Значение идиомы take a spill

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1. Перевод слова spillSpill — проливать, расплескивать, вывалить Перевод слова To spill electrolyte — расплескать электролит to spill a secret — выболтать секрет spill fuel — проливать топливо Who has Spilt the milk on the table? Кто пролил молоко на стол? I accidentally Spilled coffee all over my new suit. Я случайно пролил кофе на свой новый костюм. ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы spill the beans, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: spill the beans Перевод: рассказать секрет, тайну Пример: My friend promised not to spill the beans about my plans to get married. Мой друг пообещал, что никому не расскажет о моих планах пожениться....
3. Перевод сленгового выражения spill one’s guts, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: spill one’s guts Перевод: признаться; разоткровенничаться Пример: I had to spill my guts about the broken window. I didn’t want you to take the blame. Мне пришлось все рассказать про разбитое окно. Я не хотел, чтобы ты брал вину на себя....
4. 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....
5. Значение идиомы throw a punch[throw a punch] {v. phr.} To strike at someone with your fist; hit;punch. Bob became so mad at Fred that he threw a punch at him. The bell rang and the boxers started throwing punches. Compare: TAKEA PUNCH AT....
6. Значение идиомы fall for[fall for] {v.}, {slang} 1. To begin to like very much. Dickfell for baseball when he was a little boy. 2. To begin to love Helen was a very pretty girl and people were notsurprised that Bill fell for her. 3. To believe Nell did not fall for Joe’s story about being a jetpilot....
7. Значение идиомы fall back on[fall back on] or [fall back upon] v. 1. To retreat to. Theenemy made a strong attack, and the soldiers fell back on the fort. 2. To go for help to; turn to in time of need. When the big billsfor Mother’s hospital care came, Joe was glad he had money in the bankto fall ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы riding for a fall[riding for a fall] {adj. phr.} Behaving in an overconfident waythat is likely to lead to trouble; being too sure of yourself; doingsomething dangerous. The student who does not study for exams isriding for a fall. Mr. Smith has borrowed too much money on hishome. He is riding for a fall. Compare: COME A CROPPER....
9. Значение идиомы let the chips fall where they may[let the chips fall where they may] {v. phr.} To pay no attentionto the displeasure caused others by your actions. The senatordecided to vote against the bill and let the chips fall where theymay. The police chief told his men to give tickets to all speedersand let the chips fall where they may. Compare: COME ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы covered-dish supper[covered-dish supper] or [potluck supper] A meal to which each guest brings a share of the food. Dolly made a chicken casserole for the covered-dish supper....
11. Things Associated with AutumnErin: Smell that! Sean: Smell what? Erin: Can’t you smell the Changing of the seasons? I love Autumn. The Fall colors are out and there’s a Chill is in the air. Sean: That means I’ll be Raking leaves every weekend when I should be watching football. Erin: How can you be so Grumpy when you ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы fall out[fall out] {v.} 1. To happen. As it fell out, the Harpers wereable to sell their old car. Compare: TURN OUT. 2. To quarrel;fight; fuss; disagree. The thieves fell out over the division ofthe loot. 3. To leave a military formation. You men are dismissed. Fall out! Contrast: FALL IN. 4. To leave a building ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы cover one’s tracks[cover one’s tracks] or [cover up one’s tracks] {v. phr.} 1. To hide and not leave anything, especially foot marks, to show where you have been, so that no one can follow you. The deer covered his tracks by running in a stream. 2. {informal} To hide or not say where you have been or ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова winterWinter — зима, зимний Перевод слова A bla winter day — унылый зимний день winter blizzard — зимняя вьюга dead of winter — глубокая зима I need a new Winter coat. Мне нужно новое зимнее пальто. Winter is almost upon us. Зима уже близко. It was a long, cold Winter. Это была длинная, холодная зима....
15. 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 ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы take care[take care] {v. phr.} To be careful; use wisdom or caution. Takecare that you don’t spill that coffee! We must take care to letnobody hear about this....
17. Seasons (2)В топике Сезоны (2) приводятся подробные описания всех сезонов: зимы, весны, лета и осени. Вы узнаете, как называется осень в Америке, насколько холодно зимой в России, какие виды спорта считаются «зимними», какова зима в Санкт-Петербурге и почему этот город – единственный в мире, где наблюдается такое природное явление, как «белые ночи». Описана приятная погода весны ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова fallFall — падать, терять положение; осень Перевод слова The fall of an apple — падение яблока the curtain falls — занавес падает fall fashions — осенние моды The tree was about to Fall. Дерево чуть не упало. He Fell back onto the bed. Он упал обратно на кровать. My birthday Falls on Sunday. Мой день ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы fall on[fall on] or [fall upon] {v.} 1. To go and fight with; attack. The robbers fell on him from behind trees. 2. {formal} To meet. The famous poet fell upon unhappy days....
20. Значение идиомы fall guy[fall guy] {n.}, {slang} The «patsy» in an illegal transaction; asucker; a dupe; the person who takes the punishment others deserve. When the Savings and Loan Bank failed, due to embezzlement, the vicepresident had to be the fall guy, saving the necks of the owners....
21. Значение идиомы tell tales out of school[tell tales out of school] {v. phr.} To tell something that issecret; tell others something that is not meant to be known. Don’ttell Jane anything. She is always telling tales out of school. Compare: LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, SPILL THE BEANS....
22. Значение идиомы haul in[haul in] or [haul up] or [pull in] {v.}, {slang} To bring beforesomeone in charge for punishment or questioning; arrest. John washauled in to court for speeding. The tramp was hauled up forsleeping on the sidewalk. Compare: CALL ON THE CARPET....
23. Значение идиомы fall over backwards[fall over backwards] or [fall over oneself] {v. phr.} To doeverything you can to please someone; try very hard to satisfysomeone. The hotel manager fell over backwards to give the moviestar everything she wanted. The boys fell over themselves tryingto get the new girl’s attention....
24. Значение идиомы as for[as for] {prep.} 1. In regard to; speaking of; concerning. We have plenty of bread, and as for butter, we have more than enough. 2. Speaking for. Most people like the summer but as for me, I like winter much better. Compare: FOR ONE’S PART....
25. Значение идиомы used to[used to ] {adj. phr.} In the habit of or familiar with. People get used to smoking and it is hard for them to stop. Farmers are used to working outdoors in the winter. After my eyesbecame used to the dim light in the cave, I saw an old shovel on theground. On the hike ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы fall in[fall in] or [into place] {v. phr.} To suddenly make sense; findthe natural or proper place for the missing pieces of a puzzle. When the detectives realized that a second man was seen at the placeof the murder, the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place....
27. Come Rain or ShineThere are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, autumn and winter. December, January and February are winter months. Days are short and nights are long. The weather is cold, rivers and lakes are usually frozen. The ground is covered with snow, so a lot of people go skating and skiing. Also it is pleasant ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы come a cropper[come a cropper] 1. To fall off your horse. John’s horse stumbled, and John came a cropper. 2. To fail. Mr. Brown did not have enough money to put into his business and it soon came a cropper. Compare: RIDING FOR A FALL....
29. Winter WeatherI grew up in Minnesota where the summers are hot and Humid and winters are Bitterly cold. Living in Los Angeles now, it’s sometimes hard to describe to people how winter weather can be in Chillier climates. In L. A. most of the year, the weather is Sunny, Clear, and warm. In one of my ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы bottom drop out[bottom drop out] or [bottom fall out] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To fall below an earlier lowest price. The bottom dropped out of the price of peaches. 2. To lose all cheerful qualities; become very unhappy, cheerless, or unpleasant. The bottom dropped out of the day for John when he saw his report card. The ... Читать далее...
31. Question is too easyON A CHEMISTRY TEST at Midpark High School in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, one question concerned how to clean the floor after a chemical-powder spill. In detail, I described the liquid I would combine with the powder in order to dissolve it with chemical bonding and electron transfer. I was pleased with my grasp of molecular ... Читать далее...
32. English Country-SideEngland looks like a great well-ordered park. The hedges surrounding the gardens look beautiful in spring. In summer when they are covered with leaves and flowers they are even better. In autumn they are gold, brown and red. In winter they are still beautiful, especially in the early winter when you can see a few ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы out on a limb[out on a limb] {adv. phr.} With your beliefs and opinions openlystated; in a dangerous position that can’t be changed. Thepresident went out on a limb and supported a foreign aid bill thatmany people were against. Grandfather went out on a limb beforethe summer was over and said that the next winter would be long ... Читать далее...
34. Перевод идиомы fall into place / fall in place, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fall into place / fall in place Перевод: стать на свои места; приобрести смысл, сделаться понятным Пример: Everything fell into place and we were able to prepare for our trip to Brazil. Все стало на свои места, и мы смогли подготовиться к поездке в Бразилию....
35. Значение идиомы watch one’s dust[watch one’s dust] or [watch one’s smoke] {v. phr.}, {slang} Tonotice your quick action; watch you do something quickly. OfferBill a dollar to shovel your sidewalk, and watch his smoke! «We’llhave your yard cleaned in a jiffy,» the Boy Scouts told Mr. Truitt.»Watch our smoke!» «I can go to the store and be back in ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы in the swim[in the swim] {adj. phr.} Doing the same things that other peopleare doing; following the fashion ;busy with what most people are doing. Jim found some collegefriends at the lake that summer, and soon was in the swim of things. Mary went to New York with introductions to writers and artists, and that winter she ... Читать далее...
37. On a very cold nightOn a very cold night, a young man dropped into the local brothel and the madam said, «You’ll have to wait.» «But there’s lots of girls that aren’t busy right now.» «Yes, but several of the rooms are closed for repairs.» «Listen, I’m pretty desperate. I don’t need a room.» So she takes his money ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы helter-skelter[helter-skelter] {adv.} 1. At a fast speed, but in confusion. The hatted ball broke Mr. Jones’s window, and the boys ran awayhelter-skelter. When the bell rang, the pupils ran helter-skelterout of the door. 2. In a confusing group; in disorder. The moverspiled the furniture helter-skelter in the living room of the newhouse. Mary fell down ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод идиомы fall short (of something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fall short (of something) Перевод: потерпеть неудачу, не оправдать надежд, ожиданий Пример: The new movie fell short of people’s expectations and attendance is very low. Новый фильм не оправдал ожиданий людей, и посещаемость очень низкая....
40. Значение идиомы lady friend[lady friend] {n.} 1. A woman friend. His aunt stays with a ladyfriend in Florida during the winter. 2. A woman who is the lover of aman. — Used by people trying to appear more polite, but not often usedby careful speakers. The lawyer took his lady friend to dinner. Syn.: GIRLFRIEND....