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1. Значение идиомы on the alert[on the alert] {adj. phr.} Alert; watchful; careful. Campersmust be on the alert for poison ivy and poison oak. Drivers mustbe on the alert for traffic signals. Compare: ON ONE’S TOES....
2. Значение идиомы catch at[catch at] {v.} 1. To try to catch suddenly; grab for. The boy on the merry-go-round caught at the brass ring, but did not get it. 2. To seize quickly; accept mentally or physically. The hungry man caught at the sandwich and began to eat. Joe caught at Bill’s offer to help....
3. Значение идиомы take it all in[take it all in] {v. phr.} To absorb completely; listenattentively. Bill’s piano music filled the room and we took it allin with admiration....
4. Значение идиомы black-and-white[black-and-white] {adj.} Divided into only two sides that are either right or wrong or good or bad, with nothing in between; thinking or judging everything as either good or bad. Everything is black-and-white to Bill; if you’re not his friend, you are his enemy. The old man’s religion shows his black-and-white thinking; everything is either ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы daydream[daydream] {v.} To spend time in reverie; be absentminded during the day. John spends so much time daydreaming that he never gets anything done....
6. Значение идиомы born yesterday[born yesterday] {adj. phr.} Inexperienced and easily fooled; not alert to trickery; easily deceived or cheated. — Usually used in negative sentences. When Bill started the new job, the other workers teased him a little, but he soon proved to everyone that he wasn’t born yesterday. I won’t give you the money till I see ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы bag and baggage[bag and baggage] {adv.}, {informal} With all your clothes and other personal belongings, especially movable possessions; completely. If they don’t pay their hotel bill they will be put out bag and baggage....
8. 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 ... Читать далее...
9. Being Diagnosed With and Treated For CancerVivian: Do you see this Lump? I’m sure I have Cancer. Guy: Don’t Jump to conclusions. It could be something completely Benign. Vivian: I know it’s not benign. It’s got to be a Malignant tumor. The cancer is probably at Stage two or three already. The Oncologist will probably want to start me on Radiation ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова wonderfulWonderful — замечательный, удивительный, поразительный Перевод слова There is a wonderful likeness — сходство поразительное you look wonderful — вы выглядите великолепно how wonderful! — замечательно!, чудесно! As a writer, he’s Wonderful. Как писатель он великолепен. He can write Wonderful anacreontics. Ему прекрасно удается любовная лирика. It was just Wonderful to see her again. Было ... Читать далее...
11. 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....
12. Значение идиомы look out for[look out for] {v. phr.} To watch out for; be on the alert. There were signs along the highway warning drivers to look out fordeer crossing....
13. Bill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf gameBill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf game. And for the third week in a row, it was raining too hard to play. Bill: Well, Bob, what do you want to do now? Bob: Darts? Bill: Nah. Bob: Shoot some pool? Bill: Nah. Bob: Cards? Bill: Nah. Hey, I’ve got an ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы cut to pieces[cut to pieces] {v. phr.} 1. To divide into small parts with something sharp; cut badly or completely. Baby has cut the newspaper to pieces with scissors. 2. To destroy or defeat completely. The soldiers were cut to pieces by the Indians. When Dick showed his book report to his big sister for correction, she ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы fill the bill / fit the bill, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fill the bill / fit the bill Перевод: быть приемлемым, подходящим; быть тем, что надо; удовлетворять требованиям Пример: I think that the new equipment should fill the bill for us. Мне кажется, что новое оборудование должно быть как раз тем, что нам нужно....
16. Значение идиомы have one’s wits about one[have one’s wits about one] {v. phr.} To be alert; remain calm; notpanic. Sam was the only one who kept his wits about him when thefloodwaters of the Mississippi broke into our yard....
17. Значение идиомы foot the bill[foot the bill] {v. phr.} To cover the expenses of; pay forsomething. The bride’s father footed two-thirds of the bill for hixdaughter’s wedding. Compare: PICK UP THE TAB....
18. Значение идиомы use up[use up] {v. phr.} 1. To use until nothing is left; spend orconsume completely. Don’t use up all the soap. Leave me some towash with. Jack used up his last dollar to see the movies. Compare: GIVE OUT. 2. {informal} To tire completely; make verytired; exhaust; leave no strength or force in. — Usually used ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы on the watch[on the watch] {adj. phr.} Alert; watchful. The customsinspector was on the watch for diamond smugglers. Mary was on thewatch for bargains at the auction. Compare: EYE OUT, LOOK OUT....
20. Значение идиомы pick up the tab[pick up the tab] {v. phr.} To pay the bill in a restaurant; be theone who underwrites financially what others are doing. «I am alwaysthe one who picks up the tab,» Charlie complained bitterly. «Othersget away with being freeloaders.» Compare: FOOT THE BILL....
21. Значение идиомы in a fog[in a fog] or [in a haze] {adv. phr.} Mentally confused; not surewhat is happening. I didn’t vote for Alice because she always seemsto be in a fog. I was so upset that for two days I went around ina haze, not even answering when people spoke to me. Contrast: ALLTHERE, HIT ON ALL CYLINDERS....
22. Значение идиомы clean bill of health[clean bill of health] {n. phr.} 1. A certificate that a person or animal has no infectious disease. The government doctor gave Jones a clean bill of health when he entered the country. 2. {informal} A report that a person is free of guilt or fault. The stranger was suspected in the bank robbery, but ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы beyond one’s depth[beyond one’s depth] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Over your head in water; in water too deep to touch bottom. Jack wasn’t a good swimmer and nearly drowned when he drifted out beyond his depth. 2. In or into something too difficult for you; beyond your understanding or ability. Bill decided that his big brother’s ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы heads-up[heads-up] {adj.}, {informal} Wide-awake; alert; watchful;intelligent. You must play hard, heads-up baseball to win thisgame. Compare: ON ONE’S TOES, ON THE BALL....
25. 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....
26. Political AdvertisingHilary: The Election is still two months away and I’m already Sick of the Political ads. Look at these Flyers we got in the mail just today, not to mention the Canvassers ringing our Doorbell nonstop! Bill: It’s worse if you watch TV, with Attack ad after attack ad. It’s gotten completely Out of hand. ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы sell one a bill of goods[sell one a bill of goods] {v. phr.} To persuade another to acquiresomething useless; defraud. We were sure sold a bill of goods whenAlfred persuaded us to buy his custom-built car for which replacementparts weren’t available anywhere....
28. Значение идиомы put away[put away] {v.} 1. To put in the right place or out of sight. She put away the towels. 2. To lay aside; stop thinking about. Heput his worries away for the weekend. 3. {informal} To eat or drink. He put away a big supper and three cups of coffee. Compare: STOWAWAY. 4. {informal} To ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы eye out[eye out] Careful watch or attention; guard. — Used after «keep»,»have» or «with». Keep an eye out. We’re close to Joe’s house. -Usually used with «for». Mary has her eye out for bargains. They went through the woods very quietly, with an eye out forIndians. Compare: LOOK OUT, ON GUARD, ON THE ALERT, ON THE ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы on one’s toes[on one’s toes] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Alert; ready to act. Thesuccessful ball player is always on his toes. Compare: HEADS-UP, ONTHE BALL....
31. Перевод идиомы foot the bill, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: foot the bill Перевод: оплачивать счет, платить за что-либо Пример: The company will foot the bill for my move to Paris. Компания оплатит мой переезд в Париж....
32. Значение идиомы split the difference[split the difference] {v. phr.}, {informal} To settle a moneydisagreement by dividing the difference, each person giving up half. Bob offered $25 for Bill’s bicycle and Bill wanted $35; they splitthe difference....
33. Значение идиомы man-of-war[man-of-war] {n. phr.} 1. A stinging jellyfish in the Gulf ofMexico. «No swimming today,» the sign said, «as we have aman-of-war alert.» 2. A large battleship displaying its national flagor insignia. The shipwreck victims were picked up by an Americanman-of-war. 3. The albatross bird. After several days at sea wenoticed some men-of-war majestically sailing through ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы go somebody one better[go somebody one better] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do somethingbetter than ; do more or better than; beat. Bill’smother gave the boys in Bill’s club hot dogs for refreshments, soTom’s mother said that she would go her one better next time by givingthem hot dogs and ice cream. John made a good dive into the ... Читать далее...
35. Saddam Hussein calls President Clinton and tells himSaddam Hussein calls President Clinton and tells him, «Bill, I had a wonderful dream last night. I could see America, the whole beautiful country, and on each house I saw a banner.» «What did it say on the banners?» Clinton asks. Saddam replies, «Allah is god, god is Allah.» Clinton says, «You know, Saddam, I ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы off guard[off guard] {adj.} In a careless attitude; not alert to comingdanger; not watching. In the second that the boxer was off guard, his opponent landed a knockout punch. Timmy s question caught Jeanoff guard, and she told him the secret before she knew it. Contrast:ON GUARD....
37. Значение идиомы with bad grace[with bad grace] or [with a bad grace] {adv. phr.} In an unpleasantor discourteous way; unwillingly, Fred takes defeat with badgrace. Tom shouted «Hello» to Bill. Bill was in a sour mood andreplied with a bad grace. Contrast: WITH GOOD GRACE....
38. Значение идиомы it’s a deal[it’s a deal] {informal sentence} Consider it done; OK; it isagreed. «How much for this used car?» Bill asked. «Two thousand,»the man answered. «I’ll give $1,500,» Bill said. «It’s a deal!» theowner answered as they sealed the transaction....
39. Значение идиомы get one’s feet wet[get one’s feet wet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To begin; do somethingfor the first time. The party was at Bill’s house and when Ruth andI got there the party had already started. «Jump right in and don’t beafraid to get your feet wet,» said Bill. «It’s not hard to danceonce you get your feet wet,» said ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы cut into[cut into] {v.} 1. To make less; reduce. The union made the company pay higher wages, which cut into the profits. The other houses got old and shabby, and that cut into the value of his house. At first Smith led in votes, but more votes came in and cut into his lead. 2. To ... Читать далее...