Значение идиомы what’s what

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1. Значение идиомы bet on the wrong horse[bet on the wrong horse] {v. phr,}, {informal} To base your plans on a wrong guess about the result of something; misread the future; misjudge a coming event. To count on the small family farm as an important thing in the American future now looks like betting on the wrong horse. He expected Bush to ... Читать далее...
2. Learning to ActRichard: It’s 6:30 a. m. on Saturday morning. Why are you Banging those Pots and pans? Elizabeth: I have an Audition coming up and I’m Rehearsing. Richard: By banging pots and pans? Elizabeth: I’m Up for a part as a 1950s housewife. I need to Learn my lines and be prepared To improvise. That’s why ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы higher-up[higher-up] {n.}, {informal} One of the people who has one of themore important positions in an organization; an important official. The teacher’s problem was discussed by the higher-ups. The localofficers of the scout group approved the plan, but the statehigher-ups did not accept it....
4. Значение идиомы bark up the wrong tree[bark up the wrong tree] {v. phr.}, {informal} To choose the wrong person to deal with or the wrong course of action; mistake an aim. If he thinks he can fool me, he is barking up the wrong tree. He is barking up the wrong tree when he blames his troubles on bad luck. The ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы get up on the wrong side of the bed[get up on the wrong side of the bed] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toawake with a bad temper. Henry got up on the wrong side of the bedand wouldn’t eat breakfast. The man went to bed very late and gotup on the wrong side of the bed....
6. Значение идиомы wrong[wrong] See: BARK UP THE WRONG TREE, BET ON THE WRONG HORSE, GETOFF ON THE WRONG FOOT, GET UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BED, IN THEWRONG, LAUGH ON THE WRONG SIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH, RUB THE WRONG WAY....
7. Значение идиомы facts of life[facts of life] {n. phr.} 1. The truth which we should know aboutsex, marriage, and births. His father told him the facts of lifewhen he was old enough. 2. The truths one learns about people andtheir good and bad habits of life, work or play. As a cub reporterhe would learn the facts of life ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы say a mouthful[say a mouthful] 1. {v. phr.}, {slang} To say something of greatimportance or meaning; say more by a sentence than the words usuallymean. — Usually in past tense. Tom said a mouthful when he guessedthat company was coming to visit. A dozen people came. 2. {v. phr.},{informal} To vent one’s honest opinion, even in anger. ... Читать далее...
9. An Unwanted House GuestAbout a month ago, my friend Richard called me and asked if he could come Stay with me for a couple of weeks. I usually don’t like having House guests, but Richard was a good friend. He’s an artist and he was thinking about moving to L. A. He wanted to see if he could ... Читать далее...
10. 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 ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы ask for[ask for] {v.}, {informal} To make likely to happen to you; bring upon yourself. Charles drives fast on worn-out tires; he is asking for trouble. The workman lost his job, but he asked for it by coming to work drunk several times. Compare: HAVE IT COMING, SERVE RIGHT, SIGN ONE’S OWN DEATH WARRANT....
12. Значение идиомы take on the chin[take on the chin] {v. phr.} To gracefully accept criticism. It’s good to be able to tell people what they do wrong, but it isequally important to be able to take it on the chin when they tell youwhat you have done wrong....
13. Значение идиомы know if one is coming or going[know if one is coming or going] or [know whether one is coming orgoing] {v. phr.} To feel able to think clearly; know what to do. — Usually used in the negative or with limiters. On Monday, the carbroke down; on Tuesday, Mother broke her arm; on Wednesday, thechildren all became ill with the mumps; ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы who’s who[who’s who] or [who is who] {informal} 1. Who this one is and whothat one is; who the different ones in a group of people are or whattheir names or positions are. It is hard to tell who is who in theparade because everyone in the band looks alike. It took the newteacher a few ... Читать далее...
15. The definition of a phallic symbolThis girl walks in to a doctors office and she asks «Whats a failic symbol? Doctor says «you’re kidding..» Girl says «no! I don’t know! Whats a failic symbol???» Doctor pulls his pants and underwear down and says «You see? This is a failic symbol!» Girl says «Oh! Its just like a penis, only smaller»...
16. Значение идиомы keep down[keep down] {v.} Keep from progressing or growing; keep withinlimits; control. The children could not keep their voices down. We hoe the garden to keep down the weeds. You can’t keep a goodman down. Compare: GET AHEAD....
17. Значение идиомы coming and going[coming and going] or [going and coming] {adv. phr.} 1. Both ways; in both directions. The truck driver stops at the same cafe coming and going. John was late. He got punished both going and coming; his teacher punished him and his parents punished him. 2. Caught or helpless; in your power; left with no ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы come to the point[come to the point] or [get to the point] {v. phr.} To talk about the important thing; reach the important facts of the matter; reach the central question or fact. Henry was giving a lot of history and explanation, but his father asked him to come to the point. A good newspaper story must come ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы such-and-such[such-and-such] {adj. phr.} Being one whose name has been forgottenor whose name does not need to be mentioned. She told me to go tosuch-and-such a street and turn right. Suppose, now, that we havesuch-and-such a group coming to the school, and we don’t have enoughchairs. What do we do then?...
20. Значение идиомы all over[all over] {adv. phr.} 1. In every part; everywhere. He has a fever and aches all over. I have looked all over for my glasses. Compare: FAR AND WIDE. 2. {informal} In every way; completely. She is her mother all over. 3. {informal} Coming into very close physical contact, as during a violent fight; wrestling. ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы head for the hills[head for the hills] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get far away in ahurry; run away and hide. — Often used imperatively. Head for thehills. The bandits are coming. He saw the crowd chasing him, so heheaded for the hills. When they saw the mean boy coming, they allheaded for the hills. Compare: BEAT IT, LIGHT ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы make out[make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for ; fill out. The teacher made outthe report cards and gave them to the students to take home. Mrs. Smith gave the clerk in the store some money and the clerk made out areceipt. 2. To see, hear, or understand by trying hard. It wasdark, ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы lowdown[lowdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The inside facts of a matter;the total truth. Nixon never gave the American people the lowdownon Watergate....
24. Значение идиомы rub the wrong way[rub the wrong way] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make alittle angry; do something not liked by ; annoy; bother. John’s bragging rubbed the other boys the wrong way. Mother’sfriend called Harold a little boy, and that rubbed Harold the wrongway. Compare: AGAINST THE GRAIN....
25. Значение идиомы sneeze at[sneeze at] {v.}, {informal} To think of as not important; not takeseriously. — Used with negative or limiting words and in questions. Mr. Jones was chosen by his party to run for President. He was notelected, but to be chosen to run is not to be sneezed at. If youthink Mrs. Green’s tests are things ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы on the wrong track[on the wrong track] {adv. phr.} Lost; pursuing the wrong lead. Professor MacAlister confessed that his chemical experiments were onthe wrong track. Contrast: BARK UP THE WRONG TREE....
27. Значение идиомы in the wrong[in the wrong] {adj. phr.} With moral or legal right or truthagainst you; against justice, truth, or fact; wrong. In attacking asmaller boy, Jack was plainly in the wrong. Mary was in the wrongto drink from a finger bowl. Since he had put pennies behind thefuses, Bill was in the wrong when fire broke out. ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы in substance[in substance] {adv. phr.} In important facts; in the main or basicparts; basically; really. In substance the weather report said thatit will be a nice day tomorrow. The two cars are the same insubstance, except one is red and the other is red and white....
29. Значение идиомы leg to stand on[leg to stand on] {n. phr.} A firm foundation of facts; facts tosupport your claim. — Usually used in the negative. Jerry’sanswering speech left his opponent without a leg to stand on. Amossued for damages, but did not have a leg to stand on....
30. Значение идиомы have it coming[have it coming] {v. phr.} To deserve the good or bad things thathappen to you. I feel sorry about Jack’s failing that course, buthe had it coming to him. Everybody said that Eve had it comingwhen she won the scholarship. Compare: ASK FOR, GET WHAT’S COMING TOONE, SERVE RIGHT....
31. Значение идиомы talk through one’s hat[talk through one’s hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say somethingwithout knowing or understanding the facts; talk foolishly orignorantly. John said that the earth is nearer the sun in summer, but the teacher said he was talking through his hat....
32. Значение идиомы cover ground[cover ground] or [cover the ground] {v. phr.} 1. To go a distance; travel. Mr. Rogers likes to travel in planes, because they cover ground so quickly. 2. {informal} To move over an area at a speed that is pleasing; move quickly over a lot of ground. The new infielder really covers the ground at ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы peel off[peel off] {v.} To dive away from a group of airplanes in a flightformation; bring one plane down from a group. As the group nearedthe home base, pilot after pilot peeled off for a landing....
34. Значение идиомы in the chips[in the chips] {slang} or {informal} [in the money] {adj. phr.}Having plenty of money; prosperous; rich. After his rich uncledied, Richard was in the chips. After years of struggle anddependence, air transportation is in the money. Compare: ON EASYSTREET, WELL-TO-DO....
35. Значение идиомы blow up[blow up] {v.} 1a. To break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion. He blew up the plane by means of a concealed bomb. The fireworks factory blew up when something went wrong in an electric switch. 1b. {informal} To explode with anger or strong feeling; lose control of yourself. When Father bent the ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы nuts and bolts of[nuts and bolts of] {n. phr.} The basic facts or important detailsof something. «Ted will he an excellent trader,» his millionairegrandfather said, «once he learns the nuts and bolts of theprofession.»...
37. Значение идиомы tip off[tip off] {v.}, {informal} To tell something not generally known;tell secret facts to; warn. The class president tipped off theclass that it was the superintendent’s birthday. The thieves didnot rob the bank as planned because someone tipped them off that itwas being watched by the police. Compare: PUT WISE....
38. Значение идиомы birds and the bees[birds and the bees ] {n. phr.}, {informal} The facts we should know about our birth. At various ages, in response to questions, a child can be told about the birds and the bees....
39. Значение идиомы thing or two[thing or two] {n. phr.}, {informal} 1. Facts not generally known, or not known to the hearer or reader; unusual or importantinformation. Mary told Joan a thing or two about Betty’s realfeelings. 2. A lot; much. Bob knows a thing or two about sailing. Compare: TELL A THING OR TWO....
40. Значение идиомы whole cheese[whole cheese] {slang} or {informal} [whole show] {n.}, {informal}The only important person; big boss. Joe thought he was the wholecheese in the game because he owned the ball. You’re not the wholeshow just because you got all A’s. Compare: BIG CHEESE....