Главная ⇒ 📌Английские идиомы ⇒ Значение идиомы out of order

Значение идиомы out of order

[out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the wrong order; notcoming after one another in the right way.

Peter wrote the words ofthe sentence out of order.

Don’t get out of order, children. Stayin your places in line.

Contrast: IN ORDER. 2. In poor condition; notworking properly.

Our television set is out of order.

3. Againstthe rules; not suitable.

The judge told the people in the courtroomthat they were out of order because they were so noisy.

Thechildren’s whispering was out of order in the church.

Compare: OUT OFLINE, OUT OF PLACE, OUT OF THE WAY, OUT OF TURN, OUT OF COMMISSION. Contrast: IN ORDER.



Диалог о назначении встречи.
At a chemist's диалог.

Related topics:

  1. Значение идиомы in order[in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order ... Читать далее...
  2. Значение идиомы the tracks[the tracks] {n.} The line between the rich or fashionable part oftown and the poor or unfashionable part of town. The poor childrenknew they would not be welcome on the other side of the tracks. Mary’s mother did not want her to date Jack, because he came fromacross the tracks. — Often used in the ... Читать далее...
  3. Перевод идиомы tall order / larger order, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: tall order / larger order Перевод: трудная задача; труднодостижимая цель; задача не из легких Пример: Finishing in time was a tall order but we did it. Закончить вовремя было трудной задачей, но мы справились....
  4. Значение идиомы order[order] See: APPLE-PIE-ORDER, CALL TO ORDER, IN ORDER, IN ORDER TO, IN SHORT ORDER, JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED, MADE TO ORDER, OUT OFORDER, PUT ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER or SET ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER, SHORTORDER COOK, TO ORDER, WALKING PAPERS or WALKING ORDERS....
  5. The manager of a large city zoo was drafting a letter to orderThe manager of a large city zoo was drafting a letter to order a pair of animals. He sat at his computer and typed the following sentence: «I would like to place an order for two mongooses, to be delivered at your earliest convenience.» He stared at the screen, focusing on that odd word mongooses. ... Читать далее...
  6. Значение идиомы large order[large order] {n. phr.} Difficult job; a difficult task to fulfill. It is a large order to educate three children in college at thesame time. Compare: TALL ORDER....
  7. Значение идиомы run-down[run-down] {adj.} In poor health or condition;weak or needing much work. Grandma caught a cold because she wasvery run-down from loss of sleep. The houses near the center ofthe city get more run-down every year....
  8. Значение идиомы to order[to order] {adv. phr.} According to directions given in an order inthe way and size wanted. The manufacturer built the machine toorder. A very big man often has his suits made to order. 2. See:CALL TO ORDER....
  9. Значение идиомы put one’s house in order[put one’s house in order] or [set one’s house in order] {v. phr.}To arrange your affairs in good order. Grandfather knew he wouldnot live long and set his house in order. When Mr. Black died, hislawyer helped the widow put her house in order....
  10. Значение идиомы call to order[call to order] {v. phr.} 1. To open formally. The chairman called the committee to order. The president pounded with his gavel to call the convention to order. 2. To warn not to break the rules of a meeting. The judge called the people in the courtroom to order when they talked too loud....
  11. Значение идиомы say a mouthful[say a mouthful] 1. {v. phr.}, {slang} To say something of greatimportance or meaning; say more by a sentence than the words usuallymean. — Usually in past tense. Tom said a mouthful when he guessedthat company was coming to visit. A dozen people came. 2. {v. phr.},{informal} To vent one’s honest opinion, even in anger. ... Читать далее...
  12. Значение идиомы in place[in place ] {adv. phr.} 1a. In the right or usual place orposition. Nothing is in place after the earthquake. Even trees andhouses are turned over. The picture is not in place on the wall. It is crooked. 1b. In one place. Our first exercise in gym classwas running in place. 2. In proper order. ... Читать далее...
  13. Значение идиомы apple-pie order[apple-pie order] {n. phr.}, {informal} Exact orderly arrangement, neatness; tidy arrangement. The house was in apple-pie order. Like a good secretary, she kept the boss’s desk in apple-pie order....
  14. Значение идиомы made to order[made to order] {adj. phr.} 1. Made specially in the way the buyerwants instead of all the same in large amounts; made especially forthe buyer. Mr. Black’s clothes were all made to order. Compare:MADE-TO-MEASURE. 2. Just right. The weather was made to order forthe hike....
  15. Значение идиомы take-out order[take-out order] {n. phr.} An order in a restaurant that one doesnot eat on the premises, but takes home. The new Chinese restauranton the corner sells nice take-out orders....
  16. Значение идиомы in order to[in order to] or [so as to] {conj.} For the purpose of; to. — Usedwith an infinitive. In order to follow the buffalo, the Indiansoften had to move their camps. We picked apples so as to make apie. Compare: SO THAT....
  17. Значение идиомы in short order[in short order] {adv. phr.} Without delay; quickly. Johnny gotready in short order after his father said that he could come to theball game if he was ready in time....
  18. Перевод слова orderOrder — очередность, порядок; приказ, заказ Перевод слова Body of the order — основной текст приказа to order a brandy — заказать стакан бренди established order — установленный порядок the anticipated order of the events — предполагаемая последовательность событий Everything is in Order. Все в порядке. The Order came by mail. Заказ пришел по почте. ... Читать далее...
  19. Значение идиомы pecking order[pecking order] {n.} The way people are ranked in relation to eachother ; status classification;hierarchy. After the president was in office several months, hisstaff developed a pecking order....
  20. Значение идиомы end of the road[end of the road] or [end of the line] {n. phr.} The final resultor end ; the condition that comeswhen you can do no more. He had left a trail of forgery anddishonesty across seven states; he had got out of each trouble with anew trick. Now the police had caught up with him, and ... Читать далее...
  21. Значение идиомы goal line stand[goal line stand] {n.} A strong defensive effort right in front ofthe goal line. A goal line stand by the home team held the visitorson the two-yard line....
  22. Значение идиомы in the running[in the running] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Having a chance to win; notto be counted out; among those who might win. At the beginning ofthe last lap of the race, only two horses were still in the running. A month before Joyce married Hal, three of Joyce’s boyfriendsseemed to be still in the running. Al ... Читать далее...
  23. Значение идиомы mail order[mail order] {n. phr.} A purchase made by mail. If you don’thave a chance to go to a store, you can sometimes make a purchase bymail order....
  24. Перевод идиомы place an order, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: place an order Перевод: разместить заказ Пример: I recently placed an order for a new and smaller refrigerator. Недавно я разместил заказ на новый холодильник меньших размеров....
  25. Describing Order and SequencePatrick: Okay, your first Task is To put all of these files in order. Maya: Wow, there must be hundreds of files in this Storeroom. How am I supposed to organize them? Patrick: Create a basic Filing system. Put things in Sequence. If they’re Labeled with dates, put them in Chronological order. If they’re labeled ... Читать далее...
  26. Значение идиомы short-order cook[short-order cook] {n.} A person who prepares food that cooksquickly. Bruce found a summer job as a short-order cook in adrive-in restaurant. The new diner needs another short-ordercook. Compare: SLING HASH....
  27. Перевод идиомы in order to, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in order to Перевод: для того, чтобы Пример: They have decided to close down the school for the summer in order to do some major repairs. Они решили закрыть школу на лето для того, чтобы отремонтировать ее....
  28. Значение идиомы off duty[off duty] {adj.} Not supposed to be at work; having free time; notworking. Sailors like to go sight-seeing, when they are off duty ina foreign port. It seems that all the taxis in New York are offduty whenever it rains. — Often used with hyphens, before a noun. The bank robber was captured by an ... Читать далее...
  29. Перевод идиомы pecking order, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pecking order Перевод: ранг, распределение в иерархии (в порядке влиятельности, власти, почета; дословно: очередность к кормушке) Пример: The pecking order in my company is very difficult for others to understand. Распределение в иерархии в моей компании очень сложно для понимания других....
  30. Значение идиомы lay on the line[lay on the line] or [put on the line] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Topay or offer to pay. The sponsors had to lay nearly a milliondollars on the line to keep the show on TV. The bank is putting$5,000 on the line as a reward to anyone who catches the robber. Compare: PUT UP. 2. ... Читать далее...
  31. Значение идиомы get into line[get into line] {v. phr.} To cooperate; conform. The maverickmembers of the party were advised to get into line unless they wantedto be expelled. Contrast: OUT OF LINE....
  32. Значение идиомы on the wrong track[on the wrong track] {adv. phr.} Lost; pursuing the wrong lead. Professor MacAlister confessed that his chemical experiments were onthe wrong track. Contrast: BARK UP THE WRONG TREE....
  33. Значение идиомы order about[order about] or [around] {v. phr.} To dictate arrogantly tosomeone; domineer. Dan orders his younger colleagues around in amost unpleasant way....
  34. Значение идиомы in shape[in shape] or [in condition] {adj. phr.} In good condition; able toperform well. The football team will he in shape for the first gameof the season. Mary was putting her French in shape for the lest. Compare: IN PRACTICE. Contrast: OUT OF SHAPE....
  35. Значение идиомы in the wrong[in the wrong] {adj. phr.} With moral or legal right or truthagainst you; against justice, truth, or fact; wrong. In attacking asmaller boy, Jack was plainly in the wrong. Mary was in the wrongto drink from a finger bowl. Since he had put pennies behind thefuses, Bill was in the wrong when fire broke out. ... Читать далее...
  36. Placing a Business OrderJessie: Good morning. This is Jessie Lipman calling from Wexman. I wanted to Place an order. Rudy: Certainly. Are you Ordering from our catalog? Jessie: Yes, I have the Item numbers. But, before I place the new order, I wanted to check on some items we have on Backorder. Rudy: Sure, let me pull up ... Читать далее...
  37. Значение идиомы line[line] See: BLOW ONE’S LINES or FLUFF ONE’S LINES, CHOW LINE, DOWNTHE LINE, DRAW A LINE or DRAW THE LINE, DROP A LINE, END OF THE ROADor END OF THE LINE, FOUL LINE, GOAL LINE, GOAL LINE STAND, HOLD THELINE, HOOK, LINE AND SINKER, IN LINE, IN LINE WITH, INTO LINE, LAY ONTHE LINE or ... Читать далее...
  38. Значение идиомы in poor shape[in poor shape] {adv. phr.} In a bad condition. Most of thestreets of Chicago are in poor shape due to the heavy snow and frostduring the winters....
  39. A customer sent an order to a distributorA customer sent an order to a distributor for a large amount of goods totaling a great deal of money. The distributor noticed that the previous bill hadn’t been paid. The collections manager left a voice-mail for them saying, «We can’t ship your new order until you pay for the last one.» The next day ... Читать далее...
  40. Значение идиомы draw a line[draw a line] or [draw the line] {v. phr.} 1. To think of as different. The law in this country draws a line between murder and man slaughter. Can you draw the line between a lie and a fib? 2. To set a limit to what will be done; say something cannot be done. We ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы out of order