Значение идиомы over the hump

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1. 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 […]...
2. Значение идиомы work out [work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. […]...
3. Значение идиомы albatross around one’s neck [albatross around one’s neck] {n. phr.}, {literary} Guilt, the haunting past, an unforgettable problem. Even though it was an accident, John’s father’s death has been an albatross around John’s neck. Compare: MONKEY ON ONE’S BACK....
4. 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 […]...
5. Значение идиомы have a time [have a time] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To have trouble; have a hardtime. Poor Susan had a time trying to get the children to go tobed. John had a time passing his math course. 2. To have a goodtime; to have fun. – Used with a reflexive pronoun. Bob had himselfa time going to every […]...
6. Значение идиомы on the road [on the road] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Traveling; moving from oneplace to another. When we go on vacation, we take a lunch to eatwhile on the road. Mr. Smith is on the road for his insurancecompany. 2. Changing; going from one condition to another. Marywas very sick for several weeks, but now she is […]...
7. Перевод слова relief Relief – облегчение, утешение; рельеф Перевод слова A sigh of relief – вздох облегчения the medicine gave some relief – лекарство принесло некоторое облегчение done in relief – сделано рельефно, выпукло It was a Relief to get home. Было большим облегчением оказаться дома. To my Relief they got there safely. Слава богу, что они добрались […]...
8. Значение идиомы steal one’s thunder [steal one’s thunder] {v. phr.} To do or say something, intentionally or not, that another person has planned to say or do. Fred intended to nominate Bill for president, but John got up firstand stole Fred’s thunder. Mary was going to sing “Oh! Susanna,”but Ellen did it first and Mary said Ellen had stolen her […]...
9. Значение идиомы stare in the face [stare in the face] {n. phr.} 1. To be about to meet or to happento Grandmother became very sick and death was staring her inthe face. Defeat stared them in the face, but the soldiers foughton bravely. 2. To be easy to see; be plain. Are you looking foryour pencil? It’s on your desk, staring […]...
10. Значение идиомы keep up [keep up] {v.} 1a. To go on; not stop; continue. The rain keptup for two days and the roads were flooded. Compare: KEEP ON. 1b. Togo on with ; continue steadily; never stop. Mrs. Smithtold John to keep up the good work. The teacher asked Dick to stopbothering Mary, but he kept it up. Compare: […]...
11. Значение идиомы sick and tired [sick and tired] {adj.} 1. Feeling strong dislike for somethingrepeated or continued too long; exasperated; annoyed. Jane was sickand tired of always having to wait for Bill, so when he didn’t arriveon time she left without him. John is sick and tired of having hisstudies interrupted. I’ve been studying all day, and I’m sick andtired […]...
12. 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 […]...
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 par for the course [par for the course] {n. phr.}, {informal} Just what was expected;nothing unusual; a typical happening. – Usually refers to things goingwrong. Mary is very clumsy so it was par for the course when shebumped into the table and broke the vase. When John came lateagain, Mary said, “That’s par for the course.” Compare: ALL IN […]...
15. Значение идиомы cut in [cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. – Often used with “on”. A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to […]...
16. Значение идиомы up against it [up against it] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Faced with a greatdifficulty or problem; badly in need. The Smith family is upagainst it because Mr. Smith cannot find a job. You will be upagainst it if you don’t pass the test. You will probably failarithmetic. Compare: HARD UP, END OF ONE’S ROPE, BACK TO THE WALL....
17. Значение идиомы bump into [bump into] {v.}, {informal} To meet without expecting to; happen to meet; come upon by accident. Mary was walking down the street, when she suddenly bumped into Joan. Ed was surprised to bump into John at the football game. Syn.: RUN INTO....
18. Значение идиомы without fail [without fail] {adv. phr.} Without failing to do it or failing inthe doing of it; certainly, surely. Be here at 8 o’clock sharp, without fail. Ben promised to return the bike at a certain timewithout fail....
19. Значение идиомы tide over [tide over] {v.} To carry past a difficulty or danger; help in badtimes or in trouble. He was out of work last winter but he hadsaved enough money to tide him over until spring. An ice creamcone in the afternoon tided her over until supper. Compare: SEETHROUGH....
20. Значение идиомы work off [work off] {v.} To make go away, especially by working. John worked off the fat around his waist by doing exercise everymorning. Mr. Smith worked off his anger by chopping wood....
21. Значение идиомы crow before one is out of the woods [crow before one is out of the woods] {v. phr.} To be glad or brag before you are safe from danger or trouble. – Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb, “Don’t crow before you are out of the woods.” John thought his team would win because the game was almost over, but […]...
22. Значение идиомы a lot [a lot] {n.}, {informal} A large number or amount; very many or very much; lots. I learned a lot in Mr. Smith’s class. A lot of our friends are going to the beach this summer. – Often used like an adverb. Ella is a jolly girl; she laughs a lot. Grandfather was very sick last […]...
23. John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling. The pastor gets up and hugs Mary, and sits down. He gets up and hugs Mary a second, and third time, and then turns to John and says, “See that, John. Mary needs that EVERY DAY!” John replies, “Well, that’s fine, Pastor. But I can’t bring […]...
24. Значение идиомы ease off [ease off] or [ease up] {v.} To make or become less nervous; relax;work easier. When the boss realized that John had been overworking, he eased off his load. With success and prosperity, Mr. Smith wasable to ease off. Compare: LET UP....
25. Значение идиомы as follows [as follows] A list of things that come next; what is listed next. – Followed by a colon. My grocery list is as follows: bread, butter, meat, eggs, sugar. The names of the members are as follows: John Smith, Mary Webb, Linda Long, Ralph Harper. The route is as follows: From City Hall go south […]...
26. Значение идиомы hard sledding [hard sledding] or [rough sledding] or [tough sledding] {n.},{informal} Difficulty in succeeding or making progress. Jane hadhard sledding in her math course because she was poorly prepared. When Mr. Smith started his new business, he had tough sledding for awhile but things got better....
27. Значение идиомы it never rains but it pours [it never rains but it pours] One good thing or bad thing is oftenfollowed by others of the same kind. – A proverb, John got sick, then his brothers and sisters all got sick. It never rains but itpours....
28. Значение идиомы make out [make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for ; fill out. The teacher made outthe report cards and gave them to the students to take home. Mrs. Smith gave the clerk in the store some money and the clerk made out areceipt. 2. To see, hear, or understand by trying hard. It wasdark, […]...
29. Значение идиомы pinch-hit [pinch-hit] {v.} 1. To substitute for another player at bat in abaseball game. Smith was sent in to pinch-hit for Jones. 2.{informal} To act for a while, or in an emergency, for another person;take someone’s place for a while. I asked him to pinch-hit for mewhile I was away. The president of the City Council […]...
30. Значение идиомы poison-pen [poison-pen] {adj.} Containing threats or false accusations;written in spite or to get revenge, and usually unsigned. Mrs. Smith received a poison-pen letter telling her that her husband wasuntrue. To get revenge on Mary, Alice wrote a poison-pen letter tothe teacher and signed Mary’s name to it....
31. Значение идиомы work in [work in] {v.} 1. To rub in. The nurse told Mary to put somecream on her skin and to work it in gently with her fingers. 2. Toslip in; mix in; put in; When Mary was planning the show, sheworked a part in for her friend Susan....
32. Значение идиомы in particular [in particular] {adv. phr.} In a way apart from others; more thanothers; particularly; especially. The speaker talked about sportsin general and about football In particular. All the boys playedwell and Bill in particular. Margaret liked all her classes, butshe liked sewing class in particular. Contrast: IN GENERAL....
33. 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!...
34. Значение идиомы brush off [brush off] or [give the brush off] {v. phr.} 1. To refuse to hear or believe; quickly and impatiently; not take seriously or think important. John brushed off Bill’s warning that he might fall from the tree. I said that it might rain and to take the bus, but Joe gave my idea the brush […]...
35. Значение идиомы look as if one has come out of a bandbox [look as if one has come out of a bandbox] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tolook very clean and fresh; look as if you had just had a bath and puton all-new clothing. In spite of the long, hot train ride, Jodyarrived looking as if she had come out of a bandbox. After a dayat the rodeo […]...
36. Once when Mary was young her school Once when Mary was young her school had a halloween party for them mary decided to go as a pirate after she had donned her costume she went into the family room to show her family they were impressed. Mom said you look terrific mary you have your sabre, and your parrot on your shoulder, […]...
37. A great new hearing aid John: I got this great new hearing aid the other day. Mary: Are you wearing it now? John: Yup. Cost me four thousand dollars, though. But it’s top of the line. Mary: What kind is it? John: Twelve-thirty....
38. Значение идиомы laughing matter [laughing matter] {n.} A funny happening; a silly situation. – Usually used with “no”. John’s failing the test is no laughingmatter! We were amused when our neighbor’s cat had five kittens, but when our own cat had six kittens it was no laughing matter....
39. Значение идиомы work into [work into] {v.} 1. Force into little by little. John worked hisfoot into the boot by pushing and pulling. 2. Put into; mix into. Mary worked some blue into the rug she was weaving....
40. Значение идиомы to the wall [to the wall] {adv. phr.} Into a place from which there is noescape; into a trap or corner. – Usually used after “drive” or asimilar word. John’s failing the last test drove him to the wall. The score was 12-12 in the last minute of play, but a touchdownforced the visitors to the wall. Bill […]...