Значение идиомы to a man

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1. Значение идиомы after one’s own heart[after one’s own heart] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Well liked because of agreeing with your own feelings, interests, and ideas; to your liking-agreeable. Used after «man» or some similar word. He likes baseball and good food; he is a man after my own heart. Thanks for agreeing with me about the class party; you’re a girl ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы borrow trouble[borrow trouble] {v. phr.} To worry for nothing about trouble that may not come; make trouble for yourself needlessly. Don’t borrow trouble by worrying about next year. It’s too far away. You are borrowing trouble if you try to tell John what to do. Compare: ASK FOR, CROSS ONE’S BRIDGES BEFORE ONE COMES TO THEM, ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы take exception to[take exception to] {v. phr.} To speak against; find fault with; bedispleased or angered by; criticize. There was nothing in thespeech that you could take exception to. Did she take exception tomy remarks about her cooking....
4. Значение идиомы wildcat strike[wildcat strike] {n.}, {informal} A strike not ordered by a laborunion; a strike spontaneously arranged by a group of workers. Thegarbage collectors have gone on a wildcat strike, but the union isgoing to stop it....
5. Значение идиомы go to the trouble[go to the trouble] or [take the trouble] {v. phr.} To make troubleor extra work for yourself; bother. John told Mr. Brown not to goto the trouble of driving him home. Since your aunt took thetrouble to get you a nice birthday present, the least you can do is tothank her. Compare: PUT OUT....
6. If for every rule there is an exceptionIf for every rule there is an exception, then we have established that there is an exception to every rule. If we accept «For every rule there is an exception» as a rule, then we must concede that there may not be an exception after all, since the rule states that there is always the ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова exceptionException — исключение, возражение, неодобрение Перевод слова The exception proves the rule — исключение подтверждает правило by way of exception — в виде исключения I take exception to this remark — я считаю такое замечание неуместным Unfortunately there is an Exception to every rule. К сожалению, существует исключение к каждому правилу. The sanitary conditions were, ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы in favor of[in favor of] {prep.} On the side of; in agreement with, Everyone in the class voted in favor of the party. Most girls arein favor of wearing lipstick. Compare: IN BACK OF....
9. Значение идиомы let off[let off] {v.} 1. To discharge ; explode; fire. Willieaccidentally let off his father’s shotgun and made a hole in thewall. Syn.: GO OFF, LET LOOSE. 2. To permit to go or escape;excuse from a penalty, a duty, or a promise. Two boys were caughtsmoking in school but the principal let them off with a ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы cross a bridge before one comes to it[cross a bridge before one comes to it] {v. phr.} To worry about future events or trouble before they happen. — Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb. «Can I be a soldier when I grow up, Mother?» asked Johnny. «Don’t cross that bridge until you come to it,» said his mother. Compare: ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод идиомы make an exception (for someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: make an exception (for someone) Перевод: сделать исключение для кого-либо Пример: The security guard made an exception for me and allowed me to enter the parking lot after it was closed. Охранник сделал для меня исключение и пустил меня на парковку после закрытия....
12. Значение идиомы strike a bargain[strike a bargain] {v. phr.} To arrive at a price satisfactory toboth the buyer and the seller. After a great deal of haggling, theymanaged to strike a bargain....
13. Значение идиомы front office[front office] {n.}, {informal} The group of persons who manage abusiness; the officers. The front office decides how much theworkers are paid....
14. Значение идиомы company man[company man] {n.}, {informal} A worker who always agrees with management rather than labor. — Usually used to express dislike or disapproval. Joe was a company man and refused to take a part in the strike. Compare: YES-MAN....
15. Значение идиомы exception proves the rule[exception proves the rule] Something unusual that does not followa rule tests that rule to see if it is true; if there are too manyexceptions, the rule is no good. — A proverb. Frank is very shortbut is a good basketball player. He is the exception that proves therule....
16. 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....
17. Feeding a Picky EaterJeremy: It’s really nice of you to make dinner for me tonight. Keeley: I’m glad to do it. You’re been so helpful to me, It’s only fair that I Return the favor. I hope you’ve Brought your appetite. Jeremy: You bet. Keeley: Great! Here’s the first Course, a light soup. How do you like it? ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова strikeStrike — ударять, ударять, бить Перевод слова Strike weapon — наступательное оружие to strike a blow — нанести удар to strike a mine — наскочить на мину He Struck me on the chin. Он ударил меня в подбородок. He Struck me by his knowledge. Он поразил меня своими знаниями. Strike the nail home. Забей гвоздь ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы bubble trouble[bubble trouble] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} Tire trouble, flat tire. The eighteen wheeler ahead of me seems to have bubble trouble....
20. Значение идиомы name is mud[name is mud] {informal} are in trouble; a person is blamedor no longer liked. — Used in the possessive. If you tell yourmother I spilled ink on her rug my name will be mud. Your namewill be mud if you tell the teacher about the bad thing we did. Compare: IN THE DOG HOUSE....
21. Перевод идиомы ask for trouble / look for trouble, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: ask for trouble / look for trouble Перевод: напрашиваться на неприятности; вести себя таким образом, который приведет к неприятностям Пример: The boy is asking for trouble if he misses another class. Этот мальчик сам напросится на неприятности, если пропустит еще одно занятие....
22. Значение идиомы strike[strike] or [hit a sour note] {v. phr.} To spoil the mood at agathering by hearing some bad news. The news of Mr. Brown’s suddenillness struck a sour note during our New Year’s Eve party. Compare:SPIT INTO THE WEDDING CAKE....
23. Значение идиомы walk out[walk out] {v.} 1. To go on strike. When the company would notgive them higher pay, the workers walked out. 2. To leave suddenly;especially to desert. He didn’t say he wasn’t coming back; he justwalked out. — Often used informally with «on». The man walked outon his wife and children. Compare: LEAVE FLAT, LEAVE IN ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы start up[start up] {v.} 1. To begin operating, The driver started up themotor of the car. The engine started up with a roar. 2. To beginto play. The conductor waved his baton, and the bandstarted up. The orchestra started up a waltz. Compare: STRIKE UP.3. To rise or stand suddenly. When he heard the bell, he ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы rid of[rid of] Free of; away from; without the care or trouble. Thepuppy is finally rid of worms. If I could be rid of the childrenfor the day, I would go. I wish you’d get rid of that cat! Compare: DO AWAY WITH, THROW AWAY, THROW OFF....
26. Значение идиомы at large[at large] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not kept within walls, fences, or boundaries; free. The killer remained at large for weeks. Compare: AT LIBERTY. Cattle and sheep roamed at large on the big ranch. 2. In a broad, general way; at length; fully. The superintendent talked at large for an hour about his hopes ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы give a hard time[give a hard time] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To give trouble by whatyou do or say; complain. Jane gave her mother a hard time on thebus by fighting with her sister and screaming. Don’t give me ahard time, George. I’m doing my best on this job. Compare: GIVE FITS.2. To get in the way by ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы get to the bottom of[get to the bottom of] {v. phr.} To find out the real cause of. The superintendent talked with several students to get to the bottomof the trouble. The doctor made several tests to get to the bottomof the man’s headaches. Compare: GET TO THE HEART OF....
29. Значение идиомы out of commission[out of commission] {adj. phr.} 1. Retired from active militaryservice; no longer on active duty. When the war was over, manywarships were placed out of commission. Contrast: IN COMMISSION.2. Not in use or not working; so that it cannot work or be used. The strike put the airline out of commission for a week. Johnwill ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы start something[start something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; cause aquarrel or fight. John is always starting something. Jack likesto play tricks on the other boys to start something. Compare: MAKESOMETHING OF....
31. Значение идиомы strike up[strike up] {v.} 1a. To start to sing or play. We were sittingaround the camp fire. Someone struck up a song, and we all joined in. The President took his place on the platform, and the band struckup the national anthem. 1b. To give a signal to start playing. When the team ran on the ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы up to the chin in[up to the chin in] or [in — up to the chin] {adj. phr.},{informal} Used also with «ears», «elbows», «eyes» or «knees» insteadof «chin», and with a possessive instead of «the». 1. Having a big orimportant part in; guilty of; not innocent of; deeply in. Was Tommixed up in that trouble last night? He was ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы subject to[subject to] {adj. phr.} 1. Under the government or control of; inthe power of. The English colonies in America were subject to theEnglish king. The principal and the teachers of a school aresubject to the school board. 2. Likely to get or have; liable. John is in rather poor health and is subject to colds. ... Читать далее...
34. 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 ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы crop up[crop up] {v.} To come without warning; appear or happen unexpectedly. Problems cropped up almost every day when Mr. Reed was building his TV station. Serious trouble cropped up just when Martin thought the problem of his college education was solved. Compare: TURN UP....
36. Значение идиомы tide over[tide over] {v.} To carry past a difficulty or danger; help in badtimes or in trouble. He was out of work last winter but he hadsaved enough money to tide him over until spring. An ice creamcone in the afternoon tided her over until supper. Compare: SEETHROUGH....
37. Значение идиомы throw for a loss[throw for a loss] {v. phr.} 1. To tackle a member of the opposingfootball team behind the place where his team had the ball at thebeginning of the play; push the other team back so that they loseyardage in football. The Blues’ quarterback ran back and tried topass, but before he could, the Reds’ end ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы keep one’s head[keep one’s head] also [keep one’s wits about one] {v. phr.} Tostay calm when there is trouble or danger. When Tim heard the firealarm he kept his head and looked for the nearest exit. Compare:COUNT TO TEN. Contrast: LOSE ONE’S HEAD....
39. Значение идиомы behind the eight-ball[behind the eight-ball] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In a difficult position; in trouble. Mr. Thompson is an older man, and when he lost his job, he found he was behind the eight-ball. Bill can’t dance and has no car, so he is behind the eight-ball with the girls. Compare: HAVE TWO STRIKES AGAINST ONE, IN A ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы out of keeping[out of keeping] {adj. phr.} Not going well together; not agreeing;not proper. Loud talk was out of keeping in the library. It wasout of keeping for the kind man to kick the dog. Contrast: INKEEPING....