Значение идиомы make a day of it

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1. Значение идиомы whip up[whip up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To make or do quickly or easily. Mary whipped up a lunch for the picnic. The reporter whipped up astory about the fire for his paper. 2. To make active; stir toaction; excite. The girls are trying to whip up interest for adance Saturday night. Compare: STIR UP, WHOOP IT ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы all in a day’s work[all in a day’s work] or [all in the day’s work] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Unpleasant or bad but to be expected; not harder than usual; not unusual. Keeping ants away from a picnic lunch is all in the day’s work. When the car had a flat tire, Father said that it was all in a ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова picnicPicnic — пикник Перевод слова Picnic ground — поляна для пикника picnic lunch — пикник picnic hamper — корзина с провизией для пикника an ideal spot for a picnic — идеальное место для пикника Shall I pack us a Picnic? Мне упаковать все необходимое для нашего пикника? We Picnicked on the grass. Мы устроили пикник ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы never mind[never mind] {v. phr.} Don’t trouble about it; don’t worry aboutit; forget it; skip it. — Usually used in speaking or when writingdialogue. Never mind preparing a picnic lunch; we’ll find alunchstand when we get to the beach. «What did you say?» «Oh, never mind.» «What about money?» «Never mind that. I’ll take careof it.»...
5. 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....
6. Значение идиомы lick one’s chops[lick one’s chops] {v. phr.}, {informal} To think about somethingpleasant; enjoy the thought of something. John is licking his chopsabout the steak dinner tonight. Tom is licking his chops about thelifeguard job he will have at the beach next summer. Our team islicking its chops because we beat the champions last night. Compare: LOOK FORWARD ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы wet blanket[wet blanket] {n.}, {informal} A person or thing that keeps othersfrom enjoying life. The teenagers don’t invite Bob to their partiesbecause he is a wet blanket. The weatherman throws a wet blanketon picnic plans when he forecasts rain. Compare: CREPE HANGER....
8. Значение идиомы out to lunch[out to lunch] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Gone for the middaymeal. 2. Inattentive; daydreaming; inefficient; stupid. Neil Benderis just out to lunch today....
9. Значение идиомы get to[get to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin by chance; begin to. — Used with a verbal noun or an infinitive. George meant to save hisdollar, but he got to thinking how good an ice cream cone would taste, and he spent it. On a rainy day, Sally got to looking around inthe attic and ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы make the most of[make the most of] {v. phr.} To do the most you can with; get themost from; use to the greatest advantage. She planned the weekendin town to make the most of it. George studied hard. He wanted tomake the most of his chance to learn. The teacher went out of theroom for five minutes and ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы on one’s high horse[on one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Acting as if youare better than others; being very proud and scornful. Martha waschairman of the picnic committee, and at the picnic she was on herhigh horse, telling everyone what to do. Mrs. Jones asked to see aless expensive hat. The salesgirl got up on her high ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы make a night of it[make a night of it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To spend the whole nightat an activity. The dog found the door unlatched and made a nightof it. The boys and girls at the dance made a night of it. Compare: MAKE A DAY OF IT....
13. Перевод идиомы in spite of, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in spite of Перевод: несмотря на Пример: In spite of the terrible weather we went to the beach for a picnic. Несмотря на отвратительную погоду, мы отправились на пляж на пикник....
14. Значение идиомы no picnic[no picnic] {n. phr.} Something arduous; something that requiresgreat effort to accomplish. It is no picnic to climb MountEverest. Contrast: A PIECE OF CAKE, A CINCH, EASY AS APPLE PIE....
15. Значение идиомы reckon without[reckon without] {v.} To fail to consider as one of the thingswhich might change a situation; not think about. The committee forthe class picnic party made careful plans for a beach party but theyreckoned without a sudden change in the weather....
16. Значение идиомы at least[at least] {adv. phr.} 1. or [at the least] At the smallest guess; no fewer than; no less than. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day. At least three students are failing in mathematics. Mr. Johnson must weigh 200 pounds at least. Compare: ALL OF. 2. Whatever else you may say; anyhow; ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод идиомы no picnic, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: no picnic Перевод: что-либо неприятное, трудное Пример: It was no picnic trying to drive to the lake during the storm. Было очень трудно доехать до озера во время шторма....
18. Значение идиомы night owl[night owl] {n. phr.} One who sleeps during the day and stays up orworks during the night. Tom hardly ever sleeps at night; he prefersto work by lamp light and has become a regular night owl. Compare:GRAVEYARD SHIFT....
19. Перевод идиомы in good spirits, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in good spirits Перевод: в хорошем расположении духа, в хорошем настроении Пример: Everyone was in good spirits when they went to the beach for a picnic. Все были в приподнятом настроении, когда пошли на пляж на пикник....
20. Значение идиомы a few[a few] {n.} or {adj.} A small number ; some. The dry weather killed most of Mother’s flowers, but a few are left. In the store, Mary saw many pretty rings and bracelets, and she wanted to buy a few of them. After the party, we thought that no one would help clean up, but ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы brown-bagger[brown-bagger] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who does not go to the cafeteria or to a restaurant for lunch at work, but who brings his homemade lunch to work in order to save money. John became a brown-bagger not because he can’t afford the restaurant, but because he is too busy to go there....
22. Значение идиомы have an edge on[have an edge on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To have an advantageover someone or something else in the course of an evaluativecomparison. I can’t beat you at tennis, but I have an edge on youin ping-pong. 2. To be mildly intoxicated; to have had a few drinks. Joe sure had an edge on when I ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы not to know what to make of[not to know what to make of] {v. phr.} To be unable to decipher;be unable to identify; not know how to decide what something reallyis. I got a mysterious letter asking me to meet Santa Claus at 6P. M. at the supermarket. Is this a joke? I don’t know what to make ofit....
24. Значение идиомы let out[let out] {v.} 1a. To allow to go out or escape. The guard letthe prisoners out of jail to work in the garden. Mother won’t letus out when it rains. Compare: LET LOOSE. 1b. {informal} To make come out of the mouth; utter. A bee stung Charles. He letout a yell and ran home. Father ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы a lot[a lot] {n.}, {informal} A large number or amount; very many or very much; lots. I learned a lot in Mr. Smith’s class. A lot of our friends are going to the beach this summer. — Often used like an adverb. Ella is a jolly girl; she laughs a lot. Grandfather was very sick last ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы delta wave[delta wave] {n.}, {informal}, {semi-technical} A brain wave 1-3 cycles per second, associated with very deep sleep. Good night, honey, I’m off to produce some delta waves. Compare: CATCH SOME Z’S, HIT THE HAY or HIT THE SACK....
27. Значение идиомы up to the chin in[up to the chin in] or [in — up to the chin] {adj. phr.},{informal} Used also with «ears», «elbows», «eyes» or «knees» insteadof «chin», and with a possessive instead of «the». 1. Having a big orimportant part in; guilty of; not innocent of; deeply in. Was Tommixed up in that trouble last night? He was ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы on one’s account[on one’s account] {adv. phr.} For your good; because you want tohelp or please someone. Barry studied hard on his mother’saccount. I hope you didn’t bring tea to the picnic just on myaccount. The teacher stayed in school a little late on Tom’saccount. Compare: OF ONE’S OWN ACCORD, ON ACCOUNT OF....
29. Перевод слова beachBeach — пляж, морской берег Перевод слова Beach gravel — береговой галечник sandy beach — песчаный пляж beach umbrella — пляжный зонт We walked along the Beach. Мы шли вдоль берега. We picnicked on the Beach. Мы устроили пикник на пляже. We spent the day at the Beach. Мы провели весь день на пляже. Интересные ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы in a way[in a way] {adv. phr.} 1. also {informal} [in a kind of way] or{informal} [in a sort of way] To a certain extent; a little; somewhat. I like Jane in a way, but she is very proud. Compare: AFTER AFASHION, MORE OR LESS. 2. In one thing. In a way, this book iseasier: it is ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы put their heads together[put their heads together] or [lay their heads together] {v. phr.},{informal} To plan or consider things together; discuss something as agroup; talk it over. They put their heads together and decided on agift. We laid our heads together and decided to have a picnic....
32. Значение идиомы not the only fish in the sea[not the only fish in the sea] {n. phr.} One of many; not the onlyone of the kind; not the only one available. He said he could findother girls — she was not the only fish in the sea. Compare: NOT THEONLY PEBBLE ON THE BEACH....
33. Значение идиомы cut loose[cut loose] {v.} 1. To free from ties or connections, cut the fastenings of. The thief hastily cut the boat loose from its anchor. Compare: LET LOOSE. 2. {informal} To break away from control; get away and be free. The boy left home and cut loose from his parents’ control. 3. {informal} To behave freely ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы all right[all right ] {adv. phr.} 1. Well enough. The new machine is running all right. 2. {informal} I am willing; yes. «Shall we watch television?» «All right.» Compare: VERY WELL. 3. {informal} Beyond question, certainly. — Used for emphasis and placed after the word it modifies. It’s time to leave, all right, but the bus ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы shape up[shape up] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin to act or work right;get along satisfactorily. If the new boy doesn’t begin to shape upsoon, he’ll have to leave school. «How is the building of the newgym coming along?» «Fine. It’s shaping up very well.» 2. To showpromise. Plans for our picnic are shaping up very ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы cup of tea[cup of tea] also [dish of tea] {n. phr.}, {informal} 1. Something you enjoy or do well at; a special interest, or favorite occupation. Used with a possessive. You could always get him to go for a walk: hiking was just his cup of tea. Compare: DOWN ONE’S ALLEY. 2. Something to think about; thing; ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы last out[last out] {v.} 1. To be enough until the end of. There isenough food in the house to last out the snowstorm. Our candieswon’t last out the night. 2. To continue to the end of; continue tolive after; live or go through. The old man is dying; he won’t lastout the night. This car will ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы not the only pebble on the beach[not the only pebble on the beach] {n. phr.} Not the only person tobe considered; one of many. George was acting pretty self-importantand we finally had to tell him that he wasn’t the only pebble on thebeach. Compare: NOT THE ONLY FISH IN THE SEA....
39. Значение идиомы compare notes[compare notes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To exchange thoughts or ideas about something; discuss together. Mother and Mrs. Barker like to compare notes about cooking....
40. Значение идиомы count heads[count heads] or [count noses] {v. phr.}, {informal} To count the number of people in a group. On the class picnic, we counted heads before we left and when we arrived to be sure that no one got lost. The usher was told to look out into the audience and count noses....