Значение идиомы rotten egg

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1. Перевод слова rottenRotten — гнилой, прогнивший, испорченный Перевод слова Rotten trunk — трухлявый ствол rotten egg — тухлое яйцо to be rotten at the core — быть насквозь испорченным rotten iron — проржавевшее железо I was feeling Rotten. Я чувствовал себя просто отвратительно. It smells like Rotten eggs. Воняет как тухлые яйца. He’s spoilt Rotten. Он вконец ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы rotten to the core[rotten to the core] {adj. phr.} 1. Thoroughly decayed or spoiled. This apple is inedible; it is brown and soft and rotten to thecore. 2. In total moral collapse. The Communist government of Cubais rotten to the core....
3. Значение идиомы slow burn[slow burn] {n.}, {informal} A slowly increasing feeling of anger. The boys kept teasing John, and watched him do a slow burn. Barbara’s slow burn ended only when Mary explained themisunderstanding....
4. Значение идиомы boys will be boys[boys will be boys] Boys are only children and must sometimes get into mischief or trouble or behave too roughly. Boys will be boys and make a lot of noise, so John’s mother told him and his friends to play in the park instead of the back yard....
5. Значение идиомы in character[in character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In agreement with aperson’s character or personality; in the way that a person usuallybehaves or is supposed to behave; as usual; characteristic; typical;suitable. John was very rude at the party, and that was not incharacter because he is usually very polite. The way Judycomforted the little girl was ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы wet behind the ears[wet behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not experienced; notknowing how to do something; new in a job or place. The new studentis still wet behind the ears; he has not yet learned the tricks thatthe boys play on each other. Compare: DRY BEHIND THE EARS....
7. Значение идиомы separate the men from the boys[separate the men from the boys] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show whohas strength, courage and loyalty and find who do not. When theship hit an iceberg and sank, it separated the men from the boys. The mile run separates the men from the boys....
8. Значение идиомы out of character[out of character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in agreement with aperson’s character or personality; not in the way that a personusually behaves or is expected to behave; not usual; unsuitable;uncharacteristic. Mary is a nice girl. Her fit of temper was out ofcharacter. 2. Not in character; unsuitable for a part or character. It ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы get one’s goat[get one’s goat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a person disgustedor angry. The boy’s laziness all summer got his father’s goat. The slow service at the cafe got Mr. Robinson’s goat....
10. Значение идиомы sterling character[sterling character] {n. phr.} A person of irreproachablecharacter; one of the highest professional standards. The nomineefor the Supreme Court must be a sterling character in every possibleway....
11. Значение идиомы get one’s number[get one’s number] or [have one’s number] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tofind out or know what kind of person somebody is. The boys soon hadthe new student’s number. The girls got their new roommate’snumber the first week of school....
12. Значение идиомы take off[take off] {v. phr.} 1a. To leave fast; depart suddenly; run away. The dog took off after a rabbit. Compare: LIGHT OUT. 1b.{informal} To go away; leave. The six boys got into the car andtook off for the drug store. 2. To leave on a flight, begin going up. A helicopter is able to take ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы go Dutch[go Dutch] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go out for fun together buthave each person pay for himself. High school students often goDutch to basketball games. Sometimes boys and girls go Dutch ondates. The girl knew her boyfriend had little money, so sheoffered to go Dutch. Compare: DUTCH TREAT....
14. Значение идиомы game at which two can play[game at which two can play] {n. phr.} A plan, trick, or way ofacting that both sides may use. Rough football is a game two canplay. Politics is a game at which two can play....
15. Перевод слова learnedLearned — ученый, научный, мудреный Перевод слова Learned scholar — ученый муж learned in the law — сведущий в юриспруденции learned society — научное общество learned book — мудреная книга Bessie’s mind was not quite in tune with the profundities of that Learned journal. Уму Бесси был чужд высокопарный стиль этого ученого журнала. It looks ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы fraidy-cat[fraidy-cat] or [fraid-cat] or [scaredy-cat] or [scared cat] {n.},{informal} A shy person; someone who is easily frightened. — Usuallyused by or to children. Tom was a fraidy-cat and wouldn’t go in thewater....
17. Значение идиомы fairy godmother[fairy godmother] {n.} 1. A fairy believed to help and take care ofa baby as it grows up. 2. A person who helps and does much foranother. The rich man played fairy godmother to the boys and had abaseball field made for them. Jane was a fairy godmother to herpoorer friends....
18. 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....
19. Значение идиомы let off steam[let off steam] or [blow off steam] {v. phr.} 1. To let or makesteam escape; send out steam. The janitor let off some steambecause the pressure was too high. 2. {informal} To get rid ofphysical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be veryactive physically after forced quiet. After the long ride on thebus, ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы hold the fort[hold the fort] {v. phr.} 1. To defend a fort successfully; fightoff attackers. The little group held the fort for days until helpcame. 2. {informal} To keep a position against opposing forces. Friends of civil liberties held the fort during a long debate. 3.{informal} to keep service or operations going It was ChristmasEve, and a ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы a lot[a lot] {n.}, {informal} A large number or amount; very many or very much; lots. I learned a lot in Mr. Smith’s class. A lot of our friends are going to the beach this summer. — Often used like an adverb. Ella is a jolly girl; she laughs a lot. Grandfather was very sick last ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы by inches[by inches] {adv. phr.} By small or slow degrees; little by little; gradually. The river was rising by inches. They got a heavy wooden beam under the barn for a lever, and managed to move it by inches. He was dying by inches....
23. Значение идиомы take one’s name in vain[take one’s name in vain] {v. phr.} 1. To call upon as awitness to your truth or honesty when you are lying; swear by untruthfully. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God invain. 2. {informal} To talk about a person or mention his name. «Did I hear someone taking my name ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы fall to[fall to] {v.} 1. To begin to work. The boys fell to and quicklycut the grass. Syn.: TURN TO. 2. To begin to fight. They took outtheir swords and fell to. 3. To begin to eat. The hungry boys fellto before everyone sat down. 4. Begin; start. The old friends metand fell to talking about ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы first come, first served[first come, first served] {truncated sent.}, {informal} If youarrive first, you will be served first; people will be waited on inthe order they come; the person who comes first will have his turnfirst. Get in line for your ice cream, boys. First come, firstserved. The rule in the restaurant is first come, first served. The ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы slow on the draw[slow on the draw] {adj. phr.} Not very smart; having difficultyfiguring things out. Poor Eric doesn’t get very good grades inphysics; when it comes to problem-solving, he is rather slow on thedraw....
27. Значение идиомы welcome mat[welcome mat] {n.} 1. A mat for wiping your shoes on, often withthe word «welcome» on it, that is placed in front of a door. Motherbought a welcome mat for our new house. 2. {informal} A warm welcome;a friendly greeting. — Used in such phrases as «the welcome mat isout» and «put out the welcome ... Читать далее...
28. These two country boys, brothers, were knocking aroundThese two country boys, brothers, were knocking around one lazy summer day and thought it would be a good prank to push over the outhouse. They crept up from an advantageous direction like a couple of commandos, pushed the outhouse over on one side and headed for the woods. They circled round and returned home ... Читать далее...
29. Towards and AwayOne day many years ago, a fisherman’s wife blessed her husband with twin sons. They loved the children very much, but couldn’t think of what to name their children. Finally, after several days, the fisherman said, «Let’s not decide on names right now. If we wait a little while, the names will simply occur to ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы meatball[meatball] {n.}, {slang} A dull, boring, slow-witted, oruninteresting person. You’ll never get an interesting story out ofthat meatball — stop inviting him....
31. Значение идиомы out of circulation[out of circulation] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not out in the companyof friends, other people, and groups; not active; not joining in whatothers are doing. John has a job after school and is out ofcirculation with his friends. Contrast: IN CIRCULATION....
32. 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....
33. Значение идиомы put up to[put up to] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk to and make do; persuadeto; get to do. Older boys put us up to painting the statue red. Compare: EGG ON....
34. Значение идиомы copy cat[copy cat] n. Someone who copies another person’s work or manner. — Usually used by children or when speaking to children. He called me a copy cat just because my new shoes look like his....
35. Значение идиомы flower child[flower child] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A young person whobelieves in nonviolence and carries flowers around to symbolize hispeace-loving nature. Flower children are supposed to be nonviolent, but they sure make a lot of noise when they demonstrate! 2. Anyperson who cannot cope with reality. «Face facts, Suzie, stop beingsuch a flower child!»...
36. Значение идиомы sell down the river[sell down the river] {v. phr.} To give harmful information aboutsomeone or something to one’s enemies; betray. The traitor sold hiscountry down the river to the enemy army. The criminal told thehiding place of his companions and sold them down the river. Compare:SELL OUT....
37. Значение идиомы cheapskate[cheapskate] {n.}, {informal} A selfish or stingy person; a person who will not spend much. — An insulting term. None of the girls like to go out on a date with him because he is a cheapskate....
38. Значение идиомы wise guy[wise guy] {n. phr.}, {informal} A person who acts as if he weresmarter than other people; a person who jokes or shows off too much Bill is a wise guy and displeases others by what he says....
39. Значение идиомы birds of a feather flock together[birds of a feather flock together] People who are alike often become friends or are together; if you are often with certain people, you may be their friends or like them. — A proverb. Don’t be friends with bad boys. People think that birds of a feather flock together....
40. Значение идиомы take down a notch[take down a notch] or [take down a peg] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tomake less proud or sure of himself. The team was feelingproud of its record, but last week the boys were taken down a peg by abad defeat....