Значение идиомы shoot out

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1. 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. ... Читать далее...
2. 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 ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы shoot straight[shoot straight] or [shoot square] {v.}, {informal} To act fairly;deal honestly. You can trust that salesman; he shoots straight withhis customers. We get along well because we always shoot squarewith each other. — [straight shooter] or [square shooter] {n.},{informal} Bill is a square-shooter. — [straight-shooting] {adj. } The boys all liked the straight-shooting coach....
4. 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. ... Читать далее...
5. 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 ... Читать далее...
6. 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....
7. Перевод слова shootShoot — 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 ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы put wise[put wise] {v.}, {slang} To tell facts that will give himan advantage over others or make him alert to opportunity or danger. The new boy did not know that Jim was playing a trick on him, so Iput him wise. — Often used with «to». Someone put the police wiseto the plan of the bank ... Читать далее...
9. 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....
10. 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....
11. Значение идиомы open fire[open fire] {v. phr.} To begin shooting. The big warship turnedits guns toward the enemy ship and opened fire. When the policemancalled to the robber to stop, he turned and suddenly opened fire....
12. Значение идиомы great guns[great guns] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very fast or very hard. — Usually used in the phrases «blow great guns», «go great guns». Thewind was blowing great guns, and big waves beat the shore. The menwere going great guns to finish the job. Compare: FAST AND FURIOUS.2. Very well; successfully. Smith’s new store opened last ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы at bay[at bay] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In a place where you can no longer run away; unable to go back farther; forced to stand and fight, or face an enemy; cornered. The dog ran the rat into a corner, and there the rat turned at bay. The police chased the thief to a roof, where ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы bear down on[bear down on] or [upon] {v. phr.} To draw constantly nearer with great speed and force. The police cars were bearing down on the bank robbers’ get-away car....
15. Перевод идиомы shoot oneself in the foot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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....
16. Значение идиомы blow the whistle on[blow the whistle on] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To inform against; betray. The police caught one of the bank robbers, and he blew the whistle on two more. 2. To act against, stop, or tell people the secrets of. The mayor blew the whistle on gambling. The police blew the whistle on hot reading....
17. Bull fights — Коррида смертельная битва— Hello John! How are you doing? Where have you been? I tried to find you but could not. — Hello Peter! You will not believe me! I went to Spain to watch the fight of the bulls. It was brilliant. — Wow, that is great! Could you please tell me about it? It must ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод сленгового выражения shoot the breeze, значение и пример использованияСленговое 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....
19. Перевод сленгового выражения shoot hoops, значение и пример использованияСленговое 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....
20. 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 ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод идиомы shoot from the hip, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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....
22. Значение идиомы clay pigeon[clay pigeon] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A popular target at practice shooting made of clay and roughly resembling a pigeon; an easy target that doesn’t move. All he can shoot is a clay pigeon. 2. A person who, like a clay pigeon in target practice, is immobilized or is in a sensitive position and is ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод идиомы shoot straight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: shoot straight Перевод: вести честную игру, поступать порядочно, справедливо Пример: The salesman always shoots straight when he is dealing with his customers. Этот продавец все поступает порядочно, когда работает со своими клиентами....
24. 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. ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод идиомы stick to one’s guns / stand by one’s guns, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stick to one’s guns / stand by one’s guns Идиома: stick to one’s guns / stand by one’s guns разг. Перевод: оставаться при своем мнении; стоять на своем Пример: Our boss is sticking to his guns on his decision to fire the store manager. Наш начальник настаивает на своем решении уволить менеджера магазина....
26. Значение идиомы up in arms[up in arms] {adj. phr.} 1. Equipped with guns or weapons and readyto fight. All of the colonies were up in arms against theRedcoats. Syn.: IN ARMS. 2. Very angry and wanting to fight. Robert is up in arms because John said he was stupid. Thestudents were up in arms over the new rule against ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы put-up[put-up] {adj.} Artificially arranged; plotted; phony; illegal. The FBI was sure that the bank robbers worked together with aninsider and that the whole affair was a put-up job....
28. Значение идиомы mug shot[mug shot] {n. phr.} A police photograph showing the arrestedperson’s full face and profile. «Go over these mug shots,» SergeantO’Malley said, «and tell me if you find the person who held up theliquor store!»...
29. Competition of a nationThe Americans and Russians at the height of the arms race realized that if they continued in the usual manner they were going to blow up the whole world. One day they sat down and decided to settle the whole dispute with one dog fight. They’d have five years to breed the best fighting dog ... Читать далее...
30. Shoot outФразовый 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. ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы explain away[explain away] {v.} To explain so that it does not seemtrue or important. John explained away his unfinished homework byshowing the teacher his broken arm in a cast. It is hard toexplain away Abraham Lincoln’s dream about being dead, which he had afew days before he was shot. The man could not explain away thegun ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы lie low[lie low] or {nonstandard} [lay low] {v.}, {informal} 1. To stayquietly out of sight; try not to attract attention; hide. Afterholding up the bank, the robbers lay low for a while. 2. To keepsecret one’s thoughts or plans. I think he wants to be electedpresident, but he is lying low and not saying anything....
33. Drunk orders himself a beerA man walks into the front door of a bar. He is obviously drunk. he staggers up to the bar, seats himself on a stool, and with a belch, asks the bartender for a drink. The bartender politely informs the man that it appears that he has already had plenty to drink — he could ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы honest broker[honest broker] {n. phr.} A person hired or appointed to act as anagent in a legal, business, or political situation where impartialadvice is needed in order to settle a dispute. Michael has beenasked to act as an honest broker to settle the argument between theemployees and the management....
35. Перевод сленгового выражения give someone the slip, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: give someone the slip Перевод: ускользнуть, улизнуть от кого-либо Пример: The bank robbers tried to give the police the slip but they were soon caught. Грабители банка пытались улизнуть от полиции, но вскоре они были пойманы....
36. Значение идиомы on one’s bad side[on one’s bad side] or [on the bad side of one] {adj. phr.},{informal} Not liked by someone; not friendly with a person. Sally’s boyfriend got on Father’s bad side by keeping Sally out toolate after the dance. Contrast: ON ONE’S GOOD SIDE....
37. Значение идиомы on one’s good side[on one’s good side] or [on the good side of one] {adj. phr.},{informal} Friendly with someone; liked by a person. John thoughtthat he would get a good grade if he got on the good side of theteacher. Successful workers stay on the good side of theirbosses. Contrast: ON ONE’S BAD SIDE....
38. Значение идиомы stick to one’s guns[stick to one’s guns] or [stand by one’s guns] {v. phr.} To hold toan aim or an opinion even though people try to stop you or say you arewrong. People laughed at Columbus when he said the world was round. He stuck to his guns and proved he was right. At first the bosswould not ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы gun[gun] See: BIG CHEESE or BIG GUN, GIVE IT THE GUN or GIVE HER THEGUN, GREAT GODFREY or GREAT GUNS, JUMP THE GUN, SON OF A GUN, STICK TOONE’S GUNS or STAND BY ONE’S GUNS, TILL THE LAST GUN IS FIRED or UNTILTHE LAST GUN IS FIRED....
40. Значение идиомы in arms[in arms] {adv. phr.} Having guns and being ready to fight; armed. When our country is at war, we have many men in arms. Syn.: UP INARMS!...