Значение идиомы strike up

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1. Значение идиомы wildcat strike [wildcat strike] {n.}, {informal} A strike not ordered by a laborunion; a strike spontaneously arranged by a group of workers. Thegarbage collectors have gone on a wildcat strike, but the union isgoing to stop it....
2. Значение идиомы strike it rich [strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or alarge vein of minerals to be mined, or a buried treasure. The oldprospector panned gold for years before he struck it rich. 2. Tobecome rich or successful suddenly or without expecting to. Everyone wanted to buy one of the new gadgets, and their inventorstruck […]...
3. Значение идиомы strike out [strike out] {v.} 1. To destroy something that has been written ordrawn by drawing a line or cross through it or by erasing it. Johnmisspelled “corollary. ” He struck it out and wrote it correctly. 2.To begin to follow a new path or a course of action that you havenever tried. The boy scouts struck […]...
4. Значение идиомы play the field [play the field] {v. phr.}, {informal} To date many differentpeople; not always have dates with the same person. Al had a steadygirlfriend, but John was playing the field. Jim was crazy aboutMary, but she was still playing the field. Contrast: GO STEADY....
5. Значение идиомы strike a bargain [strike a bargain] {v. phr.} To arrive at a price satisfactory toboth the buyer and the seller. After a great deal of haggling, theymanaged to strike a bargain....
6. Перевод слова strike Strike – ударять, ударять, бить Перевод слова Strike weapon – наступательное оружие to strike a blow – нанести удар to strike a mine – наскочить на мину He Struck me on the chin. Он ударил меня в подбородок. He Struck me by his knowledge. Он поразил меня своими знаниями. Strike the nail home. Забей гвоздь […]...
7. Watching the Olympic Games Mary Lou: Am I too late for the Opening ceremony? Jesse: No, it’s just starting. The runner is just coming into Olympic Village with the Torch. Mary Lou: Oh, this is so exciting! I love the summer Olympics. Track and field, gymnastics, swimming – I can’t wait! Jesse: Oh, here come the Athletes from each […]...
8. Значение идиомы make conversation [make conversation] {v. phr.} To talk with someone just so thatthere will be talk. John made conversation with the stranger sothat he would not feel left out. Mary didn’t really mean what shesaid about Joan. She was only making conversation....
9. Значение идиомы strike a happy medium [strike a happy medium] {v. phr.} To find an answer to a problemthat is halfway between two unsatisfactory answers. Mary said thedress was blue. Jane said it was green. They finally struck a happymedium and decided it was blue-green. Two teaspoons of sugar madethe cup of coffee too sweet, and one not sweet enough. One […]...
10. Перевод идиомы strike a chord (with someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: strike a chord (with someone) Перевод: затрагивать чувствительную струну; вызывать у кого-либо какие-либо воспоминания; напоминать кому-либо о чем-либо; быть известным, знакомым кому-либо Пример: The song on the radio struck a chord with me and reminded me of my university days. Песня по радио навеяла на меня воспоминания о моих днях учебы в университете. The […]...
11. Значение идиомы sweep off one’s feet [sweep off one’s feet] {v. phr.} To make have feelings too strong to control; overcome with strongfeeling; win sudden and complete acceptance by through thefeelings. The handsome football captain swept Joan off her feetwhen he said so many things to her at the dance. Joan was sweptoff her feet when the football captain started flirting […]...
12. A Workers Strike Masako: I think we should Strike. We need to force Management to listen to our Grievances. Salvador: Hold on. I think you’re being too Hasty. It’s up to our union to call a strike, not the workers. Masako: I’m not suggesting a formal strike, but we could organize a Sickout. That would send a message […]...
13. Пословица / поговорка strike while the iron is hot – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: strike while the iron is hot Перевод: куй железо, пока горячо Пример: When I heard about the new job I quickly sent in my application in order to strike while the iron was hot. Когда я услышал о новой работе, я сразу отослал свое заявление, чтобы воспользоваться удобным случаем....
14. Starting a Band At work one afternoon, my friend Michael asked me if I wanted to help him start a Band. I was really surprised because I didn’t even know Michael was a Musician. As it turns out, not only was Michael a good Guitarist, he was also a good Songwriter. He wanted to get together a band […]...
15. Значение идиомы strike one’s fancy [strike one’s fancy] {v. phr.} To please one’s predilections;appeal to one. The red tie with the yellow dragon on it happened tostrike my fancy, so I bought it....
16. 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. “...
17. Значение идиомы strike [strike] or [hit a sour note] {v. phr.} To spoil the mood at agathering by hearing some bad news. The news of Mr. Brown’s suddenillness struck a sour note during our New Year’s Eve party. Compare:SPIT INTO THE WEDDING CAKE....
18. Значение идиомы strike gold [strike gold] {v. phr.} 1. To find gold. Ted struck gold near anabandoned mine in California. 2. To find suddenly the answer to anold puzzle. Professor Brown’s assistant struck gold when he came upwith an equation that explained the irregular motions of a doublestar. See: PAY DIRT....
19. Значение идиомы flag down [flag down] {v.}, {informal} To stop by waving a signal flag or asif waving a signal flag. The signalman flagged down the freighttrain. A policeman flagged down the car with his flashlight....
20. John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling. The pastor gets up and hugs Mary, and sits down. He gets up and hugs Mary a second, and third time, and then turns to John and says, “See that, John. Mary needs that EVERY DAY!” John replies, “Well, that’s fine, Pastor. But I can’t bring […]...
21. Значение идиомы get away [get away] {v.} 1. To get loose or get free; become free from beingheld or controlled; succeed in leaving; escape. As Jim was tryingthe bat, it got away from him and hit Tom. Someone left the dooropen, and the puppy got away. Mary tried to catch a butterfly, butit got away from her. The bank […]...
22. Значение идиомы step off [step off] {v.} 1. To walk or march quickly. The drum majorlowered his baton and the band stepped off. 2. or [pace off]. Tomeasure by taking a series of steps in a line. The farmer steppedoff the edge of the field to see how much fencing he would need. The referee stepped off a five-yard […]...
23. Перевод идиомы touch / strike / hit a (raw) nerve, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: touch / strike / hit a (raw) nerve Перевод: задеть нерв; затронуть больную тему; расстроить Пример: The newspaper article touched a raw nerve – people still resent the closure of the local school. Статься в газете затронула больную тему – люди все еще негодуют о закрытии местной школы. I think I hit a nerve […]...
24. Значение идиомы champ at the bit [champ at the bit] {v. phr.} To be eager to begin; be tired of being held back; want to start. The horses were champing at the bit, anxious to start racing. As punishment John was kept after school for two hours. He was champing at the bit to go out....
25. Значение идиомы step in [step in] {v.} 1. To go inside for a quick visit. It was a coldnight, and when the policeman passed, we invited him to step in for acup of coffee. 2. To begin to take part in a continuing action ordiscussion, especially without being asked. When the dogs began tofight, John stepped in to stop […]...
26. Значение идиомы start out [start out] {v.} 1. To begin to go somewhere. Bill started outfor school on his bicycle. Art started out on a voyage around theworld. Compare: SET OUT. 2. To begin a career or life. Harrystarted out as an errand boy in a business office. We all startout in life as helpless infants. Syn.: START IN. […]...
27. 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....
28. Значение идиомы start up [start up] {v.} 1. To begin operating, The driver started up themotor of the car. The engine started up with a roar. 2. To beginto play. The conductor waved his baton, and the bandstarted up. The orchestra started up a waltz. Compare: STRIKE UP.3. To rise or stand suddenly. When he heard the bell, he […]...
29. 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....
30. Значение идиомы high sign [high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. – Used with “get” or “give”. The Joneses saw us across the hoteldining room and gave us the high sign. John could see that Gracewanted to tell him something, but he got her attention […]...
31. Значение идиомы take up [take up] {v.} 1. To remove by taking in. Use a blotter to takeup the spilled ink. When the vacuum cleaner bag is full, it willnot take up dirt from the rug. 2. To fill or to occupy. All hisevenings were taken up with study. The oceans take up the greaterpart of the earth’s surface. […]...
32. Значение идиомы fall to [fall to] {v.} 1. To begin to work. The boys fell to and quicklycut the grass. Syn.: TURN TO. 2. To begin to fight. They took outtheir swords and fell to. 3. To begin to eat. The hungry boys fellto before everyone sat down. 4. Begin; start. The old friends metand fell to talking about […]...
33. Значение идиомы last but not least [last but not least] {adv. phr.} In the last place but not theleast important. Billy will bring sandwiches, Alice will bringcake, Susan will bring cookies, John will bring potato chips, and lastbut not least, Sally will bring the lemonade....
34. Значение идиомы start in [start in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin to do something; start. Fred started in weeding the garden. The family started in eatingsupper. Compare: GO AT. 2. To begin a career. Bob started in as anoffice boy and became president. 3. To give a first job to. Thebank started him in as a clerk....
35. 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....
36. Значение идиомы make something of [make something of] {v. phr.} 1. To make seemimportant. When girls see another girl with a boy, they often tryto make something of it. 2. To start a fight over; use as an excuseto start a quarrel. Bob accidentally shoved Bill in the corridor, and Bill made something of it. Ann didn’t like what Mary […]...
37. Перевод слова policeman Policeman – полицейский Перевод слова Duty policeman – дежурный полицейский military policeman – военный полицейский on-duty policeman – полицейский при исполнении служебных обязанностей plain-clothes policeman – переодетый полицейский The Policeman caught the thief. Полицейский задержал вора. The Policeman blew his whistle. Полицейский свистнул в свисток. The Policeman wore his badge proudly. Полицейский с гордостью носил […]...
38. Значение идиомы break the ice [break the ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a conversation, getting a party going, or making an acquaintance. To break the ice Ted spoke of his interest in mountain climbing, and they soon had a conversation going. Some people use an unusual thing, such as an unusual piece of […]...
39. Значение идиомы in light of [in light of] also [in the light of] {adj. phr.} 1. As a result ofnew information; by means of new ideas. The teacher changed John’sgrade in the light of the extra work in the workbook. 2. Because of. In light of the muddy field, the football team wore their olduniforms. Syn.: IN VIEW OF....
40. Значение идиомы play a waiting game [play a waiting game] {v. phr.} To withhold action until one’schances for success improve. Ray would like to be vice president ofthe company so he is playing a waiting game in the hope that thepresident will soon recognize his abilities....