Значение идиомы rap one’s knuckles
[rap one’s knuckles] {v. phr.} To scold or punish. The principalrapped our knuckles for cheating on the test. If you talk back toDad, you’ll get your knuckles rapped. The club got its knucklesrapped by
Перевод идиомы (to be) high time, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: (to be) high time Перевод: быть давно пора; что-либо, что следовало сделать уже давно Пример: It is high time that we spent some time cleaning up our house. Нам уже давно пора прибраться
Значение идиомы rust away
[rust away] {v. phr.} To disappear gradually through the process ofrust or corrosion. If you refuse to paint those metal bars on thewindow, they will soon rust away.
Значение идиомы come up
[come up] {v.} 1. To become a subject for discussion or decision to talk about or decide about. “He was a good salesman, and price never came up until the very last,” Mary said.
Значение идиомы stage whisper
[stage whisper] {n. phr.} A loud whisper intended to reach otherears than those of the person addressed. Some jokes should betold in a stage whisper.
Значение идиомы blind leading the blind
[blind leading the blind] One or more people who do not know or understand something trying to explain it to others who do not know or understand. Jimmy is trying to show Bill how
Значение идиомы old boy
[old boy] or [old chap] {n.}, {chiefly British} One of the meneducated at the same institution and bound by strong ties of loyaltyto each other. He got the job because the boss was another
Перевод идиомы as a matter of fact, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: as a matter of fact Идиома: as a matter of fact разг. Перевод: на самом деле, фактически, собственно говоря Пример: As a matter of fact, we have been to the art gallery many
Перевод идиомы have something in mind, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: have something in mind Перевод: быть на уме; планировать, собираться сделать Пример: What do you have in mind for your wife’s birthday? Что ты планируешь на день рождения своей жены?
Перевод идиомы in plain language / in plain English, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: in plain language / in plain English Перевод: простым и понятным языком Пример: My bank explained to me in plain English what the terms of the loan were. В банке мне просто и