Значение идиомы spaced out

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1. Значение идиомы tripped out [tripped out] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Incoherent, confused, faulty of speech, illogical; as if under the influence of drugs oralcohol. It was hard to make sense of anything Fred said yesterday, he sounded so tripped out. See: SPACED OUT....
2. Значение идиомы flakeball [flakeball] or [flake] {n.}, {slang}, {drug culture} A disjointed, or “flaky” person, who is forgetful and incoherent, as if under theinfluence of narcotics. Hermione is a regular flakeball. Compare:SPACED OUT....
3. Значение идиомы blow one’s mind [blow one’s mind] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}; {originally from the drug culture} 1. To become wildly enthusiastic over something as if understanding it for the first time in an entirely new light. Read Lyall Watson’s book “Supernature”, it will simply blow your mind! 2. To lose one’s ability to function, as if due to an […]...
4. Значение идиомы fall off the wagon [fall off the wagon] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {alcoholism and drugculture} To return to the consumption of an addictive, such as alcoholor drugs, after a period of abstinence. Poor Joe has fallen off thewagon again – he is completely incoherent today....
5. Значение идиомы strung out [strung out] {adj.}, {slang}, {colloquial} 1. Nervous, jittery, jumpy; generally ill because of drug use or withdrawal symptoms. The only explanation I can think of for Max’s behavior is that hemust be strung out. 2. To suffer because of a lack of somethingpreviously accustomed to, such as the love and affection of someone. Sue is […]...
6. Значение идиомы spill the beans [spill the beans] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell a secret to someonewho is not supposed to know about it. John’s friends were going tohave a surprise party for him, but Tom spilled the beans. Compare:GIVE AWAY, LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, TELL TALES OUT OF SCHOOL....
7. Значение идиомы stick-in-the-mud [stick-in-the-mud] {n.}, {informal} An overcareful person; someonewho is old-fashioned and fights change. Mabel said her mother was areal stick-in-the-mud to make a rule that she must be home by 10o’clock on weeknights and 11:30 Saturdays. Mr. Thomas is astick-in-the-mud who plows with mules; he won’t buy a tractor....
8. Anti-drugs Campaign – Антинаркотическая кампания World’s drug problem is growing. The highest increase in drug use is among teenagers. How can they be convinced to stop? Last year, the number of teenagers who had tried drugs was 6 % in Greece, 15 % in France and 30 % in Britain. Statistics show that drug use by teenagers has doubled since […]...
9. Значение идиомы out of one’s head [out of one’s head] or [out of one’s mind] or [out of one’s senses]also [off one’s head] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Acting in a crazy way;especially, wildly crazy. The patient was feverish and out of hishead and had to be watched. Her friends thought she was out of hermind to marry that man. Compare: OFF ONE’S […]...
10. Значение идиомы junked up [junked up] {adj.} or {v. phr.}, {slang}, {drug culture} To beunder the influence of drugs, especially heroine. You can’t talk toBilly, he’s all junked up....
11. Значение идиомы off one’s high horse [off one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not acting proudand scornful; humble and agreeable. The girls were so kind to Nancyafter her mother died that she came down off her high horse and madefriends with them. 2. Acting friendly again; not angry and unpleasantany more; agreeable. Sally wouldn’t speak to anyone all afternoonbecause she […]...
12. Значение идиомы switched on [switched on] {adj.}, {slang} 1. In tune with the latest fads, ideas, and fashions. I dig Sarah, she is really switched on. 2.Stimulated; as if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. How comeyou’re talking so fast? Are you switched on or something?...
13. Значение идиомы funny bone [funny bone] {n.} 1. The place at the back of the elbow that hurtslike electricity when accidentally hit. He hit his funny bone onthe arm of the chair. 2. or {informal} [crazy bone] Sense of humor;understanding jokes. Her way of telling the story tickled his funnybone....
14. Значение идиомы go into a tailspin [go into a tailspin] or [go into a nose dive] {v. phr.}, {informal}To fall or go down badly; collapse; give up trying. The team wentinto a tailspin after their captain was hurt, and they were badlybeaten. 2. {informal} To become very anxious, confused, or mentallysick; give up hope. The man went into a tailspin after […]...
15. Значение идиомы blip out [blip out] or [bleep out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To delete electronically a word on television or on radio either because it mentions the name of an established firm in a commercial or because it is a censored word not allowed for television audiences, resulting in a sound resembling the word “bleep.” What was the old […]...
16. Значение идиомы all wet [all wet] {adj.}, {slang} Entirely confused or wrong; mistaken. When the Wright brothers said they could build a flying machine, people thought they were all wet. If you think I like baseball, you’re all wet. Compare: OFF ONE’S ROCKER....
17. Значение идиомы bad trip [bad trip] {n.}, {slang}, {also used colloquially} A disturbing or frightening experience, such as terrifying hallucinations, while under the influence of drugs; hence, by colloquial extension any bad experience in general. Why’s John’s face so distorted? – He had a bad trip. How was your math exam? – Don’t mention it; it was a bad […]...
18. Значение идиомы mixed up [mixed up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Confused in mind; puzzled. Bob was all mixed up after the accident. Compare: BALL UP. 2.Disordered; disarranged; not neat. The papers on his desk weremixed up. 3. {informal} Joined or connected. Harry was mixed up in a fight after the game. Mary’s father told her not to get mixed up […]...
19. Значение идиомы stash bag [stash bag] or [stuff bag] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A small bagcontaining marijuana cigarettes or the ingredients for making them. The police are holding John because they found a stash bag full ofthe stuff on him. 2. Any small bag resembling a stash bag used forsmall personal items such as lipstick, driver’s license, etc. Doyou […]...
20. Значение идиомы on one’s good behavior [on one’s good behavior] {adv. phr.} Behaving right to make a goodimpression. While his father was around the boy was on his goodbehavior, but when the father left the boy soon got into mischief. The minister is coming to dinner, and Mother wants us to be on ourgood behavior....
21. Значение идиомы stuck-up [stuck-up] {adj.}, {informal} Acting as if other people are not asgood as you are; conceited; snobbish. Mary is very stuck-up, andwill not speak to the poor children in her class....
22. Значение идиомы blow one’s lines [blow one’s lines] or [fluff one’s lines] {v. phr.}, {informal} To forget the words you are supposed to speak while acting in a play. The noise backstage scared Mary and she blew her lines....
23. Значение идиомы have something going for one [have something going for one] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Tohave ability, talent; good looks, and Or influence in important placeshelping one to be successful. Well now, Pat Jones, that’s anotherstory – she’s got something going for her....
24. Перевод слова funny Funny – забавный, смешной, странный Перевод слова Funny story – анекдот, смешная история extremely funny – чрезвычайно смешной, уморительный funny face – забавный вид That’s one Funny boy. Он очень забавный. What’s that Funny smell? Что за странный запах? I see this as diabolically Funny. По-моему, это ужасно смешно....
25. Перевод слова gap Gap – пролом, брешь, щель Перевод слова A gap between the curtains – просвет между занавесками to fill up a gap – заделать брешь to leave a gap for the name – оставить место для фамилии There are huge Gaps in my knowledge of history. В моих знаниях по истории есть огромные пробелы. The Gaps […]...
26. Значение идиомы holier-than-thou [holier-than-thou] {adj.} Acting as if you are better than othersin goodness, character, or reverence for God; acting as if morallybetter than other people. Most people find holier-than-thou actionsin others hard to accept. After Mr. Howard stopped smoking, he hada holier-than-thou manner toward his friends who still smoked....
27. Значение идиомы cart off [cart off] or [cart away] {v.}, {informal} To take away, often with force or with rough handling or behavior. The police carted the rioters off to jail. When Bobby wouldn’t eat his supper, his mother carted him away to bed....
28. 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 […]...
29. Значение идиомы shape up or ship out [shape up or ship out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To either improveone’s disposition or behavior, or quit or leave. When Paulneglected to carry out his part of the research work that ProfessorBrown had assigned him with for the fifth time, the professor cried,”Shape up, or ship out, Paul. I have lost my patience with you!”...
30. Drugs – Наркотики More people are abusing drugs today than in any other time in history of mankind, and many of those people are youth. Understanding what drugs are is fundamental for understanding their potential abuse. Drugs are a psychoactive substance. A psychoactive substance is something that people take to change the way they feel, think or behave. […]...
31. Значение идиомы left-handed [left-handed] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Using the left hand habitually.2. Crooked; phoney; homosexual. Morris is such a left-handed guy. 3. Clumsy; untoward; awkward. Grab that hammer and stop acting soleft-handed....
32. Значение идиомы blind alley [blind alley] {n.} 1. A narrow street that has only one entrance and no exit. The blind alley ended in a brick wall. 2. A way of acting that leads to no good results. John did not take the job because it was a blind alley. Tom thought of a way to do the algebra […]...
33. Значение идиомы whole cheese [whole cheese] {slang} or {informal} [whole show] {n.}, {informal}The only important person; big boss. Joe thought he was the wholecheese in the game because he owned the ball. You’re not the wholeshow just because you got all A’s. Compare: BIG CHEESE....
34. Значение идиомы see daylight [see daylight] {v. phr.}, {informal} To know that an end or successis near. We thought we would never finish building the house, butnow we can see daylight. Sarah thought it would take forever toread the book for her report, but finally she saw daylight....
35. Значение идиомы sewed up [sewed up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Won or arranged as you wish;decided. They thought they had the game sewed up, but the otherteam won it with a touchdown in the last quarter. Dick thought hehad the job sewed up, but another boy got it. Compare: IN THE BAG....
36. Значение идиомы give gray hair [give gray hair] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make anxious, confused, or worried. The traffic problem is enough to give apoliceman gray hairs. Compare: GET GRAY HAIR....
37. Значение идиомы strike one funny [strike one funny] {v. phr.} To appear or seem laughable, curious, ironic, or entertaining. “It strikes me funny,” he said, “that youshould refuse my invitation to visit my chateau in France. After all, you love both red wine and old castles. “...
38. Значение идиомы cold turkey [cold turkey] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Abruptly and without medical aid to withdraw from the use of an addictive drug or from a serious drinking problem. Joe is a very brave guy; he kicked the habit cold turkey. 2. {n.} An instance of withdrawal from drugs, alcohol, or cigarette smoking. Joe did a cold turkey....
39. Значение идиомы cheesebox [cheesebox] {n.}, {slang} A small, suburban house built by a land developer available at low cost and resembling the other houses around it. They moved to a suburb, but their house is just a cheesebox....
40. Значение идиомы holistic health [holistic health] {n.}, {informal}, {semi-technical} Themaintenance of health and the avoidance of disease through suchpsychogenic practices and procedures as biofeedback, meditation, alternative methods of childbirth, and avoidance of drugs. TheMurgatroyds are regular holistic health freaks – why, they won’t eventake aspirin when they have a headache....