Значение идиомы take in tow

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1. Значение идиомы take charge[take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take controlor responsibility; undertake the care or management. When Mrs. Jackson was in the hospital, her sister tookcharge of the Jackson children until Mrs. Jackson could care forthem. The child care class gave a party for the nursery children, and Mary took charge of the ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы in charge of[in charge of] {prep.} 1. Responsible for; having supervision orcare of. Marian is in charge of selling tickets. The girl incharge of refreshments forgot to order the ice cream for the party. When our class had a play, the teacher put Harold in charge of thestage curtain. 2. or [in the charge of] Under the ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова conductConduct — вести, руководить; поведение Перевод слова The rules of conduct — правила поведения conduct of war — ведение войны to conduct an expedition — руководить экспедицией The interview was Conducted in English. Интервью проводилось на английском языке. Is it really necessary to Conduct experiments on animals? Это действительно так необходимо проводить эксперименты на животных? ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы in charge[in charge] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, 1. In authority or control; in aposition to care for or supervise; responsible. If you have anyquestions, ask the boss. He’s in charge. 2. Under care orsupervision. The sick man was taken in charge by the doctor. During your visit to the library, you will be in the librarian’scharge. ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы charge account[charge account] {n.} An agreement with a store through which you can buy things and pay for them later. Mother bought a new dress on her charge account. Mr. Jones has a charge account at the garage on the corner....
6. Значение идиомы lead the way[lead the way] {v. phr.} To go before and show how to go somewhere;guide. The boys need someone to lead the way on their hike. Themen hired an Indian to lead the way to the Pueblo ruins. Thatschool led the way in finding methods to teach reading....
7. Значение идиомы charge off[charge off] {v.} 1. To consider or record as a loss, especially in an account book. The store owner charged off all of the last season’s stock of suits. Syn.: WRITE OFF. 2. or [charge up] {informal} To accept or remember as a mistake and not worry about it any more. — Often used with ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы charge up[charge up] {v. phr.} 1. To submit to a flow of electricity in order to make functional. I mustn’t forget to charge up my razor before we go on our trip. 2. To use up all the available credit one has on one’s credit card. «Let’s charge dinner on the Master Card,» Jane said. «Unfortunately ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы drop dead[drop dead] {v.}, {slang} To go away or be quiet; stop bothering someone. — Usually used as a command. «Drop dead!» Bill told his little sister when she kept begging to help him build his model airplane. When Sally bumped into Kate’s desk and spilled ink for the fifth time, Kate told her to drop ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы lead by the nose[lead by the nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have full control of;make or persuade to do anything whatever. Many people areeasily influenced and a smart politician can lead them by the nose. Don’t let anyone lead you by the nose; use your own judgment and dothe right thing....
11. Перевод слова chargeCharge — заряжать, наполнять; возлагать ответственность; плата за услуги Перевод слова The emotional charge — эмоциональный заряд charge of surety — допускаемая нагрузка free of charge — бесплатно I Charge you not to go. Я требую, чтобы вы остались. The Charge for students is $8. Плата для студентов — $8. He is in Charge of ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы try out[try out] {v. phr.} 1. To test by trial or by experimenting. Hetried golf out to see if he would like it. The scientists triedout thousands of chemicals before they found the right one. Thecoach wants to try the new play out in the first game. 2. To try fora place on a team or ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы peel off[peel off] {v.} To dive away from a group of airplanes in a flightformation; bring one plane down from a group. As the group nearedthe home base, pilot after pilot peeled off for a landing....
14. Перевод идиомы in charge (of someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in charge (of someone or something) Перевод: быть во главе, быть главным Пример: He is in charge of the sales department at his company. Он возглавляет отдел по продажам в своей компании....
15. Rumors and SecretsJack: So, what do you think of the New guy? Kate: Oh, You mean Bernard? He’s okay, I guess. Why? Jack: Well, I heard that he left his last company under Mysterious circumstances. I tried to find out more from Libby, but she was very Hush-hush about it. Kate: I’m not surprised. Libby doesn’t like ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы get the lead out of one’s pants[get the lead out of one’s pants] {v. phr.}, {slang} To get busy;work faster. The captain told the sailors to get the lead out oftheir pants. The coach told the players to get the lead out oftheir pants....
17. One day the different parts of the bodyOne day the different parts of the body were having an argument to see which should be in charge. The brain said «I do all the thinking so I’m the most important and I should be in charge.» The eyes said «I see everything and let the rest of you know where we are, so ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы string along[string along] {v.}, {informal} 1. To deceive; fool; lead ondishonestly. Mary was stringing John along for years but she didn’tmean to marry him. George told the new boy that he must alwayscall the teacher «Sir,» but the new boy soon saw that George wasstringing him along. Compare: ON A STRING. 2. To follow someone’sleadership; join ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы Johnny-come-lately[Johnny-come-lately] {n.} Someone new in a place or group;newcomer; also: a new person who takes an active part in group affairsbefore tlie group has accepted him; upstart. Everybody was amazedwhen a Johnny-come-lately beat the old favorite in the race. Whenit looked as though Mr. Brown had a good chance of winning, manyJohnny-come-latelies began to support ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы lead off[lead off] {v.} To begin; start; open. Richardson led off theinning with a double. We always let Henry lead off. Mr. Jonesled off with the jack of diamonds. When the teacher asked if thefilm helped them to understand, Phil led off by saying that he learneda lot from it....
21. Значение идиомы so many[so many ] {adj.} 1. A limited number of; some Our schoolauditorium will hold only so many people. 2. A group of. — Often usedfor emphasis. The children were all sitting very quietly in theirchairs, like so many dolls. Compare: SO MUCH. {adj.} Bob is alwaysbragging; his stories are just so many lies....
22. Перевод идиомы in charge of something or someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in charge of something or someone Перевод: 1. быть ответственным, отвечать за что-либо или кого-либо; 2. быть главным, возглавлять что-либо Пример: Our teacher is in charge of selling tickets for the school dance. Наш учитель отвечает за продажу билетов на школьные танцы. Who is in chare here? Кто здесь главный?...
23. Значение идиомы highway robbery[highway robbery] {n. phr.} 1. A hold-up of or theft from a personcommitted on an open road or street usually by an armed man. Highway robbery was common in England in Shakespeare’s day. 2. Anextremely high price or charge; a profiteer’s excessive charge. Tosomeone from a small town, the prices of meals and theater tickets ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы lead the way, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lead the way Перевод: идти вперед, показывая путь; показывать пример Пример: I had to lead the way because nobody knew where the new office was located. Я показывал всем дорогу, потому что никто не знал, где находится новый офис....
25. Значение идиомы carrying charge[carrying charge] {n.} An extra cost added to the price of something bought on weekly or monthly payments. The price of the bicycle was $50. Jim bought it for $5.00 a month for ten months plus a carrying charge of $1 a month....
26. Значение идиомы all roads lead to Rome[all roads lead to Rome] {literary} The same end or goal may be reached by many different ways. — A proverb. «I don’t care how you get the answer,» said the teacher, «All roads lead to Rome.»...
27. Перевод идиомы follow someone’s lead, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: follow someone’s lead Перевод: делать, поступать, как кто-либо другой; следовать чьему-либо примеру Пример: Everybody followed my lead and came to work early. Все последовали моему примеру, и рано пришли на работу....
28. Значение идиомы en masse[en masse] {adv. phr.} As a group; in one big mass or group. — Usedafter the word it modifies. The school turned out en masse to cheerthe returning astronaut....
29. Значение идиомы all at once[all at once] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; together. The teacher told the children to talk one at a time; if they all talked at one time, she could not understand them. Bill can play the piano, sing, and lead his orchestra all at once. 2. or [all of a sudden] Without warning; ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы safety in numbers[safety in numbers] {n. phr.} Protection against trouble by beingin a group. Peter said, «Stay in a group; there is safety innumbers.»...
31. Значение идиомы children should be seen and not heard[children should be seen and not heard] A command issued by adults to children ordering them to be quiet and not to interrupt. — A proverb. Your children should not argue so loudly. Haven’t you taught them that children should be seen and not heard?...
32. Значение идиомы over one’s head[over one’s head] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not understandable;beyond your ability to understand; too hard or strange for you tounderstand. Mary laughed just to be polite, but the joke was reallyover her head. The lesson today was hard; it went over my head. Compare: BEYOND ONE’S DEPTH. 2. To a more important person in ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод слова LeadСлово: lead Транскрипция: [liːd] Перевод: вести; приводить Пример: Lead the way since you are the only one from around here. Веди нас, так как ты единственный, кто тут местный. I wonder where this road will lead us. Интересно, куда нас приведет эта дорога....
34. Значение идиомы as an aside[as an aside] {adv. phr.} Said as a remark in a low tone of voice; used in theaters where the actor turns toward the audience as if to «think out loud.» During the concert Tim said to his wife as an aside, «The conductor has no idea how to conduct Beethoven.»...
35. Annulling a MarriageCourtney: Did you hear? Kate and Christopher are trying to Annul their marriage. Ray: What?! They’ve only been married for two months! What brought this on? Courtney: I have no idea. Neither of them is Underage or Bigamists and they married Of their own free will, so I don’t know how they can ask for ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы newfangled[newfangled] {adj.} Newly invented or contrived; excessivelycomplex. Dorothy felt that many newfangled gadgets in Kate’sall-electric kitchen weren’t really necessary....
37. Значение идиомы round robin[round robin] {n. phr.} 1. Something written, especially a requestor protest that is signed by a group of people. — Often used like anadjective. The people in our neighborhood are sending a round robinto the Air Force to protest the noise the jet planes make flying overour houses. 2. A letter written by a group ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы make a scene[make a scene] {v. phr.} To act hysterically; attract unfavorableattention. I didn’t want Kate to make a scene in front of all ofthose people, so I gave her the money she wanted....
39. Значение идиомы get the ax[get the ax] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be fired from a job. PoorJoe got the ax at the office yesterday. 2. To be dismissed fromschool for improper conduct, such as cheating. Joe got caughtcheating on his final exam and he got the ax. 3. To have a quarrelwith one’s sweetheart or steady ending in ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы run with the hare and hunt with the hounds[run with the hare and hunt with the hounds] {v. phr.} Toappear to support both parties in a conflict; to conduct things inambiguous ways. Critics accused the king of running with the hareand hunting with the hounds....