Значение идиомы at worst

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1. 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 […]...
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. 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....
4. 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. […]...
5. 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....
6. Значение идиомы face the music [face the music] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go through trouble ordanger, especially because of something you did; accept yourpunishment. The boy was caught cheating in an examination and hadto face the music. The official who had been taking bribes wasexposed by a newspaper, and had to face the music. George knew hismother would cry when […]...
7. Значение идиомы in view [in view] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In sight; visible. We camearound a bend and there was the ocean in view. 2. As a purpose, hope, or expectation. John had his son’s education in view when he beganto save money. The end that we must keep always in view is peacewith justice. Compare: EYE TO....
8. 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 […]...
9. 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 […]...
10. Значение идиомы catch up [catch up] {v.} 1. To take or pick up suddenly; grab. She caught up the book from the table and ran out of the room. 2. To capture or trap in a situation; concern or interest very much. – Usually used in the passive with “in”. The Smith family was caught up in the war […]...
11. Значение идиомы the business [the business] {n.}, {slang} – Usually used with “give” or “get”.1. All that you are able to do; greatest effort. Johnny gave thetryouts the business but he failed to make the team. 2. The most harmpossible; the greatest damage or hurt. Fred got the business whenTom caught him with his bicycle. 3. A harsh scolding. […]...
12. Значение идиомы lock the barn door after the horse is stolen [lock the barn door after the horse is stolen] To be careful or tryto make something safe when it is too late. – A proverb. After Maryfailed the examination, she said she would study hard after that. Shewanted to lock the barn door after the horse was stolen....
13. 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 […]...
14. Cheating on a Test Oscar: What are you doing? Elena: I’m getting ready for the test. Oscar: By writing the answers on a cheat sheet? You’re not going To get away with That. Elena: I got a “D” on the last test and I have to do better on this one. If I don’t get at least a “B,” […]...
15. 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 […]...
16. Значение идиомы out of hand [out of hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of control. Bobby’s birthdayparty got out of hand and the children were naughty. Small puppiesoften get out of hand. 2. Suddenly, quickly without examination ofpossible truth or merit; without any consideration. – Often used after”dismiss” or “reject”. The senator rejected out of hand thecritics’ call for his resignation. […]...
17. Значение идиомы caught short [caught short] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not having enough of something when you need it. Mrs. Ford was caught short when the newspaper boy came for his money a day early. The man was caught short of clothes when he had to go on a trip....
18. Значение идиомы dash off [dash off] {v.} To make, do, or finish quickly; especially, to draw, paint, or write hurriedly. Ann took out her drawing pad and pencil and dashed off a sketch of the Indians. John can dash off several letters while Mary writes only one. Charles had forgotten to write his English report and dashed it off […]...
19. Значение идиомы in bad [in bad] {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Out of favor; unpopular; indifficulty; in trouble. No, I can’t go swimming today. Father toldme to stay home, and I don’t want to get in bad. – Usually used with”with”. Mary is in bad with the teacher for cheating on the test. The boy is in bad with the police […]...
20. Значение идиомы draw up [draw up] {v.} 1. To write in its correct form; put in writing. The rich man had his lawyers draw up his will so that each of his children would receive part of his money when he died. 2. To plan or prepare; begin to write out. The two countries drew up a peace treaty […]...
21. 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 […]...
22. Значение идиомы dirty one’s hands [dirty one’s hands] or [soil one’s hands] {v. phr.} To lower or hurt one’s character or good name; do a bad or shameful thing. The teacher warned the children not to dirty their hands by cheating in the examination. I would not soil my hands by going with bad people and doing bad things....
23. Значение идиомы do away with [do away with] {v.} 1. To put an end to; stop. The teachers want to do away with cheating in their school. The city has decided to do away with overhead wires. Compare: RID OF. 2. To kill; murder. The robbers did away with their victims....
24. Значение идиомы answer for [answer for] {v.} 1. To take responsibility for; assume charge or supervision of. The secret service has to answer for the safety of the President and his family. 2. To say you are sure that has good character or ability; guarantee: sponsor. When people thought Ray had stolen the money, the principal said, “Ray is […]...
25. 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 […]...
26. 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....
27. 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....
28. Значение идиомы catch off guard [catch off guard] {v. phr.} To challenge or confront a person at a time of lack of preparedness or sufficient care. The suspect was caught off guard by the detective and confessed where he had hidden the stolen car....
29. Значение идиомы on the fly [on the fly ] {adv. phr.} 1. While in the air; in flight. Thebird caught a bug on the fly. Joe was called out because thecatcher caught the ball on the fly. 2. {informal} Between otheractivities; while busy with many things. The president was so busythat he had to dictate letters on the fly. John […]...
30. 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....
31. 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 […]...
32. 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 […]...
33. 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 […]...
34. Значение идиомы catch with one’s pants down [catch with one’s pants down] {v. phr.}, {slang} To surprise someone in an embarrassing position or guilty act. They thought they could succeed in the robbery, but they got caught with their pants down. When the weather turned hot in May, the drive-in restaurant was caught with its pants down, and ran out of ice […]...
35. 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. […]...
36. Худший день в моей жизни/ The Worst Day In My Life На английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Worst Day In My Life Худший день в моей жизни Every man keeps in his memory an event, which broke his heart or left the indelible mark in his sole – that was the worst day in the life. So I had such a day too. In […]...
37. Значение идиомы take a dim view of [take a dim view of] {v. phr.} 1. To have doubts about; feel unsureor anxious about. Tom took a dim view of his chances of passing theexam. Betty hoped to go on a picnic, but she took a dim view ofthe weather. 2. To be against; disapprove. John’s father took adim view of his wanting […]...
38. 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....
39. Plagiarizing a Paper Paul: All done. Samantha: You’re done with your Paper? How can that be? I’m just getting started. Paul: I’m just a better student than you are. Samantha: Let me see that. You didn’t write this. Paul: No, I didn’t. I downloaded somebody’s paper from some website and Slapped my name on it. The professor will […]...
40. Значение идиомы head-on [head-on] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. With the head or front pointingat; with the front facing; front end to front end. Our car skiddedinto a head-on crash with the truck. In the fog the boat ranhead-on into a log. There is a head-on view of the parade from ourhouse. Compare: FACE-TO-FACE. Contrast: REAR-END. 2. In […]...