Значение идиомы at all hours

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1. Перевод идиомы the small hours (of the night / morning) / the wee hours (of the night / morning), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the small hours (of the night / morning) / the wee hours (of the night / morning) Перевод: рассвет или время перед рассветом; часы после полуночи Пример: My father likes to read the newspaper in the small hours of the night. Моему отцу нравится читать газеты по ночам....
2. Значение идиомы after hours[after hours] {adv. or adj. phr.} Not during the regular, correct, or usual time; going on or open after the usual hours. The store was cleaned and swept out after hours. The children had a secret after hours party when they were supposed to be in bed....
3. Значение идиомы wee hours[wee hours] The crack of dawn, or just before it, usually between 1A. M. and 4 A. M. or 2 A. M. and 5 A. M. He stayed up all night whenthey were expecting their first child; finally, a boy was born in thewee hours of the morning. Compare: SMALL HOURS....
4. Значение идиомы all hours[all hours] {n. phr.}, {informal} Late or irregular times. The boy’s mother said he must stop coming home for meals at all hours. He stayed up till all hours of the night to finish his school work....
5. Значение идиомы for hours on end[for hours on end] {adv. phr.} For many hours; for a very longtime. We have been trying to get this computer going for hours onend, but we need serious professional help....
6. Значение идиомы until all hours[until all hours] {adv. phr.} Until very late at night. He is soanxious to pass his exams with flying colors that he stays up studyinguntil all hours....
7. Значение идиомы keep late hours[keep late hours] {v. phr.} To go to bed late; habitually stay up late. «If you always keep such late hours, your healthmight suffer,» Tom’s doctor said....
8. Перевод идиомы after hours, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: after hours Перевод: после закрытия, окончания работы Пример: The library has a place to return books after hours. Библиотека располагает местом, куда можно сдать книги после ее закрытия....
9. Перевод идиомы wee hours (of the night / morning), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wee hours (of the night / morning) Перевод: часы, следующие непосредственно после полуночи; предрассветные часы Пример: I read my book into the wee hours of the morning. Я читал книгу до рассвета....
10. How to Keep an Idiot Entertained for HoursI once wrote a book called How to Keep an Idiot Entertained for Hours. It went like this: To keep an idiot entertained for hours, read the next sentence. To keep an idiot entertained for hours, read the previous sentence.» It didn’t sell very well. I thought with the short attention span of people these ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы no end[no end] {adv.}, {informal} 1. Very much; exceedingly. Jim wasno end upset because he couldn’t go swimming. 2. Almost withoutstopping; continually. The baby cried no end....
12. Asking About Business HoursStore owner: Hello. Karin: Hello, is this Joe’s Shoe Repair? Store owner: Yes, how can I help you? Karin: I’m calling to find out your Business hours. Store owner: We’re open 24/7. Karin: Really? You’re open 24 hours a day, Seven days a week? Store owner: Yes, we are, More often than not. Of course ... Читать далее...
13. A man had been drinking at the bar for hoursA man had been drinking at the bar for hours when he mentioned something about his girlfriend being out in the car. The bartender, concerned because it was so cold, went to check on her. When he looked inside the car, he saw the drunk’s buddy, Pete, and his girlfriend going at it in the ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова calmCalm — спокойный, тихий, безветреный Перевод слова Pray, be calm! — пожалуйста, успокойтесь! calm madness — тихое помешательство calm temper — спокойный, ровный характер Calm down, there’s nothing to worry about. Успокойся, волноваться не о чем. The wind seems to be Calming down at last. Ветер, кажется, стихает. The seas were dead Calm. В открытом ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы calm down[calm down] {v. phr.} To become quiet; relax. «Calm down, Mr. Smith,» the doctor said with a reassuring smile. «You are going to live a long time.»...
16. Значение идиомы horsefeathers![horsefeathers!] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. Not true; I don’t believewhat you’re saying. «Horsefeathers!» Brad cried. «I can’t believe aword of what you said about Jessica.» 2. Exclamation of disgust. «Horsefeathers!» Fred cried. «We’ve just missed the bus.» Compare:FIDDLESTICKS, BULLSHIT....
17. Значение идиомы throw the baby out with the bath[throw the baby out with the bath ] {v. phr.} To rejectall of something because part is faulty. God knows that there areweaknesses in the program, but if they act too hastily they may causethe baby to be thrown out with the bathwater....
18. Having a BabyPatrick: Hey, congratulations! I just heard that You’re expecting. How far along are you? Cindy: Thanks. I’m Four and a half months pregnant. It feels like it! I feel huge. Patrick: You don’t look it. I bet Carlos is excited. Do you know yet if it’s a boy or a girl? Cindy: No, we don‚Aot. ... Читать далее...
19. Two storks on a nest, a father stork and baby storkTwo 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 ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы small[small] or [wee hours] {n. phr.} The very early hours of themorning between 1 and 4 A. M. My brother was in trouble for cominghome in the small hours. See: WEE HOURS....
21. Значение идиомы baby boom[baby boom] {n.} A sudden increase in the birth rate. The universities were filled to capacity due to the baby boom that followed World War II....
22. Значение идиомы spit up[spit up] {v.} To vomit a little. The baby always spits up whenhe is burped. Put a bib on the baby. I don’t want him to spit upon his clean clothes....
23. Перевод слова babyBaby — ребенок, младенец Перевод слова Mother’s baby — мамин любимчик, маменькин сынок the chirrup of the baby — детский щебет baby daughter — дочурка, малышка How is the Baby? Как чувствует себя ребенок? Don’t be a Baby! Не будь ребенком! The Baby’s so cute. Ребенок такой милый. Примеры из жизни Слово ‘baby’ используется во ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы baby kisser[baby kisser] {n.}, {slang} A person campaigning for votes in his quest for elected political office; such persons often kiss little children in public. Nixon was a baby kisser when he ran for Vice President with Eisenhower....
25. A pregnant woman is about to give birthA pregnant woman is about to give birth. The doctor has her on the delivery table, legs up in the stirrups. Suddenly, he sees the top of a head push through. Then the baby pops its head out and says to the doctor, «Are you my dad?». The doctor says, «No, I am your doctor!». ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы in charge of[in charge of] {prep.} 1. Responsible for; having supervision orcare of. Marian is in charge of selling tickets. The girl incharge of refreshments forgot to order the ice cream for the party. When our class had a play, the teacher put Harold in charge of thestage curtain. 2. or [in the charge of] Under the ... Читать далее...
27. Hero cat saves baby from freezing to deathEat your heart out, Lassie! Masha, a long-haired tabby cat, saved the life of a baby abandoned in the streets of Russia — after she climbed into the box he was discarded in and kept him warm, health officials said. «The baby had only been outside for a few hours and thanks to Masha… he ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы take five[take five] {v. phr.} To take a five-minute break during some workor theatrical rehearsal. «All right, everyone,» the director cried.»Let’s take five.»...
29. Значение идиомы baby grand[baby grand] {n.} A small grand piano no longer than three feet, maximally four feet. This apartment can’t take a regular grand piano, so we’ll have to buy a baby grand....
30. Значение идиомы you tell ’em[you tell ’em] {interj.}, {slang} — Used to agree with or encouragesomeone in what he is saying. The drunk was arguing with thebartenders and a man cried, «You tell ’em!»...
31. Значение идиомы run that by me again![run that by me again!] {v. phr.}, {informal command} Repeat whatyou just said, as I couldn’t understand you. «Run that by meagain,» he cried. «This telephone connection is very bad.»...
32. Перевод идиомы throw out the baby with the bath water, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: throw out the baby with the bath water Перевод: вместе с водой выплеснуть и ребенка; отказываясь от ненужного, лишиться также чего-то полезного, ценного Пример: Keep the good subjects when you revise the course. Don’t throw out the baby with the bath water. Когда будете пересматривать курс, не отказывайтесь от того хорошего, что есть. Не ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы That will do![That will do!] Informal expression of impatience meaning «stop,»»no more.» «That will do, Tommy,» his mother cried. «I’ve had justabout enough of your drumming on the table.»...
34. Значение идиомы put on the dog[put on the dog] {v. phr.} To behave ostentatiously in terms ofdress and manner. «Stop putting on the dog with me,» Sue cried atRoy. «I knew the real you from way hack!»...
35. Значение идиомы go to it![go to it!] {v. phr.} An expression of encouragement meaning goahead; proceed. «Go to it!» my father cried enthusiastically, whenI told him I had decided to become a doctor....
36. Значение идиомы roughhouse[roughhouse] {v.} To play very wildly; be running around as youngboys usually do. «Stop roughhousing this minute,» Grandma cried.»Your father will be home soon.»...
37. Значение идиомы screw-up[screw-up] {n.} A mistake; an error; a confusing mess. «What ascrew-up!» the manager cried, when he realized that the bills weresent to the wrong customers....
38. One day shortly after the birth of their new babyOne 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 ... Читать далее...
39. Baby bear wants to live somewhere elseThe three bears had been having some trouble recently and had ended up in family court. Mama and Papa bear were splitting up, and baby bear had to decide who he was going to live with. So, the judge wanted to talk to baby bear to see what he thought about living with either of ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы off goes!Off (one He She It) goes! [off (one He She It) goes!] {v. phr.} Said of a person, a vehicle, or a memorable thing who Which has started leaving or moving, both asa statement of fact or as a command. When the boat hit the water in the formal launchingceremony, they cried out simultaneously, «Off ... Читать далее...