Значение идиомы miss is as good as a mile
[miss is as good as a mile] It is the same if one fails or missessomething by much or by little. – A proverb. We thought Tom had ahome run but the ball went
Значение идиомы take pains
[take pains] {v. phr.} To do something very carefully andthoroughly. She had taken pains to see that her guests hadeverything that they could possibly want. She always takes painswith her appearance.
Значение идиомы not to know the first thing about
[not to know the first thing about] {v. phr.} To be totallyignorant about a certain issue. Al assured us that he didn’t knowthe first thing about Mary’s whereabouts.
Значение идиомы God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb
[God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb] {literary} A person who isalready helpless will not have more trouble; you will not have moretrouble than you can bear. After Mr. Smith lost his job,
Значение идиомы many is me
[many is me] There are a great number of ; manyare the. – Used at the beginning of a sentencewith a singular noun. Many is the man I have lent money to. Many was
Значение идиомы shake in one’s shoes
[shake in one’s shoes] or [shake in one’s boots] {v. phr.},{informal} To be very much afraid. The robber shook in his bootswhen the police knocked on his door.
Значение идиомы in the line of duty
[in the line of duty] {adj. phr.} Done or happening as part of ajob. The policeman was shot in the line of duty. The soldierhad to clean his rifle in the line of duty.
Значение идиомы play cat and mouse with
[play cat and mouse with] {v. phr.} To tease or fool bypretending to let him go free and then catching him again. Joe’suncle had fun playing cat and mouse with him. The policemandecided to
Значение идиомы in a world of one’s own
[in a world of one’s own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In theplace where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart fromother people. They are in a little world of their
Значение идиомы big frog in a small pond
[big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or city; a leader in