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1. Значение идиомы take it out on [take it out on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be unpleasant or unkindto because you are angry or upset; get rid of upset feelingsby being mean to. – Often used with the name of the feeling instead of”it.” The teacher was angry and took it out on the class. Bobwas angry because Father would not let […]...
2. Значение идиомы as — as — [as — as –] – Used with an adjective or adverb in a comparison or with the effect of a superlative. John is as tall as his father now. I didn’t do as badly today as I did yesterday. John’s father gave him a hard job and told him to do as well as possible. […]...
3. Значение идиомы for crying out loud [for crying out loud] {informal} Used as an exclamation to showthat you feel surprised or cross. For crying out loud, look who’shere! For crying out loud, that’s the third time you’ve done itwrong. Compare: FOR ONE’S SAKE....
4. Dating a Younger Man/Woman Tadashi: Was that Diane you were talking to Just now? Helen: Yeah, do you know her? Tadashi: Diane and I Used to work together. She looked happy. Helen: Yeah, she’s dating a new man. I just got The scoop. He’s not her usual Type. Tadashi: What do you mean? Helen: Well, he’s a little younger […]...
5. Значение идиомы count to ten [count to ten] {v. phr.}, {informal} To count from one to ten so you will have time to calm down or get control of yourself; put off action when angry or excited so as not to do anything wrong. Father always told us to count to ten before doing anything when we got angry. Compare: […]...
6. Значение идиомы cry for [cry for] or [cry out for] {v.}, {informal} To need badly; be lacking in. It has not rained for two weeks and the garden is crying for it. The school is crying out for good teachers....
7. Значение идиомы sit with [sit with] {v.}, {informal} To be accepted by; affect. – Used ininterrogative sentences and in negative sentences modified by “well”. How did your story sit with your mother? Bob’s poorsportsmanship doesn’t sit well with the coach....
8. Значение идиомы in bad form [in bad form] {adv. phr.} Violating social custom or acceptedbehavior. When Bob went to the opera in blue jeans and without atie, his father-in-law told him that it was in bad form. Contrast: INGOOD FORM....
9. Значение идиомы couldn’t care less [couldn’t care less] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be indifferent; not care at all. The students couldn’t care less about the band; they talk all through the concert. Also heard increasingly as “could care less” ....
10. Значение идиомы take care of [take care of] {v. phr.} 1. To attend to; supply the needs of. She stayed home to take care of the baby. Syn.: KEEP AN EYE ON, LOOK AFTER. Compare: IN CHARGE. 2. {informal} To deal with; do whatis needed with. I will take care of that letter. The coach toldJim to take care of […]...
11. Значение идиомы get one’s goat [get one’s goat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a person disgustedor angry. The boy’s laziness all summer got his father’s goat. The slow service at the cafe got Mr. Robinson’s goat....
12. A real bastard A little boy is standing at the side of a river, weeping. His tears are streaming down his cheeks. An elderly lady passes by and feels pity for him. “What is the matter, young boy? Why are you crying?” “It’s mean!”, the boy sniffed, “My daddy drowned all four little kittens we had yesterday!” “That’s […]...
13. Значение идиомы give a hang [give a hang] or [care a hang] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have anyinterest or liking; care. – Used also with other words in the place of”hang”, such as “damn”, “rap”, “straw”; usually used in the negative. You can quit helping me if you want to. I don’t give a hang. Some people don’t care a […]...
14. Значение идиомы cry before one is hurt [cry before one is hurt] or [holler before one is hurt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To complain when there is no reason for it; become upset because you are worried or afraid. – Used in negative sentences. When Billy went to the barber, he began to cry before the barber cut his hair and his father […]...
15. Перевод слова sugar Sugar – сахар, подслащивать Перевод слова Sugar cane – сахарный тростник sugar chest – мешок сахарного песка to do without sugar – обходиться без сахара Did you Sugar my coffee? Вы посластили мой кофе? I don’t take Sugar in my coffee. Я не кладу сахар в кофе. Would you pass the Sugar, please? Не могли […]...
16. Значение идиомы under one’s wing [under one’s wing] {adv. phr.} Under the care or protection of. Helen took the new puppy under her wing. The boys stopped teasingthe new student when Bill took him under his wing. Compare: IN TOW....
17. Значение идиомы have a fit [have a fit] or [have fits] or [throw a fit] {v. phr.} 1. To have asudden illness with stiffness or jerking of the body. Our dog had afit yesterday. 2. {informal} To become angry or upset. Father willthrow a fit when he sees the dent in the car. Howard will have afit when he learns […]...
18. Eating Unhealthy Foods Helen: So, what’s for lunch? Gabe: Since you were nice enough to spend your Saturday morning Helping me out, I’ll make sandwiches for lunch. I know it Doesn’t sound like much, but I Make a mean sandwich. Helen: That sounds good, but you’re not going to use those Cold cuts, are you? Gabe: I was. […]...
19. A six year old comes crying A six year old comes crying to his Mother because his little sister pulled his hair. “Don’t be angry,” the Mother says, “Your little sister doesn’t realize that pulling hair hurts.” A short while later, there’s more crying, and the Mother goes to investigate. This time the sister is bawling and her brother says… “Now […]...
20. Значение идиомы darken one’s door [darken one’s door] or [darken the door] To appear, as in a doorway; enter someone’s home or establishment. – Used in negative imperative sentences especially with “never” and “again”. If you leave this house now, never darken my door again. After a son shamed his father by having to go to prison, the father told […]...
21. Значение идиомы all there [all there] or [all here] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Understanding well; thinking clearly; not crazy. – Usually used in negative sentences, Joe acted queerly and talked wildly, so we thought he was not all there....
22. Значение идиомы tell off [tell off] {v.} 1. To name or count one by one and give somespecial duty to; give a share to. Five boy scouts were told off toclean the camp. 2. {informal} To speak to angrily or sharply; attackwith words; scold. Mr. Black got angry and told off the boss. Bobby kept pulling Sally’s hair; finally […]...
23. Перевод идиомы for crying out loud, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: for crying out loud Перевод: выражение удивления, гнева, злости Пример: For crying out loud! Can’t you leave me alone even for a minute! Да что же это такое! Оставь меня в покое хотя бы на одну минуту!...
24. Значение идиомы eat out of one’s hand [eat out of one’s hand] {v. phr.}, {informal} To trust someonefully; believe or obey someone without question. The governor hasthe reporters eating out of his hand. Helen is so pretty andpopular that all the boys eat out of her hand....
25. One day shortly after the birth of their new baby One day shortly after the birth of their new baby, the mother had to go out to do some errands. So the proud papa stayed home to watch his wonderful new son. Soon after the mother left, the baby started to cry. The father did everything he could think of to do but the baby […]...
26. Перевод слова angry Angry – сердитый, недовольный, раздраженный Перевод слова Angry voices – сердитые голоса to be angry – сердиться angry mob – озлобленная толпа angry mood – сердитое настроение He was beginning to get Angry. Он уже начинал сердиться. ‘Please don’t be Angry with me,’ she said. – Пожалуйста, не сердитесь на меня, – сказала она. Joey […]...
27. Значение идиомы go off [go off] {v.} 1. To leave; to depart. Helen’s mother told hernot to go off without telling her. 2a. To be fired; explode. Thefirecracker went off and scared Jack’s dog. 2b. To begin to ring orbuzz. The alarm clock went off at six o’clock and woke Father. 3.To happen. The party went off without any […]...
28. Значение идиомы act of faith [act of faith] {n. phr.} An act or a deed that shows unquestioning belief in someone or something. It was a real act of faith on Mary’s part to entrust her jewelry to her younger sister’s care....
29. Значение идиомы not to give one the time of day [not to give one the time of day] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Todislike someone strongly enough so as to totally ignore him. Suewouldn’t give Helen the time of day....
30. Two storks on a nest, a father stork and baby stork Two storks on a nest, a father stork and baby stork. Baby is crying and crying and father stork is trying to calm him. “Don’t worry Son, your mother will come back. She’s only bringing people babies and making them happy.” The next night, its fathers turn to do the job. “Son, your father will […]...
31. Значение идиомы hit between the eyes [hit between the eyes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a strongimpression on; surprise greatly. Helen hit Joe right between theeyes the moment he saw her. It was a wonderfully lifelike picture, and it hit Sol right between the eyes. To learn that his parentshad endured poverty for his sake hit John between the eyes....
32. Значение идиомы get around [get around] {v.} 1a. To go to different places; move about. Mary’s father really gets around; Monday he was in Washington;Wednesday he was in Chicago; and today he is in New York. Fredbroke his leg, but he is able to get about on crutches. 1b. or [getabout] To become widely known especially by being talked […]...
33. Значение идиомы rub salt into one’s wounds [rub salt into one’s wounds] {v. phr.}, {informal} To deliberatelyadd pain when one feels shame, regret, or defeat. Must you rub saltinto my wounds by telling me how much fun I missed by not going to theparty?...
34. Значение идиомы sugar daddy [sugar daddy] {n.}, {slang}, {semi-vulgar}, {avoidable} An older, well-to-do man, who gives money and gifts to a younger woman or girlsusually in exchange for sexual favors. Betty Morgan got a mink coatfrom her sugar daddy....
35. Значение идиомы open up [open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal. The story of Helen Keller’s life opened up a whole new world toMary. Einstein’s theories opened up a whole new area for study. 2. To make available; present an opportunity; offer. The buildingof the railroad opened up new lands to the pioneers. […]...
36. Значение идиомы hush up [hush up] {v.} 1. To keep news of from getting out;prevent people from knowing about. It isn’t always easy to hush upa scandal. 2. {informal} To be or make quiet; stop talking, crying, or making some other noise. – Often used as a command. “Hush up,”Mother said, when we began to repeat ugly gossip....
37. Значение идиомы crow before one is out of the woods [crow before one is out of the woods] {v. phr.} To be glad or brag before you are safe from danger or trouble. – Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb, “Don’t crow before you are out of the woods.” John thought his team would win because the game was almost over, but […]...
38. Значение идиомы have a care [have a care] {v. phr.}, {formal} To be careful what you do. Jane, have a care what you’re doing with that valuable glass. Thejudge told him to have a care what he said in court....
39. Optimist vs. pessimist A family had twin boys whose only resemblance to each other was their looks. If one felt it was too hot, the other thought it was too cold. If one said the TV was too loud, the other claimed the volume needed to be turned up. Opposite in every way, one was an eternal optimist, […]...
40. Значение идиомы let sleeping dogs lie [let sleeping dogs lie] Do not make angry and causetrouble or danger; do not make trouble if you do not have to. – Aproverb. Don’t tell Father that you broke the window. Let sleepingdogs lie....