Значение идиомы on the loose

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1. Значение идиомы let loose [let loose] {v.} 1a. or [set loose] or [turn loose] To set free;loosen or give up your hold on. The farmer opened the gate and letthe bull loose in the pasture. They turned the balloon loose tolet it rise in the air. 1b. or [turn loose] To give freedom to do something; to allow to […]...
2. Значение идиомы cut loose [cut loose] {v.} 1. To free from ties or connections, cut the fastenings of. The thief hastily cut the boat loose from its anchor. Compare: LET LOOSE. 2. {informal} To break away from control; get away and be free. The boy left home and cut loose from his parents’ control. 3. {informal} To behave freely […]...
3. Перевод идиомы at large / on the loose, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at large / on the loose Перевод: на свободе, на воле Пример: The criminal was at large for many months. Преступник был на свободе много месяцев. The zoo animals were on the loose for three hours before the zookeeper discovered their escape. Животные из зоопарка были на свободе три часа, перед тем, как работник […]...
4. Значение идиомы loose [loose] See: AT LOOSE ENDS, CAST OFF or CAST LOOSE, CUT LOOSE, FASTAND LOOSE, HAVE A SCREW LOOSE, LET LOOSE or SET LOOSE or TURN LOOSE, ON THE LOOSE....
5. Значение идиомы loose ends [loose ends] {n.} 1. Parts or things that should be finished or puttogether. Mary’s composition had many loose ends. When Georgecame home after a long trip, he started picking up the loose ends. 2.See: AT LOOSE ENDS....
6. Значение идиомы at loose ends [at loose ends] {adj. phr.} Without a regular job or settled habits; uncertain what to do next; having nothing to do for a while; undecided; unsettled; restless. Feeling at loose ends, I went for along walk. He had finished college but hadn’t found a job yet, so he was at loose ends....
7. Значение идиомы have a screw loose [have a screw loose] {v. phr,}, {slang} To act in a strange way; tobe foolish. Now I know he has a screw loose – he stole a police carthis time. He was a smart man but had a screw loose and peoplethought him odd....
8. Значение идиомы shut up [shut up] {v.} 1. {informal} To stop talking. Little Ruthie toldFather about his birthday surprise before Mother could shut her up. -Often used as a command; usually considered rude. Shut up and letJoe say something. If you’ll shut up for a minute, I’ll tell youour plan. Syn.: BUTTON YOUR LIP, DRY UP, KEEP ONE’S MOUTH […]...
9. Перевод слова loose Loose – свободный, освобождать, дать волю Перевод слова To let loose one’s indignation – дать волю своему негодованию to loose one’s hold – выпустить из рук, отпустить his tongue was loosed by drink – вино развязало ему язык loose cash – свободные деньги She gave a Loose to her tears. Она дала волю слезам. She […]...
10. Перевод идиомы all hell breaks loose, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all hell breaks loose Идиома: all hell breaks loose разг. Перевод: начинается полный хаос; все летит ко всем чертям Пример: When the fire alarm sounded, all hell broke loose. Когда прозвучала пожарная сигнализация, начался полный хаос....
11. Перевод идиомы at loose ends, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at loose ends Перевод: беспокойный, неустановившийся Пример: My friend’s mother was at loose ends after her husband died. Мать моего друга была беспокойной после того, как умер ее муж....
12. Перевод идиомы loose ends, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: loose ends Перевод: неоконченные мелкие дела, незавершенные мелочи Пример: I have many loose ends to deal with before I go on my holidays. Мне нужно позаботиться о многих мелочах, прежде, чем я отправлюсь в отпуск....
13. 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....
14. Перевод идиомы play fast and loose (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play fast and loose (with someone or something) Перевод: действовать безответственно, легкомысленно Пример: The witness began to play fast and loose with the facts of his case and was criticized by the judge. Свидетель начал пренебрегать фактами своего дела, и его упрекнул судья....
15. Перевод сленгового выражения have a screw loose, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: have a screw loose Перевод: быть немного невменяемым, сумасшедшим, вести себя ненормально Синоним: off the wall Пример: Paul has had a screw loose ever since his girlfriend left him. С тех пор, как Пола бросила его девушка, он ведет себя не совсем нормально....
16. Перевод сленгового выражения loose cannon, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: loose cannon Перевод: человек, считающийся неконтролируемым, несдержанным, и представляющим угрозу; непредсказуемый, ненадежный человек Пример: The President is sensible, but the Vice President is a loose cannon. Президент разумный человек, но вице-президент кажется крикуном и выскочкой....
17. Ten Signs That You’re At A Bad Zoo 1. When no one else is looking, you swear that the monkeys are mocking you. 2. The Bears exhibit is nothing more than the guys cut from the football team during training camp. 3. The stripes on the zebra tend to peel away in the heat. 4. The Zookeeper always wants to take the Rhino […]...
18. Значение идиомы close one’s eyes [close one’s eyes] or [shut one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To refuse to see or think about. The park is beautiful if you shut your eyes to the litter. The ice was very thin, but the boys shut their eyes to the danger and went skating. Compare: OPEN ONE’S EYES....
19. Значение идиомы keep one’s mouth shut [keep one’s mouth shut] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be or stay silent.- A rude expression when used as a command. When the crooks werecaptured by the police, their leader warned them to keep their mouthsshut. Charles began to tell Barry how to kick the ball, and Barrysaid angrily, “Keep your mouth shut!” Syn.: SHUT UP....
20. The organization is like a tree full of monkeys The organization is like a tree full of monkeys, all on different limbs at different levels. Some monkeys are climbing up, some down. The monkeys on top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. The monkeys on the bottom look up and see nothing but assholes....
21. Значение идиомы shut off [shut off] {v.} 1. To make stop coming. Please shut off the hose before the grass gets toowet. Compare: TURN OFF. 2. To be apart; be separated from; also toseparate from. Our camp is so far from the highway we feel shut offfrom the world when we are there. The sow is so bad tempered […]...
22. Перевод слова cage Cage – клетка, будка Перевод слова Cage for birds – клетка для птиц cargo cage – шахтная грузовая клеть a cashier’s cage – будка кассира The lion was released from its Cage. Лев был выпущен из клетки. This bird should be Caged in. Эту птицу следует держать в клетке. They dragged the reluctant animal into […]...
23. Значение идиомы close down [close down] or [shut down] {v.} To stop all working, as in a factory; stop work entirely; also: to stop operations in. The factory closed down for Christmas. The company shut down the condom plant for Easter....
24. Значение идиомы let go [let go] {v.} 1a. To stop holding something; loosen your hold;release. The boy grabbed Jack’s coat and would not let go. – Oftenused with “of”. When the child let go of her mother’s hand, shefell down. Compare: GIVE UP, LET LOOSE. 1b. To weaken and breakunder pressure. The old water pipe suddenly let go and […]...
25. Значение идиомы crash the gate [crash the gate] {v. phr.}, {slang} To enter without a ticket or without paying; attend without an invitation or permission. Bob got into the circus without paying. He crashed the gate. Three boys tried to crash the gate at our party but we didn’t let them in....
26. Значение идиомы shut out [shut out] {v.} 1. To prevent from coming in; block. DuringWorld War II, Malta managed to shut out most of the Italian and Germanbombers by throwing up an effective anti-aircraft screen. The boyswere annoyed by Tom’s telling club secrets and shut him out of theirmeeting. 2. To prevent from scoring throughout anentire game. The Dodgers […]...
27. Значение идиомы shut-eye [shut-eye] {n.}, {slang} Sleep. It’s very late. We’d better getsome shut-eye. I’m going to get some shut-eye before the game. Compare: FORTY WINKS....
28. Перевод слова senior Senior – старший, старейший, пожилой Перевод слова The senior class – последний год обучения senior common room – профессорская senior man – пожилой человек, She is five years my Senior. Она старше меня на пять лет. All Senior management were told to leave. Все высшее руководство попросили уйти. She was his Senior in rank. Она […]...
29. Значение идиомы put up or shut up [put up or shut up] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To bet your money onwhat you say or stop saying it. – Often used as a command; oftenconsidered rude. The man from out of town kept saying their teamwould beat ours and finally John told him “Put up or shut up.” 2. Toprove something or stop […]...
30. Значение идиомы let out [let out] {v.} 1a. To allow to go out or escape. The guard letthe prisoners out of jail to work in the garden. Mother won’t letus out when it rains. Compare: LET LOOSE. 1b. {informal} To make come out of the mouth; utter. A bee stung Charles. He letout a yell and ran home. Father […]...
31. Значение идиомы take liberties [take liberties] {v. phr.} To act toward in too close or friendly amanner; use as you would use a close friend or something of your own. Mary would not let any boy take liberties with her. Bill tookliberties with Tom’s bicycle. Compare: MAKE FREE WITH....
32. Значение идиомы skip it [skip it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To forget all about it. WhenJack tried to reward him for returning his lost dog, the man said toskip it. I asked what the fight was about, but the boys said toskip it....
33. Значение идиомы close up shop [close up shop] {v. phr.} 1. To shut a store at the end of a day’s business, also, to end a business. The grocer closes up shop at 5 o’clock. After 15 years in business at the same spot, the garage closed up shop. 2. {informal} To stop some activity; finish what you are doing. […]...
34. Перевод идиомы close up shop / shut up shop, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: close up shop / shut up shop Перевод: закрывать лавочку, свернуть дело (временно или навсегда) Пример: I can’t make any money in this town. The time has come to close up shop and move to another town. У меня не получается ничего заработать в этом городке. Пришло время закрываться и переезжать в другой городок....
35. Значение идиомы get away [get away] {v.} 1. To get loose or get free; become free from beingheld or controlled; succeed in leaving; escape. As Jim was tryingthe bat, it got away from him and hit Tom. Someone left the dooropen, and the puppy got away. Mary tried to catch a butterfly, butit got away from her. The bank […]...
36. Перевод слова gate Gate – ворота Перевод слова Town gates – городские ворота to go through the gate – проходить в ворота to wait at the gate – ждать у ворот Gate five is now open for flight 509 to London, flight 509 to London now boarding at Gate five. Производится посадка на самолет, следующий рейсом 509 в […]...
37. Значение идиомы give the bounce [give the bounce] or [give the gate] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. or [givethe air] To stop being a friend or lover to ; separate from. Mary gave John the bounce after she saw him dating another girl. Bill and Jane had an argument and Bill is giving her the gate. 2. or[give the sack] also […]...
38. Значение идиомы act up [act up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To behave badly; act rudely or impolitely. The dog acted up as the postman came to the door. 2.To work or run poorly ; skip; miss. Thе car acted up because the spark plugs were dirty....
39. Значение идиомы skip out [skip out] {v.}, {informal} To leave in a hurry; especially aftercheating or taking money dishonestly; sneak away; leave withoutpermission. The man skipped out of the hotel without paying hisbill. “How did you get out of the house after supper, Harry? ” “Iskipped out!”...
40. Перевод идиомы keep one’s mouth shut, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep one’s mouth shut Идиома: keep one’s mouth shut разг. Перевод: молчать, не разговаривать Пример: I was very angry and I told my friend to keep his mouth shut. Later I had to apologize. Я был очень зол и сказал своему другу закрыть свой рот. Потом мне пришлось извиниться....