Значение идиомы actions speak louder than words

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1. Пословица / поговорка actions speak louder than words — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: actions speak louder than words Перевод: о человеке судят по его делам; не по словам судят, а по делам Пример: The politician promised to do many things but he never did anything. But actions speak louder than words and he lost the next election. Этот политик обещал много чего сделать, но ничего ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы speak[speak] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, CHILDREN AND FOOLSSPEAK THE TRUTH, NOT TO MENTION or NOT TO SPEAK OF, SHORT-SPOKEN, SOTO SPEAK, TO SPEAK OF....
3. Перевод идиомы speak for itself / speak for themselves, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: speak for itself / speak for themselves Перевод: не требующий объяснений Пример: The actions of the men speak for themselves and there is no point talking about it. Действия этих людей говорят сами за себя и нет смысла говорить об этом....
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. Значение идиомы put words into one’s mouth[put words into one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say without proof thatanother person has certain feelings or opinions; claim a stand or anidea is another’s without asking; speak for another without right. When he said «John here is in favor of the idea.» I told him not toput words in my mouth....
6. Значение идиомы speak for[speak for] {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. Atthe meeting John spoke for the change in the rules. The othergirls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make arequest for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred and Charlie spoke for the ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы swallow one’s words[swallow one’s words] 1. To speak unclearly; fail to put enoughbreath into your words. Phyllis was hard to understand because sheswallowed her words. 2. See: EAT ONE’S WORDS....
8. Значение идиомы mince words[mince words] {v. phr.} To choose words carefully for the sake ofpoliteness or deception. I like people who speak frankly andtruthfully without mincing words....
9. Значение идиомы eat one’s words[eat one’s words] also [swallow one’s words] {v. phr.} To take backsomething you have said; admit something is not true. John hadcalled Harry a coward, but the boys made him eat his words after Harrybravely fought a big bully. Compare: EAT CROW....
10. Значение идиомы words of one syllable[words of one syllable] {n. phr.} Language that makes the meaningvery clear; simple, or frank language. — Usually used after «in». Mary explained the job to Ann in words of one syllable so that shewould be sure to understand. Some people say that John is cute andmischievous, but in words of one syllable, he’s just ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы to speak of[to speak of] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Important; worth talkingabout; worth noticing. — Usually used in negative sentences. Did itrain yesterday? Not to speak of. What happened at the meeting? Nothing to speak of. Judy’s injuries were nothing to speak of;just a few scratches. Compare: NOT TO MENTION....
12. Перевод идиомы speak one’s piece / speak one’s mind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: speak one’s piece / speak one’s mind Перевод: говорить откровенно, начистоту; говорить все, как есть Пример: I think that it is time for me to speak my piece and tell somebody about my complaints about our company. Наверное, теперь и мне пора сказать то, что я думаю и пожаловаться кому-нибудь на нашу компанию....
13. Значение идиомы speak of the devil and he appears[speak of the devil and he appears] A person comes just when youare talking about him. — A proverb. We were just talking about Billwhen he came in the door. Speak of the devil and he appears....
14. Значение идиомы children and fools speak the truth[children and fools speak the truth] Children and fools say things without thinking; they say what they think or know when grown-ups might not think it was polite or wise to do so. — A proverb. «Uncle Willie is too fat,» said little Agnes. «Children and fools speak the truth,» said her father....
15. Значение идиомы weigh one’s words[weigh one’s words] {v. phr.} To choose your words carefully; becareful to use the right words. When a teacher explains aboutreligion, he must weigh his words because his pupils may be of severaldifferent faiths. When old Mr. Jones talked to the students aboutbecoming teachers, he spoke slowly, weighing his words. In adebate, a political candidate ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы so to speak[so to speak] {adv. phr.} To say it in this way. John was, so tospeak, the leader of the club, but he was officially only the club’ssecretary. The horse, so to speak, danced on his hind legs. Compare: AS IT WERE....
17. Значение идиомы speak out[speak out] or [speak up] {v.} 1. To speak in a loud or clearvoice. The trucker told the shy boy to speak up. 2. To speak insupport of or against someone or something. Willie spoke up for Danas club president. Ed spoke up against letting girls join theclub....
18. Значение идиомы take the words out of one’s mouth[take the words out of one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say what anotheris just going to say; to put another’s thought into words. «Let’sgo to the beach tomorrow.» «You took the words right out of my mouth;I was thinking of that.» I was going to suggest a movie, but shetook the words out of my ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы in so many words[in so many words] {adv. phr.} 1. In those exact words. Hehinted that he thought we were foolish but did not say so in so manywords. 2. or [in no uncertain terms] In an outspoken way; plainly;directly. I told him in so many words that he was crazy. Bobwas very late for their date, and ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы speak one’s mind[speak one’s mind] {v. phr.} To say openly what you think; giveadvice that may not be liked. John thought it was wrong to keepGeorge out of the club and he spoke his mind about it. Compare: SOUNDOFF....
21. Значение идиомы mark one’s words[mark one’s words] {v. phr.} To pay close attention to what onesays; an emphatic expression indicating prophecy. «It willcertainly rain tomorrow,» he said. «Mark my words.»...
22. Значение идиомы speak the same language[speak the same language] {v. phr.} To have similar feelings, thoughts, and tastes; have a mutual understanding with another person. We both love listening to Mozart. Obviously, we speak the samelanguage....
23. Перевод идиомы (not) in so many words, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (not) in so many words Перевод: (не) совсем верно, (не) вполне так, (не) подробно Пример: My teacher told me about the problems in our class but not in so many words. Мой учитель рассказал мне о проблемах в нашем классе, но не очень подробно....
24. Перевод идиомы in other words, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in other words Перевод: другими словами Пример: In other words, if I don’t finish the assignment by Wednesday I will not pass the course. Другими словами, если я не выполню задание до среды, мне не зачтут этот курс....
25. Перевод идиомы weigh one’s words, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: weigh one’s words Перевод: быть осторожным в выборе слов Пример: You should weigh your words carefully before you tell your boss what you want. Тебе следует внимательно подумать о том, что ты хочешь сказать своему начальнику, перед тем, как говорить с ним....
26. Перевод идиомы at a loss for words, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at a loss for words Перевод: быть не в состоянии говорить; не знать, что сказать Пример: I was at a loss for words when I met my friend after many years. Я и слова не мог вымолвить, когда встретил своего друга после стольких многих лет....
27. Перевод идиомы to speak of, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: to speak of Перевод: что-либо важное, такое, о чем стоит сказать Пример: We did not do anything to speak of during our summer vacation. Мы не делали ничего такого особенного во время нашего летнего отпуска....
28. Перевод идиомы twist someone’s words around, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: twist someone’s words around Перевод: неправильно пересказать, перефразировать чьи-либо слова Пример: The supervisor twisted my words around when he repeated my complaint to the manager. Надзиратель неправильно пересказал мои слова, когда он передавал мою жалобу менеджеру....
29. Перевод слова speakSpeak — говорить, разговаривать Перевод слова He can speak now — теперь он может говорить Smith speaking — говорит Смит, Смит у телефона to speak from the dispatch box — выступить в палате общин to speak fluent English — свободно говорить по-английски Let him Speak. Дай ему сказать. She Spoke her mind. Она высказала свое ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод идиомы speak ill of someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: speak ill of someone Перевод: плохо говорить, отзываться о ком-либо Пример: I wish that my friend would not speak ill of the other people in our class. Я бы хотел, чтобы мой друг не отзывался так плохо о других учениках в своем классе....
31. Перевод идиомы as we speak, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: as we speak Перевод: прямо сейчас, в этот самый момент Пример: They’re working on your car as we speak and it’ll be ready for you at 2 p. m. Они прямо сейчас работают над твоим автомобилем, и он будет готов к 2 часам дня....
32. Перевод идиомы so to speak, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: so to speak Перевод: так сказать, так выразиться Пример: We had a good time at the restaurant, so to speak, although the service was not very good. Мы хорошо провели время в ресторане, так сказать, хотя обслуживание было не очень....
33. Перевод идиомы take the words out of someone’s mouth, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take the words out of someone’s mouth Перевод: сказать то, что вертелось у другого на языке, что другой собирался сказать Пример: The man took the words out of my mouth when he answered the question. Этот человек сказал то, что вертелось у меня на языке, когда он отвечал на вопрос....
34. Перевод идиомы put words in(to) someone’s mouth, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: put words in(to) someone’s mouth Перевод: высказываться за другого, выдавать свое мнение за мнение другого человека, вкладывать свои слова в чужие уста Пример: The man always puts words into his wife’s mouth which makes her angry. Этот мужчина всегда пытается говорить за свою жену, из-за чего она злится....
35. Значение идиомы man of few words[man of few words] {n. phr.} A man who doesn’t talk very much; aman who says only what is needed. The principal is a man of fewwords, but the pupils know what he wants....
36. Do you speak EnglishШпрэхэн зэ дойч?. Do you speak English? Вы говорите по-английски? German? По немецки? French? По-французски? Spanish? По-испански? Russian? По-русски? Can you speak Japanese? Вы можете говорить по-японски? Chinese? По-китайски? Hindi? На хинди? Just a little. Немного. A little. Чуть-чуть. I only know few words. Я знаю лишь несколько слов. I don’t speak English. Я не ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы in character[in character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In agreement with aperson’s character or personality; in the way that a person usuallybehaves or is supposed to behave; as usual; characteristic; typical;suitable. John was very rude at the party, and that was not incharacter because he is usually very polite. The way Judycomforted the little girl was ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы hang on the words of[hang on the words of] also [hang on the lips of] {v. phr.} Tolisten very attentively to. Ann hangs on every word of her historyteacher and takes very careful notes. As he went on with hisspeech, his auditors, deeply interested, hung on his lips....
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40. Значение идиомы speak out of turn[speak out of turn] {v. phr.} To say something tactless; commit anindiscretion. You spoke out of turn in criticizing Aunt Hermione’sold furniture; she considers herself quite a connoisseur on thesubject....