Значение идиомы see one’s way clear

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1. Значение идиомы in the clear [in the clear] {adj. phr.} 1. Free of anything that makes moving orseeing difficult; with nothing to limit action. The plane climbedabove the clouds and was flying in the clear. Jack passed the ballto Tim, who was in the clear and ran for a touchdown. 2. {informal}Free of blame or suspicion; not thought to be […]...
2. Значение идиомы coast is clear [coast is clear] No enemy or danger is in sight; there is no one to see you. When the teacher had disappeared around the corner, John said, “Come on, the coast is clear”. The men knew when the night watchman would pass. When he had gone, and the coast was clear, they robbed the safe. […]...
3. Значение идиомы clear up [clear up] {v.} 1. To make plain or clear; explain; solve. The teacher cleared up the harder parts of the story. Maybe we can clear up your problem. 2. To become clear. The weather cleared up after the storm. 3. To cure. The pills cleared up his stomach trouble. 4. To put back into a […]...
4. Значение идиомы clear [clear] See: COAST IS CLEAR, IN THE CLEAR, OUT OF THE BLUE or OUT OF A CLEAR SKY or OUT OF A CLEAR BLUE SKY, SEE ONE’S WAY CLEAR, STEER CLEAR OF....
5. Значение идиомы steer clear of [steer clear of] {v.} 1. To steer a safe distance from; go aroundwithout touching. A ship steers clear of a rocky shore in stormyweather. 2. {informal} To stay away from; keep from going near. Fred was angry at Bill, and Bill was steering clear of him. Somewords Martha always spells wrong. She tries to steer […]...
6. Значение идиомы clear out [clear out] {v.} 1. To take everything out of; empty. When Bill was moved to another class he cleared out his desk. 2. {informal} To leave suddenly; go away; depart. The cop told the boys to clear out. Bob cleared out without paying his room rent. Clear out of here! You’re bothering me. Compare: BEAT […]...
7. Значение идиомы clear-eyed [clear-eyed] {adj.} Understanding problems or events clearly; being able to tell very well the results of a way of acting. Tom is very clear-eyed. He knows he doesn’t have much chance of winning the race, but he will try his best. He is a clear-eyed and independent commentator on the news....
8. Перевод слова clear Clear – светлый, ясный, прозрачный Перевод слова Clear glass – прозрачное стекло clear day – ясный день clear conclusion – ясный вывод Clear this with the boss. Согласуй это с шефом. I get a Clear £50 a week. Я получаю £50 в неделю чистыми. A good walk might Clear my head. Хорошая прогулка может прочистить […]...
9. Значение идиомы clear-cut [clear-cut] {adj.} Definite; well defined. The president’s new policy of aggressive action is a clear-cut departure from his old methods of unilateral appeasement....
10. Значение идиомы clear one’s name [clear one’s name] {v. phr.} To prove someone is innocent of a crime or misdeed of which he has been accused. The falsely accused rapist has been trying in vain to clear his name....
11. Перевод идиомы out of a clear (blue) sky, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: out of a clear (blue) sky Идиома: out of a clear (blue) sky Перевод: неожиданно, внезапно; словно из ниоткуда Пример: The boy asked his girlfriend, out of a clear blue sky, to get married. Парень внезапно попросил девушку выйти за него замуж....
12. Значение идиомы clear the decks [clear the decks] {v. phr.} To put everything in readiness for a major activity; to eliminate unessentials. The governor urged the State Assembly to clear the decks of all but the most pressing issues to vote on....
13. Перевод идиомы clear the air, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: clear the air Перевод: разрешить все споры, недомолвки; положить конец недоразумениям Пример: We had a big argument but now it is time to clear the air. Мы сильно поспорили, но сейчас пора мириться....
14. Перевод идиомы the coast is clear, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the coast is clear Перевод: путь свободен, препятствий нет Пример: When the coast is clear we will try to enter the building. Когда путь будет свободен, мы попытаемся зайти в здание....
15. Перевод идиомы make someone’s position clear, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make someone’s position clear Перевод: делать ясной свою позицию, точку зрения по какому-либо вопросу Пример: The politician made his position clear on the issue of taxes. Политик ясно изложил свое отношение к вопросу о налогах....
16. Перевод идиомы clear someone’s name, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: clear someone’s name Перевод: вернуть себе доброе имя; доказать, что кто-либо не виновен в чем-либо Пример: The man tried very hard to clear his name regarding his past criminal activity. Мужчина очень старался вернуть себе доброе имя из-за своего преступного прошлого....
17. Значение идиомы wrapped up in [wrapped up in] {adj. phr.} Thinking only of; interested only in. John has no time for sports because he is all wrapped up in hiswork. Mary was so wrapped up in her book she didn’t hear hermother calling her. Jean is so wrapped up in herself, she neverthinks of helping others. Mrs. Brown gave up […]...
18. Фразовый глагол clear out – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: clear out Фразовый глагол: clear out разг. Перевод: уходить, уезжать Пример: Everybody clear out! We’re closed. Просим всех удалиться! Мы закрыты....
19. Перевод идиомы smooth / clear / plain sailing, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: smooth / clear / plain sailing Перевод: простое, легкое дело, пустяки Пример: After we left the city it was smooth sailing on the highway until we got to our destination. После того, как мы выехали из города, по шоссе ехать было легко, вплоть до нашего места назначения. Once you’ve passed that exam, it will […]...
20. Фразовый глагол clear up (1) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: clear up (1) Перевод: выяснять, выясняться Пример: I need to clear it up before meeting with them. Мне нужно выяснить это до того, как я встречусь с ними....
21. Фразовый глагол clear up (2) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: clear up (2) Перевод: проясниться, улучшаться (о погоде) Пример: The weather forecast says that the skies will clear up toward the evening. В прогнозе погоды говорится, что ближе к вечеру небо должно расчиститься....
22. Значение идиомы plan on [plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. – Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to […]...
23. Значение идиомы clear the air [clear the air] {v. phr.} To remove angry feelings, misunderstanding, or confusion. The President’s statement that he would run for office again cleared the air of rumors and guessing. When Bill was angry at Bob, Bob made a joke, and it cleared the air between them....
24. Значение идиомы ax to grind [ax to grind] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something to gain for yourself; a selfish reason. In praising movies for classroom use he has an ax to grind; he sells motion picture equipment. When Charles told the teacher he saw Arthur copying his homework from Jim, he had an ax to grind; Arthur would not let Charles […]...
25. Значение идиомы have it out [have it out] {v. phr.} To settle a difference by a free discussionor by a fight. Joe called Bob a bad name, so they went back of theschool and had it out. Joe got a bloody nose and Bob got a black eye. The former friends finally decided to have it out in a freeargument […]...
26. 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 […]...
27. Значение идиомы speak for [speak for] {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. Atthe meeting John spoke for the change in the rules. The othergirls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make arequest for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred and Charlie spoke for the […]...
28. Значение идиомы wear down [wear down], [wear off] or [wear away] {v.} 1. To remove ordisappear little by little through use, time, or the action ofweather. Time and weather have worn off the name on thegravestone. The eraser has worn off my pencil. The grass hasworn away from the path near the house. 2. To lessen; become lesslittle by […]...
29. 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....
30. Значение идиомы be my guest [be my guest] {v. phr.} Feel free to use what I have; help yourself. When Suzie asked if she could borrow John’s bicycle, John said, “Be my guest.”...
31. Movies Affect People Movies are popular because people are great watchers. They like to watch other peoples’ lives. They like to live vicariously. By going to movies, we can escape our own lives, share other people’s emotions, and imagine ourselves as someone else. Many of our lives are not as adventurous or glamorous as the lives in movies. […]...
32. Значение идиомы out from under [out from under] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Free from something thatworries you; seeing the end; finished. – Usually used with “be” or”get”. Mary had so much to do in the new house she felt as thoughshe would never be out from under. John had so many debts, hecouldn’t get out from under....
33. Перевод идиомы feel free (to do something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: feel free (to do something) Идиома: feel free (to do something) разг. Перевод: свободно делать что-либо, как если бы на это было дано разрешение Пример: Everybody felt free to walk around the restaurant after the party started. Когда начался вечер, все свободно ходили по ресторану....
34. Значение идиомы feel free to do [feel free to do] {v. phr.} To take the liberty to engage in anactivity. Please feel free to take off your jackets; this is aninformal party....
35. Значение идиомы catch up [catch up] {v.} 1. To take or pick up suddenly; grab. She caught up the book from the table and ran out of the room. 2. To capture or trap in a situation; concern or interest very much. – Usually used in the passive with “in”. The Smith family was caught up in the war […]...
36. Значение идиомы top off [top off] {v.} To come or bring to a special or unexpected ending;climax. John batted three runs and topped off the game with a homerun. Mary hadn’t finished her homework, she was late to school, and to top it all off she missed a surprise test. George had steakfor dinner and topped it off with […]...
37. Значение идиомы see reason [see reason] {v. phr.} To think or act sensibly, especially afterrealizing what the facts are on a certain matter and accepting adviceabout it. He finally saw reason and reshaped his sales strategy bylowering the prices as his older brother had suggested....
38. Значение идиомы make a dent in [make a dent in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make less by a very smallamount; reduce slightly. – Usually used in the negative or with suchqualifying words as “hardly” or “barely”. John shoveled andshoveled, but he didn’t seem to make a dent in the pile of sand. Mary studied all afternoon and only made a dent […]...
39. John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling. The pastor gets up and hugs Mary, and sits down. He gets up and hugs Mary a second, and third time, and then turns to John and says, “See that, John. Mary needs that EVERY DAY!” John replies, “Well, that’s fine, Pastor. But I can’t bring […]...
40. Значение идиомы ham it up [ham it up] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do more than look natural inacting a part; pretend too much; exaggerate. When Tom told theteacher he was too sick to do homework, he really hammed it up. The old-fashioned movies are funny to us because the players hammedit up. Compare: LAY IT ON....