Asu Idiom
for good measure
measure up
measure off
They measured off the area in which they would work．他们划出了他们将要工作的地区。
I asked the shopassistant to measure off two metres of blue corduroy for me．我叫营业员给我量两米蓝灯芯绒。
measure out
The chemist carefully measured out a dose of herbal medicine and told me how to brew it．药剂师仔细地配好一付中药，并告诉我煎药的方法。
He opened the flourbin and measured out some flour．他打开面粉柜，量出了一些面粉。
measure up to
The products did not measure up to specifications．这些产品没达到规格。
If she doesn't measure up to the job，she'll just have to leave．要是她不能胜任这工作，她只得离去。
poles apart/asunder
They were in agreement on most world issues，but they were poles apart about the war．他们对于多数世界大事意见是一致的，但对于战争的看法却截然相反。
Their opinions are poles asunder．他们的意见截然相反。
The two brothers are poles apart in character．这兄弟二人性格迥异。
poles asunder
They were in agreement on most world issues，but they were poles apart about the war．他们对于多数世界大事意见是一致的，但对于战争的看法却截然相反。
Their opinions are poles asunder．他们的意见截然相反。
The two brothers are poles apart in character．这兄弟二人性格迥异。
take pleasure in
He takes great pleasure in teaching his little sister．他很乐意教他的小妹妹。
measure up to one's expectations
Idiom(s): measure up (to one's expectations)Theme: ACHIEVEMENT
to be as good as one expects.
• This meal doesn't measure up to my expectations.
• Why doesn't it measure up?
made to measure
Idiom(s): made to measureTheme: FITTING
[of clothing] made especially to fit the measurements of a particular person.
• Jack has his suits made to measure because he's rather large.
• Having clothes made to measure is rather expensive.
free and easy casual Fixed order
Idiom(s): free and easy casual. (Fixed order.)Theme: CASUAL
casual. (Fixed order.)
• John is so free and easy. How can anyone be so relaxed?
• Now, take it easy. Just act free and easy. No one will know you're nervous.
beyond measure
Idiom(s): beyond measureTheme: AMOUNT - LARGE
more than can be measured; in a very large amount.
• They brought in hams, turkeys, and roasts, and then they brought vegetables and salads beyond measure.
• They thanked all of us beyond measure.
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner
Education is something you keep forever.One man's trash is another man's treasure.
What is useless to one person could be valuable to another.One man's trash is another man's treasure
What is useless to one person might be valuable to another.Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures
When you are extremely desperate you need to take extremely desperate actions.beyond measure|beyond|measure
adj. or adv. phr., formal So much that it can not be measured or figured without any limits. With her parents reunited and present at her graduation, she had happiness beyond measure. No one envied him for he was popular beyond measure.for good measure|for|good measure
adv. phr. As something more added to what is expected or needed; as an extra. He sold me the car at a cheap price and included the radio for good measure. She puts in the spices the recipe calls for and then adds an extra pinch for good measure.Compare: IN THE BARGAIN, TO BOOT.
in great measure|great measure|measure
adv. phr. To a great extent; largely. The Japanese attack on Hawaii was in great measure a contributing factor to President Roosevelt's decision to enter World War II.Compare: TO A LARGE EXTENT.
made-to-measure|made|measure|tailor|tailor-made
adj. Made to fit a special set of measurements or needs. John has a new made-to-measure suit. The club is tailor-made for Jane.Synonym: MADE TO ORDER.
measure off|measure
v. phr. To mark by measuring. She measured off three yards with which to make the new dress.measure up|measure
v. To be equal; be of fully high quality; come up. John didn't measure up to the best catchers but he was a good one. Lois' school work didn't measure up to her ability. Compare up: TO PAR.Antonym: FALL SHORT.
take one's measure|measure|take|take the measure o
v. phr. To judge the character, quality, or nature of; try to guess about something
how hard or easy, dangerous or safe, good or bad, etc. The boxers sparred for a while taking each other's measure. John took the measure of the cliff before he climbed it. Compare: SIZE UP.
in large measure
in large measuresee under in some measure.
in some measure
in some measureSomewhat, to a certain extent, as in In some measure we owe these privileges to our parents. Shakespeare used this term in A Midsummer Night's Dream (1:2): “I will condole in some measure.” Similarly, in large measure, dating from the same period, means “to a considerable extent,” as in In large measure the two sides agree. [c. 1600]
measure
measureIn addition to the idiom beginning with measure, also see beyond measure; for good measure; in some measure; made to measure; take someone's measure.
take someone's measure
take someone's measureAlso, take the measure of someone. Size someone up, evaluate someone or something, as in At their first meeting, heads of state generally try to take each other's measure, or The voters are taking the measure of the union's demands. [Mid-1600s]
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