Значение идиомы run circles around

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1. Значение идиомы run around in circles [run around in circles] {v. phr.} To waste time in repetitiousmovements; be confused. There was such a crowd in the lobby that Iran around in circles trying to find my group....
2. Значение идиомы talk in circles [talk in circles] {v. phr.} To waste time by saying words thatdon’t mean very much. After three hours at the negotiating table, the parties decided to call it quits because they realized that theyhad been talking in circles....
3. Значение идиомы in a circle [in a circle] or [in circles] {adv. phr.} Without any progress;without getting anywhere; uselessly. The committee debated for twohours, just talking in circles. If you don’t have a clear aim, youcan work a long time and still be going in circles. He seemed tobe working hard, but was just running around in circles....
4. Значение идиомы see the color of one’s money [see the color of one’s money] {v. phr.}, {informal} To know thatyou have money to spend. The realtor would not show us a houseuntil he saw the color of our money. Before I show you thediamond, let me see the color of your money....
5. Describing Fabric Patterns Ruth: Now that we’ve Picked out a new couch, we need to pick out an Upholstery fabric. What do you think of this Checkered one? Gerry: That’s an Eyesore. I prefer something a little more Subtle. Ruth: Subtle? What’s fun about subtle? I want something Bold and that’ll Make a statement. How about this one […]...
6. Getting and Making Threats Ruth: I’m really glad you’re getting so much support from the public. Look at all of these bags of Fan mail. Carl: Only about half of that is fan mail. The rest is Hate mail. Ruth: Hate mail? Who would send you hate mail? Carl: Lots of people. People who are Disgruntled write to me […]...
7. Gauging the Doneness of Meat Chris: How do you like your Steak? Ruth: Well done. I don’t like any pink showing and I don’t mind if it’s a little Charred. Chris: I’ll cook it the way you want it, but it’ll be dry and Tough. Ruth: Yes, but a longer Cooking time kills Foodborne illnesses. I don’t want to eat […]...
8. Перевод слова frank Frank – откровенный, искренний Перевод слова To be frank – говоря откровенно frank manner – открытая манера держаться frank acknowledgment – искренняя благодарность She was Frank with us about everything. Она ничего не скрывала от нас. Our teacher is very Frank about telling his students. Наш преподаватель очень откровенен со своими студентами. His manner was […]...
9. 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....
10. Значение идиомы let ride [let ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} To allow to go on without change;accept for the present. The committee couldnot decide what to do about Bob’s idea, so they let the matter ridefor a month or so. The class was rather noisy but the teacher letit ride because it was near Christmas. Ruth’s paper was not verygood, […]...
11. Значение идиомы take to task [take to task] {v. phr.} To reprove or scold for a fault or error. He took his wife to task for her foolish wastefulness. Theprincipal took Bill to task for breaking the window....
12. Значение идиомы according to [according to] {prep.} 1. So as to match or agree with; so as to be alike in. Many words are pronounced according to the spelling but some are not. The boys were placed in three groups according to height. 2. On the word or authority of. According to the Bible, Adam was the first man....
13. Значение идиомы tell one where to get off [tell one where to get off] or [tell one where to head in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk angrily to; speak to or answer with roughlanguage; scold. Bob told Ted to get out of his way. Ted told Bobwhere to get off. Mary laughed at Barbara’s hairdo. Barbara toldMary where to head in. Compare: TELL […]...
14. Значение идиомы show the door [show the door] {v. phr.} To ask to go away. Ruth wasupsetting the other children, so I showed her the door. Ourneighbors invited themselves to the party and stayed until Harryshowed them the door....
15. Перевод слова spelling Spelling – орфография, правописание Перевод слова Spelling rule – орфографическое правило spelling reform – реформа правописания word spelling checker – программа проверки орфографии He is poor at Spelling. У него хромает правописание. He is shaky in his Spelling. Он не силен в правописании. Check your Spelling and grammar. Проверьте свои правописание и грамматику. Происхождение слова […]...
16. Значение идиомы egg on [egg on] {v.} To urge on; excite; lead to action. Joe’s wifeegged him on to spend money to show off. The big boys egged on thetwo little boys to fight. Compare: PUT UP....
17. 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....
18. Reading Contracts Carefully Barbara: Just Sign on the dotted line and be done with it. Sean: Didn’t your parents ever teach you to read every document carefully before you sign it? Barbara: Not when the Contract is Boilerplate. All of the Terms are standard. Sean: No, they’re not. Did you notice in the Fine print that if the […]...
19. Using a Video-Sharing Website Melissa: You’re looking at the next Overnight sensation. I’m Uploading my video right now, and by this time tomorrow, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s had over 100,000 Views. It’s going To go viral. Frank: You and your Amateur videos. Who is going to watch something with such low Production value? Melissa: You’d be surprised. […]...
20. 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....
21. Значение идиомы in at the kill [in at the kill] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Watching or taking part, usually with pleasure, at the end of a struggle; present at thefinish. Frank and John have been quarreling for a long time andtonight they are having a fight. Bill says he wants to be in at thekill, because he is Frank’s friend....
22. Using a Property Management Company Sonia: Hello, Fickle Property Management Company. Frank: Hello, I own an office building on Broadway Boulevard and I’m interested in hiring a property management company. Sonia: You’ve called the right place. We help you advertise your Vacant units, Show empty properties, and Screen prospective tenants. Frank: The building is Partially occupied right now and I […]...
23. Moving Edmundo: What are you doing? Ruth: Oh, I’m Packing. My Lease is up at the end of the month and I’m moving to Vancouver for six months while my boyfriend is finishing his degree at the university. Edmundo: Oh, wow, are you moving yourself or are you using a Moving company? Ruth: I’m renting a […]...
24. Перевод слова task Task – задача, задание, обязанность; ставить задачу Перевод слова To estop the task – прекратить работу exacting task – трудная задача forbidding task – “грязная” работа You must not Task me too high. Вы не должны требовать от меня слишком многого. You have to complete this Task inside a week. Ты должен закончить это задание […]...
25. Eating Junk Food Frank: Hand me That bag of Potato chips. Katie: Here. You mean you’re still hungry after two Burgers and French fries? Frank: Yeah, I am. I’m a growing boy. Where’s the Popcorn? Katie: I can’t believe we’re eating all of this Junk food. I’m supposed To be watching what I eat. Frank: Forget about it. […]...
26. Значение идиомы fall behind [fall behind] {v.} To go slower than others and be far behind them. When the campers took a hike in the woods, two boys fell behind andgot lost. Frank’s lessons were too hard for him, and he soon fellbehind the rest of the class. Mary was not promoted because shedreamed too much and fell behind […]...
27. Значение идиомы try out [try out] {v. phr.} 1. To test by trial or by experimenting. Hetried golf out to see if he would like it. The scientists triedout thousands of chemicals before they found the right one. Thecoach wants to try the new play out in the first game. 2. To try fora place on a team or […]...
28. Значение идиомы whether — or [whether — or] or [whether — or whether[] 1. {coord. conj.}Used to introduce an indirect question. You must decide whether youshould go or stay. I don’t know whether Jack or Bill is a betterplayer. Compare: EITHER — OR. Used to show a choice of things, or that different things are possible. Whether the bicycle was […]...
29. Значение идиомы show [show] See: GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD, GO TO SHOW or GO TO PROVE, ROAD SHOW, STEAL THE SHOW, TALENT SHOW, VARIETY SHOW, WHOLE CHEESE orWHOLE SHOW....
30. 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 […]...
31. 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,” […]...
32. Значение идиомы rev up [rev up] {v. phr.}, {informal}, {slang} 1. To press down sharplyseveral times on the accelerator of an idling car in order to getmaximum acceleration. The race driver revved up his car by pumpinghis accelerator. 2. To get oneself ready in order to accomplish ademanding or difficult task. The boys were getting all revved upfor the […]...
33. Значение идиомы gild the lily [gild the lily] also [paint the lily] {v. phr.} To addunnecessarily to something already beautiful or good enough. Totalk about a beautiful sunset is to gild the lily. For thebeautiful girl to use makeup would be to gild the lily. Frank’sfather is a millionaire, but Frank gilds the lily by saying he is abillionaire....
34. Значение идиомы have done with [have done with] {v.} To stop doing or using something. When youhave done with that paintbrush, Barbara, I would like to use it. Iwish you would have done with your criticisms....
35. Значение идиомы nurse a grudge [nurse a grudge] {v. phr.} To keep a feeling of envy or disliketoward some person; remember something bad that a person said or didto you, and dislike the person because of that. Torn nursed agrudge against John because John took his place on the basketballteam. Mary nursed a grudge against her teacher because she thoughtshe […]...
36. 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. […]...
37. Значение идиомы show one’s teeth [show one’s teeth] {v. phr.} To show anger; show belligerence. He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough businessnegotiation he knows how to show his teeth....
38. Значение идиомы lead the way [lead the way] {v. phr.} To go before and show how to go somewhere;guide. The boys need someone to lead the way on their hike. Themen hired an Indian to lead the way to the Pueblo ruins. Thatschool led the way in finding methods to teach reading....
39. Значение идиомы show one’s face [show one’s face] {v. phr.} To be seen; appear. Bill is afraidto show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up. Judy is awonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage. After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to show his face....
40. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “He’s taken the day off” Ruth Рут Can I speak to Blake, please? Можно поговорить с Блейком? Allisa Алиса I’m afraid He’s taken the day off. Do you want to leave a message? Боюсь, У него сегодня выходной. Могу я ему что-нибудь передать? Ruth Рут No, that’s alright, I’ll try and reach him on his cell phone. Нет, все в […]...