Значение идиомы at one
[at one] {adj. phr.} 1. In union or harmony; in agreement or sympathy. Not usually used informally. He felt at one with all the poets who have sung of love. 2. Of the same
Значение идиомы think better of
[think better of] {v.} To change your mind about; to consider againand make a better decision about. John told his mother he wanted toleave school, but later he thought better of it. Compare: SECONDTHOUGHT,
Значение идиомы every other
[every other] {adj. phr.} Every second; every alternate. Themilkman comes every other day. On St. Patrick’s Day, it seems asif every other man you meet is wearing a shamrock.
Значение идиомы go through hell and high water
[go through hell and high water] {v. phr.}, {informal} To gothrough danger, or trouble. John is ready to go through hell andhigh water to help his chum. The soldiers went through hell andhigh water
Значение идиомы call down
[call down] also [dress down] {v.}, {informal} To scold. Jim was called down by his teacher for being late to class. Mother called Bob down for walking into the kitchen with muddy boots. Compare:
Перевод идиомы what makes someone tick, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: what makes someone tick Перевод: что кем-либо движет, чем кто-либо живет Пример: I really don’t know what makes that woman tick. She is very strange. Я совсем не знаю, чем вообще занимается эта
Значение идиомы by a long shot
[by a long shot] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By a big difference; by far. – Used to add emphasis. Bert was the best swimmer in the race, by a long shot. Often used with a
Перевод идиомы Now you’re talking!, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: Now you’re talking! Идиома: Now you’re talking! разг. Перевод: Вот это уже другой разговор! Неплохая идея! Пример: “Would you like pizza for dinner?” “Now you’re talking!” Хочешь пиццы на ужин? – Еще как!
Значение идиомы with flying colors
[with flying colors] {adv. phr.} With great or total success;victoriously. Tow finished the race with flying colors. Marycame through the examination with flying colors.
Значение идиомы hand on
[hand on] {v.} To pass along to the next person who should have it. Everyone in class should read this, so when you have finished, please hand it on. In the early days, news