Значение идиомы battle of nerves

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1. Значение идиомы get on one’s nerves [get on one’s nerves] {v. phr.} To make you nervous. John’snoisy eating habits get on your nerves. Children get on theirparents’ nerves by asking so many questions....
2. Перевод идиомы get on someone’s nerves, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get on someone’s nerves Идиома: get on someone’s nerves разг. Перевод: действовать кому-либо на нервы Пример: The woman’s constant complaining is beginning to get on my nerves. Постоянное нытье этой женщины начинает действовать мне на нервы....
3. Значение идиомы half the battle [half the battle] {n. phr.} A large part of the work. When youwrite an essay for class, making the outline is half the battle. To see your faults and decide to change is half the battle ofself-improvement....
4. Перевод слова battle Battle – битва, сражение Перевод слова Battle alarm – боевая тревога battle area – поле боя the battle of life – борьба за существование Her son was killed in Battle. Ее сын был убит в сражении. She had Battled against cancer. Она сражались против рака. Firefighters Battled the flames. Пожарные боролись с пламенем....
5. Перевод идиомы (to be) half the battle, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: (to be) half the battle Перевод: большая часть работы Пример: Writing the letters will be half the battle. We can finish the rest of the work next week. Если мы напишем письма, это уже будет полдела. Остальную работу мы можем закончить на следующей неделе....
6. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Get on my nerves” Penny Пенни What’s the matter? You look really annoyed. В чем дело? Ты выглядишь очень раздраженным. Guy Гай You’re not kidding. Harry brought his friend Ray round for a drink today. And that guy really Got on my nerves. Еще как. Гарри сегодня привел своего друга Рея, чтобы выпить. И этот парень очень сильно Действовал […]...
7. Red shirt Long ago, when sailing ships ruled the waves, a captain and his crew were in danger of being boarded by a pirate ship. As the crew became frantic, the captain bellowed to his First Mate, “Bring me my red shirt!” The First Mate quickly retrieved the captain’s red shirt, which the captain put on and […]...
8. Значение идиомы jerry-built [jerry-built] {adj.} 1. Built poorly or carelessly of cheapmaterials; easily broken. That jerry-built cabin will blow apart ina strong wind. 2. Done without careful preparation or thought;planned too quickly. When the regular television program didn’tcome on, a jerry-built program was substituted at the last minute....
9. Перевод слова contest Contest – состязание, конкурс Перевод слова To enter a contest – вступить в спор, вступить в дискуссию beauty contest – конкурс красоты close contest – состязание равных соперников The Contest between capitalism and socialism is over. Противоборство капитализма и социализма закончилось. His brothers are Contesting the will. Его братья оспаривают завещание. Will you enter the […]...
10. Значение идиомы at issue [at issue] {adj. phr.} 1. In dispute; to be settled by debate, by vote, by battle, or by some other contest. His good name was at issue in the trial. The independence of the United States from England was at issue in the Revolutionary War. Compare: IN QUESTION. 2. Not in agreement; in conflict; opposing. […]...
11. Значение идиомы local yokel [local yokel] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s hand radio jargon} Citypolice officer, as opposed to state police or highway patrol. There’s a local yokel westbound on the move....
12. Значение идиомы due to [due to] {prep.} Because of; owing to; by reason of. His injury was due to his careless use of the shotgun. Joe’s application to the University was not accepted due to his failing English....
13. Значение идиомы higher education [higher education] {n.} Schooling after graduation from highschool, especially in a college or university. Tom plans to get hishigher education at the state university....
14. Значение идиомы wear on [wear on] {v.} 1. To anger or annoy; tire. Having to stayindoors all day long is tiresome for the children and wears on theirmother’s nerves. 2. To drag on; pass gradually or slowly; continue inthe same old way. Johnny tried to wait up for Santa Claus but asthe night wore on, he couldn’t keep his […]...
15. Значение идиомы regular guy [regular guy] or [regular fellow] {n.}, {informal} A friendlyperson who is easy to get along with; a good sport. You’ll likeTom. He’s a regular guy. Syn.: GOOD EGG....
16. Значение идиомы hard-nosed [hard-nosed] {adj.}, {slang} Tough or rugged; very strict; not weakor soft; stubborn, especially in a fight or contest. Joe’s fatherwas a hard-nosed army officer who had seen service in two wars. Pete is a good boy; he plays hard-nosed football. Compare:HARD-BOILED....
17. Перевод слова program Program – программа. план Перевод слова Dial your favorite program – найди свою любимую программу program director – руководитель программы, проекта to initiate a program of reform – начать проведение реформ The Program is aired daily. Эта программа выходит ежедневно. They will repeat the Program tomorrow. Завтра будет повторный показ этой передачи. WHO Immunology Program. […]...
18. Значение идиомы win one’s spurs [win one’s spurs] {v. phr.} 1. In old times, to be named a knightwith the right to wear little sharp spikes on your heels. A youngsquire won his spurs in battle. 2. To win fame or honor. The younglieutenant won his spurs by leading an attack on enemy machine guns. Edison won his spurs as […]...
19. Значение идиомы fight fire with fire [fight fire with fire] {v. phr.}, {slightly formal}, {of Biblicalorigin} To fight back in the same way one was attacked; make a defensesimilar to the attack. The candidate was determined to fight firewith fire in the debate....
20. Education in the USA (3) The USA does not have a national system of education. All educational matters are left to states. 50 per cent of funds for education come from state sources, about 40 from local funds, and only 6 per cent from the federal government. There are two major types of schools in the USA – public which […]...
21. Значение идиомы cease-fire [cease-fire] {n.} A period of negotiated nonaggression, when the warring parties involved promise not to attack. Unfortunately, the cease-fire in Bosnia was broken many times by all parties concerned....
22. Перевод слова state State – состояние, положение; государственный Перевод слова State service – государственная служба state boundary – государственная граница state of decay – состояние упадка state of war – состояние войны Water exists in three States: liquid, gaseous, and solid. Вода существует в трех состояниях: жидком, газообразном и твердом. What a State you are in! В каком […]...
23. Значение идиомы second to none [second to none] {adj. phr.} Excellent; first rate; peerless. Our new State University campus is second to none. There is no needto pay all that high tuition at a private college....
24. Religious battle golf The Pope met with the College of Cardinals to discuss a proposal from Shimon Peres, the former leader of Israel. “Your holiness,” said one of the Cardinals, “Mr. Peres wants to determine whether Jews or Catholics are superior, by challenging you to a golf match.” The Pope was greatly disturbed, as he had never held […]...
25. Значение идиомы punch-drunk [punch-drunk] {adj.} 1. Dazed or become dulled in the mind frombeing hit in the head. He was a punch-drunk boxer who made hisliving shining shoes. 2. In a foggy state of mind; groggy. Marywas so thrilled at winning the contest she acted punch-drunk. Markwas punch-drunk for a few minutes after he fell off his bicycle....
26. Значение идиомы wash and wear [wash and wear] {adj.} Not needing to be ironed. – Refersespecially to synthetic and synthetic blend fabrics. Dick boughtthree wash and wear shirts to take on his trip. Sally’s dress ismade of a wash and wear fabric....
27. Значение идиомы cross fire [cross fire] {n.} 1. Firing in a fight or battle from two or more places at once so that the lines of fire cross. The soldiers on the bridge were caught in the crossfire coming from both sides of the bridge. 2. Fast or angry talking back and forth between two or more people; also, […]...
28. Значение идиомы acid head [acid head] {n.}, {slang} A regular user of LSD on whom the hallucinogenic drug has left a visible effect. The reason John acts so funny is that he is a regular acid head....
29. Значение идиомы work through channels [work through channels] {v. phr.} To go through the properprocedures and officials. At a state university everybody must workthrough channels to get things done....
30. Перевод слова wear Wear – носить, быть одетым Перевод слова To wear the brand of a traitor – носить клеймо предателя to wear a charm against evil spirits – носить амулет, защищающий от злых духов to wear a parachute – надевать парашют What size do you Wear? Какой размер вы носите? What should I Wear today? Что мне […]...
31. Перевод идиомы free hand (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: free hand (with someone or something) Перевод: большая свобода действий (обычно используется с глаголами Get, have, give) Пример: We had a free hand to design the sports program for the university. У нас была полная свобода действий при разработке спортивной программы для университета....
32. Значение идиомы wear out [wear out] {v.} 1a. To use or wear until useless. Bobby got atoy truck that would run on a battery, and he used it so much that hesoon wore it out. The stockings are so worn out that they can’t bemended any more. Compare: GIVE OUT, USE UP. 1b. To become uselessfrom use or wear. […]...
33. Значение идиомы wear thin [wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or thepassing of time. My old pair of pants has worn thin at the knees. This old dime has worn very thin. 2. To grow less, or lessinteresting; decrease. The joke began to wear thin when you heardit too many times. The teacher’s patience began […]...
34. Перевод идиомы put up a fight / put up a struggle, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put up a fight / put up a struggle Перевод: сильно стараться, бороться Пример: We put up a good fight but we were unable to win the game. Мы сильно постарались, но не смогли победить в игре....
35. Значение идиомы fight off [fight off] {v. phr.} 1. To struggle against someone so as to freeoneself; push an attacker back. Suzy fought off her two attackersin Central Park with a couple of karate chops. 2. To strive toovercome something negative. After twelve hours at the computerterminal, Jane had to fight off her overwhelming desire to go tosleep....
36. Перевод слова local Local – местный, локальный Перевод слова Local bus – местный автобус local call – местный звонок local dialect – местный диалект local jurisdiction – местная юрисдикция, внутренняя юрисдикция We had dinner at a Local restaurant. Мы поужинали в местном ресторане. The shop sells Local crafts. Магазин торгует ремесленными изделиями местного производства. He writes for the […]...
37. Значение идиомы black eye [black eye] {n.} 1. A dark area around one’s eye due to a hard blow during a fight, such as boxing. Mike Tyson sported a black eye after the big fight. 2. Discredit. Bob’s illegal actions will give a black eye to the popular movement he started....
38. Значение идиомы pick a quarrel [pick a quarrel] {v. phr.} To seek the opportunity for a fight or aquarrel. When Charlie has too much to drink, he has a tendency topick a quarrel with whomever happens to be around. See: PICK A FIGHT....
39. Перевод слова fight Fight – борьба, бой; драться Перевод слова Hand-to-hand fight – рукопашный бой free fight – всеобщая драка, свалка to fight like a lion – сражаться как лев She Fought her fear. Она боролась со своим страхом. He was still full of Fight. Он был все еще полон боевого задора. That cock won’t Fight. Этот номер […]...
40. Значение идиомы up in arms [up in arms] {adj. phr.} 1. Equipped with guns or weapons and readyto fight. All of the colonies were up in arms against theRedcoats. Syn.: IN ARMS. 2. Very angry and wanting to fight. Robert is up in arms because John said he was stupid. Thestudents were up in arms over the new rule against […]...