Значение идиомы bed of nails

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1. Значение идиомы hard as nails[hard as nails] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not flabby or soft;physically very fit; tough and strong. After a summer of work inthe country, Jack was as hard as nails, without a pound of extraweight. 2. Not gentle or mild; rough; stern. Johnny works for aboss who is as hard as nails and scolds Johnny roughly ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы bed of thorns[bed of thorns] {n. phr.} A thoroughly unhappy time or difficult situation. I’m sorry I changed jobs; my new one turned out to be a bed of thorns. See: BED OF NAILS....
3. Значение идиомы as hard as nails[as hard as nails] {adj. phr.} Very unfeeling; cruel, and unsympathetic. Uncle Joe is as hard as nails; although he is a millionaire, he doesn’t help his less fortunate relatives....
4. Перевод сленгового выражения hard as nails, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: hard as nails Перевод: очень крепкий, стойкий, выносливый; недружелюбный, неприветливый, нерадушный Пример: You have to be hard as nails to play professional football. Чтобы профессионально играть в футбол, нужно быть очень выносливым. Rumsfeld is hard as nails — I’ve never even seen him smile. Румсфелд очень неприветлив, я ни разу не видел, чтобы ... Читать далее...
5. So there were two guys on a roof, pounding nailsSo there were two guys on a roof, pounding nails. One guy pounded a nail in, then picked up another. He was holding the nail upside down. He unexpectedly threw the nail away. He picked up another nail, right side up this time, and pounded this in. He eventually threw so many upside down nails ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы under the circumstances[under the circumstances] also [in the circumstances] {adv. phr.}In the existing situation; in the present condition; as things are. In the circumstances, Father couldn’t risk giving up his job. Under the circumstances, the stagecoach passengers had to give therobbers their money....
7. Using nails on a houseThese two newfies are building a house. One of them is putting on the siding. He picks up a nail, hammers it in. Picks up another nail, throws it away. Picks up a nail, hammers it in. Picks up another, throws it away. This goes on for a while, and finally his friend comes over ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод идиомы (no) bed of roses, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (no) bed of roses Перевод: легкая жизнь; быть легким, простым, понятным (обычно в отрицательном значении) Пример: The new job was very difficult and certainly no bed of roses. Новая работа была очень трудной, с ней не могло быть никакой легкой жизни....
9. To stop her 4-year old daughter from biting her nailsTo stop her 4-year old daughter from biting her nails, her mother tells her it’ll make her fat. «I won’t do it any more, Mom,» says the daughter. Next day they are out walking when they meet a very fat man. «If I bite my fingernails, I’ll be as fat as that, won’t I Mom?» ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова unhappyUnhappy — несчастный, грустный, несчастливый Перевод слова Unhappy life — несчастливая жизнь in an unhappy hour — в злополучный час he looks unhappy — у него грустный вид The child looks Unhappy. Этот ребенок выглядит несчастным. I was desperately Unhappy. Я был безнадежно несчастен. I hate to see you Unhappy. Мне больно видеть, что ты ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы tight squeeze[tight squeeze] {n. phr.} A difficult situation; financialtroubles. The Browns aren’t going out to dinner these days; theyare in a tight squeeze....
12. A man lay sprawled across three entire seatsA man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the posh theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, «Sorry, sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.» The man groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became impatient. «Sir, if you don’t get up from there I’m going to have ... Читать далее...
13. Where are you fromThe cowboy lay sprawled across three entire seats in the posh Amarillo theatre. When the usher came by and noticed this he whispered to the cowboy, «Sorry, sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.» The cowboy groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became more impatient. «Sir, if you don’t get up from there, I’m going ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод идиомы the reality of the situation, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the reality of the situation Перевод: действительность, реальность того, что происходит Пример: The reality of the situation is that it is very difficult to enter that university. Реальность такова, что в этот университет очень сложно поступить....
15. Значение идиомы ill at ease[ill at ease] {adj. phr.} Not feeling at ease or comfortable;anxious; worried; unhappy. Donald had never been to a big partybefore and he was ill at ease. When Joe first went to dancingschool, he was ill at ease, not knowing how to act. Contrast: ATEASE....
16. 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. ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы out of tune[out of tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Out of proper musical pitch;too low or high in sound. The band sounded terrible, because theinstruments were out of tune. 2. Not in agreement; in disagreement;not going well together. — Often used with «with». What Jack saidwas out of tune with how he looked; he said he ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы for the best[for the best] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} good or best; not bad asthought; lucky; well, happily. Maybe it’s for the best that yourteam lost; now you know how the other boys felt. John’s parentsthought it would be for the best if he stayed out of school for therest of the year. Often used in the ... Читать далее...
19. 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....
20. Значение идиомы bed of roses[bed of roses] or [bowl of cherries] {n. phr.} A pleasant easy place, job, or position; an easy life. A coal miner’s job is not a bed of roses. After nine months of school, summer camp seemed a bowl of cherries. Compare: IN CLOVER, LIFE OF RILEY....
21. Значение идиомы in a bad frame of mind[in a bad frame of mind] {adv. phr.} In an unhappy mood. Makesure the boss is not in a bad frame of mind when you ask him for araise. Contrast: IN A GOOD FRAME OF MIND....
22. Перевод идиомы under the circumstances, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: under the circumstances Перевод: при сложившихся, существующих обстоятельствах Пример: The girl was very sick and under the circumstances did not have to take the exam. Девушка была очень больна, и при сложившихся обстоятельствах могла не сдавать экзамены....
23. Значение идиомы good egg[good egg] {slang} or {informal} [good scout] {n. phr.} A friendly, kind or good-natured person, a nice fellow. Tommy is such a goodegg that everybody wants to be his friend. Syn.: REGULAR GUY. Contrast: BAD EGG....
24. Значение идиомы fall on[fall on] or [fall upon] {v.} 1. To go and fight with; attack. The robbers fell on him from behind trees. 2. {formal} To meet. The famous poet fell upon unhappy days....
25. Значение идиомы circumstances alter cases[circumstances alter cases] {formal} The way things are, or happen, may change the way you are expected to act. John’s father told him never to touch his gun, but one day when Father was away, John used it to shoot a poisonous snake that came into the yard. Circumstances alter cases....
26. Перевод слова circumstanceCircumstance — обстоятельство, случай Перевод слова Circumstances alter cases — все зависит от обстоятельств exceptional circumstance — необычные обстоятельства attenuating circumstance — смягчающее обстоятельство He was a victim of Circumstances. Он был жертвой обстоятельств. The Circumstances suggest murder. Обстоятельства позволяют предположить, что это было убийство. The Circumstances of his death are suspicious. Обстоятельства его смерти ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы come up smelling like a rose[come up smelling like a rose] {v. phr.} To escape from a difficult situation or misdeed unscathed or without punishment. It is predicted that Congressman Brown, in spite of the current investigation into his financial affairs, will come up smelling like a rose at the end....
28. Перевод слова contrastContrast — контраст Перевод слова For the sake of contrast — для контраста profound contrast — глубокое различие to present a contrast — являть собой противоположность In Contrast to their neighbours, they live modestly. В отличие от своих соседей, они живут скромно. These two colours Contrast very well. Эти два цвета хорошо контрастируют. I am ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы have two strikes against one[have two strikes against one] or [have two strikes on one] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have things working against you; be hindered inseveral ways; be in a difficult situation; be unlikely to succeed. Children from the poorest parts of a city often have two strikesagainst them before they enter school. George has two strikesagainst him ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы old-timer[old-timer] {n.} An old person who remembers bygone days, matters, and personalities. There was an old-timer at the party who told usinteresting details about World War II. Contrast: OLD GUARD, OLDHAND....
31. Gift for a birthdayA fellow was very much in love with a beautiful girl. One day she told him that the next day was her birthday. He told her he would send her a bouquet of roses… one for each year of her life. That evening he called the local florist and ordered twenty-one roses with instructions that ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы in a fog[in a fog] or [in a haze] {adv. phr.} Mentally confused; not surewhat is happening. I didn’t vote for Alice because she always seemsto be in a fog. I was so upset that for two days I went around ina haze, not even answering when people spoke to me. Contrast: ALLTHERE, HIT ON ALL CYLINDERS....
33. 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....
34. Перевод слова situationSituation — обстановка, ситуация, положение Перевод слова Mistress of the situation — хозяйка положения nervous situation — тревожная ситуация delicate situation — щекотливое положение It was a very nervous Situation. Обстановка была очень нервной. They got into a dodgy Situation. Они попали в довольно щекотливую ситуацию. I was unfamiliar with the Situation. Я был не ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы see better days[see better days] {v. phr.} 1. To enjoy a better or happier life. Mr. Smith is poor now, but he will see better days. 2. To becomeold, damaged, or useless. Used in the perfect tense. Mv blue coatis ten years old. It has seen better days. Our car wasn’t old, butit had seen better days....
36. Перевод идиомы keep a stiff upper lip, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep a stiff upper lip Перевод: быть храбрым, храбро встретить неприятности Пример: The storm victims tried hard to keep a stiff upper lip in the difficult situation. Жертвы шторма старались храбро себя вести в трудной ситуации....
37. Значение идиомы inside of[inside of] {prep.} In; within; on or in an inside part of; notbeyond; before the end of. There is a broom inside of the closet. There is a label on the inside of the box. Hand your papers into me inside of three days. Contrast: OUTSIDE OF....
38. Значение идиомы one of these days[one of these days] or [some of these days] {adv. phr.} Someday;sometime soon. One of these days Herbert will be famous. I’mgoing to do that sewing some of these days....
39. 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....
40. Значение идиомы hang-up[hang-up] {n.}, {informal} 1. A delay in someprocess. The mail has been late for several days; there must besome hang-up with the trucks somewhere. 2. A neurotic reaction tosome life situation probably stemming from a traumatic shock which hasgone unconscious. Doctor Simpson believes that Suzie’s frigidity isdue to some hang-up about men....