fire. Mr. Scott was burning up old letters. The house burned up before the firemen got there. 2. {informal} To irritate, anger, annoy. The boy’s laziness and rudeness burned up his teacher. The breakdown of his new car burned Mr. Jones up....
  17. Значение идиомы on purpose[on purpose] {adv. phr.} For a reason; because you want to; notaccidentally. Jane did not forget her coat; she left it in thelocker on purpose. The clown fell down on purpose....
  18. Перевод идиомы raise hell, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: raise hell Идиома: raise hell Перевод: шумно пировать, праздновать, кутить Пример: A group of kids were raising hell in the street. Группа детей шумно веселилась на улице....
  19. Значение идиомы close ranks[close ranks] {v. phr.} 1. To come close together in a line especially for fighting. The soldiers closed ranks and kept the enemy away from the bridge. 2. To stop quarreling and work together; unite and fight together. The Democrats and Republicans closed ranks to win the war. The leader asked the people to close ... Читать далее...
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  21. Перевод слова purposePurpose — замысел, цель, намерение Перевод слова On purpose — нарочно, с целью beside the purpose — нецелесообразно man of purpose — целеустремленный человек What is the Purpose of your visit? Какова цель вашего визита? You can speak to the Purpose when you choose. Вы можете говорить по существу, когда захотите. He answered him very ... Читать далее...
  22. Значение идиомы raise the devil[raise the devil] or [raise heck] or [raise hob] or [raise ned] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; start a fight or an argument. Mr. Black raised heck when he saw the dented fender. He blamed theother driver. Some teenage boys raised the devil in town onHalloween night and damaged a lot of property. Compare: ... Читать далее...
  23. Значение идиомы mop up[mop up] {v. phr.} To disperse or liquidate isolated groups ordetachments of opposing forces. Our forces won the basic battle butthere still remain pockets of resistance they must mop up....
  24. Three couples wanted to join a churchThree couples, an elderly couple, a middle aged couple and a young newlywed couple wanted to join a church. The pastor says, «We have special requirements for new parishioners. You must abstain from having sex for two weeks.» The couples agreed and came back at the end of two weeks. The pastor goes to the ... Читать далее...
  25. Значение идиомы on one’s hands[on one’s hands] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In your care orresponsibility; that you must do something about. Mrs. Blake lefther five children with me while she shopped. I could not get anythingdone with the children on my hands. After everyone bought ticketsto the dance, the club treasurer had over $100 on his hands. Theelectricity went ... Читать далее...
  26. Значение идиомы parade rest[parade rest] {n.} A position in which soldiers stand still, withfeet apart and hands behind their backs. The marines were at paraderest in front of the officials’ platform. Compare: AT EASE....
  27. Значение идиомы lay one’s hands on[lay one’s hands on] or [get one’s hands on] {v. phr.} 1. To seizein order to punish or treat roughly. If I ever lay my hands on thatboy he’ll be sorry. Compare: LAY A FINGER ON. 2. To get possessionof. He was unable to lay his hands on a Model T Ford for the schoolplay. ... Читать далее...
  28. Значение идиомы band together[band together] {v. phr.} To join a group to exert united force. The inhabitants of the ecologically threatened area banded together to stop the company from building new smokestacks....
  29. Значение идиомы hands up[hands up] {informal} Hold up your hands! Put your hands up highand keep them there! — Used as a command. The sheriff pointed hisgun at the outlaws and called out, «Hands up!» Syn.: REACH FOR THESKY....
  30. Значение идиомы read up on[read up on] {v. phr.} To study carefully in preparation for anexamination or other special purpose. Since Mr. and Mrs. Lee aregoing to take their American citizenship exams soon, they must read upon the Constitution and the three branches of government....
  31. Значение идиомы money[money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
  32. Значение идиомы lay hands on[lay hands on] {v. phr.} 1. To get hold of; find; catch. Thetreasure hunters can keep any treasure they can lay hands on. Ifthe police can lay hands on him, they will put him in jail. Compare:LAY ONE’S HAND ON. 2. To do violence to; harm; hurt. They wereafraid that if they left him alone ... Читать далее...
  33. Значение идиомы raise one’s voice[raise one’s voice] {v. phr.} To speak loudly, as if in anger or inprotest. «I’m sorry, Mom,» Peter said. «I didn’t mean to raise myvoice.»...
  34. British and American families — Британские и американские семьиBritish and American families are small. In fact the populations of both Britain and the USA have stopped growing. The typical family has a father, mother and two children. Grandparents come to visit, but do not usually live with their children. Most people get married between the ages of 20 and 23 but many marriages ... Читать далее...
  35. Значение идиомы kick up a fuss[kick up a fuss] or [kick up a row] or [raise a row] also [kick upa dust] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; make a disturbance. When the teacher gave the class five more hours of homework, theclass kicked up a fuss. When the teacher left the room, two boyskicked up a row. Compare: RAISE ... Читать далее...
  36. Значение идиомы take the bull by the horns[take the bull by the horns] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take definiteaction and not care about risks; act bravely in a difficulty. Hedecided to take the bull by the horns and demand a raise in salaryeven though it might cost him his job. Compare: TAKE THE BIT IN ONE’SMOUTH, TAKE THE LAW INTO ONE’S OWN ... Читать далее...
  37. Значение идиомы in the red[in the red] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In an unprofitableway; so as to lose money. A large number of American radio stationsoperate in the red. A rich man who has a farm or ranch often runsit in the red, but makes his money with his factory or business. Contrast: IN THE BLACK....
  38. Значение идиомы set aside[set aside] {v.} 1. To separate from the others in a group orcollection. She set aside the things in the old trunk which shewanted to keep. 2. To select or choose from others for some purpose. The governor set aside a day for thanksgiving. 3. To pay noattention to ; leave out. The complaint was ... Читать далее...
  39. Значение идиомы firing squad[firing squad] {n.} A group of soldiers chosen to shoot a prisonerto death or to fire shots over a grave as a tribute. A dictatoroften sends his enemies before a firing squad. The dead generalwas honored by a firing squad....
  40. Значение идиомы count off[count off] {v.} 1. To count aloud from one end of a line of men to the other, each man counting in turn. The soldiers counted off from right to left. 2. To place into a separate group or groups by counting. The coach counted off three boys to carry in the equipment. Tom counted ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы join forces