irons in fire
火中取栗,火中取粟,火中取栗的方法,火焰中的铁器
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Definitions
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- : Chemistry. a ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element, scarcely known in a pure condition, but much used in its crude or impure carbon-containing forms for making tools, implements, machinery, etc. Symbol: Fe; atomic weight: 55.847; atomic number: 26; specific gravity: 7.86 at 20°C.Compare cast iron, pig iron, steel, wrought iron.
- : something hard, strong, rigid, unyielding, or the like: hearts of iron.
- : an instrument, utensil, weapon, etc., made of iron.
- : an appliance with a flat metal bottom, used when heated, as by electricity, to press or smooth clothes, linens, etc.
- : Golf. one of a series of nine iron-headed clubs having progressively sloped-back faces, used for driving or lofting the ball.Compare wood.
- : a branding iron.
- : any of several tools, structural members, etc., of metals other than iron.
- : the blade of a carpenter's plane.
- : Slang. a pistol.
- : a harpoon.
- : Medicine/Medical. a preparation of iron or containing iron, used chiefly in the treatment of anemia, or as a styptic and astringent.
Phrases
- iron hand
- iron out
- irons in the fire, too many
- pump iron
- strike while the iron's hot
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
Without ironing out these issues, which could take years, scientists should not proceed with any clinical applications, the report said.
The meeting with the king and the crown prince in Manama created momentum and Kushner felt he might be able to get an agreement then, but decided to give more time to iron out details, sources familiar with the issue told me.
These rules, too, were not enforced, so the researchers checked whether those with low iron or high inflammation were less likely to respond.
There appear to be two main reasons why WarnerMedia would still be ironing out HBO Max’s advertising pitch.
Amazon is striking while the iron is hot with the Halo band, and a number of companies that have had continued success in Asia could potentially find an opening in the market.
Cruce operates the Iron Hill Campground on the other side of the highway.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-sided cast iron skillet.
A whole population of 11 million with every iron in the fire doubling as a finger in a dike.
Choosing to strike while the iron was hot, Future announced his followup to Pluto, Future Hendrix, right away.
But these choices are where Iron from Ice (and other Telltale properties) sets itself apart.
Mr. Jones swung round a large iron key he held in his hand, and light dawned upon him.
Now, the whole Northwest groaned beneath a cast-iron prohibition law at that time, and for some years thereafter.
She was in a dream of oily odours and monstrous iron constructions, dominated by the grand foreman: and Edwin was in the dream.
The baron turned full upon him, and leaned his shoulders against the iron door of the recess.