English Dictionary

measure the drapes

動詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic) To make premature or unwarranted preparations for victory, especially election to public office.

日本語の意味

（慣用句）公職への選挙などにおいて、勝利が確実と思い込み、不必要な準備を過剰に行うこと。 / （比喩的）まだ結果が定まっていないのに、あたかも勝利が決まっているかのように事前対策をする行為。

Before any votes were counted, his supporters began to measure the drapes.

票が集計される前に、彼の支持者たちは勝利を見越して祝賀の準備を始めた。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) To make premature or unwarranted preparations for victory, especially election to public office.

While Republicans like Gov. Michael Castle of Delaware exulted that I think Bush can start measuring the curtains for the White House, the mood among Democrats was somber.

measures the drapes （ present singular third-person ）

measuring the drapes （ participle present ）

measured the drapes （ participle past ）

measured the drapes （ past ）