Значение идиомы sound out

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1. Перевод слова sound Sound – звук, звучать; здоровый, крепкий Перевод слова The sound of voices – шум голосов the trumpets sounded – раздались звуки труб man of sound constitution – человек крепкого сложения his heart is not sound – у него плохое сердце We came back safe and Sound. Мы вернулись целыми и невредимыми. The Sound of a […]...
2. Значение идиомы sound off [sound off] {v.} 1. To say your name or count “One! Two! Three! Four!” as you march. – Used as orders in U. S. military service. “Sound off!” said the sergeant, and the soldiers shouted, “One! Two! Three! Four!” with each step as they marched. 2. {informal} To tellwhat you know or think in a […]...
3. Значение идиомы safe and sound [safe and sound] {adj. phr.} Not harmed; not hurt; safe and notdamaged. The package arrived safe and sound. The childrenreturned from their trip safe and sound. Compare: WITH A WHOLE SKIN....
4. Значение идиомы sound effects [sound effects] {n.} The noises made to imitate real sounds in aplay, movie, or program. Greg agreed to plan the sound effects forthe class play. The movie was good but the sound effects were notvery true to life....
5. Значение идиомы sound truck [sound truck] {n. phr.} A truck equipped with loudspeakers. During the senatorial campaign, the streets of the big city were fullof sound trucks blaring out messages....
6. Перевод идиомы safe and sound, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: safe and sound Перевод: целый и невредимый Пример: We arrived at our destination safe and sound after a long journey. После долгого путешествия мы прибыли в пункт назначения целыми и невредимыми....
7. Перевод идиомы sound asleep / fast asleep, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: sound asleep / fast asleep Перевод: крепко спать Пример: The children went to bed an hour ago and are now sound asleep. Дети отправились в кровать час назад, и сейчас крепко спят....
8. Значение идиомы on the ball [on the ball] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Paying attention and doingthings well. – Used after “is” or “get”. Ben is really on the ballin school. The coach told Jim he must get on the ball or he cannotstay on the team. Compare: GET WITH IT, HEADS-UP, KEEP ONE’S EYE ONTHE BALL. 2. That is a […]...
9. Значение идиомы sound sheet [sound sheet] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A thin low-qualityphonograph recording frequently bound into books and magazines for useas promotional or advertising material; it may have either a spoken ora musical message. Don’t throw that away; Sue is collecting soundsheets for her market research course....
10. Значение идиомы worth one’s salt [worth one’s salt] {adj. phr.} Being a good worker, or a productiveperson; worth what you cost. Mr. Brown showed that he was worth hissalt as a salesman when he got the highest sales record for the year. – Often used with “not” or “hardly”. When the basketball team didso poorly, people felt that the coach […]...
11. Перевод слова basketball Basketball – баскетбол Перевод слова Basketball season – баскетбольный сезон basketball star – знаменитый баскетболист basketball player – баскетболист She refereed the Basketball game. Она судила баскетбольную игру. The Basketball team has few weaknesses. У баскетбольной команды есть несколько недостатков. Происхождение слова Образовано от слов...
12. Значение идиомы shudder to think [shudder to think] {v. phr.} To be afraid; hate to think aboutsomething. The professor is so strict I shudder to think what hisfinal exam questions will be like....
13. Перевод идиомы sound like a broken record, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: sound like a broken record Перевод: говорить одно и то же снова и снова, как пластинка, которую заело Пример: The boy’s mother sounds like a broken record when she tells him to clean his room. Мать мальчика все повторяет, как пластинка, которую заело, чтобы он прибрал свою комнату....
14. Перевод слова coach Coach – тренер; купейный вагон, второй класс Перевод слова To coach a team – тренировать команду football coach – тренер по футболу day coach – классный вагон без спальных мест This Coach always loads well. В этом вагоне много пассажирских мест. Nigel Coaches a cricket team in his spare time. В свободное время Найджел тренировал […]...
15. Значение идиомы let down [let down] {v. phr.} 1. To allow to descend; lower. Harry letthe chain saw down on a rope and then climbed down himself. 2. Torelax; stop trying so hard; take it easy. The horse let down nearthe end of the race and lost. The team let down in the fourthquarter because they were far ahead. […]...
16. The Sound So Loud That It Circled the Earth Four Times The 1883 eruption on Krakatoa may be the loudest noise the Earth has ever made. On August 27, 1883, the Earth let out a noise louder than any it has made since. It was 10:02 a. m. local time when the sound emerged from the island of Krakatoa, which sits between Java and Sumatra in […]...
17. Значение идиомы hang in effigy [hang in effigy] or [burn in effigy] {v. phr.} To hang or burn afigure, usually a stuffed dummy, representing a person who is dislikedor scorned. When the high school team lost the championship game, the coach was hung in effigy by the townspeople. During World WarII, Hitler was sometimes burned in effigy in the United […]...
18. Things That Sound Dirty At The Office But Are Not Things That Sound Dirty At The Office But Aren’t I need you to whip it out by 5:00! Mind if I use your laptop? Put this in my box before you leave. I want it on my desk now! Hmm.. I think I’m out of fluid. My equipment’s so old, it takes forever to finish! […]...
19. Значение идиомы out of tune [out of tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Out of proper musical pitch;too low or high in sound. The band sounded terrible, because theinstruments were out of tune. 2. Not in agreement; in disagreement;not going well together. – Often used with “with”. What Jack saidwas out of tune with how he looked; he said he […]...
20. Значение идиомы cross fire [cross fire] {n.} 1. Firing in a fight or battle from two or more places at once so that the lines of fire cross. The soldiers on the bridge were caught in the crossfire coming from both sides of the bridge. 2. Fast or angry talking back and forth between two or more people; also, […]...
21. Значение идиомы get with it [get with it] {v. phr.}, {slang} To pay attention; be alive oralert; get busy. The students get with it just beforeexaminations. The coach told the team to get with it. Compare: ONTHE BALL....
22. Значение идиомы cheer on [cheer on] {v. phr.} To vociferously encourage a person or a team during a sports event. The spectators at the stadium cheered on their home team....
23. Значение идиомы take a bow [take a bow] {v. phr.} To stand up or come on a stage to be clappedfor or praised for success. The audience shouted for the author ofthe play to take a bow. The basketball team should take a bow forfine work this season....
24. Значение идиомы out for [out for] {prep.} Joining, or planning to join; taking part in;competing for a place in. John is out for the basketball team. Mary is going out for the school newspaper. Compare: TRY OUT....
25. Значение идиомы warm the bench [warm the bench] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act as a substitute on anathletic team. Bill has been warming the bench for three footballseasons; he hopes that the coach will let him play this year. -[bench warmer] {n.}, {informal} A substitute player. Last year Tedwas only a bench warmer, but this year he is the team’s […]...
26. Значение идиомы pin one’s faith on [pin one’s faith on] {v. phr.} To depend upon; trust. We pinnedour faith on our home basketball team to win the state finals, andthey did!...
27. Making Office Renovations Alice: I can’t hear you over that Hammering. When are these Renovations going to be done? Dilbert: They’re already two weeks past the scheduled Completion date and I can only Guess at the Cost overruns. Alice: It feels like they’re never going to finish. Dilbert: I know. When the renovations were announced, I was glad […]...
28. Перевод слова careful Careful – заботливый, внимательный, осторожный Перевод слова Careful mother – заботливая мать careful analysis – вдумчивый анализ careful step – осторожный, осмотрительный шаг He is a Careful driver. Он внимательный водитель. I promise to be Careful. Я обещаю быть осторожным. Be careful! The stove is hot! Будь осторожен! Плита горячая! Происхождение слова careful Образовано от […]...
29. Discussing a Victory or Loss Yolanda: Did you see the game last night? Bob: You mean the Crushing victory of my team over yours? Yolanda: That’s not how I would Characterize it. We Fell short in the final seconds, but we played a good game Up until then. Bob: In your dreams. My team Dominated from beginning to end. You’re […]...
30. Значение идиомы have a field day [have a field day] {v. phr.} To enjoy great success or unlimitedopportunity. The visiting basketball team was so weak that ourschool had a field day scoring one point after another....
31. Talking About Sound and Volume Delilah: Could you Turn that down? Josh: What? Delilah: Could you turn your music down? Josh: Oh, sure. Is there a problem? Delilah: No, there’s no problem. I was just trying to do some reading and the Ear-splitting music coming from your room made it hard To concentrate. Josh: Sorry. I didn’t think it was […]...
32. Значение идиомы go up in smoke [go up in smoke] or [go up in flames] {v. phr.} To burn; bedestroyed by fire. 1. The house went up in flames. The barnfull of hay went up in smoke. 2. Disappear; fail; not come true. Jane’s hopes of going to college went up in smoke when her fatherlost his job. The team’s chances […]...
33. Значение идиомы second-guess [second-guess] {v. phr.} 1. To criticize another’s decision withadvantage of hindsight. The losing team’s coach is alwayssecond-guessed. 2. To guess what someone else intends or would thinkor do. Television planners try to second-guess the public....
34. Значение идиомы let the cat out of the bag [let the cat out of the bag] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell aboutsomething that is supposed to be a secret. We wanted to surpriseMary with a birthday gift, but Allen let the cat out of the bag byasking her what she would like. – Sometimes used in another form. Well, the cat is out of […]...
35. Значение идиомы blast off [blast off] {v.} 1. To begin a rocket flight. The astronaut will blast off into orbit at six o’clock. 2. Also [blast away] {informal} To scold or protest violently. The coach blasted off at the team for poor playing....
36. Значение идиомы have qualms about [have qualms about] {v. phr.} To feel uneasy about; hesitate aboutsomething. Mike had no qualms in telling Sue that he was no longerin love with her....
37. Значение идиомы about time [about time] {n. phr.} Finally, but later than it should have been; at last. Mother said, “It’s about time you got up, Mary.” The basketball team won last night. About time....
38. Значение идиомы souped-up [souped-up] {adj.}, {informal} More powerful or faster because ofchanges and additions. Many teen-aged boys like to drive souped-upcars. The basketball team won the last five games with souped-upplays....
39. Значение идиомы go from strength to strength [go from strength to strength] {v. phr.} To move forward, increasing one’s fame, power, or fortune in a series of successfulachievements. Our basketball team has gone from strength tostrength....
40. Значение идиомы cut one’s throat [cut one’s throat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To spoil one’s chances; ruin a person. He cut his own throat by his carelessness. The younger men in the company were cutting each other’s throats in their eagerness to win success. John cut Freddie’s throat with Mary by telling her lies....