Значение идиомы weasel out
[weasel out] {v. phr.} To renege on a previous promise; not keep anobligation for some not always straight reason.
I’m so tired Ithink I am going to weasel my way out of going to that meeting thisafternoon.
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- Значение идиомы weasel word [weasel word] {n.}, {informal} A word which has more than onemeaning and may be used to deceive others. When the thief was beingquestioned by the police, he tried to fool... ...
- Значение идиомы go back on one’s word [go back on one’s word] {v. phr.} To renege; break a promise. Patrick went back on his word when he refused to marry Karen in spiteof his earlier promise....
- Перевод слова previous Previous – предыдущий, поспешный Перевод слова On the previous page – на предыдущей странице my previous experiences – мой предшествующий опыт you have been a little too previous – вы... ...
- Перевод слова promise Promise – обещание, обещать, подавать надежды Перевод слова To accomplish a promise – выполнить обещание to act up to a promise – сдержать обещание to go back on a promise... ...
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- Значение идиомы lick and a promise [lick and a promise] {n. phr.}, {informal} A careless, hasty job;an unsatisfactory piece of work. You didn’t wash your hands. Youjust gave them a lick and a promise. The boys... ...
- Значение идиомы within reason [within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Within the limits of goodsense; in reasonable control or check; moderate. I want you to havea good time tonight, within reason. If Tom wants... ...
- Значение идиомы in one’s heart of hearts [in one’s heart of hearts] {adv. phr.} Deep down where it reallymatters; in one’s innermost feelings. In my heart of hearts, Ithink you’re the nicest person in the whole world....
- Stop redundancy The Committee for the Reduction of Redundancy and the Antiproliferation of Repetition has decided not to meet until they have their first meeting and thus will not be meeting until... ...
- Значение идиомы have a word with [have a word with] {v. phr.} 1. To talk, discuss, or speak brieflywith. Robert, I need to have a word with you about tomorrow’sexam. 2. To engage in a sincere... ...
- Значение идиомы go straight [go straight] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become an honest person; leadan honest life. After the man got out of prison, he went straight. Mr. Wright promised to go straight if... ...
- Значение идиомы straight off [straight off] {adv. phr.} At once; immediately. After school isover, you come home straight off, and don’t waste time. He askedhis father for the car, but his father said straight... ...
- Значение идиомы shoot straight [shoot straight] or [shoot square] {v.}, {informal} To act fairly;deal honestly. You can trust that salesman; he shoots straight withhis customers. We get along well because we always shoot squarewith... ...
- Перевод слова straight Straight – прямой, прямо Перевод слова The straightest way to – самый прямой путь в straight run – беспосадочный полет to ride straight – ехать напрямик to drink straight from... ...
- Значение идиомы rhyme or reason [rhyme or reason] {n. phr.} A good plan or reason; a reasonablepurpose or explanation. – Used in negative, interrogative, orconditional sentences. Don could see no rhyme or reason to the... ...
- Перевод слова tired Tired – усталый, утомленный, исчерпанный Перевод слова Tired face – утомленное лицо a tired joke – избитый анекдот tired apple – сморщенное яблоко old, tired dress – старое, изношенное платье... ...
- Перевод слова meeting Meeting – собрание, совещание Перевод слова To fix a time for the meeting – назначить время встречи informal meeting – неофициальная встреча meeting point – место встречи Is the Meeting... ...
- Значение идиомы straight from the shoulder [straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open andhonest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fearor politeness or respect for someone’s feelings; frankly. Johnasked what... ...
- Значение идиомы double-cross [double-cross] {v.} To promise one thing and deliver another; to deceive. The lawyer double-crossed the inventor by manufacturing the gadget instead of fulfilling his promise to arrange a patent for... ...
- Значение идиомы straight face [straight face] {n.} A face that is not laughing or smiling. Mary told all the funny stories she knew to try to make Joan laugh, but Joan kept a straight... ...
- 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... ...
- Значение идиомы dead tired [dead tired] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very tired; exhausted; worn out. She was dead tired at the end of the day’s work. Compare: DEAD ON ONE’S FEET....
- Значение идиомы get something over with [get something over with] See: OVER WITH. Get something straight {v. phr.} To clearly comprehend an issue. “Let me get this straight,” Burt said. “You want $85,000 for thismiserable shack?”...
- Значение идиомы dead on one’s feet [dead on one’s feet] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very tired but still standing or walking; too tired to do more; exhausted. Jimmy never leaves a job unfinished. He continues to work... ...
- Перевод идиомы get something straight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get something straight Перевод: ясно, четко, правильно понять что-либо Пример: I could not get what my friend was trying to tell me straight. Я не совсем понимал, что мой... ...
- Перевод слова reason Reason – причина, основание; мыслить, умозаключать Перевод слова The reason of eclipses – причина затмений for economy reasons – по соображениям экономии to spot the reason of the trouble –... ...
- Перевод сленгового выражения straight, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: straight Перевод: 1. честный, прямой, ясный; 2. гетеросексуалист, “натурал” Пример: He wouldn’t give me a straight answer. Он все не давал мне прямого ответа. I’m pretty sure he’s... ...
- Значение идиомы up in the air [up in the air] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. {informal} In great angeror excitement. My father went straight up in the air when he heardI damaged the car. The Jones... ...
- Looking for Ideas Ling: Ugh! Sam: What’s the matter? Ling: I’m trying To jot down some ideas for the meeting tomorrow but I’m Drawing a blank. Sam: When I’ve got a Block, I... ...
- Значение идиомы straight ticket [straight ticket] {n.} A vote for all the candidates of a singleparty. Uncle Fred was a loyal member of his party. He always votedthe straight ticket. Contrast: SPLIT TICKET....
- Значение идиомы minutes of the meeting [minutes of the meeting] {n. phr.} The notes taken by the recordingsecretary; of an official body or an association recording of what wassaid and transacted during the given session. “Shall... ...
- Значение идиомы in reason [in reason] {adv. phr.}, {formal} Following the rules of reasoning;sensibly; reasonably. One cannot in reason doubt that freedom isbetter than slavery....
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- Перевод идиомы keep a straight face, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep a straight face Перевод: стараться не улыбнуться или не засмеяться Пример: It was difficult to keep a straight face when the man fell off his chair into the... ...
- Как ответить на вопрос “когда?” Now – сейчас then – потом the day before yesterday – позавчера yesterday morning – вчера утром yesterday – вчера last night – вчера вечером this morning – cегодня утром... ...
- Перевод идиомы shoot straight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: shoot straight Перевод: вести честную игру, поступать порядочно, справедливо Пример: The salesman always shoots straight when he is dealing with his customers. Этот продавец все поступает порядочно, когда работает... ...
- 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... ...
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- Значение идиомы make a motion [make a motion] {v. phr.} To propose in some committee meeting orlegislative group that a certain action be taken. The secretarymade a motion that the minutes of the last meeting... ...
- Перевод идиомы dead tired, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: dead tired Перевод: очень уставший; вымотанный Пример: I was dead tired so I went to bed when I got home. Я жутко устал, так что я сразу лег спать,... ...