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1. Значение идиомы what’s up [what’s up] or [what’s cooking] also [what’s doing] {slang} What ishappening or planned; what is wrong. – Often used as a greeting. “What’s up?” asked Bob as he joined his... ...
2. 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... ...
3. Значение идиомы this and that [this and that] also [this, that, and the other] {n. phr.} Variousthings; different things; miscellaneous things. When the oldfriends met they would talk about this and that. The quilt wasmade... ...
4. Значение идиомы fine feathers do not make fine birds [fine feathers do not make fine birds] {literary} A person whowears fine clothes may not be as good as he looks. – A proverb. Mary is pretty and she wears... ...
5. Значение идиомы up tight [up tight] or [uptight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Worried, irritated, excessively eager or anxious. Why are you so uptightabout getting that job? The more you worry, the less you’ll succeed....
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... ...
7. Значение идиомы let one have it [let one have it] {v. phr.} 1a. {slang} To hit hard. He drewback his fist and let the man have it. Give him a kick in thepants; let him have... ...
8. Значение идиомы have kittens [have kittens] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become very much worried orupset. Mrs. Jones was having kittens because if was very late andSusan wasn’t home yet. Compare: HAVE A FIT....
9. Значение идиомы off the beam [off the beam] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in theradio beam that marks the path to follow between airports; flying inthe wrong direction. A radio signal tells the pilot... ...
10. Starting a New School Year Mom: It’s your first day at a new school. I’m worried about you. Paul: Mom, I’ll be fine. Mom: Do you have all of your books and Supplies in your... ...
11. The definition of a phallic symbol This 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... ...
12. 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... ...
13. Значение идиомы worked up [worked up] also [wrought up] {adj.}, {literary} Feeling strongly;excited; angry; worried. Mary was all worked up about the exam. John got worked up when they blamed him for losing the... ...
14. Значение идиомы sweat blood [sweat blood] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be very much worried. Theengine of the airplane stopped, and the pilot sweated blood as heglided to a safe landing. 2. To work... ...
15. Значение идиомы off feed [off feed] or [off one’s feed] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not feelingwell; lacking in vitality; droopy; moody. Mary was worried; hercanary was off feed. Jerry seemed to be off his feed;... ...
16. 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.... ...
17. Значение идиомы have nothing on [have nothing on] or [not have anything on] {v. phr.} Not to be anybetter than; to have no advantage over. Susan is a wonderfulathlete, but when it comes to dancing... ...
18. Значение идиомы pep talk [pep talk] {n.}, {informal} A speech that makes people feel good sothey will try harder and not give up. The football coach gave theteam a pep talk. Mary was worried... ...
19. Значение идиомы do a job on [do a job on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To damage badly; do harm to; make ugly or useless. The baby did a job on Mary’s book. Jane cut her hair and... ...
20. 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....
21. Значение идиомы gum up [gum up] {v.}, {slang} To cause not to work or ruin; spoil; makesomething go wrong. – Often used in the phrase “gum up the works”. Jimmy has gummed up the... ...
22. Значение идиомы all wet [all wet] {adj.}, {slang} Entirely confused or wrong; mistaken. When the Wright brothers said they could build a flying machine, people thought they were all wet. If you think I... ...
23. On preparing to return home from an out of town trip On preparing to return home from an out of town trip, this man got a small puppy as a present for his son. Not having time to get the paper... ...
24. Значение идиомы cut out [cut out ] {v.}, {slang} 1. To stop; quit. All right, now – let’s cut out the talking. He was teasing the dog and Joe told him to cut it... ...
25. Значение идиомы the tracks [the tracks] {n.} The line between the rich or fashionable part oftown and the poor or unfashionable part of town. The poor childrenknew they would not be welcome on the... ...
26. Значение идиомы two-time [two-time] {v.}, {slang} To go out with a second boy or girlfriendand keep it a secret from the first. Joan was two-timing Jim withFred. Mary cried when she found that... ...
27. Значение идиомы go-go [go-go] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Vigorous youthful, unusuallyactive. Joe is a go-go kind of guy. 2. Of a discotheque or themusic or dances performed there. 3a. Unrestrained. 3b. Veryup-to-date, hip.... ...
28. Значение идиомы heap coals of fire on one’s head [heap coals of fire on one’s head] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be kindor helpful to someone who has done wrong to you, so that he isashamed. Alice heaped coals of... ...
29. Значение идиомы cry before one is hurt [cry before one is hurt] or [holler before one is hurt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To complain when there is no reason for it; become upset because you are worried or... ...
30. Значение идиомы read into [read into] {v. phr.} To attribute extra meaning to; deduce from;consider to be implicit in. Just because Fred’s letters sounded sofriendly Mary was wrong to read anything serious into them....
31. 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... ...
32. Значение идиомы says who [says who] or [says you] {v. phr.}, {slang} I don’t believe oraccept that. – An expression of rebuff often used to make fun ofsomeone or oppose him. “I am the... ...
33. Значение идиомы use one’s head [use one’s head] or {slang} [use one’s bean] or {slang} [use one’snoodle] or {slang} use [one’s noggin] {v. phr.} To use your brain ormind; think; have common sense. – Often... ...
34. Значение идиомы give one the eye [give one the eye] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To look at, especiallywith interest and liking. A pretty girl went by and all the boysgave her the eye. 2. To look... ...
35. Значение идиомы hell-on-wheels [hell-on-wheels] {n.}, {slang} A short-tempered, nagging, or crabbyperson especially one who makes another unhappy by constantlycriticizing him even when he has done nothing wrong. Finnegancomplains that his wife is hell... ...
36. Значение идиомы have it made [have it made] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be sure of success; haveeverything you need. With her fine grades Alice has it made and canenter any college in the country. The... ...
37. Значение идиомы pin one’s ears back [pin one’s ears back] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To beat; defeat. After winning three games in a row, the Reds had their ears pinnedback by the Blues. 2. To scold.... ...
38. Значение идиомы on the brain [on the brain] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Filling your thoughts; too muchthought about; almost always in mind. Mary Ann has boys on thebrain. Joe’s hobby is ham radio and he has... ...
39. Значение идиомы cat’s meow [cat’s meow] or [cat’s pajamas] {n.}, {slang} Something very wonderful, special, or good. John’s new hike is really the cat’s meow. Mary’s party is going to be the cat’s pajamas....
40. Значение идиомы get the message [get the message] or [get the word] {v. phr.}, {slang} Tounderstand clearly what is meant. The principal talked to thestudents about being on time, and most of them got the... ...