Значение идиомы tight-lipped

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1. Значение идиомы sit tight [sit tight] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make no move or change; staywhere you are. – Often used as a command. Sit tight; I’ll be readyto go in a few minutes. The doctor said to sit tight until hearrived. The gangsters sat tight in the mountains while the policelooked for them. Compare: STAND PAT....
2. Перевод слова tight Tight – тугой, плотно пригнанный Перевод слова Tight belt – туго затянутый пояс tight case – непромокаемый чехол the nut is tight – гайка завинчена до упора Hold on Tight! Держись крепче! The door was shut Tight. Дверь была плотно закрыта. I kept my eyes Tight shut. Я держал глаза плотно закрытыми....
3. Значение идиомы tight end [tight end] {n.} An end in football who plays close to the tacklein the line. The tight end is used to catch passes but most oftento block. Contrast: SPLIT END....
4. Значение идиомы run a tight ship [run a tight ship] {v. phr.} To run an organization with a firmhand, with strict rules and regulations. Our dean of the collegeruns a very tight ship; he tolerates no mistakes....
5. Значение идиомы tight squeeze [tight squeeze] {n. phr.} A difficult situation; financialtroubles. The Browns aren’t going out to dinner these days; theyare in a tight squeeze....
6. Перевод идиомы sit tight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: sit tight Перевод: терпеливо ждать чего-либо Пример: Please sit tight for a few minutes while I go and get a police officer. Пожалуйста, посидите спокойно несколько минут, пока я схожу за офицером полиции....
7. Перевод идиомы tight spot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: tight spot Перевод: трудная ситуация, положение Пример: We are in a very tight spot since the top salesman quit. Мы находимся в очень трудном положении, потому что ведущий продавец уволился....
8. Перевод идиомы keep / have somebody on a tight / short leash, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep / have somebody on a tight / short leash Перевод: держать кого-либо в узде, держать на коротком поводке Пример: He doesn’t go out with the guys much now that his girlfriend is around to keep him on a tight leash. Он не часто гуляет с друзьями теперь, когда его девушка постоянно рядом с […]...
9. Перевод идиомы sleep tight / sleep well, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: sleep tight / sleep well Перевод: (употребляется как пожелание на ночь) спокойной ночи, хороших снов Пример: Sleep tight, Bobby. See you in the morning. Хороших снов, Бобби. Увидимся утром....
10. Перевод идиомы in a tight spot / in a tough spot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in a tight spot / in a tough spot Перевод: в трудном положении, ситуации Пример: The man was in a tight spot after he lost his job. Мужчина находился в трудном положении, когда потерял работу....
11. Значение идиомы up tight [up tight] or [uptight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Worried, irritated, excessively eager or anxious. Why are you so uptightabout getting that job? The more you worry, the less you’ll succeed....
12. Значение идиомы tight money [tight money] {n. phr.} The opposite of inflation, when money ishard to borrow from the banks. The government decided that tightmoney is the way to bring down inflation....
13. Poetic justice A man was called to witness that a couple had been making love in a park. The witness: They were fucking your honor The judge: Could the witness put it in a more Sheakspearian way: The witness: The park was Dark but caused no fear Until tiny sounds came to my ear There was this […]...
14. Значение идиомы for fear [for fear] Because of fear. He left an hour early for fear ofmissing his train. She worried for fear that the child would behurt....
15. Перевод слова witness Witness – свидетель, очевидец Перевод слова To call as witness – вызывать в качестве свидетеля witness custody – взятие под стражу свидетеля to impeach a witness – оспаривать свидетельское показание The defense called only one Witness. Защита вызвала только одного свидетеля. Who Witnessed his signing the documents? Кто видел, как он подписывал эти документы? My […]...
16. Значение идиомы for fear of [for fear of] {adv. phr.} Because of being afraid of something; onaccount of being scared. Dave refuses to go to Europe for fear ofan airplane crash and for fear of a shipwreck....
17. Значение идиомы fear and trembling [fear and trembling] or [fear and trepidation] {n. phr.} Greatfear. He came in fear and trembling to tell his father he had a badreport card....
18. Where am I, Cathy? Attorney to witness: “What was the first thing your husband said to you when he woke up that morning?” Witness: “Where am I Cathy?” Attorney: “And why did that upset you?” Witness: “Because my name is Susan.”...
19. Значение идиомы take oath [take oath] {v. phr.} To promise to tell the truth or to do sometask honestly, calling on God or some person or thing as a witness. Mary took her oath that she did not steal the watch. John tookoath that he would fill the office of president faithfully....
20. Being under oath “You seem to have more than the average share of intelligence for a man of your background,” sneered the lawyer at a witness on the stand. “If I wasn’t under oath, I’d return the compliment,” replied the witness....
21. A precise location Attorney to witness: “And where was the location of the accident?” Witness: “Approximately milepost 499.” Attorney: “And where is milepost 499?” Witness: “About halfway between milepost 498 and milepost 500.”...
22. Перевод слова fear Fear – страх, боязнь Перевод слова To chase all fear – отбросить всякий страх without fear or favour – беспристрастно, объективно more than half dead with fear – чуть живой от страха I Fear the results of the final exams. Я опасаюсь за результаты выпускных экзаменов. His wife seemed depressed, and he Feared for his […]...
23. Значение идиомы the creeps [the creeps] {n.}, {informal} 1. An uncomfortable tightening of theskin caused by fear or shock. Reading the story of a ghost gave Joethe creeps. The queer noises in the old house gave Mary thecreeps. 2. A strong feeling of fear or disgust. The cold, damp, lonely swamp gave John the creeps. The dog was so […]...
24. Значение идиомы butterflies in one’s stomach [butterflies in one’s stomach] {n. phr.} A queer feeling in the stomach caused by nervous fear or uncertainty; a feeling of fear or anxiety in the stomach. When Bob walked into the factory office to ask for a job, he had butterflies in his stomach....
25. Значение идиомы let off steam [let off steam] or [blow off steam] {v. phr.} 1. To let or makesteam escape; send out steam. The janitor let off some steambecause the pressure was too high. 2. {informal} To get rid ofphysical energy or strong feeling through activity; talk or be veryactive physically after forced quiet. After the long ride on thebus, […]...
26. Значение идиомы shoot questions at [shoot questions at] {v. phr.} To interrogate rapidly andvigorously. The attorney for the prosecution shot one questionafter another at the nervous witness....
27. Значение идиомы lay bare [lay bare] {v. phr.} To expose; reveal; divulge. During histestimony the witness laid bare the whole story of his involvementwith the accused....
28. A tight travel budget All workers please be advised of the following changes to the travel policy. Memorandum To: All Employees From: Headquarters Subject: Business Travel Policy Guidelines Date: June 16, 2000 Due to fiscal constraints, the following corporate policies are announced regarding employees on travel for official business. The purpose of these policies is to save money, thereby […]...
29. Значение идиомы beside the point [beside the point] or [beside the question] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Off the subject; about something different. What you meant to do is beside the point; the fact is you didn’t do it. The judge told the witness that his remarks were beside the point. Compare: BEAT AROUND THE BUSH, NEITHER HERE NOR THERE....
30. Значение идиомы tamper with [tamper with] {v.} 1. To meddle with ; handle ignorantlyor foolishly. He tampered with the insides of his watch and ruinedit. 2. To secretly get someone to do or say wrong things, especiallyby giving him money, or by threatening to hurt him. A friend of theman being tried in court tampered with a witness....
31. Значение идиомы nobody’s fool [nobody’s fool] {n. phr.} A smart person; a person who knows whathe is doing; a person who can take care of himself. In theclassroom and on the football field, Henry was nobody’s fool. Contrast: BORN YESTERDAY....
32. Значение идиомы take the fifth [take the fifth] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Taking refuge behind theFifth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States whichguarantees any witness the right not to incriminate himself whiletestifying at a trial. Alger Hiss took the Fifth when asked whetherhe was a member of the Communist Party. 2. Not to answer any questionin an informal […]...
33. 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....
34. Значение идиомы haircut place [haircut place] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} Bridgeor overpass with tight clearance. Are we going to make it in thathaircut place?...
35. Значение идиомы beside oneself [beside oneself] {adj. phr.} Very much excited; somewhat crazy. She was beside herself with fear. He was beside himself, he was so angry. When his wife heard of his death, she was beside herself....
36. Перевод идиомы play fast and loose (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play fast and loose (with someone or something) Перевод: действовать безответственно, легкомысленно Пример: The witness began to play fast and loose with the facts of his case and was criticized by the judge. Свидетель начал пренебрегать фактами своего дела, и его упрекнул судья....
37. Значение идиомы in person [in person] also [in the flesh] {adv. phr.} Yourself; personally. A TV actor appeared in person today in school. The governorcannot march in the parade in person today, but his wife wilt march. Compare: FACE-TO-FACE. Contrast: INSTEAD OF....
38. Значение идиомы nurse a grudge [nurse a grudge] {v. phr.} To keep a feeling of envy or disliketoward some person; remember something bad that a person said or didto you, and dislike the person because of that. Torn nursed agrudge against John because John took his place on the basketballteam. Mary nursed a grudge against her teacher because she thoughtshe […]...
39. Значение идиомы pick a hole in [pick a hole in] or [pick holes in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To find amistake in or things wrong with; criticize; blame. The witness saidhe had been walking in the moonlight last Sunday, but the lawyerpicked a hole in what he said by proving that there was no moon andthat it rained Sunday night. Mary is […]...
40. Значение идиомы swear by [swear by] {v.} 1. To use as the support or authority that what youare saying is truthful; take an oath upon. A witness swears by theBible that he will tell the truth. In ancient Greece a doctorswore by Apollo, the god of healing, that he would be a good doctor. John swore by his honor […]...