Перевод идиомы all in all / all-in-all, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: all in all / all-in-all Перевод: в общем, в целом Пример: We had a few problems but all in all the meeting was successful. У нас были некоторые проблемы, но в целом собранием
Значение идиомы fall short
[fall short] {v.} To fail to reach ; not succeed. Hisjump fell three inches short of the world record. The movie fellshort of expectations. Contrast: MEASURE UP.
Перевод идиомы take office, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: take office Перевод: вступать в должность Пример: The new mayor of the city is expected to take office next week. Ожидается, что новый мэр города вступит в должность на следующей неделе.
Значение идиомы bury the hatchet
[bury the hatchet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To settle a quarrel or end a war; make peace. The two men had been enemies a long time, but after the flood they buried the hatchet. Compare:
Значение идиомы run its course
[run its course] {v. phr.} To fulfill a normal development;terminate a normal period. Your flu will run its course; in a fewdays you’ll be back on your feet.
Значение идиомы sound effects
[sound effects] {n.} The noises made to imitate real sounds in aplay, movie, or program. Greg agreed to plan the sound effects forthe class play. The movie was good but the sound effects were
Перевод идиомы think little of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: think little of someone or something Перевод: быть не высокого мнения о ком-либо или чем-либо Пример: The woman is not very happy and she seems to think little of the people she works
Значение идиомы to be on the safe side
[to be on the safe side] {adv. phr.} To take extra precautions;reduce or eliminate the possibility of a mistake, an error, or evendanger. Dad always keeps his valuables in a bank’s safe depositbox, just
Значение идиомы between life and death
[between life and death] {adv. phr.} In danger of dying or being killed; with life or death possible. He held on to the mountain side between life and death while his friends went to
Значение идиомы on one’s toes
[on one’s toes] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Alert; ready to act. Thesuccessful ball player is always on his toes. Compare: HEADS-UP, ONTHE BALL.