Значение идиомы mad as a hornet

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1. Значение идиомы stir up a hornet’s nest [stir up a hornet’s nest] {v. phr.} To make many people angry; dosomething that many people don’t like. The principal stirred up ahornet’s nest by changing the rules at school....
2. Перевод идиомы fender-bender / fender bender, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: fender-bender / fender bender Идиома: fender-bender / fender bender разг. Перевод: небольшая автомобильная авария Пример: I had a little fender bender with your car, Dad – just a scratch. Я попал в небольшую аварию на твоей машине, пап, но ничего серьезного, просто царапина....
3. Значение идиомы make a dent in [make a dent in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make less by a very smallamount; reduce slightly. – Usually used in the negative or with suchqualifying words as “hardly” or “barely”. John shoveled andshoveled, but he didn’t seem to make a dent in the pile of sand. Mary studied all afternoon and only made a dent […]...
4. Saskatchewan man’s dying wish was carved into tractor that trapped him Cecil Harris spent hours trapped beneath a tractor during a 1948 storm, and that’s where he carved a short but sweet will. SASKATOON – Lawyers call it one of the most unique wills ever written. On Friday, the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law celebrated the 65th anniversary of a will written by farmer Cecil […]...
5. Paddy wanted to be an accountant, so he went Paddy wanted to be an accountant, so he went for an aptitude test. Tester: If I give you two rabbits, two rabbits, and another two rabbits, how many rabbits have you got? Paddy: Seven! Tester: No, listen carefully again. If I give you two rabbits, two rabbits, and another two rabbits, how many rabbits have […]...
6. Значение идиомы hell [hell] See: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, GO THROUGH HELL AND HIGHWATER, HELL-ON-WHEELS, LIKE HELL, TO HELL WITH, UNTIL HELL FREEZESOVER, WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER....
7. Перевод идиомы make a dent (in something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make a dent (in something) Перевод: делать успехи, продвигаться (в выполнении работы, в решении задачи, и т. п.) Пример: We worked hard all day but we did not make a dent in the amount of work that we had to do. Мы весь день усердно трудились, но мало продвинулись в выполнении того объема работы, […]...
8. Значение идиомы a hell of [a hell of] a [or one hell of a] {adj. or adv. phr.}, {informal} Extraordinary; very. He made a hell of a shot during the basketball game. Max said seven months was a hell of a time to have to wait for a simple visa. The fall Max took left one hell of a bruise […]...
9. Значение идиомы have a fit [have a fit] or [have fits] or [throw a fit] {v. phr.} 1. To have asudden illness with stiffness or jerking of the body. Our dog had afit yesterday. 2. {informal} To become angry or upset. Father willthrow a fit when he sees the dent in the car. Howard will have afit when he learns […]...
10. Значение идиомы clear the air [clear the air] {v. phr.} To remove angry feelings, misunderstanding, or confusion. The President’s statement that he would run for office again cleared the air of rumors and guessing. When Bill was angry at Bob, Bob made a joke, and it cleared the air between them....
11. Значение идиомы get even [get even] {v.}, {informal} 1. To owe nothing. Mr. Johnson has alot of debts, but in a few years he will get even. 2. To do somethingbad to pay someone back for something bad; get revenge; hurt back. Jack is waiting to get even with Bill for tearing up his notebook. Last April First Mr. […]...
12. Значение идиомы neither fish nor fowl [neither fish nor fowl] also [neither fish, flesh, nor fowl]Something or someone that does not belong to a definite group or knownclass; a strange person or thing; someone or something odd or hard tounderstand. The man is neither fish nor fowl; he votes Democrat orRepublican according to which will do him the most good. Mrs. […]...
13. Gates gets punishment Bill Gates suddenly dies and finds himself face to face with God. God stood over Bill Gates and said, “Well Bill, I’m really confused on this one. It’s a tough decision; I’m not sure whether to send you to Heaven or Hell. After all, you helped society enormously by putting a computer in almost every […]...
14. Значение идиомы steer clear of [steer clear of] {v.} 1. To steer a safe distance from; go aroundwithout touching. A ship steers clear of a rocky shore in stormyweather. 2. {informal} To stay away from; keep from going near. Fred was angry at Bill, and Bill was steering clear of him. Somewords Martha always spells wrong. She tries to steer […]...
15. Значение идиомы to hell with [to hell with] or [the hell with] {prep. phr.}, {informal} Used toexpress disgusted rejection of something. It’s slop; the hell withwhat the cook calls it. Compare: FED UP, GIVE A HANG....
16. Значение идиомы like hell [like hell] {adv.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} 1. With greatvigor. As soon as they saw the cops, they ran like hell. 2.{interj.} Not so; untrue; indicates the speaker’s lack of belief inwhat he heard. Like hell you’re gonna bring me my dough!...
17. Значение идиомы go through hell and high water [go through hell and high water] {v. phr.}, {informal} To gothrough danger, or trouble. John is ready to go through hell andhigh water to help his chum. The soldiers went through hell andhigh water to capture the fort. Compare: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, THROUGH THE MILL....
18. Значение идиомы take it out on [take it out on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be unpleasant or unkindto because you are angry or upset; get rid of upset feelingsby being mean to. – Often used with the name of the feeling instead of”it.” The teacher was angry and took it out on the class. Bobwas angry because Father would not let […]...
19. Перевод слова angry Angry – сердитый, недовольный, раздраженный Перевод слова Angry voices – сердитые голоса to be angry – сердиться angry mob – озлобленная толпа angry mood – сердитое настроение He was beginning to get Angry. Он уже начинал сердиться. ‘Please don’t be Angry with me,’ she said. – Пожалуйста, не сердитесь на меня, – сказала она. Joey […]...
20. Перевод слова hell Hell – ад, преисподня; черт (ругательство) Перевод слова To make smb.’s life a hell – превратить чью-л. жизнь в ад to suffer through hell – переносить муки ада oh hell! – черт возьми! hell of a way – чертовски далеко Who the Hell are you? Кто ты такой, черт побери? To Hell with the flaming […]...
21. Значение идиомы until hell freezes over [until hell freezes over] {adv. phr.}, {slang} Forever, for aneternity. He can argue until hell freezes over; nobody will believehim. Contrast: WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER....
22. A Hit-and-Run Accident Flora: What happened to my car?! Saul: I saw it happen. A car came around the corner and hit the back of your car. Flora: Didn’t the driver stop? Saul: No, it was Hit-and-run. The driver just Took off. He was driving like A bat out of hell. It looks like he caused some Damage. […]...
23. An old woman came into her doctors office An old woman came into her doctor’s office and confessed to an embarrassing problem. “I fart all the time, Doctor Johnson, but they’re soundless, and they have no odor. In fact, since I’ve been here, I’ve farted no less than twenty times. What can I do?” “Here’s a prescription, Mrs. Harris. Take these pills three […]...
24. Значение идиомы when hell freezes over [when hell freezes over] {adv. phr.}, {slang} Never. I’llbelieve you when hell freezes over. Contrast: UNTIL HELL FREEZESOVER....
25. Перевод идиомы until hell freezes over, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: until hell freezes over Идиома: until hell freezes over разг. Перевод: навсегда, навечно Пример: He said that he would not talk to his girlfriend again until hell freezes over. Он сказал, что больше никогда в жизни не заговорит со своей девушкой....
26. Значение идиомы hell and high water [hell and high water] {n. phr.} Troubles or difficulties of anykind. After John’s father died he went through hell and high water, but he managed to keep the family together. Compare: COME HELL ORHIGH WATER....
27. Значение идиомы plow into [plow into] {v.} 1. To attack vigorously. He plowed into hiswork and finished it in a few hours. 2. To crash into with force. A truck plowed into my car and smashed the fender....
28. 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, […]...
29. Перевод идиомы raise hell, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: raise hell Идиома: raise hell Перевод: шумно пировать, праздновать, кутить Пример: A group of kids were raising hell in the street. Группа детей шумно веселилась на улице....
30. Значение идиомы do one’s bit [do one’s bit] or [part] {v. phr.} To shoulder one’s share of responsibility in a communal undertaking; shirk one’s obligation. “Let me go home and rest, fellows,” John said. “I think I’ve done my bit for this project.”...
31. Значение идиомы fill the bill [fill the bill] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be just what is needed; begood enough for something; be just right. The boss was worriedabout hiring a deaf boy, but after he tried Tom out for a few weeks, he said that Tom filled the bill. I thought I would need a specialtool, but this wrench fills […]...
32. Capitalist and Socialist Hell A young, ruthless executive died and went to hell. When he got there, he saw one sign that said Capitalist Hell, and another that said Socialist Hell. In front of the Socialist Hell was an incredibly long line, while there was no-one in front of the Capitalist Hell. So the executive asked the guard, “What […]...
33. Значение идиомы water [water] See: BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER, COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, DEEP WATER, FISH OUT OF WATER, GO THROUGH HELL AND HIGH WATER, HEADABOVE WATER, HOLD WATER, HELL AND HIGH WATER, HOT WATER, LIKE WATER, LIKE WATER OFF A DUCK’S BACK, MAKE ONE’S MOUTH WATER, OF THE FIRSTWATER, POUR OIL ON TROUBLED WATERS, THROW […]...
34. Mother-in-law burial Two friends meet each other on the street. “Hello! Where are you coming from?” asked Bill. “Oh, don’t ask me! I’m coming from the cemetery. I just burried my mother-in-law” replied Sid. “I’m so sorry!” said Bill, “But why is your face schratched all over?”. “It wasn’t so easy!” said Sid, “She put on a […]...
35. Значение идиомы steamed up [steamed up] {adj.}, {informal} Excited or angry about or eager todo something. The coach gave the team a pep talk before the game, and he got them all steamed up to win the game. When Mary foundout that Jane had not kept their secret, she became all steamed up. Bill was all steamed up about […]...
36. Перевод идиомы all hell breaks loose, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all hell breaks loose Идиома: all hell breaks loose разг. Перевод: начинается полный хаос; все летит ко всем чертям Пример: When the fire alarm sounded, all hell broke loose. Когда прозвучала пожарная сигнализация, начался полный хаос....
37. Значение идиомы hell-on-wheels [hell-on-wheels] {n.}, {slang} A short-tempered, nagging, or crabbyperson especially one who makes another unhappy by constantlycriticizing him even when he has done nothing wrong. Finnegancomplains that his wife is hell on wheels; he is considering getting adivorce....
38. Значение идиомы touch up [touch up] {v.} 1. To paint over I wantto touch up that scratch on the fender. The woodwork is done, butthere are a few places he has to touch up. 2. To improve with smalladditions or changes. He touched up the photographic negative tomake a sharper print. It’s a good speech, but it needs a […]...
39. Значение идиомы pad the bill [pad the bill] {v. phr.} To add false expenses to a bill; make abill larger than it really was. The salesman padded the bill forhis traveling expenses by exaggerating his food expenses....
40. Значение идиомы stick around [stick around] {v.}, {informal} To stay or wait nearby. John’sfather told him to stick around and they would go fishing. Afterwork Mr. Harris stuck around to ride home with his friend....