Значение идиомы out of breath

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1. Значение идиомы short of breath[short of breath] {adj.} Panting and wheezing. He ran up sixflights of stairs so rapidly that he was short of breath for severalminutes....
2. Значение идиомы catch one’s breath[catch one’s breath] {v. phr.} 1. To breathe in suddenly with fear or surprise. The beauty of the scene made him catch his breath. Compare: TAKE ONE’S BREATH AWAY. 2a. To rest and get back your normal breathing, as after running. After running to the bus stop, we sat down to catch our breath. 2b. ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы hold one’s breath[hold one’s breath] {v. phr.} 1. To stop breathing for a momentwhen you are excited or nervous. The race was so close thateveryone was holding his breath at the finish. 2. To endure greatnervousness, anxiety, or excitement. John held his breath for daysbefore he got word that the college he chose had accepted him....
4. Значение идиомы breath[breath] See: CATCH ONE’S BREATH, DRAW A LONG BREATH or TAKE A LONG BREATH, HOLD ONE’S BREATH, IN THE SAME BREATH, OUT OF BREATH, SAVE ONE’S BREATH, SECOND WIND also SECOND BREATH, TAKE ONE’S BREATH AWAY, UNDER ONE’S BREATH, WASTE ONE’S BREATH....
5. Значение идиомы in the same breath[in the same breath] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; withoutwaiting. John would complain about hard times, and in the samebreath boast of his prize-winning horses. Jane said Bill wasselfish, but in the same breath she said she was sorry to see himleave. 2. In the same class; in as high a group. — ... Читать далее...
6. 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....
7. Значение идиомы draw a long breath[draw a long breath] or [take a long breath] {v. phr.} To breathe deeply when getting ready to speak or act. Father asked who broke the window. Jim drew a long breath and admitted that he had done it. The salesman took a long breath and started his talk....
8. Перевод слова breathBreath — дыхание Перевод слова Short of breath — страдающий одышкой deep breath — глубокий вдох to bate one’s breath — затаить дыхание Sara took a deep Breath. Сара сделала глубокий вдох. It’s so cold outside that I can see my Breath. На улице так холодно, что я могу видеть собственное дыхание. His Breath quickened. ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы save one’s breath[save one’s breath] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep silent becausetalking will not help; not talk because it will do no good. Saveyour breath; the boss will never give you the day off....
10. Значение идиомы under one’s breath[under one’s breath] {adv. phr.} In a whisper; with a low voice. The teacher heard the boy say something under his breath and sheasked him to repeat it aloud. I told Lucy the news under mybreath, but Joyce overheard me....
11. Значение идиомы second wind[second wind] also [second breath] {n.} 1. The easier breathingthat follows difficult breathing when one makes a severe physicaleffort, as in running or swimming. After the first quarter mile, amile runner usually gets his second wind and can breathe better. We climbed with labored breathing for half an hour, but then got oursecond wind and ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы waste one’s breath[waste one’s breath] {v. phr.} To speak or to argue with no result;do nothing by talking. The teacher saw that she was wasting herbreath; the children refused to believe her. I know what I want. You’re wasting your breath....
13. Перевод идиомы under one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: under one’s breath Перевод: шепотом, тихим голосом Пример: He was talking under his breath in the movie theater and somebody complained. Он что-то негромко говорил в кинотеатре, и кто-то начал жаловаться....
14. Перевод идиомы in the same breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in the same breath Перевод: почти одновременно, в одном и то же время, в тот же момент Пример: My friend said that he was busy on Friday but in the same breath he suggested that we go away for the weekend. Мой друг сказал, что был занят в пятницу, но тут же предложил отправиться ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы waste one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: waste one’s breath Перевод: говорить бестолку, не достигать желаемого результата Пример: He is very stubborn and you are wasting your breath to argue with him. Он очень упрям, и ты бестолку пытаешься спорить с ним....
16. Перевод идиомы hold one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hold one’s breath Перевод: задержать дыхание Пример: I had to stop and hold my breath while I was waiting for the announcement of the winning name. Я задержал дыхание, пока ждал объявления победителя....
17. Перевод идиомы catch one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch one’s breath Перевод: восстановить дыхание (после физической нагрузки) Пример: After running from the station it took a moment to catch my breath. После пробежки с вокзала я мигом отдышался....
18. Перевод идиомы wait with bated breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wait with bated breath Перевод: ждать, затаив дыхание Пример: I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams. Я ждал результатов экзаменов, затаив дыхание....
19. Перевод идиомы save one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: save one’s breath Перевод: промолчать, не тратить лишних слов Пример: You may as well save your breath and not talk to her as she will not believe you anyway. Можешь даже и не тратить лишних слов и не разговаривать с ней, потому что она тебе все равно не поверит....
20. Значение идиомы miss by a mile[miss by a mile] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To shoot at something andbe far from hitting it; not hit near. Jack’s first shot missed thetarget by a mile. 2. To be very wrong; be far from right. Leetried to guess on the examination, but his answers missed by a mile. 3. To fail badly; not ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова stairStair — лестница, ступенька Перевод слова Flight of stairs — лестничный марш above stairs — в жилых комнатах; «наверху» below stairs — в кухне и в помещении для прислуги The Stairs are steep. Эта лестница крутая. The Stairs lead to the roof. Эта лестница ведет на крышу. He waited at the foot of the Stairs. ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы breathe down one’s neck[breathe down one’s neck] {v. phr.}, {informal} To follow closely; threaten from behind; watch every action. Too many creditors were breathing down his neck. The carpenter didn’t like to work for Mr. Jones, who was always breathing down his neck....
23. Значение идиомы give one an inch, and he will take a mile[give one an inch, and he will take a mile] If you give some peoplea little or yield anything, they will want more and more; some peopleare never satisfied. I gave Billy a bite of candy and he wantedmore and more. If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile. Thecounselor said to Jack, ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы mile markers[mile markers] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} Smallsigns along interstate highways usually bearing a number. TheSmokey is located at 131 mile marker....
25. Перевод слова mileMile — миля Перевод слова For miles around — на мили вокруг a mile long — длиной в одну милю to pass a mile — пройти милю He was Miles from home. Он был далеко от дома. I am fit for another Mile. Я могу пройти еще милю. I live within a Mile of here. ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы fill the bill[fill the bill] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be just what is needed; begood enough for something; be just right. The boss was worriedabout hiring a deaf boy, but after he tried Tom out for a few weeks, he said that Tom filled the bill. I thought I would need a specialtool, but this wrench fills ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы cancel out[cancel out] {v.} To destroy the effect of; balance or make useless. The boy got an «A» in history to cancel out the «C» he got in arithmetic. Our track team won the mile relay to cancel out the other team’s advantage in winning the half-mile relay. Tom’s hot temper cancels out his skill as ... Читать далее...
28. How Army policy beganThis is Army policy all begins… Start with a cage containing five apes. In the cage, hang a banana on a string and put stairs under it. Before long, an ape will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the Banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the apes ... Читать далее...
29. Giving very odd excusesThe General went out to find that none of his G. I. s were there. One finally ran up, panting heavily. «Sorry, sir! I can explain, you see I had a date and it ran a little late. I ran to the bus but missed it, I hailed a cab but it broke down, found ... Читать далее...
30. Great roofA rather well proportioned young lady, Joan, spent almost all of her vacation sunbathing on the roof of the hotel. She wore a bathing suit the first day but, on the second, being a naturist, she decided that no one could see her way up there, and she slipped out of it for an overall ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы pad the bill[pad the bill] {v. phr.} To add false expenses to a bill; make abill larger than it really was. The salesman padded the bill forhis traveling expenses by exaggerating his food expenses....
32. Bill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf gameBill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf game. And for the third week in a row, it was raining too hard to play. Bill: Well, Bob, what do you want to do now? Bob: Darts? Bill: Nah. Bob: Shoot some pool? Bill: Nah. Bob: Cards? Bill: Nah. Hey, I’ve got an ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод идиомы fill the bill / fit the bill, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fill the bill / fit the bill Перевод: быть приемлемым, подходящим; быть тем, что надо; удовлетворять требованиям Пример: I think that the new equipment should fill the bill for us. Мне кажется, что новое оборудование должно быть как раз тем, что нам нужно....
34. Значение идиомы foot the bill[foot the bill] {v. phr.} To cover the expenses of; pay forsomething. The bride’s father footed two-thirds of the bill for hixdaughter’s wedding. Compare: PICK UP THE TAB....
35. Значение идиомы pick up the tab[pick up the tab] {v. phr.} To pay the bill in a restaurant; be theone who underwrites financially what others are doing. «I am alwaysthe one who picks up the tab,» Charlie complained bitterly. «Othersget away with being freeloaders.» Compare: FOOT THE BILL....
36. Значение идиомы clean bill of health[clean bill of health] {n. phr.} 1. A certificate that a person or animal has no infectious disease. The government doctor gave Jones a clean bill of health when he entered the country. 2. {informal} A report that a person is free of guilt or fault. The stranger was suspected in the bank robbery, but ... Читать далее...
37. There was an exhibitionist who was taking a trip on an airplaneThere was an exhibitionist who was taking a trip on an airplane. At the top of the stairs there was a stewardess collecting tickets. When the man got to the top of the stairs, he opened his coat and exposed himself. The stewardess said, «I’m sorry sir. You have to show your ticket here, not ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы beyond one’s depth[beyond one’s depth] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Over your head in water; in water too deep to touch bottom. Jack wasn’t a good swimmer and nearly drowned when he drifted out beyond his depth. 2. In or into something too difficult for you; beyond your understanding or ability. Bill decided that his big brother’s ... Читать далее...
39. Smart decisionTwo gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her kitchen window watched the two men as they checked ... Читать далее...
40. Фразовый глагол stand for (1) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: stand for (1) Перевод: символизировать, означать Пример: SCUBA stands for «self contained underwater breathing apparatus.» SCUBA означает «self contained underwater breathing apparatus» («автономный подводный дыхательный аппарат»)....