Значение идиомы at — stage of the game

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1. Перевод идиомы at this stage of the game, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at this stage of the game Идиома: at this stage of the game разг. Перевод: на данном этапе во время какого-либо события, в течение чего-либо Пример: At this stage of the game we cannot change the plans for the class trip. На данном этапе мы не можем поменять планы на поездку класса....
2. Значение идиомы set the stage for [set the stage for] {v. phr.} To prepare the way or situation for ; to make a situation ready for something to happen. Thecountry’s economic problems set the stage for a depression....
3. Перевод идиомы set the stage / scene for something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: set the stage / scene for something Перевод: подготовить почву для чего-либо; сделать неизбежным что-либо Пример: The win by our team set the stage for the final championship game next month. Победа нашей команды подготовила почву для финальной игры чемпионата в следующем месяце....
4. Значение идиомы on the stage [on the stage] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In or into the work of beingan actor or actress. John’s brother is on the stage. Mary wenton the stage....
5. Перевод слова stage Stage – стадия, этап; сцена Перевод слова Up stage – задняя часть сцены stage of development – стадия развития in the experimental stage – на этапе испытаний Negotiations reached a crucial Stage. Переговоры достигли решающей стадии. All the world’s a Stage. Весь мир – театр. The theatre has a revolving Stage. У театра есть вращающаяся […]...
6. Значение идиомы hold the stage [hold the stage] [v. phr.] 1. To continue to be produced and toattract audiences. “Peter Pan” holds the stage year after year atits annual Christmas showing in London. 2. To be active in a group;attract attention. We had only an hour to discuss the question andMr. Jones held the stage for most of it. Jane […]...
7. Значение идиомы stage fright [stage fright] {n. phr.} The fear one feels before appearing infront of an audience. Many famous actors and actresses admit thatthey often have stage fright before the curtain goes up....
8. Значение идиомы stage whisper [stage whisper] {n. phr.} A loud whisper intended to reach otherears than those of the person addressed. Some jokes should betold in a stage whisper....
9. A Heckler at a Sports Game Lew: Boo!! Boo!! Your team Sucks! Alexa: Sit down and stop Heckling the Visiting team. You’re Making a fool of yourself. Lew: I’m supporting our team. If I keep Taunting the players on the other team, they may lose their Concentration and we’ll Gain an advantage. Alexa: If you Keep this up, we’ll get Kicked […]...
10. Значение идиомы play the game [play the game] {v. phr.}, {informal} To obey the rules; do right;act fairly. “That’s not playing the game,” we told him when hewanted to desert his wife. “Oh, let’s play the game,” he said, when his partner suggested a way to keep from paying some of theirdebts. Your parents want you to play the game […]...
11. Parks And Recreation’s fake game Cones Of Dunshire is now a real game (kind of) With his love of Game Of Thrones, Star Trek, and everything else the Internet holds dear, Parks And Recreation’s Ben Wyatt has become something of an icon for America’s nerderati. So it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Mayfair Games, the company that makes Settlers Of Catan, took the time to make an […]...
12. Значение идиомы ahead of the game [ahead of the game] {adv. or adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. In a position of advantage; winning ; ahead ; making it easier to win or succeed. The time you spend studying when you are in school will put you ahead of the game in college. After Tom sold his papers, he was $5 ahead of […]...
13. Значение идиомы game at which two can play [game at which two can play] {n. phr.} A plan, trick, or way ofacting that both sides may use. Rough football is a game two canplay. Politics is a game at which two can play....
14. A game of Animal Football The animals were bored. Finally, the lion had an idea. “I know a really exciting game that the humans play called football. I’ve seen it on T. V.” He proceeded to describe it to the rest of the animals and they all got excited about it so they decided to play. They went out to […]...
15. Значение идиомы be game [be game] {v. phr.} To be cooperative, willing, sporting. When I asked Charlie to climb Mount McKinley with us, he said he was game if we were....
16. Olympic final most-watched hockey game in 30 years Canada’s victory against Team USA in the Olympic gold-medal game Sunday night was the most-watched hockey game in the United States in 30 years. The game drew an average viewership of 27.6 million, making it the most-watched hockey broadcast since the U. S. team beat Finland to win gold at 1980 Olympics. That game drew […]...
17. Значение идиомы name of the game [name of the game] {n.}, {informal} The crux of the matter; thatwhich actually occurs under the disguise of something else. Gettingmedium income families to support the rest of society – that’s thename of the game!...
18. Значение идиомы game is up [game is up] or {slang} [jig is up] The secret or plan won’t work;we are caught or discovered. The game is up; the teacher knows whotook her keys. The jig’s up; the principal knows the boys havebeen smoking in the basement. Compare: FAT IS IN THE FIRE....
19. A Packer fan was enjoying himself at the game A Packer fan was enjoying himself at the game in a packed Lambeau Field, until he noticed an empty seat down in front. He went down and asked the guy next to it if he knew whose seat it was. The guy said, “Yes, that’s my wife’s seat. We have never missed a game since […]...
20. Значение идиомы play a waiting game [play a waiting game] {v. phr.} To withhold action until one’schances for success improve. Ray would like to be vice president ofthe company so he is playing a waiting game in the hope that thepresident will soon recognize his abilities....
21. Перевод идиомы the name of the game, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the name of the game Перевод: главная, важная часть чего-либо Пример: The name of the game is selling cars and not worrying about other things. Главное – это продавать машины и не волноваться ни о чем другом....
22. Значение идиомы game is not worth the candle [game is not worth the candle] {literary} What is being done is notworth the trouble or cost; the gain is not worth the effort. Idon’t want to walk so far on such a hot day. The game is not worth thecandle....
23. Значение идиомы ball game [ball game] {n.}, {slang}, also {informal} The entire matter at hand; the whole situation; the entire contest. You said we can get a second mortgage for the house?! Wow! That’s a whole new ball game....
24. Перевод идиомы be game, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: be game Перевод: быть готовым к действию, или согласным принять участие в чем-либо Пример: All of the students were game to go to the science exhibition. Все ученики были согласны пойти на научную выставку....
25. Перевод идиомы ahead of the game, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: ahead of the game Перевод: сделать более, чем необходимо Пример: We worked hard all week in order to be ahead of the game on Monday morning. Мы всю неделю много работали, чтобы успеть все сделать к утру понедельника....
26. Перевод идиомы zero-sum game, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: zero-sum game Перевод: ситуация, в которой если кто-либо выигрывает или получает то, что нужно, то кто-либо другой обязательно проигрывает или лишается чего-либо Пример: It was a zero-sum game with the manager and someone had to win or lose. С менеджером была сложная ситуация, и кому-то пришлось проиграть....
27. Перевод идиомы play the game, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play the game Перевод: играть по правилам, соблюдать правила игры; вести себя, поступать в соответствии с принятыми нормами Пример: So people do well just because they know how to play the game. У некоторых людей все получается просто потому, что они знают, как играть по правилам....
28. Значение идиомы run for one’s money [run for one’s money] {n. phr.} 1. A good fight; a hard struggle. – Usually used with “give” or “get”. Our team didn’t win the game, but they gave the other team a run for their money. 2. Satisfaction;interest; excitement. – Usually used with “give” or “get”. Peoplelike to watch the champion fight because they […]...
29. Перевод слова game Game – игра Перевод слова Children’s games – детские игры the Olympic games – Олимпийские игры to derive enjoyment from a game – наслаждаться игрой How did the Game go? Как закончилась игра? This Game is yours. Вы выиграли. That’s not the Game. Это не по правилам, я так не играю. Интересные факты Игра престолов […]...
30. A Texas game warden came upon a coyote caught in a trap Sorry Texans…. A Texas game warden came upon a coyote caught in a trap. He returned to his office and called the Oklahoma game warden and told him one of his coyotes was caught in a trap. “How do you know it’s one of our coyotes?” asked the Oklahoma game warden. “Well,” replied the Texas […]...
31. The Big Game On my way home from class, I Ran into Cara, a Schoolmate that I have not seen in a few months. I stopped to say hi to her. Mark: Hey Cara! How’s everything? Long time no see. Cara: Yeah! It’s been a while. I’m doing alright. What about you? Mark: Great! I’m excited about the […]...
32. During an Army war game During an Army war game, a commanding officer’s jeep got stuck in the mud. The C. O. saw some men lounging around nearby and asked them to help him get unstuck. “Sorry sir,” said one of the loafers, “but we’ve been classified dead and the umpire said we couldn’t contribute in any way.” The C. […]...
33. Watching Competitive Sports Bruno: Hey, what are you doing? Give me back that Remote! Tamara: The movie I want to watch is on right now. Do you mind? Bruno: Of course I mind! I’m watching the Playoffs. Can’t you see that? Tamara: The playoffs? Oh, I’ll watch with you. Bruno: You? You don’t know anything about sports. Tamara: […]...
34. The world’s greatest hypnotist is on stage The world’s greatest hypnotist is on stage in front of hundreds of people swinging a long chain with a watch on the end. He’s saying, “You’re all in my power…you’re all in my power..” Fifteen hundred people are going, “Oooo…” He starts to say it again, “You’re all in my…”, when he accidentally drops the […]...
35. Значение идиомы out of the hole [out of the hole] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1a. With ascore better than zero in a game; especially a card game, to a scoreabove zero. It took us a long time to get out of the hole in thecard game. 1b. Even with an opponent after being behind; out oftrouble in a sport or […]...
36. Значение идиомы on the point of [on the point of] {prep.} Ready to begin; very near to. – Usuallyused with a verbal noun. The coach was on the point of giving upthe game when our team scored two points. The baby was on thepoint of crying when her mother finally came home. Compare: ABOUT TO, AT THE POINT OF....
37. Значение идиомы up one’s sleeve [up one’s sleeve] or [in one’s sleeve] {adv. phr.} 1. Hidden in thesleeve of one’s shirt or coat and ready for secret or wrongful use. The crooked gambler hid aces up his sleeve during the card game sothat he would win. 2. {informal} Kept secretly ready for the righttime or for a time when needed. […]...
38. Discussing a Victory or Loss Yolanda: Did you see the game last night? Bob: You mean the Crushing victory of my team over yours? Yolanda: That’s not how I would Characterize it. We Fell short in the final seconds, but we played a good game Up until then. Bob: In your dreams. My team Dominated from beginning to end. You’re […]...
39. President Clinton and his wife are at the first baseball game President Clinton and his wife are at the first baseball game of the season. At the start of the game the pitcher comes up in the stands and whispers something in Clinton’s ear. All of a sudden Clinton looks at Hillary and yells, “Okay, Hillary, GET OUT!”. She looks surprised but leaves. The pitcher looks […]...
40. Значение идиомы ace in the hole [ace in the hole] {n. phr.} 1. An ace given to a player face down so that other players in a card game cannot see it. When the cowboy bet all his money in the poker game he did not know that the gambler had an ace in the hole and would win it from […]...