Значение идиомы dime a dozen
[dime a dozen] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Easy to get and so of little value; being an everyday thing because there are many of them; common. Mr. Jones gives A’s to only one or two
Значение идиомы rub out
[rub out] {v.}, {slang} To destroy completely; kill; eliminate. The gangsters rubbed out four policemen before they were caught. The gangsters told the storekeeper that if he did not pay them toprotect him, someone
Значение идиомы take on oneself
[take on oneself] or [take upon oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To accept asa duty or responsibility. He took it on himself to see that thepackages were delivered. 2. To assume wrongfully or withoutpermission as
Значение идиомы give one an inch, and he will take a mile
[give one an inch, and he will take a mile] If you give some peoplea little or yield anything, they will want more and more; some peopleare never satisfied. I gave Billy a bite
Значение идиомы set store by
[set store by] {v. phr.}, {informal} To like or value; want tokeep. Used with a qualifying word between “set” and “store”. Georgesets great store by that old tennis racket. Pat doesn’t set muchstore by
Значение идиомы plain Jane
[plain Jane] {n. phr.} A common or simple looking young woman orgirl. When we were in school, Ann was a plain Jane, but sheblossomed out and even won the title of Miss Indiana.
Значение идиомы to be sure
[to be sure] {adv. phr.} Without a doubt; certainly; surely. “Didn’t you say Mr. Smith would take us home?” “Oh, yes. To be sure, I did.” – Often used before a clause beginning with
Значение идиомы for one
[for one] As the first of several possible examples; as oneexample. Manv people do not like certain foods. I for one do notlike cabbage. – Also used with similar words instead of “one”. Several
Значение идиомы on the town
[on the town] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into a townto celebrate; having a good time or enjoying the amusements in a town. When the sailors got off their ship they went
Перевод идиомы step-by-step, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: step-by-step Перевод: шаг за шагом, постепенно Пример: My grandfather has made a great effort and step-by-step he has learned how to use a computer. Мой дедушка сильно постарался, и постепенно научился пользоваться компьютером.