Значение идиомы make sure

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1. Значение идиомы facts of life[facts of life] {n. phr.} 1. The truth which we should know aboutsex, marriage, and births. His father told him the facts of lifewhen he was old enough. 2. The truths one learns about people andtheir good and bad habits of life, work or play. As a cub reporterhe would learn the facts of life ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы get around[get around] {v.} 1a. To go to different places; move about. Mary’s father really gets around; Monday he was in Washington;Wednesday he was in Chicago; and today he is in New York. Fredbroke his leg, but he is able to get about on crutches. 1b. or [getabout] To become widely known especially by being talked ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы dash off[dash off] {v.} To make, do, or finish quickly; especially, to draw, paint, or write hurriedly. Ann took out her drawing pad and pencil and dashed off a sketch of the Indians. John can dash off several letters while Mary writes only one. Charles had forgotten to write his English report and dashed it off ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы life[life] See: BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, BIG AS LIFE, CAT HAS NINELIVES, CHARMED LIFE, COME ALIVE OT COME TO LIFE, FACTS OF LIFE, FORDEAR LIFE, FOR THE LIFE OF ONE, LEAD A DOG’S LIFE, NIGHT LIFE, NOT ONYOUR LIFE OR ONE’S LIFE, TAKE ONE’S LIFE IN ONE’S HANDS, TIME OF ONE’SLIFE, YOU BET or YOU ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы find out[find out] {v.} 1. To learn or discover One morning the baby found out for the first time that shecould walk. I don’t know how this car works, but I’ll soon findout. He watched the birds to find out where they go. Mary wasangry when Jane found out her secret. 2. To get facts; to ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы food for thought[food for thought] {n. phr.} Something to think about or worththinking about; something that makes you think. The teacher toldJohn that she wanted to talk to his father, and that gave John foodfor thought. There is much food for thought in this book....
7. The last requestFather O’Grady was saying his goodbyes to the parishioners after his Sunday morning service as he always does when Mary Clancey came up to him in tears. «What’s bothering you so, dear?» inquired Farther O’Grady. «Oh, father, I’ve got terrible news.» Replied Mary. «Well what is it, Mary?» «Well, my husband, passed away last night, ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы make out[make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for ; fill out. The teacher made outthe report cards and gave them to the students to take home. Mrs. Smith gave the clerk in the store some money and the clerk made out areceipt. 2. To see, hear, or understand by trying hard. It wasdark, ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы go up[go up] {v.} 1. To go or move higher; rise. Many people came towatch the weather balloon go up. The path goes up the hill. 2. Tobe able to become heard; become loud or louder. A shout went upfrom the crowd at the game. 3. Grow in height while being built; tobe built. The new ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы fill out[fill out] {v.} 1. To put in what is missing; complete; finish;{especially}, to complete by writing the missing facts in the blank spaces; to write down factswhich are asked for in After Tom passedhis driving test he filled out an application for his driver’slicense. The policeman filled out a report of the accident. 2. Tobecome ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы draw up[draw up] {v.} 1. To write in its correct form; put in writing. The rich man had his lawyers draw up his will so that each of his children would receive part of his money when he died. 2. To plan or prepare; begin to write out. The two countries drew up a peace treaty ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы will not hear of[will not hear of] {v. phr.} Will not allow or consider, refuseattention to or permission for. I want to go to the show tonight, but I know my mother will not hear of it. Mary needs another dayto finish her book report, but the teacher won’t hear of any delay. John’s father told him he ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы step on it[step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on thegas pedal to make a car go faster. Be very careful when you step onthe gas. Don’t go too fast. Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal}To go faster; hurry. Step on it, or we’ll be late for school. John ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы cut off[cut off] {v.} 1. To separate or block. The flood cut the townspeople off from the rest of the world. The woods cut off the view. His rudeness cuts him off from friends he might have. 2. To interrupt or stop. The television show was cut off by a special news report. We were told ... Читать далее...
15. Checking Facts and FiguresTakagi: Before we Disseminate this Report, I need you To fact-check it. I don’t want a repeat of what happened last year. Ellie: What happened last year? I wasn’t working here then. Takagi: Last year’s report had a lot of small Inaccuracies and a few major Errors. We ended up having To issue a second ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы life of the party[life of the party] {n. phr.} A person who makes things enjoyableor interesting for a group of people. Bill is the life of the partyat school. He is always making us laugh....
17. Значение идиомы see fit[see fit] or [think fit] {v. phr.} To decide that an action isnecessary, wise, or advisable; choose. Jim asked «Dad, what timeshould I come home after the dance?» His father answered, «You way doas you see fit.» — Often used with an infinitive. After muchthought, we did not see fit to join the Smiths on ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы write home about[write home about] {v. phr.} To become especially enthusiastic orexcited about; boast about. — Often used after «to». Mary’s trip tothe World’s Fair was something to write home about. Joe did a goodenough job of painting but it was nothing to write home about. «That was a dinner worth writing home about!» said Bill coming ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы on the ball[on the ball] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Paying attention and doingthings well. — Used after «is» or «get». Ben is really on the ballin school. The coach told Jim he must get on the ball or he cannotstay on the team. Compare: GET WITH IT, HEADS-UP, KEEP ONE’S EYE ONTHE BALL. 2. That is a ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы write up[write up] {v.} 1. To write the story of; describe in writing; givea full account of. Reporters from many newspapers are here to writeup the game. The magazine is writing up the life of thePresident. 2. To put something thought or talked about into writing;finish writing. John took notes of what the teachersaid in class ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы in substance[in substance] {adv. phr.} In important facts; in the main or basicparts; basically; really. In substance the weather report said thatit will be a nice day tomorrow. The two cars are the same insubstance, except one is red and the other is red and white....
22. Значение идиомы let well enough alone[let well enough alone] or [leave well enough alone] {v. phr.} Tobe satisfied with what is good enough; not try to improve somethingbecause often that might cause more trouble. John wanted to makehis kite go higher, but his father told him to let well enough alonebecause it was too windy. Ed polished up his car ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы thus and so[thus and so] also [thus and thus] {adv. phr.} In a particular way;according to directions that have been given. The teacher is veryfussy about the way you write your report. If you don’t do it thus andso, she gives you a lower mark....
24. Значение идиомы all the time[all the time] {adv. phr.} 1. or [all the while] During the whole period; through the whole time. Mary went to college in her home town and lived at home all the while. Most of us were surprised to hear that Mary and Tom had been engaged all year, but Sue said she knew it ... Читать далее...
25. Just cut your hair firstA young man comes home and says «Dad, just got my driver’s license and would like to use the family car.» Father replies, :»O. K., son. But, first, you have to get good grades in school, keep your room clean, make the yard is neat, and cut your hair. Come back in a few months ... Читать далее...
26. George WashingtonGeorge Washington (1732-1799) won a lasting place in American History as the «Father of our Country». For nearly twenty years he guided his country much as a father cares for a growing child. Washington lived an exciting life in exciting times. As a boy, he explored the wilderness. When he grew older, he helped the ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы in touch[in touch] {adj. phr.} Talking or writing to each other; giving andgetting news. John kept in touch with his school friends during thesummer. Police anywhere in the U. S. can get in touch instantlywith any other police department by teletype. The man claimed tobe in touch with people on another planet. Compare: KEEP TRACK. Contrast: ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы see daylight[see daylight] {v. phr.}, {informal} To know that an end or successis near. We thought we would never finish building the house, butnow we can see daylight. Sarah thought it would take forever toread the book for her report, but finally she saw daylight....
29. Значение идиомы have it[have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby ... Читать далее...
30. These two country boys, brothers, were knocking aroundThese two country boys, brothers, were knocking around one lazy summer day and thought it would be a good prank to push over the outhouse. They crept up from an advantageous direction like a couple of commandos, pushed the outhouse over on one side and headed for the woods. They circled round and returned home ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы perish the thought[perish the thought] {v. phr.} Let us not even think of it; may itnever come true. — Used as an exclamation. If John fails thecollege entrance exam — perish the thought — he will go back to highschool for one more year. Perish the thought that Mary should havecancer. Compare: GOD FORBID....
32. Значение идиомы let off[let off] {v.} 1. To discharge ; explode; fire. Willieaccidentally let off his father’s shotgun and made a hole in thewall. Syn.: GO OFF, LET LOOSE. 2. To permit to go or escape;excuse from a penalty, a duty, or a promise. Two boys were caughtsmoking in school but the principal let them off with a ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы on the lookout[on the lookout] {adj. phr.} Watching closely. The little boywas on the lookout for his father. Forest rangers are always onthe lookout for forest fires. The doctor is on the lookout for anew secretary....
34. Значение идиомы open one’s eyes[open one’s eyes] or [open up one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To make aperson see or understand the truth; make a person realize; tell aperson what is really happening or what really exists. Mary didn’tbelieve that her cousin could be mean until the cousin opened Mary’seyes by scratching and biting her. John’s eyes were opened up ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы how about[how about] or [what about] {interrog.} — Used to ask for adecision, action, opinion, or explanation. 1. Will you have or agreeon? How about another piece of pie? What about a game oftennis? How about going to the dance with me Saturday? 2. Willyou lend or give me? How about five dollars until Friday? Whatabout ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы school of hard knocks[school of hard knocks] {n. phr.} Life outside of school orcollege; life out in the world; the ordinary experience of learningfrom work and troubles. He never went to high school; he waseducated in the school of hard knocks....
37. Значение идиомы hatchet man[hatchet man] {n.}, {colloquial} 1. A politician or newspapercolumnist whose job is to write and say unfavorable things about theopposition. Bill Lerner is the hatchet man for the Mayor’s Party;he smears all the other candidates regularly. 2. An executive officerin a firm whose job it is to fire superfluous personnel, cut back onthe budget, etc., ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы according to one’s own lights[according to one’s own lights] {adv. phr.} In accordance with one’s conscience or inclinations. Citizens should vote according to their own lights....
39. Значение идиомы edge out[edge out] {v.} To defeat in competition or rivalry; take the placeof; force out. Harry edged out Tom for a place in Mary’saffections. Signal lights on cars have gradually edged out handsignals....
40. Значение идиомы no matter[no matter] 1. Not anything important. I wanted to see himbefore he left but it’s no matter. 2. It makes no difference;regardless of. She was going to be a singer no matter whatdifficulties she met. He had to get the car fixed no matter howmuch it cost. No matter what you try to do, it ... Читать далее...