| 释义 |
whistle for
whistle for vb (intr, preposition) informal to seek or expect in vain whistle for
whistle for1. To summon or signal for someone or something by whistling with one's mouth. It drove me crazy the way he whistled for the waiter during our meal—it was just so rude and arrogant. Needless to say, I don't think we'll be going on a second date.2. To expect something with no chance of ever getting it. Usually said as a sarcastic demand or instruction. If you want us to pay for your legal bills, well, you can just whistle for it.See also: whistlewhistle for someone or somethingto summon someone or something by whistling. I stood on the corner and whistled for a cab, but they all ignored me. I whistled for the dog, but it did not appear.See also: whistlewhistle forAsk for or expect without any prospect of success, as in If you want a cash refund, you can just whistle for it. [Mid-1700s] See also: whistlewhistle forv. To summon someone or something by whistling: I whistled for my dog.See also: whistle |