Значение идиомы out in left field

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1. Значение идиомы play the field [play the field] {v. phr.}, {informal} To date many differentpeople; not always have dates with the same person. Al had a steadygirlfriend, but John was playing the field. Jim was crazy aboutMary, but she was still playing the field. Contrast: GO STEADY....
2. Значение идиомы left field [left field] {n.} 1. The part of a baseball out-field to thebatter’s left. Right-handed batters usually hit to left field. Compare: CENTER FIELD, RIGHT FIELD. 2. See: OUT IN LEFT FIELD. – [leftfielder] {n.} The player in baseball who plays in left field. Thescoreboard in the ball park is on the fence behind the left […]...
3. Значение идиомы right field [right field] {n.} The part of a baseball outfield to the batter’sright. Left-handed batters usually hit to right field. Compare:CENTER FIELD, LEFT FIELD. – [right fielder] {n.} The outfielder inbaseball who plays in right field. The batter hit a high fly balland the right fielder caught it easily....
4. Значение идиомы field goal [field goal] {n.} 1. A score in football made by kicking the ballover the bar between the goal posts. The Giants were not able tomake a touchdown but they kicked two field goals. Compare: EXTRAPOINT. 2. A score in basketball made by a successful shot through thebasket not made on a free throw. A field […]...
5. Значение идиомы have a field day [have a field day] {v. phr.} To enjoy great success or unlimitedopportunity. The visiting basketball team was so weak that ourschool had a field day scoring one point after another....
6. Перевод слова field Field – поле, луг; область, сфера деятельности Перевод слова In the fields – в поле fields of snow – снежные поля field of action – поле деятельности a wide field for trade – широкие возможности для торговли Let’s cut across the Field. Давайте срежем через поле. I am ignorant in this Field. Я несведущ в […]...
7. Значение идиомы all there [all there] or [all here] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Understanding well; thinking clearly; not crazy. – Usually used in negative sentences, Joe acted queerly and talked wildly, so we thought he was not all there....
8. Перевод идиомы out in left field, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: out in left field Перевод: ошибочный, далекий от истины Пример: Don’t listen to his advice. He’s out in left field. Не слушай его советов. Он далек от истины....
9. Значение идиомы out of one’s head [out of one’s head] or [out of one’s mind] or [out of one’s senses]also [off one’s head] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Acting in a crazy way;especially, wildly crazy. The patient was feverish and out of hishead and had to be watched. Her friends thought she was out of hermind to marry that man. Compare: OFF ONE’S […]...
10. Перевод идиомы play the field, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play the field Перевод: встречаться со многими партнерами, а не с одним; вести отношения сразу с несколькими партнерами Пример: After my sister stopped dating her boyfriend she decided to play the field. После того, как моя сестра перестала встречаться со своим молодым человеком, она решила завести сразу несколько отношений....
11. Значение идиомы go ape [go ape] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become highly excited or behave in acrazy way. Amy went ape over the hotel and beautiful beaches. The electric door opener malfunctioned and caused the garage door togo ape....
12. Значение идиомы carry on [carry on] {v.} 1. To work at; be busy with; manage. Bill and his father carried on a hardware business. Mr. Jones and Mr. Smith carried on a long correspondence with each other. 2. To keep doing as before; continue. After his father died, Bill carried on with the business. The colonel told the soldiers […]...
13. Like to screw? It’s the Spring of 1957 and Bobby goes to pick up his date. He’s a pretty hip guy with his own car. When he goes to the front door, the girl’s father answers and invites him in. Carrie’s not ready yet, so why don’t you have a seat?,” he says. “That’s cool” says Bobby. Carrie’s […]...
14. Значение идиомы darken one’s door [darken one’s door] or [darken the door] To appear, as in a doorway; enter someone’s home or establishment. – Used in negative imperative sentences especially with “never” and “again”. If you leave this house now, never darken my door again. After a son shamed his father by having to go to prison, the father told […]...
15. Значение идиомы take by surprise [take by surprise] {v. phr.} 1. To appear in front of someonesuddenly or to suddenly discover him before he discovers you; comebefore is ready; appear before unexpectedly. The policeman took the burglar by surprise as he opened the window. When Mrs. Green’s dinner guests came half an hour early, they tookher by surprise. 2. To […]...
16. 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: […]...
17. Two English sheep in a field Two English sheep in a field. One says to the other “I’m not feeling very well” The other turns around and replies “Shut-the-f*ck-up, or you’ll get us all killed” Sent by paully...
18. A woman gives birth to twins, a girl and a boy A woman gives birth to twins, a girl and a boy. Her husband isn’t there, and she doesn’t want to name them without him seeing them first. But the hospital insists that the babies must be named by the end of the day. Crazy Uncle Louie overhears this and he names them (unbeknowst to the […]...
19. Значение идиомы get a load of [get a load of] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take a good look at; see – Often used to show surprise oradmiration. Get a load of that pretty girl! Get a load ofDick’s new car! Compare: LOOK OVER. 2. To listen to carefully or withinterest, especially exciting news. – Often used as a command: Get […]...
20. Значение идиомы off-key [off-key] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Not proper; queer. When Georgetold jokes at the funeral, everyone thought his action was off-key. 2. In a false key. John always sings off-key. Compare: OUT OFLINE....
21. Значение идиомы go hang [go hang] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To stop being of interest orimportance; be forgotten. – Usually used with “let”. Mr. Johnsonlet his business go hang after his wife died. 2. To leave you alone;not bother. When the neighbor told Father how to manage hischildren, Father told him to go hang. Compare: TELL WHERE TO GET […]...
22. Значение идиомы off one’s high horse [off one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not acting proudand scornful; humble and agreeable. The girls were so kind to Nancyafter her mother died that she came down off her high horse and madefriends with them. 2. Acting friendly again; not angry and unpleasantany more; agreeable. Sally wouldn’t speak to anyone all afternoonbecause she […]...
23. Two Amish women were out picking potatoes in the field Two Amish women were out picking potatoes in the field when one of them picked up two huge potatoes and said “These potatoes remind me of Emil’s balls” “Are they that big?” asked the other. “No they’re this dirty.”...
24. Значение идиомы take one’s breath away [take one’s breath away] {v. phr.} To surprise greatly; impressvery much; leave speechless with surprise or wonder or delight;astonish. The sunset is so beautiful it takes our breath away. His refusal was so unexpected it took my breath away. Compare: CATCHONE’S BREATH....
25. The Company Commander and the 1st Sgt, were in the field The Company Commander and the 1st Sgt, were in the field. As they hit the sack for the night, the 1SG said: “Sir, look up into the sky and tell me what you see.” The CO said “I see millions of stars.” 1st Sgt.: “And what does that tell you, sir?” CO: Astronomically, it tells […]...
26. Значение идиомы door [door] See: AT DEATH’S DOOR, AT ONE’S DOOR, CLOSED-DOOR, CLOSE ITS DOORS, CLOSE THE DOOR or BAR THE DOOR or SHUT THE DOOR, DARKEN ONE’S DOOR, or DARKEN THE DOOR, FOOT IN THE DOOR, KEEP THE WOLF FROM THE DOOR, LAY AT ONE’S DOOR, LOCK THE BARN DOOR AFTER THE HORSE IS STOLEN, NEXT DOOR, […]...
27. Перевод идиомы queer as a three-dollar bill, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: queer as a three-dollar bill Перевод: очень странный Пример: The woman is the strangest person that I have ever seen and she is as queer as a three-dollar bill. Эта женщина – самый странный человек, которого я когда-либо встречал, она очень чудаковатая....
28. Фразовый глагол give away (2) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: give away (2) Перевод: выдавать, проговариваться Пример: We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday, so don’t give our surprise away by acting suspicious. В следующую субботу мы устраиваем для Сьюзан вечеринку, о которой она ничего не знает, поэтому веди себя как обычно, и не выдай наш сюрприз....
29. Значение идиомы step into one’s shoes [step into one’s shoes] {v. phr.} To do what someone else usuallydoes after he has stopped doing it. When Bill’s father died, Billhad to step into his father’s shoes to support his mother. A coachtrains the junior varsity to step into the shoes of the members of thevarsity team when they graduate. When the boss […]...
30. Значение идиомы pull one’s weight [pull one’s weight] {v. phr.} To do your full share of work; doyour part. In a small shop, it is important that each man pull hisweight. When Mother was sick in the hospital, Father said eachchild must pull his own weight. Compare: WORTH ONE’S SALT....
31. A peasant was standing in a field chatting to a bull A pheasant was standing in a field chatting to a bull. “I would love to be able to get to the top of yonder tree”, sighed the pheasant, “but I haven”t got the energy”. Well, why don”t you nibble on some of my droppings?” replied the bull. “They”re packed with nutrients”. The pheasant pecked at […]...
32. 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....
33. Значение идиомы keel over [keel over] {v.} 1. To turn upside down; tip over; overturn. – Usually refers to a boat. The strong wind made the sailboat keelover and the passengers fell into the water. 2. {informal} To fallover in a faint; taint. It was so hot during the assembly programthat two girls who were standing on the stage […]...
34. Значение идиомы like father, like son [like father, like son] A son is usually like his father in the wayhe acts. – A proverb. Frank’s father has been on the city council;he is now the mayor, and is running for governor. Frank is on thestudent council and is likely to he class president. Like father, likeson. Mr. Jones and Tommy are […]...
35. Значение идиомы come into [come into] {v.} To receive, especially after another’s death; get possession of. He came into a lot of money when his father died. He came into possession of the farm after his uncle died....
36. Значение идиомы closed-door [closed-door] {adj.} Away from the public; in private or in secret; limited to a few. The officers of the club held a closed-door meeting. The committee decided on a closed-door rule for the investigation. Compare: IN PRIVATE....
37. Значение идиомы keep the wolf from the door [keep the wolf from the door] {v. phr.} To avoid hunger, poverty, and Or creditors. “I don’t like my job,” Mike complained,”but I must do something to keep the wolves from the door.” Compare:KEEP BODY AND SOUL TOGETHER....
38. Значение идиомы to the eye [to the eye] {adv. phr.} As it is seen; as a person or thing firstseems; apparently. That girl looks to the eye like a nice girl toknow, but she is really rather mean. That suit appears to the eyeto be a good buy, but it may not be. Compare: AT FIRST GLANCE....
39. Значение идиомы sponge on [sponge on] or [off] {v. phr.} To exploit parasitically; dependupon for support. He is already forty years old, but he refuses togo to work and sponges off his retired parents....
40. Значение идиомы stagestruck [stagestruck] {adj.} Desirous of becoming an actor or actress;enamored of the acting profession. Milly is so stagestruck that shewaits for actresses at the stage door after each performance to gettheir signatures....