Значение идиомы for the best
[for the best] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} good or best; not bad asthought; lucky; well, happily. Maybe it’s for the best that yourteam lost; now you know how the other boys felt. John’s parentsthought
Перевод идиомы close up shop / shut up shop, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: close up shop / shut up shop Перевод: закрывать лавочку, свернуть дело (временно или навсегда) Пример: I can’t make any money in this town. The time has come to close up shop and
Значение идиомы dish out
[dish out] {v.} 1. To serve from a large bowl or plate. Ann’s mother asked her to dish out the beans. 2. {informal} To give in large quantities. That teacher dished out so much
Значение идиомы dirty trick
[dirty trick] {n. phr.} A treacherous action; an unfair act. That was a dirty trick John played on Mary when he ran away with her younger sister.
Значение идиомы come to nothing
[come to nothing] also {formal} [come to naught] {v. phr.} To end in failure; fail; be in vain. The dog’s attempts to climb the tree after the cat came to nothing.
Перевод идиомы tight spot, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: tight spot Перевод: трудная ситуация, положение Пример: We are in a very tight spot since the top salesman quit. Мы находимся в очень трудном положении, потому что ведущий продавец уволился.
Значение идиомы sign one’s own death warrant
[sign one’s own death warrant] {v. phr.} To cause your own death orthe loss of something you want very much. Mr. Carter had lungtrouble, and the doctor told him he would sign his own
Перевод идиомы pink slip, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: pink slip Идиома: pink slip разг. Перевод: уведомление об увольнении Пример: The man received his pink slip yesterday and no longer has a job. Мужчина вчера получил уведомление об увольнении, и теперь у
Значение идиомы cozy up
[cozy up] {v.}, {slang} To try to be close or friendly; try to be liked. – Usually used with “to”. John is cozying up to Henry so he can join the club.
Значение идиомы keep one’s nose to the grindstone
[keep one’s nose to the grindstone] or [have one’s nose to thegrindstone] or [hold one’s nose to the grindstone] {v. phr.},{informal} To work hard all the time; keep busy with boring ortiresome work. Sarah