Значение идиомы now — now

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1. The Speed of Time by Age0-9 Extremely slow. Even a trip to the store with Mom seems like going to Albania — by covered wagon. Most common phrase: «Is it Christmas yet?» 10-19 Still slow. Scientific evidence seems to show that school clocks actually move backwards just before the bell rings. 20-29 Alternately fast and slow. Weekends seem shorter and ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы whether — or[whether — or] or [whether — or whether[] 1. {coord. conj.}Used to introduce an indirect question. You must decide whether youshould go or stay. I don’t know whether Jack or Bill is a betterplayer. Compare: EITHER — OR. Used to show a choice of things, or that different things are possible. Whether the bicycle was ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы by turns[by turns] {adv. phr.} First one and then another in a regular way; one substituting for or following another according to a repeated plan. On the drive to Chicago, the three men took the wheel by turns. The teachers were on duty by turns. When John had a fever, he felt cold and hot by ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы take turns[take turns] {v. phr.} To do something one after another instead ofdoing it all at the same time. In class we should not talk all atthe same time; we should take turns. Jean and Beth took turns onthe swing. The two boys took turns at digging the hole. Thethree men took turns driving so one ... Читать далее...
5. Hollywood UndeadHollywood Undead is an American rap rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band originated in 2005 from a song titled «The Kids» that Jorel Decker (J-Dog) and Aron Erlichman (Deuce) posted on the band’s MySpace profile to positive reviews, leading them to form the group Hollywood Undead with their friends Jeff Philips (Shady), George ... Читать далее...
6. Starting a BandAt work one afternoon, my friend Michael asked me if I wanted to help him start a Band. I was really surprised because I didn’t even know Michael was a Musician. As it turns out, not only was Michael a good Guitarist, he was also a good Songwriter. He wanted to get together a band ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы beat the band[beat the band] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At great speed; with much noise or commotion. — Used after «to». The fire engines were going down the road to beat the band. The audience cheered and stamped and clapped to beat the band....
8. Перевод слова oppositeOpposite — противоположный; напротив Перевод слова To sit opposite — сидеть напротив direct opposite — прямая противоположность opposite direction — противоположное направление Hannah lives just Opposite. Ханна живет прямо напротив. The girl was sitting directly Opposite him. Девушка сидела прямо напротив него. He is terrified of the Opposite sex. Он боится противоположного пола....
9. Значение идиомы to the contrary[to the contrary] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} With an opposite result oreffect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary. We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the contrary. School gossip to the contrary, Mary is not engaged ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы bear in the air[bear in the air] or [bear in the sky] {n. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band jargon} A police helicopter flying overhead watching for speeders. Slow down, good buddy, there’s a bear in the air....
11. Значение идиомы dead pedal[dead pedal] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} A slow moving vehicle. Better pass that eighteen wheeler, Jack; it’s a dead pedal....
12. Значение идиомы bullet lane[bullet lane] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} The passing lane. Move over into the bullet lane, this eighteen wheeler is moving too slow....
13. Значение идиомы let up[let up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To become less, weaker, or quiet;become slower or stop. It’s raining as hard as ever. It’s notletting up at all. It snowed for three days before it let up andwe could go outdoors. 2. To do less or go slower or stop; relax; stopworking or working hard. Grandfather has been ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы slow burn[slow burn] {n.}, {informal} A slowly increasing feeling of anger. The boys kept teasing John, and watched him do a slow burn. Barbara’s slow burn ended only when Mary explained themisunderstanding....
15. Значение идиомы opposite sex[opposite sex] {n. phr.} The sex different from the one beingdiscussed or mentioned. Fred came out and said he was gay, havingnever had any interest in the opposite sex....
16. Значение идиомы Smokey Bear[Smokey Bear] or [Smokey-the-Bear] or [the Smokies] {n.}, {slang},{citizen’s band radio jargon} A policeman; a patrol car; frequentlyabbreviated as Smokey. Slow down, Smokey’s ahead! A Smokey ison the move, heading east....
17. Значение идиомы spread oneself too thin[spread oneself too thin] {v. phr.} To try to do too many things atone time. As the owner, chef, waiter, and dishwasher of hisrestaurant, Pierre was spreading himself too thin....
18. Значение идиомы fast and furious[fast and furious] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Very fast; with much speedand energy. He was mowing the grass at a fast and furious rate. When I last saw her she was driving fast and furious down thestreet. Compare: GREAT GUNS....
19. Перевод слова bandBand — тесьма, лента; группа, оркестр Перевод слова To band a bundle — обвязывать лентой band conveyer — ленточный транспортер dance band — оркестр на танцах The Band played a polka. Группа играла польку. She Banded the waist of the dress with a speckled belt. Она повязала талию платья пестрым поясом. Примеры из жизни Слово ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы in advance[in advance] or [in advance of] {adv. phr.} 1. In front; ahead ; first. In the parade, the band will march in advanceof the football team. The soldiers rode out of the fort with thescouts in advance. 2. Before doing or getting something. The motelman told Mr. Williams he would have to pay in advance. ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы strike up[strike up] {v.} 1a. To start to sing or play. We were sittingaround the camp fire. Someone struck up a song, and we all joined in. The President took his place on the platform, and the band struckup the national anthem. 1b. To give a signal to start playing. When the team ran on the ... Читать далее...
22. Dictionary of Musical TermsJAZZ : Five men on the same stage all playing different tunes. BLUES : Played exclusively by people who woke up this morning. WORLD MUSIC : A dozen different types of percussion all going at once. OPERA : People singing when they should be talking. RAP : People talking when they should be singing. CLASSICAL ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы about face[about face] {n.} A sudden change of course or a decision opposite to what was decided earlier. Her decision to become an actress instead of a dentist was an about face from her original plans....
24. Значение идиомы show[show] See: GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD, GO TO SHOW or GO TO PROVE, ROAD SHOW, STEAL THE SHOW, TALENT SHOW, VARIETY SHOW, WHOLE CHEESE orWHOLE SHOW....
25. Значение идиомы both — and[both — and] {coord. conj.} Used to emphasize that two or more things are talked about. Both Frank and Mary were at the party. Millie is both a good swimmer and a good cook. In the program tonight Mary will both sing and dance. The frog can move quickly both on land and in the ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы change off[change off] {v.}, {informal} To take turns doing something; alternate. John and Bill changed off at riding the bicycle. Bob painted one patch of wall and then he changed off with Tom....
27. Перевод слова coolCool — прохладный, свежий; крутой, классный Перевод слова Cool wind — свежий ветер keep cool! — не горячись!, успокойся! you look real cool in that new dress — ты круто выглядишь в этом новом платье We were in the Cool shadow of the mountain. Мы находились в прохладной тени горы. Cool before drinking. Охладить перед ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы belt out[belt out] {v.}, {slang} To sing with rough rhythm and strength; shout out. She belted out ballads and hillbilly songs one after another all evening. Young people enjoy belting out songs....
29. Значение идиомы slow on the draw[slow on the draw] {adj. phr.} Not very smart; having difficultyfiguring things out. Poor Eric doesn’t get very good grades inphysics; when it comes to problem-solving, he is rather slow on thedraw....
30. Значение идиомы cool down[cool down] or [cool off] {v.} To lose or cause to lose the heat of any deep feeling ; make or become calm, cooled or indifferent; lose interest. A heated argument can be settled better if both sides cool down first. John was deeply in love with Sally before he left for college, but he ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы keep cool[keep cool] {v. phr.} Remain calm; remain unexcited. The mainthing to remember in an emergency situation is to not lose one’s headand keep cool....
32. Значение идиомы blow one’s cool[blow one’s cool] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To lose your composure or self-control. Whatever you say to the judge in court, make sure that you don’t blow your cool....
33. Значение идиомы sing a different tune[sing a different tune] or [whistle a different tune] also [sing anew tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk or act in the opposite way;contradict something said before. Charles said that all smokersshould be expelled from the team but he sang a different tune afterthe coach caught him smoking. Syn.: CHANGE ONE’S TUNE, DANCE TOANOTHER TUNE. ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы cool as a cucumber[cool as a cucumber] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very calm and brave; not nervous, worried, or anxious; not excited; composed. Bill is a good football quarterback, always cool as a cucumber....
35. Значение идиомы play fast and loose[play fast and loose] {v. phr.} To do as you please without caringwhat will happen to other people; act so carelessly or unfairly thatpeople cannot depend on you; be very unreliable. He played fast andloose with the girl’s affections. He played fast and loose withthe company’s good name....
36. Значение идиомы water down[water down] {v.} To change and make weaker; weaken. The Senatorargued that the House should water down the bill before passing it. The African American did not accept watered down Civil Rightslegislation. After talking with the management about theirdemands, the workers agreed to water them down. The teacher had towater down the course for a ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы cool customer[cool customer] {n.} Someone who is calm and in total control of himself; someone showing little emotion. Jim never gets too excited about anything; he is a cool customer....
38. Значение идиомы change of pace[change of pace] {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace. The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace....
39. 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...
40. Значение идиомы change of heart[change of heart] {n. phr.} A change in the way one feels or thinks about a given task, idea or problem to be solved. Joan had a change of heart and suddenly broke off her engagement to Tim. Fred got admitted to medical school, but he had a change of heart and decided to go ... Читать далее...