Значение идиомы open fire

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1. Значение идиомы open up[open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal. The story of Helen Keller’s life opened up a whole new world toMary. Einstein’s theories opened up a whole new area for study. 2. To make available; present an opportunity; offer. The buildingof the railroad opened up new lands to the pioneers. ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы open fire (on someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: open fire (on someone) Перевод: начать стрелять, открыть огонь; начать задавать вопросы или начать критиковать кого-либо Пример: The police opened fire on the man with the gun. Полиция открыла огонь по человеку с оружием....
3. Значение идиомы draw fire[draw fire] {v. phr.} 1. To attract or provoke shooting; be a target. The general’s white horse drew the enemy’s fire. 2. To bring criticism or argument; make people say bad things about you. Having the newest car in your group is sure to draw fire....
4. Значение идиомы fire[fire] See: BALL OF FIRE, BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEAor BETWEEN TWO FIRES, BUILD A FIRE UNDER, BURNT CHILD DREADS THE FIRE, CATCH FIRE, DRAW FIRE, FAT’S IN THE FIRE, FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE, HANGFIRE, HEAP COALS OF FIRE ON ONE’S HEAD, HOLD ONE’S FIRE or HOLD FIRE, IRON IN THE FIRE, ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы open its doors[open its doors] {v. phr.} 1. To allow someone or something toenter or join; become open. That college was started for womenonly, but a few years ago it opened its doors to men. 2. To begindoing business; open. Proffitts Department Store is having abirthday sale; it first opened its doors fifty years ago this month. ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы hang fire[hang fire] {v. phr.} 1. To fail or be slow in shooting or firing. Smith pulled the trigger, but the gun hung fire and the deerescaped. 2. To be slow in beginning; to be delayed; to wait. Theboys’ plans for organizing a scout troop hung fire because they couldnot find a man to be scoutmaster....
7. Значение идиомы catch fire[catch fire] {v. phr.} 1. To begin to burn. When he dropped a match in the leaves, they caught fire. 2. To become excited. The audience caught fire at the speaker’s words and began to cheer. His imagination caught fire as he read....
8. Значение идиомы under fire[under fire] {adv. phr.} Being shot at or being attacked; hit byattacks or accusations; under attack. The soldiers stood firm underfire of the enemy. The principal was under fire for not sendingthe boys home who stole the car....
9. Значение идиомы open one’s eyes[open one’s eyes] or [open up one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To make aperson see or understand the truth; make a person realize; tell aperson what is really happening or what really exists. Mary didn’tbelieve that her cousin could be mean until the cousin opened Mary’seyes by scratching and biting her. John’s eyes were opened up ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы open one’s heart[open one’s heart] {v. phr.} 1. To talk about your feelingshonestly; confide in someone. After going around worrying, Maryopened her heart to her mother. John felt much better after heopened his heart to Betty. 2. To be sympathetic to; give love or helpgenerously. Mrs. Smith opened her heart to the poor little boy. After the ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы fight fire with fire[fight fire with fire] {v. phr.}, {slightly formal}, {of Biblicalorigin} To fight back in the same way one was attacked; make a defensesimilar to the attack. The candidate was determined to fight firewith fire in the debate....
12. Значение идиомы great guns[great guns] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very fast or very hard. — Usually used in the phrases «blow great guns», «go great guns». Thewind was blowing great guns, and big waves beat the shore. The menwere going great guns to finish the job. Compare: FAST AND FURIOUS.2. Very well; successfully. Smith’s new store opened last ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод идиомы receive someone with open arms / welcome someone with open arms, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: receive someone with open arms / welcome someone with open arms Перевод: принять, приветствовать кого-либо с распростертыми объятьями Пример: The citizens received the Olympic athletes with open arms. Горожане приняли олимпийских спортсменов с распростертыми объятьями....
14. Перевод идиомы with one’s eyes open / with one’s eyes wide open, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: with one’s eyes open / with one’s eyes wide open Перевод: сознательно, с открытыми глазами; полностью сознавая всю ситуацию Пример: I knew Bill for a long time, and I went into this relationship with my eyes wide open. Я знала Била уже долгое время, и я начала наши отношения сознательно....
15. Значение идиомы crash-dive[crash-dive] {v.} 1. To dive deep under water in a submarine as quickly as possible. We shall crash-dive if we see enemy planes coming. 2. To dive into in an airplane. When the plane’s motor was hit by the guns of the enemy battleship, the pilot aimed the plane at the ship and crash-dived into ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы put in[put in] {v.} 1. To add to what has been said; say inaddition to what others say. While the boys were discussing the caraccident, Ben put in that the road was icy. My father put in aword for me and I got the job. 2. To buy and keep in a store to sell. He ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы iron in the fire[iron in the fire] {n. phr.} Something you are doing; one of theprojects with which a person is busy; job, John had a number ofirons in the fire, and he managed to keep all of them hot. — Usuallyused in the phrase «too many irons in the fire». «Ed has a dozenthings going all the ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова warshipWarship — военный корабль Перевод слова Armour-clad warship — броненосец a battle-scarred warship — поврежденный в бою военный корабль captain of a warship — командир военного судна A fully functional Omec Warship could destroy the entire Votanis Collective. Исправный военный корабль омеков может уничтожить Коллегию Вотанов целиком. Our children have never seen a helicopter gunship, ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы throw open[throw open] 1. To open wide with a sudden or strong movement. He dashed in and threw open the windows. 2. To remove limits from. The Homestead Act threw open the West. When a hurricane and floodleft many people homeless, public buildings were thrown open toshelter them....
20. The woman is on fireA lady was filling her tank at a gas station, smoking a cigarette, even though all the signs say not to. The fumes that came out of the gas tank ignited, severely burning her hands. But it also lit up her arm, too! Instead of rolling on the ground to put it out, she panicked. ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы eyes open[eyes open] 1. Careful watch or attention; readiness to see. — Usually used with «for». Keep your eyes open for a boy in a red capand sweater. The hunter had his eyes open for rabbits. Theydrove on with their eyes open for a gas station. Syn.: EYE OUT, KEEPONE’S EYES PEELED. 2. Full knowledge; especially ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы hold one’s fire[hold one’s fire] or [hold fire] {v. phr.} To keep back argumentsor facts; keep from telling something. Tow could have hurt Fred bytelling what he knew, but he held his fire. Mary held fire untilshe had enough information to convince the other club members....
23. Значение идиомы break out[break out] {v.} 1. To begin showing a rash or other skin disorder. — Often used with «with». He broke out with scarlet fever. 2. To speak or act suddenly and violently. He broke out laughing. She broke out, «That is not so!» 3. To begin and become noticeable. Fire broke out after the earthquake. ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы stick to one’s guns / stand by one’s guns, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stick to one’s guns / stand by one’s guns Идиома: stick to one’s guns / stand by one’s guns разг. Перевод: оставаться при своем мнении; стоять на своем Пример: Our boss is sticking to his guns on his decision to fire the store manager. Наш начальник настаивает на своем решении уволить менеджера магазина....
25. Значение идиомы open heart[open heart] {n.} 1. No hiding of your feelings; frankness;freedom. She spoke with an open heart of her warm feelings for herpupils. She told her troubles with an open heart. Compare: HEARTON ONE’S SLEEVE. 2. Kindness; generosity. She contributed to thefund with an open heart. Mr. Jones has an open heart forunderprivileged children. Compare: OPEN ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы line of fire[line of fire] {n. phr.} The path that something fired or throwntakes. When the bandit and the police began to shoot, John wasalmost in their line of fire. Compare: CROSS FIRE....
27. Значение идиомы set the world on fire[set the world on fire] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do somethingoutstanding; act in a way that attracts much attention or makes youfamous. John works hard, but he will never set the world on fire. Mary could set the world on fire with her piano playing....
28. Значение идиомы play with fire[play with fire] {v. phr.} To put oneself in danger; to take risks. Leaving your door unlocked in New York City is playing with fire. The doctor told Mr. Smith that he must watch his diet if he doesn’twant to play with fire. Compare: SKATE ON THIN ICE....
29. Перевод слова fireFire — огонь, пожар, пламя, зажигать Перевод слова Fire endurance — огнестойкость fire point — температура воспламенения fire prevention — противопожарная техника fire and fury — пламенность, неистовая страсть to fire a house — поджечь дом Please mind the Fire. Пожалуйста, последите за камином. The house is on Fire! В доме пожар! Fire devoured the ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы come out in the open[come out in the open] {v. phr.} 1. To reveal one’s true identity or intentions. Fred finally came out in the open and admitted that he was gay. 2. To declare one’s position openly. The conservative Democratic candidate came out in the open and declared that he would join the Republican party....
31. Значение идиомы cross fire[cross fire] {n.} 1. Firing in a fight or battle from two or more places at once so that the lines of fire cross. The soldiers on the bridge were caught in the crossfire coming from both sides of the bridge. 2. Fast or angry talking back and forth between two or more people; also, ... Читать далее...
32. Пословица / поговорка out of the frying pan and into the fire / out of the frying pan into the fire — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: out of the frying pan and into the fire / out of the frying pan into the fire Перевод: из огня да в полымя (употребляется с глаголами jump и leap) Эквивалент в русском языке: из кулька в рогожку Пример: My friend jumped out of the frying pan and into the fire. He ... Читать далее...
33. Learning Fire SafetyThe apartment manager asked all of the tenants to come to a short meeting to learn about Fire safety. I didn’t want to go, but the manager said that there would be free food, and who am I To turn down free pizza? … Apartment manager: Thank you all for coming to this meeting about ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы ball of fire[ball of fire] {n.}, {informal} A person with great energy and ability; a person who can do something very well. He did poorly in school but as a salesman he is a ball of fire. The new shortstop is a good fielder but certainly no ball of fire in batting. Compare: HOT NUMBER, HOT ONE....
35. Пословица / поговорка where there’s smoke there’s fire / no smoke without fire — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: where there’s smoke there’s fire / no smoke without fire Перевод: нет дыма без огня; дыма без огня не бывает Пример: Where there’s smoke there’s fire and the discussion of the safety problem suggested that the company should try to do something about it. Дыма без огня не бывает, и обсуждение вопроса ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы fat is in the fire[fat is in the fire] Something has happened that will cause troubleor make a bad situation worse. He found out you took it? Well, thefat’s in the fire now....
37. Значение идиомы shoot out[shoot out] {v.} 1. To fight with guns until one person or side iswounded or killed; settle a fight by shooting. — Used with «it». The cornered bank robbers decided to shoot it out with the police. The moment she opened the door, the cat shot out and ran around thehouse. During the last half-minute ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы run for it[run for it] or [make a run for it] {v. phr.} To dash for safety;make a speedy escape. The bridge the soldiers were on started tofall down and they had to run for it. The policeman shouted forthe robber to stop, but the robber made a run for if....
39. Значение идиомы with open arms[with open arms] {adv. phr.} 1. With the arms spread wide forhugging or catching. When Father came home from work, little Sallyran out to meet him with open arms. Dick stood under the windowwith open arms, and Jean dropped the bag of laundry down to him. 2.With words or actions showing that you are glad ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы open the door[open the door] {v. phr.} To allow more action or discussion; givea chance. Learning to read and write opens the door to a better joband better living conditions. Raising the tax rates will open thedoor to more help for older people. Contrast: CLOSE THE DOOR. Compare: OPEN ITS DOORS....