Значение идиомы out of the swim

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1. Значение идиомы in the swim [in the swim] {adj. phr.} Doing the same things that other peopleare doing; following the fashion ;busy with what most people are doing. Jim found some collegefriends at the lake that summer, and soon was in the swim of things. Mary went to New York with introductions to writers and artists, and that winter she […]...
2. Перевод слова swim Swim – плавать, плыть, купаться Перевод слова To swim over – переплыть to swim in a pool – плавать в бассейне never offer to teach fish to swim – смешно учить рыбу плавать Let’s go for a Swim. Пойдемте купаться. A Swim will do me good. Мне будет полезно немного поплавать. I fancy a Swim. […]...
3. Значение идиомы sink or swim [sink or swim] {v. phr.} To succeed or fail by your own efforts, without help or interference from anyone else; fail if you don’t workhard to succeed. When Joe was fourteen, his parents died, and hewas left by himself to sink or swim. Tom’s new job was confusingand no one had time to help him […]...
4. Значение идиомы swim against the current [swim against the current] or [swim against the stream] {v. phr.}To do the opposite of what most people want to do; go against the waythings are happening; struggle upstream. The boy who tries tosucceed today without an education is swimming against the stream....
5. Значение идиомы have it [have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby […]...
6. Перевод слова manufacturer Manufacturer – производитель, изготовитель Перевод слова Aircraft manufacturer – производитель самолетов clothing manufacturer – производитель одежды manufacturer’s catalogue – фирменный каталог The Manufacturer has streamlined the car’s design. Производитель имеет обтекаемый дизайн автомобиля. All merchandise is shipped directly from the Manufacturer. Все товары поступают непосредственно от производителя. The goods were sold to the Manufacturer to […]...
7. Значение идиомы go about one’s business [go about one’s business] {v. phr.} To mind one’s own affairs. Fred kept bothering me with his questions all day, so I finally toldhim to go about his business and leave me alone....
8. A shapely lady in a bikini walked into the ocean to take a swim A shapely lady in a bikini walked into the ocean to take a swim. A large wave came up and washed over her, tearing off her bikini top. She came out of the surf with her arms folded across her chest. Little Johnny, playing in the sand looked up at her and said, “Lady, if […]...
9. Значение идиомы in charge [in charge] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, 1. In authority or control; in aposition to care for or supervise; responsible. If you have anyquestions, ask the boss. He’s in charge. 2. Under care orsupervision. The sick man was taken in charge by the doctor. During your visit to the library, you will be in the librarian’scharge. […]...
10. Значение идиомы see through [see through] {v.} 1. To understand the real meaning of or reasonfor; realize the falseness of. Mother saw through Johnny’s excusesnot to go to bed on Christmas Eve. She knew he wanted to stay up tosee Santa Claus. The teacher saw through the boy’s story of havingto help at home. 2. To do until finished; […]...
11. Safe to swim here While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting and old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted,”Are there any gators around here?!” “Naw,” the man hollered back, “they ain’t been around for years!” “Feeling […]...
12. Значение идиомы look after [look after] also [see after] {v.} To watch over; attend to. John’s mother told him to look after his younger brother. When hewent to Europe, Mr. Jenkins left his son to see after the business. Syn.: TAKE CARE OF. Compare: LOOK OUT....
13. Значение идиомы out of [out of] {prep.} 1a. From the inside to the outside of. Johntook the apple out of the bag. Get out of the car! The teacherhas gone out of town. 1b. In a place away from. No, you can’t seeMr. Jones; he is out of the office today. Our house is ten milesout of town. 2. […]...
14. Значение идиомы take care of [take care of] {v. phr.} 1. To attend to; supply the needs of. She stayed home to take care of the baby. Syn.: KEEP AN EYE ON, LOOK AFTER. Compare: IN CHARGE. 2. {informal} To deal with; do whatis needed with. I will take care of that letter. The coach toldJim to take care of […]...
15. Значение идиомы hold back [hold back] {v.} 1. To stay back or away; show unwillingness. The visitor tried to gel the child to come to her, but he held back. John held back from social activity because he felt embarrassedwith people. 2. To keep someone in place; prevent from acting. Thepolice held back the crowd....
16. Значение идиомы fence in [fence in] or [hedge in] or [hem in] {v.} To keep fromdoing what he or she would like to do. Usually used in the passive. Mary felt fenced in because her father would not let her drive a caror have dates with boys. John didn’t like his job because he hadto do the same kind […]...
17. Значение идиомы as best one can [as best one can] {adv. phr.} As well as you can; by whatever means are available; in the best way you can. The car broke down in the middle of the night, and he had to get home as best he could. George’s foot hurt, but he played the game as best he could. The […]...
18. Значение идиомы in mind [in mind] {adv. phr.} 1. In the center of your thought; in yourclose attention. You have to be home by 11 o’clock. Keep that inmind, Bob. Mary is studying hard with a good grade in mind. Bear in mind the rules of safety when you swim. Compare: ON ONE’SMIND. 2. See: PUT IN MIND OF....
19. Значение идиомы sit by [sit by] {v.} 1. To stay near; watch and care for. The nurse wastold to sit by the patient until he woke up. Mother sat by hersick baby all night. 2. To sit and watch or rest especially whileothers work. Don’t just sit idly by while the other children areall busy....
20. Значение идиомы thumb one’s nose [thumb one’s nose] {v. phr.} 1. To hold one’s open hand in front ofone’s face with one’s thumb pointed at one’s nose as a sign of scornor dislike. After Bob ran into the house he thumbed his nose at Tomthrough the window. 2. {informal} To look with disfavor or dislike;regard with scorn; refuse to obey. […]...
21. Значение идиомы fit as a fiddle [fit as a fiddle] {adj. phr.} In very good health. The man wasalmost 90 years old but fit as a fiddle. Mary rested at home for afew weeks after her operation; then she felt fit as a fiddle....
22. Перевод идиомы take care of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take care of someone or something Перевод: позаботиться о ком-либо или чем-либо, присмотреть за кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: You should take care of your health or you will become sick. Тебе следует заботиться о своем здоровье, или ты заболеешь....
23. Значение идиомы farm out [farm out] {v.} 1. To have another person do for you;send away to be done. Our teacher had too many test papers to read, so she farmed out half of them to a friend. 2. To send away to betaken care of. While Mother was sick, the children were farmed outto relatives. 3. To send […]...
24. Значение идиомы on the sly [on the sly] {adv. phr.} So that other people won’t know; secretly. The boys smoked on the sly. Mary’s mother did not approve oflipstick, but Mary used it on the sly....
25. Значение идиомы put over [put over] {v.} 1. To wait to a later time; postpone. They putover the meeting to the following Tuesday. Syn.: PUT OFF. 2.{informal} To make a success of; complete. He put over a complexand difficult business deal. Syn.: BRING OFF, PUT ACROSS, SLIP OVER.3. {informal} To practice deception; trick; fool. – Used with “on”. George […]...
26. Значение идиомы within call [within call] or [within hail] {adv. phr.} 1. Near enough to heareach other’s voices. When the two ships were within hail, theirofficers exchanged messages. Billy’s mother told him to staywithin call because supper was nearly ready. 2. In a place where youcan be reached by phone, radio, or TV and be called. The sick manwas […]...
27. Значение идиомы take to [take to] {v.} 1. To go to or into; get yourself quickly to. – Often used in the imperative. Take to the hills! The bandits arecoming! We took to the woods during the day so no one would seeus. Take to the boats! The ship is sinking. We stopped at ahotel for the night but […]...
28. Перевод слова sick Sick – больной, болезненный Перевод слова Sick condition – болезненное состояние sick years – годы болезни to heal the sick – лечить больных He is off Sick today. Его сегодня нет, он болеет. He was Sick in the car. В машине его стошнило. You’re Sick! Вы ненормальный!...
29. Значение идиомы plan on [plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. – Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to […]...
30. Значение идиомы draw out [draw out] {v. phr.} 1. To take out; remove. Johnny drew a dollar out of the bank to buy his mother a present. The hunter drew out his gun and shot the snake. 2. To make talk or tell something. Jimmy was bashful but Mrs. Wilson drew him out by asking him about baseball. 3. […]...
31. Значение идиомы fill in [fill in] {v.} 1. To write words needed in blanks; put in; fill. You should fill in all the blanks on an application for a job. 2.{informal} To tell what you should know. The new boy didn’t knowthe rules so Bob filled him in. The teacher filled in Mary aboutclass work done while she was […]...
32. Значение идиомы in bad [in bad] {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Out of favor; unpopular; indifficulty; in trouble. No, I can’t go swimming today. Father toldme to stay home, and I don’t want to get in bad. – Usually used with”with”. Mary is in bad with the teacher for cheating on the test. The boy is in bad with the police […]...
33. Значение идиомы such as [such as] {conj.} 1. Of a kind or amount shown or named; of a kindlike. The explorer took only such men and things as he reallyneeded into the jungle with him. They felt such heat in the jungleas they had never felt before. Many different pies were in thebakery such as apple, cherry, and blueberry […]...
34. Значение идиомы up to [up to] {prep.} 1. As far, as deep, or as high as. The water inthe pond was only up to John’s knees. Mary is small and just comesup to Bill’s chest. The shovel sank in the soft mud all the way upto the handle. 2. Close to; approaching. The team did not play upto its […]...
35. Значение идиомы take charge [take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take controlor responsibility; undertake the care or management. When Mrs. Jackson was in the hospital, her sister tookcharge of the Jackson children until Mrs. Jackson could care forthem. The child care class gave a party for the nursery children, and Mary took charge of the […]...
36. Значение идиомы burnt child dreads the fire [burnt child dreads the fire] or [once bitten, twice shy] A person who has suffered from doing something has learned to avoid doing it again. – A proverb. Once Mary had got lost when her mother took her downtown. But a burnt child dreads the fire, so now Mary stays close to her mother when […]...
37. Job Layoffs Phillip: So, have you Heard the news? Mary: No, What’s up? Phillip: I just heard that the company is planning To lay off 20 percent of the employees in the next two months. Mary: You’re Kidding! I knew they were looking for some way To cut costs with the Lower profits this quarter, but I […]...
38. Значение идиомы all the time [all the time] {adv. phr.} 1. or [all the while] During the whole period; through the whole time. Mary went to college in her home town and lived at home all the while. Most of us were surprised to hear that Mary and Tom had been engaged all year, but Sue said she knew it […]...
39. Значение идиомы close to home [close to home] {adv. phr.} Too near to someone’s personal feelings, wishes, or interests. When John made fun of Bob’s way of walking, he struck close to home. When the preacher spoke about prejudice, some people felt he had come too close to home....
40. Значение идиомы to oneself [to oneself ] {adv. phr.} 1. Silently; in the thoughts; withoutmaking a sign that others can see; secretly. Tom thought to himselfthat he could win. Mary said to herself that Joan was prettierthan Ann. Bill laughed to himself when John fell down. 2. Withouttelling others; in private; as a secret. – Used after “keep”. Marykeeps […]...