Значение идиомы jump on the bandwagon

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1. Перевод идиомы jump on the bandwagon / get on the bandwagon / climb on the bandwagon, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: jump on the bandwagon / get on the bandwagon / climb on the bandwagon Перевод: присоединиться к популярному делу или движению, включиться в движение Пример: Everybody jumped on the bandwagon to try and stop smoking in the workplace. Все присоединились к движению о запрете курения на рабочем месте....
2. Значение идиомы on the bandwagon [on the bandwagon] {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into the newestpopular group or activity; in or into something you join just becausemany others are joining it. – Often used after “climb”, “get”, or”jump”. When all George’s friends decided to vote for Bill, Georgeclimbed on the bandwagon too. See: JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON....
3. Значение идиомы jump on [jump on] or [jump all over] or [land on] or [land all over] {v. phr.}, {informal} To scold; criticize; blame. Tom’s boss jumped allover Tom because he made a careless mistake. Janice landed onRobert for dressing carelessly for their date. “I don’t know whyBill is always jumping on me; I just don’t understand him,” said […]...
4. Значение идиомы jump the gun [jump the gun] also [beat the gun] {v. phr.} 1. To start before thestarter’s gun in a race. The runners were called back because oneof them jumped the gun. 2. {informal} To start before you should;start before anyone else. The new students were not supposed tocome before noon, but one boy jumped the gun and […]...
5. Значение идиомы jump the track [jump the track] {v. phr.} 1. To go off rails; go or run the wrongway. The train jumped the track and there was a terrible accident. The pulley of the clothesline jumped the track and Mother’s washingfell down. 2. {informal} To change from one thought or idea toanother without plan or reason; change the thought […]...
6. Значение идиомы jump out of one’s skin [jump out of one’s skin] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be badlyfrightened; be very much surprised. The lightning struck so closeto Bill that he almost jumped out of his skin. Compare: HAIR STAND ONEND....
7. Значение идиомы get the jump on [get the jump on] or [have the jump on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To getahead of; start before ; have an advantage over. Don’t letthe other boys get the jump on you at the beginning of the race. Our team got the jump on their rivals in the first minutes of play, and held the lead […]...
8. Значение идиомы jump bail [jump bail] or [skip bail] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away andfail to come to trial, and so to give up a certain amount of moneyalready given to a court of law to hold with the promise that youwould come. The robber paid $2000 bail so he wouldn’t be put injail before his trial, but […]...
9. Значение идиомы jump through a hoop [jump through a hoop] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do whatever you aretold to do; obey any order. Bob would jump through a hoop forMary. Compare: TWIST AROUND ONE’S LITTLE FINGER, UNDER ONE’S THUMB....
10. Значение идиомы jump down one’s throat [jump down one’s throat] {v. phr.} To suddenly become very angry atsomeone; scold severely or angrily. The teacher jumped down Billy’sthroat when Billy said he did not do his homework....
11. Значение идиомы jump to a conclusion [jump to a conclusion] {v. phr.} To decide too quickly or withoutthinking or finding the facts. Jerry saw his dog limping on abloody leg and jumped to the conclusion that it had been shot. Contrast: LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP....
12. Перевод идиомы jump out of one’s skin, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: jump out of one’s skin Перевод: быть вне себя (от страха, потрясения, удивления) Пример: I nearly jumped out of my skin when I saw the man at the window. У меня душа ушла в пятки, когда я увидел человека у окна....
13. Перевод слова jump Jump – прыгать; скачок, резкое повышение Перевод слова To jump for joy – прыгать от радости to jump into a taxi – вскочить в такси to give a jump – резко подняться, подскочить jump in prices – резкое повышение цен How high can you Jump? Как высоко ты можешь прыгнуть? Don’t Jump the camera. Не […]...
14. Перевод идиомы jump the gun, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: jump the gun Перевод: опередить события, начать что-либо раньше срока Пример: He jumped the gun and started selling the tickets before he should have. Он начал продавать билеты намного раньше нужного срока....
15. Фразовый глагол jump in – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: jump in Перевод: присоединиться к разговору Пример: Feel free to jump in at any moment while we are talking. Пока мы разговариваем, можешь присоединиться к обсуждению в любой момент....
16. Значение идиомы go jump in the lake [go jump in the lake] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go away and quitbeing a bother. George was tired of Tom’s advice and told him to gojump in the lake. Compare: GO CHASE YOURSELF, GO FLY A KITE....
17. Перевод идиомы jump to conclusions, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: jump to conclusions Перевод: делать поспешные выводы; решать, не подумав, не раздумывая Пример: Please don’t jump to conclusions over who broke the computer. Пожалуйста, не делай поспешных выводов о том, кто сломал компьютер....
18. Значение идиомы jump ball [jump ball] {n.} The starting of play in basketball by tossing theball into the air between two opposing players, each of whom jumps andtries to hit the ball to a member of his own team. Two players heldonto the ball at the same time and the referee called a jump ball....
19. Перевод сленгового выражения jump ship, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: jump ship Перевод: уйти с работы; попасть из одной ситуации в другую Пример: When the company announced that it was losing money, many of its employees jumped ship. Когда компания объявила, что она теряет деньги, многие из ее работников уволились....
20. Значение идиомы jump at [jump at] {v.} To take or accept quickly and gladly. Johnnyjumped at the invitation to go swimming with his brother. Compare:TAKE UP....
21. A young soldier was making his first parachute jump A young soldier was making his first parachute jump. The corporal explained the procedure “You count to ten and pull the first ripcord. If the chute doesn’t open, pull the second. That should do it. Then, after you land, there’ll be a truck waiting to pick you up.” The soldier checked his gear, called out […]...
22. 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 […]...
23. A young man joined the Army and signed up with the paratroopers A young man joined the Army and signed up with the paratroopers. He went though the standard training, completed the practice jumps from higher and higher structures, and finally went to take his first jump from an airplane. The next day, he called home to his father to tell him the news. “So, did you […]...
24. Перевод сленгового выражения go fly a kite! / go chase yourself! / go climb a tree! / go jump in the lake!, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: go fly a kite! / go chase yourself! / go climb a tree! / go jump in the lake! Перевод: уходи, не приставай, оставь меня в покое, иди отдохни (используется в повелительном наклонении) Пример: Get out of here, Robert! You’re driving me crazy! Go chase yourself! Убирайся отсюда, Роберт! Ты меня с ума […]...
25. Перевод слова movement Movement – движение, перемещение Перевод слова Covered movement – скрытое передвижение dissident movement – диссидентское движение life of movement – жизнь на колесах This was my initiation into the peace Movement. Так я вступил в движение борцов за мир. The student Movement resounded through the world. Студенческое движение прогремело на весь мир. The earth’s Movement […]...
26. A fellow was following a truck in heavy traffic A fellow was following a truck in heavy traffic. Every block or so, when they were stopped at a stop light, the driver of the truck would jump out of the cab with a big stick and bang on the side of the cargo bay. He’d then jump back into the cab in time to […]...
27. Jump out of the plane An Englishman, Frenchman, Mexican, and Texan were flying across country on a small plane when the pilot comes on the loud speaker and says ” We’re having mechanical problems and the only way we can make it to the next airport is for 3 of you to open the door and jump, at least one […]...
28. Значение идиомы just now [just now] {adv. phr.} 1. Just at this moment; at this time. Mr. Johnson isn’t here just now. Will you phone back later? 2. {informal}A very short time ago; only a moment ago; only a little while ago. “Where could that boy have gone so quickly? He was here just now!” Compare: WHILE AGO....
29. Значение идиомы pull off [pull off] {v.}, {informal} To succeed in ; do. Ben Hogan pulled off the impossibleby winning three golf tournaments in one year. The bandits pulledoff a daring bank robbery. Compare: PUT ACROSS....
30. Значение идиомы throw one’s hat in the ring [throw one’s hat in the ring] or [toss one’s hat in the ring] {v. phr.}, {informal} To announce that you are going to try to be electedto an official position; become a candidate for office. Bill tossedhis hat in the ring for class president. The senator threw his hatin the ring for re-election....
31. Значение идиомы mend one’s fences [mend one’s fences] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something to makepeople like or follow you again; strengthen your friendships orinfluence. The senator went home from Washington to mend hisfences. John saw that his friends did not like him, so he decidedto mend his fences....
32. Перевод слова join Join – соединять(ся), связывать, соединение Перевод слова To join the crowd – примкнуть к толпе to join in the conversation – вступить в разговор to join in marriage – объединиться в браке to join wires – (при)соединить провода Our paths Joined. Наши пути соединились. They Joined us for lunch. Они присоединились к нам за обедом. […]...
33. Значение идиомы lay into [lay into] or [light into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attackphysically; go at vigorously. The two fighters laid into each otheras soon as the bell rang. John loves Italian food and he reallylaid into the spaghetti. Syn.: PITCH INTO, SAIL INTO. 2. {slang} Toattack with words. The senator laid into the opponents of hisbill. Syn.: LACE […]...
34. Значение идиомы let me see [let me see] or [let us see] {informal} 1. Let us find out bytrying or performing an action. Let me see if you can jump over thefence. 2. Give me time to think or remember. I can’t come today. Let me see. How about Friday? Let’s see. Where did I put the key?...
35. Значение идиомы here goes [here goes] {interj.}, {informal} I am ready to begin; I am nowready and willing to take the chance; I am hoping for the best. – Saidespecially before beginning something that takes skill, luck, orcourage. “Here goes!” said Charley, as he jumped off the highdiving board. “Here goes!” said Mary as she started the test....
36. Значение идиомы shoo-in [shoo-in] {n.}, {informal} Someone or something that is expected towin; a favorite; sure winner. Chris is a shoo-in to win ascholarship. Do you think he will win the election? He’s ashoo-in. This horse is a shoo-in. He can’t miss winning. Syn.:SURE THING....
37. An Irishman, a Mexican and a Blonde Guy were doing An Irishman, a Mexican and a Blonde Guy were doing construction work on scaffolding on the 20th floor of a building. They were eating lunch and the Irishman said, “Corned beef and cabbage! If I get corned beef and cabbage one more time for lunch, I’m going to jump off this building.” The Mexican opened […]...
38. Значение идиомы black eye [black eye] {n.} 1. A dark area around one’s eye due to a hard blow during a fight, such as boxing. Mike Tyson sported a black eye after the big fight. 2. Discredit. Bob’s illegal actions will give a black eye to the popular movement he started....
39. Значение идиомы go for [go for] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To try to get; aim for; try for. Our team is going for the championship in the game tonight. Thedog went for Bob’s leg. 2. To favor; support; like. Little Susiereally goes for ice cream. Bob goes for Jane in a big way. 3. Toattack; begin to fight or […]...
40. Значение идиомы call one’s bluff [call one’s bluff] {v. phr.}, {informal} To ask someone to prove what he says he can or will do. . Tom said he could jump twenty feet and so Dick called his bluff and said “Let’s see you do it!”...