Значение идиомы law of averages

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1. Значение идиомы catch it in the neck[catch it in the neck] or [get it in the neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be blamed or punished. Tom got it in the neck because he forgot to close the windows when it rained. Students get it in the neck when they lose library books. Compare: CATCH IT, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE....
2. Значение идиомы for the most part[for the most part] {adv. phr.} In general; mostly; most of thetime; commonly; generally. European countries are, for the mostpart, tired of war. Syn.: BY AND LARGE, ON THE WHOLE....
3. Значение идиомы catch up[catch up] {v.} 1. To take or pick up suddenly; grab. She caught up the book from the table and ran out of the room. 2. To capture or trap in a situation; concern or interest very much. — Usually used in the passive with «in». The Smith family was caught up in the war ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы lose face[lose face] {v.} To be embarrassed or shamed by an error orfailure; lose dignity, influence or reputation; lose self-respect orthe confidence of others. Many Japanese soldiers were killed inWorld War II because they believed that to give up or retreat wouldmake them lose face. John’s careless work made him lose face withhis employer. The banker ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы catch-as-catch-can[catch-as-catch-can ] {adv. phr.} In a free manner; in any way possible; in the best way you can. On moving day everything is packed and we eat meals catch-as-catch-can....
6. Значение идиомы what’s the big idea[what’s the big idea] or [what’s the idea] {informal} What is thepurpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are youdoing; how dare you. — Often used to question someone or somethingthat is not welcome. The Smith family painted their house red, white, and blue. What’s the big idea? What’s ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы catch sight of[catch sight of] {v. phr.} To see suddenly or unexpectedly. Allan caught sight of a kingbird in a maple tree. Contrast: LOSE SIGHT OF....
8. Значение идиомы go steady[go steady] {v. phr.} To go on dates with the same person all thetime; dale just one person. At first Tom and Martha were notserious about each other, but now they are going steady. Jean wentsteady with Bob for a year; then they had a quarrel and stopped datingeach other. Syn.: KEEP COMPANY. Contrast: PLAY ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы lose heart[lose heart] {v. phr.} To feel discouraged because of failure; tolose hope of success. The team had won no games and it lost heart. Contrast: TAKE HEART....
10. Значение идиомы the idea[the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} — Used in exclamations toshow that you do not like something. The idea! Thinking Mother wasmy sister! The very idea of Tom bringing that dirty dog into myclean house!...
11. Значение идиомы shoestring catch[shoestring catch] {n.} A catch of a hit baseball just before ithits the ground. The left fielder made a shoestring catch of a linedrive to end the inning....
12. Значение идиомы catch one’s breath[catch one’s breath] {v. phr.} 1. To breathe in suddenly with fear or surprise. The beauty of the scene made him catch his breath. Compare: TAKE ONE’S BREATH AWAY. 2a. To rest and get back your normal breathing, as after running. After running to the bus stop, we sat down to catch our breath. 2b. ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы latch on[latch on] or [hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold of;grasp or grab; catch. He looked for something to latch onto andkeep from falling. The football player latched onto a pass. 2.{slang} To get into your possession. The banker latched onto athousand shares of stock. 3. {slang} To understand. The teacherexplained the idea of ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы eat one out of house and home[eat one out of house and home] {v. phr.} 1. To eat so much as tocause economic hardship. Our teenaged sons are so hungry all thetime that they may soon eat us out of house and home. 2. To overstayone’s welcome. We love Bob and Jane very much, but after two weekswe started to feel ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы fair catch[fair catch] {n.} A catch of a kicked football by a player after heholds up his hand to show that he will not run with the ball. Hesaw that he would not be able to run with the ball, so he signalledfor a fair catch....
16. Значение идиомы lose one’s tongue[lose one’s tongue] {v. phr.}, informal To be so embarrassed orsurprised that you cannot talk. The man would always lose histongue when he was introduced to new people. Compare: CAT GET ONE’STONGUE....
17. Значение идиомы toy with an[toy with an] or [the idea] {v. phr.} To consider an idea or anoffer periodically without coming to a decision. He was toying withthe idea of accepting the company’s offer of the vice presidency inTokyo, but he was unable to decide....
18. Значение идиомы lose sight of[lose sight of] {v. phr.} 1. Not to be able to see any longer. Ilost sight of Mary in the crowd. I watched the plane go higher andhigher until I lost sight of it. Contrast: CATCH SIGHT OF. 2. Toforget; overlook. Johnny was so interested in the game he lostsight of the time. No matter ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы round off[round off] {v.} 1. To make round or curved. John decided toround off the corners of the table he was making so that no one wouldbe hurt by bumping them. 2. To change to the nearest whole number. The teacher said to round off the averages. 3. To end in asatisfactory way; put a finishing ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы cool down[cool down] or [cool off] {v.} To lose or cause to lose the heat of any deep feeling ; make or become calm, cooled or indifferent; lose interest. A heated argument can be settled better if both sides cool down first. John was deeply in love with Sally before he left for college, but he ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы catch one’s death of[catch one’s death of] or [take one’s death of] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become very ill with. Johnny fell in the icy water and almost took his death of cold. Sometimes used in the short form «catch your death.» «Johnny! Come right in here and put your coat and hat on. You’ll catch your death!»...
22. Значение идиомы catch-22[catch-22] {n.}, {informal} From Joseph Heller’s novel «Catch-22», set in World War II. 1. A regulation or situation that is self-contradictory or that conflicts with another regulation. In Heller’s book it referred to the regulation that flight crews must report for duty unless excused for reasons of insanity, but that anyone claiming such an excuse ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы catch cold[catch cold] {v. phr.} 1. or [take cold] To get a common cold-weather sickness that causes a running nose, sneezing, and sometimes sore throat and fever or other symptoms. Don’t get your feet wet or you’ll catch cold. 2. {informal} To catch unprepared or not ready for a question or unexpected happening. I had not ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы fun and games[fun and games] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A party or otherentertaining event. 2. Something trivially easy. 3. Petting, or sexualintercourse. 4. An extraordinary difficult task. Howwas your math exam? : — Yeah, it was allfun and games, man....
25. Значение идиомы catch it[catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded or punished. — Usually used of children. John knew he would catch it when he came home late for supper. Wow, Johnny! When your mother sees those torn pants, you’re going to get it. Compare: GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE. Contrast: GIVE IT TO....
26. Значение идиомы lose out[lose out] {v.} To fail to win; miss first place in a contest; loseto a rival. John lost out in the rivalry for Mary’s hand inmarriage. Fred didn’t want to lose out to the other salesman. Compare: MISS OUT. Contrast: WIN OUT....
27. Перевод идиомы lose weight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lose weight Перевод: терять вес, худеть Пример: I want to lose weight so I have stopped eating sweets. Я хочу похудеть, поэтому я перестал есть сладкое....
28. Значение идиомы catch some rays[catch some rays] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To get tanned while sunbathing. Tomorrow I’ll go to the beach and try to catch some rays....
29. Значение идиомы lose one’s temper[lose one’s temper] {v. phr.} To lose control over one’s anger; toget angry. He lost his temper when he broke the key in the lock. Compare: BLOW A FUSE, FLY OFF THE HANDLE. Contrast: HOLD ONE’S TEMPER....
30. Перевод идиомы catch (on) fire, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch (on) fire Перевод: загореться, вспыхнуть, воспламениться Пример: We were very careful that the wooden house would not catch fire. Мы были очень осторожны, чтобы деревянный дом не загорелся....
31. Перевод слова catchCatch — ловить, поймать, схватить Перевод слова To catch a thief — поймать вора to catch a ball — поймать мяч to catch smb. in — застать кого-л. Hey! Nice Catch! Эй! Хороший улов! Let’s go outside and play Catch. Давай пойдем на улицу и поиграем в мяч. He Caught hold of her wrist. Он ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы miss out[miss out] {v.}, {informal} To fail; lose or not take a goodchance; miss something good. Jim’s mother told him he missed out ona chance to go fishing with his father because he came home late. You missed out by not coming with us; we had a great time. Compare:LOSE OUT....
33. Значение идиомы catch hold of[catch hold of] {v. phr.} To grasp a person or a thing. «I’ve been trying to catch hold of you all week,» John said, «but you were out of town.» The mountain climber successfully caught hold of his friend’s hand and thereby saved his life....
34. Значение идиомы catch on[catch on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To understand; learn about. — Often used with «to». You’ll catch on to the job after you’ve been here awhile. Don’t play any tricks on Joe. When he catches on, he will beat you. 2. To become popular; be done or used by many people. The song caught on and ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы flat-footed[flat-footed] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Straightforward; forthright;direct; outright. The governor issued a flat-footed denial of theaccusation. He came out flat-footed against the idea. 2. Notready; not prepared; — usually used with «catch». The teacher’squestion caught Tim flat-footed. Unexpected company at lunch timecaught Mrs. Green flat-footed....
36. Значение идиомы catch at[catch at] {v.} 1. To try to catch suddenly; grab for. The boy on the merry-go-round caught at the brass ring, but did not get it. 2. To seize quickly; accept mentally or physically. The hungry man caught at the sandwich and began to eat. Joe caught at Bill’s offer to help....
37. Перевод идиомы lose heart, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lose heart Перевод: падать духом, потерять уверенность, унывать Пример: What a disappointment! It’s enough to make one lose heart. Какое разочарование! Из-за этого можно и упасть духом....
38. Значение идиомы catch dead[catch dead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To see or hear in an embarrassing act or place at any time. Used in the negative usually in the passive. You won’t catch Bill dead taking his sister to the movies. John wouldn’t be caught dead in the necktie he got for Christmas....
39. Значение идиомы lose one’s shirt[lose one’s shirt] {v. phr.}, {slang} To lose all or most of yourmoney. Uncle Joe spent his life savings to buy a store, but itfailed, and he lost his shirt. Mr. Matthews lost his shirt bettingon the horses....
40. Перевод идиомы no go, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: no go Перевод: безвыходное положение, тупик Пример: It is no go for our plan to have three games this weekend. We can only have two games. В эти выходные никак не получится провести три игры, как мы планировали. Мы сможем провести лишь две игры....