Значение идиомы out on a limb

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1. Перевод слова limbLimb — конечность, ветка Перевод слова Life or limb — жизнь или физическая неприкосновенность artificial limb — протез forbidden limb — запрещенная ветвь An army is but the Limb of a nation. Армия только лишь неотъемлемый член нации. The tree Limb fell and nearly brained me. Ветка упала с дерева и едва не вышибла мне ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы out on a limb, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out on a limb Перевод: в трудном, опасном, уязвимом положении, под угрозой (обычно в результате занятой позиции или открыто высказанного мнения) Пример: The man went out on a limb and offered his brother the job. Мужчина поставил себя в уязвимое положение, и предложил своему брату работу. I went out on a limb and said ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы change color[change color] {v. phr.} 1. To become pale. The sight was so horrible that Mary changed color from fear. Bill lost so much blood from the cut that he changed color. 2. To become pink or red in the face; become flushed; blush. Mary changed color when the teacher praised her drawing. Tom got angry ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы change off[change off] {v.}, {informal} To take turns doing something; alternate. John and Bill changed off at riding the bicycle. Bob painted one patch of wall and then he changed off with Tom....
5. Visiting a Construction SiteBill: Ma’am! ma’am! Estelle: Yes? Bill: Ma’am, you’re not supposed to be here. This is a Construction site and you’re not allowed. Please don’t step on that Scaffolding. It’s dangerous. Estelle: Oh, I just wanted a quick look to see how the building is Coming along. Look at all this Lumber and Brick. The Foundation ... Читать далее...
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. Disagreeing about ReligionJim: You know that Religion is a Taboo subject, especially with Paul. Why were you Baiting him all through dinner? Tammy: I wasn’t baiting him. We have very different views on Spirituality and I wanted to discuss the subject with him. Jim: You were making Disparaging remarks about his Faith and some of the things ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова grandfatherGrandfather — дедушка, предок, почтенный старик Перевод слова Grandfather rights — «дедовские» права; исконные права great grandfather — прадед grandfather file — предпоследняя версия файла My Grandfather had a weak heart. У моего деда было слабое сердце. Give my dear love to Grandfather. Передавай нежный привет дедушке. Grandfather won’t see out another month. Дедушка не ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы second thought[second thought] {n.} A change of ideas or opinions resulting frommore thought or study. Your second thoughts are very often wiserthan your first ideas. We decided to climb the mountain, but onsecond thought realized that it was too dangerous. Compare: THINKBETTER OF....
10. Значение идиомы leaf through[leaf through] {v. phr.} To scan or glance through a book or otherreading matter. I only had time to leaf through the program beforethe concert started....
11. Значение идиомы mill around[mill around] {v. phr.} To move impatiently in no particulardirection. The crowd milled around, waiting for the arrival of thepresident....
12. Значение идиомы get a line on[get a line on] {v. phr.} To receive special, sometimes evenconfidential information about something. Before Bill accepted hisnew position, he got a line on how the business was being run....
13. Перевод слова dangerousDangerous — опасный, рискованный Перевод слова Dangerous silence — зловещее молчание dangerous to health — опасный для здоровья dangerous weapon — грозное оружие He often drives at Dangerous speeds. Он часто ездит на огромной скорости. Delays are Dangerous. Промедления опасны. The feelings are Dangerous guides. Чувства — опасные советчики. Происхождение слова dangerous Образовано от существительного...
14. Значение идиомы minority leader[minority leader] {n. phr.} The leader of the political party thathas fewer votes in a legislative house. The minority leader of theSenate supported the bill. The minority leader in the House ofRepresentatives held a caucus. Compare: MAJORITY LEADER....
15. Перевод слова positionPosition — положение, местонахождение, позиция Перевод слова Position data — координаты position buoy — указательный буй a high position in society — высокое положение в обществе He was appointed to the Position. Его назначили на эту должность. They are now leaning to our Position. Сейчас они склоняются на нашу сторону. The lever is in the ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы set forth[set forth] {v.}, {formal} 1. To explain exactly or clearly. ThePresident set forth his plans in a television talk. 2. To start to gosomewhere; begin a trip. The troop set forth on their ten-mile hikeearly. Compare: SET OUT....
17. Значение идиомы look to[look to] {v.} 1. To attend to; get ready for; take care of. Plans had been prepared that looked to every possibility. Thepresident assigned a man to look to our needs. 2. To go for help to;depend on. The child looks to his mother to cure his hurts. 3.See: SEE TO....
18. Значение идиомы safety island[safety island] or [safety zone] {n.} A raised area in a highway orroad to be used only by people walking. John was half-way acrossthe street when the light changed. He stayed on the safety islanduntil it changed again....
19. Значение идиомы mixed bag[mixed bag] {n. phr.} A varied set of people, ideas, objects, orcircumstances, including both the good and the bad. This report isa mixed bag of opinions. There was a mixed bag of people at thepress conference....
20. Seeking AsylumJulie: The government is Out to get me. I feel like I don’t have any real Freedom and everything I do is being Monitored. Ed: Maybe you should move to another country. Julie: I guess that’s one solution. Ed: Yes, you should Seek asylum in another country. Julie: Become a Refugee? I’m not sure I ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы take the floor[take the floor] {v. phr.} To get up and make a speech in ameeting. The audience became very attentive the moment thepresident took the floor....
22. Значение идиомы grind to a halt[grind to a halt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To slow down and stop likea machine does when turned off. The old car ground to a halt infront of the house. The Cardinals’ offense ground to a halt beforethe stubborn Steeler defense....
23. Значение идиомы in the spotlight[in the spotlight] {adv. phr.} In the center of attention, witheverybody watching what one is doing. It must be difficult for thePresident to be in the spotlight wherever he goes. Compare: IN THELIMELIGHT....
24. Значение идиомы behind the eight-ball[behind the eight-ball] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In a difficult position; in trouble. Mr. Thompson is an older man, and when he lost his job, he found he was behind the eight-ball. Bill can’t dance and has no car, so he is behind the eight-ball with the girls. Compare: HAVE TWO STRIKES AGAINST ONE, IN A ... Читать далее...
25. Being Blunt and StubbornSimone: So, what did you think of Bruce? Isn’t he great? Dirk: Well, he’s certainly Direct and Forthright with his opinions. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who Speaks his mind the way he does. Simone: Yeah, isn’t that great? I’ve never liked a guy who Straddles the fence or has Namby-pamby opinions. I’ve ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы stick out[stick out] {v.} 1a. To stand out from a wall or other surface;project; extend. The limb stuck out from the trunk of the tree. 1b. To be seen or noticed more easily or quickly than others; benoticeable. My house is the only brick one on the street. It sticksout and you can’t miss it. Mary ... Читать далее...
27. 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...
28. Значение идиомы throw one’s hat in the ring[throw one’s hat in the ring] or [toss one’s hat in the ring] {v. phr.}, {informal} To announce that you are going to try to be electedto an official position; become a candidate for office. Bill tossedhis hat in the ring for class president. The senator threw his hatin the ring for re-election....
29. Значение идиомы brave it out[brave it out] {v. phr.} To endure something difficult or dangerous through to the end; keep on through trouble or danger. It was a dangerous ocean crossing in wartime, but captain and crew braved it out....
30. Значение идиомы win over[win over] {v. phr.} To convert to one’s position or point of view. The Democrats offered him a high-level executive position and thusway won him over to their side....
31. Значение идиомы all over but the shouting[all over but the shouting] {adv. phr.,} {informal} Finally decided or won; brought to an end; not able to be changed. After Bill’s touchdown, the game was all over but the shouting. John and Tom both tried to win Jane, but after John’s promotion it was all over but the shouting....
32. Значение идиомы paint oneself into a corner[paint oneself into a corner] {v. phr.} To get oneself into a badsituation that is difficult or impossible to get out of. Bypromising to both lower taxes and raise the defense budget, thepresident has painted himself into a corner....
33. Значение идиомы knee-deep[knee-deep] or [neck-deep] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Very much;deeply; having a big part in. Johnny was knee-deep in trouble. 2.Very busy; working hard at. We were neck-deep in homework beforethe exams. 3. Getting or having many or much. The televisionstation was knee-deep in phone calls. Compare: UP TO THE CHIN IN....
34. Значение идиомы play a waiting game[play a waiting game] {v. phr.} To withhold action until one’schances for success improve. Ray would like to be vice president ofthe company so he is playing a waiting game in the hope that thepresident will soon recognize his abilities....
35. 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....
36. Значение идиомы throw together[throw together] {v.} 1. also [slap together] To make in a hurryand without care. Bill and Bob threw together a cabin out of oldlumber. The party was planned suddenly, and Mary threw together ameal out of leftovers. 2. To put in with other people by chance. The group of strangers was thrown together when the ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы trial balloon[trial balloon] {n.} A hint about a plan of action that is givenout to find out what people will say. John mentioned the classpresidency to Bill as a trial balloon to see if Bill might beinterested in running. The editorial was a trial balloon to testthe public’s reaction to a change in the school day....
38. Значение идиомы stand up[stand up] {v.} 1. To rise to a standing position; get up on yourfeet. A gentleman stands up when a lady enters a room. 2. To bestrong enough to use hard or for a long time. A rocket must bebuilt strongly to stand up under the blast-off. The old car hasalready stood up for twenty ... Читать далее...
39. About Steve who wants to know about somethingsIn one day Steve came to the bathroon, when his father was washing. And Steve has seen dad’s dick and said: «Dad, what is this?» His father nervously said: «Well Steve, it’s sausage». After week he, suddenly, has seen his mum’s cunt and said: «Mum, what is this?». His mum: «Well, it’s a cat». After ... Читать далее...
40. 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...