Значение идиомы out like a light

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1. Значение идиомы light out[light out] {v.}, {slang} 1. To run as fast as you can. The boylit out for home with the bully chasing him. On the next pitch therunner will light out for second. 2. To go away in a hurry; leavesuddenly. — Often used with «for». Jack won’t be in town long. Hewants to light out ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы out cold[out cold] {adv.} or {adj.}, {informal} Unconscious; in a faint. The ball hit Dick in the head and knocked him out cold for tenminutes. They tried to lift Mary when she fell down, but she wasout cold. Syn.: OUT LIKE A LIGHT. Compare: PASS OUT....
3. Значение идиомы light[light] See: BRING TO LIGHT, COME TO LIGHT, DASH LIGHT, HIDE ONE’SLIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL, IN THE LIGHT OF, MAKE LIGHT OF, MANY HANDS MAKELIGHT WORK, OUT LIKE A LIGHT, SEE THE LIGHT, TRAVEL LIGHT....
4. Перевод идиомы throw (some) light on something / shed (some) light on something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: throw (some) light on something / shed (some) light on something Перевод: пролить свет на что-либо, прояснить ситуацию Пример: The investigation did not throw any light on the problem with food safety. Расследование не прояснило ситуацию с проблемой сохранности продуктов....
5. Значение идиомы dash light[dash light] {n.} A light on the front inside of a car or vehicle. Henry stopped the car and turned on the dash lights to read the road map....
6. Значение идиомы dead to the world[dead to the world] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Fast asleep. Tim went to bed very late and was still dead to the world at 10 o’clock this morning. 2. As if dead; unconscious. Tom was hit on the head by a baseball and was dead to the world for two hours....
7. Значение идиомы see the light[see the light] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, oftensuddenly; accept another’s explanation or decision. I did notapprove of his action, but he explained his reason and then I saw thelight. Bill wanted Harry to help him, but Harry wasn’t in the mooduntil Bill offered to pay him. Then Harry saw the light. Marythought ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы come to light[come to light] {v. phr.} To be discovered; become known; appear. John’s thefts from the bank where he worked came to light when the bank examiners made an inspection. When the old woman died it came to light that she was actually rich. New facts about ancient Egypt have recently come to light. Compare: BRING ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы see the light at the end of the tunnel[see the light at the end of the tunnel] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toanticipate the happy resolution of a prolonged period of problems. We’ve been paying on our house mortgage for many years, but at longlast we can see the light at the end of the tunnel....
10. Значение идиомы in light of[in light of] also [in the light of] {adj. phr.} 1. As a result ofnew information; by means of new ideas. The teacher changed John’sgrade in the light of the extra work in the workbook. 2. Because of. In light of the muddy field, the football team wore their olduniforms. Syn.: IN VIEW OF....
11. Значение идиомы bring to light[bring to light] {v. phr.} To discover ; find out about; expose. Many things left by the ancient Egyptians in tombs have been brought to light by scientists and explorers. His enemies brought to light some foolish things he had done while young, but he was elected anyway because people trusted him. Compare: COME TO ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы see the light of day[see the light of day] {v. phr.} To be born or begun. Thechildren visited the old house where their great-grandfather first sawthe light of day. The party was a failure, and Mathilda wished herplan had never seen the light of day....
13. Значение идиомы play possum[play possum] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To pretend to be asleep. Johnny seemed to be fully asleep, but his mother knew that he wasplaying possum. 2. To stay quiet for self-protection; try to escapeattention by inactivity. The rabbit played possum under the bushes, hoping the hunter would not see him. Bob played possum when theteacher ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы travel light[travel light] {v. phr.} To travel with very little luggage or withvery little to carry. Plane passengers must travel light. Tomand Fred traveled light on their camping trip....
15. Значение идиомы light up[light up] {v.} Suddenly to look pleased and happy. Martha’sface lit up when she saw her old friend. Tom will really light upwhen he sees his new bike!...
16. Перевод слова lightLight — свет, освещать, зажигать; легкий Перевод слова Brilliant light — очень яркий свет light shoes — легкие туфли light of foot — проворный, быстроногий to light up a cigar — зажечь сигару The sun gives Light. Солнце — источник света. She Lit a candle. Она зажгла свечу. Light flickers. Свет мерцает. Интересные факты Слово ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы light housekeeping[light housekeeping] {n.}, {slang} An arrangement in which anunmarried couple live together. Are Joe and Sue married? — Oh, no,- it’s just a case of light housekeeping. See: SHACK UP WITH....
18. Значение идиомы leading light[leading light] {n. phr.} A prominent person in a community, company, or group. Alan is the leading light of our discussiongroup on music....
19. Значение идиомы asleep at the switch[asleep at the switch] {adj. phr.} 1. Asleep when it is one’s duty to move a railroad switch for cars to go on the right track. The new man was asleep at the switch and the two trains crashed. 2. {informal} Failing to act promptly as expected, not alert to an opportunity. When the ducks ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы make light of[make light of] {v. phr.} To treat an important matter as if itwere trivial. One ought to know which problems to make light of andwhich ones to handle seriously. Compare: LAUGH OFF. Contrast: MAKEMUCH OF....
21. Значение идиомы in the cold light of day[in the cold light of day] {adv. phr.} After sleeping on it; aftergiving it more thought; using common sense and looking at the matterunemotionally and realistically. Lost night my ideas seemedterrific, but in the cold light of day I realize that they won’twork....
22. Значение идиомы red-light district[red-light district] {n. phr.} A district of brothels or whereprostitutes hang out. Most unwisely, the young sailor decided tospend his leave on shore by haunting the red-light districts of theport of call....
23. Перевод идиомы sound asleep / fast asleep, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sound asleep / fast asleep Перевод: крепко спать Пример: The children went to bed an hour ago and are now sound asleep. Дети отправились в кровать час назад, и сейчас крепко спят....
24. Значение идиомы pass out[pass out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To lose consciousness; faint. Shewent back to work while she was still sick, and finally she justpassed out. Compare: GIVE OUT. 2. or {slang} [pass out cold] Todrop into a drunken stupor; become unconscious from drink. Afterthree drinks, the man passed out. 3. To die. Life came and wentweakly in ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы light on[light on] also [light upon] {v.} To pick out by sight from amongothers; see; notice. His eyes lighted on the cookies and heremembered how hungry he was. Her eyes lighted upon the row ofboxes, and she asked what was in them....
26. Значение идиомы jack-rabbit start[jack-rabbit start] {n.}, {informal} A very sudden start from astill position; a very fast start from a stop. Bob made ajack-rabbit start when the traffic light turned green....
27. Перевод идиомы begin to see the light, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: begin to see the light Перевод: начать понимать что-либо Пример: My sister began to see the light and decided to leave her boyfriend. Моя сестра начала все понимать, и она решила уйти от своего молодого человека....
28. Перевод идиомы in light of something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in light of something Перевод: в свете чего-либо нового; из-за чего-либо Пример: In light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus. Из-за его вклада в развитие компании мы решили дать ему большую премию на лето....
29. Пословица / поговорка many hands make light work — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: many hands make light work Перевод: когда рук много, работа спорится Пример: Many hands make light work and when the three men worked together they were able to quickly finish moving the furniture. Когда рук много, работа спорится, и когда трое мужчин взялись вместе за работу, они смогли быстро передвинуть мебель....
30. Перевод слова unconsciousUnconscious — бессознательный, не сознающий, без сознания Перевод слова The patient was unconscious — больной был без сознания unconscious bias — невольное предубеждение the unconscious stones — мертвые камни He lay Unconscious, with blood pouring from his wounds. Он лежал без сознания. Из его ран лилась кровь. Levin was knocked Unconscious by the impact. Левин ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод идиомы all sweetness and light, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: all sweetness and light Перевод: очень милый, простодушный и готовый помочь; само совершенство Пример: The girl is all sweetness and light after she does something bad. Эта девочка прямо само совершенство после того, как она сделает что-нибудь плохое....
32. Значение идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel[hide one’s light under a bushel] {v. phr.} To be very shy andmodest and not show your abilities or talents; be too modest inletting others see what you can do. When Joan is with her closefriends she has a wonderful sense of humor, but usually she hides herlight under a bushel. Mr. Smith is an ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hide one’s light under a bushel Перевод: скрывать свой талант, ум, способности (обычно из-за скромности, застенчивости) Пример: I didn’t realize you could play the piano — you’ve been hiding your light under a bushel. Я и не знал, что ты умеешь играть на пианино — ты умело скрывал свой талант....
34. Перевод идиомы light at the end of the tunnel, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: light at the end of the tunnel Перевод: свет в конце тоннеля; надежда на успех, успешное завершение чего-либо Пример: After four years of study, I could see light at the end of the tunnel. I would soon graduate. После четырех лет учебы я наконец увидел свет в конце тоннеля. Скоро я буду выпускником....
35. Перевод слова light-yearLight-year — световой год Перевод слова He estimated the distance to the center of the chamber as about a Light-year. Расстояние до центра зала показалось ему длиною в световой год. People could just up and go anywhere they wished, on their own-a mile or a million Light-years. Люди смогут переноситься по желанию куда захотят, не ... Читать далее...
36. Dogs and Light BulbsHow many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Border Collie: Just one. Then I’ll replace any wiring that’s not up to code. Rottweiler: Make me! Lab: Oh, me, me! Pleeease let me change the light bulb! Can I? Huh? Huh? Dachshund: You know I can’t reach that stupid lamp! Malamute: Let the ... Читать далее...
37. Do the mathThe math teacher saw that little Johnny wasn’t paying attention in class. She called on him and said, «Johnny! what are 4, 2, 28 and 44?» Little Johnny quickly replied, «NBC, CBS, HBO and the Cartoon Network!»...
38. Значение идиомы hot rod[hot rod] {n.}, {informal} An older automobile changed so that itcan gain speed quickly and go very fast. Hot rods are used by youngpeople especially in drag racing....
39. Значение идиомы beat it[beat it] {v.}, {slang} To go away in a hurry; get out quickly. When he heard the crash he beat it as fast as he could. — Often used as a command. The big boy said, «Beat it, kid. We don’t want you with us.» Compare: CLEAR OUT, LIGHT OUT, HEAD FOR THE HILLS....
40. Значение идиомы light-fingered[light-fingered] {adj.} Given to stealing; having a tendency to bedishonest or a kleptomaniac. I always suspected that Freddie mightbe lightfingered and my suspicions were confirmed when he was arrestedfor shoplifting....