Смысл: above-ground

above-ground[ə͵bʌvʹgraʋnd]
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<Í> 1. 1) наземный
above-ground structure - наземная постройка
above-ground nuclear tests - испытания ядерного оружия на земле и в атмосфере
2) бот. надземный
above-ground organs - надземные органы (растения)
2. живой
he is still above-ground - он ещё не в могиле
3. амер. открытый, прямой; откровенный

take (one) round Идиома

around the bend

crazy or insane, off your rocker If I had to listen to that noise all the time, I'd go around the bend.

around the clock

twenty-four hours, 'round the clock Julie worked around the clock to finish her sewing project.

beat around the bush

speak indirectly or evasively Stop beating around the bush and give us your final decision.

been around

experienced, not naive, wasn't born yesterday "Margo's been around; she can work with the convicts."

bomb around

drive around, drive your car for fun, cruise """Where have you been?"" ""Bombin' around in Rod's car."""

break fresh ground

deal with something in a new way The researchers were able to break fresh ground in their search for a cancer cure.

bring around/round

restore to health or consciousness, cure The medical workers were able to bring the man around after the accident.

buy a round

buy a drink for everyone at the table, this one is on me When Gina was born, I bought a round for the team. Every player had a drink to honor our baby.

circles around you

much better than you, no contest Why do you play cards with her? She can play circles around you.

come around

begin to co-operate, believe, come onside When he reads the report, he'll come around. He'll believe us.

take (one) round

To adviser addition through and acquaint them to some place. Primarily heard in UK. This is area you'll be working, but let me booty you annular the blow of the building. My sister's advancing to appointment from America. Do you appetite to appear while I booty her annular the city?Learn more: round, take

take round

v. See booty around. Learn more: round, take

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