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Значение идиомы at best

[at best] or [at the best] {adv. phr.} 1. Under the best conditions; as the best possibility.

A coal miner’s job is dirty and dangerous at best.

We can’t get to New York before ten o’clock at best.

Compare: AT MOST. Contrast: AT WORST.

2. In the most favorable way of looking at something; even saying the best about the thing.

* The treasurer had at best been careless with the club’s money, but most people thought he had been dishonest.



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  2. Значение идиомы get the worst of[get the worst of] also [have the worst of] {v. phr.} To lose; bedefeated or beaten in; suffer most. Joe got the worst of theargument with Molly. — Often used in the phrase «the worst of it». If you start a fight with Jim, you may get the worst of it. Billhad the worst of ... Читать далее...
  3. Перевод слова favorableFavorable — благоприятный, подходящий, благосклонный Перевод слова Favorable reaction — положительная реакция favorable conditions — благоприятные условия favorable outcome — благоприятный исход The book received a Favorable reception. Книга получила благосклонные отзывы. A new reign was Favorable to the fusion of parties. Новая королевская власть способствовала коалиционному объединению политических сил. We are optimistic that the ... Читать далее...
  4. Перевод слова worstWorst — наихудший, хуже всего Перевод слова At the worst — в худшем случае his worst enemy — его злейший враг worst-case conditions — наихудшие условия Tell me the Worst at once. Скажите мне худшее сразу. He always thinks the Worst of everybody. Он всегда думает о людях самое плохое. My Worst suspicions were confirmed. ... Читать далее...
  5. Значение идиомы if worst comes to worst[if worst comes to worst] If the worst thing happens that beimagined; if the worst possible thing happens; if troubles grow worse. If worst comes to worst and Mr. Jones loses the house, he will sendhis family to his mother’s farm. If worst comes to worst, we shallclose the school for a few days....
  6. Значение идиомы open the door[open the door] {v. phr.} To allow more action or discussion; givea chance. Learning to read and write opens the door to a better joband better living conditions. Raising the tax rates will open thedoor to more help for older people. Contrast: CLOSE THE DOOR. Compare: OPEN ITS DOORS....
  7. Перевод слова possibilityPossibility — возможность, вероятность Перевод слова Within the range of possibility — в пределах возможного a degree of possibility — степень вероятности to have great possibilities — иметь большие возможности No Possibility must be left out. Ни одна возможность не должна быть упущена. There’s a strong Possibility that the concert will be canceled. Существует высокая ... Читать далее...
  8. Значение идиомы launch window[launch window] {n.}, {Space English}, {informal} 1. A period oftime when the line-up of planets, Sun, and Moon are such as to makefavorable conditions for a specific space launch. The mission wascanceled until the next launch window which will be exactly six weeksfrom today. 2. A favorable time for starting some kind of ambitiousadventure. My ... Читать далее...
  9. Перевод слова coalCoal — уголь Перевод слова Live coal — тлеющий уголь black coal — каменный уголь rank of coal — марка угля Coal advanced. Цена на уголь повысилась. Coal is a form of carbon. Уголь-это форма углерода. Coal is shipped by rail. Уголь перевозят по железной дороге....
  10. Значение идиомы get the better of[get the better of] or [get the best of] {v. phr.} 1. To win over, beat; defeat. Our team got the best of the visitors in the lastquarter. George got the better of Robert in a game of checkers. When the opposing player fouled John, John let his anger get thebetter of his good sense ... Читать далее...
  11. Значение идиомы air one’s dirty linen in public[air one’s dirty linen in public] or [wash one’s dirty linen in public] {v. phr.} To talk about your private quarrels or disgraces where others can hear; make public something embarrassing that should be kept secret. Everyone in the school knew that the superintendent and the principal were angry with each other because they aired ... Читать далее...
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  13. Перевод идиомы air one’s dirty laundry in public / air one’s dirty linen in public, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: air one’s dirty laundry in public / air one’s dirty linen in public Идиома: air one’s dirty laundry in public / air one’s dirty linen in public Перевод: выносить на достояние общественности что-либо неприятное, что должно держаться в тайне Пример: The dinner party became uncomfortable when the host began to air his colleague’s dirty ... Читать далее...
  14. Перевод идиомы wash one’s dirty laundry in public / wash one’s dirty linen in public, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wash one’s dirty laundry in public / wash one’s dirty linen in public Идиома: wash one’s dirty laundry in public / wash one’s dirty linen in public Перевод: выносить на достояние общественности что-либо неприятное, что должно держаться в тайне Пример: The man began to wash his best friend’s dirty linen in public after he ... Читать далее...
  15. Значение идиомы do one’s worst[do one’s worst] {v. phr.} To do one’s utmost by resorting to every foul means possible. Hitler did his worst to drive out the Allied invasion from Europe, but he failed....
  16. Значение идиомы out of commission[out of commission] {adj. phr.} 1. Retired from active militaryservice; no longer on active duty. When the war was over, manywarships were placed out of commission. Contrast: IN COMMISSION.2. Not in use or not working; so that it cannot work or be used. The strike put the airline out of commission for a week. Johnwill ... Читать далее...
  17. Значение идиомы dirty old man[dirty old man] {n. phr.} An older man who shows an unhealthy interest in young girls. «Stay away from Uncle Algernon, Sally,» her mother warned. «He is a dirty old man.»...
  18. Значение идиомы to be on the safe side[to be on the safe side] {adv. phr.} To take extra precautions;reduce or eliminate the possibility of a mistake, an error, or evendanger. Dad always keeps his valuables in a bank’s safe depositbox, just to be on the safe side. Compare: JUST IN CASE....
  19. Значение идиомы fat chance[fat chance] {n. phr.}, {slang} Little or no possibility; almost nochance. A high school team would have a fat chance of beating astrong college team. Jane is pretty and popular; you will have afat chance of getting a date with her. Compare: GHOST OF A....
  20. Перевод слова dangerousDangerous — опасный, рискованный Перевод слова Dangerous silence — зловещее молчание dangerous to health — опасный для здоровья dangerous weapon — грозное оружие He often drives at Dangerous speeds. Он часто ездит на огромной скорости. Delays are Dangerous. Промедления опасны. The feelings are Dangerous guides. Чувства — опасные советчики. Происхождение слова dangerous Образовано от существительного...
  21. Значение идиомы keep up[keep up] {v.} 1a. To go on; not stop; continue. The rain keptup for two days and the roads were flooded. Compare: KEEP ON. 1b. Togo on with ; continue steadily; never stop. Mrs. Smithtold John to keep up the good work. The teacher asked Dick to stopbothering Mary, but he kept it up. Compare: ... Читать далее...
  22. Перевод слова dirtyDirty — грязный; низкий, подлый Перевод слова Dirty business — грязное дело dirty bloody spots — темные пятна крови dirty deed — грязный, мерзкий поступок You’ve Dirtied up your dress in that mud! Ты запачкала платье в этой грязи! All my socks are Dirty. Все мои носки — грязные. What a Dirty trick! Какая пакость! ... Читать далее...
  23. Значение идиомы talk into[talk into] {v.} 1. To get to agree to; make decide on by talking; persuade to. — Used with averbal noun. Bob talked us into walking home with him. Compare:TALK OVER. Contrast TALK OUT OF. 2. To cause to be in or to getinto by talking. You talked us into this mess. Now get us ... Читать далее...
  24. Значение идиомы out of order[out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the wrong order; notcoming after one another in the right way. Peter wrote the words ofthe sentence out of order. Don’t get out of order, children. Stayin your places in line. Contrast: IN ORDER. 2. In poor condition; notworking properly. Our television set is out of ... Читать далее...
  25. Значение идиомы in public[in public] {adv. phr.} 1. In a place open to the people; in such away that the public may see, hear, or know; not secretly; openly. Two boys down the street are dancing in public for pennies. Actors are used to appearing in public. The mayor has told hisfriends that he is sick but will ... Читать далее...
  26. Значение идиомы dirty story[dirty story] {n. phr.} An improper or obscene story. Uncle Bill is much too fond of telling dirty stories in order to embarrass his friends....
  27. Значение идиомы dirty trick[dirty trick] {n. phr.} A treacherous action; an unfair act. That was a dirty trick John played on Mary when he ran away with her younger sister....
  28. Перевод идиомы a dirty look, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a dirty look Перевод: взгляд, в котором читается неприязнь или неодобрение Пример: The boy’s mother gave the boy a dirty look when he began to run in the kitchen. Мать мальчика взглянула на него с неодобрением, когда тот начал бегать по кухне....
  29. An Alien in Wonderland — Пришелец в Стране ЧудесThere are a lot of planets in the space. Some of them are inhabited. The inhabitants of one nameless planet wanted it to be the most wonderful in the Universe and they spent all the time thinking about it. Once they learned that the Earth was inhabited too. They also learned that on the Earth ... Читать далее...
  30. Значение идиомы off duty[off duty] {adj.} Not supposed to be at work; having free time; notworking. Sailors like to go sight-seeing, when they are off duty ina foreign port. It seems that all the taxis in New York are offduty whenever it rains. — Often used with hyphens, before a noun. The bank robber was captured by an ... Читать далее...
  31. Перевод идиомы get a dirty look (from someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get a dirty look (from someone) Перевод: получить от кого-либо неприязненный, неодобрительный взгляд Пример: I got a dirty look from the man who was sitting next to my crying child. Мужчина, который сидел рядом с моим ребенком, когда тот плакал, взглянул на меня с неодобрением....
  32. Перевод идиомы give someone a dirty look, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: give someone a dirty look Перевод: взглянуть на кого-либо с неприязнью, неодобрением Пример: I gave the woman a dirty look when she talked loudly on her cell phone. Я неодобрительно взглянул на женщину, когда она громко разговаривала по своему сотовому....
  33. Значение идиомы out of the red[out of the red] {adv. phr.} Having reached solvency; no longer indebt. Under the new management, our company finally got out of thered. Contrast: IN THE HOLE, IN THE RED. Compare: IN THE BLACK....
  34. Значение идиомы come[come] See: CHICKENS COME HOME TO ROOST, CROSS A BRIDGE BEFORE ONE COMES TO IT, EASY COME — EASY GO, FIRST COME — FIRST SERVED, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE, HAVE IT COMING, HOW COME also HOW’S COME, IF WORST COMES TO WORST, JOHNNY-COME-LATELY, KNOW ENOUGH TO COME IN OUT OF THE RAIN, KNOW IF ... Читать далее...
  35. Значение идиомы in the swim[in the swim] {adj. phr.} Doing the same things that other peopleare doing; following the fashion ;busy with what most people are doing. Jim found some collegefriends at the lake that summer, and soon was in the swim of things. Mary went to New York with introductions to writers and artists, and that winter she ... Читать далее...
  36. Значение идиомы in order[in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order ... Читать далее...
  37. Значение идиомы at ease[at ease] or [at one’s ease] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. In comfort; without pain or bother. You can’t feel at ease with a toothache. 2. or [at one’s ease] Comfortable in one’s mind; relaxed, not troubled. — Often used in the phrase «put at ease» or «put at one’s ease.» We put Mary at ... Читать далее...
  38. Значение идиомы stand one’s ground[stand one’s ground] also [hold one’s ground] {v. phr.} 1. To stayand fight instead of running away. The enemy attacked in greatnumbers but our men stood their ground. Compare: GAIN GROUND. Contrast: GIVE GROUND, LOSE GROUND. 2. To defend a belief orstatement; refuse to weaken when opposed; insist you are right. John’s friends said he ... Читать далее...
  39. Значение идиомы brave it out[brave it out] {v. phr.} To endure something difficult or dangerous through to the end; keep on through trouble or danger. It was a dangerous ocean crossing in wartime, but captain and crew braved it out....
  40. Значение идиомы in the hole[in the hole] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1a. Having a scorelower than zero in a game, especially a card game; to a score belowzero. John went three points in the hole on the first hand of thecard game. 1b. Behind an opponent; in difficulty in a sport or game. We had their pitcher in ... Читать далее...

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