Значение идиомы lay for

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1. Значение идиомы lay about one [lay about one] {v. phr.} To hit out in all directions. – Used witha reflexive object: “her”, “him”, or “them”. The bandits surroundedthe sheriff, but he laid about him so hard, with his gun used as aclub, that they stepped back and let him escape. Mrs. Franklindidn’t kill the mouse, but she laid about her […]...
2. Значение идиомы lie in wait [lie in wait] {v. phr.} To watch from hiding in order to attack orsurprise someone; to ambush. The driver of the stage-coach knewthat the thieves were lying in wait somewhere along the road....
3. Значение идиомы head for the hills [head for the hills] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get far away in ahurry; run away and hide. – Often used imperatively. Head for thehills. The bandits are coming. He saw the crowd chasing him, so heheaded for the hills. When they saw the mean boy coming, they allheaded for the hills. Compare: BEAT IT, LIGHT […]...
4. Значение идиомы cover one’s tracks [cover one’s tracks] or [cover up one’s tracks] {v. phr.} 1. To hide and not leave anything, especially foot marks, to show where you have been, so that no one can follow you. The deer covered his tracks by running in a stream. 2. {informal} To hide or not say where you have been or […]...
5. Значение идиомы hide or hair [hide or hair] or [hide nor hair] {n. phr.}, {informal} A sign ortrace of someone that is gone or lost; any sign at all of somethingmissing. Usually used in negative or interrogative sentence. Tommyleft the house this morning and I haven’t seen hide or hair of himsince. A button fell off my coat and I […]...
6. Значение идиомы lay to rest [lay to rest] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To put a dead person into agrave or tomb; bury. President Kennedy was laid to rest inArlington National Cemetery. 2. To get rid of; put away permanently;stop. The Scoutmaster’s fears that Tom had drowned were laid torest when Tom came back and said he had gone for a […]...
7. Значение идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel [hide one’s light under a bushel] {v. phr.} To be very shy andmodest and not show your abilities or talents; be too modest inletting others see what you can do. When Joan is with her closefriends she has a wonderful sense of humor, but usually she hides herlight under a bushel. Mr. Smith is an […]...
8. Значение идиомы pull off [pull off] {v.}, {informal} To succeed in ; do. Ben Hogan pulled off the impossibleby winning three golf tournaments in one year. The bandits pulledoff a daring bank robbery. Compare: PUT ACROSS....
9. Значение идиомы put one’s house in order [put one’s house in order] or [set one’s house in order] {v. phr.}To arrange your affairs in good order. Grandfather knew he wouldnot live long and set his house in order. When Mr. Black died, hislawyer helped the widow put her house in order....
10. Значение идиомы right away [right away] or {informal} [right off] also {informal} [right offthe bat] {adv. phr.} Immediately; as the next thing in order; withoutdelay. Phil’s mother told him to do his homework right away so thathe could enjoy the weekend. The Red Cross aids disaster victimsright away. Jill knew the answer right off. The teacher saidhe could not […]...
11. Значение идиомы forty winks [forty winks] {n. phr.}, {informal} A short period of sleep; a nap. When the truck driver felt sleepy, he stopped by the side of theroad to catch forty winks. Compare: SHUT-EYE....
12. Значение идиомы lay into [lay into] or [light into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attackphysically; go at vigorously. The two fighters laid into each otheras soon as the bell rang. John loves Italian food and he reallylaid into the spaghetti. Syn.: PITCH INTO, SAIL INTO. 2. {slang} Toattack with words. The senator laid into the opponents of hisbill. Syn.: LACE […]...
13. Значение идиомы lay low [lay low] {v.} 1. To knock down; to force into a lying position; toput out of action. Many trees were laid low by the storm. Janewas laid low by the flu. 2. To kill. The hunters laid low sevenpheasants. 3. See: LIE LOW....
14. Значение идиомы red herring [red herring] {n. phr.} A false scent laid down in order todeceive; a phony or misleading story designed to cause confusion. That story about the president having an affair was a red herringcreated by the opposition in order to discredit him....
15. Значение идиомы have something on [have something on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have information orproof that someone did something wrong. Mr. Jones didn’t want torun for office because he knew the opponents had something on him. Mr. Smith keeps paying blackmail to a man who has something on him. Although Miss Brown is not a good worker, her boss does […]...
16. Значение идиомы box office [box office] {n.}, {informal} 1. The place at movies and theaters where tickets may be purchased just before the performance instead of having ordered them through the telephone or having bought them at a ticket agency. No need to reserve the seats; we can pick them up at the box office. 2. A best-selling movie, […]...
17. Значение идиомы out of the blue [out of the blue] or [out of a clear sky] or [out of a clear bluesky] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without any warning; by surprise;unexpectedly. At the last minute Johnny came out of the blue tocatch the pass and score a touchdown. The cowboy thought he wasalone but suddenly out of a clear sky there were […]...
18. Значение идиомы draw a bead on [draw a bead on] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To aim at; sight. The deer bounded into the forest before the hunters could draw a bead on them. John drew a bead on the elk, but didn’t have the heart to pull the trigger. 2. To take as an aim or goal. “I’m drawing a bead […]...
19. Значение идиомы order [order] See: APPLE-PIE-ORDER, CALL TO ORDER, IN ORDER, IN ORDER TO, IN SHORT ORDER, JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED, MADE TO ORDER, OUT OFORDER, PUT ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER or SET ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER, SHORTORDER COOK, TO ORDER, WALKING PAPERS or WALKING ORDERS....
20. Перевод слова exam Exam – экзамен Перевод слова To sweat out an exam – выдержать экзамен exam table – стол для осмотра больного fudge on an exam – смошенничать на экзамене Did you pass the Exam? Вы сдали экзамен? The Exam was a pushover. Экзамен был простеньким. She got an A on the Exam. Она получила высший балл […]...
21. Значение идиомы hide one’s face [hide one’s face] or [hide one’s head] {v. phr.} 1. To lower yourhead or turn your face away because of shame or embarrassment. Theteacher found out that Tom had cheated, and Tom hid his head. WhenBob said how pretty Mary was, she blushed and hid her face. 2. Tofeel embarrassed or ashamed. We will beat […]...
22. Значение идиомы lay to [lay to] {v.} 1. To give the blame or credit to; to name as cause. He was unpopular and when he made money, it was laid to hisdishonesty, but when he lost money, it was laid to his stupidity. Compare: LAY AT ONE’S DOOR. 2. To hold a ship or boat still againstthe wind. The […]...
23. Значение идиомы lay down [lay down] {v.} 1. To let be taken; give up orsurrender. The general told the troops to lay downtheir arms. He was willing to lay down his life for his country. Compare: GIVE UP. 2. To ask people to follow; tell someone to obey;make. The committee laid down rules about thesize of tennis courts. 3. […]...
24. Значение идиомы pecking order [pecking order] {n.} The way people are ranked in relation to eachother ; status classification;hierarchy. After the president was in office several months, hisstaff developed a pecking order....
25. Значение идиомы out of order [out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the wrong order; notcoming after one another in the right way. Peter wrote the words ofthe sentence out of order. Don’t get out of order, children. Stayin your places in line. Contrast: IN ORDER. 2. In poor condition; notworking properly. Our television set is out of […]...
26. Значение идиомы cool one’s heels [cool one’s heels] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be kept waiting by another’s pride or rudeness; be forced to wait by someone in power or authority; wait. He cooled his heels for an hour in another room before the great man would see him. I was left to cool my heels outside while the others went […]...
27. Значение идиомы X marks the spot [X marks the spot] An indication made on maps or documents ofimportance to call attention to a place or a feature of someimportance. The treasure hunter said to his companion, “Here it is;X marks the spot.”...
28. Значение идиомы improve on [improve on] or [improve upon] {v.} To make or get one that isbetter than. Dick made good marks the first year, but hethought he could improve on them. Charles built a new model racerfor the derby race, because he knew he could improve upon his oldone....
29. Значение идиомы lay by [lay by] {v.} To save, especially a little at a time. Thestudents laid a little money by every week till they had enough for atrip to Florida. The farmer laid by some of his best corn to usethe next year for seed....
30. Значение идиомы apple-pie order [apple-pie order] {n. phr.}, {informal} Exact orderly arrangement, neatness; tidy arrangement. The house was in apple-pie order. Like a good secretary, she kept the boss’s desk in apple-pie order....
31. Значение идиомы in order [in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order […]...
32. 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....
33. Значение идиомы on top [on top] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In the lead; withsuccess; with victory. The horse that everyone had expected wouldbe on top actually came in third. Although John had been afraidthat he was not prepared for the exam, he came out on top....
34. Значение идиомы lay away [lay away] {v.} 1. To save. She laid a little of her pay awayeach week. 2. To bury. – Used to avoid the word “bury”,which some people think is unpleasant. He was laid away in hisfavorite spot on the hill....
35. Значение идиомы speed trap [speed trap] {n.} A place where police hide and wait to catchdrivers who are going even a little faster than the speed limit. Mr. Jones was caught in a speed trap....
36. Значение идиомы get the ax [get the ax] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be fired from a job. PoorJoe got the ax at the office yesterday. 2. To be dismissed fromschool for improper conduct, such as cheating. Joe got caughtcheating on his final exam and he got the ax. 3. To have a quarrelwith one’s sweetheart or steady ending in […]...
37. Значение идиомы slave driver [slave driver] {n.} A cruel, merciless boss or employer who makesthe people under him work extremely hard for little compensation. Mr. Catwallender is such a slave driver that nobody cares to work forhim anymore....
38. Значение идиомы front office [front office] {n.}, {informal} The group of persons who manage abusiness; the officers. The front office decides how much theworkers are paid....
39. Значение идиомы lie low [lie low] or {nonstandard} [lay low] {v.}, {informal} 1. To stayquietly out of sight; try not to attract attention; hide. Afterholding up the bank, the robbers lay low for a while. 2. To keepsecret one’s thoughts or plans. I think he wants to be electedpresident, but he is lying low and not saying anything....
40. Значение идиомы hit-and-run [hit-and-run] {adj.} 1. Of or about an accident after which amotorist drives away without giving his name and offering help. Judges are stern with hit-and-run drivers. 2. Striking suddenly andleaving quickly. The bandits often made hit-and-run attacks onwagon trains....