Значение идиомы pull something on one

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1. Значение идиомы pull a fast one[pull a fast one] {v. phr.} To gain the advantage over one’sopponent unfairly; deceive; trick. When Smith was told by his bossthat he might be fired, he called the company president, hisfather-in-law, and pulled a fast one by having his boss demoted....
2. Фразовые глаголы с «PULL»Pull round — поправляться He was just beginning to pull round after his operation. Pull away — выделяться, отрываться от лидера Sullivan pulled away in the final lap. Pull back — отступать Our tank forces pulled back to regroup. Pull off — отходить, отъезжать If you’re feeling sleepy, pull off the road immediately and have ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы pull up short[pull up short] {v. phr.} To suddenly stop. He pulled up shortin his red car at the corner when he saw a pregnant lady crossing. When Mark saw that he was hurting Jill’s feelings, he pulled up shortand started to talk about something entirely different....
4. Перевод идиомы pull the rug (out) from under somebody or something / pull the rug (out) from under somebody’s feet, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pull the rug (out) from under somebody or something / pull the rug (out) from under somebody’s feet Перевод: выбить почву из-под ног Пример: Our boss pulled the rug out from under our plans to open a bigger office. Наш начальник выбил нам почву из-под ног с нашими планами открыть офис большего размера....
5. Перевод идиомы pull a stunt on (someone) / pull a trick on (someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pull a stunt on (someone) / pull a trick on (someone) Перевод: выкидывать какой-либо трюк, обмануть кого-либо Пример: If the boy pulls a stunt like he did last weekend he is going to be in much trouble with his parents. Если мальчик снова выкинет такой трюк, как в прошлые выходные, у него будут сильные ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова pullPull — тянуть, тащить, вытаскивать Перевод слова I pulled in my line — я вытащил леску to pull a cork — вытащить пробку to pull nails — выдергивать гвозди to pull out a drawer — выдвинуть ящик He had two teeth Pulled. Ему удалили два зуба. Stop Pulling on my skirt. Прекрати дергать меня за ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы pull in one’s horns[pull in one’s horns] or [draw in one’s horns] {v. phr.},{informal} 1. To reduce your boasts; calm down from a quarrel; backdown on a promise. He said he could beat any man theresingle-handed, but he pulled in his horns when Jack came forward. 2.To cut back from one’s usual way of living; reduce spending oractivities; ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы pull out[pull out] {v. phr.} 1. To withdraw; leave unceremoniously. Thedefeated army hastily pulled out of the occupied territories. 2. Toleave. The train pulled out of Grand CentralStation just as the foreign students got there. 3. To remove byorder; evacuate. Napoleon pulled his beaten troops out of Russia....
9. Значение идиомы pull the wool over one’s eyes[pull the wool over one’s eyes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To foolsomeone into thinking well of you; deceive. The businessman hadpulled the wool over his partner’s eyes about their financialposition. Bob tried to pull the wool over his teacher’s eyes, butshe was too smart for him....
10. Значение идиомы pull over[pull over] {v.} To drive to the side of the road and stop. Thepoliceman told the speeder to pull over. Everyone pulled over tolet the ambulance pass....
11. Значение идиомы pull out of a hat[pull out of a hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get as if by magic;invent; imagine. When the introduction to a dictionary tells youhow many hours went into its making, these figures were not pulled outof a hat. Let’s see you pull an excuse out of your hat....
12. Значение идиомы pull the rug out from under[pull the rug out from under] {v. phr.}, {informal} To withdrawsupport unexpectedly from; to spoil the plans of. Bill thought hewould be elected, but his friends pulled the rug out from under himand voted for Vin. We were planning a vacation, but the baby’sillness pulled the rug out from under us....
13. Значение идиомы pull down[pull down] {v.}, {informal} 1. To catch after a hard run. The outfielder pulled down a long drive to center field. 2. Toearn. Mr. Blake pulls down $500 a week. John pulled down an Ain algebra by studying hard. Compare: HAUL DOWN....
14. Значение идиомы pull one’s leg[pull one’s leg] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get someone to accept aridiculous story as true; fool someone with a humorous account ofsomething; trick. For a moment, I actually believed that his wifehad royal blood. Then I realized he was pulling my leg. Westerncowboys loved to pull a stranger’s leg. Compare: STRING ALONG. -[leg-pulling] {n.} Strangers ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы pull up[pull up] {v.} 1. To check the forward motion of; halt; stop. Hepulled up his horse at the gate. 2. To tell to stop doingsomething; say is doing wrong and must stop; scold. Jimtalked rudely to Mother, and Father pulled him up. Ann said in herreport that America was discovered in 1634, and the teacher ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы pull one’s teeth[pull one’s teeth] {v. phr.} To take power away from; makepowerless. The general pulled the teeth of the rebel army byblocking its ammunition supply line. The student governmentcouncil was so irresponsible that the principal pulled its teeth....
17. Значение идиомы pull up stakes[pull up stakes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To leave the place where youhave been living. We are going to pull up stakes and move toCalifornia. The Jones family pulled up stakes three times in twoyears....
18. Значение идиомы pull through[pull through] {v.} 1. To help through; bring safely through adifficulty or sudden trouble; save. A generous loan showed thebank’s faith in Father and pulled him through the business trouble. 2. To recover from an illness or misfortune; conquer a disaster;escape death or failure. By a near-miracle, he pulled through afterthe smashup....
19. Значение идиомы pull one’s punches[pull one’s punches] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not to hit as hard asyou can. Jimmy pulled his punches and let Paul win the boxingmatch. 2. To hide unpleasant facts or make them seem good. — Usuallyused in the negative. The mayor spoke bluntly; he didn’t pull anypunches. Contrast: STRAIGHT PROM THE SHOULDER....
20. Перевод идиомы pull one’s socks up / pull up one’s socks, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pull one’s socks up / pull up one’s socks Перевод: засучить рукава, приложить усилия, поднапрячься (буквально: подтянуть носки) Пример: «You had better pull up your socks or you will not be able to continue working here.» Лучше тебе поднапрячься, или ты не сможешь продолжать здесь работать....
21. Перевод идиомы pull the plug (on someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pull the plug (on someone or something) Перевод: 1. прекратить поддержку, отказаться; 2. отключить систему жизнеобеспечения (у пациента в госпитале) Пример: The cashier suddenly decided to pull the plug and is no longer working here. Кассир внезапно решил отказаться от работы, и больше он здесь не работает. Harry signed a living will making it ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы dirty trick[dirty trick] {n. phr.} A treacherous action; an unfair act. That was a dirty trick John played on Mary when he ran away with her younger sister....
23. Значение идиомы pull strings[pull strings] or [pull wires] {v. phr.}, {informal} To secretlyuse influence and power, especially with people in charge or inimportant jobs to do or get something; make use of friends to gainyour wishes. If you want to see the governor, Mr. Root can pullstrings for you. Jack pulled wires and got us a room at ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы pull off[pull off] {v.}, {informal} To succeed in ; do. Ben Hogan pulled off the impossibleby winning three golf tournaments in one year. The bandits pulledoff a daring bank robbery. Compare: PUT ACROSS....
25. Значение идиомы pull together[pull together] {v.} To join your efforts with those of others;work on a task together; cooperate. Many men must pull together ifa large business is to succeed. Tim was a good football captainbecause he always got his teammates to pull together....
26. Значение идиомы pull the plug on[pull the plug on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To expose secretactivities. The citizens’ committee pulled the plug on the mayor, and he lost his election....
27. Значение идиомы pull rank[pull rank] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To assert one’s superiorposition or authority on a person of lower rank as in exacting aprivilege or a favor. How come you always get the night duty? — Phineas Leman pulled rank on me....
28. Значение идиомы pull one’s weight[pull one’s weight] {v. phr.} To do your full share of work; doyour part. In a small shop, it is important that each man pull hisweight. When Mother was sick in the hospital, Father said eachchild must pull his own weight. Compare: WORTH ONE’S SALT....
29. Перевод идиомы pull oneself up by one’s (own) bootstraps, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pull oneself up by one’s (own) bootstraps Перевод: заниматься саморазвитием; добиться чего-либо за счет собственных сил Пример: The boy pulled himself up by his bootstraps and went back and finished university. Мальчик поработал над собой, вернулся в университет, и окончил его....
30. Значение идиомы pull oneself together[pull oneself together] {v. phr.} To become calm after beingexcited or disturbed; recover self-command; control yourself. Ithad been a disturbing moment, but he was able to pull himselftogether....
31. Значение идиомы pull up one’s socks[pull up one’s socks] {v. phr.} To try to do better, either interms of one’s behavior or at a task one is performing. I’ll haveto pull up my socks if I am going to finish my work today....
32. Значение идиомы pull oneself up by the bootstraps[pull oneself up by the bootstraps] or [pull oneself up by one’sown bootstraps] {adv. phr.} To succeed without help; succeed by yourown efforts. He had to pull himself up by the bootstraps....
33. Значение идиомы pull date[pull date] {n.}, {informal} The date stamped on baked goods, dairyproducts, or other perishable foods indicating the last day on whichthey may be sold before they must be removed from the shelves in aretail store. This pie is way past the pull date — small wonderit’s rotten....
34. Фразовый глагол pull through — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: pull through Перевод: выжить, спастись от (опасности), выпутаться Пример: I didn’t think she was going to make it, but she pulled through in the end. Я думал, что у нее ничего не получится, но, в конце концов, она выпуталась....
35. Значение идиомы pull one’s chestnuts out of the fire[pull one’s chestnuts out of the fire] To do someone else a greatfavor which they don’t really deserve, doing oneself a disfavor in theprocess. Small countries often have to pull the chestnuts out ofthe fire for their more powerful neighbors....
36. Перевод слова deceiveDeceive — обманывать Перевод слова To deceive one’s parents — обманывать своих родителей to deceive one’s wife — изменять жене deceive the enemy — вводить противника в заблуждение Her husband has been Deceiving her for years. Ее муж обманывал ее много лет. Her parents punished her for trying to Deceive them. Родители наказывали ее за ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод идиомы pull (some) strings, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pull (some) strings Перевод: потянуть за ниточки, тайно использовать свое влияние и власть Пример: Our boss was able to pull some strings and get his son a job for the summer. Наш начальник сумел посодействовать, чтобы его сын получил работу на лето....
38. Фразовый глагол pull in — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: pull in Перевод: припарковаться, остановить машину у обочины Пример: Mark pulled in too quickly and crashed into the wall. Марк слишком резко остановился для парковки и врезался в стену....
39. Перевод идиомы pull up stakes, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pull up stakes Перевод: сняться с места; собрать пожитки; смотать удочки Пример: We have decided to pull up stakes and move to London. Мы решили собрать пожитки и переехать в Лондон....
40. Перевод идиомы pull oneself together, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pull oneself together Перевод: взять себя в руки Пример: The woman tried hard to pull herself together after learning about her boyfriend’s accident. Женщина очень старалась взять себя в руки после того, как она узнала о несчастном случае с ее молодым человеком....