Значение идиомы watch one’s dust

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1. Значение идиомы bite the dust [bite the dust] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be killed in battle. Captain Jones discharged his gun and another guerrilla bit the dust. 2. To fall in defeat; go down before enemies; be overthrown; lose. Our team bit the dust today....
2. Перевод слова dust Dust – пыль Перевод слова To carry off dust – разносить пыль a trail of dust – шлейф пыли volcanic dust – вулканическая пыль Dust the pan with flour. Присыпьте сковородку мукой. The Dust made him cough. От пыли он закашлялся. The floor was covered with Dust. Пол был покрыт пылью....
3. Значение идиомы after the dust clears [after the dust clears] or [when the dust settles] {adv. phr.} When a troubling, confusing, or disastrous event is finally over. John invited Tim for dinner, but since Tim’s father had just died, he replied, “Thanks. I’d like to come after the dust settles.”...
4. Значение идиомы dust off [dust off] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get ready to use again. Four years after he graduated from school, Tom decided to dust off his algebra book. 2. To throw a baseball pitch close to. The pitcher dusted off the other team’s best hitter. Syn.: BRUSH BACK....
5. Значение идиомы angel dust [angel dust] {n.}, {slang} Phencyclidine, an addictive hallucinatory narcotic drug extremely dangerous to the users’ health, also called PCP. Mike has gone from grass to angel dust; he will end up in the morgue....
6. Значение идиомы shake the dust from one’s feet [shake the dust from one’s feet] {v. phr.} To depart or leave withsome measure of disgust or displeasure. Jim was so unhappy in oursmall, provincial town that he was glad to shake the dust from hisfeet and move to New York....
7. Значение идиомы watch it [watch it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be careful. – Usually used as acommand. You’d better watch it. If you get into trouble again, you’ll be expelled. Watch it – the bottom stair is loose!...
8. Перевод идиомы Watch it!, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: Watch it! Идиома: Watch it! разг. Перевод: Осторожнее! Аккуратнее! Смотри(те) по сторонам! (обычно используется как команда) Пример: Watch it! That truck is going very fast and may hit you. Осторожно! Этот грузовик едет очень быстро, и он может задавить тебя....
9. Значение идиомы on the watch [on the watch] {adj. phr.} Alert; watchful. The customsinspector was on the watch for diamond smugglers. Mary was on thewatch for bargains at the auction. Compare: EYE OUT, LOOK OUT....
10. The young lady admired the watch in the store window The young lady admired the watch in the store window every time she walked by it. She finally entered the shop one day and said, “Just how much is that watch?” “It’s $2000, ma’am.” “Hmmm. Well, would you consider time payments for it?” “Just what sort of ‘time schedule’ did you have in mind?” “I […]...
11. Значение идиомы watch one’s language [watch one’s language] {v. phr.} To be careful of how one speaks;avoid saying impolite or vulgar things. “You boys watch yourlanguage,” Mother said, “or you won’t be watching television for awhole week!”...
12. Значение идиомы watch one’s step [watch one’s step] {v. phr.} To mend one’s ways; exercise prudence, tact, and care. I have to watch my step with the new boss as he isa very proud and sensitive individual....
13. Перевод слова watch Watch – часы; смотреть, наблюдать Перевод слова Chatelaine watch – часы на цепочке designer watch – модные часы to watch television – смотреть телевизор to watch a game – смотреть игру She glanced nervously at her Watch. Она нервно взглянула на свои часы. They Watched as the murderer was executed. Они смотрели как казнили убийцу. […]...
14. 4 Nuns at a church wanted to watch TV 4 Nuns at a church wanted to watch TV. The first one said she wanted to watch the INDY 500. The second one wanted to watch the sexy Shawn Michels on WWF. The third nun said she wanted to watch the knitting channel so she can knit some mittens for the kitchen. The fourth nun […]...
15. A state-of-the-art watch A cowboy walks into a bar and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then causally looks at his watch for a moment. The woman notices this and asks, “Is your date running late?” “No”, he replies,”I just got this state-of the-art watch, and I was just […]...
16. Фразовый глагол watch out for – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: watch out for Перевод: остерегаться чего-либо Пример: Watch out for snakes while you are hiking in the desert. Остерегайся змей, когда будешь в походе в пустыне....
17. Значение идиомы keep an eye on [keep an eye on] or [keep one’s eye on] or [have one’s eye on] {v. phr.} 1. To watch carefully; not stop paying attention to. Keep aneye on the stove in case the coffee boils. You must keep your eyeon the ball when you play tennis. A good driver keeps his eye onthe road. The […]...
18. Значение идиомы cub scout [cub scout] {n.} A member of the Cub Scouts, the junior branch of the Boy Scouts for boys 8-10 years of age. Jimmie is only seven, too young to be a Cub Scout....
19. Значение идиомы tell off [tell off] {v.} 1. To name or count one by one and give somespecial duty to; give a share to. Five boy scouts were told off toclean the camp. 2. {informal} To speak to angrily or sharply; attackwith words; scold. Mr. Black got angry and told off the boss. Bobby kept pulling Sally’s hair; finally […]...
20. Значение идиомы smoke like a chimney [smoke like a chimney] {v. phr.}, {informal} To smoke very heavilyand continuously. “If you continue smoking like a chimney” thedoctor told my uncle, “you’ll wind up in the hospital with lungcancer.”...
21. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Watch out” Lacey Лейси Why don’t you ask Gordon to change the light bulb for you? Почему ты не попросишь Гордона поменять тебе лампочку? Anthony Энтони He’s always busy. It’s easier if I do it myself. Он всегда занят. Проще самому. Lacey Лейси Watch out! Берегись! Anthony Энтони Thank you. You saved my life. Спасибо. Ты спас […]...
22. Значение идиомы go up in smoke [go up in smoke] or [go up in flames] {v. phr.} To burn; bedestroyed by fire. 1. The house went up in flames. The barnfull of hay went up in smoke. 2. Disappear; fail; not come true. Jane’s hopes of going to college went up in smoke when her fatherlost his job. The team’s chances […]...
23. Значение идиомы put that in your pipe and smoke it [put that in your pipe and smoke it] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tounderstand something told you; accept something as fact or reality;not try to change it. – Usually used as a command, normally only inspeech, and often considered rude. People don’t vote against SantaClaus, and you might as well put that in your pipe and smoke […]...
24. Значение идиомы clean out [clean out] {v.} 1. {slang} To take everything from; empty; strip. George’s friends cleaned him out when they were playing cards last night. The sudden demand for paper plates soon cleaned out the stores. 2. {informal} To get rid of; remove; dismiss. The new mayor promised to clean the crooks out of the city government....
25. Значение идиомы after hours [after hours] {adv. or adj. phr.} Not during the regular, correct, or usual time; going on or open after the usual hours. The store was cleaned and swept out after hours. The children had a secret after hours party when they were supposed to be in bed....
26. Значение идиомы bottom dollar [bottom dollar] {n.}, {v. phr.}, {informal} One’s last penny, one’s last dollar. He was down to his bottom dollar when he suddenly got the job offer....
27. Значение идиомы on hand [on hand] {adv. phr.} 1a. Nearby; within reach. Always have yourdictionary on hand when you study. 1b. Here. Soon school will endand vacation will be on hand. 2. Present. Mr. Blake’s secretary isalways on hand when he appears in public. 3. In your possession;ready. The Girl Scouts have plenty of cookies on hand. Tim hadno […]...
28. Перевод слова yard Yard – ярд; двор Перевод слова To sell by the yard – продавать на ярды (ткань и т. п.) all over the yard – по всему двору poultry yard – птичий двор The dog ran loose in the Yard. Собака свободно бегала по двору. The kids built a snowman in the front Yard. Дети слепили […]...
29. Значение идиомы in store [in store] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Saved up in case of need; readyfor use or for some purpose. If the electricity goes off, we havecandles in store in the closet. The squirrel has plenty of nuts instore for the winter. Compare: IN RESERVE, IN STOCK, ON HAND. 2.Ready to happen; waiting. – Often used […]...
30. Перевод слова dollar Dollar – доллар Перевод слова Thousand dollar bill – купюра в тысячу долларов to break a five-dollar banknote – разменять пятидолларовую банкноту half dollar – пол-доллара It cost three Dollars. Это стоит три доллара. I have a Dollar in coins. У меня есть доллар в монетах. I don’t have even a Dollar! У меня нет […]...
31. Watch out Фразовый глагол / Phrasal verb Watch out (165) – амер. разг. остерегаться, быть начеку; watch out! осторожно! A woman’s voice rang out. “Watch out, Professor! Женский голос раздался. “Осторожно/Берегитесь, профессор!” (здесь – нападают сзади) Doom: Watch out, you idiot… he’s going for the gun! Дум: Осторожно, ты, идиот… он пошел/идет за пистолетом! “Don’t listen,” whispered […]...
32. Значение идиомы close up shop [close up shop] {v. phr.} 1. To shut a store at the end of a day’s business, also, to end a business. The grocer closes up shop at 5 o’clock. After 15 years in business at the same spot, the garage closed up shop. 2. {informal} To stop some activity; finish what you are doing. […]...
33. Watch out! A funeral service is being held in a church for a woman who has just passed away. At the end of the service, the pall-bearers are carrying the casket out when they accidentally bump into a wall, jarring the casket. They hear a faint moan. They open the casket and find that the woman is […]...
34. Перевод слова smoke Smoke – дым, дымить, курить Перевод слова To blow smoke rings – пускать кольца дыма to carry off smoke – отводить дым to smoke a cigar – выкурить сигару I prefer not to Smoke. Я предпочитаю не курить. The chimney discharges Smoke. Из трубы идет дым. Cigar Smoke stank up the room. Комната пропахла дымом […]...
35. Значение идиомы go chase oneself [go chase oneself] {v. phr.}, {slang} Go away and stop being anuisance. John’s father was busy and told him to go chase himself. The owner of the store told the boys in front to go chasethemselves. Compare: BEAT IT, GO JUMP IN THE LAKE....
36. Значение идиомы beg off [beg off] {v.} To ask to be excused. Father told Tom to rake the yard, but Tom tried to beg off. Mrs. Crane accepted an invitation to a luncheon, but a headache made her beg off. Compare: BACK OUT....
37. Значение идиомы smoke-out [smoke-out] {n.} A successful conclusion of an act of investigativejournalism revealing some long-kept secrets. Journalist BobWoodward was the hero of the Watergate smoke-out....
38. Значение идиомы burn a hole in one’s pocket [burn a hole in one’s pocket] {v. phr.} To make you want to buy something; be likely to be quickly spent. Money burns a hole in Linda’s pocket. The silver dollar that Don got for his birthday was burning a hole in his pocket, and Don hurried to a dime store....
39. Значение идиомы variety store [variety store] {n.} A store that sells many different kinds ofthings, especially items that are fairly small and in everyday use. I went into a variety store and bought some paint. Five-and-tencent stores are a kind of variety store....
40. Значение идиомы back up [back up] {v.} 1. To move backwards. The train was backing up. 2. To help or be ready to help; stay behind to help; agree with and speak in support of. Jim has joined the Boy Scouts and his fatheris backing him up. The principal backs up the faculty. Jim told us what had happened […]...