Значение идиомы be an item

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1. Перевод слова itemItem — пункт; вид товара, каждый отдельный предмет Перевод слова To answer a letter item by item — отвечать на письмо по пунктам component item — комплектующее изделие an item that you want to barter — предмет, который вы хотите обменять What’s the first Item on the agenda? Что у нас идет первым пунктом на ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы collector’s item[collector’s item] {n.} Something rare or valuable enough to collect or save. Jimmy’s mother found an old wooden doll in the attic that turned out to be a collector’s item....
3. Перевод слова belongBelong — принадлежать Перевод слова To belong to the jet set — принадлежать к сливкам общества to belong together — принадлежать друг другу belong by right — принадлежать по праву The islands Belong to Spain. Эти острова принадлежат Испании. We Belong together. Мы созданы друг для друга. Do you Belong to any clubs? Вы состоите ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова generallyGenerally — обычно, как правило, вообще, в большинстве случаев Перевод слова What time do you generally get up? — когда ты обычно встаешь? generally speaking — вообще говоря; в общих чертах generally received — общепринятый He was Generally punctual to a minute. Он был обычно пунктуален до минуты. Frogs Generally feed at night. Лягушки, как ... Читать далее...
5. Three couples wanted to join a churchThree couples, an elderly couple, a middle aged couple and a young newlywed couple wanted to join a church. The pastor says, «We have special requirements for new parishioners. You must abstain from having sex for two weeks.» The couples agreed and came back at the end of two weeks. The pastor goes to the ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова coupleCouple — пара, два, двое Перевод слова A couple of apples — два яблока in a couple of days — через два-три дня loving couple — любящая пара «Are they a Couple?»No, they are just good friends.» «Они пара?»Нет, они просто хорошие друзья.» They’re an odd Couple. Они странная парочка. We spent a Couple of ... Читать далее...
7. Taking Minutes of a MeetingI was Absent at last month’s meeting, so imagine my surprise when I found out that I had been Elected the committee’s Secretary! As part of my duties, I have To take minutes at each meeting. Taking minutes means I have to pay attention and try my best To transcribe what each person says, or ... Читать далее...
8. Placing a Business OrderJessie: Good morning. This is Jessie Lipman calling from Wexman. I wanted to Place an order. Rudy: Certainly. Are you Ordering from our catalog? Jessie: Yes, I have the Item numbers. But, before I place the new order, I wanted to check on some items we have on Backorder. Rudy: Sure, let me pull up ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы best seller[best seller] {n.} An item that outsells other items of a similar sort. Catherine Neville’s novel «The Eight» has been a national best seller for months. Among imported European cars, the Volkswagen is a best seller....
10. Перевод слова surpriseSurprise — сюрприз, удивление; удивлять, поражать Перевод слова In surprise — удивленно a surprise visit — приход в гости без предупреждения I shouldn’t be surprised if… — я нисколько не удивлюсь, если… I am Surprised at you. Вы меня удивляете. Is the party a Surprise? Эта вечеринка — сюрприз? I Surprised him in the act. ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы make a name for oneself[make a name for oneself] {v. phr.} To become recognized in a fieldof endeavor; become a celebrity. Joe has worked so hard at soybeantrading that he made quite a name for himself as a trader. Billhas made a name for himself both as a pianist and as a composer....
12. Перевод слова recognizeRecognize — узнавать, осознавать, признавать Перевод слова To recognize smb.’s handwriting — узнать чей-л. почерк to recognize danger — сознавать опасность to be recognized — получить, заслужить признание I had to Recognize he was right. Мне пришлось признать, что он прав. I Recognized an old friend in him. В нем я узнал старого друга. We ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы get something out of one’s system[get something out of one’s system] {v. phr.} 1. To eliminate somefood item or drug from one’s body. John will feel much better oncehe gets the addictive sleeping pills out of his system. 2. To freeoneself of yearning for something in order to liberate oneself from anunwanted preoccupation. Ted bought a new cabin cruiser that ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы on the shelf[on the shelf] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} Laid aside; notuseful anymore. When a girl grows up, she puts childish habits onthe shelf. Mr. Myron’s company put him on the shelf when hereached the age of 65....
15. Значение идиомы psych out[psych out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To find out the realmotives of. Sue sure has got Joe psyched out. 2. To goberserk; to lose one’s nerve. Joe says he doesn’t ride hismotorcycle on the highway anymore because he’s psyched out. Jimpsyched out and robbed a liquor store, when he has all he needs andwants!...
16. Значение идиомы out of one’s element[out of one’s element] {adv. phr.} Outside of your naturalsurroundings; where you do not belong or fit in. Wild animals areout of their element in cages. Chris is out of his element insinging class. Compare: OUT OF PLACE, BEYOND ONE’S DEPTH. Contrast:IN ONE’S ELEMENT....
17. Значение идиомы do tell[do tell] {interj.}, {informal} An inelegant expression used to show that you are a little surprised by what you hear. «You say George is going to get married after all these years? Do tell!» said Mrs. Green. Syn.: YOU DON’T SAY....
18. Значение идиомы for the most part[for the most part] {adv. phr.} In general; mostly; most of thetime; commonly; generally. European countries are, for the mostpart, tired of war. Syn.: BY AND LARGE, ON THE WHOLE....
19. Значение идиомы no spring chicken[no spring chicken] {n. phr.} A person who is no longer young. Even though she is no spring chicken anymore, men still turn theirheads to look at her....
20. Пословица / поговорка to the victor belong the spoils / to the victor go the spoils — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: to the victor belong the spoils / to the victor go the spoils Перевод: трофеи принадлежат победителю Пример: In ancient times a victory by an army usually meant that to the victor belong the spoils. В древности победа над армией обычно означала, что трофеи принадлежат победителю....
21. Значение идиомы fellow traveller[fellow traveller] {n.} A sympathizer with a political movement whodoes not officially belong to the political party in question. ManyGermans after World War II were innocently accused of being fellowtravellers of Nazism. During the McCarthy era, many Americans wereaccused of being Communist fellow travellers....
22. Значение идиомы buzz word[buzz word] {n.} A word that sounds big and important in a sentence but, on closer inspection, means little except the speaker’s indication to belong to a certain group. The politician’s speech was nothing but a lot of misleading statements and phony promises hidden in a bunch of buzz words....
23. Recognizing an Unsung HeroFumi: You may have everyone else Fooled, but I know the real reason for the success of this project. Issac: What? Fumi: You. You’ve been Working behind the scenes to bolster the people who weren’t Up to the task. Without you, this project would have been Sunk months ago. Issac: That’s nonsense. Fumi: No, it’s ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы get one’s brains fried[get one’s brains fried] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {also usedcolloquially} 1. To sit in the sun and sunbathe for an excessivelength of time. Newcomers to Hawaii should be warned not to sit inthe sun too long — they’ll get their brains fried. 2. To get high ondrugs. He can’t make a coherent sentence anymore — he’s ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы bow out[bow out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To give up taking part; excuse yourself from doing anymore; quit. Mr. Black often quarreled with his partners, so finally he bowed out of the company. While the movie was being filmed, the star got sick and had to bow out. 2. To stop working after a long service; retire. ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы slave driver[slave driver] {n.} A cruel, merciless boss or employer who makesthe people under him work extremely hard for little compensation. Mr. Catwallender is such a slave driver that nobody cares to work forhim anymore....
27. Значение идиомы one-night stand[one-night stand] {n. phr.} 1. A single performance given by atraveling company while on a tour. After they went bankrupt in thebig cities, the traveling jazz quartet played one-night stands in thecountry. 2. A brief affair or sexual encounter. «With AIDS allaround us?» said Jane. «Nobody is having one-night stands anymore.»...
28. People of Different AgesGloria: I’m surprised at the variety of people on this tour. Andy: Oh, yeah? I hadn’t noticed. Gloria: Well, we’ll be spending the next two weeks with these people so I thought I’d get to know some of them. Andy: That’s nice. Gloria: Did you see that thirty-something couple with a Toddler and an Infant? ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы taken aback[taken aback] also [taken back] {adj.} Unpleasantly surprised;suddenly puzzled or shocked. When he came to pay for his dinner hewas taken aback to find that he had left his wallet at home....
30. Значение идиомы life of Riley[life of Riley] {n. phr.}, {informal} A soft easy life; pleasant orrich way of living. He’s living the life of Riley. He doesn’t haveto work anymore. Compare: BED OF ROSES, IN CLOVER, LIVE HIGH OFF THEHOG....
31. Значение идиомы jump out of one’s skin[jump out of one’s skin] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be badlyfrightened; be very much surprised. The lightning struck so closeto Bill that he almost jumped out of his skin. Compare: HAIR STAND ONEND....
32. Значение идиомы face up to[face up to] {v. phr.} 1. To bravely confront a person or achallenge; admit. Jack doesn’t want to face up to the fact thatHelen doesn’t love him anymore. Jane cannot face up to hermother-in-law who always wins every argument they have. 2. To confesssomething to someone; confess to having done something. Jim had toface up ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы in a world of one’s own[in a world of one’s own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In theplace where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart fromother people. They are in a little world of their own in theirhouse on the mountain. 2a. In deep thought or concentration. Maryis in a world of her own when she ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы pipe up[pipe up] {v.}, {informal} To speak up; to be heard. Mary is soshy, everyone was surprised when she piped up with a complaint at theclub meeting. Everyone was afraid to talk to the police, but asmall child piped up....
35. Значение идиомы into thin air[into thin air] {adv. phr.} Without anything left; completely. When Bob returned to the room, he was surprised to find that hisbooks had vanished into thin air. Compare: OUT OF THIN AIR....
36. Значение идиомы out of touch[out of touch] {adj. phr.} Not writing or talking with each other;not getting news anymore. Fred had got out of touch with people inhis hometown. On his island Robinson Crusoe was out of touch withworld news. Compare: LOSE TOUCH, LOSE TRACK. Contrast: IN TOUCH....
37. Значение идиомы throw out[throw out] or [toss out] {v.} 1. To put somewhere to be destroyedbecause not wanted. He didn’t need the brush anymore so he threw itout. Syn.: THROW AWAY. 2. To refuse to accept. The inspectortossed out all the parts that didn’t work. 3. To force to leave;dismiss. When the employees complained too loudly, the owner ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы square peg in a round hole[square peg in a round hole] {n.}, {informal} A person who does notfit into a job or position; someone who does not belong where he is. Arthur is a square peg in a round hole when he is playing ball. George likes to work with his hands. When it comes to books, he’s asquare peg ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы in the least[in the least] {adv. phr.} Even a little; in any degree or amount.- Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. Suedid not understand physics in the least. Are you in the leastinterested in sewing? Mother won’t be upset if you come forsupper; I’ll be surprised if she cares in the least. Mike was notupset in ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы in the main[in the main] {adv. phr.}, {formal} In most cases; generally;usually. In the main, small boys and dogs are good friends. Inthe main, the pupils did well on the test....