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Словарь американских идиом: 8000 единицA little early; sooner than necessary. /The school bus arrived in good time./ /The students finished their school work in good time./ /We reached the station in good season to catch the 9:15 bus for New York./ 2. or [in due course] or [in due season] or [in due time] In the usual amount of time; at the right time; in the end. /Spring and summer will arrive in due course./ /Sally finished her spelling in due course./ [in great measure]{adv. phr.} To a great extent; largely. /The Japanese attack on Hawaii was in great measure a contributing factor to President Roosevelts decision to enter World War II./ Compare: TO A LARGE EXTENT. [in half]{adv. phr.} 1. Into two equal parts. /The ticket taker at the football game tore the tickets in half./ /Mother cut the apple in half so each child could have an equal share./ Syn.: IN TWO. 2. To half the size before; to one half as big. /As a punishment, Father cut Bobs allowance in half./ [in hand]{adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control. /The principal was happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand./ /The baby-sitter kept the children well in hand./ /Mabel was frightened when the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand and walked on./ Contrast: OUT OF HAND. 2 ...» |
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