clap

clap (one) in irons

To put one in jail, often abruptly. "Irons" refers to shackles or handcuffs. They'll clap you in irons if you abandon your post!

clap (one) in jail

To put one in jail, often abruptly. You can't just clap someone in jail! What are the charges here?

clap (one) in(to) (something or some place)

1. To force one into a particular place, especially jail. You can't just clap him into a jail cell without any explanation!

2. To force one to wear some device for confining the hands or feet, such as handcuffs. All of a sudden, they clapped him in handcuffs and led him to the police car.

clap (something) on(to) (something)

To attach something to another object or a surface. You can't just clap fliers onto the wall outside my classroom—that's what the bulletin boards are for!

clap (something) together

To slap or smack two things together, typically resulting in a clapping noise. Please clap your shoes together outside to get the dirt out of them. He clapped his hands together to the music of the band.

clap back

1. verb To respond to an insult or criticism, sometimes in a vengeful manner. She calmly clapped back at critics by asserting that her weight is none of their business. I'm not proud of it, but I did clap back at the girl who stole my boyfriend by starting a vicious rumor about her.

2. noun A response to an insult or criticism, sometimes in a vengeful manner. I'm not great at the clap back because I get easily flustered by criticism. Her clap back was a vicious rumor targeting the girl that stole her boyfriend.

clap eyes on (someone or something)

To look at or see someone or something. Honestly, I loved my wife the minute I clapped eyes on her. I haven't clapped eyes on that book in weeks, so good luck finding it in my office!

See also: clap, eye, on

clap on

1. To put something, such as an article of clothing, on very quickly and forcefully. A noun or pronoun can be used between "clap" and "on." The man clapped on his hat and hurried out the door. The knight clapped on his armor and mounted his horse in preparation for battle.

2. To attach something to something else very quickly and forcefully. A noun or pronoun can be used between "clap" and "on." I clapped the lid back on the pot after the chef yelled at me for removing it.

3. To strike someone lightly but firmly with an open hand on a particular part of their body. A noun or pronoun is used between "clap" and "on." Everyone clapped me on the back to congratulate me for the victory.

clap out

To clap one's hands along to the beat of a song, typically so that one can learn it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "clap" and "out." You clap out the beat, and I'll try to play it on the bass.

clapped-out

In poor condition due to overuse or age. This phrase is often applied to cars. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. You can hear her clapped-out car coming from a mile away because the engine is in such poor condition.

golf clap

1. noun An instance of applause performed in a quiet, restrained manner. Typical of spectators at a golf course, where it is traditional to maintain a quiet, restrained atmosphere. Elsewhere, it can be done in a humorous or mocking way. You're performing in a museum—you're only going to get a golf clap here, not wild cheers. All I got for my effort was golf claps—really?

2. verb To clap in such a way. The crowd golf clapped and murmured in appreciation of the player's massive drive. You don't have to golf clap here—let's see some enthusiasm, folks!

lay (one's) eyes on (something)

To see or look at someone or something, especially for the first time. A possessive adjective can be used between "lay" and "eyes." I'll never forget the first time I laid eyes on my son. That sunset may be the most beautiful thing I've ever laid my eyes on. He knew he had to buy the watch from the minute he laid his eyes on it.

set eyes on (someone or something)

To look at or see someone or something. Honestly, I loved my wife the minute I set eyes on her. I haven't set eyes on that book in weeks, so good luck finding it in my office!

clap eyes on someone or something

to see someone or something, perhaps for the first time; to set eyes on someone or something. I wish she had never clapped eyes on her fiancé. I haven't clapped eyes on a red squirrel for years.

See also: clap, eye, on

clap someone in(to) some place

to shove or push someone into a place, usually jail. Be good or the sheriff will clap you into jail. The cops clapped Max into a cell.

clap something on(to) something

to slap or attack something onto something else. The police came and clapped a sign onto the car saying it was abandoned. Do not clap any signs on my fence.

clap something out

to clap the rhythmic beat of something in order to learn it. (Said of music.) All right, now. Let's clap the rhythm out. We'll clap out the rhythm in time with our singing.

clap something together

to slap two things, usually hands, together so that they make a noise. The boys clapped their hands together whenever a goal was scored. One of the orchestra members clapped two blocks of wood together periodically, making a very loud noise.

clap eyes on

see under lay eyes on.

See also: clap, eye, on

lay eyes on

Also, clap or set eyes on . Look at, see, as in As soon as I laid eyes on him I knew he would be perfect for the lead in our play, or I'd never set eyes on such a beautiful gown. The first term dates from the early 1200s and the third from the late 1300s; the second, using clap in the sense of "a sudden movement," dates from the first half of the 1800s.

clap someone in jail (or irons)

put someone in prison (or in chains).

The meaning of clap in these idioms is somewhat removed from the original one of ‘make a sudden explosive sound’. Over time the word developed the additional sense of ‘make a sudden action’, without necessarily implying any sound.

clap (or lay or set) eyes on

see. informal

1992 Barry Unsworth Sacred Hunger If we go by the indications of the play, these two charmers have never clapped eyes on a man before, never flirted, never known the sweets of love.

See also: clap, eye, on

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

clap/lay/set ˈeyes on somebody/something

(informal) see somebody/something: I’ve no idea who she is. I’ve never clapped eyes on her before. The moment I set eyes on the house, I knew I would live there.

See also: clap, eye, lay, on, set, somebody, something

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

clap

n. a case of gonorrhea. (Very old and still in use.) He thinks he got the clap from her.

golf-clap

n. a quiet kind of “patting” applause like that made in golf tournaments. (One had quietly claps against the back of the other hand.) The audience sat there throughout. Not even a little golf clap. I think our act is washed up.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

clap

/lay/set (one's) eyes on

To look at.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

clap (one) in irons
clap (one) in jail
clap someone in jail
put (one's) back into (something)
put (one's) back to (something)
put (something) in with (someone or something)
put (something) on the block
put a cap on
put a cap on (something)
put (one) in the way of (something)

References in periodicals archive

3.6.1 Market Positioning of Key Clap Pipe Vendors, 2018

Global Clad Pipe Market Research Report, 2019: Analyses & Forecasts Through 2017-2027

The application period for CLAP and the three-month advance pension is until August 16, 2019 while the Direct House Repair and Improvement Loan will be until May 15, 2020.

SSS offers loans to earthquake-hit province

CLAP YOUR HANDS Hearts give last year's guard of honour

CHAMPS DON'T NEED GUARD OF HONOUR.. THEY HAVE MEDALS

At various times during the show, the audience was asked to participate in claps. The signal began with two claps at the end of one performance, which was a cue to applause.

Bang, swosh, tap: Stomp makes beautiful noise in Cairo

* The teacher will ask students individually to say and clap each rhythm pattern

Rhythmic meter munchies

Ron Hubbard on the wall, and clapped" had originally been followed by "(I was attending an 'event' as a guest and it was only polite to clap along with the cultists.)" The editorial staff, in removing the reference to "cultists," didn't intend to make Mr.

Corrections

There are usually two girls taking part, in which case the girls clap hands together in set patterns.

A sailor went to sea: theme and variations

Our neighbors, hearing the repetitive * Clap! * Clap!

Will the new data transfer spec 'fly'?

He tells us, the audience, that if we believe in fairies, we should clap our hands.

From the editor

For noisier groups, 1 clap patterns and have the students repeat them.

Noisy classroom. (Two-Minute Tips)

And because the Creator is beyond duality, He only has one hand to clap with.

Inner space as sacred space: the temple as metaphor for the mystical experience

In Step 1, the children were trained to clap when given Al and to wave when given A2 (Al[right arrow]clap, A2[right arrow]wave).

Establishing transfer of compound control in children: a stimulus control analysis

One speed-up invention: the clap skate, which makes revolutionary use of a skater's biomechanics (body movement).

Speed limit? (Graph It!)

-- that some will find "Mother Clap's Molly House" indecent.

MOTHER CLAP'S MOLLY HOUSE

"Peoples, Clap Your Hands" presents a blend of old and new.

Hymn of the month: "Peoples, clap your hands"

词组	clap
释义	clap clap (one) in irons To put one in jail, often abruptly. "Irons" refers to shackles or handcuffs. They'll clap you in irons if you abandon your post! See also: clap, iron clap (one) in jail To put one in jail, often abruptly. You can't just clap someone in jail! What are the charges here? See also: clap, jail clap (one) in(to) (something or some place) 1. To force one into a particular place, especially jail. You can't just clap him into a jail cell without any explanation! 2. To force one to wear some device for confining the hands or feet, such as handcuffs. All of a sudden, they clapped him in handcuffs and led him to the police car. See also: clap clap (something) on(to) (something) To attach something to another object or a surface. You can't just clap fliers onto the wall outside my classroom—that's what the bulletin boards are for! See also: clap clap (something) together To slap or smack two things together, typically resulting in a clapping noise. Please clap your shoes together outside to get the dirt out of them. He clapped his hands together to the music of the band. See also: clap, together clap back 1. verb To respond to an insult or criticism, sometimes in a vengeful manner. She calmly clapped back at critics by asserting that her weight is none of their business. I'm not proud of it, but I did clap back at the girl who stole my boyfriend by starting a vicious rumor about her. 2. noun A response to an insult or criticism, sometimes in a vengeful manner. I'm not great at the clap back because I get easily flustered by criticism. Her clap back was a vicious rumor targeting the girl that stole her boyfriend. See also: back, clap clap eyes on (someone or something) To look at or see someone or something. Honestly, I loved my wife the minute I clapped eyes on her. I haven't clapped eyes on that book in weeks, so good luck finding it in my office! See also: clap, eye, on clap on 1. To put something, such as an article of clothing, on very quickly and forcefully. A noun or pronoun can be used between "clap" and "on." The man clapped on his hat and hurried out the door. The knight clapped on his armor and mounted his horse in preparation for battle. 2. To attach something to something else very quickly and forcefully. A noun or pronoun can be used between "clap" and "on." I clapped the lid back on the pot after the chef yelled at me for removing it. 3. To strike someone lightly but firmly with an open hand on a particular part of their body. A noun or pronoun is used between "clap" and "on." Everyone clapped me on the back to congratulate me for the victory. See also: clap, on clap out To clap one's hands along to the beat of a song, typically so that one can learn it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "clap" and "out." You clap out the beat, and I'll try to play it on the bass. See also: clap, out clapped-out In poor condition due to overuse or age. This phrase is often applied to cars. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. You can hear her clapped-out car coming from a mile away because the engine is in such poor condition. golf clap 1. noun An instance of applause performed in a quiet, restrained manner. Typical of spectators at a golf course, where it is traditional to maintain a quiet, restrained atmosphere. Elsewhere, it can be done in a humorous or mocking way. You're performing in a museum—you're only going to get a golf clap here, not wild cheers. All I got for my effort was golf claps—really? 2. verb To clap in such a way. The crowd golf clapped and murmured in appreciation of the player's massive drive. You don't have to golf clap here—let's see some enthusiasm, folks! See also: clap, golf lay (one's) eyes on (something) To see or look at someone or something, especially for the first time. A possessive adjective can be used between "lay" and "eyes." I'll never forget the first time I laid eyes on my son. That sunset may be the most beautiful thing I've ever laid my eyes on. He knew he had to buy the watch from the minute he laid his eyes on it. See also: eye, lay, on set eyes on (someone or something) To look at or see someone or something. Honestly, I loved my wife the minute I set eyes on her. I haven't set eyes on that book in weeks, so good luck finding it in my office! See also: eye, on, set Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. clap eyes on someone or something to see someone or something, perhaps for the first time; to set eyes on someone or something. I wish she had never clapped eyes on her fiancé. I haven't clapped eyes on a red squirrel for years. See also: clap, eye, on clap someone in(to) some place to shove or push someone into a place, usually jail. Be good or the sheriff will clap you into jail. The cops clapped Max into a cell. See also: clap, place clap something on(to) something to slap or attack something onto something else. The police came and clapped a sign onto the car saying it was abandoned. Do not clap any signs on my fence. See also: clap, on clap something out to clap the rhythmic beat of something in order to learn it. (Said of music.) All right, now. Let's clap the rhythm out. We'll clap out the rhythm in time with our singing. See also: clap, out clap something together to slap two things, usually hands, together so that they make a noise. The boys clapped their hands together whenever a goal was scored. One of the orchestra members clapped two blocks of wood together periodically, making a very loud noise. See also: clap, together McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. clap eyes on see under lay eyes on. See also: clap, eye, on lay eyes on Also, clap or set eyes on . Look at, see, as in As soon as I laid eyes on him I knew he would be perfect for the lead in our play, or I'd never set eyes on such a beautiful gown. The first term dates from the early 1200s and the third from the late 1300s; the second, using clap in the sense of "a sudden movement," dates from the first half of the 1800s. See also: eye, lay, on The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. clap someone in jail (or irons) put someone in prison (or in chains). The meaning of clap in these idioms is somewhat removed from the original one of ‘make a sudden explosive sound’. Over time the word developed the additional sense of ‘make a sudden action’, without necessarily implying any sound. See also: clap, jail, someone clap (or lay or set) eyes on see. informal 1992 Barry Unsworth Sacred Hunger If we go by the indications of the play, these two charmers have never clapped eyes on a man before, never flirted, never known the sweets of love. See also: clap, eye, on Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary clap/lay/set ˈeyes on somebody/something (informal) see somebody/something: I’ve no idea who she is. I’ve never clapped eyes on her before. The moment I set eyes on the house, I knew I would live there. See also: clap, eye, lay, on, set, somebody, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary clap n. a case of gonorrhea. (Very old and still in use.) He thinks he got the clap from her. golf-clap n. a quiet kind of “patting” applause like that made in golf tournaments. (One had quietly claps against the back of the other hand.) The audience sat there throughout. Not even a little golf clap. I think our act is washed up. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions clap */lay/set* (one's) eyes on To look at. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: clap (one) in irons clap (one) in jail clap someone in jail put (one's) back into (something) put (one's) back to (something) put (something) in with (someone or something) put (something) on the block put a cap on put a cap on (something) put (one) in the way of (something) References in periodicals archive** 3.6.1 Market Positioning of Key Clap Pipe Vendors, 2018 Global Clad Pipe Market Research Report, 2019: Analyses & Forecasts Through 2017-2027 The application period for CLAP and the three-month advance pension is until August 16, 2019 while the Direct House Repair and Improvement Loan will be until May 15, 2020. SSS offers loans to earthquake-hit province CLAP YOUR HANDS Hearts give last year's guard of honour CHAMPS DON'T NEED GUARD OF HONOUR.. THEY HAVE MEDALS At various times during the show, the audience was asked to participate in claps. The signal began with two claps at the end of one performance, which was a cue to applause. Bang, swosh, tap: Stomp makes beautiful noise in Cairo * The teacher will ask students individually to say and clap each rhythm pattern Rhythmic meter munchies Ron Hubbard on the wall, and clapped" had originally been followed by "(I was attending an 'event' as a guest and it was only polite to clap along with the cultists.)" The editorial staff, in removing the reference to "cultists," didn't intend to make Mr. Corrections There are usually two girls taking part, in which case the girls clap hands together in set patterns. A sailor went to sea: theme and variations Our neighbors, hearing the repetitive * Clap! * Clap! Will the new data transfer spec 'fly'? He tells us, the audience, that if we believe in fairies, we should clap our hands. From the editor For noisier groups, 1 clap patterns and have the students repeat them. Noisy classroom. (Two-Minute Tips) And because the Creator is beyond duality, He only has one hand to clap with. Inner space as sacred space: the temple as metaphor for the mystical experience In Step 1, the children were trained to clap when given Al and to wave when given A2 (Al[right arrow]clap, A2[right arrow]wave). Establishing transfer of compound control in children: a stimulus control analysis One speed-up invention: the clap skate, which makes revolutionary use of a skater's biomechanics (body movement). Speed limit? (Graph It!) -- that some will find "Mother Clap's Molly House" indecent. MOTHER CLAP'S MOLLY HOUSE "Peoples, Clap Your Hands" presents a blend of old and new. Hymn of the month: "Peoples, clap your hands"
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