Значение идиомы railroad

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1. Перевод слова railroadRailroad — железная дорога Перевод слова Railroad bridge — железнодорожный мост railroad embankment — железнодорожная насыпь railroad king — железнодорожный магнат one-track railroad line — одноколейка The Railroad trended to the right. Железная дорога отклонялась вправо. Railroad strikes are disrupting deliveries. Из-за забастовок на железной дороге доставка невозможна. The bulldozer made a cut for the ... Читать далее...
2. A big-city lawyer was representing the railroad in a lawsuitA big-city lawyer was representing the railroad in a lawsuit filed by an old rancher. The rancher’s prize bull was missing from the section through which the railroad passed. The rancher only wanted to be paid the fair value of the bull. The case was scheduled to be tried before the justice of the peace ... Читать далее...
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. Перевод слова wealthyWealthy — богатый Перевод слова To envy a wealthy man — завидовать богатому человеку painting wealthy in details — живопись, богатая деталями come from a wealthy background — родиться в богатой семье She’s hoping to snare a Wealthy husband. Она надеется заполучить богатого мужа. He is a Wealthy entrepreneur. Он состоятельный предприниматель. She is from ... Читать далее...
5. 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...
6. 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...
7. Значение идиомы iron horse[iron horse] {n.}, {informal} A railroad locomotive; the engine ofa railroad train. In its first days, the iron horse frightened manypeople as it roared across country scattering sparks....
8. Значение идиомы push around[push around] {v.}, {informal} To be bossy with; bully. Don’ttry to push me around! Paul is always pushing the smaller childrenaround....
9. Значение идиомы in force[in force] {adj. phr.} 1. To be obeyed. New times for eatingmeals are now in force. Syn.: IN EFFECT. 2. In a large group. People went to see the parade in force. Syn.: EN MASSE....
10. 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....
11. 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?...
12. 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....
13. Перевод слова forceForce — сила, мощь; заставлять, принуждать Перевод слова With all one’s force — изо всех сил the force of circumstances — сила обстоятельств to force a confession — вынудить признание to force an entry — ворваться, вломиться Peace cannot be imposed by Force. Мир не может быть навязан силой. In both these two reasons there ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы force play[force play] or [force-out] {n.} A play in baseball in which arunner is out because he does not run to the next base before thefielder with the ball touches the base. Bob was out at second basewhen Joe hit into a force play....
15. Значение идиомы out in force[out in force] {adv. phr.} Present in very large numbers; en masse. On the Fourth of July the police cars are out in force in theChicago area....
16. Перевод слова air forceAir force — воздушные войска Перевод слова Air force one — президентский самолет air force unit — авиачасть air force base — авиационная база ВВС offensive air force — наступательные силы и средства ВВС military air forces — военно-воздушные силы; военная авиация; ВВС Происхождение слова air force Оба слова фразы имеют самостоятельное значение:...
17. Значение идиомы beat down[beat down] {v.} 1. To crush or break the spirit of; win over; conquer. All their defenses were beaten down by the tanks. 2. {informal} a. To try to get reduced; force down by discussing. Can we beat down the price? B. To persuade or force to accept alower price or easier payments. He tried ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы lay on the line[lay on the line] or [put on the line] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Topay or offer to pay. The sponsors had to lay nearly a milliondollars on the line to keep the show on TV. The bank is putting$5,000 on the line as a reward to anyone who catches the robber. Compare: PUT UP. 2. ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы be on to[be on to] {v. phr.} To understand the motives of someone; not be deceived. Jack keeps telling us how wealthy his family is, but we are on to him....
20. Значение идиомы labor of love[labor of love] {n. phr.} Something done for personal pleasure andnot pay or profit. Building the model railroad was a labor of lovefor the retired engineer....
21. Значение идиомы cut in[cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. — Often used with «on». A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы section gang[section gang] or [section crew] {n.} A group of railroad workerswho watch and repair a number of miles of track. The section crewwas called out to fix the broken bridge....
23. Значение идиомы ups and downs[ups and downs] {n. phr.} Vicissitudes; alternating periods betweengood and bad times; changes in fortune. He is now a wealthy stocktrader, but at the beginning of his career he, too, had many ups anddowns....
24. 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....
25. Значение идиомы sell one on[sell one on] {v. phr.} To persuade someone to do something. Wewere able to sell our wealthy uncle on the idea of having a jointfamily vacation in Hawaii....
26. Значение идиомы well-heeled[well-heeled] {adj.}, {slang} Wealthy; having plenty of money. Bob’s father, who is well-heeled, gave him a sports car. Compare: INCLOVER, ON EASY STREET....
27. Значение идиомы sail close to the wind[sail close to the wind] {v. phr.} To be on the borderline betweenlegality and illegality. The wealthy tycoon sailed close to thewind during Prohibition....
28. Значение идиомы make a match[make a match] {v. phr.} To bring a man and woman together for thepurpose of an engagement or marriage. Sheila’s aunt is anxious tomake a match between her and an attractive, wealthy man....
29. Значение идиомы lie in state[lie in state] {v. phr.} Of a dead person: To lie in a place ofhonor, usually in an open coffin, and be seen by the public beforeburial. When the president died, thousands of people saw his bodylying in state....
30. Значение идиомы call girl[call girl] {n.}, {slang} A prostitute catering to wealthy clientele, especially one who is contacted by telephone for an appointment. Rush Street is full of call girls....
31. 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....
32. Перевод идиомы all the livelong day, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: all the livelong day Перевод: весь день, на протяжении всего дня Пример: I know the words to the song, “I’ve been working on the railroad, all the livelong day.” Я знаю слова к этой песне: “Я работаю на железной дороге весь день напролет”....
33. Значение идиомы asleep at the switch[asleep at the switch] {adj. phr.} 1. Asleep when it is one’s duty to move a railroad switch for cars to go on the right track. The new man was asleep at the switch and the two trains crashed. 2. {informal} Failing to act promptly as expected, not alert to an opportunity. When the ducks ... Читать далее...
34. 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....
35. Значение идиомы turn up one’s toes[turn up one’s toes] {v. phr.}, {slang} To die. One morning thechildren found that their pet mouse had turned up his toes, so theyhad a funeral for him. Compare: PUSH UP THE DAISIES....
36. Значение идиомы sign on[sign on] {v. phr.} 1. To sign an agreement to become an employee. The new cowboys signed on with the wealthy rancher in Nevada. 2.To start a radio or television broadcast. Station WLAK signs onevery morning at 6 A. M. Contrast: SIGN OFF....
37. Значение идиомы made of money[made of money] {adj. phr.} Very rich; wealthy. Mr. Jones buyshis children everything they want. He must be made of money. Compare:MONEY TO BURN....
38. Значение идиомы speed up[speed up] {v.} To go faster than before; also, to make go faster. The car speeded up when it reached the country. Push in thethrottle to speed up the engine. Compare: PICK UP. Contrast: SLOWDOWN....
39. Значение идиомы state-of-the-art[state-of-the-art] {adj. phr.} The best and — the latest any fieldof research can offer; modern; the latest; the most advanced. State-of-the-art personal computers may cost a little more than oldermodels, but may be worth the cost for those who need them. Compare:UP TO DATE....
40. Значение идиомы lounge lizard[lounge lizard] {n. phr.} A well-dressed male fortune hunter whosits around in bars and other public places, and attends many socialevents to try to pick up wealthy women through smart conversation. Harry has the reputation of being a lounge lizard; he is looking fora rich wife....