Значение идиомы out of tune

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1. Значение идиомы in tune [in tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. At the proper musical pitch;high or low enough in sound. The piano is in tune. 2. Going welltogether; in agreement; matching; agreeable. – Often used with “with”. In his new job, John felt in tune with his surroundings and hisassociates. Contrast: OUT OF TUNE....
2. Значение идиомы sing a different tune [sing a different tune] or [whistle a different tune] also [sing anew tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk or act in the opposite way;contradict something said before. Charles said that all smokersshould be expelled from the team but he sang a different tune afterthe coach caught him smoking. Syn.: CHANGE ONE’S TUNE, DANCE TOANOTHER TUNE. […]...
3. Значение идиомы dance to another tune [dance to another tune] {v. phr.} To talk or act differently, usually better because things have changed; be more polite or obedient because you are forced to do it. Johnny refused to do his homework but punishment made him dance to another tune. Compare: CHANGE ONE’S TUNE, SING A DIFFERENT TUNE....
4. Значение идиомы change one’s tune [change one’s tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a change in your story, statement, or claim; change your way of acting. The man said he was innocent, but when they found the stolen money in his pocket he changed his tune. Bob was rude to his teacher, but she threatened to tell the principal and […]...
5. Значение идиомы to the tune of [to the tune of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the amount or extentof; in the amount of. He had to pay to the tune of fifty dollarsfor seeing how fast the car would go. When she left the race trackshe had profited to the tune of ten dollars....
6. Значение идиомы call the tune [call the tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be in control; give orders or directions; command. Bill was president of the club but Jim was secretary and called the tune. The people supported the mayor, so he could call the tune in city matters. Syn.: CALL THE SHOTS....
7. Перевод идиомы in tune with someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in tune with someone or something Перевод: гармонировать, ладить, находиться в согласии с кем-либо, чем-либо, соответствовать кому-либо, чему-либо (обычно употребляется с глаголами Be и Get) Пример: We have been in tune with each other ever since we met at our high school graduation party. Мы ладим друг с другом с тех пор, как встретились […]...
8. Значение идиомы tune out [tune out] {v. phr.} To not listen to something. “How can youwork in such a noisy environment?” Jane asked Sue.”Well, I simply tune it out,” sheanswered....
9. Значение идиомы carry a tune [carry a tune] {v. phr.} To sing the right notes without catching any false ones. Al is a wonderful fellow, but he sure can’t carry a tune and his singing is a pain to listen to....
10. Значение идиомы tune-up [tune-up] {n.} 1. The adjusting or fixing of something to make it work safely and well. Father says the car needs atune-up before winter begins. 2. Exercise or practicing for thepurpose of getting ready; a trial before something. The team wentto the practice field for their last tune-up before the gametomorrow. Syn.: WARM UP....
11. Перевод слова tune Tune – мелодия, настраивать Перевод слова To tune a piano – настраивать фортепьяно to tune public opinion – настраивать общественное мнение popular tune – популярная мелодия The piano is out of Tune. Пианино расстроено. The Tune is pretty. Эта мелодия прелестна. The place Tuned me to a solemn mood. Это место настроило меня на торжественный […]...
12. Значение идиомы flying high [flying high] {adj.}, {slang} Very happy; joyful. Jack wasflying high after his team won the game. Compare: IN THE CLOUDS, ONTOP OP THE WORLD....
13. Значение идиомы tune in [tune in] To adjust a radio or television set to pick up a certainstation. Bob tuned in his portable radio to a record show. Tomtuned in to Channel 11 to hear the news....
14. Значение идиомы sound off [sound off] {v.} 1. To say your name or count “One! Two! Three! Four!” as you march. – Used as orders in U. S. military service. “Sound off!” said the sergeant, and the soldiers shouted, “One! Two! Three! Four!” with each step as they marched. 2. {informal} To tellwhat you know or think in a […]...
15. Пословица / поговорка he who pays the piper calls the tune – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: he who pays the piper calls the tune Перевод: кто платит волынщику, тот и заказывает песни (т. е. кто платит, тот и распоряжается) Пример: The oil company was paying the expenses for the theater group. However, because he who pays the piper calls the tune they wanted to help decide which plays […]...
16. Значение идиомы sound out [sound out] {v.} To try to find out how a person feels aboutsomething usually by careful questions. Alfred sounded out his bossabout a day off from his job. When you see the coach, sound himout about my chances of getting on the basketball team. Syn.: FEELOUT....
17. Перевод слова sound Sound – звук, звучать; здоровый, крепкий Перевод слова The sound of voices – шум голосов the trumpets sounded – раздались звуки труб man of sound constitution – человек крепкого сложения his heart is not sound – у него плохое сердце We came back safe and Sound. Мы вернулись целыми и невредимыми. The Sound of a […]...
18. Перевод идиомы call the shots / call the tune, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: call the shots / call the tune Перевод: быть главным, быть во главе; отдавать поручения, задания, приказы, и т. п. Пример: The vice-president is now calling the shots and is in control of the company. Сейчас во главе находится вице-президент, и он управляет компанией....
19. Значение идиомы high as a kite [high as a kite] {adj.} 1. As excited and happy as one can possiblybe. When Eric won the lottery he was high as a kite. 2.Intoxicated or under the influence of some drug. Jeff has beendrinking again and he is high as a kite. Compare: THREE SHEETS IN TOTHE WIND....
20. Перевод слова unhappy Unhappy – несчастный, грустный, несчастливый Перевод слова Unhappy life – несчастливая жизнь in an unhappy hour – в злополучный час he looks unhappy – у него грустный вид The child looks Unhappy. Этот ребенок выглядит несчастным. I was desperately Unhappy. Я был безнадежно несчастен. I hate to see you Unhappy. Мне больно видеть, что ты […]...
21. Значение идиомы hold off [hold off] {v.} 1a. To refuse to let become friendly. The president’s high rank and chilly manner held people off. Compare: KEEP AT A DISTANCE. 1b. To be rather shy or unfriendly. Perkins was a scholarly man who held off from people. Compare: KEEPAT A DISTANCE. 2. To keep away by fighting; oppose by force. […]...
22. Значение идиомы all the way [all the way] or [the whole way] {adv. phr.} 1. From start to finish during the whole distance or time. Jack climbed all the way to the top of the tree. Joe has played the whole way in the football game and it’s almost over. 2. In complete agreement; with complete willingness to satisfy. – […]...
23. Значение идиомы — and — [– and –] 1. – And is used between repeated words to show continuation or emphasis. When the children saw the beautiful Christmas tree they looked and looked. Old Mr. Bryan has known Grandfather for years and years, since they were boys. Billy dived to the bottom of the lake again and again, looking for […]...
24. Значение идиомы bring off [bring off] {v.} To do ; perform successfully ; accomplish. By skillful discussion, Mr. White had brought off an agreement that had seemed impossible to get. He tried several times to break the high jump record, and finally he brought it off. Compare: PUTOVER....
25. Значение идиомы look like a million dollars [look like a million dollars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look welland prosperous; appear healthy and happy and lucky; look pretty andattractive. John came back from Florida driving a fine new car, tanned and glowing with health. He looked like a million dollars. Dressed in the new formal and in a new hairdo, Betty looked like […]...
26. Значение идиомы out of the way [out of the way] {adv. phr.} 1. Not where people usually go;difficult to reach. When little Tommy comes to visit her, AuntSally puts her lamps and vases out of the way. – Often used withhyphens before a noun. Gold was found in an out-of-the-way villagein the mountains, and soon a good road and airfield were […]...
27. Значение идиомы well and good [well and good] {adj. phr.} Good; satisfactory. If my daughterfinishes high school, I will call that well and good. – Often usedwithout a verb to show agreement or understanding. Well and good; Iwill come to your house tomorrow. Compare: ALL RIGHT, ALL VERY WELL, VERY WELL....
28. Значение идиомы go into orbit [go into orbit] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To become very happy orsuccessful. Our team has gone into orbit. Compare: FLY HIGH. 2. Tolose one’s temper or control completely; become very angry. Johnwas afraid his father would go into orbit when he found out about thecar accident. Compare: HIT THE CEILING....
29. Значение идиомы safe and sound [safe and sound] {adj. phr.} Not harmed; not hurt; safe and notdamaged. The package arrived safe and sound. The childrenreturned from their trip safe and sound. Compare: WITH A WHOLE SKIN....
30. Значение идиомы on top of the world [on top of the world] or [sitting on top of the world] also [sitting on high cotton] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Feelingpleased and happy; feeling successful. John was on top of the worldwhen he found out that he got into college. When Ruth won firstprize in the contest, she felt as though she was sitting on […]...
31. Значение идиомы look down on [look down on] also [look down upon] {v.} To think of as less good or important; feel that is not as goodas you are, or that is not worth having or doing; considerinferior. Mary looked down on her classmates because she was betterdressed than they were. Jack looked down on Al for his poormanners. Miss […]...
32. Значение идиомы at odds [at odds] {adj. phr.} In conflict or disagreement; opposed. The boy and girl were married a week after they met and soon found themselves at odds about religion. Compare: AT LOGGERHEADS....
33. Значение идиомы big head [big head] {n.}, {informal} Too high an opinion of your own ability or importance; conceit. When Jack was elected captain of the team, it gave him a big head. Compare: SWELLED HEAD....
34. Значение идиомы before one can say Jack Robinson [before one can say Jack Robinson] {adv. cl.}, {informal} Very quickly; suddenly. – An overused phrase. Before I could say Jack Robinson, the boy was gone. Compare: IN A FLASH, RIGHT AWAY....
35. Перевод слова agreement Agreement – согласие, соглашение, договор Перевод слова Collective agreement – коллективный договор as part of the agreement – в рамках соглашения to conclude an agreement – заключить договор, соглашение I thought we had an Agreement. Я думал, мы договорились. They had an unwritten Agreement. У них был негласный договор. He nodded his head in Agreement. […]...
36. Значение идиомы but good [but good] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very much so; thoroughly completely; forcefully. – Used for emphasis. Jack called Charles a bad name, and Charles hit him, but good. Tom fell and broke his leg. That taught him but good not to fool around in high trees. Compare: AND HOW....
37. Значение идиомы beat the band [beat the band] {adv. phr.}, {informal} At great speed; with much noise or commotion. – Used after “to”. The fire engines were going down the road to beat the band. The audience cheered and stamped and clapped to beat the band....
38. Значение идиомы spit [spit] or [piss into the wedding cake] {v. phr.}, {vulgar},{avoidable} To spoil someone’s pleasure or celebration by doing orsaying something harsh or unseemly in an otherwise happy gathering;bring up depressing or unhappy subjects at a supposedly happy time. Stuart really spit into the wedding cake when he told Burt in abragging fashion that Lucy, Burl’s […]...
39. Перевод идиомы reach an agreement / come to an agreement, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: reach an agreement / come to an agreement Перевод: прийти к соглашению Пример: The city was not able to reach an agreement on where to build the new subway line. Город не мог прийти к согласию относительно того, где строить новую линию метро....
40. Starting a Band At work one afternoon, my friend Michael asked me if I wanted to help him start a Band. I was really surprised because I didn’t even know Michael was a Musician. As it turns out, not only was Michael a good Guitarist, he was also a good Songwriter. He wanted to get together a band […]...