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1 straight from the shoulder
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2 to speak straight from the shoulder
runāt bez aplinkiemEnglish-Latvian dictionary > to speak straight from the shoulder
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3 rifle
1. noun(a gun with a long barrel, fired from the shoulder: The soldiers are being taught to shoot with rifles.) šautene2. verb1) (to search (through something): The thief rifled through the drawers.) pārmeklēt; vandīties (lai laupītu)2) (to steal: The document had been rifled.) nozagt; nolaupīt•* * *šautene; strēlnieki, strēlnieku daļa; pārmeklēt; šaut ar šauteni; rievot -
4 swing
[swiŋ] 1. past tense, past participle - swung; verb1) (to (cause to) move or sway in a curve (from side to side or forwards and backwards) from a fixed point: You swing your arms when you walk; The children were swinging on a rope hanging from a tree; The door swung open; He swung the load on to his shoulder.) šūpot; šūpoties2) (to walk with a stride: He swung along the road.) soļot3) (to turn suddenly: He swung round and stared at them; He is hoping to swing the voters in his favour.) pagriezt; pagriezties2. noun1) (an act, period, or manner, of swinging: He was having a swing on the rope; Most golfers would like to improve their swing.) šūpošanās; vēziens2) (a swinging movement: the swing of the dancers' skirts.) šūpošanās; līgošanās; plīvošana3) (a strong dancing rhythm: The music should be played with a swing.) svings4) (a change in public opinion etc: a swing away from the government.) pārmaiņa; pavērsiens5) (a seat for swinging, hung on ropes or chains from a supporting frame etc.) šūpoles•- swinging- swing bridge
- swing door
- be in full swing
- get into the swing of things
- get into the swing
- go with a swing* * *šūpošanās; vēziens; norise, gaita; vingrs solis; ritms; šūpoles; svings; pārmaiņa; turneja, brauciens; šūpot; šūpoties; karināt; karāties; iet vingrā solī; dejot svinga ritmā; spēlēt svinga ritmā; pagriezt; pagriezties; pārmainīt; pārmainīties; uzsākt; būt dzīvespriecīgam; veikties -
5 sling
1. [sliŋ] noun1) (a type of bandage hanging from the neck or shoulders to support an injured arm: He had his broken arm in a sling.) lingas veida apsējs2) (a band of cloth etc worn over the shoulder for supporting a rifle etc on the back.) plecu siksna3) (a looped arrangement of ropes, chains etc for supporting, hoisting, carrying and lowering heavy objects.) cilpa2. verb1) (to throw violently: The boy slung a stone at the dog.) sviest; mest2) (to support, hang or swing by means of a strap, sling etc: He had a camera and binoculars slung round his neck.) pārmest pār plecu; pakārt plecā•* * *dzēriens; cilpa; linga; pārsējs; siksna; sviediens, metiens; sviest, mest; pakārt; mest ar lingu; pārmest; celt, vilkt -
6 rest
I 1. [rest] noun1) (a (usually short) period of not working etc after, or between periods of, effort; (a period of) freedom from worries etc: Digging the garden is hard work - let's stop for a rest; Let's have/take a rest; I need a rest from all these problems - I'm going to take a week's holiday.) atpūta2) (sleep: He needs a good night's rest.) miegs; naktsmiers3) (something which holds or supports: a book-rest; a headrest on a car seat.) []balsts4) (a state of not moving: The machine is at rest.) miera stāvoklis2. verb1) (to (allow to) stop working etc in order to get new strength or energy: We've been walking for four hours - let's stop and rest; Stop reading for a minute and rest your eyes; Let's rest our legs.) atpūsties; atpūtināt2) (to sleep; to lie or sit quietly in order to get new strength or energy, or because one is tired: Mother is resting at the moment.) atpūsties; atlaisties3) (to (make or allow to) lean, lie, sit, remain etc on or against something: Her head rested on his shoulder; He rested his hand on her arm; Her gaze rested on the jewels.) Viņas skatiens kavējās pie dārgakmeņiem.4) (to relax, be calm etc: I will never rest until I know the murderer has been caught.) rimties; likties mierā5) (to (allow to) depend on: Our hopes now rest on him, since all else has failed.) būt atkarīgam no6) ((with with) (of a duty etc) to belong to: The choice rests with you.) (par pienākumu u.tml.) gulties uz•- restful- restfully
- restfulness
- restless
- restlessly
- restlessness
- rest-room
- at rest
- come to rest
- lay to rest
- let the matter rest
- rest assured
- set someone's mind at rest II [rest]- the rest* * *atpūta, miers; atlikums; rezerves fonds; statnis, balsts; pārtraukums; miera stāvoklis, nekustīgums; pauze; brīvi!; palikt; atpūsties; atdusēties; atpūtināt, ļaut atpūsties; atstāt bez ievērības; likties mierā, neuztraukties; kavēties; balstīt; balstīties; gulties -
7 perch
[pə: ] 1. noun1) (a branch etc on which a bird sits or stands: The pigeon would not fly down from its perch.) lakta2) (any high seat or position: He looked down from his perch on the roof.) augsta atrašanās vieta2. verb1) ((of birds) to go to (a perch); to sit or stand on (a perch): The bird flew up and perched on the highest branch of the tree.) tupēt (laktā, uz zara)2) (to put, or be, in a high seat or position: He perched the child on his shoulder; They perched on the fence.) uzsēdināt; uztupties* * *asaris; lakta; augsts stāvoklis; uzlaisties uz laktas; uzrausties, uzrāpties
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from the shoulder — adverb : in a direct or outspoken manner of telling : without holding anything back tell them straight from the shoulder … that we intend to stay until someone kicks us out O.E.Rölvaag * * * (straight) from the shoulder Frank(ly) and forceful(ly) … Useful english dictionary
straight from the shoulder — (straight) from the shoulder Frank(ly) and forceful(ly) • • • Main Entry: ↑shoulder straight from the shoulder Frankly, without equivocation (also straight from the shoulder adjective) • • • Main Entry: ↑straight * * * ˌstraight from the… … Useful english dictionary
straight from the shoulder — {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open and honest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fear or politeness or respect for someone s feelings; frankly. * /John asked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from the shoulder./ … Dictionary of American idioms
straight from the shoulder — {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open and honest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fear or politeness or respect for someone s feelings; frankly. * /John asked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from the shoulder./ … Dictionary of American idioms
straight-from-the-shoulder — American straight from the shoulder if you speak straight from the shoulder, you speak directly and honestly. Then he spoke and it was his usual straight from the shoulder performance … New idioms dictionary
straight-from-the-shoulder — adjective characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion blunt talking and straight shooting a blunt New England farmer I gave them my candid opinion forthright criticism a forthright approach to the problem tell me… … Useful english dictionary
straight from the shoulder — 1. adjective Done in a direct manner; blunt. Are yuh going to let the Pilgrim hang around here this summer? he demanded in his straight from the shoulder fashion. 2. adverb In a straightforward manner; directly; bluntly … Wiktionary
straight\ from\ the\ shoulder — adv. phr. informal In an open and honest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fear or politeness or respect for someone s feelings; frankly. John asked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from the shoulder. The… … Словарь американских идиом
straight from the shoulder — American if you speak straight from the shoulder, you speak directly and honestly. I gave it to him straight from the shoulder. You re talking garbage, I said … New idioms dictionary
straight from the shoulder — If someone talks straight from the shoulder, they talk honestly and plainly … The small dictionary of idiomes
straight from the shoulder — mod. very direct, without attenuation or embellishment. □ Okay, I’ll give it to you straight from the shoulder. D Right straight from the shoulder: clean out your desk; you’re through … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions