Значение идиомы run around

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1. The company president called the chief security guardThe company president called the chief security guard into his office. «Chuck, we’ve received a complaint from one of the employees that you are making obscene sexual comments and putting your hands where they don’t belong. These unwanted advances will have to stop.» Chuck looked down at his feet and mumbled, «I’m sorry, Sir. I ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы run after[run after] or [chase after] {v.} 1. To try to find; look for;hunt. The Dramatic Club has to run all over town after things forsetting the stage when it puts on a play. 2. {informal} To seek thecompany of; chase. Some boys spend a lot of time and money runningafter girls....
3. Значение идиомы lead a merry chase[lead a merry chase] {v. phr.} To delay or escape capture by skillfully; make work hard. The deer led thehunter a merry chase. Valerie is leading her boyfriend a merrychase....
4. Значение идиомы give chase[give chase] {v. phr.} To chase or run after someone or something. The dog saw a rabbit and gave chase. The policeman gave chaseto the man who robbed the bank....
5. Перевод идиомы cut to the chase, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cut to the chase Идиома: cut to the chase разг. Перевод: перейти к самому важному Пример: The lawyer cut to the chase and was able to get all of the information quickly. Адвокат перешел к сути дела и смог быстро получить всю необходимую информацию....
6. Значение идиомы take it easy[take it easy] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. or [go easy] or [takethings easy] To go or act slowly, carefully, and gently. — Often usedwith «on». Take it easy. The roads are icy. «Go easy,» saidBilly to the other boys carrying the table down the stairs. «Takeit easy on John and don’t scold him too much,» ... Читать далее...
7. Talking About TimeJuanita: What time is it? Chuck: It’s A quarter to 12. Why? Juanita: At Noon, on the dot, I’m supposed to meet James. Chuck: On the dot? What if you don’t get there until a few minutes Past four? Will you turn into a pumpkin? Juanita: Knock it off. I have good reason to be ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы of a piece[of a piece] {adj. phr.} Of the same kind; in line. — Usually usedwith «with». His quitting the job is of a piece with his droppingout of school....
9. Значение идиомы whip up[whip up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To make or do quickly or easily. Mary whipped up a lunch for the picnic. The reporter whipped up astory about the fire for his paper. 2. To make active; stir toaction; excite. The girls are trying to whip up interest for adance Saturday night. Compare: STIR UP, WHOOP IT ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова chaseChase — гнаться, преследовать, догонять Перевод слова In chase of — в погоне за to chase all fear — отбросить всякий страх to give chase — гнаться, преследовать The dogs saw him running and Chased him. Собаки увидели его бегущим и погнались за ним. She’s been Chasing after that man for years. Она добивалась этого ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы God knows[God knows] or [goodness knows] or [heaven knows] {informal} 1.Maybe God knows but I don’t know and no one else knows. — Often usedwith «only». Do you know where Susan is? God only knows! 2.Surely; certainly. Goodness knows, the poor man needs the money. Heaven only knows, I have tried hard enough....
12. 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....
13. Значение идиомы go chase oneself[go chase oneself] {v. phr.}, {slang} Go away and stop being anuisance. John’s father was busy and told him to go chase himself. The owner of the store told the boys in front to go chasethemselves. Compare: BEAT IT, GO JUMP IN THE LAKE....
14. Значение идиомы off and on[off and on] also [on and off] {adv.} Not regularly; occasionally;sometimes. Joan wrote to a pen pal in England off and on forseveral years. It rained off and on all day. — Sometimes usedwith hyphens like an adjective. A worn-out cord may make a hearingaid work in an off-and-on way. Compare: BY FITS AND STARTS, ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы eyes pop out[eyes pop out] {informal} are very much surprised. — Usedwith a possessive noun or pronoun. Mary’s eyes popped out when hermother entered her classroom. When Joan found a clock radio underthe Christmas tree, her eyes popped out....
16. Значение идиомы wild goose chase[wild goose chase] {n. phr.} An absurd and completely futileerrand. I was on a wild goose chase when I was sent to find a manwho never really existed....
17. Значение идиомы check in[check in] {v.} 1a. To sign your name. The last guests to reach the hotel checked in at 12 o’clock. Contrast: CHECK OUT. 1b. {informal} To arrive. The friends we had invited did not check in until Saturday. 2. To receive back and make a record of it. The coach checked in the football uniforms ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод идиомы wild goose chase, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wild goose chase Перевод: бессмысленная или тщетная погоня, преследование Пример: The man led the police on a wild goose chase when he ran away from them downtown. Полиция тщетно пыталась разыскать этого человека, когда он убежал от них в центр....
19. Значение идиомы get gray hair[get gray hair] or [get gray] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become oldor gray from worrying; become very anxious or worried. — Often usedwith «over». «If John doesn’t join the team, I won’t get gray hairover it,» the coach said. Naughty children are why mothers getgray. Compare: GIVE GRAY HAIR....
20. Значение идиомы home run[home run] {n.} A hit in baseball that allows the batter to runaround all the bases and score a run. Frank hit a home run over theleft field wall in the second inning....
21. Значение идиомы live in[live in] or [room in] {v.}, {informal} To live in the school youattend or the place where you work. Jack decided to live in duringhis freshman year at college. Many women advertise for mother’shelpers to room in with families and help take care of children....
22. Значение идиомы keep company[keep company] {v. phr.} 1. To stay or go along with sothat he will not be lonely to visit with. John kept Andycompany while his parents went to the movies. I’ll go shoppingwith you just to keep you company. 2. To go places together as acouple; date just one person. After keeping company for one ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы go jump in the lake[go jump in the lake] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go away and quitbeing a bother. George was tired of Tom’s advice and told him to gojump in the lake. Compare: GO CHASE YOURSELF, GO FLY A KITE....
24. Значение идиомы give the go-by[give the go-by] {v. phr.} To pay no attention to a person; avoid. John fell in love with Mary, but she gave him the go-by. Theboy raised his hand to answer the question, but the teacher gave himthe go-by. Compare: THE RUNAROUND....
25. 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....
26. Buying Tools at a Hardware StoreChuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay? Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The Power tools are over there. Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple Hand tools: a ... Читать далее...
27. Buying Tools at a Hardware StoreChuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay? Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The Power tools are over there. Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple Hand tools: a ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы big frog in a small pond[big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or city; a leader in a small group. As company president, he had been a big frog in a small pond, but he was not so ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы friends with[friends with] Friendly to; a friend of. Alice found severalgirls to be friends with on the first day of school. At first Ididn’t like John, but now I am friends with him....
30. With best intentionsAs you may know, the Albuquerque housing market is becoming as tight as the one in Denver. My friend Chuck, after searching for months, found the perfect place. Family neighborhood, garden/lawn, etc. The problem was, he has a dog, and the landlord specified «No dogs.» Rather than go on searching, he decided to go stealth, ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы company man[company man] {n.}, {informal} A worker who always agrees with management rather than labor. — Usually used to express dislike or disapproval. Joe was a company man and refused to take a part in the strike. Compare: YES-MAN....
32. Перевод слова pleasurePleasure — удовольствие, наслаждение Перевод слова Pleasure to come — предвкушаемое удовольствие life of pleasure — жизнь, полная наслаждений to forgo a pleasure — воздерживаться, отказываться от удовольствия He laughed his Pleasure. Он рассмеялся от удовольствия. He spent his income all on Pleasure. Он тратил деньги только на развлечения. It is my Pleasure to announce ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы far and wide[far and wide] {adv. phr.} Everywhere, in all directions. Thewind blew the papers far and wide. My old school friends arescattered far and wide now. The movie company looked far and widefor a boy to act the hero in the new movie. Compare: ALL OVER....
34. Значение идиомы spill the beans[spill the beans] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell a secret to someonewho is not supposed to know about it. John’s friends were going tohave a surprise party for him, but Tom spilled the beans. Compare:GIVE AWAY, LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, TELL TALES OUT OF SCHOOL....
35. Значение идиомы weigh down[weigh down] also [weight down] 1. To make heavy; cause to go downor bend with weight; overload. The evergreens are weighed down bythe deep snow. — Often used with «with» or «by». There are so manychildren in the back seat that they are weighing down the back of thecar. 2a. To overload with care or ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы had rather[had rather] or [had sooner] {v.} To choose to ; like better to; would prefer to. — Usedwith an infinitive without «to». My aunt invited me to the movies, but I said I had rather go on a picnic with the girls. I hadsooner live in the city than on a farm....
37. Значение идиомы two’s company; three’s a crowd[two’s company; three’s a crowd] An informal way to express asituation when two people desire privacy and a third one is present. — A proverb. Beth and Carl wanted to be alone so when Maggie joinedthem they said, «Two’s company; three’s a crowd.»...
38. Значение идиомы pick up[pick up] {v.} 1. To take up; lift. During the morning Mrs. Carter picked up sticks in the yard. 2. {informal} To pay for someoneelse. After lunch, in the restaurant, Uncle Bob picked up thecheck. 3. To take on or away; receive; get. At the next corner thebus stopped and picked up three people. 4. ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы go to the devil[go to the devil] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go away, mind yourown business. — Used as a command; considered rude. George told Bobto go to the devil. «Go to the devil!» said Jack, when his sistertried to tell him what to do. 2. To become bad or ruined; becomeuseless. The boy got mixed up ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы go around[go around] {v.} 1a. To go from one place or person to another. Mr. Smith is going around looking for work. Don’t go aroundtelling lies like that. Chicken pox is going around theneighborhood. A rumor is going around school that we will get theafternoon off. 1b. To go together; keep company. — Usually used with»with». ... Читать далее...