Значение идиомы tear around

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1. Значение идиомы tear up [tear up] {v.} 1. To dig a hole in; remove the surface of; removefrom the surface. The city tore up the street to lay a new waterpipe. Mother tore up the carpeting in the living room and had anew rug put in. 2. To tear into pieces. Mary tore up the oldsheets and made costumes […]...
2. Значение идиомы tear down [tear down] {v.} 1. To take all down in pieces; destroy. Theworkmen tore down the old house and built a new house in its place. 2. To take to pieces or parts. The mechanics had to tear down theengine, and fix it, and put it together again. 3. To say bad thingsabout; criticize. “Why do […]...
3. Перевод идиомы wear and tear, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wear and tear Перевод: износ, изнашивание Пример: They put a lot of wear and tear on their car during their long holiday. Их машина сильно износилась во время их длительного отпуска....
4. Фразовый глагол tear up – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: tear up Перевод: разорвать на мелкие кусочки Пример: I always tear up my personal papers before I throw them out. Я всегда разрываю на части личные документы перед тем, как выбрасывать их....
5. Перевод слова tear Tear – слеза; прореха, дыра, изнашиваться Перевод слова Tear gas canister – баллон со слезоточивым газом a tear in a dress – дыра на платье this silk tears easily – этот шелк легко рвется to shed tears – проливать слезы Her eyes were Tearing. Ее глаза слезились. He Tore the letter from my hand. Он […]...
6. Фразовый глагол tear down – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: tear down Перевод: сносить, разрушать (здание, постройку) Пример: The county decided to tear down the dilapidated school and build a new one. В округе решили снести старую ветхую школу и построить новую....
7. Значение идиомы tear into [tear into] {v. phr.} To attack vigorously, physically or verbally. The anxious buyers tore into the wedding gowns on sale at thefamous department store. See: RIP INTO....
8. Значение идиомы tear oneself away [tear oneself away] {v. phr.} To force oneself to leave; leavereluctantly. The beaches in Hawaii are so lovely that I had to tearmyself away from them in order to get back to my job in Chicago....
9. Значение идиомы tear one’s hair [tear one’s hair] {v. phr.} To show sorrow, anger, or defeat. Ben tore his hair when he saw the wrecked car. The teacher torehis hair at the boy’s stupid answer. It was time to go to class, but Mary had not finished the report she had to give, and she begantearing her hair....
10. Значение идиомы dash light [dash light] {n.} A light on the front inside of a car or vehicle. Henry stopped the car and turned on the dash lights to read the road map....
11. Значение идиомы dash off [dash off] {v.} To make, do, or finish quickly; especially, to draw, paint, or write hurriedly. Ann took out her drawing pad and pencil and dashed off a sketch of the Indians. John can dash off several letters while Mary writes only one. Charles had forgotten to write his English report and dashed it off […]...
12. Перевод слова dash Dash – бросаться, мчаться; рывок, натиск, напористость Перевод слова Bold dash – смелый натиск dash and courage – энергия и мужество to make a dash for the door – броситься к двери He Dashed for the main entrance. Он бросился к главному входу. The waves Dashed against the cliff. Волны разбивались о скалу. His answer […]...
13. A husband and wife are on a nudist beach A husband and wife are on a nudist beach when suddenly a wasp buzzes into the wife’s business end. Naturally enough, she panics. The husband is also quite shaken but manages to put a coat on her, pull up his shorts and carries her to the car. Then he makes a mad dash to the […]...
14. A truck driver breaks down and A truck driver breaks down and shortly another trucker stops to give him hand. He notices that the first driver has a big red spot painted on his dash and asks him what it’s for. He replies “Oh that’s a conversation piece for when I pick up female hitchhikers. I get lots of pussy that […]...
15. Значение идиомы duck out [duck out] {v. phr.} To avoid; escape from something by skillful maneuvering. Somehow or other Jack always manages to duck out of any hard work....
16. Значение идиомы give to understand [give to understand] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make a personthink that something is true but not tell him; suggest; hint. Mr. Johnson gave Billy to understand that he would pay him if he helpedhim clean the yard. 2. To make a person understand by telling himvery plainly or boldly. Frank was given to understand […]...
17. Значение идиомы come in [come in] {v.} 1. To finish in a sports contest or other competition. He came in second in the hundred-yard dash. 2. To become the fashion; begin to be used. Swimming trunks for men came in after World War I; before that men used full swim suits....
18. Значение идиомы run for it [run for it] or [make a run for it] {v. phr.} To dash for safety;make a speedy escape. The bridge the soldiers were on started tofall down and they had to run for it. The policeman shouted forthe robber to stop, but the robber made a run for if....
19. Значение идиомы good for [good for] or [hurrah for] {adj. phr.} Used with a name or pronounto praise someone. Good for George! He won the 100-yard dash. You got 100 on the test? Hurrah for you....
20. Значение идиомы can’t see the wood for the trees [can’t see the wood for the trees] or [can’t see the woods for the trees] or [can’t see the forest for the trees] {v. phr.} To be unable to judge or understand the whole because of attention to the parts; criticize small things and not see the value or the aim of the future achievement. […]...
21. Значение идиомы on one’s hands [on one’s hands] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In your care orresponsibility; that you must do something about. Mrs. Blake lefther five children with me while she shopped. I could not get anythingdone with the children on my hands. After everyone bought ticketsto the dance, the club treasurer had over $100 on his hands. Theelectricity went […]...
22. Значение идиомы in the least [in the least] {adv. phr.} Even a little; in any degree or amount.- Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. Suedid not understand physics in the least. Are you in the leastinterested in sewing? Mother won’t be upset if you come forsupper; I’ll be surprised if she cares in the least. Mike was notupset in […]...
23. Значение идиомы what with [what with] {prep.} Because; as a result of. I couldn’t visityou, what with the snowstorm and the cold I had. What with dishesto wash and children to put to bed, mother was late to the meeting. Compare: ON ACCOUNT OF....
24. 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?...
25. Значение идиомы light [light] See: BRING TO LIGHT, COME TO LIGHT, DASH LIGHT, HIDE ONE’SLIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL, IN THE LIGHT OF, MAKE LIGHT OF, MANY HANDS MAKELIGHT WORK, OUT LIKE A LIGHT, SEE THE LIGHT, TRAVEL LIGHT....
26. My home is my castle В топике Мой дом – моя крепость я рассказываю о своей семье и о нашем доме. Я считаю, что если в семье крепкие узы, любовь и взаимопонимание, то такая семья – счастливая и такой дом, действительно, становится очень теплым. Нас в семье четверо: мой отец, мама, мой младший брат и я. Отец – настоящий “кормилец” […]...
27. Значение идиомы rip into [rip into] or [tear into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To start a fightwith; attack. The puppy is tearing into the big dog. Syn.: PITCHINTO. 2. To quarrel with; scold. Mrs. Brown ripped into herdaughter for coming home late. Syn.: BAWL OUT, LACE INTO, LAY OUT, LET HAVE IT....
28. Значение идиомы bear down on [bear down on] or [upon] {v. phr.} To draw constantly nearer with great speed and force. The police cars were bearing down on the bank robbers’ get-away car....
29. Значение идиомы have it [have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby […]...
30. Значение идиомы at once [at once] {adv. phr.} 1. Without delay; right now or right then; immediately. Put a burning match next to a piece of paper and it will begin burning at once. Mother called the children to lunch, and Paul came at once, but Brenda stayed in the sand pile a little longer. Syn.: RIGHT AWAY or […]...
31. Значение идиомы sit by [sit by] {v.} 1. To stay near; watch and care for. The nurse wastold to sit by the patient until he woke up. Mother sat by hersick baby all night. 2. To sit and watch or rest especially whileothers work. Don’t just sit idly by while the other children areall busy....
32. Значение идиомы in a family way [in a family way] or [in the family way] {adj. phr.}, {informal}Going to have a baby. Sue and Liz are happy because their mother isin the family way. The Ferguson children are promising kittens toeveryone because their cat is in a family way. Compare: WITH CHILD....
33. Getting Advice from Mothers-in-Law Marc: Who was that? Carla: It was your mother – again. She wanted to give me another piece of Unsolicited advice about Housekeeping. She’s called five times this week already. Marc: She’s just trying to be helpful. Carla: I wish she’d do it without being so Critical. I feel like she enjoys Finding fault with […]...
34. Значение идиомы draw out [draw out] {v. phr.} 1. To take out; remove. Johnny drew a dollar out of the bank to buy his mother a present. The hunter drew out his gun and shot the snake. 2. To make talk or tell something. Jimmy was bashful but Mrs. Wilson drew him out by asking him about baseball. 3. […]...
35. Значение идиомы give way [give way] {v.} 1. To go back; retreat. The enemy army is givingway before the cannon fire. Compare: FALL BACK. 2. To make room, getout of the way. The children gave way and let their mother throughthe door. Compare: MAKE WAY. 3. To lose control of yourself; loseyour courage or hope; yield. Mrs. Jones didn’t […]...
36. Значение идиомы look on [look on] or [look upon] {v.} 1. To regard; consider; think of. The stuff had always been looked on as a worthless factory waste. Until the day Bob made the touchdown, the other boys had looked uponhim as rather a sissy. 2. To be an observer; watch without takingpart. Fred had never been able to […]...
37. Значение идиомы catch it [catch it] or [get it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be scolded or punished. – Usually used of children. John knew he would catch it when he came home late for supper. Wow, Johnny! When your mother sees those torn pants, you’re going to get it. Compare: GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE. Contrast: GIVE IT TO....
38. Значение идиомы run ragged [run ragged] {v. phr.} To tire out; make nervous by too much worryor work. Trying to keep up with too many clubs, sports, andactivities in addition to his homework ran Tom ragged. On a rainyday the children sometimes ran Mother ragged. Compare: WEAR OUT....
39. Значение идиомы enjoy oneself [enjoy oneself] {v. phr.} To have a good time; be happy; feelpleasure. Mary enjoyed herself at the party. “Enjoy yourselves, children,” Mother urged the guests at our party....
40. 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 […]...