Значение идиомы jump the gun

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1. 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 […]...
2. 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....
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 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 […]...
5. Значение идиомы jump on the bandwagon [jump on the bandwagon] or [get on the bandwagon] {v. phr.},{informal} To join a popular cause or movement. At the lastpossible moment, the senator jumped on the winning candidate’sbandwagon....
6. 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....
7. 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....
8. 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....
9. 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 […]...
10. 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....
11. 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 […]...
12. 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....
13. 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....
14. A word play A teacher asked her students to use the word “fascinate” in a sentence. Mary said, “My family went to the New York City Zoo, and we saw all the animals. It was fascinating.” The teacher said, “That was good, but I wanted the word “‘fascinate.'” Sally raised her hand. She said, “My family went to […]...
15. 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....
16. 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....
17. 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....
18. 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 […]...
19. Giving Awards and Congratulations Part of my job as school principal is to hand out Awards and Scholarships to students. We recently had a Ceremony To do just that. _________ Principal: Miguel, I want To commend you for your work this year and Congratulate you for winning the science award. It is Well deserved. The Recipient of this year’s […]...
20. Значение идиомы force one’s hand [force one’s hand] {v. phr.} To make you do something or tell whatyou will do sooner than planned. Ben did not want to tell where hewas going, but his friend forced his hand. Mr. Smith planned tokeep his land until prices went up, but he had so many doctor billsthat it forced his hand....
21. 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....
22. 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....
23. 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....
24. 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 […]...
25. 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 […]...
26. Johnny missed his final exam due to the flu Johnny missed his final exam due to the flu, but he’d done so well during the year that the teacher suggests to the principal they give him an oral exam to make up for the test he’d missed. The principal agrees so they called Johnny into the office and explain about the oral test. First […]...
27. Значение идиомы give the go-by [give the go-by] {v. phr.} To pay no attention to a person; avoid. John fell in love with Mary, but she gave him the go-by. Theboy raised his hand to answer the question, but the teacher gave himthe go-by. Compare: THE RUNAROUND....
28. One day a teacher was teaching religion One day a teacher was teaching religion, when she asked the class “What part of your body do you think goes up to heaven first?” Two children rose their hand. One was little Johnny. Hesitant to pick on him she chose little Mary. “I think your heart goes first because, that’s were your emotions of […]...
29. 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 […]...
30. Значение идиомы raise the roof [raise the roof] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make a lot of noise;be happy and noisy. The gang raised the roof with their singing. 2. To scold loudly. Mother raised the roof when she saw the dog’smuddy footprints on her new bedspread. Compare: KICK UP A FUSS, RAISECAIN....
31. Значение идиомы put one’s hand to [put one’s hand to] or [set one’s hand to] or [turn one’s hand to]{v. phr.} To start working at; try to do. Hal does a good job ateverything mat he turns his hand to. After Mr. Sullivan foundfarming unprofitable, he moved to town and turned his hand tocarpentry....
32. Значение идиомы kick over the traces [kick over the traces] also [jump the traces] {v. phr.} To breakthe rules; behave badly. When their teacher was absent and they hada substitute, the children kicked over the traces. Compare: ACT UP, CUT UP, LET LOOSE, OUT OF HAND, RAISE CAIN....
33. Значение идиомы on one hand [on one hand] {adv. phr.} Looking at a thing in one of two possibleways; from one point of view. – Usually used with “on the other hand”. John wants to be a printer or a teacher; on one hand, printing paysbetter; on the other hand, schools need good teachers....
34. One day the teacher decides to play an animal game One day the teacher decides to play an animal game. She holds up a picture of a giraffe and asks if anyone knows what it is. No one raises his/her hand. The teacher says “See it’s long neck? What animal has a long neck?” Sally holds up her hand and asks if it is a […]...
35. When the formal private briefing of the attractive new teacher When the formal private briefing of the attractive new teacher by the vice-principal was finished, the vice-principal took a few puffs on his pipe and said, “I have an informal piece of advice for you, Miss Bell. There’s only one way you can get along in this school without submitting to the sexual advances of […]...
36. Значение идиомы clean slate [clean slate] {n. phr.} A record of nothing but good conduct, without any errors or bad deeds; past acts that are all good without any bad ones. Johnny was sent to the principal for whispering. He had a clean slate so the principal did not punish him. Mary stayed after school for a week, and […]...
37. Informal letter to the hoster family From: Sarah Smith (Sarah@mail. ru) To: Mr. and Mrs. James (James@ mail. ru) Subject: Hello from Cyprus! Dear Mr. and Mrs. James, I am arriving in New York airport at 10 am on Sunday (3 pm of Cyprus time) on 20th March. I think I am really lucky because I have opportunity to get free […]...
38. Famous Quotes One Friday morning, a teacher came up with a novel way to motivate her class. She told them that she would read a quote and the first student to correctly identify who said it would receive the rest of the day off. She started with “This was England’s finest hour.” Little Suzy instantly jumped up […]...
39. 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: […]...
40. The Death of a Pet Dad: Honey, I have some bad news for you. Fluffy has Gone to the other side. Sarah: You mean she’s out of her cage again? I’ll go and try to find her. Dad: No, you don’t understand. Fluffy Passed away in the night. Sarah: Oh, she Died! That’s too bad, but she was Getting up […]...