Значение идиомы packed like sardines

Related topics:

1. Значение идиомы back-to-back[back-to-back] {adv.} 1. Immediately following. The health clinic had back-to-back appointments for the new students during the first week of school. 2. Very close to, as if touching. Sardines are always packed in the can back-to-back. The bus was so full that people had to stand back-to-back....
2. The local courtroom was packed as testimony beganThe local courtroom was packed as testimony began in the sentencing hearing of a woman convicted of murdering her husband of 20 years by poisoning his coffee. The defense attorney knew he had his work cut out for him trying to make his client appear more sympathetic to the Judge, especially since she had been ... Читать далее...
3. The subway car was packedThe subway car was packed. It was rush hour, and many people were forced to stand. One particularly cramped woman turned to the man behind her and said, «Sir, if you don’t stop poking me with your thing, I’m going to the cops!» «I don’t know what you’re talking about miss — that’s just my ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы rat race[rat race] {n.}, {slang} A very confusing, crowded, or disorderlyrush; a confusing scramble, struggle, or way of living that does notseem to have a purpose. The dance last night was a rat race. It wastoo noisy and crowded. School can be a rat race if you don’t keepup with your studies. This job is a ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова crowdedCrowded — переполненный, набитый битком Перевод слова Crowded hall — битком набитый зал life crowded with great events — жизнь, полная великих событий crowded schedule — плотный график This narrow, Crowded, and rambling street. Эта узкая, людная и беспорядочно спланированная улица. We were standing Crowded together before the picture. Мы столпились перед картиной. We waded ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы burst at the seams[burst at the seams] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be too full or too crowded. John ate so much he was bursting at the seams. Mary’s album was so full of pictures it was bursting at the seams....
7. Значение идиомы hold on to[hold on to] {v. phr.} 1a. or [hold to] To continue to hold orkeep; hold tightly. When Jane played horse with her father, sheheld on to him tightly. The teacher said that if we believedsomething was true and good we should hold on to it. The old manheld on to his job stubbornly and would ... Читать далее...
8. Commuting by TrainLisa: Can you tell me if this is the right Platform for the Train to Arlington? Omar: Yes, it is. Is this your first time taking the train? Lisa: Is it that Obvious? Omar: No, you just look a little lost. Lisa: I’m starting a new job and I have To commute to work for ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы make conversation[make conversation] {v. phr.} To talk with someone just so thatthere will be talk. John made conversation with the stranger sothat he would not feel left out. Mary didn’t really mean what shesaid about Joan. She was only making conversation....
10. Значение идиомы pack a punch[pack a punch] or [pack a wallop] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be ableto give a powerful blow; have a dangerous fist. He packed a meanpunch. 2. To have a violent effect; be powerful. It was vodka, andit packed quite a wallop....
11. Значение идиомы have one’s hands full[have one’s hands full] {v. phr.} To have as much work as you cando; be very busy. The plumber said that he had his hands full andcould not take another job for two weeks. With three smallchildren to take care of, Susie’s mother has her hands full....
12. Перевод идиомы to the gills, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: to the gills Идиома: to the gills разг. Перевод: максимально полный (обычно употребляется в выражениях Stuffed to the gills, packed to the gills, fed to the gills) Пример: By the time the fourth course was served, I was stuffed to the gills. К моменту, когда подали четвертое блюдо, я уже полностью наелся. The restaurant ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы turn[turn] See: AT EVERY TURN, BLOOD RUN COLD or BLOOD TURNS TO ICE, BYTURNS, CALL THE TURN at CALL ONE’S SHOTS, EVERY TIME ONE TURNSAROUND, IN TURN, NOT KNOW WHICH WAY TO TURN, OUT OF TURN, TAKE A TURN, TAKE TURNS, TO A T or TO A TURN....
14. Перевод идиомы full of hot air / full of beans / full of bull / full of it / full of prunes, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: full of hot air / full of beans / full of bull / full of it / full of prunes Перевод: нести чепуху, быть болтуном Пример: I knew that the man was full of hot air when he began to tell us how to make lots of money. Я так и знал, что этот ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы go back on[go back on] {v. phr.} 1. To turn against; not be faithful or loyalto. Many of the man’s friends went back on him when he was sent toprison. The boy’s father told him not to go back on his promise. Compare: BACK DOWN, TURN ONE’S BACK. 2. To fail to do necessary work;not work. Grandfather’s ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы full of beans[full of beans] {adj. phr.}, {slang} 1. Full of pep; feeling good;in high spirits. The football team was full of beans after winningthe tournament. The children were full of beans as they got readyfor a picnic. 2. also [full of prunes] Being foolish and talkingnonsense. You are full of prunes; that man’s not 120 years ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы out of turn[out of turn] {adv. phr.} 1. Not in regular order; at the wrongtime. John played out of turn. By taking a day off out of turn, Bob got the schedule mixed up. 2. Too hastily or wrongly; at thewrong time or place; so as to annoy others. Dick loses friends byspeaking out of turn....
18. Значение идиомы so — that[so — that] — Used with an adjective or adverb before a clause ofresult. The bus was so full that I could hardly turn around. Billy pitched so well that everyone cheered him at the end of thegame....
19. Значение идиомы room and board[room and board] {n. phr.} A room for rent with meals included. A room alone in that country costs only $10 a day, but room and boardtogether run $22 a day....
20. Значение идиомы in turn[in turn] {adv. phr.} According to a settled order; each followinganother. Each man in turn got up and spoke. Two teacherssupervised the lunch hour in turn. Two of the three boys teasetheir younger brother — John, the biggest, teases Bob, the middle boy;and Bob in turn teases Tim, the youngest. Compare: IN ORDER....
21. Значение идиомы take a turn[take a turn] {v. phr.} To become different; change. Mary’sfever suddenly took a bad turn. The story took an odd turn. Oftenused with «for the better» or «for the worse». In the afternoon theweather took a turn for the better. Suddenly the battle took aturn for the worse....
22. Значение идиомы in full swing[in full swing] {adj. phr.} Actively going on; in full action. The Valentine party was in full swing. All of the children wereplanting seeds; the gardening project was in full swing....
23. Значение идиомы full of the moon[full of the moon] {n. phr.}, {literary} The moon when it is seenas a full circle; the time of a full moon. The robbers waited for adark night when the full of the moon was past. Contrast: DARK OF THEMOON....
24. Значение идиомы hang on to[hang on to] {v.} To hold tightly; keep firmly. The child hungon to its mother’s apron, and would not let go. John did not likehis job, but decided to hang on to it until he found a better one....
25. Значение идиомы to the full[to the full] {adv. phr.} Very much; fully. The campers enjoyedtheir trip to the full. We appreciated to the full the teacher’shelp. Compare: TO THE HILT....
26. Значение идиомы live in[live in] or [room in] {v.}, {informal} To live in the school youattend or the place where you work. Jack decided to live in duringhis freshman year at college. Many women advertise for mother’shelpers to room in with families and help take care of children....
27. Значение идиомы rest room[rest room] {n.} A room or series of rooms in a public buildingwhich has things for personal comfort and grooming, such as toilets, washbowls, mirrors, and often chairs or couches. Sally went to therest room to powder her nose. Compare: POWDER ROOM....
28. Значение идиомы turn up[turn up] {v.} 1. To find; discover. The police searched thehouse hoping to turn up more clues. 2. To appear or be found suddenlyor unexpectedly. The missing boy turned up an hour later. A manwithout training works at whatever jobs turn up. Compare: SHOW UP....
29. Значение идиомы run to[run to] {v. phr.} To approximate; reach. It has been estimatedthat the casualties will run to over 300,000 killed by cholera andstarvation in the crowded refugee camps....
30. Значение идиомы for the best[for the best] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} good or best; not bad asthought; lucky; well, happily. Maybe it’s for the best that yourteam lost; now you know how the other boys felt. John’s parentsthought it would be for the best if he stayed out of school for therest of the year. Often used in the ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы utility room[utility room] {n.} A room in a house or building for machinery andother things important in the daily use of the building and the workof the people in it. There is a utility room upstairs where Motherdoes the laundry. The oil burner is kept in the utility room inthe basement....
32. Значение идиомы full of the Old Nick[full of the Old Nick] or [full of the devil] or [full of it] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Always making trouble; naughty; bad. That boy isfull of the Old Nick....
33. Using Electronics While TravelingJustin: Are you nearly Packed? Marsha: Almost. Let’s see, I have Wall chargers for my cell phone and other Devices, extra Memory cards for my camera, and Noise-canceling headphones for the airplane. Justin: Oh, yeah, I forgot to pack my headphones. I’d better Dig them out right now. Marsha: I’ve also packed Portable batteries for ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы take one at one’s word[take one at one’s word] {v. phr.} To naively lend credence to whatone tells one. It’s a bad idea to take street vendors at their wordin large, crowded cities....
35. Перевод слова crowdCrowd — толпа, давка; группа людей Перевод слова To bustle through a crowd — пробиваться сквозь толпу to follow with the crowd — следовать за большинством, думать и поступать, как все she came in with all her crowd — она пришла со своей компанией We were standing Crowded together before the picture. Мы столпились перед ... Читать далее...
36. My RoomВ топике Моя комната я рассказываю, что из всех 3-х комнат нашей квартиры, мне больше всего нравится моя собственная. Она удобна и для работы, и для отдыха: в ней не много мебели, но есть все необходимое. Когда ко мне приходят друзья, я с удовольствием приглашаю их в свою комнату. We live in three-room flat. Of ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод слова turnTurn — поворачивать, крутить, менять(ся); очередь Перевод слова Turn your eyes this way — посмотрите в эту сторону to turn a wheel — вращать колесо manners turn with time — с временами меняются и нравы in its turn — в свою очередь The car Turned over. Машина перевернулась. Turn down the radio. Сделай потише радио. ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод идиомы full of it, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: full of it Идиома: full of it разг. Перевод: что-либо, полностью состоящее из чепухи, ерунды Пример: I thought that the woman was full of it when she told me that the business was closed. Я подумал, что женщина несла полную чушь, когда она сказала мне, что предприятие закрылось....
39. Значение идиомы elbow one’s way into[elbow one’s way into] or [out of] {v. phr.} To force entry into aplace by using one’s elbows. The bus was so crowded that, in orderto get off in time, we had to elbow our way to the exit door....
40. Значение идиомы come full circle[come full circle] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To become totally opposed to one’s own earlier conviction on a given subject. Today’s conservative business person has come full circle from former radical student days. 2. To change and develop, only to end up where one started. From modern permissiveness, ideas about child raising have come full ... Читать далее...