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Значение идиомы put one’s shoulder to the wheel
[put one’s shoulder to the wheel] {v. phr.} To make a great effortyourself or with others; try hard; cooperate.
The effort to get anew high school succeeded because everyone put his shoulder to thewheel.
The company was failing in business until a new manager puthis shoulder to the wheel.





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- Значение идиомы shoulder [shoulder] See: CHIP ON ONE’S SHOULDER, COLD SHOULDER, GOOD HEAD ONONE’S SHOULDERS, HEAD AND SHOULDERS, PUT ONE’S SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL, ON ONE’S SHOULDERS, RUB ELBOWS or RUB SHOULDERS, SQUARE... ...
- Значение идиомы shoulder to shoulder [shoulder to shoulder] {adv. phr.} 1. One beside the other;together. The three boys were shoulder to shoulder all during theworking hours. Compare: SIDE BY SIDE. 2. Each helping the other;... ...
- Значение идиомы big wheel [big wheel] {n.}, {informal} An influential or important person who has the power to do things and has connections in high places. Uncle Ferdinand is a big wheel in Washington;... ...
- Значение идиомы cold shoulder [cold shoulder] {n.}, {informal} Unfriendly treatment of a person, a showing of dislike for a person or of looking down on a person. – Used in the cliches “give the... ...
- Значение идиомы chip on one’s shoulder [chip on one’s shoulder] {n. phr.}, {informal} A quarrelsome nature; readiness to be angered. He went through life with a chip on his shoulder. Jim often gets into fights because... ...
- Перевод слова shoulder Shoulder – плечо; брать на себя; толкать Перевод слова To shoulder other people’s sins – взваливать на себя чужие грехи shoulder to shoulder – плечом к плечу to shrug one’s... ...
- Перевод слова wheel Wheel – колесо; катить, везти Перевод слова Watchwork wheels – колесики часового механизма to wheel the cart into the yard – вкатить тележку во двор the patient was wheeled in... ...
- Значение идиомы shoulder to cry on [shoulder to cry on] or [to lean on] {n. phr.} A sympathetic personwho is willing to listen to one’s complaints and troubles. When Kenleft her, Donna needed a shoulder to... ...
- Значение идиомы wheel and deal [wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make many big plans orschemes; especially with important people in government and business;in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for... ...
- Перевод идиомы have a chip on one’s shoulder, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have a chip on one’s shoulder Перевод: искать повод для ссоры или драки; быть агрессивно настроенным, затевать ссоры Пример: Our neighbor has a chip on his shoulder and is... ...
- Перевод идиомы the cold shoulder, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the cold shoulder Перевод: холодное отношение, холодный прием, пренебрежение (обычно используется с глаголами Get и Give) Пример: My friend got the cold shoulder when he went to the expensive... ...
- Значение идиомы straight from the shoulder [straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open andhonest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fearor politeness or respect for someone’s feelings; frankly. Johnasked what... ...
- Перевод идиомы the squeaky wheel gets the grease, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the squeaky wheel gets the grease Перевод: кто громче жалуется или требует, быстрее добьется результата Пример: No matter what table they give her, Samantha generally insists on a better... ...
- Перевод идиомы wheel and deal, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wheel and deal Перевод: совершать махинации, обделывать дела Пример: There was a lot of wheeling and dealing going on before they built the new convention center. Было провернуто много... ...
- Перевод слова cooperate Cooperate – сотрудничать Перевод слова Cooperate with government – сотрудничать с правительством cooperate in product – кооперироваться в выпуске продукции refusal to cooperate – отказ от сотрудничества unable to cooperate... ...
- Значение идиомы the business [the business] {n.}, {slang} – Usually used with “give” or “get”.1. All that you are able to do; greatest effort. Johnny gave thetryouts the business but he failed to make... ...
- Значение идиомы play ball [play ball] {v. phr.} 1. To begin play in a ball game. When theumpire calls “Play ball,” the game begins. 2. {informal} To join inan effort with others; cooperate. To... ...
- Значение идиомы rob the till [rob the till] or [have one’s hand in the till] {v. phr.},{informal} To steal money in your trust or for which you areresponsible. The supermarket manager suspected that one of... ...
- Значение идиомы big cheese [big cheese] or [big gun] or [big shot] or [big wheel] or [big wig]{n.}, {slang} An important person; a leader; a high official; a person of high rank. Bill had... ...
- 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... ...
- Значение идиомы in the works [in the works] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In preparation; being plannedor worked on; in progress. John was told that the paving of hisstreet was in the works. It was reported... ...
- A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder A taxi passenger tapped the driver on the shoulder to ask him a question. The driver screamed, lost control of the car, nearly hit a bus, went up on the... ...
- Перевод идиомы have no business (doing something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have no business (doing something) Перевод: не иметь права, основания делать что-либо Пример: The apartment manager has no business asking us about our private business. Управляющий не имеет права... ...
- Перевод идиомы leave someone high and dry, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: leave someone high and dry Перевод: бросить кого-либо в трудную минуту, оставить без помощи Пример: The employees were left high and dry when the company went out of business.... ...
- 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... ...
- Значение идиомы all-out effort [all-out effort] {n.} A great and thorough effort at solving a given problem. The President is making an all-out effort to convince Congress to pass the pending bill on health... ...
- Значение идиомы to-be [to-be] {adj.} That is going to be; about to become. – Used afterthe noun it modifies. Bob kissed his bride-to-be. The principalof the high school greeted the high school students-to-be... ...
- Значение идиомы flunk out [flunk out] {v. phr.} To have to withdraw from school or collegebecause of too many failing grades. Fred flunked out of collegeduring his junior year....
- Значение идиомы play hooky [play hooky] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stay out of school to play. Carl is failing in school because he has played hooky so many timesduring the year....
- Getting Rid of Bugs and Rodents Apartment Manager: This is the one-bedroom apartment we have for rent. Let me show you around. Sherin: Wait! Did you see that? It looked like a Mouse or a Rat.... ...
- Значение идиомы on one’s last legs [on one’s last legs] {adj. phr.} Failing; near the end. Theblacksmith’s business is on its last legs. The dog is old andsick. He is on his last legs. Compare: ONE... ...
- Planning a Business Luncheon One of my co-workers, Betty, was Retiring this month after working for the company 23 years. I was put In charge of planning a retirement lunch In her honor at... ...
- Значение идиомы go along [go along] {v.} 1. To move along; continue. Uncle Bill made upthe story as he went along. Compare: GO ON. 2. To go together oras company; go for fun. –... ...
- Значение идиомы rise from the ashes [rise from the ashes] {v. phr.} To rise from ruin; start anew. Ayear after flunking out of medical school, Don rose from the ashes andpassed his qualifying exams for the... ...
- Значение идиомы ride roughshod over [ride roughshod over] {v. phr.} To do as you wish withoutconsidering the wishes of ; treat with scorn or lackof courtesy; show no sympathy for. The city officials roderoughshod over... ...
- An Untrustworthy Co-worker Vicky: Did I Imagine it or did you just give Gavin The cold shoulder? Gerard: You didn’t imagine it. I’m not too happy with him. Vicky: Why? What did he... ...
- Значение идиомы high jinks [high jinks] {n. phr.}, {informal} Noisy or rough gaiety; wildplay; tricks. The sailors were on shore leave, and high jinks wereto be expected. The high school seniors engaged in high... ...
- 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... ...
- Перевод слова manager Manager – управляющий, руководитель, менеджер Перевод слова Manager of distribution – менеджер отдела сбыта branch manager – заведующий отделением, заведующий филиалом campaign manager – руководитель избирательной кампании He was appointed... ...
- Перевод идиомы all-out-effort, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all-out-effort Перевод: основательное усилие; много усилий Пример: We are making an all-out-effort to finish our work. Мы прилагаем все усилия, чтобы закончить работу....