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Значение идиомы vote one out

[vote one out] {v. phr.} To terminate one’s elected office bycasting a negative vote about that person, mostly so that someone else might occupy the same position.

Congressman Smith was voted out last November in favor ofCongresswoman Bradley.


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  2. Значение идиомы vote in [vote in] {v. phr.} To elevate to the status of “Law of the Land”by special or general ballot. Congress has finally voted in theBrady Law that requires that prospective gun owners wait a specialperiod of time before making their purchase....
  3. Перевод идиомы vote with one’s feet, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: vote with one’s feet Перевод: уйти, хлопнув дверью; показать недовольство чем-либо при уходе Пример: Many of the citizens voted with their feet and began to move to another city. Многие горожане выразили свое недовольство и переехали в другой город....
  4. Перевод идиомы vote of thanks, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: vote of thanks Перевод: благодарная речь (организатору чего-либо, выступающему, и т. д.) Пример: The speaker received a vote of thanks from the audience. Слушатели поблагодарили выступающего....
  5. 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....
  6. Перевод идиомы cast one’s vote, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cast one’s vote Перевод: голосовать Пример: We arrived early to cast our vote in the election. Мы прибыли пораньше, чтобы проголосовать на выборах....
  7. Значение идиомы vote a straight ticket [vote a straight ticket] {v. phr.} To not differentiate one’sballot according to individual names and posts, but to vote for allcandidates for all positions of the same party. “I never havetime. to study the ballot in detail,” Marie said, “and so I tend tovote a straight Republican ticket.”...
  8. 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 […]...
  9. Перевод слова favor Favor – расположение, благосклонность Перевод слова Argue in favor of – приводить доводы в пользу odds in favor – благоприятные шансы under favor of the darkness – под покровом темноты May I ask you a Favor? Могу я попросить у вас одолжения? He tried to win his teacher’s Favor with flattery. Он попытался привлечь внимание […]...
  10. Voting in an Election Khaled: Are you going to the Polling place or are you Voting by Absentee ballot again? Bernice: I always vote with an absentee ballot so I can vote in the comfort of my own home and In my own time. In fact, I’ve already mailed in my ballot. Khaled: Good for you. Which Candidate did […]...
  11. Перевод идиомы straw poll / straw vote, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: straw poll / straw vote Перевод: предварительный неофициальный опрос общественного мнения или неофициальное голосование Пример: According to all straw polls he will win this election. Согласно всем неофициальным опросам он победит в этих выборах....
  12. Перевод слова occupy Occupy – занимать, захватывать; заниматься, уделять время Перевод слова Occupy a senior position – занимать высокопоставленную должность to occupy territory – занимать территорию he occupied himself with solving some algebra problems – он занимался решением алгебраических задач This hobby Occupies all of my free time. Это увлечение поглощает все мое свободное время. The garden Occupies […]...
  13. Значение идиомы big frog in a small pond [big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or city; a leader in a small group. As company president, he had been a big frog in a small pond, but he was not so […]...
  14. Значение идиомы stand for [stand for] {v.} 1. To be a sign of; make you think of; mean. The letters “U. S. A.” stand for “United States of America.” Thewritten sign “=” in an arithmetic problem stands for “equals.” Ourflag stands for our country. The owl stands for wisdom. 2. Tospeak in favor of something, or show that you […]...
  15. Значение идиомы pull the rug out from under [pull the rug out from under] {v. phr.}, {informal} To withdrawsupport unexpectedly from; to spoil the plans of. Bill thought hewould be elected, but his friends pulled the rug out from under himand voted for Vin. We were planning a vacation, but the baby’sillness pulled the rug out from under us....
  16. Значение идиомы stack the cards [stack the cards] {v. phr.} 1. To arrange cards secretly anddishonestly for the purpose of cheating. The gambler had stackedthe cards against Bill. 2. To arrange things unfairly for or againsta person; have things so that a person has an unfair advantage ordisadvantage; make sure in an unfair way that things will happen. – Usually […]...
  17. Значение идиомы on one’s coattails [on one’s coattails] {adv. phr.} Because of another’s merits, success, or popularity. Bob and Jim are best friends. When Jim wasinvited to join a fraternity, Bob rode in on his coattails. Manypeople vote straight for all the candidates in the same politicalparty. Most people voted for President K., so Governor B. rode in onK.’s coattails....
  18. Значение идиомы baby kisser [baby kisser] {n.}, {slang} A person campaigning for votes in his quest for elected political office; such persons often kiss little children in public. Nixon was a baby kisser when he ran for Vice President with Eisenhower....
  19. Значение идиомы show of hands [show of hands] {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when thosewho vote “yes” and those who vote “no” hold up their hands to becounted. The chairman said, “I’d like to see a show of hands ifwe’re ready for the vote.”...
  20. Значение идиомы split ticket [split ticket] {n.} A vote for candidates from more than one party. Mr. Jones voted a split ticket. An independent voter likes asplit ticket. Contrast: STRAIGHT TICKET....
  21. Значение идиомы tip the scales [tip the scales] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To weigh. Martin tipsthe scales at 180 pounds. 2. or [tip the balance] To have importantor decisive influence; make a decision go for or against you; decide. John’s vote tipped the scales in our favor, and we won theelection. Compare: TURN THE TIDE....
  22. Значение идиомы curry favor [curry favor] {v.} To flatter or serve someone to get his help or friendship. Joe tried to curry favor with the new teacher by doing little services that she didn’t really want. Jim tried to curry favor with the new girl by telling her she was the prettiest girl in the class. Compare: POLISH THE […]...
  23. Значение идиомы polish the apple [polish the apple] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to make someone likeyou; to try to win favor by flattery. Mary polished the apple atwork because she wanted a day off. Susan is the teacher’s petbecause she always polishes the apple. – [apple polisher] {n.},{slang} A person who is nice to the one in charge in […]...
  24. Значение идиомы on ice [on ice] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {slang} 1. The same as won; sure tobe won. The score was 20-10 in the last inning, and our team hadthe game on ice. 2. Away for safekeeping or later use; aside. Youwill have to put your vacation plans on ice until your debts arepaid. The senator was voted […]...
  25. Taking Minutes of a Meeting I was Absent at last month’s meeting, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I had been Elected the committee’s Secretary! As part of my duties, I have To take minutes at each meeting. Taking minutes means I have to pay attention and try my best To transcribe what each person says, or […]...
  26. Перевод слова November November – Ноябрь Перевод слова A bleak November evening – промозглый ноябрьский вечер towards the end of November – к концу ноября November days – ноябрьские дни Parliament assembled in November. Парламент собрался в ноябре. The term divides on November 9th. Серединой семестра считается 9 ноября. We’ll be here from now until November. Мы пробудем […]...
  27. Значение идиомы work on [work on] also [work upon] {v.} 1. Have an effect on; influence. Some pills work on the nerves and make people feel more relaxed. 2.To try to influence or convince. Senator Smith worked on the othercommittee members to vote for the bill....
  28. Значение идиомы beat the drum [beat the drum] {v. phr.} To attract attention in order to advertise something or to promote someone, such as a political candidate. Mrs. Smith has been beating the drum in her town in order to get her husband elected mayor....
  29. Значение идиомы dry up [dry up] {v.} 1. To become dry. The reservoir dried up during the four-month drought. 2. To disappear or vanish as if by evaporating. The Senator’s influence dried up when he was voted out of office. 3. {slang} To stop talking. – Often used as a command. “Dry up!” Tony said angrily when his friend […]...
  30. Значение идиомы in bad [in bad] {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Out of favor; unpopular; indifficulty; in trouble. No, I can’t go swimming today. Father toldme to stay home, and I don’t want to get in bad. – Usually used with”with”. Mary is in bad with the teacher for cheating on the test. The boy is in bad with the police […]...
  31. Значение идиомы turn the scales [turn the scales] {v. phr.} To affect the balance in favor of oneparty or group against the other. It could well be that the speechhe made turned the scales in their favor....
  32. Значение идиомы favorite son [favorite son] {n.} A man supported by his home state forPresident. At a national convention, states often vote for theirfavorite sons first; then they change and vote for another man....
  33. Значение идиомы God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb [God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb] {literary} A person who isalready helpless will not have more trouble; you will not have moretrouble than you can bear. After Mr. Smith lost his job, theSmith’s house caught fire, but the fire was put out before much harmwas done. Mr. Smith said, “God tempers the wind […]...
  34. Перевод слова negative Negative – отрицательный, негативный Перевод слова Negative answer – отрицательный ответ negative sign – знак минус negative evidence – отсутствие положительных доказательств negative influence – дурное влияние The feedback about the new product was all Negative. Отзыв о новом продукте был целиком негативный. The pregnancy test was Negative. Тест на беременность был отрицательным. A Negative […]...
  35. Значение идиомы hold one’s own [hold one’s own] {v. phr.} To keep your position; avoid losingground; keep your advantage, wealth, or condition without loss. Mr. Smith could not build up his business, but he held his own. Theteam held its own after the first quarter. Mary had a hard timeafter the operation, but soon she was holding her own....
  36. Значение идиомы old college try [old college try] {n. phr.} An attempt to win a favor from anotherby mentioning the fact that one had gone to the same college oruniversity as the party from whom the favor is requested. Since heneeded a job, he decided to use the old college try when he contactedJerry, but it didn’t work. Compare: OLD […]...
  37. Перевод идиомы in favor of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in favor of someone or something Перевод: в пользу кого-либо или чего-либо Пример: Most members of the city council were in favor of building the new stadium. Большинство членов городской администрации были за постройку нового стадиона....
  38. Значение идиомы to the effect that [to the effect that] {adj. phr.} With the meaning or purpose; tosay that. He made a speech to the effect that we would all keep ourjobs even if the factory were sold. The new governor would do hisbest in the office to which he had been elected....
  39. A Fine Old Man на английском языке писателя Mark Twain John Wagner, the oldest man in Buffalo-one hundred and four years old – recently walked a mile and a half in two weeks. He is as cheerful and bright as any of these other old men that charge around so persistently and tiresomely in the newspapers, and in every way as remarkable. Last November he […]...
  40. Перевод идиомы decide in favor of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: decide in favor of someone or something Перевод: решить в пользу кого-либо или чего-либо Пример: The city decided in favor of building a new bridge over the river. Город решил вопрос в пользу постройки нового моста через реку....
Значение идиомы vote one out
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