Значение идиомы at best

Related topics:

1. 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 […]...
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 […]...
3. Перевод слова favorable Favorable – 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 […]...
4. 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....
5. 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 […]...
6. 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 […]...
7. Перевод слова careless Careless – небрежный, невнимательный, легкомысленный Перевод слова Careless driving – неосторожная езда careless of dangers – не думающий об опасности careless execution – небрежное исполнение It was a Careless mistake. Ошибка произошла из-за невнимательности. Now you see what it is to be Careless. Теперь ты видишь, что значит быть неосторожным. He is a Careless worker. […]...
8. Значение идиомы second thought [second thought] {n.} A change of ideas or opinions resulting frommore thought or study. Your second thoughts are very often wiserthan your first ideas. We decided to climb the mountain, but onsecond thought realized that it was too dangerous. Compare: THINKBETTER OF....
9. Значение идиомы on one’s hands [on one’s hands] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In your care orresponsibility; that you must do something about. Mrs. Blake lefther five children with me while she shopped. I could not get anythingdone with the children on my hands. After everyone bought ticketsto the dance, the club treasurer had over $100 on his hands. Theelectricity went […]...
10. Значение идиомы rob the till [rob the till] or [have one’s hand in the till] {v. phr.},{informal} To steal money in your trust or for which you areresponsible. The supermarket manager suspected that one of theclerks was robbing the till. Mr. Jones deposited one thousanddollars in their joint savings account and told his wife not to robthe till. The store […]...
11. Значение идиомы new money [new money] {n. phr.} People who have become rich recently. Since Bobby’s father invented a new computer component, Bobby and hisfamily are new money. Contrast: OLD MONEY....
12. 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....
13. Перевод слова worst Worst – 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. […]...
14. Значение идиомы purse strings [purse strings] {n.} Care or control of money. Dad holds thepurse strings in our family. The treasurer refused to let go ofthe club’s purse strings....
15. 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 […]...
16. Значение идиомы hit bottom [hit bottom] or [touch bottom] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be atthe very lowest. In August there was a big supply of corn and theprice hit bottom. When Johnny failed the exam his spirits hitbottom. 2. To live through the worst; not to be able to go any lower. After all their troubles, they thought […]...
17. 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 […]...
18. Значение идиомы off guard [off guard] {adj.} In a careless attitude; not alert to comingdanger; not watching. In the second that the boxer was off guard, his opponent landed a knockout punch. Timmy s question caught Jeanoff guard, and she told him the secret before she knew it. Contrast:ON GUARD....
19. Значение идиомы for all [for all] 1. In spite of; even with, despite. – Used for contrast. For all his city ways, he is a country boy at heart. There maybe mistakes occasionally, but for all that, it is the best book on thesubject. For all his money, he was very unhappy. 2. also [foraught] To the extent that. […]...
20. Значение идиомы set off [set off] {v.} 1. To decorate through contrast; balance bydifference. The bright colors of the birds were set off by thewhite snow. A small gold pin set off her plain dark dress. 2. Tobalance; make somewhat equal. Her great wealth, as he thought, setoff her plain face. 3a. To begin to go. They set off […]...
21. Значение идиомы give thought to [give thought to] {v. phr.} To consider; think about. Have yougiven any thought to the question of how to sell Grandpa’s old house? Contrast: GIVE IT SOME THOUGHT....
22. Значение идиомы a little [a little] {n.} or {adj.} A small amount ; some. – Usually “a little” is different in meaning from “little”, which emphasizes the negative; “a little” means “some”; but “little” means “not much”. We say “We thought that the paper was all gone, but a little was left.” But we say, “We thought we still […]...
23. Значение идиомы put one’s money on a scratched horse [put one’s money on a scratched horse] {v. phr.}, {informal} To beton a certain failure; to gamble without a chance of winning. Youbet on the New York Mets to win the World Series? Why put your moneyon a scratched horse? Compare: STACK THE CARDS....
24. Значение идиомы riding for a fall [riding for a fall] {adj. phr.} Behaving in an overconfident waythat is likely to lead to trouble; being too sure of yourself; doingsomething dangerous. The student who does not study for exams isriding for a fall. Mr. Smith has borrowed too much money on hishome. He is riding for a fall. Compare: COME A CROPPER....
25. 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 […]...
26. Значение идиомы out of one’s head [out of one’s head] or [out of one’s mind] or [out of one’s senses]also [off one’s head] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Acting in a crazy way;especially, wildly crazy. The patient was feverish and out of hishead and had to be watched. Her friends thought she was out of hermind to marry that man. Compare: OFF ONE’S […]...
27. Значение идиомы money to burn [money to burn] {n. phr.}, {informal} Very much money, more than isneeded. Dick’s uncle died and left him money to burn. When Joeis twenty-one he will have money to burn. Jean is looking for ahusband with money to burn. Compare: MADE OF MONEY....
28. Значение идиомы get the brush-off [get the brush-off] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be paid no attention;not be listened to or thought important. My idea for a party gotthe brush-off from the other children. 2. To be treated in an unkindor unfriendly way; be ignored. Frank and Jane had an argument, sothe next time he telephoned her, he got the […]...
29. Значение идиомы think little of [think little of] {v. phr.} Think that isnot important or valuable. John thought little of Ted’s plan forthe party. Joan thought little of walking two miles to school. Contrast: THINK A GREAT DEAL OF....
30. Значение идиомы somebody up there loves hates me Somebody up there loves Hates me [somebody up there loves Hates me] {slang} An expression intimatingthat an unseen power in heaven, such as God, has been favorable orunfavorable to the one making the exclamation. Look at all themoney I won! I say somebody up there sure loves me! Look at allthe money I’ve lost! I […]...
31. 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....
32. Значение идиомы give it some thought [give it some thought] {v. phr.} To wait and see; considersomething after some time has elapsed. “Will you buy my car?” Fredasked. “Let me give it some thought,” Jim answered. Contrast: SLEEPON....
33. 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 […]...
34. Значение идиомы in the red [in the red] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In an unprofitableway; so as to lose money. A large number of American radio stationsoperate in the red. A rich man who has a farm or ranch often runsit in the red, but makes his money with his factory or business. Contrast: IN THE BLACK....
35. New York (3) New York has always been the gateway to the USA. But it is more than just a door; it is also a window through which the life of the whole nation may be observed. New York is a city of striking social contrasts. New York includes five boroughs: Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Richmond. […]...
36. 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....
37. Перевод слова dangerous Dangerous – 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...
38. Значение идиомы perish the thought [perish the thought] {v. phr.} Let us not even think of it; may itnever come true. – Used as an exclamation. If John fails thecollege entrance exam – perish the thought – he will go back to highschool for one more year. Perish the thought that Mary should havecancer. Compare: GOD FORBID....
39. 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 […]...
40. Значение идиомы feast or a famine [feast or a famine] {n. phr.} Plenty or very little; big success orbad failure. In this business it’s either a feast or a famine. He is very careless with his money, it is always a feast or a faminewith him....