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fly

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verb

/ˈflaɪ/ flies; flew /ˈfluː/; flown /ˈfloʊn/; flying

[no obj] :to move through the air with wings

A bird flew in through the open window.

insects flying over the water

[no obj] :to move through the air especially at a high speed

We watched as clouds flew across the sky.

Waves crashed on the rocks and spray flew up into the air.

Bullets were flying in all directions.

He tripped and went flying (through the air). - often used figuratively

Rumors are flying [=there are a lot of rumors] that he'll be announcing his candidacy soon.

Accusations are flying. [=people are making a lot of accusations]

to control an airplane, helicopter, etc., as it moves through the air :to be the pilot of an aircraft [+ obj]

fly a plane

He flies jets. [no obj]

He learned to fly while he was in the Air Force.

She flies for a major airline.

She's taking flying lessons.

[+ obj] :to journey over (something, such as an ocean) by flying an airplane

Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly the Atlantic solo.

[no obj] :to travel in an aircraft or spacecraft

They flew to California for vacation.

I'm flying to Canada to visit my family.

He insists on flying first-class.

A doctor flew in from the mainland.

She flew on a shuttle mission last year.

[+ obj] :to travel by flying on (a particular airline)

He always flies the same airline. [=he always flies on the same airline]

[+ obj] :to carry (someone or something) to a place in an aircraft

Supplies were flown to the disaster area.

They fly cargo around the world.

A doctor was flown in from the mainland.

to show (something, such as a flag) by putting it in a high place [+ obj]

We flew a banner across the entrance. [no obj]

A flag flies in front of the building. = There is a flag flying in front of the building. - see also fly the flag at 1flag

[+ obj] :to cause (something, such as a kite) to fly in the air

Children were flying kites in the park. - see also go fly a kite at kite

[no obj] :to move or go quickly

She flew to the window when she heard the car.

The door flew open and he rushed into the room.

I flew up the stairs to answer the phone.

I must fly or I'll be late for my appointment.

That horse really flies.

Cars were flying past us on the highway.

[no obj] :to move freely

As she ran, her hair flew in every direction.

[no obj] :to pass very quickly

Time flies.

Our vacation flew by before we knew it.

[no obj] chiefly US informal :to be approved or accepted - usually used in negative statements

This plan will never fly.

His budget proposals didn't fly with voters. [=voters didn't like his proposals] - compare 2fly

as the crow flies

xem crow

fly at

[phrasal verb]

fly at (someone) :to attack (someone) with sudden violence

He flew at me in a rage.

fly high

informal

to be very happy and excited

She was flying high after her excellent exam results.

to be very successful

After some difficult years, the company is flying high again.

fly in the face of

also US fly in the teeth of

to fail completely to agree with (something) :to oppose or contradict (something) directly

His explanation flies in the face of the evidence. [=his explanation is not supported at all by the evidence]

a theory that flies in the face of logic [=a theory that is not logical at all]

a policy that flies in the face of reason [=a policy that is extremely unreasonable]

fly into

[phrasal verb]

fly into (something) :to be overcome by (sudden extreme emotion)

He flew into a rage. [=he suddenly became very angry]

They flew into a panic. [=they suddenly panicked]

fly off the handle

informal :to lose control of your emotions :to become very angry

He tends to fly off the handle when people disagree with him.

fly the coop

informal :to leave suddenly or secretly :to escape or go away

In the morning the suspect had flown the coop.

All their children have flown the coop. [=have moved away from home]

let fly

or let fly with

informal :to throw (something) in a forceful way

The quarterback let fly (with) a long pass. - often used figuratively

She let fly (with) a few angry words. [=she shouted a few angry words]

verb

flies; flied; flying

[no obj] baseball :to hit a fly ball

The batter flied to left field.

He flied out to left field. [=he made an out by hitting a fly ball that was caught by the left fielder] - compare 1fly

noun

plural flies

[count] a small insect that has two wings

swat a fly

the buzz of a fly

a hook that is designed to look like an insect and that is used for catching fish

an artificial fly - see also fly-fishing - compare 4fly

drop like flies

also die like flies

informal

If people or animals are dropping/dying like flies, they are dropping or dying very quickly in large numbers.

The heat was so intense that people were dropping like flies. [=many people were fainting from the heat]

Horses and cattle dropped/died like flies during the drought. These phrases are often used figuratively.

Candidates were dropping like flies during the early part of the campaign.

fly in the ointment

someone or something that causes problems

We're almost ready to start work. Getting the permit is the only fly in the ointment.

fly on the wall

someone who secretly watches or listens to other people

I would like to be a fly on the wall during the negotiations. [=I would like to be able to hear what is being said during the negotations]

no flies on

chiefly Brit informal

If there are no flies on you, you are a smart person who is quick to undertand things and not easily fooled.

wouldn't hurt a fly

Someone who wouldn't hurt a fly is too gentle to want to hurt anyone.

He looks big and dangerous, but he wouldn't hurt a fly.

noun

plural flies

[count] an opening in a piece of clothing (such as a pair of trousers, shorts, or a skirt) that is hidden by a fold of cloth and that is closed by a zipper or a row of buttons

He zipped/buttoned his fly. - sometimes plural in British English

He zipped his flies.

see color picture

baseball :fly ball

He hit a fly to the left fielder. - compare 3fly

on the fly

quickly and often without preparation

You'll have to make decisions on the fly.

through the air :without hitting the ground

The home run went 450 feet on the fly.

while something else is also being done on a computer

software that handles formatting on the fly

* Các từ tương tự:
fly ball, flyaway, flyblown, flyboy, flyby, fly-by-night, flycatcher, flyer, fly-fishing