hollow out
To cut or dig out or to cut or dig a hole in; make a cut or cave in; excavate.
The soldier hollowed out a foxhole in the ground to lie in.
The Indians used to hollow out a log to make a canoe.
Joe's father hollowed out a pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern.
hot water
into hot water
out of hot water
Trouble.
Used with in, into, out, of.
Used with in, into, out, of.
Беда, трудное положение, неприятности.
Используется с "in", "into", "out", "of".
Используется с "in", "into", "out", "of".
John's thoughtless remark about religion got John into a lot of hot water.
It was the kind of trouble where it takes a friend to get you out of hot water.
I wish I hadn't gotten into hot water.
Как жаль, что я попал в беду по своей вине.
how about that
what about that
An expression of surprise, congratulation, or praise.
When Jack heard of his brother's promotion, he exclaimed, "How about that!"
Bill won the scholarship! What about that!
how about
what about
Used to ask for a decision, action, opinion, or explanation.
Will you have or agree on?
Will you have or agree on?
How about another piece of pie?
What about a game of tennis?
How about going to the dance with me Saturday?
Will you lend or give me?
How about five dollars until Friday?
What about a little help with these dishes?
What is to be done about?
What about the windows? Shall we close them before we go?
How do you feel about? What do you think about? What is to be thought or said?
What about women in politics?
How about this button on the front of the typewriter?
in and out
Coming in and going out often.
He was very busy Saturday and was in and out all day.
ins and outs
The special ways of going somewhere or doing something; the different parts.
The janitor knows all the ins and outs of the big school building.
Jerry's father is a good life insurance salesman; he knows all the ins and outs of the business.
inside and out
in and out
In every part; throughout; completely.
We searched the house inside and out for the kitten.
inside out
So that the inside is turned outside.
Mother turns the stockings inside out when she washes them.
Some one should tell little Bobby that his shirt is inside out.
The high winds ruined the umbrella by blowing it inside out.
In every part; throughout; completely.
David knows the parts of his bicycle inside out.