Значение идиомы run a tight ship

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1. Значение идиомы sit tight [sit tight] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make no move or change; staywhere you are. – Often used as a command. Sit tight; I’ll be readyto go in a few minutes. The doctor said to sit tight until hearrived. The gangsters sat tight in the mountains while the policelooked for them. Compare: STAND PAT....
2. Перевод слова tight Tight – тугой, плотно пригнанный Перевод слова Tight belt – туго затянутый пояс tight case – непромокаемый чехол the nut is tight – гайка завинчена до упора Hold on Tight! Держись крепче! The door was shut Tight. Дверь была плотно закрыта. I kept my eyes Tight shut. Я держал глаза плотно закрытыми....
3. Значение идиомы tight end [tight end] {n.} An end in football who plays close to the tacklein the line. The tight end is used to catch passes but most oftento block. Contrast: SPLIT END....
4. Значение идиомы landing ship [landing ship] {n.} A ship built to land troops and army equipmenton a beach for an invasion. The landing ship came near the beach, doors in the bow opened, and marines ran out....
5. Значение идиомы tight squeeze [tight squeeze] {n. phr.} A difficult situation; financialtroubles. The Browns aren’t going out to dinner these days; theyare in a tight squeeze....
6. Значение идиомы tight-lipped [tight-lipped] {adj.} A taciturn person; one who doesn’t say much. The witness was tight-lipped about what she saw for fear ofphysical retaliation by the mob....
7. Перевод идиомы sit tight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: sit tight Перевод: терпеливо ждать чего-либо Пример: Please sit tight for a few minutes while I go and get a police officer. Пожалуйста, посидите спокойно несколько минут, пока я схожу за офицером полиции....
8. Значение идиомы ship come in [ship come in] All the money a person has wished for is received;wealth comes to a person. Used with a possessive. When my shipcomes in, I will take a trip to Norway. Mr. Brown is just waitingfor his ship to come in....
9. Перевод идиомы tight spot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: tight spot Перевод: трудная ситуация, положение Пример: We are in a very tight spot since the top salesman quit. Мы находимся в очень трудном положении, потому что ведущий продавец уволился....
10. Перевод слова ship Ship – судно, корабль; перевозить Перевод слова Merchant ship – торговое судно ship of war – военный корабль to ship goods by rail – перевозить груз по железной дороге All the people were Shipped. Все поднялись на борт. The Ship will unload tomorrow. Судно будет разгружаться завтра. It was among the first firms to Ship […]...
11. Значение идиомы give up the ship [give up the ship] {v. phr.} To stop fighting and surrender; stoptrying or hoping to do something. “Don’t give up the ship, John,”said his father when John failed a test....
12. 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!”...
13. Перевод идиомы keep / have somebody on a tight / short leash, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep / have somebody on a tight / short leash Перевод: держать кого-либо в узде, держать на коротком поводке Пример: He doesn’t go out with the guys much now that his girlfriend is around to keep him on a tight leash. Он не часто гуляет с друзьями теперь, когда его девушка постоянно рядом с […]...
14. Перевод идиомы in a tight spot / in a tough spot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in a tight spot / in a tough spot Перевод: в трудном положении, ситуации Пример: The man was in a tight spot after he lost his job. Мужчина находился в трудном положении, когда потерял работу....
15. Перевод идиомы sleep tight / sleep well, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: sleep tight / sleep well Перевод: (употребляется как пожелание на ночь) спокойной ночи, хороших снов Пример: Sleep tight, Bobby. See you in the morning. Хороших снов, Бобби. Увидимся утром....
16. Пословица / поговорка shape up or ship out – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: shape up or ship out Пословица / поговорка: shape up or ship out разг. Перевод: или веди себя как следует, или уходи Пример: The employee was told to shape up or ship out because of her bad attitude. Служащей сказали, чтобы она кончала с этим делом, или убиралась к чертям из-за своего […]...
17. Значение идиомы up tight [up tight] or [uptight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Worried, irritated, excessively eager or anxious. Why are you so uptightabout getting that job? The more you worry, the less you’ll succeed....
18. An old lady was standing at the railing of the cruise ship An old lady was standing at the railing of the cruise ship holding her hat on tight, so that it would not blow off in the wind. A gentleman approached her and said: “Pardon me, madam. I do not intend to be forward, but did you know that your dress is blowing up in this […]...
19. Перевод сленгового выражения jump ship, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: jump ship Перевод: уйти с работы; попасть из одной ситуации в другую Пример: When the company announced that it was losing money, many of its employees jumped ship. Когда компания объявила, что она теряет деньги, многие из ее работников уволились....
20. Значение идиомы tight money [tight money] {n. phr.} The opposite of inflation, when money ishard to borrow from the banks. The government decided that tightmoney is the way to bring down inflation....
21. Getting Around Regulations Michael: I have some Qualms about how we’re handling these accounts. Leona: What do you mean? Michael: There are strict Regulations governing what we can and cannot do, and I think we’re Violating those regulations. Leona: Listen, it’s a matter of Interpretation. We’re not Flouting any regulations. We’re just not Following the letter of the […]...
22. Перевод слова space-ship Space-ship – космический корабль Перевод слова Reusable spaceship – многоразовый космический корабль supply spaceship – транспортный космический корабль launch a spaceship – запустить космический корабль The Spaceship orbited successfully. Корабль успешно вышел на орбиту. The Spaceship blazed out into space. Космический корабль сверкал/сиял в космическом пространстве. What time does the Spaceship lift off? Когда старт […]...
23. An old sailing ship is becalmed at sea An old sailing ship is becalmed at sea with a full complement of sailors. They are stuck there for days and days with nothing to do. One morning the captain decides he is going to lay on some entertainment for the men. He orders a barrel to be placed on the top deck. It has […]...
24. Перевод слова strict Strict – строгий, точный Перевод слова The strict truth – истинная правда the strict import of the word – точное значение слова to give strict orders – приказывать строго-настрого The doctor enjoined a Strict diet. Доктор предписал строгую диету. The army has a Strict code of conduct. В армии строгие правила поведения. Mike had had […]...
25. Значение идиомы hog-tie [hog-tie] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tie so it is unable tomove or escape. The Cowboy caught a calf and hog-tied it. 2. Tomake someone unable to act freely; limit. The welfare worker wantedto help at once, but rules and regulations hog-tied her, so she couldonly report the case....
26. Значение идиомы at sea [at sea ] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On an ocean voyage; on a journey by ship. They had first met at sea. 2. Out on the ocean; away from land. By the second day the ship was well out at sea. Charles had visited a ship in dock, but he had never been on […]...
27. Значение идиомы stand on ceremony [stand on ceremony] {v. phr.} To follow strict rules of politeness;be very formal with other people. – Usually used with a helping verbin the negative. Grandmother does not stand on ceremony when hergrandchildren call....
28. Значение идиомы fall asleep at the switch [fall asleep at the switch] {v. phr.} To fail to perform anexpected task; be remiss in one’s duty. The two airplanes wouldn’thave collided, if the control tower operator hadn’t fallen asleep atthe switch. The dean promised our department $250,000 but thefoundation never sent the money because someone in the dean’s officefell asleep at the switch....
29. Перевод слова marine Marine – морской Перевод слова Marine engineering – кораблестроение marine boiler – судовой котел marine cable – морской кабель He dishonored the uniform and did not deserve to be a Marine. Он опозорил честь мундира, и недостоин быть в рядах морской пехоты. Marine insurance is governed by a strict series of rules and regulations. Морское […]...
30. Значение идиомы clamp down [clamp down] {v.}, {informal} To put on strict controls; enforce rules or laws. After the explosion, police clamped down and let no more visitors inside the monument. The school clamped down on smoking. When the crowds became bigger and wilder, the police clamped down on them and made everyone go home....
31. Перевод слова regulation Regulation – регулирование, упорядочивание, нормы Перевод слова Regulation of affairs – упорядочение дел regulation of prices – регулирование цен customs regulations – таможенные инструкции hospital regulations – больничный распорядок We obeyed the Regulation that no cars be [should be] parked there. Мы подчинились указанию, что стоянка автомобилей здесь запрещена. All companies must comply with the […]...
32. Перевод слова organization Organization – организация, формирование Перевод слова The organization of a new club – организация нового клуба the organization of a new government – формирование нового правительства to admit new members into an organization – принимать в организацию новых членов We must try to instil some order into the Organization. Мы должны попытаться привнести некоторый порядок […]...
33. Значение идиомы heave to [heave to] {v.} To bring a ship to a stop; bring a sailing ship toa standstill by setting the sails in a certain way. “Heave to!” thecaptain shouted to his crew. We fired a warning shot across thefront of the pirate ship to make her heave to....
34. Mental Disorders Dr. Miao: At Berthiaume College, we take Mental health issues very seriously. That’s why we have so many mental health services on campus. Dean: Such as? Dr. Miao: Well, for example, there is a meeting tonight of our Support group for Anorexics and Bulimics. Tomorrow night, I’ll be speaking to a group of students about […]...
35. Значение идиомы lie to [lie to] {v.} Of a ship: To stay in one place facing against thewind; stop. Our ship will lie to outside the harbor untildaylight. Compare: LAY TO....
36. Correcting Misunderstandings at Work I work in our company’s Toledo office and I was meeting with my Counterpart in our Raleigh office. I was trying to explain to her our new proposal to make some changes in the Corporate structure. But, it wasn’t going very well. Rory: So, with the new plan, the managers would Report directly to the […]...
37. Значение идиомы shore leave [shore leave] {n.} Permission given to a man in the Navy to leavehis ship and go where he wants for a certain length of time. Jimwent to visit New York when he was given three days’ shore leave. The ship did not dock long enough for the sailors to get shoreleave....
38. Значение идиомы put in [put in] {v.} 1. To add to what has been said; say inaddition to what others say. While the boys were discussing the caraccident, Ben put in that the road was icy. My father put in aword for me and I got the job. 2. To buy and keep in a store to sell. He […]...
39. Значение идиомы high on [high on] {adj. phr.} 1. Intoxicated on some drug or alcoholicdrink. Rob was severely scolded by the dean for always being highon marijuana. 2. Enthusiastic about something. Jeff is high onBeethoven and Brahms....
40. Значение идиомы walk the plank [walk the plank] {v. phr.} 1. To walk off a board extended over theside of a ship and be drowned. The pirates captured the ship andforced the crew to walk the plank. 2. {informal} To resign from a jobbecause someone makes you do it. When a new owner bought the store, the manager had to […]...