Значение идиомы lump in one’s throat

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1. Значение идиомы throat[throat] See: CUT ONE’S THROAT, FLY AT ONE’S THROAT, JUMP DOWNONE’S THROAT, LUMP IN ONE’S THROAT, RAM DOWN ONE’S THROAT and SHOVEDOWN ONE’S THROAT....
2. Перевод слова throatThroat — горло Перевод слова Lump in the throat — комок в горле to moisten the throat — промочить горло clear throat — чистое, невоспаленное горло My Throat had dried up. У меня в горле пересохло. He held a knife to her Throat. Он держал нож у ее горла. I had a sore Throat and ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы lump sum[lump sum] {n.} The complete amount; a total agreed upon and to bepaid at one time. The case was settled out of court with theplaintiff receiving a lump sum of half a million dollars for damages....
4. Значение идиомы cut one’s throat[cut one’s throat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To spoil one’s chances; ruin a person. He cut his own throat by his carelessness. The younger men in the company were cutting each other’s throats in their eagerness to win success. John cut Freddie’s throat with Mary by telling her lies....
5. Значение идиомы shove down one’s throat[shove down one’s throat] or [ram down one’s throat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To force you to do or agree to We didn’t want Mr. Bly to speak at our banquet, but theplanning committee shoved him down our throats. The president wasagainst the idea, but the club members rammed it down his throat....
6. Значение идиомы stick in one’s throat[stick in one’s throat] {v. phr.} To be something you do not wantto say; be hard to say. Jean wanted to ask the teacher’s pardon, but the words stuck in her throat....
7. Значение идиомы jump down one’s throat[jump down one’s throat] {v. phr.} To suddenly become very angry atsomeone; scold severely or angrily. The teacher jumped down Billy’sthroat when Billy said he did not do his homework....
8. Перевод слова graduationGraduation — окончание учебного заведения Перевод слова What shall you do after graduation? — что вы собираетесь делать после окончания? graduation gift — подарок к окончанию учебного заведения to quit the University a month short of graduation — бросить университет за месяц до окончания She found a job soon after Graduation. Она нашла работу сразу ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы cow college[cow college] {n.}, {slang} 1. An agricultural college; a school where farming is studied. A new, bigger kind of apple is being grown at the cow college. 2. A new or rural college not thought to be as good as older or city colleges. John wanted to go to a big college in New York ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы blowout[blowout] {n.} 1. An explosion of a tire or a fuse. Jim’s van veered sharply to the right after his car had a blowout. 2. A big party. After graduation from college, my son and his friends staged a huge blowout....
11. Значение идиомы in absentia[in absentia] {adv. phr.}, {formal} When the person is absent. — Used in graduation exercises when presenting diplomas to an absentstudent or during a court case. On Commencement Day, Joe was sickin bed and the college gave him his bachelor’s degree in absentia....
12. Значение идиомы higher education[higher education] {n.} Schooling after graduation from highschool, especially in a college or university. Tom plans to get hishigher education at the state university....
13. Значение идиомы scratch the surface[scratch the surface] {v. phr.} To learn or understand very littleabout something. — Usually used with a limiting adverb. We thought we understood Africa but when we made a tripthere we found we had only scratched the surface. High schoolstudents have only scratched the surface of their subjects, and evenafter college graduation, they still find ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова auntAunt — тетя Перевод слова Great aunt — двоюродная бабка male aunt — шутл. дядя aunt in law — жена дяди; тетка Aunt Mary sends her love. Тетя Мэри передает привет. He has three Aunts and two uncles. У него три тетки и два дяди....
15. Значение идиомы gee whiz[gee whiz] {interj.}, {informal} Used as an exclamation to showsurprise or other strong feeling. Rare in written English. Geewhiz! I am late again....
16. Значение идиомы in a bind[in a bind] or [in a box] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Likely to havetrouble whether you do one thing or another. Sam is in a bindbecause if he carries home his aunt’s groceries, his teacher will beangry because he is late, and if he doesn’t, his aunt will complain. Compare: BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы come over[come over] {v.} To take control of; cause sudden strong feeling in; happen to. A sudden fit of anger came over him. A great tenderness came over her. What has come over him?...
18. Значение идиомы Indian summer[Indian summer] {n. phr.} A dry and warm period of time late in thefall, usually in October. After the cold and foggy weather, we hada brief Indian summer, during which the temperature was up in the highseventies....
19. Значение идиомы kick over the traces[kick over the traces] also [jump the traces] {v. phr.} To breakthe rules; behave badly. When their teacher was absent and they hada substitute, the children kicked over the traces. Compare: ACT UP, CUT UP, LET LOOSE, OUT OF HAND, RAISE CAIN....
20. Значение идиомы Aunt Tom[Aunt Tom] {n.}, {slang}, {originally from Black English} A successful professional or business woman who, due to her success in a masculine profession, doesn’t care about the women’s liberation movement or the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Hermione is a regular Aunt Tom, she’ll never vote for the ERA....
21. Значение идиомы old college try[old college try] {n. phr.} An attempt to win a favor from anotherby mentioning the fact that one had gone to the same college oruniversity as the party from whom the favor is requested. Since heneeded a job, he decided to use the old college try when he contactedJerry, but it didn’t work. Compare: OLD ... Читать далее...
22. Describing People’s MoodsBrett: Do you know what kind of Mood Mom is in? Molly: Not really. Why? Brett: I really need a raise in my Allowance and I’m waiting for the right time to ask. She’ll be more likely to say “yes” if she’s not feeling too Grouchy. Molly: I wouldn’t Count on this being a good ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы come on strong[come on strong] {v. phr.}, {slang} To overwhelm a weaker person with excessively strong language, personality, or mannerisms; to insist extremely strongly and claim something with unusual vigor. Joe came on very strong last night about the War in Indochina; most of us felt embarrassed....
24. Значение идиомы go on[go on] {v.} 1a. To continue; not stop. After he was hit by theball, Billy quit pitching and went home, but the game went on. TheTV picture began to jump, and it went on like that until Father turneda knob. I asked Jane a question but she went on reading and didn’tanswer. Mother told Jim ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы feel one’s oats[feel one’s oats] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To feel frisky or playful;be eager and excited. The horses were feeling their oats. Whenthey first got to camp, the boys were feeling their oats. 2. To actin a proud or important way. The new gardener was feeling his oatsand started to boss the other men....
26. Значение идиомы College Boards[College Boards] {n.} A set of examinations given to test a student’s readiness and ability for college. John got a high score on his College Boards. College Boards test both what a student has learned and his ability to learn....
27. Значение идиомы carry away[carry away] {v.} To cause very strong feeling; excite or delight to the loss of cool judgment. The music carried her away. He let his anger carry him away. — Often used in the passive, She was carried away by the man’s charm. He was carried away by the sight of the flag....
28. Значение идиомы at loose ends[at loose ends] {adj. phr.} Without a regular job or settled habits; uncertain what to do next; having nothing to do for a while; undecided; unsettled; restless. Feeling at loose ends, I went for along walk. He had finished college but hadn’t found a job yet, so he was at loose ends....
29. Describing Symptoms to a DoctorDr. van Eyck: Good morning, I’m Dr. van Eyck. I understand that you’re not feeling well. Nico: That’s right, doctor. I’ve had a Stomachache for three days. The pain Comes and goes, but I also have Heartburn and I am feeling Bloated all the time. Dr. van Eyck: Well, let’s take a look. Have you ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы pound out[pound out] {v. phr.} 1. To play a piece of music very loudly on apercussion instrument. The boy was pounding out the tune «Mary hada little lamb» on the marimba. 2. To flatten something with a hammer. The bodyshop uses special hammers to pound out the indentations inthe bodies of cars. 3. To produce a ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы holier-than-thou[holier-than-thou] {adj.} Acting as if you are better than othersin goodness, character, or reverence for God; acting as if morallybetter than other people. Most people find holier-than-thou actionsin others hard to accept. After Mr. Howard stopped smoking, he hada holier-than-thou manner toward his friends who still smoked....
32. Значение идиомы holy cats[holy cats] or [holy cow] or [holy mackerel] or [holy Moses]{interj.}, {informal} — Used to express strong feeling ; used in speech or when writingconversation. «Holy cats! That’s good pie!» said Dick. «Holycow! They can’t do that!» Mary said when she saw the boys hurting amuch smaller boy....
33. Значение идиомы heart and soul[heart and soul ] {n.} Eager love; strong feeling; greatenthusiasm. Often used with a singular verb. When Mr. Pitt playsthe piano, his heart and soul is in it. John plays tennis badly, but with heart and soul. Mary wanted a puppy with all her heartand soul....
34. Значение идиомы sick and tired[sick and tired] {adj.} 1. Feeling strong dislike for somethingrepeated or continued too long; exasperated; annoyed. Jane was sickand tired of always having to wait for Bill, so when he didn’t arriveon time she left without him. John is sick and tired of having hisstudies interrupted. I’ve been studying all day, and I’m sick andtired ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод идиомы have a feeling about something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a feeling about something Перевод: казаться, находиться под впечатлением о чем-либо Пример: I have a strange feeling about the new man in our company. У меня странное впечатление о новом человеке в нашей компании....
36. Перевод слова collegeCollege — колледж Перевод слова College diploma — диплом об окончании колледжа college graduate — выпускник колледжа the cloistered atmosphere of a small college — замкнутая атмосфера маленького колледжа He studied film in College. Он изучал кино в колледже. I started College last week. Я поступил в колледж на прошлой неделе. We met each other ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод слова strongStrong — сильный, крепкий, твердый Перевод слова Strong will — сильная воля strong constitution — крепкое здоровье strong denial — решительный отказ He’s as Strong as an ox. Он силен, как бык. He was a big Strong man. Он был большим и сильным человеком. Tact isn’t my Strong point. Тактичность не является моей отличительной чертой. ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод слова feelingFeeling — чувство, ощущение Перевод слова Feeling of safety — чувство безопасности a sense of feeling — чувство осязания a man of feeling — сентиментальный или эмоциональный человек I was Feeling rotten. Я чувствовал себя просто отвратительно. I am Feeling quite off today. Мне сегодня нездоровится. I have a bad Feeling about this. У меня ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы on top of the world[on top of the world] or [sitting on top of the world] also [sitting on high cotton] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Feelingpleased and happy; feeling successful. John was on top of the worldwhen he found out that he got into college. When Ruth won firstprize in the contest, she felt as though she was sitting on ... Читать далее...
40. Family Life in Britain — Семейная жизнь в БританииA «typical» British family used to consist of mother, father and two children. But in recent years there have been many changes in family life. For example, since the law made it easier to get a divorce, the number of divorces has increased. That’s why 24% of British children live with only one parent, usually ... Читать далее...