Значение идиомы lay one’s hands on

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1. Значение идиомы lay hands on[lay hands on] {v. phr.} 1. To get hold of; find; catch. Thetreasure hunters can keep any treasure they can lay hands on. Ifthe police can lay hands on him, they will put him in jail. Compare:LAY ONE’S HAND ON. 2. To do violence to; harm; hurt. They wereafraid that if they left him alone ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы take the law into one’s own hands[take the law into one’s own hands] {v. phr.} To protect one’ssupposed rights or punish a suspected wrongdoer without reference to acourt. — An overused expression. When the men of the settlementcaught the suspected murderer, they took the law into their own handsand hanged him to a tree. His farm was going to be sold ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы hand[hand] See: AT HAND, BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS ONE, CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY ONE’S HANDS, EAT OUTOF ONE’S HAND, FORCE ONE’S HAND, FREE HAND, FROM HAND TO HAND, GLADHAND, HAM-HANDED, HANG HEAVY or HANG HEAVY ON ONE’S HANDS, HAT INHAND, HAVE A HAND IN, HAVE ... Читать далее...
4. 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...
5. Значение идиомы on one’s hands[on one’s hands] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In your care orresponsibility; that you must do something about. Mrs. Blake lefther five children with me while she shopped. I could not get anythingdone with the children on my hands. After everyone bought ticketsto the dance, the club treasurer had over $100 on his hands. Theelectricity went ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы have one’s hands tied, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have one’s hands tied Перевод: быть не в состоянии сделать что-либо Пример: I had my hands tied and was unable to help my friend with his request. У меня были связаны руки, и я не мог помочь своему другу с его просьбой....
7. Appearance: The Arms and Hands — Внешность: рукиThe arms and hands of our prehistoric ancestors were probably not very different from the human arm and hand today. The upper and lower joints of the arm, elbow and wrist, were probably very similar, and the basic structure of the hand with its five fingers was also the same. But according to some scientists, ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы lay a finger on[lay a finger on] {v. phr.} To touch or bother, even a little. — Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. Don’tyou dare lay a finger on the vase! Suppose Billy fakes his brotherwith him; wilt the mean, tough boy down the street dare lay a fingeron him? If you so much as lay a ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы hands up[hands up] {informal} Hold up your hands! Put your hands up highand keep them there! — Used as a command. The sheriff pointed hisgun at the outlaws and called out, «Hands up!» Syn.: REACH FOR THESKY....
10. Перевод идиомы at the hand of somebody / at the hands of somebody, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at the hand of somebody / at the hands of somebody Перевод: от руки кого-либо; что-либо, для выполнение чего кто-либо посодействовал Пример: How many people have died at the hands of this murderer? Сколько человек погибло от руки этого убийцы?...
11. Значение идиомы dirty one’s hands[dirty one’s hands] or [soil one’s hands] {v. phr.} To lower or hurt one’s character or good name; do a bad or shameful thing. The teacher warned the children not to dirty their hands by cheating in the examination. I would not soil my hands by going with bad people and doing bad things....
12. Значение идиомы off one’s hands[off one’s hands] {adv. phr.} No longer in your care or possession. Ginny was glad to have the sick dog taken off her hands by thedoctor. Contrast: ON ONE’S HANDS....
13. Значение идиомы dish out[dish out] {v.} 1. To serve from a large bowl or plate. Ann’s mother asked her to dish out the beans. 2. {informal} To give in large quantities. That teacher dished out so much homework that her pupils complained to their parents. 3. {slang} To scold; treat or criticize roughly. Jim likes to dish it ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы hands-off[hands-off] {adj.}, {informal} Leaving alone, not interfering;inactive. The United States told the European governments to followa hands-off policy toward Latin America. I did not approve of hisactions, but I have a hands-off rule in personal matters, so I saidnothing....
15. Перевод идиомы shake hands (with someone) / shake someone’s hand, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: shake hands (with someone) / shake someone’s hand Перевод: пожать кому-либо руку в качестве приветствия Пример: I shook hands with my neighbor when I first met him. Я пожал руку своему соседу, когда встретил его в первый раз....
16. Значение идиомы wash one’s hands of[wash one’s hands of] {v. phr.} To withdraw from or refuse to beresponsible for. We washed our hands of politics long ago. Theschool washed its hands of the students’ behavior during springrecess....
17. Значение идиомы throw up one’s hands[throw up one’s hands] {v. phr.} To give up trying; admit that youcannot succeed. Mrs. Jones threw up her hands when the childrenmessed up the living room for the third time. When Mary saw thenumber of dishes to be washed, she threw up her hands in dismay....
18. Значение идиомы hand in hand[hand in hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Holding hands. Bob and Mary walkedalong hand in hand in the park. Compare: ARM IN ARM. 2. Accompanyingeach other; together; closely connected. — Used with «go». Ignorance and poverty often go hand in hand. Selfishness andunhappiness often go hand in hand....
19. Значение идиомы have one’s hands full[have one’s hands full] {v. phr.} To have as much work as you cando; be very busy. The plumber said that he had his hands full andcould not take another job for two weeks. With three smallchildren to take care of, Susie’s mother has her hands full....
20. Значение идиомы play into one’s hands[play into one’s hands] {v. phr.} To be or do something thatanother person can use against you; help an opponent against yourself. In the basketball game, Jerry’s foul played into the opponents’hands. Mary and Bobby both wanted the last piece of cake, butBobby played into Mary’s hands by trying to grab it....
21. Значение идиомы take one’s life in one’s hands[take one’s life in one’s hands] {v. phr.} To face great danger ortake great risk. Driving that car with those worn tires would betaking your life in your hands. He took his life in his hands whenhe tried to capture the wild horse....
22. Значение идиомы clean hands[clean hands] {n. phr.}, {slang} Freedom from guilt or dishonesty; innocence. John grew up in a bad neighborhood, but he grew up with clean hands. There was much proof against Bill, but he swore he had clean hands....
23. Значение идиомы throw up one’s hands in horror[throw up one’s hands in horror] {v. phr.} To be horrified; feelalarmed; give up hope of straightening things out; be shocked bysomething terrible. When Mrs. Brown saw the mess the children weremaking in her living room, she threw up her hands in horror. Everybody threw up their hands in horror at the destruction caused bythe ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы sit on one’s hands[sit on one’s hands] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do nothing; fail orrefuse to do anything. We asked Bill for help with our project, buthe sat on his hands....
25. Значение идиомы show of hands[show of hands] {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when thosewho vote «yes» and those who vote «no» hold up their hands to becounted. The chairman said, «I’d like to see a show of hands ifwe’re ready for the vote.»...
26. Значение идиомы hands down[hands down] {adv.}, {informal} 1. Without working hard; easily. The Rangers won the game hands down. 2. Without question or doubt;without any opposition; plainly. Johnny was bands down the bestplayer on the team....
27. Значение идиомы take off one’s hands[take off one’s hands] {v. phr.} 1. To abdicate one’sresponsibility of a person or matter. «I am herewith taking my handoff your affairs,» Lou’s father said. «See how you succeed on yourown.» 2. To buy; relieve someone of something. He offered to takemy old car off my hands for $350....
28. Значение идиомы have a hand in[have a hand in] {v. phr.} To have a part in or influence over; tobe partly responsible for. Sue’s schoolmates respect her and shehas a hand in every important decision made by the Student Council. Ben had a hand in getting ready the Senior play. Compare: FINGER INTHE PIE....
29. Значение идиомы twist one around one’s little finger[twist one around one’s little finger] also [turn one around one’slittle finger] or [wrap one around one’s finger] {v. phr.} To havecomplete control over; to be able to make do anything youwant. Sue can twist any of the boys around her little finger. Compare: JUMP THROUGH A HOOP....
30. Значение идиомы lift a finger[lift a finger] or [lift a hand] also [raise a hand] {v. phr.} 1.To do something; do your share; to help. — Usually used in thenegative. We all worked hard except Joe. He wouldn’t lift afinger. The king did not lift a hand when his people were hungry. Compare: LEND A HAND....
31. Значение идиомы change hands[change hands] {v. phr.} To change or transfer ownership. Ever since our apartment building changed hands, things are working a lot better....
32. Значение идиомы finger in the pie[finger in the pie] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something to do with whathappens; part interest or responsibility. When the girls got up aChristmas party, I felt sure Alice had a finger in the pie. TheJones Company was chosen to build the new hospital and we knew Mr. Smith had a finger in the pie. Jack is ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод идиомы get one’s hands on someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get one’s hands on someone or something Перевод: найти, достать что-либо, добраться до чего-либо Пример: When I get my hands on a hammer I will help you fix the door. Когда я найду молоток, я помогу тебе починить дверь....
34. Значение идиомы many hands make light work[many hands make light work] If many people work together, even ahard job becomes easier. — A proverb. Come on boys, many hands makelight work. If we work together, we can finish painting the barn....
35. Перевод идиомы hands down, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hands down Перевод: легко, непринужденно Пример: Our team won the game hands down over the other team. Наша команда легко одержала победу над другой командой....
36. Перевод идиомы keep one’s hands off (someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep one’s hands off (someone or something) Перевод: не прикасаться, не трогать кого-либо или что-либо Пример: My aunt asked her nephew to keep his hands off her furniture. Моя тетя попросила своего племянника не трогать ее мебель....
37. Перевод идиомы shake (hands) on something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: shake (hands) on something Перевод: пожать руки с кем-либо в знак соглашения о чем-либо Пример: I shook hands on the agreement that I had to take on more responsibility at work. Я пожал руку, согласившись, что я должен принять на работе больше ответственности....
38. Перевод идиомы win hands down / win in a walk, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: win hands down / win in a walk Перевод: победить без труда, выиграть сходу, запросто выиграть Пример: She won the debate hands down. Она без труда выиграла дебаты....
39. Перевод идиомы one’s hands are tied, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: one’s hands are tied Перевод: быть не в состоянии помочь Пример: I am sorry that I can’t help you but my hands are tied at the moment. Извини, что не могу тебе помочь, но сейчас у меня связаны руки....
40. 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 ... Читать далее...