Значение идиомы bite off more than one can chew

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1. Значение идиомы chew the fat [chew the fat] or [chew the rag] {v. phr.}, {slang} To talk together in an idle, friendly fashion; chat. We used to meet after work, and chew the fat over coffee and doughnuts. The old man would chew the rag for hours with anyone who would join him....
2. Перевод слова bite Bite – кусать Перевод слова To bite into an apple – откусить от яблока mosquito bite – комариный укус insects bite – насекомые кусают He was Bitten by a snake. Его укусила змея. The anchor Bit. Якорь прочно зацепился за дно. Does your dog Bite? Твоя собака кусается?...
3. Значение идиомы bark worse than one’s bite [bark worse than one’s bite] {informal} Sound or speech more frightening or worse than your actions. The small dog barks savagely, but his bark is worse than his bite. The boss sometimes talks roughly to the men, but they know that his bark is worse than his bite. She was always scolding her children, but […]...
4. Значение идиомы put the bite on [put the bite on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To ask John put the bite on his friend for several tickets to thedance. Willie Mays put the bite on the Giants for a large raise....
5. Значение идиомы bite one’s lips [bite one’s lips] {v. phr.} To force oneself to remain silent and not to reveal one’s feelings. I had to bite my lips when I heard my boss give the wrong orders....
6. Значение идиомы chew out [chew out] {v.}, {slang} To scold roughly. The boy’s father chewed him out for staying up late. The coach chews out lazy players. Syn.: BAWL OUT, CALL ON THE CARPET, HAUL OVER THE COALS....
7. Значение идиомы chew the scenery [chew the scenery] {v. phr.}, {slang} To act overemotionally in a situation where it is inappropriate; to engage in histrionics. I don’t know if Joe was sincere about our house, but he sure chewed up the scenery!...
8. Значение идиомы bite one’s head off [bite one’s head off] {v. phr.} To answer someone in great anger; answer furiously. I’m sorry to tell you that I lost my job, but that’s no reason to bite my head off!...
9. Значение идиомы bite the dust [bite the dust] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be killed in battle. Captain Jones discharged his gun and another guerrilla bit the dust. 2. To fall in defeat; go down before enemies; be overthrown; lose. Our team bit the dust today....
10. Перевод идиомы grab a bite (to eat), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: grab a bite (to eat) Перевод: перекусить немного Пример: We stopped at a small restaurant to grab a bite to eat. Мы остановились в небольшом ресторане, чтобы немного перекусить....
11. Перевод идиомы bite someone’s head off, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: bite someone’s head off Идиома: bite someone’s head off разг. Перевод: разговаривать, общаться с кем-либо грубо, со злостью Пример: She bites his head off every time he opens his mouth. Она кидается на него всякий раз, когда он пытается что-то сказать....
12. Перевод идиомы bite one’s tongue, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: bite one’s tongue Перевод: прикусить язык (сдержаться, чтобы не сказать лишнего) Пример: I always bite my tongue when I am talking with my aunt so that I do not say the wrong thing and make her angry. Я всегда прикусываю язык, когда разговариваю со своей тетей, чтобы не сказать лишнего и не разозлить ее....
13. Перевод слова confident Confident – уверенный Перевод слова Confident manner – уверенная манера confident smile – самоуверенная улыбка confident of victory – уверенный в победе We are Confident we have done nothing wrong. Мы уверены, что мы не сделали ничего дурного. I feel quite Confident about the future. Я достаточно уверен в своем будущем. I am Confident about […]...
14. Значение идиомы Think big! [Think big!] {v. phr.}, {informal} To believe in one’s ability, purpose, or power to perform or succeed. Be confident; be positive;tell yourself you are the greatest; above all, think big!...
15. Перевод сленгового выражения bite the bullet, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: bite the bullet Перевод: выдержать испытание; собраться с силами Пример: I have decided to bite the bullet and begin to study for my Master’s degree. Я решил собраться с силами, и начал учебу для получения степени магистра....
16. Значение идиомы bite the hand that feeds one [bite the hand that feeds one] {v. phr.} To turn against or hurt a helper or supporter; repay kindness with wrong. He bit the hand that fed him when he complained against his employer....
17. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Grab a bite to eat” Billie Билли Hello stranger! How are things? Привет, незнакомка! Как дела? Victoria Виктория Fine thanks, how about you? Хорошо, а как у тебя? Billie Билли Great. But what are you doing here? We never see you in the canteen. У меня отлично. Но что ты здесь делаешь? Мы тебя никогда не встречали в столовой. Victoria […]...
18. I bet I can bite both of my eyes A man walks into a bar has a few drinks and asks what his tab was. The bartender replies that it is twenty dollars plus tip. The guy says, “I’ll bet you my tab double or nothing that I can bite my eye.” The bartender accepts the bet, and the guy pulls out his glass […]...
19. Пословица / поговорка one’s bark is worse than one’s bite – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: one’s bark is worse than one’s bite Перевод: лает, но не кусает; от него (от нее и т. д.) больше шума, чем вреда; больше бранится, чем на самом деле сердится Пример: The supervisor was always threatening to fire anyone who was late but he never did anything. His bark was worse than […]...
20. Значение идиомы sink in [sink in] or [soak in] {v.}, {informal} To be completelyunderstood; be fully realized or felt. Everybody laughed at thejoke but Joe; it took a moment for it to sink in before he laughedtoo. When Frank heard that war had started, it didn’t sink in fora long time until his father was drafted into the army. […]...
21. Перевод слова edit Edit – редактировать Перевод слова To edit a manuscript – редактировать рукопись to edit a newspaper – быть редактором газеты to edit a file – редактировать файл This chapter needs to be Edited. Эту главу нужно отредактировать. This film has been Edited for television. Этот фильм был отредактирован для телевидения. The newspaper Edits letters before […]...
22. Значение идиомы show up [show up] {v.} 1. To make known the real truth about. The man said he was a mind reader, but he was shown up as a fake. 2.To come or bring out; become or make easy to see. The detective puta chemical on the paper, and the fingertips showed up. This testshows up your weaknesses […]...
23. Значение идиомы beat one’s gums [beat one’s gums] {v. phr.}, {slang} To engage in idle talk, or meaningless chatter; generally to talk too much. “Stop beating your gums, Jack,” Joe cried. “I am falling asleep.” Compare: CHEW THE FAT or CHEW THE RAG, SHOOT THE BREEZE or BAT THE BREEZE or FAN THE BREEZE or SHOOT THE BULL....
24. Значение идиомы start in [start in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin to do something; start. Fred started in weeding the garden. The family started in eatingsupper. Compare: GO AT. 2. To begin a career. Bob started in as anoffice boy and became president. 3. To give a first job to. Thebank started him in as a clerk....
25. Значение идиомы call down [call down] also [dress down] {v.}, {informal} To scold. Jim was called down by his teacher for being late to class. Mother called Bob down for walking into the kitchen with muddy boots. Compare: CALL ON THE CARPET, CHEW OUT, BAWL OUT, READ THE RIOT ACT....
26. Значение идиомы go haywire [go haywire] {v. phr.}, {informal} Mixed-up, out of order, not inregular working condition. My electric typewriter has gone allhaywire; I have to call the repair man....
27. Перевод слова repair Repair – ремонт, восстановление; ремонтировать, чинить Перевод слова Repair shop – ремонтная мастерская the repair of one’s health – восстановление здоровья to repair a house – ремонтировать дом to repair clothes – чинить одежду She Repaired her TV set. Она починила свой телевизор. We have done the necessary Repairs. Мы починили все, что нужно. The […]...
28. Перевод слова ability Ability – способность, возможность Перевод слова A man of ability – способный, квалифицированный человек ability to adapt – способность к адаптации ability to hear – способность слышать He lost the Ability to reason. Он потерял способность трезво мыслить. The success attests his Ability. Подобный успех свидетельствует, что у этого человека талант. The test measures verbal […]...
29. Значение идиомы have something going for one [have something going for one] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Tohave ability, talent; good looks, and Or influence in important placeshelping one to be successful. Well now, Pat Jones, that’s anotherstory – she’s got something going for her....
30. Значение идиомы start out [start out] {v.} 1. To begin to go somewhere. Bill started outfor school on his bicycle. Art started out on a voyage around theworld. Compare: SET OUT. 2. To begin a career or life. Harrystarted out as an errand boy in a business office. We all startout in life as helpless infants. Syn.: START IN. […]...
31. Значение идиомы bad paper [bad paper] {n.}, {slang} 1. A check for which there are no funds in the bank. 2. Counterfeit paper money. Why are you so mad? – I was paid with some bad paper....
32. Значение идиомы branch out [branch out] {v.} To add new interests or activities; begin doing other things also. First Jane collected stamps; then she branched out and collected coins, too. John started a television repair shop; when he did well, he branched out and began selling television sets too....
33. Ending a Bad Date I was on a date From hell. I agreed to go out with this guy who lives in the same apartment building as I do, but he’s turned out to be a real Creep. He was nice enough at the start of the date, but then he started drinking. Now he’s Drunk and I’m miserable. […]...
34. Значение идиомы on paper [on paper] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Judging by appearances only andnot by past performance; in theory; theoretically. On paper, theAmerican colonies should have lost the Revolutionary War. Thefootball team lost many games, even though they looked good on paper....
35. Значение идиомы out of kilter [out of kilter] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not balanced right; notin a straight line or lined up right. The scale must be out ofkilter because when I weighed myself on it, it said 300 pounds. The wheels of my bicycle were out of kilter after it hit the tree. Contrast: IN BALANCE. 2. Needing repair; […]...
36. Значение идиомы all out [all out] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With all your strength, power, or determination; to the best of your ability; without holding back. -Usually used in the phrase “go all out”. We went all out to win the game. John went all out to finish the job and was very tired afterwards. Compare: ALL THE WAY 2, […]...
37. Silent treatment A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight.. Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and […]...
38. Значение идиомы sing for one’s supper [sing for one’s supper] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have to work forwhat one desires. I realized a long time ago that I had to sing formy supper if I wanted to get ahead in my profession....
39. Значение идиомы big head [big head] {n.}, {informal} Too high an opinion of your own ability or importance; conceit. When Jack was elected captain of the team, it gave him a big head. Compare: SWELLED HEAD....
40. There was a gorilla sitting in a tree by a river There was a gorilla sitting in a tree by a river, when a lion came by for a cool drink. The gorilla thought to himself, “How funny would it be to screw the king of the jungle in the ass?” After a moment or two, the gorilla swung into action. He grabbed the lion and […]...