Значение идиомы tie down

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1. Значение идиомы write home about[write home about] {v. phr.} To become especially enthusiastic orexcited about; boast about. — Often used after «to». Mary’s trip tothe World’s Fair was something to write home about. Joe did a goodenough job of painting but it was nothing to write home about. «That was a dinner worth writing home about!» said Bill coming ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы dig in[dig in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To dig ditches for protection against an enemy attack. The soldiers dug in and waited for the enemy to come. 2a. To go seriously to work; work hard. John dug in and finished his homework very quickly. 2b. To begin eating. Mother set the food on the table and told ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы pillar of society[pillar of society] {n. phr.} A leading figure who contributes tothe support and the well-being of his Her society; a person ofirreproachable character. Mrs. Brown, the director of our classicalsymphony fund, is a true pillar of society....
4. Значение идиомы with bells on[with bells on] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With enthusiasm; eager orready and in the best of spirits for an event. «Will you come tothe farewell party I’m giving for Billy?» asked Jerry. «I’ll be therewith bells on,» replied Ed....
5. Значение идиомы fed up[fed up] also [fed to the gills] or [fed tothe teeth] {adj. phr.} Having had too much of something; at the end ofyour patience; disgusted; bored; tired. People get fed up withanyone who brags all the time. I’ve had enough of his complaints. I’m fed up. He was fed to the teeth with television and ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы tie one’s hands[tie one’s hands] {v. phr.} To make unable to doanything. — Usually used in the passive. Since Mary would not tellher mother what was bothering her, her mother’s hands were tied. Charles wanted to help John get elected president of the class, buthis promise to another boy tied his hands. Father hoped Jim wouldnot quit ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы sit up with[sit up with] {v. phr.} To be with; particularly to keep someoneill company. Mrs. Brown sat up with her sick husband all night inthe hospital room....
8. Перевод слова enemyEnemy — враг Перевод слова To be sworn enemies — быть заклятыми врагами he is an enemy of our cause — он враг нашего дела he is no enemy to wine — шутл. он не прочь выпить The Enemy showed no mercy. Враги были беспощадны. The Enemy was in full flight. Враг поспешно отступал. They ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы get one’s dander up[get one’s dander up] or [get one’s Irish up] {v. phr.} To becomeor make angry. The boy got his dander up because he couldn’t go tothe store. The children get the teacher’s dander up when they makea lot of noise. Compare: BLOW A FUSE....
10. Перевод слова sickSick — больной, болезненный Перевод слова Sick condition — болезненное состояние sick years — годы болезни to heal the sick — лечить больных He is off Sick today. Его сегодня нет, он болеет. He was Sick in the car. В машине его стошнило. You’re Sick! Вы ненормальный!...
11. Значение идиомы hog-tie[hog-tie] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tie so it is unable tomove or escape. The Cowboy caught a calf and hog-tied it. 2. Tomake someone unable to act freely; limit. The welfare worker wantedto help at once, but rules and regulations hog-tied her, so she couldonly report the case....
12. Перевод идиомы fit to be tied, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fit to be tied Перевод: взбешенный, все себя (от возмущения), в ярости Пример: My boss was fit to be tied when he heard that I was going to take a month off from work this summer. Мой начальник взбесился, когда услышал, что я собирался взять месяц отпуска этим летом....
13. Значение идиомы tie in knots[tie in knots] {v. phr.} To make very nervous or worried. The thought of having her tooth pulled tied Joan in knots. Thelittle boy’s experience with the kidnapper tied him in knots and itwas hard for him to sleep well for a long time....
14. Перевод идиомы have one’s hands tied, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have one’s hands tied Перевод: быть не в состоянии сделать что-либо Пример: I had my hands tied and was unable to help my friend with his request. У меня были связаны руки, и я не мог помочь своему другу с его просьбой....
15. Значение идиомы or so[or so] {adv.} About; or a little more. Mr. Brown will be backin a day or so. The book cost $5 or so. There will be twentyor so people at the party. Compare: MORE OR LESS....
16. Значение идиомы tie the knot[tie the knot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get married; also toperform a wedding ceremony. Diane and Bill tied the knotyesterday. The minister tied the knot for Diane and Billyesterday....
17. Перевод идиомы one’s hands are tied, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: one’s hands are tied Перевод: быть не в состоянии помочь Пример: I am sorry that I can’t help you but my hands are tied at the moment. Извини, что не могу тебе помочь, но сейчас у меня связаны руки....
18. Значение идиомы a little[a little] {n.} or {adj.} A small amount ; some. — Usually «a little» is different in meaning from «little», which emphasizes the negative; «a little» means «some»; but «little» means «not much». We say «We thought that the paper was all gone, but a little was left.» But we say, «We thought we still ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы once and for all[once and for all] {adv. phr.} 1. One time and never again; withoutany doubt; surely; certainly; definitely. Let me say, for once andfor all, you may not go to the party Saturday. For once and forall, I will not go swimming with you. 2. Permanently. Bill and Tomasked the teacher to settle the argument once ... Читать далее...
20. 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....
21. Значение идиомы fall into the habit of[fall into the habit of] {v. phr.} To develop the custom of doingsomething. Jack has fallen into the bad habit of playing poker forlarge sums of money every night....
22. Значение идиомы see one’s way clear[see one’s way clear] {v. phr.} To know no reason for not doingsomething; feel that you are free. John finally saw his way clearto help his friends. Mary had to do her homework and help hermother before she could see her way clear to go to the movies withJane....
23. Значение идиомы visiting nurse[visiting nurse] {n.} A nurse who goes from home to home takingcare of sick people or giving help with other health problems. After John returned home from the hospital, the visiting nurse cameeach day to change his bandages....
24. Time Off from WorkMy buddy from college, Jack, was getting married and our friend Rob was planning a Bachelor party for him in Vegas. It was going to be the Last weekend of the month and I wanted to go. The trouble was, I was scheduled to work that weekend. I needed to get the Time off from ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова preventPrevent — предотвращать, не допускать Перевод слова To prevent diphtheria — заниматься профилактикой дифтерии to prevent the spread of disease — предупредить распространение болезни to prevent war — не допустить развязывания войны Nothing shall Prevent us from reaching our aim! Ничто не сможет помешать нам достичь цели! We must Prevent the cancer from spreading Мы ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы tail between one’s legs[tail between one’s legs] {n. phr.} State of feeling beaten, ashamed, or very obedient, as after a scolding or a whipping. Thearmy sent the enemy home with their tails between their legs. Theboys on the team had boasted they would win the tournament, but theywent home with their tails between their legs....
27. Значение идиомы sick and tired[sick and tired] {adj.} 1. Feeling strong dislike for somethingrepeated or continued too long; exasperated; annoyed. Jane was sickand tired of always having to wait for Bill, so when he didn’t arriveon time she left without him. John is sick and tired of having hisstudies interrupted. I’ve been studying all day, and I’m sick andtired ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы throw a party[throw a party] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a party; have aparty. The club is throwing a party in the high school gym Saturdaynight. The Seniors threw a masquerade party on Halloween....
29. A Birthday PartyMy sister called me at the Last minute to help her with my nephew’s birthday party. She was feeling really sick and couldn’t get out of bed. I’d never given a children’s party before, but how hard could it be? Well, I found out. First, I had to go to the Party supply store To ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы half a mind[half a mind] also [half a notion] {n. phr.}, {informal} A wish orplan that you have not yet decided to act on; a thought of possiblydoing something. — Used after «have» or «with» and before «to» and aninfinitive. I have half a mind to stop studying and walk over tothe brook. Jerry went home with ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы take ill[take ill] or [take sick] {v.} To become sick. Father took sickjust before his birthday. — Used in the passive with the samemeaning. The man was taken ill on the train....
32. Значение идиомы tied to one’s mother’s apron strings[tied to one’s mother’s apron strings] Not independent of yourmother; not able to do anything without asking your mother. Evenafter he grew up he was still tied to his mother’s apron strings....
33. Значение идиомы knock it off[knock it off] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To stop talkingabout something considered not appropriate or nonsensical by thelistener. — Used frequently as an imperative. Come on, Joe, knockit off, you’re not making any sense at all! 2. To cease doingsomething; to quit. — Heavily favored in the imperative. Come onboys, knock it off, you’re ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы hen party[hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women orgirls are invited. The sorority gave a hen party for its members. Contrast: STAG PARTY. See: GO STAG....
35. 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....
36. Значение идиомы shut out[shut out] {v.} 1. To prevent from coming in; block. DuringWorld War II, Malta managed to shut out most of the Italian and Germanbombers by throwing up an effective anti-aircraft screen. The boyswere annoyed by Tom’s telling club secrets and shut him out of theirmeeting. 2. To prevent from scoring throughout anentire game. The Dodgers ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы under fire[under fire] {adv. phr.} Being shot at or being attacked; hit byattacks or accusations; under attack. The soldiers stood firm underfire of the enemy. The principal was under fire for not sendingthe boys home who stole the car....
38. Значение идиомы brown-nose[brown-nose] {v.}, {slang}, {avoidable}, {though gaining inacceptance} To curry favor in a subservient way, as by obviously exaggerated flattery. Max brown-noses his teachers, that’s why he gets all A’s in his courses. Compare: POLISH THE APPLE....
39. Значение идиомы home[home] See: AT HOME, BRING HOME, BRING HOME THE BACON, CHICKENSCOME HOME TO ROOST, CLOSE TO HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME or NURSING HOMEor REST HOME, KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING, MAKE ONESELF AT HOME, NOBODY HOME, WRITE HOME ABOUT....
40. Значение идиомы bring home[bring home] {v.} To show clearly; emphasize; make realize; demonstrate. The accident caused a death in his family, and it brought home to him the evil of drinking while driving. A parent or teacher should bring home to children the value and pleasure of reading....