mat

brush (something) under the mat

To ignore, deny, or conceal from public view or knowledge something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation. The senator has been accused of trying to brush his former drug use under the mat. You need to stop brushing your problems under the mat. Nothing will get resolved like that!

doormat

Someone who meekly submits to mistreatment or humiliation by others. Jim had been a doormat his whole life until he went to that motivational speaker five years ago; now, he's one of the most respected men in the business.

go to the mat for (someone or something)

To give someone or something one's full support; to fight for someone or something until the very end. We firmly believe that she is in the right on this matter, and we're ready to go to the mat for her in court if necessary. Many members of the party have said that they'll go to the mat for this bill.

See also: go, mat

lay out the welcome mat (for one)

To welcome one with an extensive or elaborate display of friendliness and hospitality. My auntie always lays out the welcome mat whenever we visit. The principal likes to lay out the welcome mat for new teachers so they can start off the school year on a positive note.

on the mat

1. In a position to face a reprimand from someone. When my team lost that big client, the boss called me on the mat.

2. Under discussion or consideration. We don't have time to discuss those issues, but don't worry, they'll be on the mat the next time we meet.

put out the welcome mat (for someone)

To welcome someone with a warm or elaborate display of friendliness and hospitality. My auntie always puts out the welcome mat whenever we call around for a visit. The principal likes to put out the welcome mat for new teachers every autumn, so they can start of the school year on a positive note.

roll out the welcome mat (for someone)

To welcome someone with a warm or elaborate display of friendliness and hospitality. My auntie always rolls out the welcome mat whenever we call around for a visit. The principal likes to roll out the welcome mat for new teachers every autumn, so they can start off the school year on a positive note.

sweep (something) under the mat

To ignore, deny, or conceal from public view or knowledge something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation. The senator has been accused of trying to sweep his former drug use under the mat. You need to stop sweeping your problems under the mat. Nothing will get resolved like that!

take (someone) to the mat

To confront or argue with someone (about some issue). An allusion to the sport of wrestling, in which competitors try to grapple each other onto a mat to pin them or make them submit. The senator took the president to the mat about the tax plan's negative impact on working-class citizens.

welcome mat

1. Literally, a small mat laid out in front of the door to one's house on which to wipe the dirt from one's shoes, typically with "Welcome" or some other greeting printed on it. After living in an apartment for so long, the first thing I wanted to buy when I moved into a proper house was a welcome mat. You don't need to take your shoes off, just give them a good wipe on the welcome mat.

2. A friendly, welcoming attitude or gesture. Sometimes used ironically or sarcastically. The town is rolling out the welcome mat to competitors from all over the world for its annual triathlon this weekend. You're putting out the welcome mat for cyber criminals if you post your personal details online.

welcoming mat

1. Literally, a small mat laid out in front of the door to one's house on which to wipe the dirt from one's shoes, typically with "Welcome" or some other greeting printed on it. After living in an apartment for so long, the first thing I wanted to buy when I moved into a proper house was a welcoming mat. You don't need to take your shoes off, just give them a good wipe on the welcoming mat.

2. A friendly, welcoming attitude or gesture. Sometimes used ironically or sarcastically. The town is rolling out the welcoming mat to competitors from all over the world for its annual triathlon this weekend. You're putting out the welcoming mat for cyber criminals if you post your personal details online.

go to the mat

Fight until one side or another is victorious, as in The governor said he'd go to the mat for this bill. This term comes from wrestling and evokes the holding of an opponent when both contestants are down on the mat, the padded floor-covering used in matches. It has been used figuratively since about 1900.

See also: go, mat

welcome mat

A friendly welcome, as in They put out the welcome mat for all new members. This expression alludes to a doormat with the word "Welcome" printed on it. [Mid-1900]

go to the mat

mainly AMERICAN

If someone goes to the mat, they fight very fiercely about something. Erickson said he will go to the mat to save parks in the city. This was a cause that Greens, Socialists and a majority of Liberals were willing to go to the mat for. Note: This expression refers to a wrestler who fights fiercely and is willing to risk a fall.

See also: go, mat

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

go to the mat

vigorously engage in an argument or dispute, typically on behalf of a particular person or cause.

The mat referred to is the thick mat in a gym on which wrestling is practised.

1924 P. G. Wodehouse Leave it to Psmith I…heard…you and Aunt Constance going to the mat about poor old Phyllis.

See also: go, mat

on the mat

being reprimanded by someone in authority. informal

This idiom is a military reference: the orderly room mat was where a soldier accused of some misdemeanour would stand before the commanding officer.

go to the ˈmat (with somebody) (for somebody/something)

(American English, informal) support or defend somebody/something in an argument with somebody: We went to the mat for him because he’d helped us in the past.

See also: go, mat

take somebody/something to the ˈmat

(American English, informal) to get involved in an argument with somebody/something: He took them to the mat on that issue.

Both of these idioms come from the sport of wrestling, in which two people fight by holding each other and trying to force the other person to the ground or mat.

See also: mat, somebody, something, take

lay, put, roll, etc. out the ˈwelcome mat (for somebody)

(especially American English) make somebody feel welcome; try to attract visitors, etc: The country has put out the welcome mat for international investors.

doormat

n. a weak-willed person who is abused by others. Why do people treat me like a doormat?

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

See also:

brush (something) under the carpet
brush (something) under the mat
brush (something) under the rug
brushed
sweep (something) under the carpet
sweep (something) under the mat
sweep (something) under the rug
sweep something under the rug
sweep under the rug
sweeping

References in periodicals archive

Heartbreaking tributes flooded in after friends and family heard the news of Mat's death.

Family share video diary from teacher who died on yoga retreat; They hope Mat Turner's heartbreaking video diary will help others speak out

PS16, www.asos.com SUPER-SOFT QUICK DRY SHOWER MAT: Sink your feet into this indulgently soft bath mat featuring a non-slip backing.

Top 10 BATH MATS; Take-a-break LIFESTYLE, PUZZLES, BRAINTEASERS, STARS & CARTOONS

and Rapid Demand of Medical Floor Mats in Hospitals, Surgical Centers and Emergency Rooms.

Medical Floor Mats Market to Show Strong Growth / Leading Key players: DeRoyal Industries, Zimmer Biomet, Cardinal Health

There are several customers in his shop buying more than just one or two prayer mats. They are also buying lots of beaded tasbeeh.

Taking to the prayer mat

The village is famous for its high-quality white-coloured sedge mats and coloured, patterned sedge mats.

Ethnic Khmer handicraft villages strive to meet demand in Vietnam

FRI 21, SAT 22 MAT & EVE, SUN 23 MAT JUNE - BIRMINGHAM RESORTS WORLD ARENA

Mrs Browns Boys D'Musical - here's how to get tickets; Award-winning Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs Brown's Boys invite you to their new production Mrs Brown's Boys D'Musical?

There is a huge demand for prayer mats and Islamic books.

Demand of Prayer mats Increases during holy month: Report

'Besides Jalan Pantai Lido, we have also identified other roads such as Jalan Pasir Pelangi that are frequented by Mat Rempits in the state capital.

After Johor Sultan's remarks, cops to take action against Mat Rempits

Urinal Floor Mats are a specialist in toilet & urinal splash-catching technology based in Cumbria.

New Floor Protection System for Public Toilets

"A lot of businesses will simply use entryway floor mats, which are great if you use the right type and the right size.

Reduce maintenance and injury with entryway flooring: entrance strategies that prevent water and soil from causing problems in your building

A high MAT rate of 18.5% adversely impacts the cash flow of companies that have low taxable income or have incurred losses.

BUDGET 2017 IN THE MAKING

Many experts say MAT is levied not because of exemptions but because of the different approach under the Income Tax Act to calculate the income of companies.

The MAT Riddle

Aahhhh, the hooky mat, the proggy mat, the clippy mat, ooh, ooh,

Geordie Haka: Blyth RFC follows the lead of Jarrow Vikings to creates their own version; Rugby clubs in the North East are filming their own Haka's - the tribal chant made famous by the New Zealand All Blacks

Shah that minimum alternate tax ( MAT) should not be imposed on foreign portfolio investors ( FPIs) with retrospective effect.

Govt decides to combat ' tax terrorism' biz

词组	mat
释义	mat brush (something) under the mat To ignore, deny, or conceal from public view or knowledge something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation. The senator has been accused of trying to brush his former drug use under the mat. You need to stop brushing your problems under the mat. Nothing will get resolved like that! See also: brush, mat doormat Someone who meekly submits to mistreatment or humiliation by others. Jim had been a doormat his whole life until he went to that motivational speaker five years ago; now, he's one of the most respected men in the business. go to the mat for (someone or something) To give someone or something one's full support; to fight for someone or something until the very end. We firmly believe that she is in the right on this matter, and we're ready to go to the mat for her in court if necessary. Many members of the party have said that they'll go to the mat for this bill. See also: go, mat lay out the welcome mat (for one) To welcome one with an extensive or elaborate display of friendliness and hospitality. My auntie always lays out the welcome mat whenever we visit. The principal likes to lay out the welcome mat for new teachers so they can start off the school year on a positive note. See also: lay, mat, out, welcome on the mat 1. In a position to face a reprimand from someone. When my team lost that big client, the boss called me on the mat. 2. Under discussion or consideration. We don't have time to discuss those issues, but don't worry, they'll be on the mat the next time we meet. See also: mat, on put out the welcome mat (for someone) To welcome someone with a warm or elaborate display of friendliness and hospitality. My auntie always puts out the welcome mat whenever we call around for a visit. The principal likes to put out the welcome mat for new teachers every autumn, so they can start of the school year on a positive note. See also: mat, out, put, welcome roll out the welcome mat (for someone) To welcome someone with a warm or elaborate display of friendliness and hospitality. My auntie always rolls out the welcome mat whenever we call around for a visit. The principal likes to roll out the welcome mat for new teachers every autumn, so they can start off the school year on a positive note. See also: mat, out, roll, welcome sweep (something) under the mat To ignore, deny, or conceal from public view or knowledge something that is embarrassing, unappealing, or damaging to one's reputation. The senator has been accused of trying to sweep his former drug use under the mat. You need to stop sweeping your problems under the mat. Nothing will get resolved like that! See also: mat, sweep take (someone) to the mat To confront or argue with someone (about some issue). An allusion to the sport of wrestling, in which competitors try to grapple each other onto a mat to pin them or make them submit. The senator took the president to the mat about the tax plan's negative impact on working-class citizens. See also: mat, take welcome mat 1. Literally, a small mat laid out in front of the door to one's house on which to wipe the dirt from one's shoes, typically with "Welcome" or some other greeting printed on it. After living in an apartment for so long, the first thing I wanted to buy when I moved into a proper house was a welcome mat. You don't need to take your shoes off, just give them a good wipe on the welcome mat. 2. A friendly, welcoming attitude or gesture. Sometimes used ironically or sarcastically. The town is rolling out the welcome mat to competitors from all over the world for its annual triathlon this weekend. You're putting out the welcome mat for cyber criminals if you post your personal details online. See also: mat, welcome welcoming mat 1. Literally, a small mat laid out in front of the door to one's house on which to wipe the dirt from one's shoes, typically with "Welcome" or some other greeting printed on it. After living in an apartment for so long, the first thing I wanted to buy when I moved into a proper house was a welcoming mat. You don't need to take your shoes off, just give them a good wipe on the welcoming mat. 2. A friendly, welcoming attitude or gesture. Sometimes used ironically or sarcastically. The town is rolling out the welcoming mat to competitors from all over the world for its annual triathlon this weekend. You're putting out the welcoming mat for cyber criminals if you post your personal details online. See also: mat, welcome Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. go to the mat Fight until one side or another is victorious, as in The governor said he'd go to the mat for this bill. This term comes from wrestling and evokes the holding of an opponent when both contestants are down on the mat, the padded floor-covering used in matches. It has been used figuratively since about 1900. See also: go, mat welcome mat A friendly welcome, as in They put out the welcome mat for all new members. This expression alludes to a doormat with the word "Welcome" printed on it. [Mid-1900] See also: mat, welcome The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. go to the mat mainly AMERICAN If someone goes to the mat, they fight very fiercely about something. Erickson said he will go to the mat to save parks in the city. This was a cause that Greens, Socialists and a majority of Liberals were willing to go to the mat for. Note: This expression refers to a wrestler who fights fiercely and is willing to risk a fall. See also: go, mat Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. go to the mat vigorously engage in an argument or dispute, typically on behalf of a particular person or cause. The mat referred to is the thick mat in a gym on which wrestling is practised. 1924 P. G. Wodehouse Leave it to Psmith I…heard…you and Aunt Constance going to the mat about poor old Phyllis. See also: go, mat on the mat being reprimanded by someone in authority. informal This idiom is a military reference: the orderly room mat was where a soldier accused of some misdemeanour would stand before the commanding officer. See also: mat, on Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary go to the ˈmat (with somebody) (for somebody/something) (American English, informal) support or defend somebody/something in an argument with somebody: We went to the mat for him because he’d helped us in the past. See also: go, mat take somebody/something to the ˈmat (American English, informal) to get involved in an argument with somebody/something: He took them to the mat on that issue. Both of these idioms come from the sport of wrestling, in which two people fight by holding each other and trying to force the other person to the ground or mat. See also: mat, somebody, something, take lay, put, roll, etc. out the ˈwelcome mat (for somebody) (especially American English) make somebody feel welcome; try to attract visitors, etc: The country has put out the welcome mat for international investors. See also: mat, out, welcome Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary doormat n. a weak-willed person who is abused by others. Why do people treat me like a doormat? McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: brush (something) under the carpet brush (something) under the mat brush (something) under the rug brushed sweep (something) under the carpet sweep (something) under the mat sweep (something) under the rug sweep something under the rug sweep under the rug sweeping References in periodicals archive Heartbreaking tributes flooded in after friends and family heard the news of Mat's death. Family share video diary from teacher who died on yoga retreat; They hope Mat Turner's heartbreaking video diary will help others speak out PS16, www.asos.com SUPER-SOFT QUICK DRY SHOWER MAT: Sink your feet into this indulgently soft bath mat featuring a non-slip backing. Top 10 BATH MATS; Take-a-break LIFESTYLE, PUZZLES, BRAINTEASERS, STARS & CARTOONS and Rapid Demand of Medical Floor Mats in Hospitals, Surgical Centers and Emergency Rooms. Medical Floor Mats Market to Show Strong Growth / Leading Key players: DeRoyal Industries, Zimmer Biomet, Cardinal Health There are several customers in his shop buying more than just one or two prayer mats. They are also buying lots of beaded tasbeeh. Taking to the prayer mat The village is famous for its high-quality white-coloured sedge mats and coloured, patterned sedge mats. Ethnic Khmer handicraft villages strive to meet demand in Vietnam FRI 21, SAT 22 MAT & EVE, SUN 23 MAT JUNE - BIRMINGHAM RESORTS WORLD ARENA Mrs Browns Boys D'Musical - here's how to get tickets; Award-winning Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs Brown's Boys invite you to their new production Mrs Brown's Boys D'Musical? There is a huge demand for prayer mats and Islamic books. Demand of Prayer mats Increases during holy month: Report 'Besides Jalan Pantai Lido, we have also identified other roads such as Jalan Pasir Pelangi that are frequented by Mat Rempits in the state capital. After Johor Sultan's remarks, cops to take action against Mat Rempits Urinal Floor Mats are a specialist in toilet & urinal splash-catching technology based in Cumbria. New Floor Protection System for Public Toilets "A lot of businesses will simply use entryway floor mats, which are great if you use the right type and the right size. Reduce maintenance and injury with entryway flooring: entrance strategies that prevent water and soil from causing problems in your building A high MAT rate of 18.5% adversely impacts the cash flow of companies that have low taxable income or have incurred losses. BUDGET 2017 IN THE MAKING Many experts say MAT is levied not because of exemptions but because of the different approach under the Income Tax Act to calculate the income of companies. The MAT Riddle Aahhhh, the hooky mat, the proggy mat, the clippy mat, ooh, ooh, Geordie Haka: Blyth RFC follows the lead of Jarrow Vikings to creates their own version; Rugby clubs in the North East are filming their own Haka's - the tribal chant made famous by the New Zealand All Blacks Shah that minimum alternate tax ( MAT) should not be imposed on foreign portfolio investors ( FPIs) with retrospective effect. Govt decides to combat ' tax terrorism' biz
随便看	sup sup? super super dooper super-dooper super duper super-duper superfly superfood supergrass superimpose superimpose on superimpose (someone or something) on(to) (someone or something superior orders superjock super-strap supe up supper supply supply and demand supply (someone or something) with (someone or something) supply with support suppose supposed