reservation

be off the reservation

1. To be outside the bounds of control, propriety, or acceptance of a given group. The phrase refers to the forced relocation of Native Americans to Indian reservations in the United States. Because of this origin, the phrase is often considered offensive or inappropriate. The youths in this area act like they are off the reservation more and more these days, disregarding anything they see as a form of authority.

2. To think or act differently or contrary to the accepted norm. The vice president seems to be off the reservation regarding his views on legalizing marijuana.

go off the reservation

1. To go or act outside the bounds of control, propriety, or acceptance of a given group. The phrase refers to the forced relocation of Native Americans to Indian reservations in the United States. Because of this origin, the phrase is often considered offensive or inappropriate. The youths in this area are going off the reservation more and more these days, disregarding anything they see as a form of authority.

2. To think or act differently or contrary to the accepted norm. The vice president seems to have gone off the reservation regarding his views on legalizing marijuana.

make a reservation

To guarantee in advance that one has a position or place within a location or venue. The restaurant gets really busy on Fridays, so we'll need to make a reservation ahead of time. You can usually get seats on the train on the day, but I always feel better making a reservation online.

off the reservation

1. Outside the bounds of control, propriety, or acceptance of a given group. The phrase refers to the forced relocation of Native Americans to Indian reservations in the United States. Because of this origin, the phrase is often considered offensive or inappropriate. The youths in this area seems content to remain largely off the reservation, as if they are beholden to no form of authority.

2. Different or contrary to the accepted norm. The vice president seems to be off the reservation regarding his views on legalizing marijuana.

with reservations

With doubts or feelings of unease. Although Jim signed the contract, he did so with reservations about whether he was actually making the best decision.

make a reservation

and make reservations

to reserve a seat, as in an airplane, restaurant, or theater in advance; to reserve a room, as in a hotel in advance. Did you make a reservation or are we just going to chance getting a table? I made reservations for a flight at twelve noon.

off the reservation

Beyond acceptable limits. This term, which dates from about 1900, alludes to Native Americans who leave their assigned tracts of land, which could be dangerous. In politics, according to William Safire, to go off the reservation acquired a special meaning: to refuse to support a party’s candidate but still remain in the party. President Harry S. Truman so used it in referring to Southern Democrats who refused to support Al Smith in the 1928 election, thereby gaining support for Herbert Hoover.

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释义	reservation be off the reservation 1. To be outside the bounds of control, propriety, or acceptance of a given group. The phrase refers to the forced relocation of Native Americans to Indian reservations in the United States. Because of this origin, the phrase is often considered offensive or inappropriate. The youths in this area act like they are off the reservation more and more these days, disregarding anything they see as a form of authority. 2. To think or act differently or contrary to the accepted norm. The vice president seems to be off the reservation regarding his views on legalizing marijuana. See also: off, reservation go off the reservation 1. To go or act outside the bounds of control, propriety, or acceptance of a given group. The phrase refers to the forced relocation of Native Americans to Indian reservations in the United States. Because of this origin, the phrase is often considered offensive or inappropriate. The youths in this area are going off the reservation more and more these days, disregarding anything they see as a form of authority. 2. To think or act differently or contrary to the accepted norm. The vice president seems to have gone off the reservation regarding his views on legalizing marijuana. See also: go, off, reservation make a reservation To guarantee in advance that one has a position or place within a location or venue. The restaurant gets really busy on Fridays, so we'll need to make a reservation ahead of time. You can usually get seats on the train on the day, but I always feel better making a reservation online. See also: make, reservation off the reservation 1. Outside the bounds of control, propriety, or acceptance of a given group. The phrase refers to the forced relocation of Native Americans to Indian reservations in the United States. Because of this origin, the phrase is often considered offensive or inappropriate. The youths in this area seems content to remain largely off the reservation, as if they are beholden to no form of authority. 2. Different or contrary to the accepted norm. The vice president seems to be off the reservation regarding his views on legalizing marijuana. See also: off, reservation with reservations With doubts or feelings of unease. Although Jim signed the contract, he did so with reservations about whether he was actually making the best decision. See also: reservation Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. make a reservation and make reservations to reserve a seat, as in an airplane, restaurant, or theater in advance; to reserve a room, as in a hotel in advance. Did you make a reservation or are we just going to chance getting a table? I made reservations for a flight at twelve noon. See also: make, reservation McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. off the reservation Beyond acceptable limits. This term, which dates from about 1900, alludes to Native Americans who leave their assigned tracts of land, which could be dangerous. In politics, according to William Safire, to go off the reservation acquired a special meaning: to refuse to support a party’s candidate but still remain in the party. President Harry S. Truman so used it in referring to Southern Democrats who refused to support Al Smith in the 1928 election, thereby gaining support for Herbert Hoover. See also: off, reservation The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: be off the reservation off the reservation go off the reservation know no bounds pull caps carry a Chinaman on (one's) back a woman's work is never done blow (someone or something) to kingdom come blow someone/something to kingdom come blow to kingdom come References in periodicals archive After his remarks sparked controversy, the RSS came forward with a statement clarifying its stand on reservation. Reservation should exist till untouchability is celebrated, says BJP MP Srinivasa Prasad The fees represent about 5 percent of the market value of the minerals produced by mining firms in the reservation area. DENR to open more mining areas In Andhra Pradesh, BCs (A, B, C, D categories) have 25 per cent reservations. There is a 4 per cent reservation for BC (E) which is for backward Muslim communities. The Quota Monster " The demand for reservation in Delhi University is unjust. DU quota debate divides Delhi BJP Chief minister strongly refuted the allegations of the BJP that his government was giving religion-based reservation and that it will be an injustice to the backward classes. Telangana assembly to increase Muslim reservation quota to 12%, ST quota to 10% But the most common -- yet easiest to prevent -- reason why a reservation of rights letter may be declared inadequate is that the explanation provided to the insured of why coverage may not be owed for some claims or damages was not sufficiently specific to be adequate. Reservation of Rights: Harsh Consequences for Getting it Wrong "Every year, travelers want to spend their vacation in a better resort so they continue to make their reservations earlier. Early bookings main push behind dynamism in domestic tourism What begins as a visit to his reservation, Leech Lake, evolves into a forceful and memorable critique of the people and policies that contribute to the modern reality of reservation life throughout the United States. David Treuer. Rez Life: An Indian's Journey through Reservation Life OpenTable is a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation and guest management solutions for restaurants. OPEN TABLE DEBUTS RESERVATION BOOK SOFTWARE Royal Caribbean International is launching Daily Reservations, an online reservation system for guests enrolled in the My Time Dining program. Company Watch - Rolls-Royce State the advantages and disadvantages of a reservation policy. Chapter 8 Planning reservations and blocking tables 36 # 6 of Whispering Wind, is the caption for the cover photo of a Yakama dress collected on the "Jocko Reservation (Flathead Reservation), Western Montana....." there are no Yakama on this reservation only Flathead, Kalispell, Spokan, Upper Kalispell & Kutenai". Yakama dress Tickets: $65 member; $75 nonmember (advance reservation only--all tickets at door $85). Around town: events seminars meetings talks The Web page also features a list of worldwide room rates, policies, frequently asked questions and amenities as well as a section for making a room reservation online. Navy Lodge reservations made easier with new Web page Flemming (a dedicated student of New Jersey history and archaeology) is the history of the Brotherton Indian reservation which existed from 1758 to 1802 and was the only Indian reservation every established within the state of New Jersey. Brotherton
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