Значение идиомы keep time

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1. Значение идиомы in step[in step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. With the left or right footstepping at the same time as another’s or to the beat of music; inmatching strides with another person or persons. The long line ofsoldiers marched all in step: Left, right! Left, right! Johnnymarched behind the band in step to the music. 2. In ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы beat time[beat time] {v. phr.} To follow the rhythm of a piece of music by moving one’s fingers or feet. Jack was beating time with his foot during the concert, which annoyed his neighbor....
3. Значение идиомы out of step[out of step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in step; not matchingstrides or keeping pace with another or others. George alwaysmarches out of step with the music. 2. Out of harmony; not keepingup. — Often followed by «with». Just because you don’t smoke, itdoesn’t mean you are out of step with other boys and ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы watch one’s step[watch one’s step] {v. phr.} To mend one’s ways; exercise prudence, tact, and care. I have to watch my step with the new boss as he isa very proud and sensitive individual....
5. Learning to DanceArthur: You know that you’ve Taken on an impossible task, right? Martha: Teaching you to dance? I’m sure you’re Selling yourself short. Arthur: No, really, I Have two left feet. I’m completely Uncoordinated and have no Sense of rhythm. I’m just not Cut out for dancing. Martha: Let’s not Get ahead of ourselves. We’ll just ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова rhythmRhythm — ритм, ритмичность Перевод слова Vital rhythm — жизненный цикл rhythm of the seasons — смена времен года rhythm of history — ритм истории pulsating rhythm — пульсирующий ритм The artistic figure has symmetry, and the artistic Rhythm has eurhythmy. Художественный образ обладает симметрией, а ритм художественного произведения — эвритмией. Travel can disrupt your ... Читать далее...
7. Listening to Club MusicAnastasia: This is the best Club in the city. Grace brought me here last month. You’re going to love it. Joshua: What?! Anastasia: You’re going to love this club. It has the best DJ in town. She Spins the best Mixes. Joshua: Did you say you’re going to get us some Mixed drinks? Anastasia: No, ... Читать далее...
8. 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...
9. Перевод слова danceDance — танцевать, танец Перевод слова To dance a waltz — танцевать вальс to dance in the air — кружиться в воздухе dance music — танцевальная музыка Shall we Dance? Потанцуем? Dance is an art. Танец — это вид искусства. They met at a Dance. Они познакомились на танцах. rel=»nofollow»>...
10. Значение идиомы drop back[drop back] {v.} To move or step backwards; retreat. The soldiers dropped back before the enemy’s attack. The quarterback dropped back to pass the football. Compare: DRAW BACK, FADE BACK, FALL BACK....
11. TV Shows Being Renewed and CancelledMo: I have some bad news: Your favorite TV show has been Cancelled. Amy: I’m not surprised. Ratings plummeted last Season, so The writing was on the wall. Mo: Also On the chopping block is your favorite reality show: American Idiots. Amy: Oh no, not American Idiots, too! I thought it was Gaining ground in ... Читать далее...
12. For me life is a dance — Для меня жизнь это танецFor me life is a dance. I cannot imagine myself without it. Every movement, swing, turn, makes the world brighter. I have been dancing since I was 5. And it is passion of my life. At first, I danced ballroom dancers. It is very beautiful and elegant. Dress, heels, hair — what could be more ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы show one’s face[show one’s face] {v. phr.} To be seen; appear. Bill is afraidto show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up. Judy is awonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage. After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to show his face....
14. Значение идиомы go to show[go to show] or [go to prove] {v. phr.}, {informal} To seem toprove; act or serve to show ; demonstrate. — Often used after»it». Our team beat a bigger team, and it just goes to show you canwin if you play hard enough. The hard winter at Valley Forge goesto show that our soldiers suffered ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы step on it[step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on thegas pedal to make a car go faster. Be very careful when you step onthe gas. Don’t go too fast. Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal}To go faster; hurry. Step on it, or we’ll be late for school. John ... Читать далее...
16. Being ClumsyEdward: Would you dance with me? Bella: Me? I’d like to, but I don’t dance. Edward: Why? Bella: I Have two left feet. I’m so Clumsy, first I’d step all over your feet, and then I’d Stumble all over the dance floor. Edward: I don’t believe that. I bet you’re very Graceful on the dance ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы hear the beat[hear the beat] or [see the beat] {v. phr.}, {dialect} To hear ofor to see someone or something better or surpassing. — Usually used innegative or interrogative sentences and often followed by «of». Inever heard the beat! John swam all the way across the river. Did youever hear the beat of it? The juggler spun ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы all[all] See: AFTER ALL, AND ALL, AT ALL, BEAT ALL or BEAT THE DUTCH, FOR ALL, FOR ALL ONE IS WORTH, FOR ALL ONE KNOWS, FOR ALL THE WORLD, FOR GOOD also FOR GOOD AND ALL, FROM THE BOTTOM OF ONE’S HEART or WITH ALL ONE’S HEART, HAVE ALL ONE’S BUTTONS or HAVE ALL ONE’S ... Читать далее...
19. Describing One’s Taste in MusicArturo: What are you listening to? Ling: Some new music. You want to hear it? Arturo: All right. That’s pretty Mellow, kinda Bluesy, isn’t it? It’s got an interesting Indie feel. Ling: Do you like it? Arturo: It’s all right. I like more Funky, dance music myself, but this is okay. It’s not too Depressing. ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы heart skip a beat[heart skip a beat] or [heart miss a beat] 1. The heart leaves outor seems to leave out a beat; the heart beats hard or leaps fromexcitement or strong feeling. — Often considered trite. When Paulsaw the bear standing in front of him, his heart skipped a beat. 2.To be startled or excited from surprise, ... Читать далее...
21. Music in Our LifeТопик Музыка в нашей жизни рассказывает о том, как важна музыка. Музыка сопровождает нас с детства, и она повсюду: дома, в концертном зале, в парке, у моря, в лесу и даже на улице. Это искусство, которое отражает жизнь, ведь музыка отражает эмоции людей. Мы все имеем разное отношение к музыке: одни сочиняют музыку, другие ее ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова stepStep — шаг, шагать, ступенька Перевод слова The bottom step — нижняя ступенька at every step — на каждом шагу to step short — оступиться; сделать ложный шаг He Stepped back to let me through. Он отступил назад, чтобы дать мне пройти. You’re Stepping on my foot. Вы наступили мне на ногу. He hastened his ... Читать далее...
23. Giving Warnings and CautionsBrett: Hi, Mom. Come in. Welcome to my new place. My roommates aren’t here right now or I’d introduce you. Mom: Hi, dear. This is…uh…nice. Brett: It is, isn’t it? I know you were a little worried about me Moving out and into a house with five roommates. But as you can see, this is ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод слова musicMusic — музыка Перевод слова Dance music — танцевальная музыка abilities for music — музыкальные способности to dedicate one’s life to music — посвятить свою жизнь музыке This Music really gets me. Мне так нравится эта музыка! The Music faded away. Музыка стихла. I really dig their Music. Я просто тащусь от их музыки. Примеры ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы beat the bushes[beat the bushes] also [beat the brush] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try very hard to find or get something. The mayor was beating the bushes for funds to build the playground. Contrast: BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH or BEAT AROUND THE BUSH....
26. Перевод идиомы step-by-step, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: step-by-step Перевод: шаг за шагом, постепенно Пример: My grandfather has made a great effort and step-by-step he has learned how to use a computer. Мой дедушка сильно постарался, и постепенно научился пользоваться компьютером....
27. Значение идиомы beat to the punch[beat to the punch] or [beat to the draw] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do something before another person has a chance to do it. John was going to apply for the job, but Ted beat him to the draw. Lois bought the dress before Mary could beat her to the punch....
28. Перевод слова beatBeat — удар, такт, ритм, биение Перевод слова To beat at the door — колотить в дверь off the beat — не в ритме to beat the chest — бить себя кулаком в грудь You can’t Beat the system. Против системы не попрешь. Beat the eggs, then add the milk. Яйца взбить, затем добавить молоко. ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы beat it[beat it] {v.}, {slang} To go away in a hurry; get out quickly. When he heard the crash he beat it as fast as he could. — Often used as a command. The big boy said, «Beat it, kid. We don’t want you with us.» Compare: CLEAR OUT, LIGHT OUT, HEAD FOR THE HILLS....
30. Значение идиомы beat down[beat down] {v.} 1. To crush or break the spirit of; win over; conquer. All their defenses were beaten down by the tanks. 2. {informal} a. To try to get reduced; force down by discussing. Can we beat down the price? B. To persuade or force to accept alower price or easier payments. He tried ... Читать далее...
31. Watching Political Commentary ShowsLaura: I really don’t like these Political commentary shows. They Purportedly present both sides of an issue, but the Commentator is always Biased. Joon: Oh, I don’t think so. Each show invites Pundits on each side of the Political spectrum. In this show, for instance, the pundits each take turns presenting their Arguments. Laura: You ... Читать далее...
32. HOW TO COOK A TURKEY!HOW TO COOK A TURKEY! (The Thanksgiving Special) Step 1:Go buy a turkey Step 2: Take a drink of whiskey (scotch) of JD Step 3: Put turkey in the oven Step 4: Take another 2 drinks of whiskey Step 5: Set the degree at 375 ovens Step 6: Take 3 more whiskeys of drink Step ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы beat one’s brains out[beat one’s brains out] or [beat one’s brains] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try very hard to understand or think out something difficult; tire yourself out by thinking. It was too hard for him and he beat his brains out trying to get the answer. Some students are lazy, but others beat their brains and succeed....
34. Значение идиомы drop off[drop off] {v.} 1. To take part of the way you are going. Joe asked Mrs. Jones to drop him off at the library on her way downtown. 2. To go to sleep. Jimmy was thinking of his birthday party as he dropped off to sleep. 3. To die. The patient dropped off in his ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы cut in[cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. — Often used with «on». A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы beat to[beat to] {v.}, {informal} To do something before someone else does it. I was waiting to buy a ticket but only one ticket was left, and another man beat me to it. We were planning to send a rocket into space but the Russians beat us to it. Compare: GET THE JUMP ON....
37. Значение идиомы beat up[beat up] {v.}, {informal} To give a hard beating to; hit hard and much; thrash; whip. When the new boy first came, he had to beat up several neighborhood bullies before they would leave him alone. — Used with «on» in substandard speech. The tough boy said to Bill, «If you come around here again, ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы beat all[beat all] or [beat the Dutch] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be strange or surprising. John found a box full of money buried in his garage. Doesn’t that beat all! It beats the Dutch how Tom always makes a basket....
39. Значение идиомы step into one’s shoes[step into one’s shoes] {v. phr.} To do what someone else usuallydoes after he has stopped doing it. When Bill’s father died, Billhad to step into his father’s shoes to support his mother. A coachtrains the junior varsity to step into the shoes of the members of thevarsity team when they graduate. When the boss ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы beat all hollow[beat all hollow] also [beat hollow] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do much better than; to beat very badly. We beat their team all hollow. As a speaker, he beats us all hollow....