Значение идиомы a lot
[a lot] {n.}, {informal} A large number or amount; very many or very much; lots. I learned a lot in Mr. Smith’s class. A lot of our friends are going to the beach this
Значение идиомы yes-man
[yes-man] {n.}, {informal} A person who tries to be liked byagreeing with everything said; especially, someone who always agreeswith a boss or the one in charge. John tries to get ahead on hisjob by
Перевод идиомы the gory details, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: the gory details Перевод: все детали, сведения, относительно какого-либо события, как правило, личного характера Пример: Come on, I want to know all the gory details about your date with John. Ну же, расскажи
Значение идиомы bone to pick
[bone to pick] or [crow to pick] {n. phr.}, {informal} A reason for dispute; something to complain of or argue about. – Often used jokingly. “I have a bone to pick with you,” he
Значение идиомы matter of course
[matter of course] {n. phr.} Something always done; the usual way;habit; rule. A was a matter of course for John to dress carefullywhen he was meeting his wife. Bank officers ask questions as amatter
Перевод идиомы serve someone right, значение выражения и пример использования
Идиома: serve someone right Перевод: получить то, что кто-либо заслуживает Пример: My friend never studies at all so it serves him right to fail his exam. Мой друг никогда ничего не учит, поэтому он
Значение идиомы make the best of
[make the best of] {v. phr.} To do something you do not like to doand not complain; accept with good humor. The girl did not like towash dishes but she made the best of
Значение идиомы bad actor
[bad actor] {n.}, {informal} A person or animal that is always fighting, quarreling, or doing bad things. The boy was a bad actor and nobody liked him.
Значение идиомы one up
[one up] {adj. phr.} Having an advantage; being one step ahead, John graduated from high school; he is one up on Bob, who droppedout. The Platters are one up on their neighbors. They own
Значение идиомы to the good
[to the good] {adv. phr.} On the side of profit or advantage; inone’s favor; to one’s benefit; ahead. After I sold my stampcollection, I was ten dollars to the good. The teacher did not