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whistle for it — If someone says that you can whistle for something, they are determined to ensure that you don t get it … The small dictionary of idiomes
whistle for — 1. To summon by whistling 2. To ask for or expect in vain (informal) • • • Main Entry: ↑whistle … Useful english dictionary
whistle for — {v.}, {informal} To try to get (something) but fail; look for (something) that will not come. * /Mary didn t even thank us for helping her, so the next time she needs help she can whistle for it./ … Dictionary of American idioms
whistle\ for — v informal To try to get (smth) but fail; look for (smth) that will not come. Mary didn t even thank us for helping her, so the next time she needs help she can whistle for it … Словарь американских идиом
whistle for it — If someone says that you can whistle for something, they are determined to ensure that you don t get it. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
whistle for a wind — A superstitious practice of old sailors during a calm • • • Main Entry: ↑whistle … Useful english dictionary
Whistle for the Choir — Single infobox Name = Whistle for the Choir Artist = The Fratellis from Album = Costello Music Released = November 27 2006 Format = Vinyl record (7 ), CD Recorded = 2006 Genre = Indie rock Length = 3:35 Label = Drop The Gun Recordings Producer =… … Wikipedia
whistle for — wish for or expect (something) in vain. → whistle … English new terms dictionary
whistle for — Synonyms and related words: apply for, ask, ask for, beg leave, bespeak, call for, crave, demand, desire, file for, indent, make a request, make a requisition, make application, order, put in for, request, requisition, wish … Moby Thesaurus
whistle for it — forget about it, never mind it … English contemporary dictionary
