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Значение идиомы answer for
[answer for] {v.} 1. To take responsibility for; assume charge or supervision of.
The secret service has to answer for the safety of the President and his family.
2. To say you are sure that has good character or ability; guarantee: sponsor.
When people thought Ray had stolen the money, the principal said, “Ray is no thief. I’ll answer for him.”
3. Take the blame or punishment for.
When Mother found out who ate the cake, Tom had to answer for his mischief.
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- Перевод слова sponsor Sponsor – спонсор, поручитель; поддерживать, финансировать Перевод слова To sponsor legislation – “проталкивать” законодательство to sponsor a show – спонсировать спектакль sponsor of a conference – устроитель конференции The programme is Sponsored by the Department of Health. Программа финансируется Министерством здравоохранения. Guinness is the main Sponsor. Главный спонсор – компания “Гиннесс”. Our company is a […]...
- Перевод идиомы not take no for an answer, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: not take no for an answer Перевод: не принять чей-либо отказ, не принять “нет” в качестве ответа Пример: My aunt would not take no for an answer when I said that I would not eat dinner at her house. Моя тетя не хотела принимать мой отказ поужинать у нее дома....
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- Значение идиомы cover-up [cover-up] {n.}, {slang} A plan or excuse to escape blame or punishment; lie, alibi. When the men robbed the bank, their cover-up was to dress like policemen. Joe’s cover-up to his mother after he had been fighting was that he fell down....
- Перевод слова thief Thief – вор Перевод слова To catch a thief – поймать вора to accuse smb. as a thief – обвинять кого-л. в воровстве petty thief – мелкий воришка The policeman caught the Thief. Полицейский задержал вора. The girl was set on by a Thief in the park. На девушку в парке напал грабитель. He had […]...
- Значение идиомы answer one’s calling [answer one’s calling] {v. phr.} To fulfill one’s destiny in terms of work or profession by doing what one has a talent for. Don answered his calling when he became a chiropractor. Susy answered her calling when she became a violinist....
- Значение идиомы chickens come home to roost [chickens come home to roost] {informal} Words or acts come back to cause trouble for a person; something bad you said or did receives punishment; you get the punishment that you deserve. Fred’s chickens finally came home to roost today. He was late so often that the teacher made him go to the principal. – […]...
- Значение идиомы in the clear [in the clear] {adj. phr.} 1. Free of anything that makes moving orseeing difficult; with nothing to limit action. The plane climbedabove the clouds and was flying in the clear. Jack passed the ballto Tim, who was in the clear and ran for a touchdown. 2. {informal}Free of blame or suspicion; not thought to be […]...
- Punishing Children Yuki: What are you doing? Al: I’m getting ready to give Charlie a Spanking for Beating up his classmate. He has to learn that there are serious Consequences for his actions. Yuki: You’re Punishing him for beating someone by giving him a beating? That doesn’t make sense. Our response shouldn’t be An eye for an […]...
- Значение идиомы to blame [to blame] {adj. phr.} Having done something wrong; to be blamed;responsible. John was to blame for the broken window. Theteacher tried to find out who was to blame in the fight....
- Перевод идиомы eat one’s cake and have it too / have one’s cake and eat it too, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: eat one’s cake and have it too / have one’s cake and eat it too Перевод: пытаться совместить несовместимое; пытаться усидеть на двух стульях Пример: The man wants to eat his cake and have it too and he will never give up anything. Этот человек всегда пытается усидеть на двух стульях, и он никогда […]...
- Значение идиомы have one’s cake and eat it too [have one’s cake and eat it too] {v. phr.} To enjoy two oppositeadvantages. You can either spend your money going to Europe or saveit for a down payment on a house, but you can’t do both. That would behaving your cake and eating it, too....
- Значение идиомы change one’s tune [change one’s tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a change in your story, statement, or claim; change your way of acting. The man said he was innocent, but when they found the stolen money in his pocket he changed his tune. Bob was rude to his teacher, but she threatened to tell the principal and […]...
- Значение идиомы at worst [at worst] or [at the worst] {adv. phr.} 1. Under the worst conditions; as the worst possibility. When Don was caught cheating in the examination he thought that at worst he would get a scolding. Compare: AT MOST. Contrast AT BEST. 2. In the least favorable view, to say the worst about a thing. The […]...
- Значение идиомы eat one’s cake and have it too [eat one’s cake and have it too] {v. phr.} To use or spendsomething and still keep it; have both when you must choose one of twothings. Often used in negative sentences. Roger can’t make up hismind whether to go to college or get a job. You can’t eat your cakeand have it too. Mary wants […]...
- Перевод слова punishment Punishment – наказание Перевод слова Capital punishment – смертная казнь corporal punishment – телесное наказание to endure punishment – отбыть наказание to exact punishment – налагать наказание Decency, not fear of Punishment, caused them to do the right thing. Порядочность, а не страх перед наказанием, заставила их делать правильные вещи. Take care or you will […]...
- Перевод слова blame Blame – осуждать, стыдить; вина Перевод слова To deserve blame – заслуживать порицания the blame lies with me – вина лежит на мне to bear the blame – нести ответственность Don’t Blame me – it’s not my fault. Не обвиняйте меня, – это не моя ошибка. They Blamed her for the accident. Они обвинили ее […]...
- Значение идиомы pass the buck [pass the buck] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make another person decidesomething or accept a responsibility or give orders instead of doingit yourself; shift or escape responsibility or blame; put the duty orblame on someone else. Mrs. Brown complained to the man who soldher the bad meat, but he only passed the buck and told her […]...
- Значение идиомы take the cake [take the cake] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take the first prize; bethe best; rank first. Mr. Jones takes the cake as a storyteller. 2. To be the limit; to be the worst; have a lot of nerve; be a veryrude, bold, or surprising action. I let Jack borrow my baseball andhe never gave it […]...
- Перевод идиомы take the cake, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take the cake Перевод: быть из ряда вон выходящим; быть исключительным; быть самым лучшим или самым худшим Пример: The woman’s manners take the cake. They are very bad. Воспитание этой женщины из ряда вон выходящее. Оно очень плохое. Of all the people I’ve met, you take the cake! You’re the wildest! Из всех людей, […]...
- Значение идиомы a few [a few] {n.} or {adj.} A small number ; some. The dry weather killed most of Mother’s flowers, but a few are left. In the store, Mary saw many pretty rings and bracelets, and she wanted to buy a few of them. After the party, we thought that no one would help clean up, but […]...
- Перевод идиомы be to blame, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: be to blame Перевод: быть виноватым Пример: He is not to blame for breaking the computer. Он не виноват в поломке компьютера, он его не ломал....
- Значение идиомы The cat did it! [The cat did it!] A humorous and convenient way to pass the blame. “My vase is broken!” Mother shrieked in horror. “Well,” Dad smirkedcynically, “I guess the cat did it!”...
- Значение идиомы glutton for punishment [glutton for punishment] {n. phr.} A greedy person; someone whowants too much of something, such as food or drink, which will makehim sick. Fred eats so much red meat that he is a regular gluttonfor punishment....
- Перевод слова principal Principal – начальник; главный, основной Перевод слова Principal activity – основная деятельность principal officer – ведущий сотрудник the principal of a firm – глава фирмы Vegetables are the Principal ingredients in this soup. Овощи являются основными ингредиентами в этом супе. He was the Principal contact man and fixer. Он был главным посредником и координатором. The […]...
- Перевод слова responsibility Responsibility – ответственность, обязательства Перевод слова Criminal responsibility – уголовная ответственность heavy responsibilities – тяжелые обязанности; большая ответственность to bear responsibility – нести ответственность to accept the responsibility – взять, принять на себя ответственность We all have a Responsibility to protect the environment. Мы все несем ответственность за защиту окружающей среды. Responsibility lies with me. […]...
- Значение идиомы spending money [spending money] or [pocket money] {n.} Money that is given to aperson to spend. When the seniors went to New York City on a trip, each was given $10 in spending money. Father gave John a nickel inpocket money when he went to the store with Mother....
- Значение идиомы nose out [nose out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To learn by effort ; uncover. The principal nosed out the truthabout the stolen examination. 2. To defeat by a nose length; come ina little ahead of in a race or contest. The horse we liked nosedout the second horse in a very close finish. The Democraticcandidate nosed out his […]...
- Значение идиомы let out [let out] {v.} 1a. To allow to go out or escape. The guard letthe prisoners out of jail to work in the garden. Mother won’t letus out when it rains. Compare: LET LOOSE. 1b. {informal} To make come out of the mouth; utter. A bee stung Charles. He letout a yell and ran home. Father […]...
- Перевод слова cake Cake – кекс, пирожное, торт Перевод слова A piece of cake – кусок кекса или пирога birthday cake – именинный пирог chocolate cake – шоколадный торт This Cake is really yummy. Этот торт по-настоящему вкусный. Cut the Cake. Разрежь пирог. I made three Cakes for the party. Я сделал три торта для вечеринки. Примеры из […]...
- Значение идиомы lay the blame at one’s door [lay the blame at one’s door] {v. phr.} To say that another personor group is responsible for one’s own failure. The angry coach laidthe blame at the door of the players when our college lost thebasketball game....
- Describing the Taste of Food Steve, my new boyfriend, decided to cook dinner for me. I was really excited, That is, until I tried his cooking. Steve: What do you think of the soup? I thought: This is so Bland, and what are these little Lumpy things in the soup? Of course I didn’t say that aloud. Elaine: It’s Delicious. […]...
- Значение идиомы together with [together with] {prep.} In addition to; in the company of; alongwith. John, together with his brother, has gone to the party. The police found a knife, together with the stolen money, hidden in ahollow tree....
- Значение идиомы lay to [lay to] {v.} 1. To give the blame or credit to; to name as cause. He was unpopular and when he made money, it was laid to hisdishonesty, but when he lost money, it was laid to his stupidity. Compare: LAY AT ONE’S DOOR. 2. To hold a ship or boat still againstthe wind. The […]...
- Значение идиомы money [money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
- Question answer 02 Why should you be careful playing against a team of big cats? They might be cheetahs! Manager: Our new midfielder cost ten million. I call him our wonder player Fan: Why’s that? Manager: Everytime he plays I wonder why I bothered to buy him! Why do artists never when they play football? They keep drawing! […]...
- Question answer 01 Where do religious school children practice sports? In the prayground! How did the basketball court get wet? The players dribbled all over it! Why did the chicken get sent off? For persistent fowl play! Why were the two managers sitting around sketching crockery before the start of the game? It was a cup draw! Where […]...
- Значение идиомы pickpocket [pickpocket] {n.} A thief; a petty criminal who steals things andmoney out of people’s pockets on a bus, train, etc. In some bigcities many poor children become pickpockets out of poverty....