Значение идиомы lean on

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1. Значение идиомы lean-to [lean-to] {n.} 1. A shed for tools, such as spades, hoes, etc.,attached to the wall of a house, Joe looked for the garden hose inthe lean-to. 2. A small cabin in the country. They spend theirweekends in their modest lean-to in Wisconsin....
2. Перевод слова lean Lean – наклон, наклониться, прислониться; худой, тощий; постный Перевод слова To lean over a fence – наклониться над изгородью lean as a rake – худой как щепка lean bacon – постная свиная грудинка I rather Lean to your opinion. Я склоняюсь к вашему мнению. This is a good Lean cut of beef. Это хороший нежирный […]...
3. Перевод идиомы bend over backwards / lean over backwards, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: bend over backwards / lean over backwards Перевод: лезть из кожи вон; прилагать все усилия для выполнения чего-либо, стараться изо всех сил (обычно используется для описания попыток помочь или угодить кому-либо) Пример: He said he would bend over backwards to help her get a job in the company. Он сказал, что сделает все возможное, […]...
4. Значение идиомы cold shoulder [cold shoulder] {n.}, {informal} Unfriendly treatment of a person, a showing of dislike for a person or of looking down on a person. – Used in the cliches “give the cold shoulder” or “turn a cold shoulder to” or “get the cold shoulder”. When Bob asked Mary for a date she gave him the cold […]...
5. Значение идиомы at call [at call] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Ready or nearby for use, help, or service; on request. Thousands of auto insurance agents all over the country are at the insured person’s call, wherever he may travel. 2. At the word of command; at an order or signal. The dog was trained to come at call....
6. Перевод слова violence Violence – насилие, принуждение, оскорбление Перевод слова To use violence – применять силу robbery with violence – вооруженный грабеж violence of invective – грубые выпады, ожесточенные нападки death through violence – насильственная смерть There is no need for Violence. Нет необходимости в насилии. Unfortunately, Violence still exists in our life. К сожалению, насилие все еще […]...
7. Перевод слова request Request – запрос, заявка, просьба, требование Перевод слова To make a request – обратиться с просьбой to grant a request – удовлетворить просьбу samples sent on request – образцы высылаются по заявке She did it at my Request. Она сделала это по моей просьбе. I Requested a taxi for 8 o’clock. Я заказал такси на […]...
8. Значение идиомы shoulder to cry on [shoulder to cry on] or [to lean on] {n. phr.} A sympathetic personwho is willing to listen to one’s complaints and troubles. When Kenleft her, Donna needed a shoulder to lean on, and Bob was right thereto fill the role....
9. Значение идиомы leg work [leg work] {n.}, {informal} The physical end of a project, such asthe typing of research reports; the physical investigating of acriminal affair; the carrying of books to and from libraries; etc. Joe, my research assistant, does a lot of leg work for me....
10. Getting and Making Threats Ruth: I’m really glad you’re getting so much support from the public. Look at all of these bags of Fan mail. Carl: Only about half of that is fan mail. The rest is Hate mail. Ruth: Hate mail? Who would send you hate mail? Carl: Lots of people. People who are Disgruntled write to me […]...
11. 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....
12. Значение идиомы cowboy [cowboy] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who drives his car carelessly and at too great a speed in order to show off his courage. Joe’s going to be arrested some day – he is a cowboy on the highway....
13. Значение идиомы stop cold [stop cold] or [stop dead] or [stop in one’s tracks] {v. phr.},{informal} To stop very quickly or with great force. The hunterpulled the trigger and stopped the deer cold. When I saw Mary onthe street, I was so surprised I stopped dead. The deer heard anoise and he stopped in his tracks....
14. 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 […]...
15. Перевод слова pressure Pressure – давление, нажим Перевод слова Normal blood pressure – нормальное давление low blood pressure – пониженное давление under the pressure of world public opinion – под давлением мирового общественного мнения He buckled under Pressure. На него надавили, и он сдался. The Pressure varies with the depth. Давление меняется в зависимости от глубины. He has […]...
16. Значение идиомы crack the whip [crack the whip] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get obedience or cooperation by threats of punishment. If the children won’t behave when I reason with them, I have to crack the whip....
17. Значение идиомы all over [all over] {adv. phr.} 1. In every part; everywhere. He has a fever and aches all over. I have looked all over for my glasses. Compare: FAR AND WIDE. 2. {informal} In every way; completely. She is her mother all over. 3. {informal} Coming into very close physical contact, as during a violent fight; wrestling. […]...
18. Значение идиомы stand the gaff [stand the gaff] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stand rough treatment; dowell in spite of great physical or mental hardship. An athlete mustlearn to stand the gaff. No person running for office gets farunless he can stand the gaff. Compare: HOLD OUT 2, STICK OUT 2....
19. Значение идиомы let off steam [let off steam] or [blow off steam] {v. phr.} 1. To let or makesteam escape; send out steam. The janitor let off some steambecause the pressure was too high. 2. {informal} To get rid ofphysical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be veryactive physically after forced quiet. After the long ride on thebus, […]...
20. Значение идиомы squeeze out of [squeeze out of] {v. phr.} To apply pressure to someone in order toobtain what one desires. The police were interrogating the suspectto squeeze information out of him....
21. 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....
22. 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 […]...
23. Значение идиомы shake down [shake down] {v. phr.} 1. To cause to fall by shaking. He shooksome pears down from the free. 2. {informal} To test, practice, getrunning smoothly. The captain shook downhis new ship on a voyage to the Mediterranean Sea. 3. {slang} To getmoney from by threats. The gangsters shook the store owner downevery month....
24. 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 […]...
25. Значение идиомы pressure group [pressure group] {n. phr.} An organization whose goal it is tocreate changes by lobbying for the benefit of its own members. Certain unscrupulous pressure groups stop at nothing to achieve theirselfish aims....
26. Перевод слова physical Physical – физический, материальный Перевод слова The physical world – материальный мир physical body – физическое тело physical disability – физическая нетрудоспособность physical endurance – физическая выносливость The Physical did not rule in her nature. Материальное не доминировало в ее натуре. Physical activity helps burn up calories. Занятия спортом помогают сжигать калории. His Physical and […]...
27. Значение идиомы to order [to order] {adv. phr.} According to directions given in an order inthe way and size wanted. The manufacturer built the machine toorder. A very big man often has his suits made to order. 2. See:CALL TO ORDER....
28. 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....
29. Значение идиомы up to par [up to par] or {informal} [up to scratch] or {informal} [up tosnuff] 1. In good or normal health or physical condition. I have acold and don’t feel up to par. The boxer is training for the fightbut he isn’t up to scratch yet. 2. or [up to the mark] As good asusual; up to the […]...
30. Значение идиомы first come, first served [first come, first served] {truncated sent.}, {informal} If youarrive first, you will be served first; people will be waited on inthe order they come; the person who comes first will have his turnfirst. Get in line for your ice cream, boys. First come, firstserved. The rule in the restaurant is first come, first served. The […]...
31. Значение идиомы short-order cook [short-order cook] {n.} A person who prepares food that cooksquickly. Bruce found a summer job as a short-order cook in adrive-in restaurant. The new diner needs another short-ordercook. Compare: SLING HASH....
32. Значение идиомы get around [get around] {v.} 1a. To go to different places; move about. Mary’s father really gets around; Monday he was in Washington;Wednesday he was in Chicago; and today he is in New York. Fredbroke his leg, but he is able to get about on crutches. 1b. or [getabout] To become widely known especially by being talked […]...
33. Значение идиомы brown-bagger [brown-bagger] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who does not go to the cafeteria or to a restaurant for lunch at work, but who brings his homemade lunch to work in order to save money. John became a brown-bagger not because he can’t afford the restaurant, but because he is too busy to go there....
34. Значение идиомы rev up [rev up] {v. phr.}, {informal}, {slang} 1. To press down sharplyseveral times on the accelerator of an idling car in order to getmaximum acceleration. The race driver revved up his car by pumpinghis accelerator. 2. To get oneself ready in order to accomplish ademanding or difficult task. The boys were getting all revved upfor the […]...
35. Значение идиомы jump at [jump at] {v.} To take or accept quickly and gladly. Johnnyjumped at the invitation to go swimming with his brother. Compare:TAKE UP....
36. Значение идиомы wise guy [wise guy] {n. phr.}, {informal} A person who acts as if he weresmarter than other people; a person who jokes or shows off too much Bill is a wise guy and displeases others by what he says....
37. 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 […]...
38. Значение идиомы cheapskate [cheapskate] {n.}, {informal} A selfish or stingy person; a person who will not spend much. – An insulting term. None of the girls like to go out on a date with him because he is a cheapskate....
39. Значение идиомы whole cheese [whole cheese] {slang} or {informal} [whole show] {n.}, {informal}The only important person; big boss. Joe thought he was the wholecheese in the game because he owned the ball. You’re not the wholeshow just because you got all A’s. Compare: BIG CHEESE....
40. A Restaurant Drive-Thru I had a little time between appointments and stopped at a fast food restaurant to get some lunch. The idea was To save time by using the drive-thru, but it didn’t work out that way. Order-taker: Welcome to McDenny’s. May I take your order? Daniel: Yes. I’d like a Cheeseburger, an order of French fries, […]...