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1. Значение идиомы run riot [run riot] {v. phr.} 1. To act freely or wildly; not controlyourself. The monkey got out of his cage and ran riot in the petshop. John let his imagination run... ...
2. Перевод слова riot Riot – бунт, мятеж, беспорядки, необузданность Перевод слова To control riot – сдерживать массовые беспорядки incitement to riot – подстрекательство к мятежу to crush a riot – подавить бунт riot... ...
3. Значение идиомы carry on [carry on] {v.} 1. To work at; be busy with; manage. Bill and his father carried on a hardware business. Mr. Jones and Mr. Smith carried on a long correspondence... ...
4. Значение идиомы in a way [in a way] {adv. phr.} 1. also {informal} [in a kind of way] or{informal} [in a sort of way] To a certain extent; a little; somewhat. I like Jane in... ...
5. Значение идиомы as usual [as usual] {adv. phr.} In the usual way; as you usually do or as it usually does. As usual, Tommy forgot to make his bed before he went out to... ...
6. Значение идиомы on an even keel [on an even keel] {adv. phr,}, {informal} In a well-ordered way orcondition; orderly. When the football rally seemed almost ready tobecome a riot, the principal stepped to the platform and... ...
7. Giving Someone Your Recommendation Jimmy: My cousin Sal said that he Put in an application for a job here. Suzanne: Yeah, that’s right. Jimmy: Well? Suzanne: Well, what? Jimmy: Are you going To hire... ...
8. One day a priest went into a public bathroom to use the stall One day a priest went into a public bathroom to use the stall. While he was on the toilet, he heard moaning coming from the stall next to him. He... ...
9. Значение идиомы hand-to-hand [hand-to-hand] {adj.} Close to each other; near enough to hit eachother. The result of the battle was decided in hand-to-handcombat. When the police tried to break up the riot, there... ...
10. Значение идиомы carry away [carry away] {v.} To cause very strong feeling; excite or delight to the loss of cool judgment. The music carried her away. He let his anger carry him away. –... ...
11. Значение идиомы paddy wagon [paddy wagon] {n.}, {informal} A police van used for transportingprisoners to jail or the police station. The police threw thedemonstrators into the paddy wagon....
12. Значение идиомы have an eye on [have an eye on] or [have one’s eye on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Tolook at or think about ; have a wish for; have as anaim. I bought ice cream,... ...
13. Значение идиомы call down [call down] also [dress down] {v.}, {informal} To scold. Jim was called down by his teacher for being late to class. Mother called Bob down for walking into the kitchen... ...
14. Believing in Scary Things Ella: No matter what you say, I am not going out tonight. It’s Halloween and EvilThings are Lurking everywhere. Jimmy: Come on, it’s Halloween! It’s the holiday when kids get... ...
15. Перевод слова usual Usual – обычный, обыкновенный Перевод слова The usual terms – обычные условия he said all the usual things – он сказал все, что принято говорить in the usual sense –... ...
16. Значение идиомы double-park [double-park] {v.} To park a car beside another car which is at the curb. Jimmy’s father double-parked his car and the police gave him a ticket. If you double-park, you... ...
17. Running a Pilot Program Rosalind: How is the Pilot program coming along? Jimmy: We’ll be ready To launch it in another month, but I have some serious Reservations. Rosalind: Like what? Jimmy: We haven’t... ...
18. Значение идиомы hang over one’s head [hang over one’s head] {v. phr.} To be a danger or threat to you. – An overused phrase. Over Jimmy’s head hung the teacher’s suspicionthat Jimmy had cheated in the... ...
19. Значение идиомы carry over [carry over] {v.} 1. To save for another time. The store had some bathing suits it had carried over from last year. What you learn in school should carry over... ...
20. Значение идиомы after a while [after a while] {informal} or [in a while] {adv. phr.} Later, at some time in the future; after a time that is not short and not long. “Dad, will you... ...
21. 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... ...
22. Значение идиомы crack down [crack down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To enforce laws or rules strictly; require full obedience to a rule. After a speeding driver hit a child, the police cracked down. – Often... ...
23. Значение идиомы pull one’s punches [pull one’s punches] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not to hit as hard asyou can. Jimmy pulled his punches and let Paul win the boxingmatch. 2. To hide unpleasant facts or... ...
24. Перевод идиомы get carried away, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get carried away Перевод: заходить слишком далеко; быть переполненным эмоциями или энтузиазмом; потерять контроль, рассудительность Пример: I got carried away yesterday and cleaned all of my apartment. Вчера я... ...
25. Значение идиомы up to par [up to par] or {informal} [up to scratch] or {informal} [up tosnuff] 1. In good or normal health or physical condition. I have acold and don’t feel up to par.... ...
26. Forming a Union Norma: What is this? Jimmy: It’s a Flyer for a meeting I’ve called to talk about forming a Labor union here. Norma: Here? Do you think the Management will let... ...
27. Значение идиомы off-center [off-center] {adj.}, {informal} Different from the usual pattern;not quite like most others; odd. Roger’s sense of humor was a bitoff-center. Compare: OFF-KEY....
28. Значение идиомы get behind [get behind] {v.} 1. To go too slowly: be late; do something tooslowly. The post office got behind in delivering Christmas mail. Syn.: FALL BEHIND. Contrast: KEEP UP. 2. {informal}... ...
29. Перевод идиомы as usual, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: as usual Перевод: как обычно Пример: As usual, the girl forgot to bring her book to class. Как обычно, девочка забыла принести книги на занятия....
30. Значение идиомы dead on one’s feet [dead on one’s feet] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very tired but still standing or walking; too tired to do more; exhausted. Jimmy never leaves a job unfinished. He continues to work... ...
31. Значение идиомы read the riot act [read the riot act] {v. phr.} To give someone a strong warning orscolding. Three boys were late to class and the teacher read theriot act to them....
32. Значение идиомы after hours [after hours] {adv. or adj. phr.} Not during the regular, correct, or usual time; going on or open after the usual hours. The store was cleaned and swept out after... ...
33. Значение идиомы piggy-back [piggy-back] {adj.} or {adv.} Sitting or being carried on theshoulders. Little John loved to go for a piggy-back ride on hisfather’s shoulders. When Mary sprained her ankle, John carried herpiggy-back... ...
34. Значение идиомы up one’s sleeve [up one’s sleeve] or [in one’s sleeve] {adv. phr.} 1. Hidden in thesleeve of one’s shirt or coat and ready for secret or wrongful use. The crooked gambler hid aces... ...
35. Значение идиомы all in a day’s work [all in a day’s work] or [all in the day’s work] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Unpleasant or bad but to be expected; not harder than usual; not unusual. Keeping ants away... ...
36. Значение идиомы take on [take on] {v.} 1. To receive for carrying; be loaded with. A bigship was at the dock taking on automobiles in crates to carry overseasfor sale. The bus driver stopped... ...
37. Значение идиомы stretch a point [stretch a point] or [strain a point] {v. phr.} To permit somethingdifferent or more than usual; not tell the exact truth or make anexception. Mother stretched a point because it... ...
38. Investing Your Money Karen: My company offers a 401(k) plan. Do you think I should have one? Jimmy: Yes, definitely. I had a 401(k) account when I worked for McQ Corp, and when... ...
39. Значение идиомы run wild [run wild] {v. phr.} To be or go out of control. The studentsran wild during spring vacation. The new supervisor lets thechildren run wild. The violets are running wild in... ...
40. Значение идиомы skin and bones [skin and bones] {n.} A person or animal that is very thin; someonevery skinny. The puppy is healthy now, but when we found him he wasjust skin and bones. Have... ...