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Значение идиомы shoot from the hip

[shoot from the hip] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To fire a gun held atthe hip without aiming by aligning the barrel with one’s eye.

Inmany Western movies the heroic sheriff defeats the villains byshooting from the hip.

2. To speak sincerely, frankly, and withoutsubterfuge.

“What kind of an administrator will Mr. Brown be?” thehead of the search committee asked. “He shoots straight from the hip,”he was assured.


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  3. Значение идиомы shoot up [shoot up] {v.} 1. To grow quickly. Billy had always been asmall boy, but when he was thirteen years old he began to shoot up. 2. To arise suddenly. As we watched, flames shot up from the roofof the barn. 3. {informal} To shoot or shoot at recklessly; shoot andhurt badly. The cowboys got drunk […]...
  4. Перевод идиомы shoot from the hip, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: shoot from the hip Перевод: говорить честно, прямо, открыто; рубить с плеча Пример: Dylan often shoots from the hip and gets into trouble over what he says. Дилан часто рубит с плеча, и попадает в неприятности из-за того, что говорит....
  5. Значение идиомы shoot off one’s mouth [shoot off one’s mouth] or [shoot off one’s face] {v. phr.},{slang} To give opinions without knowing all the facts; talk as if youknow everything. Tom has never been to Florida, but he’s alwaysshooting his mouth off about how superior Florida is to California. I want to study the problem before I shoot off my face. […]...
  6. Перевод слова shoot Shoot – стрелять, вести огонь, охотиться Перевод слова To shoot a bullet – выпустить пулю to shoot to kill – стрелять наверняка to shoot game – стрелять дичь Off, or I’ll Shoot. Уходи, или я выстрелю! One move and I’ll Shoot! Одно движение – и я стреляю! He Shot at the deer. Он выстрелил в […]...
  7. Значение идиомы shoot out [shoot out] {v.} 1. To fight with guns until one person or side iswounded or killed; settle a fight by shooting. – Used with “it”. The cornered bank robbers decided to shoot it out with the police. The moment she opened the door, the cat shot out and ran around thehouse. During the last half-minute […]...
  8. Значение идиомы shoot the breeze [shoot the breeze] or [bat the breeze] or [fan the breeze] or[shoot the bull] {v. phr.}, {slang} To talk. Jim shot the breezewith his neighbor while the children were playing. Come into thekitchen and we’ll bat the breeze over a cup of coffee. The womenwere shooting the breeze about Jim’s latest trouble with the police. […]...
  9. Значение идиомы shoot the works [shoot the works] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To spare no expense oreffort; get or give everything. Billy shot the works when he boughthis bicycle; he got a bell, a light, a basket, and chrome trimmings onit, too. The Greens shot the works on their daughter’s weddingreception. 2. To go the limit; take a risk. The […]...
  10. Перевод идиомы shoot oneself in the foot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: shoot oneself in the foot Перевод: сделать ошибку, сделать что-либо глупое, что еще больше усугубляет ситуацию; навредить самому себе Пример: If you want the job, don’t be late for the interview. Don’t shoot yourself in the foot. Если тебе нужна эта работа, не опаздывай на собеседование. Не навреди сам себе....
  11. Перевод сленгового выражения shoot the breeze, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: shoot the breeze Перевод: трепаться, говорить ни о чем конкретном Пример: I met my friend at the supermarket and we decided to shoot the breeze for a few minutes. В супермаркете я встретила подругу, и мы решили поболтать пару минут....
  12. Значение идиомы shoot questions at [shoot questions at] {v. phr.} To interrogate rapidly andvigorously. The attorney for the prosecution shot one questionafter another at the nervous witness....
  13. Значение идиомы shoot one’s wad [shoot one’s wad] {v. phr.} {slang}, {colloquial} 1. To spend allof one’s money. We’ve shot our wad for the summer and can’t buy anynew garden furniture. 2. To say everything that is on one’s mind. Joe feels a lot better now that he’s shot his wad at the meeting....
  14. Значение идиомы straight from the shoulder [straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open andhonest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fearor politeness or respect for someone’s feelings; frankly. Johnasked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from theshoulder. The candidate for Congress spoke out against hisopponent’s dishonesty straight from the shoulder. Contrast: PULLONE’S […]...
  15. Значение идиомы shoot ahead of [shoot ahead of] or [past] or [through] or [alongside of] {v. phr.}To move or drive ahead rapidly. As we had to slow down before thetunnel, a red sports car shot ahead of us....
  16. Перевод сленгового выражения shoot hoops, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: shoot hoops Перевод: играть в баскетбол (особенно обыденно, в качестве хобби, развлечения, а не профессионально) Пример: I like to shoot hoops after work. Мне нравится играть в баскетбол после работы....
  17. Значение идиомы cast about [cast about] also [cast around] {v.}, {literary} 1. To look everywhere; search. The committee was casting about for an experienced teacher to take the retiring principal’s place. 2. To search your mind; try to remember something; try to think of something. The teacher cast about for an easy way to explain the lesson. Jane cast […]...
  18. Значение идиомы search me [search me] {informal} I don’t know; how should I know? – May beconsidered rude. When I asked her what time it was, she said,”Search me, I have no watch.”...
  19. Little Johnny was in class again Little Johnny was in class again. Teacher asked everyone “Can anyone tell me a sentence with the word definitely in it?” Meg puts up her hand.”The sky is definitely blue.” “Thats not bad, Meg,” says the teacher, “but the sky can be grey or red.” Young Sally tried :”The grass is definitely green.” “Good try […]...
  20. Перевод слова committee Committee – комитет, комиссия Перевод слова Executive committee – исполнительный комитет steering committee – руководящий комитет political committee – политический комитет They formed themselves into a Committee. Они объединились в комитет. The bill has been referred back to Committee. Законопроект был возвращен комиссии. They set up a Committee. Они учредили комитет....
  21. Значение идиомы face [face] See: BLUE IN THE FACE, CUT OFF ONE’S NOSE TO SPITE ONE’SFACE, FLY IN THE FACE OF, HATCHET FACE, HIDE ONE’S FACE, IN ONE’SFACE, IN THE FACE OF, LONG FACE, LOOK IN THE EYE or LOOK IN THE FACE, MAKE A FACE, ON THE FACE OF IT, SAVE FACE, SET ONE’S FACE AGAINST, SHOOT […]...
  22. Значение идиомы talk up [talk up] {v.} 1. To speak in favor or support of. Let’s talk upthe game and get a big crowd. 2. To speak plainly or clearly. Theteacher asked the student to talk up. Syn.: SPEAK UP. 3. {informal}To say what you want or think; say what someone may not like. Talkup if you want more […]...
  23. Значение идиомы in search of [in search of] or {literary} [in quest of] {prep.} Seeking orlooking for; in pursuit of. Many men went West in search of gold. The hunter stayed in the woods all day in quest of game. Welooked everywhere in search of our dog....
  24. Значение идиомы mince words [mince words] {v. phr.} To choose words carefully for the sake ofpoliteness or deception. I like people who speak frankly andtruthfully without mincing words....
  25. Shoot out Фразовый глагол / Phrasal verb To shoot [SHt] – неправильный глагол: Shot [SOt] (II форма); shot [SOt] (III форма) Shoot out (153) – выскочить, вылететь; стремительно высовывать, выбрасывать, выпячивать, выезжать, высказать и т. п. Mrs Usher Shot out of her chair and streaked for Wolfe. Миссис Ашер Выскочила из своего кресла и бросилась к Вулфу. […]...
  26. Значение идиомы head-hunting [head-hunting] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. The custom of seekingout, decapitating, and preserving the heads of enemies as trophies. 2.A search for qualified individuals to fill certain positions. Thepresident sent a committee to the colleges and universities to do somehead-hunting; we hope he finds some young talent. 3. A systematicdestruction of opponents, especially in politics. Billings […]...
  27. Значение идиомы shove down one’s throat [shove down one’s throat] or [ram down one’s throat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To force you to do or agree to We didn’t want Mr. Bly to speak at our banquet, but theplanning committee shoved him down our throats. The president wasagainst the idea, but the club members rammed it down his throat....
  28. Значение идиомы speak [speak] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, CHILDREN AND FOOLSSPEAK THE TRUTH, NOT TO MENTION or NOT TO SPEAK OF, SHORT-SPOKEN, SOTO SPEAK, TO SPEAK OF....
  29. Перевод слова search Search – поиск, искать, отыскивать Перевод слова The search for the missing airmen – поиски пропавших летчиков to search out all the facts – выяснить все факты to search out an old friend – разыскать старого друга Mark went in Search of water. Марк отправился на поиски воды. A Search found 46 websites. Поиск нашел […]...
  30. Значение идиомы just for the fun of it [just for the fun of it] {adv. phr.} Merely as a matter ofamusement. “I’ll bring a goat to class,” Bob said to hisclassmates, “just for the fun of it; I want to see what kind of a faceProfessor Brown will make.”...
  31. Значение идиомы straight off [straight off] {adv. phr.} At once; immediately. After school isover, you come home straight off, and don’t waste time. He askedhis father for the car, but his father said straight off that hecouldn’t have it....
  32. Usain Bolt Demands His Ad Shoots Be Done In Jamaica Usain Bolt has brought a lot of money to Jamaica on many weekends. If any international company is thinking of shooting Usain Bolt for an ad campaign, you best start location scouting in Jamaica. Bolt stipulates that all photo shoots with him must be done right here in Jamaica. This is one of the many […]...
  33. Значение идиомы go straight [go straight] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become an honest person; leadan honest life. After the man got out of prison, he went straight. Mr. Wright promised to go straight if the judge would let him gofree....
  34. Значение идиомы speak out [speak out] or [speak up] {v.} 1. To speak in a loud or clearvoice. The trucker told the shy boy to speak up. 2. To speak insupport of or against someone or something. Willie spoke up for Danas club president. Ed spoke up against letting girls join theclub....
  35. Значение идиомы miss by a mile [miss by a mile] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To shoot at something andbe far from hitting it; not hit near. Jack’s first shot missed thetarget by a mile. 2. To be very wrong; be far from right. Leetried to guess on the examination, but his answers missed by a mile. 3. To fail badly; not […]...
  36. Перевод идиомы in search of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in search of someone or something Перевод: в поисках кого-либо или чего-либо Пример: I have been in search of a good restaurant for the family dinner for several weeks now. Я уже несколько недель нахожусь в поиске хорошего ресторана для семейного ужина....
  37. Conducting a Search Security Chief: Okay, people. We’ve just had a report of a Missing child on this property. We need to find him fast. I want you two To search Every room in this building. Look in Every nook and cranny. Ramona: Excuse me, may I ask a question? Security Chief: You can when I’m done. Now […]...
  38. Значение идиомы open up [open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal. The story of Helen Keller’s life opened up a whole new world toMary. Einstein’s theories opened up a whole new area for study. 2. To make available; present an opportunity; offer. The buildingof the railroad opened up new lands to the pioneers. […]...
  39. Значение идиомы get something over with [get something over with] See: OVER WITH. Get something straight {v. phr.} To clearly comprehend an issue. “Let me get this straight,” Burt said. “You want $85,000 for thismiserable shack?”...
  40. The story with the moral In the dead of summer a fly was resting on a leaf beside a lake. He was a hot, dry fly who said to no one in particular, “Gosh! If I go down three inches I will feel the mist from the water and I will be refreshed.” There was a fish in the water […]...
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