Значение идиомы at great length

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1. Значение идиомы at length[at length] {adv. phr.} 1. In detail; fully. You must study the subject at length to understand it. The teacher explained the new lesson at length to the students. 2. In the end; at last; finally. The movie became more and more exciting, until at length people were sitting on the edge of their chairs....
2. Перевод идиомы go to any length / go to any lengths / go to great lenghts, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go to any length / go to any lengths / go to great lenghts Перевод: делать все необходимое; ни перед чем не останавливаться, чтобы выполнить что-либо Пример: The man will go to any length to get what he wants. Этот человек ни перед чем не остановится, чтобы получить то, чего он хочет. I went ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод идиомы at length, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at length Перевод: подробно, в деталях Пример: The speaker talked at length about the new product. Выступающий в деталях рассказывал о новом продукте....
4. Перевод слова lengthLength — длина, протяженность Перевод слова To cut to the length of — нарезать по длине difference in length of sight — разница во взглядах dress length — отрез ткани для пошива платья a stay of some length — довольно длительное пребывание in length of time — с течением времени The Length of the table ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы go to any length[go to any length] {v. phr.} To do everything you can. Bill willgo to any length to keep Dick from getting a date with Mary. Compare:ALL-OUT....
6. Перевод идиомы at arm’s length, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at arm’s length Перевод: на таком расстоянии, на котором невозможен физический контакт, на котором невозможно близкое общение, знакомство Пример: She was friendly only when he was safely at arm’s length. Она вела себя дружелюбно, только лишь когда он находился на достаточном удалении от нее....
7. Перевод идиомы in detail, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in detail Перевод: детально, подробно, обстоятельно Пример: I told the police about the events in detail. Я подробно рассказал полиции о случившемся. I explained how to fix the computer in detail. Я детально объяснил, как починить компьютер....
8. Значение идиомы great guns[great guns] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Very fast or very hard. — Usually used in the phrases «blow great guns», «go great guns». Thewind was blowing great guns, and big waves beat the shore. The menwere going great guns to finish the job. Compare: FAST AND FURIOUS.2. Very well; successfully. Smith’s new store opened last ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова speakerSpeaker — выступающий, докладчик, спикер Перевод слова Fluent speaker — хорошо, свободно, связно говорящий effective speaker — хороший оратор guest speaker — приглашенный лектор Speaker of the House of Representatives — спикер палаты представителей I disagree with the last Speaker. Я не согласен с предыдущим оратором. The Speaker had a very high voice. У докладчика ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы great Godfrey[great Godfrey] or [great guns] or [great Scott] {interj.},{informal} A saying usually used to show surprise or anger. GreatGodfrey! Uncle Willie is sitting on top of the flagpole! Greatguns! The lion is out of his cage. Great Scott! Who stole mywatch?...
11. Перевод слова detailDetail — подробность, деталь; подробно рассказывать Перевод слова In every detail, in the fullest detail — во всех подробностях to detail all the facts — обстоятельно изложить все факты revolting detail — отвратительная, отталкивающая подробность Don’t pass any Detail over. Не упусти ни одной детали. It was perfect in all Details. Она была совершенна во ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова greatGreat — огромный, великий, прекрасный Перевод слова Great city — огромный город great friendship — большая дружба the Great War — первая мировая война that’s a great story! — до чего же интересно! A car can be a Great expense. Машина может обойтись вам очень дорого. I think his show’s OK, but I wouldn’t call ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы great oaks from little acorns grow[great oaks from little acorns grow] As great oak trees grow fromtiny acorns, so many great people or things grew from a small andunimportant beginning, so be patient. — A proverb. Many great menwere once poor, unimportant boys. Great oaks from little acorns grow....
14. Значение идиомы sob story[sob story] {n.} A story that makes you feel pity or sorrow; a talethat makes you tearful. The beggar told us a long sob story beforehe asked for money. The movie is based on a sob story, but peoplelove it....
15. Значение идиомы in great measure[in great measure] {adv. phr.} To a great extent; largely. TheJapanese attack on Hawaii was in great measure a contributing factorto President Roosevelt’s decision to enter World War II. Compare: TOA LARGE EXTENT....
16. Значение идиомы boil down[boil down] {v.} 1. To boil away some of the water from; make less by boiling. She boiled down the maple sap to a thick syrup. The fruit juice boiled down until it was almost not good for jelly. 2. To reduce the length of; cut down; shorten. The reporter boiled the story down to ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы bog down[bog down] {v. phr.} To be immobilized in mud, snow, etc.; slowdown. Our research got bogged down for a lack of appropriate funding. Don’t get bogged down in too much detail when you write an action story....
18. Getting a HaircutI have an appointment with my Hairdresser today. It has been too long since I had my hair cut. My Bangs were too long, I had Split ends And my Roots were showing. I was a mess! I arrived for my appointment and I told the Receptionist that I was there for an appointment with ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы That’s the story of my life[That’s the story of my life…] Usually spoken when something goeswrong. I spent seven years writing a novel, but no publisher wantsto accept it. That’s the story of my life....
20. Значение идиомы as the story goes[as the story goes] {adv. phr.} As the story is told; as one has heard through rumor. As the story goes, Jonathan disappeared when he heard the police were after him....
21. Значение идиомы think a great deal of[think a great deal of] or [think a lot of] also [think much of]{v. phr.} To consider to be very worthy, valuable, or important; toesteem highly. Mary thinks a great deal of Tim. The teacherthought a lot of Joe’s project. — The phrase «think much of» isusually used in negative sentences. Father didn’t think much ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы meatball[meatball] {n.}, {slang} A dull, boring, slow-witted, oruninteresting person. You’ll never get an interesting story out ofthat meatball — stop inviting him....
23. Значение идиомы act out[act out] {v.} 1. To show an idea, story, or happening by your looks, talk, and movements. He tried to act out a story that he had read. 2. To put into action. All his life he tried to act out his beliefs....
24. Перевод слова storyStory — рассказ, повесть, сюжет Перевод слова Short story — рассказ, новелла funny story — анекдот the main thing in a novel is the story — самое главное в романе — это сюжет His Story rings true. Его рассказ звучит правдоподобно. He told us the Story. Он рассказал нам эту историю. I accredited his Story. ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод идиомы to a great extent / to a large extent, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: to a great extent / to a large extent Перевод: главным образом; в основном; в значительной степени Пример: To a great extent everybody in the town has been informed of the new parking regulations. Почти всех в городе предупредили о новых правилах дорожного движения....
26. Перевод идиомы a good deal of something / a great deal of something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a good deal of something / a great deal of something Перевод: много чего-либо, большое количество чего-либо Пример: We had a good deal of paint remaining after we finished painting the room. После того, как мы закончили красить комнату, у нас осталось много краски. There was a great deal of water in our house ... Читать далее...
27. Famous people of Great Britain — Знаменитые люди ВеликобританииGreat Britain is very rich with outstanding people and always was. There are lots of famous British musicians, sportsmen, scientists, writers, explorers and so on. One of the most important people of the mankind was Charles Darwin, who was a great explorer, scientist and a writer. He has travelled around the world carefully studying the ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы in on[in on] {prep.} 1. Joining together for. The children collectedmoney from their classmates and went in on a present for theirteacher. 2. Told about; having knowledge of. Bob was in on thesecret. The other girls wouldn’t let Mary in on what they knew....
29. Значение идиомы bat an eye[bat an eye] or [bat an eyelash] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show surprise, fear, or interest; show your feelings. — Used in negative sentences. When I told him the price of the car he never batted an eye. Bill told his story without batting an eyelash, although not a word of it was true. Compare: ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы life[life] See: BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, BIG AS LIFE, CAT HAS NINELIVES, CHARMED LIFE, COME ALIVE OT COME TO LIFE, FACTS OF LIFE, FORDEAR LIFE, FOR THE LIFE OF ONE, LEAD A DOG’S LIFE, NIGHT LIFE, NOT ONYOUR LIFE OR ONE’S LIFE, TAKE ONE’S LIFE IN ONE’S HANDS, TIME OF ONE’SLIFE, YOU BET or YOU ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы keep one at a distance[keep one at a distance] or [keep one at arm’s length] {v. phr.} Toavoid company; not become too friendly toward. Mr. Smith is kind to the workers in his store but after work he keeps themat a distance. Betty likes Bill and is trying to be friendly, buthe keeps her at arm’s length. Compare: KEEP ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы take one’s life in one’s hands[take one’s life in one’s hands] {v. phr.} To face great danger ortake great risk. Driving that car with those worn tires would betaking your life in your hands. He took his life in his hands whenhe tried to capture the wild horse....
33. Значение идиомы in terms of[in terms of] {prep.} 1. In the matter of; on the subject of;especially about; about. He spoke about books in terms of theirpublication. What have you done in terms affixing the house? The children ate a great many hot dogs at the party. In terms ofmoney, they ate $20 worth. 2. As to the amount ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы hook, line and sinker[hook, line and sinker] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without question ordoubt; completely. Johnny was so easily fooled that he fell forJoe’s story, hook, line and sinker. Mary was such a romantic girlthat she swallowed the story Alice told her about her date, hook, lineand sinker. Bobby trusted Jim so he was taken in by his hard-luckstory ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы apropos of[apropos of] {prep.}, {formal} In connection with; on the subject of, about; concerning. Apropos of higher tuition, Mr. Black told the boy about the educational loans that banks are offering. Mr. White went to see Mr. Richards apropos of buying a car....
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37. Значение идиомы farfetched[farfetched] {adj.} Exaggerated; fantastic. Sally told us somefarfetched story about having been kidnapped by little green men in aflying saucer....
38. Great to be a womanReason’s why it’s great to be a woman Free drinks. Free dinners. Free movies. Speeding ticket? What’s that? New lipstick gives you a whole new lease on life. If you have to be home in time for Melrose Place, you can say so, out loud. If you’re not making enough money you can blame the ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы write up[write up] {v.} 1. To write the story of; describe in writing; givea full account of. Reporters from many newspapers are here to writeup the game. The magazine is writing up the life of thePresident. 2. To put something thought or talked about into writing;finish writing. John took notes of what the teachersaid in class ... Читать далее...
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