Значение идиомы kick oneself

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1. Значение идиомы kick off[kick off] {v. phr.} 1. To make the kick that begins a footballgame. John kicked off and the football game started. 2. {informal}To begin; launch; start. The candidate kicked off his campaign witha speech on television. The fund raising drive was kicked off witha theater party. 3. {slang} To die. Mr. Jones was almost ninetyyears ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы kick in the pants[kick in the pants] or [kick in the teeth] {n. phr.}, {informal}Unexpected scorn or insult when praise was expected; rejection. Mary worked hard to clean up John’s room, but all she got for hertrouble was a kick in the teeth. Compare: SLAP IN THE FACE....
3. Значение идиомы kick around[kick around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To act roughly or badly to; treatbadly; bully. John likes to kick around the little boys. Mr. Jones is always kicking his dog around. Syn.: PUSH AROUND. 2. To liearound or in a place; be treated carelessly; be neglected. This oldcoat has been kicking around the closet for years. The ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова kickKick — удар, пинок Перевод слова Kicks and punches — пинки и удары кулаком a kick of a horse — удар копытом to kick up a row — устраивать скандал kick in the groin — удар в пах Mum! He’s Kicking me! Мама! Он меня пинает! He has Kicked smoking. Он бросил курить. He Kicked ... Читать далее...
5. 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...
6. Значение идиомы kick up one’s heels[kick up one’s heels] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have a merry time;celebrate. When exams were over the students went to town to kickup their heels. Mary was usually very quiet but at the farewellparty she kicked up her heels and had a wonderful time....
7. Значение идиомы kick over[kick over] {v.} 1. Of a motor: To begin to work. He had notused his car for two months and when he tried to start it, the motorwould not kick over. 2. {slang} To pay; contribute. The gangforced all the storekeepers on the block to kick over $5 a week. 3.{slang} To die. Mrs. O’Leary’s ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы to oneself[to oneself ] {adv. phr.} 1. Silently; in the thoughts; withoutmaking a sign that others can see; secretly. Tom thought to himselfthat he could win. Mary said to herself that Joan was prettierthan Ann. Bill laughed to himself when John fell down. 2. Withouttelling others; in private; as a secret. — Used after «keep». Marykeeps ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы kick up[kick up] {v.}, {informal} To show signs of not working right. John had had too much to eat and his stomach started to kick up. After working well for a year the air conditioner suddenly startedkicking up....
10. Значение идиомы kick out[kick out] or [boot out] {v.}, {informal} To make go orleave; get rid of; dismiss. The boys made so much noise at themovie that the manager kicked them out. The chief of police wasbooted out of office because he was a crook. Syn.: THROW OUT....
11. Значение идиомы kick it[kick it] {v. phr.}, {slang} To end a bad or unwanted habit such asdrinking, smoking, or drug addiction. Farnsworth finally kicked it;he’s in good shape....
12. Значение идиомы kick down[kick down] {v. phr.}, {slang} To shift an automobile, jeep, ortruck into lower gear by hand-shifting. Joe kicked the jeep downfrom third to second, and we slowed down....
13. 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....
14. Значение идиомы keep under one’s hat[keep under one’s hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep secret; nottell. Mr. Jones knew who had won the contest, but he kept it underhis hat until it was announced publicly. — Often used as a command. Keep it under your hat. Syn.: KEEP TO ONESELF....
15. Значение идиомы give oneself airs[give oneself airs] {v. phr.} To act proud; act vain. Mary gaveherself airs when she wore her new dress. John gave himself airswhen he won first prize....
16. Значение идиомы make a pig of oneself[make a pig of oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To overindulge; eattoo much. Mary said, «This dessert is so delicious that I am goingto make a pig of myself and have some more.»...
17. Значение идиомы get a kick out of[get a kick out of] {v. phr.} To be greatly thrilled; derivepleasure from. Tom and Many get a kick out of playing four hands onthe piano....
18. Значение идиомы have oneself[have oneself] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To enjoy. — Sometimes usedin very informal speech to provide emphasis. As soon as theirparents left, the boys had themselves some fun. After working hardall day, John had himself a good night’s sleep....
19. Значение идиомы kick the bucket[kick the bucket] {v. phr.}, {slang} To die. Old Mr. Joneskicked the bucket just two days before his ninety-fourth birthday. Compare: KICK OFF....
20. Значение идиомы throw oneself at someone’s head[throw oneself at someone’s head] or [fling oneself at someone’shead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try hard and openly to make a personlove you. She threw herself at his head, but he was interested inanother girl. Compare: AT ONE’S FEET....
21. Значение идиомы give oneself up to[give oneself up to] {v. phr.} Not to hold yourself back from; letyourself enjoy. Uncle Willie gave himself up to a life ofwandering. John came inside from the cold and gave himself up tothe pleasure of being in a warm room. Compare: ENJOY ONESELF, LETONESELF GO....
22. Значение идиомы excuse oneself[excuse oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To think of reasons for not being toblame; think yourself not at fault. John excused himself for hislow grades on the ground that the teacher didn’t like him. 2. To askto be excused after doing something impolite. John excused himselffor his tardiness, saying his watch was wrong. 3. To ask ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы lay oneself open to[lay oneself open to] {v. phr.} To make oneself vulnerable to;expose oneself. If you don’t perform your job properly, you willlay yourself open to criticism....
24. Значение идиомы help oneself[help oneself] {v. phr.} To take what you want; take rather thanask or wail to be given. Help yourself to another piece of pie. John helped himself to some candy without asking....
25. Перевод идиомы get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself Перевод: взять себя в руки, контролировать в себя, владеть собой Пример: When he cried, she said, «Get a grip on yourself, Dear.» Когда он заплакал, она сказала: «Возьми себя в руки, дорогой». The man got a grip of himself and calmed down. Человек ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод сленгового выражения kickass / kick-ass, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: kickass / kick-ass Сленговое выражение: kickass / kick-ass груб. Перевод: отличный, превосходный; прикольный, потрясный Пример: Our hockey team is kickass! Наша команда по хоккею самая лучшая! Man, that is a kick-ass party! Это была потрясная вечеринка!...
27. Значение идиомы open secret[open secret] {n.} Something that is supposed to be a secret butthat everyone knows. It is an open secret that Mary and John areengaged. Who will be appointed as the next president of thecollege is an open secret....
28. Перевод сленгового выражения get a kick out of, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: get a kick out of Перевод: получать удовольствие от чего-либо Пример: Why does he get such a kick out of watching her suffer? Почему ему так нравится смотреть, как она страдает?...
29. Значение идиомы lay oneself out[lay oneself out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make an extra hardeffort; try very hard. Larry wanted to win a medal for his school, so he really laid himself out in the race....
30. Значение идиомы pride oneself on[pride oneself on] {v. phr.} To be proud ot, take satisfaction in;be much pleased by. She prided herself on her beauty. He pridedhimself on his strength and toughness. Compare: PLUME ONESELF....
31. Значение идиомы tear oneself away[tear oneself away] {v. phr.} To force oneself to leave; leavereluctantly. The beaches in Hawaii are so lovely that I had to tearmyself away from them in order to get back to my job in Chicago....
32. Значение идиомы find oneself[find oneself] {v. phr.} To find out what one is fitted for andsucceed in that. Mary tried several lines of work, but at lastfound herself as a teacher. Sometimes young people move around along time from job to job before they find themselves....
33. Значение идиомы enjoy oneself[enjoy oneself] {v. phr.} To have a good time; be happy; feelpleasure. Mary enjoyed herself at the party. «Enjoy yourselves, children,» Mother urged the guests at our party....
34. Фразовый глагол kick in — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: kick in Перевод: начать действовать (о лекарстве) Пример: The medicine takes one hour to kick in. Лекарство начинает действовать через час....
35. Значение идиомы take on oneself[take on oneself] or [take upon oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To accept asa duty or responsibility. He took it on himself to see that thepackages were delivered. 2. To assume wrongfully or withoutpermission as a right or privilege. You should not have taken itupon yourself to accept the invitation for the whole family....
36. Значение идиомы by oneself[by oneself] {adv. phr.} 1. Without any others around; separate from others; alone. The house stood by itself on a hill. Tom liked to go walking by himself. Betty felt very sad and lonely by herself. 2. Without the help of anyone else; by your own work only. John built a flying model airplane by ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы full of oneself[full of oneself] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Interested only inyourself. Joe would be a nice boy if he would stop being so full ofhimself. Compare: BIG HEAD....
38. Значение идиомы look oneself[look oneself] {v. phr.} To appear self-possessed and well; look orseem in full possession of your abilities and in good health; toappear all right or normal. Mary had had a long illness, but nowshe looked quite herself again. It had been a big night, and UncleJohn had been drinking freely, but he looked entirely himself ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод сленгового выражения kick your ass, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: kick your ass Перевод: убедительно выиграть, победить; сильно побить, избить, надрать задницу Пример: Don’t mess with the bouncer unless you want him to kick your ass. Не приставай к вышибале, а не то он надерет тебе задницу....
40. Значение идиомы miss by a mile[miss by a mile] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To shoot at something andbe far from hitting it; not hit near. Jack’s first shot missed thetarget by a mile. 2. To be very wrong; be far from right. Leetried to guess on the examination, but his answers missed by a mile. 3. To fail badly; not ... Читать далее...