Значение идиомы set the pace

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1. Значение идиомы keep pace[keep pace] {v. phr.} To go as fast; go at the same rate; not getbehind. When they go for a walk, Johnny has to take long steps tokeep pace with his father. When Billy was moved to a more advancedclass, he had to work hard to keep pace. Compare: KEEP UP....
2. Перевод слова pacePace — темп, поступь Перевод слова To go at a good pace — идти хорошим шагом to hold a hot pace — быстро идти killing pace — убийственная скорость I slacked my Pace. Я замедлил шаг. He lived at a fast Pace. Он жил в быстром темпе. They drive at a tremendous Pace. Они мчатся ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы change of pace[change of pace] {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace. The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace....
4. Значение идиомы snail’s pace[snail’s pace] {n.} A very slow movement forward. Time moved ata snail’s pace before the holidays. The donkey on which he wasriding moved at a snail’s pace....
5. Describing Speed and PaceChiu: Come on, Slowpoke, Hurry up! We’ll never get to the top of the hill if you don’t Get a move on. Sarah: There’s no way you’re going to get me to move at Breakneck speed. I’ve gone up at least 500 steps already, and my legs are about to fall off. Tell me again ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы keep pace (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep pace (with someone or something) Перевод: не отставать, идти в ногу с кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: It is difficult to keep pace with the other students but somehow I manage. Трудно не отставать от других учеников, но у меня это как-то получается....
7. Значение идиомы at this rate[at this rate] or [at that rate] {adv. phr.} At a speed like this or that; with progress like this or that. John’s father said that if John kept going at that rate he would never finish cutting the grass. So Johnny has a whole dollar! At this rate he’ll be a millionaire. «Three 100’s ... Читать далее...
8. Driving Through a Speed TrapAngel: Why are you driving At a snail’s pace? Georgina: This is an Infamous speed trap. I don’t want to get a Ticket – again. Angel: I don’t see any Squad cars along the road. Are you sure this is the right Stretch of road? Georgina: I’m sure. Those Cops are Crafty. They Hide out ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы get one’s ducks in a row[get one’s ducks in a row] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get everythingready. The scoutmaster told the boys to get their ducks in a rowbefore they went to camp. Mr. Brown got his ducks in a row for histrip. Compare: LINE UP....
10. Значение идиомы blow hot and cold[blow hot and cold] {v. phr.} To change your ways or likes often; be fickle or changeable. Tom blows hot and cold about coming out for the baseball team; he cannot decide. Mary blew hot and cold about going to college; every day she changed her mind. The boys will get tired of Ann’s blowing ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы call a halt[call a halt] {v. phr.} To give a command to stop. The scouts were tired during the hike, and the scoutmaster called a halt. When the children’s play got too noisy, their mother called a halt....
12. Значение идиомы buck up[buck up] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make or become more cheerful; make or become free from discouragement; become more hopeful. After the heavy rain, the scoutmaster bucked up the boys by leading them in a song. Tom was disappointed that he didn’t make the team; but he soon bucked up....
13. Значение идиомы keep up[keep up] {v.} 1a. To go on; not stop; continue. The rain keptup for two days and the roads were flooded. Compare: KEEP ON. 1b. Togo on with ; continue steadily; never stop. Mrs. Smithtold John to keep up the good work. The teacher asked Dick to stopbothering Mary, but he kept it up. Compare: ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы speed up[speed up] {v.} To go faster than before; also, to make go faster. The car speeded up when it reached the country. Push in thethrottle to speed up the engine. Compare: PICK UP. Contrast: SLOWDOWN....
15. Dealing with an Apartment SuperGeorge: Did you call the Super about fixing the leaky faucet? Louise: I called him on Monday, but I haven’t Heard back yet. George: Well, call him again. This window is stuck and it won’t close. Louise: I’ll call him, but I think he’s avoiding our calls. George: He’s the worst super we’ve ever had. ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы out of step[out of step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in step; not matchingstrides or keeping pace with another or others. George alwaysmarches out of step with the music. 2. Out of harmony; not keepingup. — Often followed by «with». Just because you don’t smoke, itdoesn’t mean you are out of step with other boys and ... Читать далее...
17. 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....
18. Eating a Home-Cooked MealLouise: What’s the matter with you? Gil: I just got off the phone with my mom and she says they’re planning a welcome-home party for me next week – at a restaurant! Louise: What’s wrong with that? Gil: After Living abroad for a year, I was really looking forward to a Home-cooked meal. Louise: Why ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы speed trap[speed trap] {n.} A place where police hide and wait to catchdrivers who are going even a little faster than the speed limit. Mr. Jones was caught in a speed trap....
20. Значение идиомы played out[played out] {adj. phr.} Tired out; worn out; finished; exhausted. It had been a hard day, and by night he was played out. For awhile, at least, it seemed the interest in great speed was playedout. Compare: ALL IN....
21. Значение идиомы cover ground[cover ground] or [cover the ground] {v. phr.} 1. To go a distance; travel. Mr. Rogers likes to travel in planes, because they cover ground so quickly. 2. {informal} To move over an area at a speed that is pleasing; move quickly over a lot of ground. The new infielder really covers the ground at ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы see fit[see fit] or [think fit] {v. phr.} To decide that an action isnecessary, wise, or advisable; choose. Jim asked «Dad, what timeshould I come home after the dance?» His father answered, «You way doas you see fit.» — Often used with an infinitive. After muchthought, we did not see fit to join the Smiths on ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы make conversation[make conversation] {v. phr.} To talk with someone just so thatthere will be talk. John made conversation with the stranger sothat he would not feel left out. Mary didn’t really mean what shesaid about Joan. She was only making conversation....
24. Перевод слова speedSpeed — скорость, быстрота, темп; мчаться Перевод слова To drive engine up to speed — раскручивать двигатель to drop speed — снижать скорость speed of utterance — темп речи to speed off — поспешно удалиться He has been Speeding. Он превысил скорость. Time Speed by. Время быстро пронеслось. The train put on Speed. Поезд прибавил ... Читать далее...
25. 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....
26. Значение идиомы stepped up[stepped up] {adj.} Carried on at a faster or more active rate;increased. To fill the increase in orders, the factory had tooperate at a stepped-up rate....
27. Перевод слова rateRate — норма, показатель; ставка, расценка; скорость, темп Перевод слова Crime rate — показатель преступности rate of duty — ставка таможенной пошлины rate of growth — темп роста cut rate — сниженный тариф dependable rate of return — стабильный уровень доходности People work at different Rates. Люди работают в разном темпе. Children learn at different ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова travelTravel — путешествие, странствие, ехать Перевод слова Means of travel — средства передвижения sea travel — морские путешествия to travel on business — ездить по делам News Travels fast. Новости распространяются быстро. I don’t Travel much. Я путешествую не очень много. They were to Travel post. Им было предписано отправиться на почтовых лошадях. Примеры из ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод идиомы at any rate, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at any rate Перевод: как бы то ни было, во всяком случае Пример: At any rate, I am not going to a movie tonight. Как бы то ни было, сегодня вечером я в кино не иду....
30. Значение идиомы travel light[travel light] {v. phr.} To travel with very little luggage or withvery little to carry. Plane passengers must travel light. Tomand Fred traveled light on their camping trip....
31. Перевод идиомы second-rate, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: second-rate Перевод: второсортный, не лучшего качества Пример: The performance of the school choir was second-rate and they need more practice to improve. Выступление школьного хора было не самым лучшим, им нужно больше практиковаться....
32. Значение идиомы yoo-hoo[yoo-hoo] {interj.} — Used as an informal call or shout to a personto attract his attention. Louise opened the door and called»Yoo-hoo, Mother — are you home?» See: ALL RIGHT FOR YOU, I’M TELLINGYOU, SAYS WHO or SAYS YOU, THAT’S — FOR YOU, WHAT HAVE YOU....
33. Перевод слова decideDecide — принимать решение, решать Перевод слова To decide a point — решить вопрос to decide a battle — решить исход битвы that decides me! — решено! It’s up to you to Decide. Решай сам. This is for you to Decide. Это вам решать. She Decided on the green hat. Она выбрала зеленую шляпу....
34. Значение идиомы dead tired[dead tired] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very tired; exhausted; worn out. She was dead tired at the end of the day’s work. Compare: DEAD ON ONE’S FEET....
35. Значение идиомы sick and tired[sick and tired] {adj.} 1. Feeling strong dislike for somethingrepeated or continued too long; exasperated; annoyed. Jane was sickand tired of always having to wait for Bill, so when he didn’t arriveon time she left without him. John is sick and tired of having hisstudies interrupted. I’ve been studying all day, and I’m sick andtired ... Читать далее...
36. Slow golfers aheadJoe decides to take his boss Phil to play 9 holes on their lunch. While both men are playing excellent they are often held up by two women in front of them moving at a very slow pace. Joe offers to talk to the women and see if they can speed it up a bit. ... Читать далее...
37. The Speed of Time by Age0-9 Extremely slow. Even a trip to the store with Mom seems like going to Albania — by covered wagon. Most common phrase: «Is it Christmas yet?» 10-19 Still slow. Scientific evidence seems to show that school clocks actually move backwards just before the bell rings. 20-29 Alternately fast and slow. Weekends seem shorter and ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы take the starch out of[take the starch out of] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make feel weak or tired. The hot weather took the starch out of Mrs. Jones, and she didn’t feel like doing a thing. The cross-countryrun took all the starch out of the boys. 2. See: TAKE THE WIND OUT OFONE’S SAILS....
39. Значение идиомы hit the spot[hit the spot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfyyou; bring back your spirits or strength. — Used especially of food ordrink. A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired. Mother’s apple pie always hits the spot with the boys....
40. Значение идиомы do in[do in] {v.}, {slang} 1. To ruin; destroy. Mr. Smith’s business was done in by a fire that burned down his store. 2a. To kill; murder. The poor man was done in by two gangsters who ran away after the crime. 2b. To make tired; exhaust. The boys were done in after their long hike. ... Читать далее...