Значение идиомы make good time

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1. Значение идиомы no sooner — than[no sooner — than] As soon as; at once when; immediately when. No sooner did he signal to turn than the other car turned in front ofhim. No sooner were the picnic baskets unpacked than it began torain....
2. Перевод идиомы safe and sound, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: safe and sound Перевод: целый и невредимый Пример: We arrived at our destination safe and sound after a long journey. После долгого путешествия мы прибыли в пункт назначения целыми и невредимыми....
3. Значение идиомы in progress[in progress] {adj. phr.} Going ahead; being made or done;happening. Plans are in progress to build a new school next year. A dog ran out on the playing field while the game was in progress. Contrast: IN CHECK....
4. Значение идиомы sooner or later[sooner or later] {adv. phr.} At some unknown time in the future;sometime. John will come back sooner or later. Grandpa is veryslow about fixing things around the house, but he always does itsooner or later. Compare: OR OTHER....
5. Перевод слова journeyJourney — путешествие, поездка Перевод слова Three days’ journey from here — три дня пути отсюда a journey by rail — путешествие по железной дороге duty journey — служебная поездка, командировка The Journey time to Glasgow is 8.34 h. Время в пути до Глазго составляет 8 часов 34 минуты. I wish you both a very ... Читать далее...
6. In case of emergencyA car breaks down along the expressway one day, so the driver eases it over onto the shoulder of the highway. He jumps out of the car, opens the trunk, and pulls out two men in trench coats. The men stand behind the car, open up their coats and start exposing themselves to the oncoming ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы sooner or later, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sooner or later Перевод: рано или поздно Пример: Sooner or later you must give me my money so you should do it soon. Рано или поздно тебе придется отдать мне деньги, поэтому лучше сделать это пораньше....
8. Перевод слова progressProgress — прогресс, развитие, достижение Перевод слова Age of progress — эпоха расцвета progress of science — прогресс науки the patient is making good progress — больной быстро поправляется impediment to progress — препятствие на пути к прогрессу How are you Progressing in your studies? Как твои успехи в учебе? Negotiations are in Progress. Переговоры ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова trafficTraffic — движение, трафик Перевод слова Trunk traffic — междугородное транспортное сообщение to block off traffic — перекрывать движение traffic code — правила дорожного движения The Traffic noise kept me awake. Шум уличного движения не давал мне уснуть. I was delayed by the Traffic. Я опоздал из-за того, что попал в пробку. A five-car pileup ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод идиомы in progress, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in progress Перевод: выполняться; быть в процессе; происходить в эту минуту Пример: The meeting is now in progress so we can’t enter the room. Собрание идет прямо сейчас, поэтому нам нельзя заходить в комнату....
11. Значение идиомы pile-up[pile-up] {n.} 1. A heap; a deposit of one object on top ofanother. There is a huge pile-up of junked cars in this vacantlot. 2. A large number of objects in the same place, said of traffic. I was late because of the traffic pile-up on the highway....
12. Значение идиомы weigh in[weigh in] {v.} 1a. To take the weight of; weigh. The man at theairport counter weighed in our bags and took our plane tickets. Adoctor weighed in the wrestlers. 1b. To have yourself or somethingthat you own weighed. — Often used with «at». I weighed in at 100pounds on the scale today. We took our ... Читать далее...
13. London TrafficLondon is so large that visitors must learn to use buses and the underground to get about. London taxis are too expensive for any but the rich. You can get a map of the underground and the bus routes at any ticket office. The word «Underground» across a large circle shows you where the stations ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова arriveArrive — прибывать, приезжать Перевод слова To arrive at a station — прибывать на станцию to arrive in a country — прибывать, приезжать в страну to arrive on foot — приходить пешком to arrive at the age of seventy — дожить до семидесяти лет When her wedding day Arrived, she was really nervous. Когда наступил ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы arrive on the scene / arrive at the scene, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: arrive on the scene / arrive at the scene Перевод: появиться где-либо, прибыть куда-либо Пример: When the fire department arrived on the scene the fire was finished. Когда пожарная бригада прибыла, огонь уже потух....
16. Being Unsure and UnreadyAida: When our Bigwigs from the Cleveland office arrive next week, I think we’ll have a lot to show them. Dale: I wouldn’t be so sure about that. Giselle told me yesterday that it’s a Toss up whether she’ll finish the program she’s working on by next week, but Don’t quote me on that. Aida: ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы had rather[had rather] or [had sooner] {v.} To choose to ; like better to; would prefer to. — Usedwith an infinitive without «to». My aunt invited me to the movies, but I said I had rather go on a picnic with the girls. I hadsooner live in the city than on a farm....
18. Значение идиомы the more — the more —[the more — the more —] or [the —er the —er] — Used in twohalves of a sentence to show that when there is more of the first, there is more of the second too. The more you eat. the fatter youwill get. Get your report in when you can; the sooner, thebetter. The bigger ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы last lap[last lap] {n. phr.} The final stage. Although the trip had beenvery interesting, we were glad that we were on the last lap of ourtiring journey. See: LAST LEG....
20. Значение идиомы in round figures[in round figures] {adv. phr.} As an estimated number; as arounded-off figure containing no decimals or fractions. Skip thecents and just tell me in round figures how much this car repair willcost....
21. Значение идиомы for one’s sake[for one’s sake] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Used with differentpossessive nouns to show surprise, crossness, or impatience. Forheaven’s sake, where did you come from? For Pete’s sake, lookwho’s here! Well, for pity’s sake, I wish you’d told me sooner. Oh, for gosh sake, let me do it....
22. Значение идиомы liquor up[liquor up] {v. phr.}, {slang} To drink an excessive amount ofliquor before engaging in some activity as if comparing oneself to acar that needs to be filled before a journey. Joe always liquors upbefore he takes Sue for a dance....
23. Значение идиомы set out[set out] {v.} 1. To leave on a journey or voyage. The Pilgrimsset out for the New World. Compare: SET FORTH, SET OFF, STARTOUT. 2. To decide and begin to try; attempt. George set out toimprove his pitching. 3. To plant in the ground. The gardener setout some tomato seedlings....
24. Значение идиомы last leg[last leg] {n. phr.} 1. Final stages of physical weakness beforedying. The poor old man was on his last leg in the nursing home. 2. The final stage of a journey. The last leg of ourround-the-world trip was Paris to Chicago. See: LAST LAP....
25. Значение идиомы blow in[blow in] {v.}, {slang} To arrive unexpectedly or in a carefree way. The house was already full of guests when Bill blew in. Compare SHOW UP....
26. Значение идиомы force one’s hand[force one’s hand] {v. phr.} To make you do something or tell whatyou will do sooner than planned. Ben did not want to tell where hewas going, but his friend forced his hand. Mr. Smith planned tokeep his land until prices went up, but he had so many doctor billsthat it forced his hand....
27. Значение идиомы run-in[run-in] {n.} 1. A traffic accident. My car was wrecked when Ihad a run-in with a small truck. 2. A violent quarrel. John had anasty run-in with his boss and was fired....
28. Значение идиомы beat one to it[beat one to it] {v. phr.} To arrive or get ahead of another person. I was about to call you, John, but you have beat me to it! Thanks for calling me....
29. Значение идиомы come along[come along] {v.} To make progress; improve; succeed. He was coming along well after the operation. Rose is coming right along on the piano....
30. Значение идиомы blow into[blow into] {v.}, {slang} To arrive at unexpectedly or in a carefree way. Bill blows into college at the last minute after every vacation. Why Tom, when did you blow into town?...
31. Значение идиомы underway[underway] {adv. phr.} In progress; in motion. The yearlyfund-raising campaign for the renovation of our university campus isalready underway....
32. Значение идиомы lay over[lay over] {v.} 1. To put off until later; delay; postpone. Wevoted to lay the question over to our next meeting for decision. 2.To arrive in one place and wait some time before continuing thejourney. We had to lay over in St. Louis for two hours waiting fora plane to Seattle....
33. Значение идиомы to the fore[to the fore] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Into leadership; out intonotice or view; forward. The hidden skill of the lawyer came to thefore during the trial. In the progress of the war some new leaderscame to the fore....
34. Значение идиомы get in[get in] {v. phr.} 1. To be admitted. Andy wants to go tomedical school but his grades aren’t good enough for him to get in. 2. To arrive. What time does the plane from New York get in? 3. Toenter. «Get in the car, and let’s go,» Tom said in a hurry. 4. Toput in ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы bottleneck[bottleneck] {n.} A heavy traffic congestion. In Chicago the worst bottleneck is found where the Kennedy and the Eden’s expressways separate on the way to the airport....
36. Значение идиомы come a long way[come a long way] {v. phr.} To show much improvement; make great progress. The school has come a long way since its beginnings. Little Jane has come a long way since she broke her leg....
37. Try to get some restA man had been driving all night and by morning was still far from his destination. He decided to stop at the next city he came to, and park somewhere quiet so he could get an hour or two of sleep. As luck would have it, the quiet place he chose happened to be on ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы at sea[at sea ] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On an ocean voyage; on a journey by ship. They had first met at sea. 2. Out on the ocean; away from land. By the second day the ship was well out at sea. Charles had visited a ship in dock, but he had never been on ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод идиомы smooth / clear / plain sailing, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: smooth / clear / plain sailing Перевод: простое, легкое дело, пустяки Пример: After we left the city it was smooth sailing on the highway until we got to our destination. После того, как мы выехали из города, по шоссе ехать было легко, вплоть до нашего места назначения. Once you’ve passed that exam, it will ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы look sharp[look sharp] {v.} To be alert; be very attentive; keep a closewatch. It pays to look sharp in traffic. The guide told us tolook sharp because there were rattlesnakes around....