Значение идиомы ten to one
[ten to one] or [two to one] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal}Almost certainly, nearly sure to be true; very likely to happen. Ten to one it will rain tomorrow. It is ten; to one
Значение идиомы of age
[of age] {adj. phr.} 1a. Old enough to be allowed to do or managesomething. Mary will be of driving age on her next birthday. Contrast: OVER AGE, UNDER AGE. 1b. Old enough to vote;
Перевод идиомы part and parcel (of something), значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: part and parcel (of something) Перевод: неотъемлемая составная часть (чего-либо) Пример: The house that we bought is part and parcel of a much larger piece of property. Дом, который мы купили, является неотъемлемой
Значение идиомы slip of the tongue
[slip of the tongue] also [slip of the lip] {n. phr.} The mistakeof saying something you had not wanted or planned to say; an error ofspeech. No one would have known our plans if
Значение идиомы go through
[go through] {v.} 1. To examine or think about carefully; search. I went through the papers looking for Jane’s letter. Mother wentthrough the drawer looking for the sweater. Syn.: GO OVER. 2. Toexperience; suffer;
Значение идиомы scare away
[scare away] or [off] {v. phr.} To cause to flee; frighten away. Jake is a confirmed bachelor; the best way to scare him off is tostart talking about marriage.
Значение идиомы throw out
[throw out] or [toss out] {v.} 1. To put somewhere to be destroyedbecause not wanted. He didn’t need the brush anymore so he threw itout. Syn.: THROW AWAY. 2. To refuse to accept. The
Перевод идиомы serve someone’s purpose, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: serve someone’s purpose Перевод: послужить цели кого-либо Пример: The small screwdriver should serve my purpose until I find the correct size. Пока сгодится и маленькая отвертка, пока я не найду нужный размер.
Значение идиомы nervous prostration
[nervous prostration] {n.} An illness of the mind that makes youfeel very tired, worried, and bored, and that often causes headaches, upset stomach, and other sickness. Aunt Jane said that taking careof us children
Значение идиомы see about
[see about] {v.} 1. To find out about; attend to. If you are toobusy, I’ll see about the train tickets. 2. {informal} To consider;study. I cannot take time now but I’ll see about your