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1. Значение идиомы word for word[word for word] {adv. phr.} In exactly the same words. Marycopied Sally’s composition word for word. Joan repeated theconversation word for word. She learned the poem many years agobut she recited it word for word....
2. Johnny missed his final exam due to the fluJohnny missed his final exam due to the flu, but he’d done so well during the year that the teacher suggests to the principal they give him an oral exam to make up for the test he’d missed. The principal agrees so they called Johnny into the office and explain about the oral test. First ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод идиомы a man of his word / a woman of her word, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a man of his word / a woman of her word Перевод: человек слова, хозяин своего слова Пример: He’s always been a man of his word, that I must say. Он всегда был человеком слова, должен признаться....
4. Значение идиомы word[word] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, AS GOOD AS ONE’S WORD, BY WORD OF MOUTH, EAT ONE’S WORDS, FROM THE WORD «GO», GET A WORD IN, GET THE MESSAGE or GET THE WORD, HANG ON THE WORDS OF, IN BRIEF or INA WORD, IN SO MANY WORDS, LAST WORD, MAN OF FEW WORDS, MAN ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова wordWord — слово, выражать словами Перевод слова A word of Greek derivation — слово греческой этимологии in the broad sense of the word — в широком смысле слова righteous in word and in deed — праведный в словах и делах May I get a Word in? Могу я вставить словечко? Give me your Word. Дай ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы get a word in[get a word in] or [get a word in edgewise] also [get a word inedgeways] {v. phr.} To find a chance to say something when others aretalking. The little boy listened to the older students and finallygot in a word. Mary talked so much that Jack couldn’t get a wordin edgewise....
7. Значение идиомы last word[last word] {n.} 1. The last remark in an argument. I never winan argument with her. She always has the last word. 2. The final sayin deciding something. The superintendent has the last word inordering new desks. 3. {informal} The most modern thing. Mrs. Green’s stove is the last word in stoves....
8. Перевод слова spellingSpelling — орфография, правописание Перевод слова Spelling rule — орфографическое правило spelling reform — реформа правописания word spelling checker — программа проверки орфографии He is poor at Spelling. У него хромает правописание. He is shaky in his Spelling. Он не силен в правописании. Check your Spelling and grammar. Проверьте свои правописание и грамматику. Происхождение слова ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы take at one’s word[take at one’s word] {v. phr.} To believe everything says; to act on what is said. If you say you don’t want this coat, I’ll take you at your word and throw it away. When the king saidhe wished to be rid of his advisor, a friend took him at his word andmurdered the councillor....
10. Значение идиомы mum is the word[mum is the word] You must keep the secret; keep silent; don’t tellanyone. — Often used as an interjection. We are planning a surpriseparty for John and mum is the word. «Mum is the word!» the robbercaptain told his men....
11. Значение идиомы give one’s word[give one’s word] {v. phr.} To seriously promise. «You gave meyour word you would marry me,» Mary bitterly complained, «but youbroke your word.»...
12. A word playA teacher asked her students to use the word «fascinate» in a sentence. Mary said, «My family went to the New York City Zoo, and we saw all the animals. It was fascinating.» The teacher said, «That was good, but I wanted the word «‘fascinate.'» Sally raised her hand. She said, «My family went to ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы as good as one’s word[as good as one’s word] or [good as one’s word] {adj. phr.} Trustworthy; sure to keep your promise. The coach said he would give the players a day off if they won, and he was as good as his word. We knew she was always good as her word, so we trusted her....
14. Значение идиомы have a word with[have a word with] {v. phr.} 1. To talk, discuss, or speak brieflywith. Robert, I need to have a word with you about tomorrow’sexam. 2. To engage in a sincere discussion with the purpose ofpersuading the other person or let him or her know of one’sdissatisfaction. Our boss has been making funny decisions lately; Ithink ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы say the word[say the word] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say or show that you wantsomething or agree to something; show a wish, willingness, orreadiness; give a sign; say yes; say so. Just say the word and Iwill lend you the money. I will do anything you want; just say theword. If you get tired of those pictures, ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы by word of mouth[by word of mouth] {adv. phr.} From person to person by the spoken word; orally. The news got around by word of mouth. The message reached him quietly by word of mouth....
17. Значение идиомы man of his word[man of his word] {n. phr.} A man who keeps his promises and doesthe things he agrees to do; a man who can be trusted. My uncle is aman of his word....
18. Значение идиомы keep one’s word[keep one’s word] {v. phr.} To do what one has promised; fulfillone’s promise. Paul kept his word and paid me the $250 that he owedme right on time....
19. Значение идиомы put in a word for[put in a word for] {v. phr.} To speak in favor of someone;recommend someone. «Don’t worry about your job application,» Samsaid to Tim. «I’ll put in a word for you with the selectioncommittee.»...
20. Перевод идиомы get a word in edgeways, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get a word in edgeways Идиома: get a word in edgeways разг. Перевод: вставить словечко; найти возможность сказать что-нибудь в то время, как кто-либо ведет разговор Пример: The customer could not get a word in edgeways while talking to the salesman. Покупатель не мог и слова вставить, пока разговаривал с продавцом....
21. Значение идиомы weasel word[weasel word] {n.}, {informal} A word which has more than onemeaning and may be used to deceive others. When the thief was beingquestioned by the police, he tried to fool them with weasel words....
22. Значение идиомы send word[send word] {v. phr.} To send notification to; advise. When hisfather fell seriously ill, we sent word to Mike to come home asquickly as possible....
23. Значение идиомы word of mouth[word of mouth] {n. phr.} Communication by oral rather than writtenmeans. The merchant told us that the best customers he had wererecommended to him by word of mouth....
24. Значение идиомы word to the wise[word to the wise] {n. phr.} A word of warning or advice which theintelligent person is expected to follow. — A proverb. I had oncespoken to him about being late all the time, and thought that a wordto the wise was enough....
25. Перевод идиомы have a word (with someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a word (with someone) Перевод: переговорить с кем-либо Пример: I will have a word with my boss before he goes home tonight. Я поговорю со своим начальником перед тем, как он уйдет домой....
26. Перевод идиомы (just) say the word, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (just) say the word Перевод: подать сигнал, сказать свое пожелание Пример: Just say the word and I will come and meet you at the airport. Скажи лишь слово, и я приду встретить тебя в аэропорту....
27. Перевод идиомы keep one’s word, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep one’s word Перевод: держать свое слово, обещание Пример: She never keeps her word, so I don’t believe that she will come to the party as she said. Она никогда не держит своего слова, поэтому я не верю, что она придет на вечеринку, как она сказала....
28. Перевод идиомы put in a good word for someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: put in a good word for someone Идиома: put in a good word for someone разг. Перевод: замолвить за кого-либо словечко, заступиться за кого-либо Пример: I put in a good word for my friend when I was meeting with my boss and supervisor. Я замолвил словечко за своего друга, когда встречался со своим начальником ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы buzz word[buzz word] {n.} A word that sounds big and important in a sentence but, on closer inspection, means little except the speaker’s indication to belong to a certain group. The politician’s speech was nothing but a lot of misleading statements and phony promises hidden in a bunch of buzz words....
30. Значение идиомы go back on one’s word[go back on one’s word] {v. phr.} To renege; break a promise. Patrick went back on his word when he refused to marry Karen in spiteof his earlier promise....
31. Перевод идиомы break one’s word, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break one’s word Перевод: нарушить слово, обещание Пример: The young child promised his parents that he would not break his word. Ребенок пообещал родителям, что не нарушит своего слова....
32. Sister Mary burst into the office of the principalSister Mary burst into the office of the principal of Our Lady of Perpetual Motion parochial school in an advanced state of agitation. «Father!» she cried, «just WAIT until you hear this!» The priest led the sister to a chair, and said, » Now just calm down and tell me what has you so excited?» ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод идиомы true to one’s word, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: true to one’s word Перевод: верный своему слову Пример: My friend was true to his word and was waiting for me exactly at the time that we had agreed upon. Мой друг сдержал свое слово, и ждал меня в точно назначенное время....
34. Перевод идиомы take someone at his or her word, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take someone at his or her word Перевод: поймать кого-либо на слове Пример: I decided to take the woman at her word when she invited me to see her pottery demonstration. Я решил поймать женщину на слове, когда она пригласила меня на показ гончарных изделий....
35. Перевод идиомы as good as one’s word, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: as good as one’s word Перевод: держать свое слово Пример: My friend is as good as his word. You can always trust him. Мой друг держит свое слово. Ему всегда можно довериться....
36. Перевод слова contestContest — состязание, конкурс Перевод слова To enter a contest — вступить в спор, вступить в дискуссию beauty contest — конкурс красоты close contest — состязание равных соперников The Contest between capitalism and socialism is over. Противоборство капитализма и социализма закончилось. His brothers are Contesting the will. Его братья оспаривают завещание. Will you enter the ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод идиомы give someone one’s word, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: give someone one’s word Перевод: дать кому-либо свое слово, пообещать что-либо кому-либо Пример: My friend gave me his word that he would meet me at the library. Мой друг дал мне слово, что встретит меня в библиотеке....
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39. At school Little Johnny was told by a classmateAt school Little Johnny was told by a classmate that most adults are hiding at least one dark secret, and that this makes it very easy to blackmail them by saying, «I know the whole truth.» Little Johnny decides to go home and try it out. He goes home, and as he is greeted by ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод идиомы have an edge / have the edge (on / over someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have an edge / have the edge (on / over someone or something) Перевод: иметь преимущество над кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: Our team has an edge over the other teams to win the high school football championship. Наша команда имеет преимущество над другими командами в школьном футбольном чемпионате. The boy has the edge on ... Читать далее...