Значение идиомы blow one’s own horn

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1. Перевод идиомы blow one’s own horn / toot one’s own horn, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
2. Значение идиомы blow hot and cold [blow hot and cold] {v. phr.} To change your ways or likes often; be fickle or changeable. Tom blows hot and cold about coming out for the baseball team; he cannot decide. Mary blew hot and cold about going to college; every day she changed her mind. The boys will get tired of Ann’s blowing […]...
3. English horn Q: 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? […]...
4. Значение идиомы horn in [horn in] {v.}, {slang} To come in without invitation or welcome;interfere. Often used with “on”. Jack would often horn in onconversations discussing things he knew nothing about. Lee hornedin on Ray and Annie and wanted to dance with Annie. Compare: BUTT IN....
5. Перевод слова blow Blow – веять, дуть Перевод слова To blow smoke rings – пускать кольца дыма to blow glass – выдувать стекло to blow up a balloon – надуть воздушный шар He Blew his chance. Он упустил свой шанс. A cold breeze was Blowing hard. Дул сильный, холодный ветер. He Blew $50 on lunch. Он выкинул 50 […]...
6. Перевод слова horn Horn – рог, рожок, гудок Перевод слова Horns and hoofs – рога и копыта shepherd’s horn – пастуший рожок horn of abundance – рог изобилия The Horn below sounded the recall. Раздался звук горна, означающий сигнал к возвращению. A motor Horn sounded off behind me and scared me silly. За моей спиной просигналил клаксон и […]...
7. Значение идиомы blow a fuse [blow a fuse] or [blow a gasket] or [blow one’s top] or [blow one’s stack] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become extremely angry; express rage in hot words. When Mr. McCarthy’s son got married against his wishes, he blew a fuse. When the umpire called Joe out at first, Joe blew his top and was sent […]...
8. French horn Q: What do you get when you cross a French horn player with a goal post? A: A goal post that can’t march. Q: How many French horn players does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one, but he’ll spend two hours checking the bulb for alignment and leaks. Q: What do […]...
9. Значение идиомы blow up [blow up] {v.} 1a. To break or destroy or to be destroyed by explosion. He blew up the plane by means of a concealed bomb. The fireworks factory blew up when something went wrong in an electric switch. 1b. {informal} To explode with anger or strong feeling; lose control of yourself. When Father bent the […]...
10. Without a horn Judi went to a “Dude Ranch” on vacation. The cowboy preparing the horses asked if she wanted a Western or English saddle. Judi asked what the difference was. “Well, one has a horn and the other doesn’t.” “Just get the one without the horn. I don’t think we’ll run into too much traffic out here.”...
11. Значение идиомы blow one’s mind [blow one’s mind] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}; {originally from the drug culture} 1. To become wildly enthusiastic over something as if understanding it for the first time in an entirely new light. Read Lyall Watson’s book “Supernature”, it will simply blow your mind! 2. To lose one’s ability to function, as if due to an […]...
12. Значение идиомы blow one’s top [blow one’s top] {v. phr.} To become very excited, angry, hysterical, or furious. “No need to blow your top, Al,” his wife said, “just because you lost a few dollars.”...
13. Значение идиомы blow into [blow into] {v.}, {slang} To arrive at unexpectedly or in a carefree way. Bill blows into college at the last minute after every vacation. Why Tom, when did you blow into town?...
14. Biotech firm creates fake rhino horn to reduce poaching A San Francisco biotech startup has managed to 3D print fake rhino horns that carry the same genetic fingerprint as the actual horn. It plans to flood Chinese market with these cheap horns to curb poaching. Pembient, based in San Francisco uses keratin – a type of fibrous protein – and rhino DNA to produce […]...
15. Перевод идиомы blow the whistle (on someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: blow the whistle (on someone or something) Перевод: 1. разоблачить; покончить; 2. донести властям (на кого-либо или что-либо), выдать; настучать, заложить (кого-либо) Пример: She was fired for blowing the whistle on the bank’s mismanagement of accounts, but she then sued the bank. Она была уволена из-за того, что разоблачила неправильное управление банка счетами, но […]...
16. Значение идиомы body blow [body blow] {n.}, {informal} A great disappointment; a bitter failure. When he failed to get on the team it came as a body blow to him....
17. Значение идиомы blow one’s cool [blow one’s cool] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To lose your composure or self-control. Whatever you say to the judge in court, make sure that you don’t blow your cool....
18. Значение идиомы blow one’s brains out [blow one’s brains out] {v. phr.} 1. To shoot yourself in the head. Mr. Jones lost all his wealth, so he blew his brains out. 2. {slang} To work very hard; overwork yourself. The boys blew their brains out to get the stage ready for the play. Mary is not one to blow her brains […]...
19. Значение идиомы at a blow [at a blow] or [at a stroke] or [at one stroke] {adv. phr.} Immediately; suddenly; with one quick or forceful action. The pirates captured the ship and captured a ton of gold at a blow. A thousand men lost their jobs at a stroke when the factory closed. All the prisoners escaped at one stroke. […]...
20. Перевод идиомы a body blow, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a body blow Перевод: крупная неудача, большое разочарование, тяжелый удар Пример: Unavailability of funds was a body blow to the project. Отсутствие средств было большим ударом по проекту....
21. Перевод сленгового выражения blow chunks, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: blow chunks Сленговое выражение: blow chunks груб. Перевод: блевать, рвать; тошнить Синоним: puke; spew Пример: I feel really sick – I could blow chunks right here! Меня очень тошнит, меня может вырвать прямо здесь....
22. Значение идиомы blow the whistle on [blow the whistle on] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To inform against; betray. The police caught one of the bank robbers, and he blew the whistle on two more. 2. To act against, stop, or tell people the secrets of. The mayor blew the whistle on gambling. The police blew the whistle on hot reading....
23. Фразовый глагол blow up (1) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: blow up (1) Перевод: взрывать Пример: The terrorists said the bomb would blow up at 9 o’clock. Террористы сказали, что бомба взорвется в 9 часов....
24. Фразовый глагол blow over – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: blow over Перевод: миновать, проходить (о грозе, кризисе, скандале, и т. п.) Пример: All this negative publicity will blow over in a couple of weeks. Все это негативное отношение общественности пройдет через пару недель....
25. Значение идиомы blow in [blow in] {v.}, {slang} To arrive unexpectedly or in a carefree way. The house was already full of guests when Bill blew in. Compare SHOW UP....
26. Перевод сленгового выражения blow off steam, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: blow off steam Перевод: выпустить пар, дать волю злости, снять напряжение Синоним: vent Пример: Rob screams and yells a lot. He should find some other way to blow off steam. Роб слишком много кричит и орет. Ему следует найти другой способ выпустить пар. Playing sports after school helps students blow off steam. Занятия […]...
27. Значение идиомы blow the lid off [blow the lid off] {v. phr.}, {informal} Suddenly to reveal the truth about a matter that has been kept as a secret either by private persons or by some governmental agency. The clever journalists blew the lid off the Watergate cover-up....
28. Значение идиомы blow the gaff [blow the gaff] {v. phr.} To open one’s mouth to reveal a secret. When Al cheated on his wife, his younger brother blew the gaff on him....
29. Значение идиомы blow over [blow over] {v.} To come to an end; pass away with little or no bad effects. The sky was black, as if a bad storm were coming, but it blew over and the sun came out. They were bitter enemies for a while, but the quarrel blew over. He was much criticized for the divorce, […]...
30. Значение идиомы blow taps [blow taps] {v. phr.} To sound the final bugle call of the evening in a camp or military base. After taps is blown the boy scouts go to their bunks to sleep....
31. Фразовый глагол blow up (3) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: blow up (3) Фразовый глагол: blow up (3) разг. Перевод: выходить из себя Пример: When Joan heard the news, she blew up and rushed out of the room. Когда Джоун услышала эту новость, она взбесилась и бросилась из комнаты....
32. Значение идиомы blow up in one’s face [blow up in one’s face] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail completely and with unexpected force. The thief’s plan to rob the bank blew up in his face when a policeman stopped him....
33. Фразовый глагол blow in – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: blow in Фразовый глагол: blow in разг. Перевод: внезапно появиться, влететь Пример: My cousin blew in unexpectedly with his entire family. Мой двоюродный брат неожиданно навестил меня со всей своей семьей....
34. Значение идиомы blow one’s lines [blow one’s lines] or [fluff one’s lines] {v. phr.}, {informal} To forget the words you are supposed to speak while acting in a play. The noise backstage scared Mary and she blew her lines....
35. Значение идиомы believe one’s ears [believe one’s ears] {v. phr.} 1. To believe what one hears; trust one’s hearing. – Used with a negative or limiter, or in an interrogative or conditional sentence. He thought he heard a horn blowing in the distance, but he could not believe his ears. 2. To be made sure of. Is he really coming? […]...
36. Перевод идиомы blow someone’s cover, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: blow someone’s cover Перевод: раскрыться; выдать себя, свои истинные цели Пример: The police blew the officer’s cover by mistake. Полиция по ошибке раскрыла своего офицера....
37. Значение идиомы play one’s cards right [play one’s cards right] or [play one’s cards well] {v. phr.},{informal} To use abilities and opportunities so as to be successful;act cleverly; make the best use of your place or skills. Thatmillionaire started with very little but showed a skill in playing hiscards right. People liked Harold, and he played his cards well – and […]...
38. Перевод слова boast Boast – хвастаться Перевод слова Empty boast – пустое хвастовство proud boast – бахвальство boast copy – хвастливый текст Amy Boasted that her son was a genius. Эми хвасталась тем, что ее сын был гением. ‘I wouldn’t be afraid,’ she Boasted. – Я бы не испугалась, – похвасталась она. The city Boasts two excellent museums. […]...
39. Перевод сленгового выражения blow it, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: blow it Перевод: потерять что-либо или потратить что-либо впустую; сделать что-либо очень плохо, неудачно, или полностью провалить что-либо Пример: Don’t blow all your money in that one store – there are five more down the road. Не трать все свои деньги в одном этом магазине – дальше есть еще пять магазинов. You didn’t […]...
40. Перевод идиомы blow something out of (all) proportion, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: blow something out of (all) proportion Перевод: раздувать что-либо чрезмерно, несоизмеримо; делать из мухи слона Пример: The problem was very small but the manager blew it out of all proportion. Проблема была очень не серьезной, но менеджер сделал из мухи слона....