-
1 caler
I.v. intrans.1. (of motor engine): To stall, to come to an abrupt stop.2. (fig.): To falter, to give up. A la quatrième portion il a calé: He just couldn't face a fifth helping.II.v. trans. reflex.1. To settle oneself comfortably (also: se caler le cut). Il s'était bien calé à l'aise près du réchaud: Next to the heater, he was as snug as a bug in a rug!
См. также в других словарях:
snug as a bug in a rug — {adj. phr.} Comfortable; cozy. * / Are you warm enough? the boy s mother asked. Yeah, he replied, I m snug as a bug in a rug. / … Dictionary of American idioms
snug as a bug in a rug — {adj. phr.} Comfortable; cozy. * / Are you warm enough? the boy s mother asked. Yeah, he replied, I m snug as a bug in a rug. / … Dictionary of American idioms
snug as a bug in a rug — If you re as snug as a bug in a rug, you are feeling very comfortable indeed … The small dictionary of idiomes
snug as a bug in a rug — If you re as snug as a bug in a rug, you are feeling very comfortable indeed. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** This is a humorous way of saying that you are warm and comfortable. Wrapped up in a blanket on the sofa, Sophie looked as … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
snug\ as\ a\ bug\ in\ a\ rug — adj. phr. Comfortable; cozy. Are you warm enough? the boy s mother asked. Yeah, he replied, I m snug as a bug in a rug … Словарь американских идиом
snug as a bug in a rug — warm and comfortable, cocoon In this nice apartment, you ll be snug as a bug in a rug … English idioms
be as snug as a bug in a rug — humorous to feel very comfortable and warm because you are in bed or under a cover. You get in your nice warm bed with your teddy and you ll be as snug as a bug in a rug! … New idioms dictionary
snug as a bug — (in a rug) humorous in an extremely comfortable position or situation … Useful english dictionary
snug as a bug in a rug — adjective Very cosy and comfortable … Wiktionary
snug as a bug\ in a rug — Very comfortable … A concise dictionary of English slang
as snug as a bug in a rug — very warm and comfortable, wrapped tightly … English contemporary dictionary