Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
rest on one's oars — phrasal see lie on one s oars * * * rest on one s oars ▪ To abstain from rowing without removing the oars from the rowlocks ▪ To rest, take it easy ▪ To cease working ● oar * * * I relax one s efforts II … Useful english dictionary
rest on one's oars — {v. phr.} To stop trying; stop working for a while; rest. * /The man who wants to become a millionaire can never rest on his oars./ * /A high school student who wants to go to college cannot rest on his oars./ … Dictionary of American idioms
rest\ on\ one's\ oars — v. phr. To stop trying; stop working for a while; rest. The man who wants to become a millionaire can never rest on his oars. A high school student who wants to go to college cannot rest on his oars … Словарь американских идиом
rest on one's oars — stop working temporarily; be satisfied with one s achievements … English contemporary dictionary
lie on one's oars — phrasal or lie on the oars or rest on one s oars or rest on the oars 1. : to take the position of oars 2. : to cease effort : take it easy … Useful english dictionary
rest — I. /rɛst / (say rest) noun 1. the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep: a good night s rest. 2. refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labour: to allow an hour for rest. 3. relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies,… …
rest — 1. v. & n. v. 1 intr. cease, abstain, or be relieved from exertion, action, movement, or employment; be tranquil. 2 intr. be still or asleep, esp. to refresh oneself or recover strength. 3 tr. give relief or repose to; allow to rest (a chair to… … Useful english dictionary
rest — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. remainder, remains, balance, residuum; repose; death. See music. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Repose] Syn. sleep, ease, quiet, quietude, quietness, tranquillity, slumber, calm, calmness, peace, peacefulness … English dictionary for students
oars — See: REST ON ONE S OARS … Dictionary of American idioms
oars — See: REST ON ONE S OARS … Dictionary of American idioms
