Значение идиомы off the hook

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1. Значение идиомы hook, line and sinker[hook, line and sinker] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without question ordoubt; completely. Johnny was so easily fooled that he fell forJoe’s story, hook, line and sinker. Mary was such a romantic girlthat she swallowed the story Alice told her about her date, hook, lineand sinker. Bobby trusted Jim so he was taken in by his hard-luckstory ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы by hook or by crook[by hook or by crook] {adv. phr.} By honest ways or dishonest in any way necessary. The wolf tried to get the little pigs by hook or by crook. The team was determined to win that last game by hook or by crook, and three players were put out of the game for fouling....
3. Значение идиомы hook up[hook up] {v. phr.} To connect or fit together. The company senta man to hook up the telephone. They could not use the gas stovebecause it had not been hooked up....
4. Перевод слова hookHook — крючок, зацепить на крючок Перевод слова Crochet hook — вязальный крючок meat hook — крюк для мяса to sew on hook — плести кружево I Hooked the door shut. Я закрыл дверь на крючок. My sweater was Hooked on a branch. Мой свитер зацепился за ветку. He Hooked a large fish. Он поймал ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод идиомы get someone off the hook, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get someone off the hook Перевод: избавить кого-либо от какой-либо обязанности, от необходимости выполнения чего-либо; помочь выпутаться из трудного положения Пример: I got off the hook and did not have to clean the classroom after school. Мне удалось выкрутиться, и мне не пришлось убираться в классе после занятий....
6. Перевод идиомы by hook or by crook, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: by hook or by crook Перевод: любыми путями, всеми правдами и неправдами Пример: My sister wants to go to Italy next week by hook or by crook. В следующем году моя сестра любыми путями хочет отправиться в Италию....
7. Перевод идиомы swallow something hook, line, and sinker, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: swallow something hook, line, and sinker Перевод: принять наживку, попасться на удочку; полностью поверить в какую-либо ложь Пример: I swallowed the story hook, line, and sinker about how my friend lost his car keys. Я клюнул на историю моего друга о том, как он потерял свои ключи от машины....
8. Making Changes to a Hotel ReservationReservation agent: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you? Sally: Hi, I’m calling to make some changes to an Existing reservation. Reservation agent: Certainly. Do you have the Reservation number? Sally: Sure, it’s 234678. Reservation agent: That’s a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right? Sally: Yes, that’s right. I’d like to change ... Читать далее...
9. Who Pays?David: Hey, Sally. Can I run something by you? Sally: Sure, what’s up? David: Well, A friend of a friend Wanted some help with her Taxes and we agreed that we would talk about it Over dinner. At the end of the night, when the Check came, she expected me to pay! It was really ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова awkwardAwkward — неуклюжий, неловкий Перевод слова Awkward gait — неуклюжая походка awkward door — неудобная дверь awkward question — щекотливый вопрос awkward time — неудобное время Monday is Awkward for me. Мне неудобен понедельник. What an Awkward position I’m now placed in! В каком же глупом положении я сейчас оказался! She was afraid he was ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы boys will be boys[boys will be boys] Boys are only children and must sometimes get into mischief or trouble or behave too roughly. Boys will be boys and make a lot of noise, so John’s mother told him and his friends to play in the park instead of the back yard....
12. 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...
13. Preventing ShopliftingLuis: Wow, what happened here? I was only away on vacation for two weeks. Thelma: While you were gone, we Redesigned this store with an Anti-theft system. Luis: Is that why there are Surveillance cameras and Security guards everywhere? Thelma: That’s right. We’re losing too much money to Shoplifters and I’m finally doing something about ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы awkward age[awkward age] {n.} Adolescence; awkwardness during adolescence. Sue used to be an «ugly duckling» when she was at the awkward age, but today she is a glamorous fashion model....
15. Seventy year old George went for his annual physicalSeventy year old George went for his annual physical. All of his tests came back with great results. Dr. Smith said, «George everything looks great physically. How are you doing mentally, emotionally and are you at peace with your self and have a good relationship with God?» George replied, «God and me are tight. We ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы out of shape[out of shape] or [out of condition] {adj. phr.} 1. Not in goodcondition; not able to perform well. Father was out of shape whenhe took a long hike with the boys, and he was stiff and sore the nextday. Jack’s pitching arm got out of condition during the winter, when he wasn’t using it. Compare: ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод идиомы get into trouble, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get into trouble Перевод: попасть в беду, иметь неприятности Пример: The young boys try not to get into trouble when they are left at home alone. Маленькие мальчики стараются не попадать ни в какие неприятности, когда их оставляют дома одних....
18. Значение идиомы six of one and half-a-dozen of the other[six of one and half-a-dozen of the other] {n. phr.} Two things thesame; not a real choice; no difference. Which coat do you likebetter, the brown or the blue? It’s six of one and half-a-dozen of theother. Johnny says it’s six of one and half-a-dozen of the otherwhether he does the job tonight or tomorrow ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы carry one’s cross[carry one’s cross] or {literary} [bear one’s cross] {v. phr.} To live with pain or trouble; keep on even though you suffer or have trouble. Weak ankles are a cross Joe carries while the other boys play basketball. We didn’t know the cheerful woman was bearing her cross, a son in prison....
20. Значение идиомы right down[right down] or [up one’s alley] {adv. phr.} In accordance withone’s specialty or predilection. This kind of preclassical music isright up Bill’s alley; after all, he wrote his Ph. D. on Bach....
21. Перевод идиомы ask for it / ask for trouble, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: ask for it / ask for trouble Перевод: напрашиваться на неприятности Пример: The guard asked me to leave unless I was asking for trouble. Охранник сказал, что если я не ищу проблем, то мне лучше уйти....
22. Значение идиомы borrow trouble[borrow trouble] {v. phr.} To worry for nothing about trouble that may not come; make trouble for yourself needlessly. Don’t borrow trouble by worrying about next year. It’s too far away. You are borrowing trouble if you try to tell John what to do. Compare: ASK FOR, CROSS ONE’S BRIDGES BEFORE ONE COMES TO THEM, ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод идиомы look for trouble, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: look for trouble Перевод: напрашиваться на неприятности; сделать что-либо, что может повлечь неприятности Пример: The young boys spend every Saturday evening walking around and looking for trouble. Маленькие мальчики проводили каждое воскресенье, разгуливая по округе и напрашиваясь на неприятности....
24. Exercising at the GymJae: Hi, are you done with this Weight machine? Sally: Yeah, I am. I was just Trying it out. I think I must be doing something wrong. My Muscles are Aching already. Jae: Maybe I can help. I’ve been working out on these machines for a few months, so I’m pretty used to them. Sally: ... Читать далее...
25. Sue and Sally meet at their 30th class reunionSue and Sally meet at their 30th class reunion, and they haven’t seen each other since graduation. They begin to talk and bring each other up to date. The conversation covers their husbands, their children, homes, etc., and finally gets around to their sex lives. Sue says, «It’s OK. We get it on every week ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы fence in[fence in] or [hedge in] or [hem in] {v.} To keep fromdoing what he or she would like to do. Usually used in the passive. Mary felt fenced in because her father would not let her drive a caror have dates with boys. John didn’t like his job because he hadto do the same kind ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы raise the devil[raise the devil] or [raise heck] or [raise hob] or [raise ned] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; start a fight or an argument. Mr. Black raised heck when he saw the dented fender. He blamed theother driver. Some teenage boys raised the devil in town onHalloween night and damaged a lot of property. Compare: ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы on one’s bad side[on one’s bad side] or [on the bad side of one] {adj. phr.},{informal} Not liked by someone; not friendly with a person. Sally’s boyfriend got on Father’s bad side by keeping Sally out toolate after the dance. Contrast: ON ONE’S GOOD SIDE....
29. Значение идиомы take a shot at[take a shot at] {v. phr.} To try casually; attempt to do. «Canyou handle all these new book orders?» Tom asked. «I haven’t done itbefore,» Sally replied, «but I can sure take a shot at it.»...
30. A drill instructor at Airborne school wasA drill instructor at Airborne school was lecturing a group of new troops on making a proper jump. He told them: «When I yell Stand Up, you Stand Up. When I yell hook up, you hook up. When you go out the door, yell ‘Geronimo!’ and wait for your shoot to open. Got It? Good, ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы go together[go together] {v.} 1. To go with the same boy or girl all the time;date just one person. Herbert and Thelma go together. Compare: GOSTEADY, GO WITH, KEEP COMPANY. 2. To be suitable or agreeable witheach other; match. Roast turkey and cranberries go together. Ice cream and cake go together. Green and yellow go together....
32. Значение идиомы cross a bridge before one comes to it[cross a bridge before one comes to it] {v. phr.} To worry about future events or trouble before they happen. — Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb. «Can I be a soldier when I grow up, Mother?» asked Johnny. «Don’t cross that bridge until you come to it,» said his mother. Compare: ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы be in someone else’s shoes[be in someone else’s shoes] {v. phr.} To be in someone else’s situation. Fred has had so much trouble recently that we ought to be grateful we’re not in his shoes....
34. Pirate at the local bar discusses his pastA seaman meets a pirate in a bar, and talk turns to their adventures on the sea. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg-leg, a hook, and an eye patch. The seaman asks, «So, how did you end up with the peg-leg?» The pirate replies, «We were in a storm at sea, and ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы heavy-footed[heavy-footed] {adj.} 1. Slow and clumsy in walking or movement;awkward in using your feet. The fat man tried to dance, but he wastoo heavy-footed. Martha is not fat, but she is heavy-footed andwalks noisily. 2. Awkward in choice and order of words; not smoothand graceful; clumsy. In Mary’s compositions, the words seem todance, but John’s ... Читать далее...
36. 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....
37. Значение идиомы stand by[stand by] {v.} 1. To be close beside or near. Mary could nottell Jane the secret with her little brother standing by. Wouldyou just stand by and watch the big boys beat your little brother? 2.To be near, waiting to do something when needed. The policeman inthe patrol car radioed the station about the robbery, ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы go to the trouble[go to the trouble] or [take the trouble] {v. phr.} To make troubleor extra work for yourself; bother. John told Mr. Brown not to goto the trouble of driving him home. Since your aunt took thetrouble to get you a nice birthday present, the least you can do is tothank her. Compare: PUT OUT....
39. Значение идиомы old boy network[old boy network] {n. phr.} A system whereby men who went to thesame school help each other to get good jobs, regardless of theirability or training. Peter got his lucrative job thanks to the oldboy network rather than because of his qualifications. Compare: OLDCOLLEGE TRY....
40. Значение идиомы separate the men from the boys[separate the men from the boys] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show whohas strength, courage and loyalty and find who do not. When theship hit an iceberg and sank, it separated the men from the boys. The mile run separates the men from the boys....