Значение идиомы to-be
[to-be] {adj.} That is going to be; about to become. – Used afterthe noun it modifies. Bob kissed his bride-to-be. The principalof the high school greeted the high school students-to-be on theirlast day in
Перевод идиомы How so?, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: How so? Перевод: Как так? Почему? Пример: I know that you think that the answer is wrong but how so? Я знаю, что ты думаешь, что ответ неверный, но почему?
Значение идиомы so be it
[so be it] also [be it so] {adv. phr.}, {formal} 1. Let it be thatway; may it be so. So be it. We shall smoke the pipe of peace. 2.Very well; all right. Will
Значение идиомы long face
[long face] {n.} A sad look; disappointed look. He told thestory with a long face. – Often used in the phrase “pull a longface”. Don’t pull a long face when I tell you to
Перевод идиомы of age, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: of age Перевод: быть достаточно взрослым, чтобы получить на что-либо разрешение (на голосование, на алкоголь, и т. п.), быть совершеннолетним Пример: When my cousin came of age we had a big party for
Значение идиомы on top of the world
[on top of the world] or [sitting on top of the world] also [sitting on high cotton] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Feelingpleased and happy; feeling successful. John was on top of the worldwhen he found
Значение идиомы royal road
[royal road] {n. phr.} A quick means of accomplishment; an easypath. There is no royal road to learning in order to obtain auniversity degree.
Значение идиомы ring the changes
[ring the changes] {v. phr.} To say or do the same thing indifferent ways; repeat the same idea in many ways. David wanted anew bicycle and he kept ringing the changes on it all
Перевод идиомы in one’s own best interest(s), значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: in one’s own best interest(s) Перевод: в лучших интересах кого-либо Пример: It was in my friend’s own best interests to move into a larger apartment with his family. Переехать в более крупную квартиру
Значение идиомы go stag
[go stag] {v. phr.} 1. To go to a dance or party without acompanion of the opposite sex. When Sally turned him down, Tomdecided to go stag to the college prom. 2. To participate