Значение идиомы believe one’s ears

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1. Значение идиомы believe one’s eyes[believe one’s eyes] {v. phr.} 1. To believe what one sees; trust one’s eyesight. — Used with a negative or limiter or in an interrogative or conditional sentence. Is that a plane? Can I believe my eyes? 2. To be made sure of seeing something. She saw him there but she could hardly believe her ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы dry behind the ears[dry behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Experienced; knowing how to do something. Usually used in the negative. John had just started working for the company, and was not dry behind the ears yet. Compare: KNOW ONE’S WAY AROUND. Contrast: WET BEHIND THE EARS....
3. Значение идиомы ears burn[ears burn] {informal} To feel embarrassment or shame at hearingothers talk about you. Joan overheard the girls criticizing her andit made her ears burn. Joe’s ears burned when he heard hisclassmates praising him to each other....
4. Значение идиомы prick up one’s ears[prick up one’s ears] {v. phr.}, {informal} To come to interestedattention; begin to listen closely; try to hear. The woman prickedup her ears when she heard them talking about her....
5. Значение идиомы anything like[anything like] or [anywhere near] {adv.} Nearly. — Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences, often in the negative forms «nothing like» or «nowhere near». It’s not anything like as hot today as it was yesterday. Do you think that gold ring is worth anywhere near a hundred dollars? Today’s game was nowhere near as ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы at all[at all] {adv. phr.} At any time or place, for any reason, or in any degree or manner. — Used for emphasis with certain kinds of words or sentences. 1. Negative It’s not at all likely he will come. 2. Limited I can hardly hear you at all. 3. Interrogative Can it be done at ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы all ears[all ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very eager to hear; very attentive. — Used in the predicate. Go ahead with your story; we are all ears. When John told about the circus, the boys were all ears....
8. Значение идиомы wet behind the ears[wet behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not experienced; notknowing how to do something; new in a job or place. The new studentis still wet behind the ears; he has not yet learned the tricks thatthe boys play on each other. Compare: DRY BEHIND THE EARS....
9. Значение идиомы blow one’s own horn[blow one’s own horn] or [toot one’s own horn] {v. phr.}, {slang} To praise yourself; call attention to your own skill, intelligence, or successes; boast. People get tired of a man who is always blowing his own horn. A person who does things well does not have to toot his own horn; his abilities will ... Читать далее...
10. English hornQ: What is the difference between hearing an English horn solo and being tortured? A: One is far more painful to your ears. Q: What’s the name of a good English horn player? A: I’ll tell you when I meet one. Q: How many English horn players does it take to change a light bulb? ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы about one’s ears[about one’s ears] or [around one’s ears] {adv. phr.} To or into complete collapse, defeat, or ruin; to the destruction of a person’s plans, hopes, or happiness. They planned to have factories all over the world but the war brought their plans down about their ears. John hoped to go to college and become a ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы pin one’s ears back[pin one’s ears back] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To beat; defeat. After winning three games in a row, the Reds had their ears pinnedback by the Blues. 2. To scold. Mrs. Smith pinned Mary’s ears backfor not doing her homework....
13. 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...
14. Перевод идиомы all ears, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: all ears Идиома: all ears разг. Перевод: внимательно слушать, превратиться в слух Пример: I’m all ears, please tell me about the party. Я весь внимание — пожалуйста, расскажи мне о вечеринке....
15. Перевод идиомы blow one’s own horn / toot one’s own horn, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: blow one’s own horn / toot one’s own horn Перевод: хвалиться, хвастаться, нахваливать себя Пример: My friend is always blowing his own horn and is very annoying at times. Мой друг постоянно хвалится, и иногда он очень действует на нервы....
16. Значение идиомы cut ice[cut ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a difference; make an impression; be accepted as important. — Usually used in negative, interrogative, or conditional sentences. When Frank had found a movie he liked, what others said cut no ice with him. Jones is democratic; a man’s money or importance never cuts any ice with him. ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы up to one’s ears[up to one’s ears] {adv. phr.} Immersed in; covered with. «Around final examination time,» Professor Brown explained, «I amalways up to my ears in work.»...
18. Значение идиомы have one’s ears on[have one’s ears on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radiojargon} To have one’s CB radio in receiving condition. Good buddyin the eighteen wheeler southbound, got your ears on?...
19. Значение идиомы a bit[a bit] {n., informal} A small amount; some. There’s no sugar in the sugar bowl, but you may find a bit in the bag. If the ball had hit the window a bit harder, it would have broken it. — Often used like an adverb. This sweater scratches a bit. — Also used like an ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы lay a finger on[lay a finger on] {v. phr.} To touch or bother, even a little. — Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. Don’tyou dare lay a finger on the vase! Suppose Billy fakes his brotherwith him; wilt the mean, tough boy down the street dare lay a fingeron him? If you so much as lay a ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод идиомы wet behind the ears, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wet behind the ears Перевод: молоко на губах не обсохло; неопытный, незрелый Пример: He is a little wet behind the ears and doesn’t know much about his job yet. Он еще неопытен и мало что знает о своей работе....
22. Значение идиомы walls have ears[walls have ears] Sometimes one’s most confidential conversationsare overheard. «Be careful what you say,» he whispered. «Rememberthat walls have ears.»...
23. Пословица / поговорка walls have ears — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: walls have ears Перевод: у стен есть уши Эквивалент в русском языке: лес видит, а поле слышит Пример: We were told that walls have ears when our supervisor heard us talking in the hall. Нам сказали, что у стен есть уши, когда наш менеджер услышал, как мы говорим в коридоре....
24. Значение идиомы see beyond one’s nose[see beyond one’s nose] or [see beyond the end of one’s nose] {v. phr.} To make wise judgments about questions of importance to yourselfand others; act with farseeing understanding. Used in negative, conditional, and interrogative sentences. He couldn’t save money ormake plans for the future; he just never saw beyond the end of hisnose. People ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы little pitchers have big ears[little pitchers have big ears] Little children often overhearthings they are not supposed to hear, or things adults do not expectthey would notice. — A proverb. Be especially careful not to swearin front of little children. Little pitchers have big ears....
26. Значение идиомы ear[ear] See: ABOUT ONE’S EARS or AROUND ONE’S EARS, BELIEVE ONE’SEARS, DRY BEHIND THE EARS, FLEA IN ONE’S EAR, GIVE AN EAR TO or LENDAN EAR TO, GO IN ONE EAR AND OUT THE OTHER, JUG-EARED, LITTLE PITCHERSHAVE BIG EARS, MUSIC TO ONE’S EARS, PIN ONE’S EARS BACK, PLAY BY EAR, PRICK UP ONE’S EARS, ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод идиомы up to one’s ears / up to one’s neck / up to one’s chin / up to one’s eyeballs (in something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: up to one’s ears / up to one’s neck / up to one’s chin / up to one’s eyeballs (in something) Перевод: быть занятым по горло; быть по уши в работе; быть глубоко погруженным во что-либо Пример: I would like to go with you but I am up to my ears in work at ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы hide or hair[hide or hair] or [hide nor hair] {n. phr.}, {informal} A sign ortrace of someone that is gone or lost; any sign at all of somethingmissing. Usually used in negative or interrogative sentence. Tommyleft the house this morning and I haven’t seen hide or hair of himsince. A button fell off my coat and I ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы take kindly to[take kindly to] {v.} To be pleased by; like. — Usually used innegative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. He doesn’t takekindly to any suggestions about running his business. Will yourfather take kindly to the idea of your leaving college?...
30. A blonde with two red ears went to her doctorA blonde with two red ears went to her doctor. The doctor asked her what had happened to her ears and she answered, «I was ironing a shirt and the phone rang — but instead of picking up the phone I accidentally picked up the iron and stuck it to my ear.» «Oh Dear!» the ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы hold a candle to[hold a candle to] also [hold a stick to] {v. phr.} To be fit to becompared with; be in the same class with. — A trite phrase used innegative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. Henry thoughtthat no modern ball club could hold a candle to those of 50 yearsago....
32. Значение идиомы know if one is coming or going[know if one is coming or going] or [know whether one is coming orgoing] {v. phr.} To feel able to think clearly; know what to do. — Usually used in the negative or with limiters. On Monday, the carbroke down; on Tuesday, Mother broke her arm; on Wednesday, thechildren all became ill with the mumps; ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы worth a cent[worth a cent] {adj. phr.} Worth anything; of any value. — Used innegative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. The book wasold and it was not worth a cent....
34. Пословица / поговорка little pitchers have big ears — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: little pitchers have big ears Перевод: дети любят слушать разговоры взрослых; дети любят подслушивать Пример: Little pitchers have big ears and we were very surprised that the little boy understood everything that we had said. Дети любят слушать разговоры взрослых, и мы были очень удивлены, что маленький мальчик понял все, что мы ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова distanceDistance — расстояние, дистанция Перевод слова Air-line distance — расстояние по прямой free distance — зазор, просвет the station is no distance at all — до станции рукой подать Our oxen scented the water at a Distance. Наш скот издали почуял воду. I heard thunder grumbling in the Distance. Я слышал, как вдалеке грохочет гром. ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы hold water[hold water] {v. phr.} 1. To keep water without leaking. Thatpail still holds water. 2. {informal} To prove true; stand testing;bear examination. — Usually used in negative, interrogative, orconditional sentences. Ernest told the police a story that wouldn’thold water....
37. Значение идиомы sleep a wink[sleep a wink] {v. phr.} To get a moment’s sleep; enjoy a bit ofsleep. — Used in negative and conditional statements and in questions. I didn’t sleep a wink all night....
38. 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 ... Читать далее...
39. Some Chimps Are Putting Grass in Their Ears For No Particular ReasonSome chimp are creating their own «ear accoutrements,» perhaps the animal equivalent of a fashion statement. It all started with a Zambian chimpanzee named Julie in 2010. Julie stuck a piece of grass into her ear, and left it there. And she would do it over and over again. But why? To save it for ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы rhyme or reason[rhyme or reason] {n. phr.} A good plan or reason; a reasonablepurpose or explanation. — Used in negative, interrogative, orconditional sentences. Don could see no rhyme or reason to the plotof the play. It seemed to Ruth that her little brother had tempertantrums without rhyme or reason....