Значение идиомы left-handed

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1. Значение идиомы heavy-handed[heavy-handed] {adj.} 1. Not skillful or graceful; clumsy. George is heavy-handed and seldom catches the ball. My sisterplays the piano badly; she is too heavy-handed. Tim told aheavy-handed joke about the principal’s baldness that embarrassedeveryone. 2. Likely to hit or punish hard; harsh or cruel in making obey. Years ago many fathers were heavy-handed bosses ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы ham-handed[ham-handed] {adj.}, {slang} 1. Having very large hands. Pete isa big, ham-handed man who used to be a football player. 2. See:HEAVY-HANDED....
3. Значение идиомы high-handed[high-handed] {adj.} Depending on force rather than right; bossy;dictatorial. With high-handed daring, John helped himself to thebest food on the table. Mr. Smith was a high-handed tyrant in hisoffice....
4. Значение идиомы heavy-footed[heavy-footed] {adj.} 1. Slow and clumsy in walking or movement;awkward in using your feet. The fat man tried to dance, but he wastoo heavy-footed. Martha is not fat, but she is heavy-footed andwalks noisily. 2. Awkward in choice and order of words; not smoothand graceful; clumsy. In Mary’s compositions, the words seem todance, but John’s ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы red-handed[red-handed] {adj.} In the very act; while committing a crime orevil action. The criminal was caught red-handed while holding upthe neighborhood bank at gunpoint....
6. Значение идиомы catch red-handed[catch red-handed] {v. phr.} To apprehend a person during the act of committing an illicit or criminal act. Al was caught red-handed at the local store when he was trying to walk out with a new camera he had not paid for....
7. Перевод идиомы go away empty-handed, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go away empty-handed Перевод: уходить с пустыми руками Пример: The boy went away empty-handed after he asked his father for more money. Мальчик ушел ни с чем, когда попросил у отца денег....
8. Перевод идиомы catch someone red-handed / catch someone flat-footed, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch someone red-handed / catch someone flat-footed Перевод: застать кого-либо за выполнением чего-то плохого, незаконного; застать врасплох Пример: I caught him red-handed trying to break into my car. Я застал его врасплох, когда он пытался взломать мою машину....
9. Значение идиомы go at it hammer and tongs[go at it hammer and tongs] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To attack orfight with great strength or energy; have a bad argument. Billslapped George’s face and now they’re going at it hammer and tongs inback of the house. Helen and Mary have been arguing all day, andnow they are going at it hammer and tongs ... Читать далее...
10. 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...
11. Значение идиомы left-handed compliment[left-handed compliment] An ambiguous compliment which isinterpretable as an offense. I didn’t know you could look sopretty! Is that a wig you’re wearing?...
12. Значение идиомы grab off[grab off] {v.}, {informal} To take quickly; take or grab beforeanybody else can; choose for yourself. The people who got to theshow first grabbed off the best seats. The women hurried to thestore to grab off the things on sale. The prettiest girls at thedance were grabbed off for partners first. Compare: SNAP UP....
13. Значение идиомы hand out[hand out] {v.}, {informal} To give toseveral people. The teacher handed out the examination papers. At the Christmas party Santa Claus handed out the presents under thetree. Handing out free advice to all your friends will not makethem like you. Compare: GIVE OUT....
14. Перевод слова awkwardAwkward — неуклюжий, неловкий Перевод слова Awkward gait — неуклюжая походка awkward door — неудобная дверь awkward question — щекотливый вопрос awkward time — неудобное время Monday is Awkward for me. Мне неудобен понедельник. What an Awkward position I’m now placed in! В каком же глупом положении я сейчас оказался! She was afraid he was ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы hammer at[hammer at] or [hammer away at] {v.} 1. To work steadily at; keepat. That lesson is not easy, but hammer away at it and you will getit right. 2. To talk about again and again; emphasize. The speakerhammered at his opponent’s ideas....
16. Значение идиомы under the hammer[under the hammer] {adv. phr.} Up for sale at auction. TheBrights auctioned off the entire contents of their home. Mrs. Brightcried when her pewter collection went under the hammer. Thepicture I wanted to bid on came under the hammer soon after Iarrived....
17. Значение идиомы grab bag[grab bag] {n.} 1. A bag from which surprise packages are chosen; abag in which there are many unknown things. The woman paid aquarter for a chance at the grab bag. The children broughtpackages to be sold from the grab bag at the school carnival. 2. Agroup of many different things from which to choose; ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы be a poor hand at[be a poor hand at] {v. phr.} To be inept, untalented, or clumsy in some activity. Archibald is a poor hand at tennis so no one wants to play with him. Contrast: BE A GOOD HAND AT....
19. Перевод слова clumsyClumsy — неуклюжий, неловкий; грубый, топорный Перевод слова Clumsy person — неуклюжий человек, увалень clumsy landing — неудачная посадка clumsy forgery — грубая фальшивка David made a Clumsy attempt to comfort us. Давид сделал неуклюжую попытку успокоить нас. I can’t picture him skiing. He’s so Clumsy! Я не могу представить его, катающимся на лыжах. Он ... Читать далее...
20. A Jewish couple, are sitting together on an airplane flyingA Jewish couple, are sitting together on an airplane flying to the Far East. Over the public address system, the Captain announces: «Ladies and Gentlemen, I am afraid I have some very bad news. Our engines have ceased functioning, and this plane will be going down momentarily. Luckily, I see an island below us that ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы hand down[hand down] {v.} To arrange to give or leave after, death. Joewill have his father’s gold watch because it is handed down in thefamily. In old times, property was usually handed down to theoldest son at his father’s death. Compare: PASS ON....
22. Значение идиомы hand on[hand on] {v.} To pass along to the next person who should have it. Everyone in class should read this, so when you have finished, please hand it on. In the early days, news was handed on from oneperson to another....
23. Значение идиомы awkward age[awkward age] {n.} Adolescence; awkwardness during adolescence. Sue used to be an «ugly duckling» when she was at the awkward age, but today she is a glamorous fashion model....
24. Перевод слова hammerHammer — молоток, молот; вбивать, забивать Перевод слова Hammer and sickle — серп и молот pneumatic hammer — пневматический молот to hammer nails into a board — вбивать гвозди в доску He was Hammering at the door. Он барабанил в дверь. The home team was Hammered 9 — 0. Команда хозяев была разгромлена со счетом ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова stopStop — остановить; остановка, пауза, прекращение Перевод слова A dead stop — резкая остановка to stop haemorrhage — останавливать кровотечение to stop a leakage — устранять утечку Do Stop talking. Замолчи же. Stop acting a fool. Перестань строить из себя шута. Stop talking! Перестаньте разговаривать!...
26. Значение идиомы off one’s high horse[off one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not acting proudand scornful; humble and agreeable. The girls were so kind to Nancyafter her mother died that she came down off her high horse and madefriends with them. 2. Acting friendly again; not angry and unpleasantany more; agreeable. Sally wouldn’t speak to anyone all afternoonbecause she ... Читать далее...
27. An Other oneThree old guys are out walking. First one says, ‘Windy, isn’t it?’ Second one says, ‘No, it’s Thursday!’ Third one says, ‘So am I. Let’s go get a beer.’ A man was telling his neighbor, ‘I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it’s state of the art. It’s ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы eat out of one’s hand[eat out of one’s hand] {v. phr.}, {informal} To trust someonefully; believe or obey someone without question. The governor hasthe reporters eating out of his hand. Helen is so pretty andpopular that all the boys eat out of her hand....
29. Значение идиомы let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing[let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing] {v. phr.}1. To make a show of your kindness or help to others. — Used in thenegative. The Bible tells us not to let the left hand know what theright hand is doing when we give to the poor. 2. {informal} To leteveryone taking ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы hand it to[hand it to] {v. phr.}, {informal} To admit the excellence of; givecredit or praise to. You have to hand it to Jim; he is very carefuland hard-working in all he does. The teacher said, «I hand it toJane for the way she managed the Music Club.» Syn.: TAKE OFF ONE’SHAT TO....
31. Значение идиомы par for the course[par for the course] {n. phr.}, {informal} Just what was expected;nothing unusual; a typical happening. — Usually refers to things goingwrong. Mary is very clumsy so it was par for the course when shebumped into the table and broke the vase. When John came lateagain, Mary said, «That’s par for the course.» Compare: ALL IN ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы hand-pick[hand-pick] {v.}, {informal} To choose very carefully. Thisdebating team should win because its members are all hand-picked. The political bosses hand-picked a man for mayor who would agree withthem....
33. Значение идиомы run into the ground[run into the ground] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do or use more than is wanted or needed. It’s all right to borrowmy hammer once in a while, but don’t run it into the ground. 2. Towin over or defeat completely. We lost the game today, but tomorrow we’ll run them into the ground....
34. Перевод идиомы grab a bite (to eat), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: grab a bite (to eat) Перевод: перекусить немного Пример: We stopped at a small restaurant to grab a bite to eat. Мы остановились в небольшом ресторане, чтобы немного перекусить....
35. 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....
36. Значение идиомы hand over fist[hand over fist] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Fast and in large amounts. Fred may get a pony for Christmas because his father is makingmoney hand over fist. Business is so bad that the store on thecorner is losing money hand over fist....
37. Значение идиомы in hand[in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control. The principalwas happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand. Thebaby-sitter kept the children well in hand. Mabel was frightenedwhen the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand andwalked on. Contrast: OUT OF HAND. 2. In your ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы glad hand[glad hand] {n.}, {informal} A friendly handshake; a warm greeting. Father went to the front door to give Uncle Fred the glad hand whenhe arrived. The politician went down the street on election daygiving everyone the glad hand....
39. Значение идиомы greasy spoon[greasy spoon] {n.}, {informal} Any small, inexpensive restaurantpatronized by workers or people in a hurry; a place not noted for itsexcellence of cuisine or its decor. I won’t have time to eat lunchat the club today; I’ll just grab a sandwich at the local greasyspoon....
40. Значение идиомы hat in hand[hat in hand] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a humble and respectfulmanner. They went hat in hand to the old woman to ask for hersecret recipe....