Significato: above seasonal norms

al di sopra della norma stagionale

RMS Idioma

a babe in arms

a baby, a child who is still wet behind the ears Dar was just a babe in arms when we emigrated to Canada.

babe in arms

(See a babe in arms)

bring to terms

make someone agree or do something At first it seemed impossible for the two sides to settle their dispute but we were finally able to bring them to terms.

can of worms

complex problem or complicated situation It opened up a large can of worms when the company decided to talk about the union contract.

come to terms

agree, sign an agreement, settle it We hope they can come to terms before the court date.

come to terms with

accept that it is true, face facts She helped the boy come to terms with the death of his father.

glowing terms

(See in glowing terms)

in arms

armed, ready to fight They are all in arms since they found out about the wage decrease.

in glowing terms

with much praise, praise you to the skies (see praise him to the skies) Your manager spoke of you in glowing terms. He praised you.

in no uncertain terms

definitely, clearly, call a spade a spade They told us about sex and drugs in no uncertain terms.

lay down your arms

stop fighting, bury the hatchet It's time to lay down your arms. Stop fighting with your sister.

on even terms

having equal skills, having the same ability When we play chess, we're on even terms. We're both average.

on good terms

in a good relationship, able to talk and work with Steve is on good terms with all his co-workers. They like him.

on speaking terms

not friendly but saying hello etc. Louise and I are not friends, but we're on speaking terms.

open a can of worms

(See can of worms)

take up arms

get ready to fight or make war The citizens were not willing to take up arms to try and change their government.

throw down your arms

stop fighting or arguing, bury the hatchet It's time to throw down your arms and forgive him.

up in arms

angry, ready to fight, hot The smokers are up in arms about the no-smoking bylaw.

with open arms

warmly, eagerly, show that one is glad to see someone The author was welcomed with open arms when he came to visit the city.

armstrongs

musical notes in the upper register, high trumpet notes

in terms of

1． in the matter of；on the subject of；especially about 关于；特别是
In terms of output per capita that country's agriculture is very efficient．那个国家的农业，按人口计算的产量来说是很有效率的。
It is a small country both in terms of size and population．就面积和人口而论，它都是个小国。
In terms of money they're quite rich，but not in terms of happiness．就钱而论，他们很富有，但是没有幸福。
2．in the language of用…措辞
He talked about his students in terms of praise．他对他的学生大加赞扬。
3．expressed by用…表示
It is not to be considered in terms of money．这件事不能从金钱方面考虑。

on good terms (with)

enjoying friendly relations（with）（与…）和睦相处
The two neighbouring countries are on good terms．这两个邻国和睦相处。
The two brothers had not been on good terms since their father died，and there was a dispute over the will．兄弟俩自从父亲死后一直不睦，他们对遗嘱有争议。
We are not on very good terms with the people next door．我们和邻居关系不太好。

take up arms against

Idiom(s): take up arms (against sb or sth)

Theme: PREPARATION

to prepare to fight against someone or something.
• Everyone in the town took up arms against the enemy.
• They were all so angry that the leader convinced them to take up arms.

receive sb with open arms

Idiom(s): receive someone with open arms AND welcome someone with open arms

Theme: WELCOME

to greet someone eagerly.
• I'm sure they wanted us to stay for dinner. They received us with open arms.
• When I came home from school, the whole family welcomed me with open arms.

open a new can of worms

Idiom(s): open a (new) can of worms

Theme: DIFFICULTY

to uncover a set of problems; to create unnecessary complications. (Informal. Can of worms means "mess.")
• Now you are opening a can of worms!
• How about cleaning up this mess before you open up a new can of worms?

contradiction in terms

Idiom(s): contradiction in terms

Theme: CONFUSION

a statement containing a seeming contradiction.
• A wealthy pauper is a contradiction in terms.
• A straight-talking politician may seem a contradiction in terms.

welcome sb with open arms

Deep pockets but short arms

Someone who has money but never puts his hand in his pocket to pay for anything has deep pockets but short arms.

Opening a can of worms

If you open a can of worms, you do something that will cause a lot of problems and is, on balance, probably going to cause more trouble than it's worth.

The line forms on the right

Something's meaning is becoming clear when the line forms on the right.

to not be on speaking terms

"They're not on speaking terms at the moment after their row."

bring to terms|bring|terms|to terms

v. phr. To make (someone) agree or do; make surrender. The two brothers were brought to terms by their father for riding the bicycle. The war won't end until we bring the enemy to terms.
Antonym: COME TO TERMS.

call to arms|arms|call

v. phr. To summon into the army. During World War II millions of Americans were called to arms to fight for their country.

can of worms|can|worm|worms

n., slang, informal 1. A complex problem, or complicated situation. Let's not get into big city politics that's a different can of worms. 2. A very restless, jittery person. Joe can't sit still for a minute he is a can of worms.

come to terms|come|terms

v. phr. To reach an agreement. Management and the labor union came to terms about a new arrangement and a strike was prevented.

in arms|arms

adv. phr. Having guns and being ready to fight; armed. When our country is at war, we have many men in arms.
Synonym: UP IN ARMS!

in terms of|terms

prep. 1. In the matter of; on the subject of; especially about; about. He spoke about books in terms of their publication. What have you done in terms affixing the house? The children ate a great many hot dogs at the party. In terms of money, they ate $20 worth. 2. As to the amount or number of. We swam a great distance. In terms of miles, it was three.

lay down one's arms|lay|lay down

v. phr. To cease fighting; surrender. The Civil War ended when the Confederate army finally laid down its arms.

take up arms|arms|take|take up

v. phr., literary. To get ready to fight; fight or make war. The people were quick to take up arms to defend their freedom. The President called on people to take up arms against poverty.
Antonym: LAY DOWN ONE'S ARMS.

up in arms|in arms|up

adj. phr. 1. Equipped with guns or weapons and ready to fight. All of the colonies were up in arms against the Redcoats.
Synonym: IN ARMS. 2. Very angry and wanting to fight. Robert is up in arms because John said he was stupid. The students were up in arms over the new rule against food in the dormitory.

with open arms|arms|open arms

adv. phr. 1. With the arms spread wide for hugging or catching. When Father came home from work, little Sally ran out to meet him with open arms. Dick stood under the window with open arms, and Jean dropped the bag of laundry down to him. 2. With words or actions showing that you are glad to see someone; gladly, warmly, eagerly. When Grandmother came to visit us at Christmas, we welcomed her with open arms. After his pioneering flight in the Friendship VII, Col. John Glenn was welcomed with open arms' by the people of his hometown.