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1. Перевод идиомы low-key / low-keyed, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: low-key / low-keyed Перевод: не очень броский, не напыщенный, простой Пример: We’re going to have a low-key party. Мы собираемся устроить небольшую вечеринку....
2. Значение идиомы cool as a cucumber[cool as a cucumber] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very calm and brave; not nervous, worried, or anxious; not excited; composed. Bill is a good football quarterback, always cool as a cucumber....
3. Значение идиомы have it[have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы push the panic button[push the panic button] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become very muchfrightened; nervous or excited, especially at a time of danger orworry. John thought he saw a ghost and pushed the panic button. Keep cool; don’t hit the panic button! Syn.: LOSE ONE’S HEAD....
5. Значение идиомы tie one’s hands[tie one’s hands] {v. phr.} To make unable to doanything. — Usually used in the passive. Since Mary would not tellher mother what was bothering her, her mother’s hands were tied. Charles wanted to help John get elected president of the class, buthis promise to another boy tied his hands. Father hoped Jim wouldnot quit ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы the creeps[the creeps] {n.}, {informal} 1. An uncomfortable tightening of theskin caused by fear or shock. Reading the story of a ghost gave Joethe creeps. The queer noises in the old house gave Mary thecreeps. 2. A strong feeling of fear or disgust. The cold, damp, lonely swamp gave John the creeps. The dog was so ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы worked up[worked up] also [wrought up] {adj.}, {literary} Feeling strongly;excited; angry; worried. Mary was all worked up about the exam. John got worked up when they blamed him for losing the game. Compare: ON EDGE....
8. Перевод слова anxiousAnxious — озабоченный, тревожный Перевод слова Anxious moment — тревожный момент anxious time — трудное время anxious business — хлопотное дело anxious eye — беспокойный взгляд People are Anxious about the future. Люди беспокоятся о своем будущем We were all Anxious for news. Мы все с нетерпением ждали новостей. She feels Anxious and depressed. Она ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы ghost of a[ghost of a] Least trace of; slightest resemblance to; smallest biteven of; a very little. Usually used with «chance» or «idea» innegative sentences, or with «smile». There wasn’t a ghost of achance that Jack would win. We didn’t have the ghost of an ideawhere to look for John. The teacher scolded Harold for drawing afunny ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы to pieces[to pieces] {adv. phr.} 1. Into broken pieces or fragments;destroyed. The cannon shot the town to pieces. The vase fell topieces in Mary’s hand. 2. {informal} So as not to work; into a stateof not operating. After 100,000 miles the car went to pieces. When Mary heard of her mother’s death, she went to pieces. ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы scratch one’s back[scratch one’s back] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something kind andhelpful for someone or to flatter him in the hope that he will dosomething for you. Usually used in the expression «You scratch my backand I’ll scratch yours.» Mary asked Jean to introduce her to herbrother. Jean said, «You scratch my back and I’ll scratch ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова ghostGhost — приведение, призрак, дух Перевод слова The ghost of Hamlet’s father — тень отца Гамлета to see a ghost — видеть привидение ghost image — фантомное изображение not the ghost of a chance — ни малейшего шанса A long rambling Ghost story. Длинная путаная история про привидения. Hope is against the holy Ghost. Надежда ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы give up the ghost[give up the ghost] {v. phr.} To die; stop going. After a longillness, the old woman gave up the ghost. The motor turned over afew times and gave up the ghost....
14. Значение идиомы Nervous Nellie[Nervous Nellie] {n.}, {informal} A timid person who lacksdetermination and courage. I say we will never win if we don’t stopbeing Nervous Nellies!...
15. Значение идиомы blue in the face[blue in the face] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very angry or upset; excited and very emotional. Tom argued with Bill until he was blue in the face. Mary scolded Jane until she was blue in the face, but Jane kept on using Mary’s paints....
16. Kick-ass sermonA new priest at his first mass was so nervous he could hardly speak. After mass he asked the monsignor how he had done. The monsignor replied, » When I am worried about getting nervous on the pulpit, I put a glass of vodka next to the water glass. If I start to get nervous, ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы wind up[wind up] {v.} 1. To tighten the spring of a machine; to make itwork or run. Mary wound up the toy car and let it run across theroom. He doesn’t have to wind up his watch because it is run by abattery. 2. To make very excited, nervous, upset. — Usually used inthe past participle. ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы go at it hammer and tongs[go at it hammer and tongs] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To attack orfight with great strength or energy; have a bad argument. Billslapped George’s face and now they’re going at it hammer and tongs inback of the house. Helen and Mary have been arguing all day, andnow they are going at it hammer and tongs ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы go the whole hog[go the whole hog] or [go whole hog] {v. phr.}, {informal} To dosomething completely or thoroughly; to give all your strength orattention to something. When Bob became interested in modelairplanes, he went the whole hog. The family went whole hog at thefair, and spent a lot of money. Compare: ALL OUT, ALL THE WAY, SHOOTTHE ... Читать далее...
20. Photographer worksThere was this haunted house on the outskirts of the town which was avoided by all the townfolk — the ghost which ‘lived’ there was feared by all. However, an enterprising journalist decided to get the scoop of the day by photographing the fearsome phantom. When he entered the house, armed with only his camera, ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы ride herd on[ride herd on] {v. phr.} 1. To patrol on horseback around a herd ofanimals to see that none of them wanders away. Two cowboys rodeherd on the cattle being driven to market. 2. {informal} To watchclosely and control; take care of. A special legislative assistantrides herd on the bills the president is anxious to have ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы let out[let out] {v.} 1a. To allow to go out or escape. The guard letthe prisoners out of jail to work in the garden. Mother won’t letus out when it rains. Compare: LET LOOSE. 1b. {informal} To make come out of the mouth; utter. A bee stung Charles. He letout a yell and ran home. Father ... Читать далее...
23. A mother was teaching her three year old daughterA mother was teaching her three year old daughter The Lord’s Prayer. For several evenings at bedtime, she repeated it after her mother. One night she said she was ready to solo. The mother listened with pride, as she carefully enunciated each word right up to the end…»And lead us not into temptation», she prayed, ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы scare out of one’s wits[scare out of one’s wits] or [scare stiff] or [scare the daylightsout of] {v. phr.}, {informal} To frighten very much. The owl’shooting scared him out of his wits. The child was scared stiff inthe dentist’s chair. Pete’s ghost story scared the daylights outof the smaller boys....
25. Значение идиомы get the jitters[get the jitters] {v. phr.} To become very nervous or excited. Ialways get the jitters when I sit in an airplane that’s about to takeoff....
26. Значение идиомы half-baked[half-baked] {adj.}, {informal} Not thought out or studiedthoroughly; not worth considering or accepting. We wish Tom wouldnot take our time at meetings to offer his half-baked ideas. Wecannot afford to put the government in the hands of people withhalf-baked plans....
27. Значение идиомы steamed up[steamed up] {adj.}, {informal} Excited or angry about or eager todo something. The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game, and he got them all steamed up to win the game. When Mary foundout that Jane had not kept their secret, she became all steamed up. Bill was all steamed up about ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова nervousNervous — нервный Перевод слова Nervous exhaustion — нервное истощение nervous giggle — нервный смех nervous disorder — нервное расстройство the higher nervous system — высшая нервная деятельность Don’t be Nervous. Не волнуйтесь. It was a very Nervous situation. Обстановка была очень нервной. Sit back, there’s no need to be Nervous. Расслабься, беспокоиться не о ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы step on one’s toes[step on one’s toes] or [tread on one’s toes] {v. phr.} To dosomething that embarrasses or offends someone else. If you break inwhen other people are talking, you may step on their toes. Mary ispretty, and she often treads on the toes of the girls by stealingtheir boyfriend....
30. Значение идиомы wrap up[wrap up] or [bundle up] {v. phr.} 1. To put on warm clothes; dresswarmly. Mother told Mary to wrap up before going out into thecold. 2. {informal} To finish. Let’s wrap up the job andgo home. 3. {informal} To win a game. The Mets wrapped up thebaseball game in the seventh inning....
31. Значение идиомы hook, line and sinker[hook, line and sinker] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without question ordoubt; completely. Johnny was so easily fooled that he fell forJoe’s story, hook, line and sinker. Mary was such a romantic girlthat she swallowed the story Alice told her about her date, hook, lineand sinker. Bobby trusted Jim so he was taken in by his hard-luckstory ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод слова excitedExcited — взволнованный, возбужденный, оживленный Перевод слова An excited crowd — возбужденная толпа an excited buying and selling of stocks — оживленная купля-продажа ценных бумаг excited state — возбужденное состояние Stop getting so Excited! Перестань так волноваться! I’m so Excited about the trip! Я так потрясена путешествием! She felt Excited and quite gay. Она чувствовала ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы come round[come round] or [come around] {v.} 1. To happen or appear again and again in regular order. And so Saturday night came around again. I will tell him when he comes round again. 2. {informal} To get back health or knowledge of things; get well from sickness or a faint. Someone brought out smelling salts ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы on pins and needles[on pins and needles] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Worried; nervous. Jane’s mother was on pins and needles because Jane was very lategetting home from school. Many famous actors are on pins andneedles before the curtain opens for a play....
35. Значение идиомы sit with[sit with] {v.}, {informal} To be accepted by; affect. — Used ininterrogative sentences and in negative sentences modified by «well». How did your story sit with your mother? Bob’s poorsportsmanship doesn’t sit well with the coach....
36. Значение идиомы ghost-writer[ghost-writer] {n.} A writer whose identity remains a secret andwho writes for another who receives all the credit. It is rumoredthat John Smith’s best-selling novel was written by a ghost-writer....
37. Значение идиомы go into a tailspin[go into a tailspin] or [go into a nose dive] {v. phr.}, {informal}To fall or go down badly; collapse; give up trying. The team wentinto a tailspin after their captain was hurt, and they were badlybeaten. 2. {informal} To become very anxious, confused, or mentallysick; give up hope. The man went into a tailspin after ... Читать далее...
38. Ghost sexAt a conference on the supernatural, one of the speakers asked, «Who here has ever seen a ghost?» Most of the hands go up. «And how many of you have had some form of interaction with a ghost?» About half the hands stay up. «OK, now how many of you have had physical contact with ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы act out[act out] {v.} 1. To show an idea, story, or happening by your looks, talk, and movements. He tried to act out a story that he had read. 2. To put into action. All his life he tried to act out his beliefs....
40. Значение идиомы up tight[up tight] or [uptight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Worried, irritated, excessively eager or anxious. Why are you so uptightabout getting that job? The more you worry, the less you’ll succeed....