Значение идиомы on one’s coattails

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1. Значение идиомы ride on one’s coattails[ride on one’s coattails] {v. phr.} To succeed in a certainendeavor by attaching oneself to the greater weight of another personor corporate body. «We will never get our Ph. D. program approved onour own,» said the head of the modern dance department, «but we mightsucceed if we stay in the Division of Fine Arts, riding ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы straight ticket[straight ticket] {n.} A vote for all the candidates of a singleparty. Uncle Fred was a loyal member of his party. He always votedthe straight ticket. Contrast: SPLIT TICKET....
3. Перевод слова popularityPopularity — популярность Перевод слова The popularity of football — популярность футбола to win popularity — снискать популярность to enjoy popularity — пользоваться популярностью The president’s Popularity has dipped. Президентская популярность понизилась. Television has robbed the cinema of its former Popularity. Телевидение отняло у кино былую популярность. As a politician, he rode on great Popularity ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы vote a straight ticket[vote a straight ticket] {v. phr.} To not differentiate one’sballot according to individual names and posts, but to vote for allcandidates for all positions of the same party. «I never havetime. to study the ballot in detail,» Marie said, «and so I tend tovote a straight Republican ticket.»...
5. Значение идиомы split ticket[split ticket] {n.} A vote for candidates from more than one party. Mr. Jones voted a split ticket. An independent voter likes asplit ticket. Contrast: STRAIGHT TICKET....
6. Значение идиомы on the bandwagon[on the bandwagon] {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into the newestpopular group or activity; in or into something you join just becausemany others are joining it. — Often used after «climb», «get», or»jump». When all George’s friends decided to vote for Bill, Georgeclimbed on the bandwagon too. See: JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON....
7. Значение идиомы show of hands[show of hands] {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when thosewho vote «yes» and those who vote «no» hold up their hands to becounted. The chairman said, «I’d like to see a show of hands ifwe’re ready for the vote.»...
8. Перевод слова voteVote — голосование, голос Перевод слова Voice vote — устное голосование rollcall vote — поименное голосование casting vote — решающий голос Let’s have a Vote on it. Давайте проголосуем. This website was Voted the Best Site of the Month. Этот веб-сайт был признан лучшим сайтом месяца. Did you Vote in the last election? Ты голосовал ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы favorite son[favorite son] {n.} A man supported by his home state forPresident. At a national convention, states often vote for theirfavorite sons first; then they change and vote for another man....
10. Значение идиомы vote one out[vote one out] {v. phr.} To terminate one’s elected office bycasting a negative vote about that person, mostly so that someone else might occupy the same position. Congressman Smith was voted out last November in favor ofCongresswoman Bradley....
11. Who will you choose?It is time to elect a world leader and your vote counts. Here’s the scoop on the three leading candidates. Candidate A: associates with ward heelers and consults with astrologists. He’s had two mistresses. He chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day. Candidate B: was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод идиомы vote of thanks, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: vote of thanks Перевод: благодарная речь (организатору чего-либо, выступающему, и т. д.) Пример: The speaker received a vote of thanks from the audience. Слушатели поблагодарили выступающего....
13. Значение идиомы throw in one’s lot with[throw in one’s lot with] or {literary} [cast in one’s lot with]{v. phr.} To decide to share or take part in anything that happens to;join. The thief decided to throw in his lot with the gang when heheard their plans. Washington was rich, but he decided to cast inhis lot with the colonies against Britain. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы howling success[howling success] {n.}, {informal} A great success; something thatis much praised; something that causes wide enthusiasm. The partywas a howling success. The book was a howling success....
15. Значение идиомы Aunt Tom[Aunt Tom] {n.}, {slang}, {originally from Black English} A successful professional or business woman who, due to her success in a masculine profession, doesn’t care about the women’s liberation movement or the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Hermione is a regular Aunt Tom, she’ll never vote for the ERA....
16. Значение идиомы iron horse[iron horse] {n.}, {informal} A railroad locomotive; the engine ofa railroad train. In its first days, the iron horse frightened manypeople as it roared across country scattering sparks....
17. Значение идиомы nothing succeeds like success[nothing succeeds like success] Success in one thing makes successin other things easier; people like a successful person. — A proverb. The girls all like Bob because he is football captain. Nothingsucceeds like success....
18. Перевод идиомы cast one’s vote, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cast one’s vote Перевод: голосовать Пример: We arrived early to cast our vote in the election. Мы прибыли пораньше, чтобы проголосовать на выборах....
19. Значение идиомы go straight[go straight] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become an honest person; leadan honest life. After the man got out of prison, he went straight. Mr. Wright promised to go straight if the judge would let him gofree....
20. Значение идиомы shoot straight[shoot straight] or [shoot square] {v.}, {informal} To act fairly;deal honestly. You can trust that salesman; he shoots straight withhis customers. We get along well because we always shoot squarewith each other. — [straight shooter] or [square shooter] {n.},{informal} Bill is a square-shooter. — [straight-shooting] {adj. } The boys all liked the straight-shooting coach....
21. Значение идиомы straight off[straight off] {adv. phr.} At once; immediately. After school isover, you come home straight off, and don’t waste time. He askedhis father for the car, but his father said straight off that hecouldn’t have it....
22. Перевод слова joinJoin — соединять(ся), связывать, соединение Перевод слова To join the crowd — примкнуть к толпе to join in the conversation — вступить в разговор to join in marriage — объединиться в браке to join wires — (при)соединить провода Our paths Joined. Наши пути соединились. They Joined us for lunch. Они присоединились к нам за обедом. ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы of age[of age] {adj. phr.} 1a. Old enough to be allowed to do or managesomething. Mary will be of driving age on her next birthday. Contrast: OVER AGE, UNDER AGE. 1b. Old enough to vote; having theprivileges of adulthood. The age at which one is considered of ageto vote, or of age to buy alcoholic drinks, ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы straight from the shoulder[straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open andhonest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fearor politeness or respect for someone’s feelings; frankly. Johnasked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from theshoulder. The candidate for Congress spoke out against hisopponent’s dishonesty straight from the shoulder. Contrast: PULLONE’S ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова straightStraight — прямой, прямо Перевод слова The straightest way to — самый прямой путь в straight run — беспосадочный полет to ride straight — ехать напрямик to drink straight from the bottle — пить прямо из горлышка Are you going Straight to London? Вы едете прямо в Лондон? He shot Straight. Он метко выстрелил. He ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы straight face[straight face] {n.} A face that is not laughing or smiling. Mary told all the funny stories she knew to try to make Joan laugh, but Joan kept a straight face. It is hard to tell when Jim isteasing you. He can tell a fib with a straight face. When Bob fellinto the water, he ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы get something over with[get something over with] See: OVER WITH. Get something straight {v. phr.} To clearly comprehend an issue. «Let me get this straight,» Burt said. «You want $85,000 for thismiserable shack?»...
28. Значение идиомы no deal[no deal] or [no dice] or [no go] or [no sale] or [no soap] {slang}Not agreed to; refused or useless; without success or result; no;certainly not. — Used in the predicate or to refuse something. Billy wanted to let Bob join the team, but I said that it was no dealbecause Bob was too young. ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова successSuccess — успех, удача, процветание Перевод слова Military successes — военные успехи to achieve success — добиться успеха to have great success in life — преуспеть в жизни He is sure of Success. Он уверен в успехе. His plan was a Success. Его план удался. The Success repays hard work. Успех — это вознаграждение за ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод идиомы get something straight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get something straight Перевод: ясно, четко, правильно понять что-либо Пример: I could not get what my friend was trying to tell me straight. Я не совсем понимал, что мой друг пытался мне сказать....
31. Значение идиомы more the merrier[more the merrier] {n. phr.} The more people who join in the fun, the better it will be. — Used in welcoming more people to join othersin some pleasant activity. Come with us on the boat ride; the morethe merrier....
32. Voting in an ElectionKhaled: Are you going to the Polling place or are you Voting by Absentee ballot again? Bernice: I always vote with an absentee ballot so I can vote in the comfort of my own home and In my own time. In fact, I’ve already mailed in my ballot. Khaled: Good for you. Which Candidate did ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы if you can’t lick them, join them[if you can’t lick them, join them] If you cannot defeat anopponent or get him to change his attitude, plans, or ways of doingthings, the best thing to do is to change your ideas, plans, etc. «The small car manufacturers are winning over the big car makers,»the president of an American car factory said. «If ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы join forces[join forces] or [join hands] {v. phr.} To get together for thesame aim; group together for a purpose; unite. The students and thegraduates joined forces to raise money when the gym burned down. The American soldiers joined hands with the British in the waragainst Germany. Compare: THROW IN ONE’S LOT WITH....
35. Значение идиомы odds are against[odds are against] {v. phr.} The likelihood of success is notprobable; the chances of success are poor. The odds are against hergetting here before Monday....
36. Перевод идиомы keep a straight face, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep a straight face Перевод: стараться не улыбнуться или не засмеяться Пример: It was difficult to keep a straight face when the man fell off his chair into the grass. Трудно было не рассмеяться, когда мужчина упал со стула в траву....
37. Перевод идиомы shoot straight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: shoot straight Перевод: вести честную игру, поступать порядочно, справедливо Пример: The salesman always shoots straight when he is dealing with his customers. Этот продавец все поступает порядочно, когда работает со своими клиентами....
38. Значение идиомы run-off[run-off] {n.} A second election held to determine the winner whenthe results of the first one were inconclusive. The senatorial racewas so close that the candidates will have to hold a run-off....
39. Значение идиомы blind date[blind date] {n.} An engagement or date arranged by friends for people who have not previously known one another. A blind date can be a huge success, or a big disappointment....
40. Значение идиомы come out for[come out for] {v. phr.} To support; declare oneself in favor of another, especially during a political election. Candidates for the presidency of the United States are anxious for the major newspapers to come out for them....