( ̈ɪsæk See: GET THE SACK at GET THE BOUNCE(2), GIVE THE SACK at GIVE THE BOUNCE(2), HIT THE HAY or HIT THE SACK, LEAVE HOLDING THE BAG or LEAVE HOLDING THE SACK.)
( {n.} A person or thing that is never criticized, laughed at, or insulted even if it deserves such treatment. * /Motherhood is a sacred cow to most politicians./ * /The bold young governor Далее…
( {n.} A white shoe with a black or brown piece of leather shaped like a saddle across the top of the shoe. * /Mary wore bobby socks and saddle shoes./)
( {adj. phr.} Burdened with; handicapped. * /The business was so saddled with debt that the new owner had a hard time making a go of it for a couple of years./)
( {adj. phr.} Not harmed; not hurt; safe and not damaged. * /The package arrived safe and sound./ * /The children returned from their trip safe and sound./ Compare: WITH A WHOLE SKIN.) Далее…
( {n.} A defensive play in football in which the defensive safety man makes a quick run to tackle the offensive quarterback. * /Bob's safety blitz kept Tom from making a touchdown./)
( ˈseɪftɪɡlɑ:s {n.} Two panes of glass with a sheet of plastic between them so that the glass will not break into pieces. * /Safety glass is used in cars because it does not break into Далее…
( {n.} A raised area in a highway or road to be used only by people walking. * /John was half-way across the street when the light changed. He stayed on the safety island until it changed Далее…
( {v.}, 1. To attack with great strength; begin hitting hard. * /George grabbed a stick and sailed into the dog./ Compare: LAY INTO, PITCH INTO. 2. To scold or criticize very hard. * /The Далее…
( {v. phr.} 1. To sail a ship, often pirate, under the flag of another country. * /The pirate ship flew the American flag until it got near, then raised the black flag./ 1. To pretend to be Далее…