Значение идиомы push around

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1. Значение идиомы push up daisies[push up daisies] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be dead and buried. I’llbe around when you’re pushing up daisies. Don’t play with guns oryou may push up the daisies....
2. Перевод идиомы when push comes to shove / if push comes to shove, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: when push comes to shove / if push comes to shove Перевод: когда ситуация, положение ухудшится; когда до чего-либо дойдет дело Пример: When push comes to shove my friend’s daughter is always able to find a job. Когда дела идут не ладно, дочери моего друга всегда удается найти работу....
3. Значение идиомы push-up[push-up] {n.} An exercise to build strong arms and shoulders, inwhich you lie on your stomach and push your body up on your hands andtoes. At the age of seventy, Grandpa still does twenty push-upsevery day. The football team does push-ups every day....
4. Значение идиомы push off[push off] or [shove off] {v.} 1. To push a boat away from theshore. Before Tom could reach the boat, Jake had shoved off. 2.{slang} To start; leave. We were ready to push off at ten o’clock, but had to wait for Jill. Jim was planning to stay at the beachall day, but when the ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова pushPush — толкать, толчок, давление Перевод слова To push the button — нажать кнопку to push a cart — толкать повозку to push back a charge — досылать заряд the push of a crowd — натиск толпы Don’t you Push me back! Перестаньте меня отталкивать! I don’t want to Push you. Я не хочу давить ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы when push comes to shove[when push comes to shove] {adv. phr.} A time when a touchysituation becomes actively hostile or a quarrel turns into a fight. Can we count on the boss’ goodwill, when push comes to shove?...
7. Значение идиомы push over[push over] {v. phr.} To upset; overthrow. She is standing onher feet very solidly; a little criticism from you certainly won’tpush her over. The wind in Chicago can be so strong that sometimesI’m afraid I’ll get pushed over....
8. Значение идиомы push on[push on] {v. phr.} To press forward; proceed forward laboriously. The exhausted mountain climbers pushed on, despite the roughweather, as the peak was already in sight....
9. Значение идиомы push the panic button[push the panic button] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become very muchfrightened; nervous or excited, especially at a time of danger orworry. John thought he saw a ghost and pushed the panic button. Keep cool; don’t hit the panic button! Syn.: LOSE ONE’S HEAD....
10. A pushA man is in bed with his wife when there is a rat-a-tat-tat on the door. He rolls over and looks at his clock, and it’s half past three in the morning. «I’m not getting out of bed at this time,» he thinks, and rolls over. Then, a louder knock follows. «Aren’t you going to ... Читать далее...
11. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Push comes to shove»Stan Стэн Regarding new employees, I’d really appreciate your suggestions. Я был бы очень рад твоим предложениям по поводу найма новых сотрудников. Carrie Кэрри Why don’t you hire a headhunter? Почему бы тебе не обратиться к охотнику за головами? Stan Стэн They can be expensive. For now, I’m hoping to recruit through the Internet and ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы kick around[kick around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To act roughly or badly to; treatbadly; bully. John likes to kick around the little boys. Mr. Jones is always kicking his dog around. Syn.: PUSH AROUND. 2. To liearound or in a place; be treated carelessly; be neglected. This oldcoat has been kicking around the closet for years. The ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы backseat driver[backseat driver] {n.}, {informal} A bossy person in a car who always tells the driver what to do. The man who drove the car became angry with the back seat driver....
14. Значение идиомы whistle in the dark[whistle in the dark] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to stay braveand forget your fear. Tom said he could fight the bully with onehand, but we knew that he was just whistling in the dark....
15. Значение идиомы rule the roost[rule the roost] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be leader or boss; be incharge. Jim is very bossy; he always wants to rule the roost. Who rules the roost in the Smith’s house? Compare: WEAR THETROUSERS....
16. Questions About a ProductPaul: Could you help me? I have a few questions about this computer Printer. Clerk: Sure. I’ll try. Paul: What I’m wondering is Whether this machine can be used as a Copier as well as a printer. Clerk: Yeah, it can. This is a Multifunction machine. It can be used as a printer, copier, and ... Читать далее...
17. Questions About a ProductPaul: Could you help me? I have a few questions about this computer Printer. Clerk: Sure. I’ll try. Paul: What I’m wondering is Whether this machine can be used as a Copier as well as a printer. Clerk: Yeah, it can. This is a Multifunction machine. It can be used as a printer, copier, and ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы gang up on[gang up on] or [gang up against] {v. phr.}, {informal} To jointlyattack someone, either physically or verbally; take sides in a groupagainst an individual. The class bully was stronger than all theother boys, so they had to gang up on him to put him in his place. Compare: LINE UP....
19. Значение идиомы pip-squeak[pip-squeak] {n.}, {informal} A small, unimportant person. Ifthe club is really democratic, then every little pip-squeak has theright to say what he thinks. When the smallest boy was chosen tobe the monitor, the class bully said he would not obey a littlepip-squeak....
20. Значение идиомы rob Peter to pay Paul[rob Peter to pay Paul] {v. phr.} To change one duty or need foranother; take from one person or thing to pay another. Bill owedSam a dollar, so he borrowed another from Joe to pay Sam back. Herobbed Peter to pay Paul. Trying to study a lesson for one classduring another class is like robbing ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы get-up-and-go[get-up-and-go] also [get-up-and-get] {n. phr.}, {informal}Energetic enthusiasm; ambitious determination; pep; drive; push. Joe has a lot of get-up-and-go and is working his way throughschool....
22. Значение идиомы on the Q. T[on the Q. T.] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Secretly; without anyone’sknowing. George and Paul formed a club on the Q. T. The teachersgot the principal a present strictly on the Q. T....
23. ZHow offensive is that?How offensive is that? Jesus has just been nailed to the cross and has begun to suffer from the wounds, A crowd has gathered to watch and sympathize with Him. As Jesus looks out over the gathering he calls to one of his apostle’s. «Paul… Paul,» He calls out. Paul hears his name and comes ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы fool away[fool away] or [fritter away] {v.}, {informal} To waste foolishly. Paul failed history because he fooled away his time instead ofstudying. The man won a lot of money, but he soon frittered itaway and was poor again....
25. Значение идиомы lord it over[lord it over] {v. phr.} To act as the superior and master of;dominate; be bossy over; control. John learned early to lord itover other children. The office manager lorded it over the clerksand typists....
26. Значение идиомы laugh one’s head off[laugh one’s head off] {v. phr.}, {informal} To laugh very hard; beunable to stop laughing. Paul’s stories are so wildly funny that Ilaugh my head off whenever he starts telling one of them....
27. Значение идиомы play second fiddle[play second fiddle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act a smaller part;follow another’s lead; be less noticed. His wife had the strongermind and he played second fiddle to her. During the tournament, lessons played second fiddle to basketball....
28. Becoming a Vegetarian/VeganAshley: I’m thinking of becoming a Vegetarian. I think it would be the Ethical thing to do. Paul: Are you going to eat eggs and Dairy? If you’re doing this for ethical reasons, you really should avoid anything made with Animal products or animal By-products. Ashley: I guess you’re right. Paul: Then you’re going to ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы knuckle under[knuckle under] {v. phr.} To do something because you are forced todo it. Bobby refused to knuckle under to the bully. Compare: GIVEIN....
30. Значение идиомы shape up or ship out[shape up or ship out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To either improveone’s disposition or behavior, or quit or leave. When Paulneglected to carry out his part of the research work that ProfessorBrown had assigned him with for the fifth time, the professor cried,»Shape up, or ship out, Paul. I have lost my patience with you!»...
31. Значение идиомы high-handed[high-handed] {adj.} Depending on force rather than right; bossy;dictatorial. With high-handed daring, John helped himself to thebest food on the table. Mr. Smith was a high-handed tyrant in hisoffice....
32. Значение идиомы judgment seat[judgment seat] {n.} A place where you are judged; a place wherejustice and punishment are given out. Mrs. Smith is so bossy, shealways acts as though she is in the judgment seat....
33. Значение идиомы step on it[step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on thegas pedal to make a car go faster. Be very careful when you step onthe gas. Don’t go too fast. Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal}To go faster; hurry. Step on it, or we’ll be late for school. John ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы walking papers[walking papers] or [walking orders] also [walking ticket] {n.},{informal} A statement that you are fired from your job; dismissal. The boss was not satisfied with Paul’s work and gave him his walkingpapers. George is out of work. He picked up his walking ticketlast Friday....
35. Значение идиомы give fits[give fits] {v. phr.} {informal} To upset; bother very much. Paul’s higher grades give John fits. The short guard gave histall opponent fits. Compare: GIVE A HARD TIME....
36. Значение идиомы cut the ground from under[cut the ground from under] {v. phr.} {informal} To make fail; upset the plans of; spoil the argument for in advance. Paul wanted to be captain but we cut the ground from under him by saying that Henry was the best player on the team. Several workers applied for the retiring foreman’s job, but the ... Читать далее...
37. 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....
38. Store Promotions and GiveawaysSonia: What is all this? Paul: These are Entry forms and materials for our new store Promotions and Giveaways. Sonia: What Prizes can people Win? Paul: There are different kinds, because we’re running several promotions at once. We have Scratch-off cards to win Instant prizes, including t-shirts. Sonia: Those t-shirts are really nice. I’d like ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы holy cats[holy cats] or [holy cow] or [holy mackerel] or [holy Moses]{interj.}, {informal} — Used to express strong feeling ; used in speech or when writingconversation. «Holy cats! That’s good pie!» said Dick. «Holycow! They can’t do that!» Mary said when she saw the boys hurting amuch smaller boy....
40. Значение идиомы stick one’s neck out[stick one’s neck out] or [stick one’s chin out] {v. phr.},{informal} To do something dangerous or risky. When I was introuble, Paul was the only one who would stick his neck out to helpme. John is always sticking his chin out by saying something heshouldn’t....