Значение идиомы on time

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1. Значение идиомы behind time[behind time] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1a. Behind the correct time; slow. That clock is behind time. 1b. Behind schedule; late. The train is running behind time today. 2. Not keeping up; not at the proper time; overdue. Your lessons are good, but why are you behind time? We are behind time in paying the ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы plan on[plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы ahead of time[ahead of time] {adv. phr.} Before the expected time; early. The bus came ahead of time, and Mary was not ready. The new building was finished ahead of time. Contrast: BEHIND TIME....
4. Значение идиомы do credit[do credit] or [do credit to] also [do proud] To add to or improve the reputation, good name, honor, or esteem of; show deserve praise. Your neat appearance does you credit. Mary’s painting would do credit to a real artist....
5. Значение идиомы get credit for[get credit for] {v. phr.} To be given points of merit, recognition, or praise for labor or intellectual contribution. Ourfirm got a lot of credit for developing parts of the space shuttle. Contrast: GIVE CREDIT FOR....
6. Значение идиомы step up[step up] {v.} 1. To go from a lower to a higher place. Johnstepped up onto the platform and began to speak. 2. To come towardsor near; approach. The sergeant called for volunteers and PrivateJones stepped up to volunteer. John waited until the teacher hadfinished speaking to Mary, and then he stepped up. 3. To ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы ahead of the game[ahead of the game] {adv. or adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. In a position of advantage; winning ; ahead ; making it easier to win or succeed. The time you spend studying when you are in school will put you ahead of the game in college. After Tom sold his papers, he was $5 ahead of ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы work out[work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы think little of[think little of] {v. phr.} Think that isnot important or valuable. John thought little of Ted’s plan forthe party. Joan thought little of walking two miles to school. Contrast: THINK A GREAT DEAL OF....
10. Значение идиомы keep up[keep up] {v.} 1a. To go on; not stop; continue. The rain keptup for two days and the roads were flooded. Compare: KEEP ON. 1b. Togo on with ; continue steadily; never stop. Mrs. Smithtold John to keep up the good work. The teacher asked Dick to stopbothering Mary, but he kept it up. Compare: ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы go ahead[go ahead] {v.} To begin to do something; not wait. The teachertold the students not to write on the paper yet, but John went aheadand wrote his name. «May I ask you a question?» «Go ahead.» Compare: GO ON....
12. Значение идиомы get the better of[get the better of] or [get the best of] {v. phr.} 1. To win over, beat; defeat. Our team got the best of the visitors in the lastquarter. George got the better of Robert in a game of checkers. When the opposing player fouled John, John let his anger get thebetter of his good sense ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы close the door[close the door] or [bar the door] or [shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. The President’s veto closed the door to any new attempt to pass the bill. Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she closed the door on Mary’s attempt to apologize. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы luck out[luck out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Suddenly to get luckywhen in fact the odds are against one’s succeeding. I was sure Iwas going to miss the train as I was three minutes late, but I luckedout, the train was five minutes late. 2. To be extraordinarilyfortunate. Catwallender really lucked out at Las Vegas last ... Читать далее...
15. Having Bad CreditAlisha: This is the second time I’ve been Turned down for a credit card in a month. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. James: Have you checked your Credit report recently? Maybe you have a bad Credit rating. Alisha: I have a full-time job with a good Income, which they can easily Verify, and ... Читать далее...
16. 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 ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы kick oneself[kick oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be sorry or ashamed;regret. When John missed the train, he kicked himself for nothaving left earlier. Mary could have kicked herself for lettingthe secret out before it was announced officially....
18. Значение идиомы out of the running[out of the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having no chance to win;not among the real contenders; not among those to be considered. John had been out of the running since his first date with Mary, buthe didn’t realize it. Jones’s horse was put out of the runningearly in the race. Contrast: IN THE RUNNING....
19. Значение идиомы catch it[catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded or punished. — Usually used of children. John knew he would catch it when he came home late for supper. Wow, Johnny! When your mother sees those torn pants, you’re going to get it. Compare: GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE. Contrast: GIVE IT TO....
20. Значение идиомы ahead of[ahead of] {prep.} 1. In a position of advantage or power over. He studies all the time, because he wants to stay ahead of his classmates. 2. In front of; before. The troop leader walked a few feet ahead of the boys. 3. Earlier than; previous to, before. Betty finished her test ahead of the ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова aheadAhead — будущий, грядущий; вперед, впереди Перевод слова To make a long cast ahead — делать прогноз на отдаленное будущее to get the go-ahead — получить сигнал начинать far ahead — далеко впереди ahead of one’s competitors — впереди соперников Our team was Ahead by three points. Наша команда была впереди на три очка. We ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы get ahead[get ahead] {v.} 1. {informal} To become successful. Mr. Brownwas a good lawyer and soon began to get ahead. The person with agood education finds it easier to get ahead. 2. To be able to savemoney; get out of debt. In a few more years he will be able to getahead. After Father pays all ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы lose out[lose out] {v.} To fail to win; miss first place in a contest; loseto a rival. John lost out in the rivalry for Mary’s hand inmarriage. Fred didn’t want to lose out to the other salesman. Compare: MISS OUT. Contrast: WIN OUT....
24. Значение идиомы in the dark[in the dark] {adj. phr.} 1. In ignorance; without information. John was in the dark about the job he was being sent to. If thegovernment controls the news, it can keep people in the dark on anytopic it chooses. Mary had a letter from Sue yesterday, but shewas left in the dark about Sue’s plans ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы get behind[get behind] {v.} 1. To go too slowly: be late; do something tooslowly. The post office got behind in delivering Christmas mail. Syn.: FALL BEHIND. Contrast: KEEP UP. 2. {informal} To support; help. A club is much better if members get behind their leaders. Wegot behind Mary to be class president. Compare: BACK OF. 3.{informal} ... Читать далее...
26. John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counselingJohn and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling. The pastor gets up and hugs Mary, and sits down. He gets up and hugs Mary a second, and third time, and then turns to John and says, «See that, John. Mary needs that EVERY DAY!» John replies, «Well, that’s fine, Pastor. But I can’t bring ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы cut in[cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. — Often used with «on». A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы in circulation[in circulation] or [into circulation] {adj. phr.}, {informal}Going around and doing things as usual; joining what others are doing, John broke his leg and was out of school for several weeks, but nowhe is back in circulation again. Mary’s mother punished her bystopping her from dating for two weeks, but then she got hack intocirculation. ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы keep one’s shirt on[keep one’s shirt on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To calm down; keep fromlosing your temper or getting impatient or excited. Bob got veryangry when John accidentally bumped into him, but John told him tokeep his shirt on. — Usually used as a command; may be consideredimpolite. John said to Bob, «Keep your shirt on.» Contrast: GETONE’S ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы shoot ahead of[shoot ahead of] or [past] or [through] or [alongside of] {v. phr.}To move or drive ahead rapidly. As we had to slow down before thetunnel, a red sports car shot ahead of us....
31. Значение идиомы lose track[lose track] {v. phr.} To forget about something; not stayinformed; fail to keep a count or record. What’s the score now? I’ve lost track. — Usually used with «of». Mary lost track of herfriends at camp after summer was over. John lost track of themoney he spent at the circus. Compare: OUT OF TOUCH. Contrast: ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы have something on[have something on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have information orproof that someone did something wrong. Mr. Jones didn’t want torun for office because he knew the opponents had something on him. Mr. Smith keeps paying blackmail to a man who has something on him. Although Miss Brown is not a good worker, her boss does ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы talk out of[talk out of] {v.} 1. To persuade not to; make agree or decide notto. — Used with a verbal noun. Mary’s mother talked her out ofquitting school. Contrast: TALK INTO. 2. To allow to go or get out bytalking; let escape by talking. Johnny is good at talking his wayout of trouble. Contrast: TALK INTO....
34. Значение идиомы at the drop of a hat[at the drop of a hat] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without waiting; immediately; promptly. If you need a babysitter quickly, call Mary, because she can come at the drop of a hat. Compare: ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT. 2. Whenever you have a chance; with very little cause or urging. At the drop of ... Читать далее...
35. 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...
36. Значение идиомы top off[top off] {v.} To come or bring to a special or unexpected ending;climax. John batted three runs and topped off the game with a homerun. Mary hadn’t finished her homework, she was late to school, and to top it all off she missed a surprise test. George had steakfor dinner and topped it off with ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы break one’s neck[break one’s neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do all you possibly can; try your hardest. — Usually used with a limiting adverb or negative. John nearly broke his neck trying not to be late to school. Mother asked Mary to go to the store when she was free, but not to break her neck over ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы lay-away plan[lay-away plan] {n.} A plan for buying something that you can’t paycash for; a plan in which you pay some money down and pay a littlemore when you can, and the store holds the article until you have paidthe full price. She could not afford to pay for the coat all atonce, so she used ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод слова creditCredit — доверие; кредит, долг Перевод слова To lose credit — потерять доверие he is a man of credit — он человек, пользующийся хорошей репутацией credit card — кредитная карта This is much Credit to you. Это большая честь для вас. He is a man of the highest Credit. Он человек отличной репутации. Can I ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы in front of[in front of] prep. Ahead of; before. The rabbit was running infront of the dog. A big oak tree stood in front of the building. Contrast: IN BACK OF....