Значение идиомы shoestring catch

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1. Перевод идиомы on a shoestring, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on a shoestring Перевод: с небольшими, скудными средствами Пример: The man started his new company on a shoestring. Мужчина начал свою новую компанию со скудными средствами....
2. Значение идиомы line drive[line drive] {n.} A batted baseball that is usually hit hard andtravels in the air not far above the ground. The batter hit a linedrive to left field for a single....
3. Значение идиомы catch-as-catch-can[catch-as-catch-can ] {adv. phr.} In a free manner; in any way possible; in the best way you can. On moving day everything is packed and we eat meals catch-as-catch-can....
4. Перевод идиомы catch someone red-handed / catch someone flat-footed, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch someone red-handed / catch someone flat-footed Перевод: застать кого-либо за выполнением чего-то плохого, незаконного; застать врасплох Пример: I caught him red-handed trying to break into my car. Я застал его врасплох, когда он пытался взломать мою машину....
5. Значение идиомы catch one’s breath[catch one’s breath] {v. phr.} 1. To breathe in suddenly with fear or surprise. The beauty of the scene made him catch his breath. Compare: TAKE ONE’S BREATH AWAY. 2a. To rest and get back your normal breathing, as after running. After running to the bus stop, we sat down to catch our breath. 2b. ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы right field[right field] {n.} The part of a baseball outfield to the batter’sright. Left-handed batters usually hit to right field. Compare:CENTER FIELD, LEFT FIELD. — [right fielder] {n.} The outfielder inbaseball who plays in right field. The batter hit a high fly balland the right fielder caught it easily....
7. Значение идиомы fair catch[fair catch] {n.} A catch of a kicked football by a player after heholds up his hand to show that he will not run with the ball. Hesaw that he would not be able to run with the ball, so he signalledfor a fair catch....
8. Charlie Sheen Once Bought 2,600+ Outfield Seats At An Angels’ Game Because He Wanted To Catch A Home Run BallCharlie Sheen has been making a bit of news this week with outlandish comments on TV and radio appearances, but his bizarre behavior is nothing new. In 1996, Sports Illustrated included a blurb in its «Scorecard» section that described Sheen’s trip to a California Angels game. Apparently, Sheen was determined to catch a home run ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы catch-22[catch-22] {n.}, {informal} From Joseph Heller’s novel «Catch-22», set in World War II. 1. A regulation or situation that is self-contradictory or that conflicts with another regulation. In Heller’s book it referred to the regulation that flight crews must report for duty unless excused for reasons of insanity, but that anyone claiming such an excuse ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы catch one’s death of[catch one’s death of] or [take one’s death of] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become very ill with. Johnny fell in the icy water and almost took his death of cold. Sometimes used in the short form «catch your death.» «Johnny! Come right in here and put your coat and hat on. You’ll catch your death!»...
11. 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 ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы catch it[catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded or punished. — Usually used of children. John knew he would catch it when he came home late for supper. Wow, Johnny! When your mother sees those torn pants, you’re going to get it. Compare: GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE. Contrast: GIVE IT TO....
13. Значение идиомы catch cold[catch cold] {v. phr.} 1. or [take cold] To get a common cold-weather sickness that causes a running nose, sneezing, and sometimes sore throat and fever or other symptoms. Don’t get your feet wet or you’ll catch cold. 2. {informal} To catch unprepared or not ready for a question or unexpected happening. I had not ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы catch some rays[catch some rays] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To get tanned while sunbathing. Tomorrow I’ll go to the beach and try to catch some rays....
15. Перевод слова catchCatch — ловить, поймать, схватить Перевод слова To catch a thief — поймать вора to catch a ball — поймать мяч to catch smb. in — застать кого-л. Hey! Nice Catch! Эй! Хороший улов! Let’s go outside and play Catch. Давай пойдем на улицу и поиграем в мяч. He Caught hold of her wrist. Он ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы catch on[catch on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To understand; learn about. — Often used with «to». You’ll catch on to the job after you’ve been here awhile. Don’t play any tricks on Joe. When he catches on, he will beat you. 2. To become popular; be done or used by many people. The song caught on and ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы catch at[catch at] {v.} 1. To try to catch suddenly; grab for. The boy on the merry-go-round caught at the brass ring, but did not get it. 2. To seize quickly; accept mentally or physically. The hungry man caught at the sandwich and began to eat. Joe caught at Bill’s offer to help....
18. Значение идиомы catch hold of[catch hold of] {v. phr.} To grasp a person or a thing. «I’ve been trying to catch hold of you all week,» John said, «but you were out of town.» The mountain climber successfully caught hold of his friend’s hand and thereby saved his life....
19. Значение идиомы catch dead[catch dead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To see or hear in an embarrassing act or place at any time. Used in the negative usually in the passive. You won’t catch Bill dead taking his sister to the movies. John wouldn’t be caught dead in the necktie he got for Christmas....
20. Значение идиомы catch it in the neck[catch it in the neck] or [get it in the neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be blamed or punished. Tom got it in the neck because he forgot to close the windows when it rained. Students get it in the neck when they lose library books. Compare: CATCH IT, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE....
21. Перевод идиомы catch (on) fire, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch (on) fire Перевод: загореться, вспыхнуть, воспламениться Пример: We were very careful that the wooden house would not catch fire. Мы были очень осторожны, чтобы деревянный дом не загорелся....
22. Перевод идиомы catch one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch one’s breath Перевод: восстановить дыхание (после физической нагрузки) Пример: After running from the station it took a moment to catch my breath. После пробежки с вокзала я мигом отдышался....
23. Значение идиомы from the ground up[from the ground up] {adv. phr.} From the beginning; entirely;completely. After the fire they had to rebuild their cabin from theground up. Sam knows about baseball from the ground up. Thenew cars have been changed from the ground up....
24. Значение идиомы left field[left field] {n.} 1. The part of a baseball out-field to thebatter’s left. Right-handed batters usually hit to left field. Compare: CENTER FIELD, RIGHT FIELD. 2. See: OUT IN LEFT FIELD. — [leftfielder] {n.} The player in baseball who plays in left field. Thescoreboard in the ball park is on the fence behind the left ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод идиомы catch someone’s eye, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch someone’s eye Перевод: привлечь чье-либо внимание; поймать, перехватить чей-либо взгляд Пример: I tried to catch my friend’s eye but she did not notice me. Я пытался привлечь внимание моей подруги, но она не замечала меня....
26. 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....
27. Перевод идиомы take / catch / have forty winks, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take / catch / have forty winks Перевод: соснуть ненадолго, немного вздремнуть Пример: I was very tired so I decided to catch forty winks. Я был очень уставшим, поэтому я решил немного вздремнуть....
28. Значение идиомы ground[ground] See: BREAK GROUND, COMMON GROUND, COVER GROUND or COVERTHE GROUND, CUT THE GROUND FROM UNDER, EAR TO THE GROUND, FEET ON THEGROUND, GAIN GROUND, GET OFF THE GROUND, GIVE GROUND, HAPPY HUNTINGGROUND, HOLD ONE’S GROUND, LOSE GROUND, MIDDLE GROUND, RUN INTO THEGROUND, STAMPING GROUND, STAND ONE’S GROUND, FROM THE GROUND UP....
29. Фразовый глагол catch up — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: catch up Перевод: догнать Пример: I will never catch up. I am too behind in my work. Я никогда не догоню остальных. Я очень запаздываю в работе....
30. Значение идиомы catch one’s eye[catch one’s eye] {v. phr.} To attract your attention. I caugh this eye as he moved through the crowd, and waved at him to come over. The dress in the window caught her eye when she passed the store....
31. Перевод сленгового выражения catch some z’s, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: catch some z’s Перевод: поспать; покемарить Синоним: get some winks Пример: I think I’ll stay home tonight and catch some z’s. Думаю, сегодня вечером я останусь дома и посплю. I really needed to catch some z’s after staying up late at the disco. Мне очень нужно было вздремнуть после того, как я допоздна ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы pick off[pick off] {v.} 1. To pull off; remove with the fingers. Hepicked off the burs that had stuck to his overcoat. 2. To shoot, oneat a time; knock down one by one. The sniper picked off the slowersoldiers as they came out into the road. 3. To catch a base runneroff base by throwing the ... Читать далее...
33. Фразовый глагол catch up on — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: catch up on Перевод: стать современным, удовлетворяющим требованиям, условиям Пример: I need to catch up on world events. I haven’t seen the news in ages. Мне нужно быть в курсе последних событий. Я не смотрел новости целую вечность....
34. Значение идиомы bring in[bring in] {v.} In baseball: To enable men on base to score, score. Dick’s hit brought in both base runners. A walk and a triple brought in a run in the third inning....
35. Значение идиомы catch red-handed[catch red-handed] {v. phr.} To apprehend a person during the act of committing an illicit or criminal act. Al was caught red-handed at the local store when he was trying to walk out with a new camera he had not paid for....
36. Значение идиомы catch off guard[catch off guard] {v. phr.} To challenge or confront a person at a time of lack of preparedness or sufficient care. The suspect was caught off guard by the detective and confessed where he had hidden the stolen car....
37. Фразовый глагол catch up with — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: catch up with Перевод: поторопиться, чтобы догнать, застать Пример: I had to run to catch up with the others. Мне пришлось побежать, чтобы догнать остальных....
38. Значение идиомы catch sight of[catch sight of] {v. phr.} To see suddenly or unexpectedly. Allan caught sight of a kingbird in a maple tree. Contrast: LOSE SIGHT OF....
39. Фразовый глагол catch on — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: catch on Фразовый глагол: catch on разг. Перевод: начать понимать Пример: He caught on after a few minutes. После нескольких минут он, наконец, начал понимать....
40. Значение идиомы catch with one’s pants down[catch with one’s pants down] {v. phr.}, {slang} To surprise someone in an embarrassing position or guilty act. They thought they could succeed in the robbery, but they got caught with their pants down. When the weather turned hot in May, the drive-in restaurant was caught with its pants down, and ran out of ice ... Читать далее...