- plunk for
- предпочитать (что-л.) ;
быть склонным, склоняться (к чему-л.) I plunk for attacking them ≈ я предпочел бы атаковать их Syn : opt
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь. 2001.
plunk for
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plunk for — verb be behind; approve of He plumped for the Labor Party I backed Kennedy in 1960 • Syn: ↑back, ↑endorse, ↑indorse, ↑plump for, ↑support • Derivationally related forms … Useful english dictionary
plunk — [ plʌŋk ] verb INFORMAL 1. ) intransitive or transitive to play a musical instrument without interest or enthusiasm, especially a piano or guitar 2. ) transitive plunk down/on/in to put someone or something down somewhere in a careless or noisy… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
plunk — [plʌŋk] v [T always + adverb/preposition] AmE informal [Date: 1800 1900; Origin: From the sound] 1.) also plunk sth down to put or place something somewhere, especially in a noisy, sudden, or careless way British Equivalent: plonkplunk sth in/on… … Dictionary of contemporary English
plunk down something — ˈplunk down sth derived to pay money for sth, especially a large amount Main entry: ↑plunkderived … Useful english dictionary
plunk down — verb set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise He planked the money on the table He planked himself into the sofa • Syn: ↑plank, ↑flump, ↑plonk, ↑plop, ↑plunk, ↑plump down, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
plunk down — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms plunk down : present tense I/you/we/they plunk down he/she/it plunks down present participle plunking down past tense plunked down past participle plunked down mainly American informal to pay a particular… … English dictionary
plunk down — {v.}, {informal} 1. To drop down; fall. * /After walking a mile we plunked down on a bench to rest./ 2. To drop something noisily or firmly. * /He plunked the heavy suitcase down at the station./ 3. To pay out, primarily an excessive amount * /I… … Dictionary of American idioms
plunk down — {v.}, {informal} 1. To drop down; fall. * /After walking a mile we plunked down on a bench to rest./ 2. To drop something noisily or firmly. * /He plunked the heavy suitcase down at the station./ 3. To pay out, primarily an excessive amount * /I… … Dictionary of American idioms
plunk — or plonk verb Etymology: imitative Date: 1805 transitive verb 1. to pluck or hit so as to produce a quick, hollow, metallic, or harsh sound 2. to set down suddenly ; plump intransitive verb 1. to make a plunking sound 2. to drop … New Collegiate Dictionary
plunk down — verb Date: 1891 intransitive verb to drop abruptly ; settle into position transitive verb 1. a. to put down usually firmly or abruptly < plunked the items down on the counter > b. to settle (oneself) into position < plunked himse … New Collegiate Dictionary
plunk\ down — v informal 1. To drop down; fall. After walking a mile we plunked down on a bench to rest. 2. To drop something noisily or firmly. He plunked the heavy suitcase down at the station. 3. To pay out, primarily an excessive amount I had to plunk down … Словарь американских идиом
