Значение идиомы strung out

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1. Перевод слова accustomed Accustomed – привычный, приученный, знакомый Перевод слова Accustomed to smth. – приученный к чему-л. accustomed to hard work – приученный к тяжелой работе become accustomed – привыкнуть He got Accustomed to the warm climate. Он привык к жаркому климату. Her eyes slowly became Accustomed to the dark. Ее глаза медленно привыкали к темноте. He was […]...
2. Перевод слова affection Affection – любовь, привязанность, болезнь Перевод слова To return affection – проявлять ответные чувства mental affection – психическое заболевание with lively affection – с глубокой симпатией Her Affection to him is deeply rooted. Ее привязанность к нему очень сильна. She won the children’s Affection. Дети полюбили ее. She was frightened by any show of Affection. […]...
3. Перевод слова explanation Explanation – пояснение, разъяснение, оправдание Перевод слова After repeated explanations – после неоднократных объяснений by way of explanation – в пояснение, для ясности in explanation of his conduct – в оправдание своего поведения She left the room without Explanation. Она покинула комнату без объяснений. There’s probably a perfectly simple Explanation for all this. Этому, вероятно, […]...
4. Значение идиомы string out [string out] {v.} To make extend over a great distanceor a long stretch of time. The telephone poles were strung outalong the road as far as we could see. Mary and Ann did not havemuch to say but they did not want to go home. They strung out theirgossip for a long time....
5. Значение идиомы platonic love [platonic love] {n. phr.} Great affection toward another personwithout sex. They are platonic lovers; they do everything togetherexcept make love....
6. Значение идиомы string up [string up] {v.}, {slang} To put a rope around the neck of a personand choke him to death; hang. The posse strung up the rustlerwithout a trial. Compare: NECKTIE PARTY....
7. Перевод слова split Split – раскол, трещина, расщеплять Перевод слова To split bond – разрывать связь split decision – неединодушное решение to split a piece from a block – отколоть щепку от чурбака My head is Splitting. У меня голова раскалывается. We Split up into teams. Мы разбились на команды. He Split from his wife last year. Он […]...
8. Перевод слова suffer Suffer – страдать, терпеть Перевод слова To suffer in silence – страдать молча to suffer pain – испытывать боль your reputation will suffer – ваша репутация пострадает I cannot suffer fools – я не терплю дураков I hate to see a child Suffer. Терпеть не могу смотреть на страдание ребенка. He died instantly and did […]...
9. Значение идиомы pay the piper [pay the piper] or [pay the fiddler] {v. phr.} To suffer theresults of being foolish; pay or suffer because of your foolish actsor wasting money. Bob had spent all his money and got into debt, sonow he must pay the piper. Fred had a fight, broke a window, andquarreled with his counselor so now he […]...
10. Значение идиомы split-up [split-up] {n.} A separation or division into two or many smallerparts. The split-up of our company was due to the founder’suntimely death....
11. Значение идиомы split end [split end] {n.} An end in football who plays five to ten yards outfrom the tackle in the line. The split end is one of thequarterback’s most important targets for passes. Contrast: TIGHT END....
12. Значение идиомы lickety-split [lickety-split] also [lickety-cut] {adv.}, {informal} At fullspeed; with a rush. As soon as school was out the boys ranlickety-split to the swimming pool....
13. Значение идиомы labor under [labor under] {v. phr.} To be the victim of; suffer from. Ken isobviously laboring under the delusion that Jennifer will marry him outof love....
14. Перевод слова lack Lack – отсутствие, нехватка Перевод слова Lack of money – недостаток денег lack of judgement – неумение разобраться to lack decision – быть нерешительным lack of demand – недостаток спроса You shall never Lack for money while I am alive. Пока я жив, у тебя никогда не будет недостатка в деньгах. This soup Lacks salt. […]...
15. Значение идиомы out on parole [out on parole] {adv. phr.} Released from prison but still underthe supervision of the police. Although Henry is out on parole hemust watch his step very carefully. If he commits another burglary hemay have to go to jail for a very long time....
16. Значение идиомы split ticket [split ticket] {n.} A vote for candidates from more than one party. Mr. Jones voted a split ticket. An independent voter likes asplit ticket. Contrast: STRAIGHT TICKET....
17. Значение идиомы play down [play down] {v.} To give less emphasis to; make seemless important; divert attention from; draw notice away from. Thenewspaper stories played down the actor’s unattractive past. Asalesman’s job is to emphasize the good points of his merchandise; hemust play down any faults it has....
18. 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....
19. Перевод идиомы in a split second, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in a split second Перевод: в долю секунды; очень быстро, мгновенно Пример: The car accident happened in a split second before anyone could do anything to prevent it. Автомобильная авария произошла очень быстро, и никто не смог ничего сделать, чтобы ее предотвратить....
20. Значение идиомы split hairs [split hairs] {v. phr.} To find and argue about small andunimportant differences as if the differences are important. Johnis always splitting hairs; he often starts an argument about somethingsmall and unimportant. Don’t split hairs about whose turn it is towash the dishes and make the beds; let’s work together and finishsooner....
21. Значение идиомы for love or money [for love or money] {adv. phr.} For anything; for any price. Usedin negative sentences. I wouldn’t give him my dog for love ormoney. Compare: FOR ALL THE WORLD....
22. Значение идиомы make sense [make sense] {v. phr.} 1. To be something you can understand orexplain; not be difficult or strange. The explanation in the schoolbook made no sense because the words were hard. Compare: MAKE HEAD ORTAIL OF. 2. To seem right to do; sound reasonable or practical. Does it make sense to let little children play with […]...
23. Перевод идиомы split something fifty-fifty, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: split something fifty-fifty Перевод: разделить что-либо пополам, поровну Пример: I decided to split the prize fifty-fifty with my friend. Я решил разделить свой выигрыш поровну со своим другом....
24. Значение идиомы pay for [pay for] {v.} To have trouble because of ; be punished or suffer because of. When Bob couldnot get a good job, he realized he had to pay for all the years offooling around instead of working in school. Mary was very mean toJohn because she wanted to make him pay for all the years […]...
25. Перевод идиомы split hairs, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: split hairs Перевод: спорить о незначительных вещах, о мелочах; вдаваться в ненужные подробности Пример: The manager makes many good points but he has a tendency to split hairs and waste our time. Менеджер говорит много правильных вещей, но он часто начинает вдаваться в ненужные подробности, чем тратит наше время....
26. Expresso and a syringe This guy goes into a restaurant. He’s a little more than strung out from lack of sleep. The waiter asked for his order. Trying to be funny he asked the waiter for a hit of his best heroin. Struggling to keep a straight face. The waiter says,”I’m sorry sir, we’re all out”. “In that case […]...
27. Значение идиомы out of practice [out of practice] {adj. phr.} Not in proper condition; unable to dosomething well because of lack of practice. The basketball team gotout of practice during the Christmas holidays. Compare: OUT OF SHAPE. Contrast: IN PRACTICE....
28. Значение идиомы weight of the world on one’s shoulders [weight of the world on one’s shoulders] or [world on one’sshoulders] or [world on one’s back] {n. phr.} A very heavy load ofworry or responsibility; very tired or worried behavior, as ifcarrying the world; behavior as if you are very important. Don’tlook as if you had the weight of the world on your shoulders, Henry, […]...
29. Dining at a Restaurant II (Fast) I love coming to this Italian restaurant. The appetizers and desserts are To die for. When the waiter came to our table To take our order, my friend ordered a lobster ravioli dish, and I ordered my favorite, lasagna. The waiter then asked us, “Would you like a Soup or salad with that?” My friend […]...
30. Значение идиомы make love [make love] {v. phr.} 1. To be warm, loving, and tender towardsomeone of the opposite sex; try to get him or her to love you too. There was moonlight on the roses and he made love to her in the porchswing. 2. To have sexual relations with. It is rumoredthat Alfred makes love to every […]...
31. Значение идиомы send-off [send-off] {n. phr.} A demonstration of affection or respect atsomeone’s departure, as a retirement ceremony. When our colleagueretired after 35 years of teaching, we all got together at the FacultyClub and gave him a terrific send-off....
32. Значение идиомы puppy love [puppy love] also [calf love] {n.}, {informal} The first love ofvery young people. When John and Mary began going around togetherin junior high school, their parents said it was just puppy love....
33. Значение идиомы corn ball [corn ball] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A superficially sentimental movie or musical in which the word “love” is mentioned too often; a theatrical performance that is trivially sentimental. That movie last night was a corn ball. 2. A person who behaves in a superficially sentimental manner or likes performances portraying such behavior. Suzie can’t stand […]...
34. Значение идиомы show cause [show cause] {v. phr.} To give a reason or explanation. Thejudge asked the defendants to show cause why they should not be heldwithout bail....
35. Значение идиомы head over heels [head over heels] also [heels over head] 1a. In a somersault;upside down; head first. It was so dark Bob fell head over heelsinto a big hole in the ground. Compare: UPSIDE DOWN. 1b. In greatconfusion or disorder; hastily. The children all tried to come inthe door at once, head over heels. Compare: TOPSY-TURVY. 2.{informal} Completely; […]...
36. Перевод слова accustom Accustom – приучать (к чему-либо) Перевод слова Accustom oneself – приучать себя; приучаться; привыкнуть accustom to drinking – спаивать to accustom oneself to getting up early – привыкнуть рано вставать He was Accustomed to sit up late. Он привык засиживаться допоздна. He can’t Accustom himself to strict discipline. Он не может приучить себя к строгой […]...
37. 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....
38. Значение идиомы in love [in love] {adj. phr.} Liking very much; loving. John is in lovewith Helen. Tom and Ellen arc in love. Mary is in love withher new wristwatch....
39. Nutrition Information For those of you who watch what you eat… Here’s the final word on nutrition and health. It’s a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting medical studies. 1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat […]...
40. Значение идиомы give the go-by [give the go-by] {v. phr.} To pay no attention to a person; avoid. John fell in love with Mary, but she gave him the go-by. Theboy raised his hand to answer the question, but the teacher gave himthe go-by. Compare: THE RUNAROUND....