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Значение идиомы at stake
[at stake] {adj. phr.} Depending, like a bet, on the outcome of something uncertain; in a position to be lost or gained.
The team played hard because the championship of the state was at stake.
The farmers were more anxious for rain than the people in the city because they had more at stake.
Compare: HANG IN THE BALANCE.
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- Значение идиомы hang in the balance [hang in the balance] {v. phr.} To have two equally possibleresults; to be in doubt; be uncertain. Until Jim scored the winningtouchdown, the outcome of the game hung in the balance. She wasvery sick and her life hung in the balance for several days. Compare:HANG BY A THREAD....
- Перевод идиомы at stake, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at stake Перевод: быть поставленным на карту; быть в опасности Пример: Much money was at stake during the negotiations for the new stadium. На карту было поставлено много денег во время переговоров о новом стадионе....
- Перевод слова uncertain Uncertain – неопределенный, сомнительный, неясный Перевод слова A lady of uncertain age – дама неопределенного возраста uncertain weather – изменчивая погода at uncertain hours – в неопределенное время, неизвестно когда uncertain term – двусмысленное выражение The cause of the fire is Uncertain. Причина пожара неизвестна. The market is Uncertain. Состояние рынка нестабильно. I am Uncertain […]...
- Значение идиомы hang in effigy [hang in effigy] or [burn in effigy] {v. phr.} To hang or burn afigure, usually a stuffed dummy, representing a person who is dislikedor scorned. When the high school team lost the championship game, the coach was hung in effigy by the townspeople. During World WarII, Hitler was sometimes burned in effigy in the United […]...
- Перевод слова outcome Outcome – результат, последствие, исход Перевод слова The outcome of an election – результат выборов to decide the outcome of the game – решить исход матча favourable outcome – благоприятный исход I am uncertain about the Outcome. Я не уверен в том, каким будет результат. Everyone was in suspense over the Outcome. Никто не мог […]...
- Значение идиомы stake a claim [stake a claim] {v. phr.} 1. To claim ownership of land by drivingstakes to show boundaries. The gold hunters staked claims in theWest. 2. {informal} To claim a person or thing as your own by somesign. Usually used with “on”. George staked a claim on Dianne bygiving her his class ring....
- Значение идиомы have the last laugh [have the last laugh] or [get the last laugh] {v. phr.} To makesomeone seem foolish for having laughed at you. Other schoolslaughed at us when our little team entered the state championship, butwe had the last laugh when we won it. Compare: HE LAUGHS BEST WHOLAUGHS LAST, TURN THE TABLES....
- Перевод слова anxious Anxious – озабоченный, тревожный Перевод слова Anxious moment – тревожный момент anxious time – трудное время anxious business – хлопотное дело anxious eye – беспокойный взгляд People are Anxious about the future. Люди беспокоятся о своем будущем We were all Anxious for news. Мы все с нетерпением ждали новостей. She feels Anxious and depressed. Она […]...
- Значение идиомы chance it [chance it] {v. phr.} To be willing to risk an action whose outcome is uncertain. “Should we take the boat out in such stormy weather?” Jim asked. “We can chance it,” Tony replied. “We have enough experience.”...
- Фразовый глагол stake out – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: stake out Перевод: следить (за кем-либо или чем-либо), выслеживать Пример: A television news crew staked her out from a next-door neighbor’s yard. Репортеры с телевидения следили за ней с соседского двора. For a week, police staked out the suspect. Полиция неделю выслеживала подозреваемого....
- Значение идиомы cliffhanger [cliffhanger] {n.}, {informal} A sports event or a movie in which the outcome is uncertain to the very end keeping the spectators in great suspense and excitement. Did you see “The Fugitive”? It’s a regular cliffhanger....
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- Значение идиомы play off [play off] {v.} 1. To match opposing persons, forces, or interestsso that they balance each other. The girl played off her admirersagainst each other. Britain tried to play off European nationsagainst each other so that she would have a balance of power. 2. Tofinish the playing of The visitors cameback the next Saturday to play […]...
- Значение идиомы in so many words [in so many words] {adv. phr.} 1. In those exact words. Hehinted that he thought we were foolish but did not say so in so manywords. 2. or [in no uncertain terms] In an outspoken way; plainly;directly. I told him in so many words that he was crazy. Bobwas very late for their date, and […]...
- Значение идиомы in behalf of [in behalf of] or [on behalf of] {prep.}, {formal} 1. In place of;as a representative of; for. John accepted the championship awardon behalf of the team. 2. As a help to; for the good of. Theminister worked hard all his life in behalf of the poor. Compare: INONE’S BEHALF IN ONE’S FAVOR....
- Значение идиомы let down [let down] {v. phr.} 1. To allow to descend; lower. Harry letthe chain saw down on a rope and then climbed down himself. 2. Torelax; stop trying so hard; take it easy. The horse let down nearthe end of the race and lost. The team let down in the fourthquarter because they were far ahead. […]...
- Значение идиомы get gray hair [get gray hair] or [get gray] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become oldor gray from worrying; become very anxious or worried. – Often usedwith “over”. “If John doesn’t join the team, I won’t get gray hairover it,” the coach said. Naughty children are why mothers getgray. Compare: GIVE GRAY HAIR....
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- Значение идиомы hang around [hang around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To pass time or stay near withoutany real purpose or aim; loaf near or in. The principal warned thestudents not to hang around the corner drugstore after school. Compare: HANG OUT. 2. To spend time or associate, Jim hangsaround with some boys who live in his neighborhood....
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- Значение идиомы after a fashion [after a fashion] {adv. phr.} Not very well or properly; poorly. He played tennis after a fashion. The roof kept the rain out after a fashion. Compare: IN A WAY....
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- Значение идиомы touch and go [touch and go] {adj. phr.} Very dangerous or uncertain insituation. Our team won the game, all right, but it was touch andgo for a while. At one time while they were climbing the cliff itwas touch and go whether they could do it....
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- Значение идиомы played out [played out] {adj. phr.} Tired out; worn out; finished; exhausted. It had been a hard day, and by night he was played out. For awhile, at least, it seemed the interest in great speed was playedout. Compare: ALL IN....
- Значение идиомы hang together [hang together] {v.} 1. To stay united; help and defend oneanother. The club members always hung together when one of them wasin trouble. Syn.: STICK TOGETHER. Compare: STAND BY, STAND UP FOR. 2.{informal} To form a satisfactory whole; fit together. Jack’s storyof why he was absent from school seems to hang together....
- Перевод идиомы hang in there / hang on in there, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hang in there / hang on in there Идиома: hang in there / hang on in there разг. Перевод: держаться, не сдаваться Пример: You should hang in there and not quit your job even if you hate the supervisor. Тебе следует держаться и не бросать работу, даже если тебе не нравится менеджер....
- Значение идиомы throw for a loss [throw for a loss] {v. phr.} 1. To tackle a member of the opposingfootball team behind the place where his team had the ball at thebeginning of the play; push the other team back so that they loseyardage in football. The Blues’ quarterback ran back and tried topass, but before he could, the Reds’ end […]...
- Значение идиомы up in the air [up in the air] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. {informal} In great angeror excitement. My father went straight up in the air when he heardI damaged the car. The Jones family are all up in the air becausethey are taking a trip around the world. Compare: HIT THE CEILING, BLOW A FUSE. 2. also [in […]...
- Значение идиомы fall in for [fall in for] {v.} To receive; get. The boy fell in for somesympathy when he broke his leg. The team manager fell in for mostof the blame when his team lost the playoffs....
- Значение идиомы according as [according as] {conj.} 1. Depending on which; whichever. You may take an oral or written exam according as you prefer. 1. Depending on whether; if. We will play golf or stay home according as the weather is good or bad....
- Значение идиомы rain cats and dogs [rain cats and dogs] or [rain buckets] or [rain pitchforks] {v. phr.}, {informal} To rain very hard; come down in torrents. In themiddle of the picnic it started to rain cats and dogs, and everybodygot soaked. Terry looked out of the window and said, “It’s rainingpitchforks, so we can’t go out to play right now.”...
- Значение идиомы go for [go for] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To try to get; aim for; try for. Our team is going for the championship in the game tonight. Thedog went for Bob’s leg. 2. To favor; support; like. Little Susiereally goes for ice cream. Bob goes for Jane in a big way. 3. Toattack; begin to fight or […]...
- Значение идиомы hang ten [hang ten] {v.}, {slang} 1. To be an outstanding performer on asurfboard or on a skateboard. Ibet I am going to be able to hang ten if you let me practice on yourskateboard. 2. To be a survivor despite great odds. Don’t worryabout Jack, he can hang ten anywhere!...
- Значение идиомы hang it [hang it] {interj.}, {informal} An exclamation used to expressannoyance or disappointment. Oh, hang it! I forgot to bring thebook I wanted to show you. Hang it all, why don’t you watch whereyou’re going?...
- Значение идиомы bank on [bank on] {v.}, {informal} To depend on; put one’s trust in; rely on. He knew he could bank on public indignation to change things, if he could once prove the dirty work. The students were banking on the team to do its best in the championship game. Syn.: COUNT ON....