Значение идиомы light out

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1. Значение идиомы out like a light[out like a light] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Fast asleep; to sleepvery quickly. Tom got so much fresh air and exercise that he wentout like a light as soon as he lay down. As soon as the lightswere turned off, Johnny was out like a light. 2. In a faint;unconscious. Johnny was hit by a ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы light[light] See: BRING TO LIGHT, COME TO LIGHT, DASH LIGHT, HIDE ONE’SLIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL, IN THE LIGHT OF, MAKE LIGHT OF, MANY HANDS MAKELIGHT WORK, OUT LIKE A LIGHT, SEE THE LIGHT, TRAVEL LIGHT....
3. Перевод идиомы throw (some) light on something / shed (some) light on something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: throw (some) light on something / shed (some) light on something Перевод: пролить свет на что-либо, прояснить ситуацию Пример: The investigation did not throw any light on the problem with food safety. Расследование не прояснило ситуацию с проблемой сохранности продуктов....
4. Значение идиомы light housekeeping[light housekeeping] {n.}, {slang} An arrangement in which anunmarried couple live together. Are Joe and Sue married? — Oh, no,- it’s just a case of light housekeeping. See: SHACK UP WITH....
5. Значение идиомы come to light[come to light] {v. phr.} To be discovered; become known; appear. John’s thefts from the bank where he worked came to light when the bank examiners made an inspection. When the old woman died it came to light that she was actually rich. New facts about ancient Egypt have recently come to light. Compare: BRING ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы beat it[beat it] {v.}, {slang} To go away in a hurry; get out quickly. When he heard the crash he beat it as fast as he could. — Often used as a command. The big boy said, «Beat it, kid. We don’t want you with us.» Compare: CLEAR OUT, LIGHT OUT, HEAD FOR THE HILLS....
7. Значение идиомы in light of[in light of] also [in the light of] {adj. phr.} 1. As a result ofnew information; by means of new ideas. The teacher changed John’sgrade in the light of the extra work in the workbook. 2. Because of. In light of the muddy field, the football team wore their olduniforms. Syn.: IN VIEW OF....
8. Значение идиомы bring to light[bring to light] {v. phr.} To discover ; find out about; expose. Many things left by the ancient Egyptians in tombs have been brought to light by scientists and explorers. His enemies brought to light some foolish things he had done while young, but he was elected anyway because people trusted him. Compare: COME TO ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы see the light of day[see the light of day] {v. phr.} To be born or begun. Thechildren visited the old house where their great-grandfather first sawthe light of day. The party was a failure, and Mathilda wished herplan had never seen the light of day....
10. Значение идиомы travel light[travel light] {v. phr.} To travel with very little luggage or withvery little to carry. Plane passengers must travel light. Tomand Fred traveled light on their camping trip....
11. Значение идиомы go to town[go to town] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To do something quickly or withgreat force or energy; work fast or hard. The boys went to town onthe old garage, and had it torn down before Father came home fromwork. While Sally was slowly washing the dishes, she rememberedshe had a date with Pete that evening; then ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы see the light[see the light] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, oftensuddenly; accept another’s explanation or decision. I did notapprove of his action, but he explained his reason and then I saw thelight. Bill wanted Harry to help him, but Harry wasn’t in the mooduntil Bill offered to pay him. Then Harry saw the light. Marythought ... Читать далее...
13. Dogs and Light BulbsHow many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Border Collie: Just one. Then I’ll replace any wiring that’s not up to code. Rottweiler: Make me! Lab: Oh, me, me! Pleeease let me change the light bulb! Can I? Huh? Huh? Dachshund: You know I can’t reach that stupid lamp! Malamute: Let the ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы light up[light up] {v.} Suddenly to look pleased and happy. Martha’sface lit up when she saw her old friend. Tom will really light upwhen he sees his new bike!...
15. Значение идиомы hightail it[hightail it] {v. phr.}, {slang} To travel fast; move rapidly. After school, Frank would hightail it home. The two men who heldup the bank hightailed it out of town....
16. Значение идиомы under one’s thumb[under one’s thumb] or [under the thumb] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}Obedient to you; controlled by you; under your power. The Jonesfamily is under the thumb of the mother. Jack is a bully. He keepsall the younger children under his thumb. The mayor is so popularthat he has the whole town under his thumb. Compare: JUMP ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова lightLight — свет, освещать, зажигать; легкий Перевод слова Brilliant light — очень яркий свет light shoes — легкие туфли light of foot — проворный, быстроногий to light up a cigar — зажечь сигару The sun gives Light. Солнце — источник света. She Lit a candle. Она зажгла свечу. Light flickers. Свет мерцает. Интересные факты Слово ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы dash light[dash light] {n.} A light on the front inside of a car or vehicle. Henry stopped the car and turned on the dash lights to read the road map....
19. Значение идиомы leading light[leading light] {n. phr.} A prominent person in a community, company, or group. Alan is the leading light of our discussiongroup on music....
20. Значение идиомы make light of[make light of] {v. phr.} To treat an important matter as if itwere trivial. One ought to know which problems to make light of andwhich ones to handle seriously. Compare: LAUGH OFF. Contrast: MAKEMUCH OF....
21. Значение идиомы see the light at the end of the tunnel[see the light at the end of the tunnel] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toanticipate the happy resolution of a prolonged period of problems. We’ve been paying on our house mortgage for many years, but at longlast we can see the light at the end of the tunnel....
22. Значение идиомы in the cold light of day[in the cold light of day] {adv. phr.} After sleeping on it; aftergiving it more thought; using common sense and looking at the matterunemotionally and realistically. Lost night my ideas seemedterrific, but in the cold light of day I realize that they won’twork....
23. Значение идиомы red-light district[red-light district] {n. phr.} A district of brothels or whereprostitutes hang out. Most unwisely, the young sailor decided tospend his leave on shore by haunting the red-light districts of theport of call....
24. Значение идиомы light on[light on] also [light upon] {v.} To pick out by sight from amongothers; see; notice. His eyes lighted on the cookies and heremembered how hungry he was. Her eyes lighted upon the row ofboxes, and she asked what was in them....
25. Значение идиомы go it[go it] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go fast; run hard; not to spareyourself. — Often used as a command. The coach yelled to the runnerto go it. At the party the girls cheered for their partners to goit. The boys called, «Go it!» to the dog chasing the cat. 2. Tolive; continue to do ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы get cracking[get cracking] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To hurry up, to startmoving fast. . Come on, you guys, let’s get cracking! Compare: GET GOING 2....
27. Перевод идиомы begin to see the light, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: begin to see the light Перевод: начать понимать что-либо Пример: My sister began to see the light and decided to leave her boyfriend. Моя сестра начала все понимать, и она решила уйти от своего молодого человека....
28. Перевод идиомы in light of something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in light of something Перевод: в свете чего-либо нового; из-за чего-либо Пример: In light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus. Из-за его вклада в развитие компании мы решили дать ему большую премию на лето....
29. Перевод идиомы all sweetness and light, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: all sweetness and light Перевод: очень милый, простодушный и готовый помочь; само совершенство Пример: The girl is all sweetness and light after she does something bad. Эта девочка прямо само совершенство после того, как она сделает что-нибудь плохое....
30. 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 ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hide one’s light under a bushel Перевод: скрывать свой талант, ум, способности (обычно из-за скромности, застенчивости) Пример: I didn’t realize you could play the piano — you’ve been hiding your light under a bushel. Я и не знал, что ты умеешь играть на пианино — ты умело скрывал свой талант....
32. Перевод идиомы light at the end of the tunnel, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: light at the end of the tunnel Перевод: свет в конце тоннеля; надежда на успех, успешное завершение чего-либо Пример: After four years of study, I could see light at the end of the tunnel. I would soon graduate. После четырех лет учебы я наконец увидел свет в конце тоннеля. Скоро я буду выпускником....
33. 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 ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы let up[let up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To become less, weaker, or quiet;become slower or stop. It’s raining as hard as ever. It’s notletting up at all. It snowed for three days before it let up andwe could go outdoors. 2. To do less or go slower or stop; relax; stopworking or working hard. Grandfather has been ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова light-yearLight-year — световой год Перевод слова He estimated the distance to the center of the chamber as about a Light-year. Расстояние до центра зала показалось ему длиною в световой год. People could just up and go anywhere they wished, on their own-a mile or a million Light-years. Люди смогут переноситься по желанию куда захотят, не ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы pitch in[pitch in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin something with much energy;start work eagerly. Pitch in and we will finish the job as soon aspossible. 2. To give help or money for something; contribute. Everyone must pitch in and work together. We all pitched in aquarter to buy Nancy a present. Syn.: CHIP IN. Compare: FALL ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы light-fingered[light-fingered] {adj.} Given to stealing; having a tendency to bedishonest or a kleptomaniac. I always suspected that Freddie mightbe lightfingered and my suspicions were confirmed when he was arrestedfor shoplifting....
38. Фразовый глагол light up (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: light up (2) Перевод: закурить Пример: Do you have to light up another cigarette? I thought you were trying to cut down. Зачем ты куришь еще одну сигарету? Я думал, ты пытаешься завязать....
39. Перевод слова pitchPitch — смола, битум; сооружать, устанавливать; бросать, наброситься Перевод слова A vessel coated with pitch — просмоленное судно as dark as pitch — тьма кромешная to pitch a tent — разбить палатку to pitch camp — разбивать лагерь She Pitched her expectations too high. У нее был завышенный уровень ожиданий. Please Pitch your waste paper ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы wild pitch[wild pitch] {n.} A pitch in baseball that is so high, so low, orso far from the plate that the catcher cannot catch it and a baserunner can move to the next base. The runner went to second base ona wild pitch....