Значение идиомы handsome is as handsome does
[handsome is as handsome does] {informal} A person must act welland generously so that he will be truly worth respecting. – A proverb. Everyone thinks that Bon is a very handsome boy, but he
Перевод идиомы sit bolt upright, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: sit bolt upright Перевод: сидеть прямо, как стрела; сидеть совершенно прямо Пример: I sat bolt upright when I heard the news about my cousin. Я сидел прямо, как стрела, когда услышал новости о
Значение идиомы on one’s bad side
[on one’s bad side] or [on the bad side of one] {adj. phr.},{informal} Not liked by someone; not friendly with a person. Sally’s boyfriend got on Father’s bad side by keeping Sally out toolate
Значение идиомы in a sense
[in a sense] {adv. phr.} In some ways but not in all; somewhat. Mr. Smith said our school is the best in the state, and in a sensethat is true. In a sense, arithmetic
Перевод идиомы get into trouble, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: get into trouble Перевод: попасть в беду, иметь неприятности Пример: The young boys try not to get into trouble when they are left at home alone. Маленькие мальчики стараются не попадать ни в
Значение идиомы keep up appearances
[keep up appearances] {v. phr.} To maintain an outward show ofprosperity in spite of financial problems. Mr. Smith’s widow had ahard time keeping up appearances after her husband’s death.
Значение идиомы pair up
[pair up] {v.} 1. To make a pair of; match. When she finishedthe mending, she paired up the socks. 2. To form a pair; to be orbecome one of a pair. Not all the
Значение идиомы circumstances alter cases
[circumstances alter cases] {formal} The way things are, or happen, may change the way you are expected to act. John’s father told him never to touch his gun, but one day when Father was
Значение идиомы keep one’s head above water
[keep one’s head above water] {v. phr.} To remain solvent; manageto stay out of debt. Herb’s income declined so drastically that henow has difficulty keeping his head above water.
Значение идиомы part of the furniture
[part of the furniture] {n. phr.} In a job or position for so longthat one is taken entirely for granted, like a part of the physicalsurroundings. He has been working in the same office