Значение идиомы put out of the way

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1. Перевод слова dictatorDictator — диктатор Перевод слова Military dictator — военный диктатор ruthless dictator — безжалостный диктатор to overthrow the dictator — свергнуть диктатора He’s a regular little Dictator! Он настоящий маленький диктатор! The rebels tried to topple the Dictator. Повстанцы попытались свергнуть диктатора. The news reported the ouster of the Dictator. Новости сообщили о свержения диктатора. ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы take ill[take ill] or [take sick] {v.} To become sick. Father took sickjust before his birthday. — Used in the passive with the samemeaning. The man was taken ill on the train....
3. Government Reactions to ProtestsTom: Have you seen the news? Marianne: No, what’s happening? Tom: People in McQuillanland are Rising up against the Dictator and Rallying against his government. Marianne: Wow, this is big. I thought the dictator would order a Media blackout and we wouldn’t hear any news out of McQuillanland. Tom: There is a media blackout, but ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы clip one’s wings[clip one’s wings] {v. phr.} To limit or hold you back, bring you under control; prevent your success. When the new president tried to become dictator, the generals soon clipped his wings. Jim was spending too much time on dates when he needed to study so his father stopped his allowance; that clipped his wings....
5. Значение идиомы ear to the ground[ear to the ground] {n. phr.}, {informal} Attention directed to theway things are going, or seem likely to go, or to the way people feeland think. The city manager kept an ear to the ground for a whilebefore deciding to raise the city employees’ pay. Reporters keepan ear to the ground so as to know ... Читать далее...
6. A pregnant woman is about to give birthA pregnant woman is about to give birth. The doctor has her on the delivery table, legs up in the stirrups. Suddenly, he sees the top of a head push through. Then the baby pops its head out and says to the doctor, «Are you my dad?». The doctor says, «No, I am your doctor!». ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова sickSick — 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!...
8. Значение идиомы put to sleep[put to sleep] {v. phr.} 1. To cause to fall asleep. Mother usedto put us to sleep by telling us a good-night story and giving us akiss. 2. To kill with an injection. Dr. Murphy, the veterinarian, put our sick, old dog to sleep....
9. Giving Bad News and CondolencesI was at the hospital at with my friend, Wendy. Her father was in an accident and she was waiting to talk to the doctor. Doctor: Hello, I’m Dr. Johnson. How are you holding up? Wendy: Oh, I’m fine. Is there any news? Doctor: Yes. I have examined your father’s Test results and I’m afraid ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы way[way] See: ALL THE WAY or THE WHOLE WAY, BY THE WAY, BY WAY OF, COME A LONG WAY, CUT BOTH WAYS or CUT TWO WAYS, EVERY WHICH WAY, FROMWAY BACK, GO OUT OF ONE’S WAY, HARD WAY, HAVE A WAY WITH, IN A BADWAY, IN A BIG WAY, IN A FAMILY WAY, IN A ... Читать далее...
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 ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы in the wrong[in the wrong] {adj. phr.} With moral or legal right or truthagainst you; against justice, truth, or fact; wrong. In attacking asmaller boy, Jack was plainly in the wrong. Mary was in the wrongto drink from a finger bowl. Since he had put pennies behind thefuses, Bill was in the wrong when fire broke out. ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы make one’s bed and lie in it[make one’s bed and lie in it] To be responsible for what you havedone and so to have to accept the bad results. Billy smoked one ofhis father’s cigars and now he is sick. He made his bed, now let himlie in it. Compare: FACE THE MUSIC....
14. Little Johnny was 7 years old, and like other boys his ageLittle Johnny was 7 years old, and like other boys his age, rather curious. He had been hearing quite a bit about courting from other boys and he wondered what it was and how it was done. One day he took his questions to his mother, and she became flustered. Instead of explaining things to ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы marked man[marked man] {n. phr.} A man whose behavior has made him the objectof suspicion; a man whose life may be in danger. When Dave dared tocriticize the dictator openly, he became a marked man....
16. Steve is going on an ocean cruise, and he tells his doctorSteve is going on an ocean cruise, and he tells his doctor that he’s worried about getting real seasick. The doctor tells him, «Just eat two pounds of stewed tomatoes before you leave the dock.» Steve says, «Will that keep me from getting sick?» The doctor says, «No, but it’ll look real pretty in the ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы as — as —[as — as —] — Used with an adjective or adverb in a comparison or with the effect of a superlative. John is as tall as his father now. I didn’t do as badly today as I did yesterday. John’s father gave him a hard job and told him to do as well as possible. ... Читать далее...
18. One day the teacher decides to play an animal gameOne day the teacher decides to play an animal game. She holds up a picture of a giraffe and asks if anyone knows what it is. No one raises his/her hand. The teacher says «See it’s long neck? What animal has a long neck?» Sally holds up her hand and asks if it is a ... Читать далее...
19. Nauseous sexPatient: Doctor I’m having trouble having sex with my wife. When I get close enough to her, I get nauseous. When I insert, even an inch or two, I get sick to my stomach. Doctor: Hmmmm, that does sound serious. Let me see it. Patient sticks out his tongue…...
20. One day shortly after the birth of their new babyOne day shortly after the birth of their new baby, the mother had to go out to do some errands. So the proud papa stayed home to watch his wonderful new son. Soon after the mother left, the baby started to cry. The father did everything he could think of to do but the baby ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы kill time[kill time] {v. phr.} To cause the time to pass more rapidly; wastetime. The plane trip to Hong Kong was long and tiring, but wemanaged to kill time by watching several movies....
22. Значение идиомы in charge[in charge] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, 1. In authority or control; in aposition to care for or supervise; responsible. If you have anyquestions, ask the boss. He’s in charge. 2. Under care orsupervision. The sick man was taken in charge by the doctor. During your visit to the library, you will be in the librarian’scharge. ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы go to it![go to it!] {v. phr.} An expression of encouragement meaning goahead; proceed. «Go to it!» my father cried enthusiastically, whenI told him I had decided to become a doctor....
24. Being Diagnosed With and Treated For CancerVivian: Do you see this Lump? I’m sure I have Cancer. Guy: Don’t Jump to conclusions. It could be something completely Benign. Vivian: I know it’s not benign. It’s got to be a Malignant tumor. The cancer is probably at Stage two or three already. The Oncologist will probably want to start me on Radiation ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы follow in one’s footsteps[follow in one’s footsteps] also [follow in one’s tracks] {v. phr.}To follow someone’s example; follow someone exactly, He followed inhis father’s footsteps and became a doctor. Compare: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON....
26. Перевод идиомы from the bottom of one’s heart, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: from the bottom of one’s heart Перевод: с настоящими, неподдельными чувствами; искренне Пример: I thanked the doctor from the bottom of my heart for helping my daughter when she was sick. Я искренне поблагодарил врача за то, что он помог моей дочери, когда он была больна....
27. Перевод идиомы make someone sick, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: make someone sick Перевод: вызывать у кого-либо отвращение Пример: The attitude of the woman next door makes me sick. Отношение женщины, которая живет по соседству, вызывает у меня отвращения....
28. In the back woods of ArkansasIn the back woods of Arkansas, Mr. Stewart’s wife went into labor in the middle of the night, and the doctor was called out to assist in the delivery. To keep the nervous father-to-be busy, the doctor handed him a lantern and said, «Here, you hold this high so I can see what I’m doing.» ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы soak up[soak up] {v.} 1. To take up water or other liquid as a spongedoes. The rag soaked up the water that I spilled. 2. To use asponge or something like a sponge to take up liquid. John soaked upthe water with the rag. 3. {informal} To take up into yourself in theway a sponge takes ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы kill off[kill off] {v.} To kill or end completely; destroy. The factorydumped poisonous wastes into the river and killed off the fish. The president suggested a new law to Congress but many members ofCongress were against the idea and they killed it off. Mother madeNancy practice her dancing an hour every day; Nancy got tired ofdancing ... Читать далее...
31. This old man in his eighties got up and was putting onThis old man in his eighties got up and was putting on his coat. His wife said, «Where are you going?» He said, «I’m going to the doctor.» And she said, «Why? Are you sick?» «No,» he said. «I’m going to get me some of those new Viagra pills.» So his wife got up out ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы within call[within call] or [within hail] {adv. phr.} 1. Near enough to heareach other’s voices. When the two ships were within hail, theirofficers exchanged messages. Billy’s mother told him to staywithin call because supper was nearly ready. 2. In a place where youcan be reached by phone, radio, or TV and be called. The sick manwas ... Читать далее...
33. 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....
34. 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....
35. Значение идиомы for the better[for the better] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With a better result; forsomething that is better. The doctor felt that moving Father to adry climate would be for the better. The new large print in thebook is a change for the better. Compare: TAKE A TURN. Contrast: FORTHE WORSE....
36. Значение идиомы kill the goose that laid the golden egg[kill the goose that laid the golden egg] To spoil something thatis good or something that you have, by being greedy. — A proverb. Mrs. Jones gives you an apple from her tree whenever you go by herhouse, but don’t kill the goose that laid the golden egg by botheringher too much....
37. Значение идиомы out of date[out of date] {adj. phr.} Old fashioned; superseded; no longervalid; too old to be used. Father’s suit is out of date; he needs anew one. The news magazines in the doctor’s office were all out ofdate....
38. Перевод слова animalAnimal — животное, зверь Перевод слова Dumb animal — бессловесная тварь animal fat — животный жир free animal — животное, находящееся на свободе Man is a rational Animal. Человек — это разумное животное. She loves all kinds of Animals. Она любит все виды животных. The Animal died a painful death. Животное умерло мучительной смертью. Примеры ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы like father, like son[like father, like son] A son is usually like his father in the wayhe acts. — A proverb. Frank’s father has been on the city council;he is now the mayor, and is running for governor. Frank is on thestudent council and is likely to he class president. Like father, likeson. Mr. Jones and Tommy are ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы a little[a little] {n.} or {adj.} A small amount ; some. — Usually «a little» is different in meaning from «little», which emphasizes the negative; «a little» means «some»; but «little» means «not much». We say «We thought that the paper was all gone, but a little was left.» But we say, «We thought we still ... Читать далее...