英语词组let the side down是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Idiom

let the side down

British & Australian to behave in a way that embarrasses or causes problems for a group of people that you are part of.

The general feeling is that cleaners who ignore the union's ban on overtime are letting the side down.

idiomlet the side down BrEBrEold-fashioned to do something that embarrasses or disappoints your family, the company you work for etc, because it might make them lose respect:Should we dress formally this evening? I don't want to let the side down.The ambassador's wife seldom let the side down by serving traditional British food.

let the side down

To fail to conduct oneself in a way that helps or reflects well on one's group; to let down the group. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I'm rubbish at football, so I'd rather not play than let the side down.

let the side down

see under let someone down, def. 1.

let the side down

BRITISH

If you let the side down, you disappoint people by doing something badly or by doing something which they do not approve of. The workers are the best in the world — it's management who let the side down. You have to play your best at all times — you really don't want to be the one that lets the side down. Note: A side is one of the teams in a game or competition.

let the side down

fail to meet the expectations of your colleagues or friends, especially by mismanaging something. British

let the ˈside down

(especially British English) fail to give your friends, family, etc. the help and support they expect, or behave in a way that makes them disappointed: Everyone in the sales team has increased their sales except you. You’re letting the side down badly.

词组	let the side down
释义	Idiom let the side down British & Australian to behave in a way that embarrasses or causes problems for a group of people that you are part of. The general feeling is that cleaners who ignore the union's ban on overtime are letting the side down. idiomlet the side down BrEBrEold-fashioned to do something that embarrasses or disappoints your family, the company you work for etc, because it might make them lose respect:Should we dress formally this evening? I don't want to let the side down.The ambassador's wife seldom let the side down by serving traditional British food. let the side down To fail to conduct oneself in a way that helps or reflects well on one's group; to let down the group. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I'm rubbish at football, so I'd rather not play than let the side down. let the side down see under let someone down, def. 1. let the side down BRITISH If you let the side down, you disappoint people by doing something badly or by doing something which they do not approve of. The workers are the best in the world — it's management who let the side down. You have to play your best at all times — you really don't want to be the one that lets the side down. Note: A side is one of the teams in a game or competition. let the side down fail to meet the expectations of your colleagues or friends, especially by mismanaging something. British let the ˈside down (especially British English) fail to give your friends, family, etc. the help and support they expect, or behave in a way that makes them disappointed: Everyone in the sales team has increased their sales except you. You’re letting the side down badly.
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