Значение идиомы generous to a fault
[generous to a fault] {adj. phr.} Excessively generous. Generousto a fault, my Aunt Elizabeth gave away all her rare books to her oldcollege.
Значение идиомы heart is in the right place
[heart is in the right place] or [have one’s heart in the rightplace] To be kind-hearted, sympathetic or well-meaning; have goodintentions. All the tramps and stray dogs in the neighborhood knewthat Mrs. Brown’s heart
Значение идиомы stand up
[stand up] {v.} 1. To rise to a standing position; get up on yourfeet. A gentleman stands up when a lady enters a room. 2. To bestrong enough to use hard or for a
Перевод идиомы risk one’s neck, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: risk one’s neck Перевод: рисковать головой Пример: I’m not going to risk my neck climbing over a twenty-foot wall! Я не собираюсь рисковать головой и перелезать через двадцатифутовую стену!
Значение идиомы take one’s measure
[take one’s measure] or [take the measure of] {v. phr.} To judgethe character, quality, or nature of; try to guess about something – how hard or easy, dangerous or safe, good or bad, etc.
Значение идиомы close the door
[close the door] or [bar the door] or [shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. The President’s veto closed the door to any new attempt to
Значение идиомы ease off
[ease off] or [ease up] {v.} To make or become less nervous; relax;work easier. When the boss realized that John had been overworking, he eased off his load. With success and prosperity, Mr. Smith
Значение идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel
[hide one’s light under a bushel] {v. phr.} To be very shy andmodest and not show your abilities or talents; be too modest inletting others see what you can do. When Joan is with
Значение идиомы to the bone
[to the bone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} Thoroughly, entirely, tothe core, through all layers. I am dreadfully tired; I’ve worked myfingers to the bone. See: ALSO WORK ONE’S FINGERS TO THE BONE.
Значение идиомы old country
[old country] {n. phr.} Primarily Europe, but also any countryother than the United States where one originally came from. Al’swife was born in Chicago but Al himself is from the old country, Ireland.