Значение идиомы get the worst of
[get the worst of] also [have the worst of] {v. phr.} To lose; bedefeated or beaten in; suffer most. Joe got the worst of theargument with Molly. – Often used in the phrase “the
Перевод идиомы make a big deal about something, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: make a big deal about something Перевод: преувеличивать важность, величину чего-либо Пример: I wish that my friend would not make a big deal about every small problem. Как бы я хотел, чтобы мой
Значение идиомы have a soft spot in one’s heart for
[have a soft spot in one’s heart for] {v. phr.} To besympathetically inclined towards; entertain a predilection for. Ronalways had a soft spot in his heart for intellectual women wearingminiskirts.
Значение идиомы mad about
[mad about] {adj. phr.} 1. Angry about. What is Harriet so madabout? 2. Enthusiastic about. Dan is mad about pop music.
Значение идиомы turn a deaf ear to
[turn a deaf ear to] {v. phr.} To pretend not to hear; refuse tohear; not pay attention. Mary turned a deaf ear to Lois’s asking toride her bicycle. The teacher turned a deaf ear
Перевод идиомы skeleton in one’s closet, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: skeleton in one’s closet Перевод: скелет в шкафу; что-либо, о чем не хочется говорить Пример: I heard that the politician has a skeleton in his closet that he does not want to talk
Значение идиомы for crying out loud
[for crying out loud] {informal} Used as an exclamation to showthat you feel surprised or cross. For crying out loud, look who’shere! For crying out loud, that’s the third time you’ve done itwrong. Compare:
Перевод идиомы make a splash, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: make a splash Перевод: произвести сенсацию, фурор; наделать много шуму; привлечь внимание, произвести сильное или благоприятное впечатление Пример: When Tom opened his Toyota dealership, he made quite a splash. Когда Том открывал свой
Значение идиомы take a punch at
[take a punch at] or [take a poke at] or [take a sock at] {v. phr.}To try to hit with the fist; swing or strike at; attack withthe fists. Bob was very angry and
Значение идиомы square deal
[square deal] {n. phr.} 1. Equitable or fair treatment. We areproud to say that at this firm every employee gets a square deal. Contrast NEW DEAL, RAW DEAL.