Значение идиомы left-handed compliment

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1. Значение идиомы return the compliment[return the compliment] {v. phr.} To say or do the same to someonethat he has said or done to you; pay someone back. Mary said, «Ilove your new hairdo» and Suzy returned the compliment with «What apretty dress you’re wearing, Mary.» John punched Jerry in thenose, and Jerry returned the compliment....
2. Значение идиомы backhanded compliment[backhanded compliment] {n. phr.} A remark that sounds like a compliment but is said sarcastically. «Not bad for a girl» the coach said, offering a backhanded compliment....
3. Значение идиомы fish for a compliment[fish for a compliment] {v, phr.} To try to make someone pay acompliment. When Jim showed me his new car, I could tell that hewas fishing for a compliment....
4. 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...
5. 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....
6. 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....
7. Значение идиомы left-handed[left-handed] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Using the left hand habitually.2. Crooked; phoney; homosexual. Morris is such a left-handed guy. 3. Clumsy; untoward; awkward. Grab that hammer and stop acting soleft-handed....
8. 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....
9. 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....
10. 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....
11. 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....
12. Перевод идиомы take offense (at someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take offense (at someone or something) Перевод: обижаться на кого-либо или что-либо Пример: The audience took offense at the remarks by the comedian. Зрители обиделись на комментарии комика....
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. 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....
15. Doctor’s complimentA lady came to see a doctor because of sharp pain in her stomack. After examining his patient doctor gave out the diagnosis: — Madam, you have acute appendicitis. — Thank you, Doctor, but I came to be treated not admired....
16. Значение идиомы at most[at most] or [at the most] {adv. phr.} By the largest or most generous guess; at the upper limit; by the maximum account; not more than; at best; at worst. It was a minor offense at most. He had been gone 15 minutes at the most. Their new house lot is a quarter acre at ... Читать далее...
17. Being Cited for a DUISusan: Hey, Jack, you’re an Attorney. Do you know anything about DUIs? Jack: Sure, I’ve Handled a few DUI Cases. Susan: I was just wondering about the Penalties for a DUI. Jack: Well, if it’s a First offense, you’ll be Fined and may be placed on Probation. You’ll need to attend DUI school, and your ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы grind to a halt[grind to a halt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To slow down and stop likea machine does when turned off. The old car ground to a halt infront of the house. The Cardinals’ offense ground to a halt beforethe stubborn Steeler defense....
19. 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...
20. Значение идиомы throw a monkey wrench[throw a monkey wrench] or [throw a wrench] {v. phr.}, {informal}To cause something that is going smoothly to stop. The game wasgoing smoothly until you threw a monkey wrench into the works byfussing about the rules. The Michigan tacklers threw a wrench intothe Wisconsin team’s offense. He hoped to see the class plan failand looked ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы trade on[trade on] {v.} To use as a way of helping yourself. The coachtraded on the pitcher’s weakness for left-handed batters by using allhis southpaws. The senator’s son traded on his father’s name whenhe ran for mayor....
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 every other[every other] {adj. phr.} Every second; every alternate. Themilkman comes every other day. On St. Patrick’s Day, it seems asif every other man you meet is wearing a shamrock....
24. Значение идиомы come down[come down] {v.} 1. To reduce itself; amount to no more than. — Followed by «to». The quarrel finally came down to a question of which boy would do the dishes. Syn.: BOIL DOWN. 2. To be handed down or passed along, descend from parent to child; pass from older generation to younger ones. Mary’s ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы what of it[what of it] or [what about it] {interj.}, {informal} What is wrongwith it; what do you care. Martha said «That boy is wearing a greencoat.» Jan answered, «What of it?» «John missed the bus.» «What ofit?» Syn.: SO WHAT....
26. Перевод идиомы run in the family, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: run in the family Перевод: быть семейной чертой, семейным приданием Пример: Being a left-handed golfer runs in our family. У нас в семье никто не умеет играть в гольф....
27. Значение идиомы hand something to someone on a silver platter[hand something to someone on a silver platter] {v. phr.} To give aperson a reward that has not been earned. The lazy student expectedhis diploma to be handed to him on a silver platter....
28. Значение идиомы dream of[dream of] {v.} To think about seriously; think about with the idea of really doing; consider seriously. — Usually used with a negative. I wouldn’t dream of wearing shorts to church....
29. Man goes to a fancy dress partyMan goes to a fancy dress party wearing only a glass jar on his p*nis. Lady asks, «What are you?» He says, «I’m a fireman.» «But you’re only wearing a glass jar,» says the woman. He says, «Exactly, in an emergency, break glass.» Pull knob and I’ll cum as fast as I can!»...
30. Значение идиомы wear blinders[wear blinders] or [blinkers] {v. phr.} To refuse or be unable toconsider alternative ways of thinking or acting. Anybody whodisputes the importance of learning languages is wearing blinders....
31. Being under oath«You seem to have more than the average share of intelligence for a man of your background,» sneered the lawyer at a witness on the stand. «If I wasn’t under oath, I’d return the compliment,» replied the witness....
32. It was a somber day in Disney landIt was a somber day in Disney land, Mickey And Minnie were in divorce court.. The judge was about to make his decision he said ‘Im sorry mickey, I cant grant you a divorce based on your statement that Minnie has prominant teeth» Mickey retorted » I DIDNT SAY SHE had prominent teeth, I SAID ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы in favor of[in favor of] {prep.} On the side of; in agreement with, Everyone in the class voted in favor of the party. Most girls arein favor of wearing lipstick. Compare: IN BACK OF....
34. A man says to his wifeA man says to his wife, «Get ready you, me & the dog are going fishing.» Wife says, «I dont want to go.» Man gives her 3 choices, fishing, blow job or take it up the a*se. Wife pick blow job. After she sucking for a while she says, «It tastes like sh*t. Man says, ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы cause eyebrows to raise[cause eyebrows to raise] {v. phr.} To do something that causes consternation; to shock others. When Algernon entered Orchestra Hall barefoot and wearing a woman’s wig, he caused eyebrows to raise....
36. A gruesome discoveryA girl was intrigued at the kilt that a Scottsman was wearing, wondering what he would be wearing underneath. «What’s underneath your kilt?», she asked him. «Why don’t you take a look», he replied. Curiosity overcomming her, she lifted the kilt. then let it go,»Oh, it’s gruesome!» «Well, why don’t you take another look, it ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы right field[right field] {n.} The part of a baseball outfield to the batter’sright. Left-handed batters usually hit to right field. Compare:CENTER FIELD, LEFT FIELD. — [right fielder] {n.} The outfielder inbaseball who plays in right field. The batter hit a high fly balland the right fielder caught it easily....
38. Значение идиомы crown jewels[crown jewels] {n. pl.} The crown, staff, and jewels used for the crowning of a king or queen; the crown and jewels representing royal power and authority. The crown jewels are handed down from one king to the next when the new king is crowned....
39. Значение идиомы left field[left field] {n.} 1. The part of a baseball out-field to thebatter’s left. Right-handed batters usually hit to left field. Compare: CENTER FIELD, RIGHT FIELD. 2. See: OUT IN LEFT FIELD. — [leftfielder] {n.} The player in baseball who plays in left field. Thescoreboard in the ball park is on the fence behind the left ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы pull in one’s horns[pull in one’s horns] or [draw in one’s horns] {v. phr.},{informal} 1. To reduce your boasts; calm down from a quarrel; backdown on a promise. He said he could beat any man theresingle-handed, but he pulled in his horns when Jack came forward. 2.To cut back from one’s usual way of living; reduce spending oractivities; ... Читать далее...