Значение идиомы give one’s right arm for
[give one’s right arm for] {v. phr.} To give something of greatvalue; sacrifice. During our long hike in the desert, I would havegiven my right arm for an ice cold drink.
Значение идиомы lump sum
[lump sum] {n.} The complete amount; a total agreed upon and to bepaid at one time. The case was settled out of court with theplaintiff receiving a lump sum of half a million dollars
Перевод идиомы make a note of something, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: make a note of something Перевод: записать что-либо, сделать заметку о чем-либо Пример: I made a note of the people that I was going to phone on the weekend. Я записал имена людей,
Значение идиомы make a scene
[make a scene] {v. phr.} To act hysterically; attract unfavorableattention. I didn’t want Kate to make a scene in front of all ofthose people, so I gave her the money she wanted.
Значение идиомы into line
[into line] {adv. phr.} 1. Into agreement. The department’sspending was brought into line with the budget. 2. Under control. Independent congressmen were brought into line by warnings that jobsfor their friends would be kept
Перевод идиомы wait with bated breath, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: wait with bated breath Перевод: ждать, затаив дыхание Пример: I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams. Я ждал результатов экзаменов, затаив дыхание.
Значение идиомы taking pictures
[taking pictures] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon}To use a radar-operated speed indicator in order to enforce the 55 MPHspeed limit. The Smokeys are taking pictures!
Перевод идиомы go Dutch, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: go Dutch Перевод: платить каждому за себя (в паре, в группе, в коллективе) Пример: The two young people always go Dutch when they go on a date. Эти двое молодых людей всегда платят
Значение идиомы go out of one’s way
[go out of one’s way] {v. phr.} To make an extra effort; do morethan usual. Jane went out of her way to be nice to the new girl. Don did not like Charles, and
Значение идиомы bed of roses
[bed of roses] or [bowl of cherries] {n. phr.} A pleasant easy place, job, or position; an easy life. A coal miner’s job is not a bed of roses. After nine months of school,