Значение идиомы bog down

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1. Значение идиомы bog down, to get bogged down [bog down, to get bogged down] {v. phr.}, {mostly intransitive or passive} 1. To stop progressing; to slow to a halt. Work on the new building bogged down, because the contractor didn’t deliver the needed concrete blocks. 2. To become entangled with a variety of obstacles making your efforts unproductive or unsatisfying. The novelist wrote […]...
2. Перевод идиомы in detail, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in detail Перевод: детально, подробно, обстоятельно Пример: I told the police about the events in detail. Я подробно рассказал полиции о случившемся. I explained how to fix the computer in detail. Я детально объяснил, как починить компьютер....
3. Перевод слова detail Detail – подробность, деталь; подробно рассказывать Перевод слова In every detail, in the fullest detail – во всех подробностях to detail all the facts – обстоятельно изложить все факты revolting detail – отвратительная, отталкивающая подробность Don’t pass any Detail over. Не упусти ни одной детали. It was perfect in all Details. Она была совершенна во […]...
4. Значение идиомы act out [act out] {v.} 1. To show an idea, story, or happening by your looks, talk, and movements. He tried to act out a story that he had read. 2. To put into action. All his life he tried to act out his beliefs....
5. Значение идиомы write up [write up] {v.} 1. To write the story of; describe in writing; givea full account of. Reporters from many newspapers are here to writeup the game. The magazine is writing up the life of thePresident. 2. To put something thought or talked about into writing;finish writing. John took notes of what the teachersaid in class […]...
6. Перевод слова lack Lack – отсутствие, нехватка Перевод слова Lack of money – недостаток денег lack of judgement – неумение разобраться to lack decision – быть нерешительным lack of demand – недостаток спроса You shall never Lack for money while I am alive. Пока я жив, у тебя никогда не будет недостатка в деньгах. This soup Lacks salt. […]...
7. Значение идиомы speed up [speed up] {v.} To go faster than before; also, to make go faster. The car speeded up when it reached the country. Push in thethrottle to speed up the engine. Compare: PICK UP. Contrast: SLOWDOWN....
8. Значение идиомы at great length [at great length] {prep. phr.} 1. In great detail. Jim told us the story of his life at great length. 2. For a long time. The boring speaker rambled on at great length....
9. Перевод слова action Action – действие, деятельность, поступок, работа Перевод слова Clarion call to action – громкий призыв к действию a coherent plan for action – согласованный план действий to compromise an action – закончить дело миром consecution of action – последовательность действий Lights, camera, Action! Свет, камера, мотор! Now’s the time for Action. Пришло время действовать. The […]...
10. Значение идиомы sob story [sob story] {n.} A story that makes you feel pity or sorrow; a talethat makes you tearful. The beggar told us a long sob story beforehe asked for money. The movie is based on a sob story, but peoplelove it....
11. Значение идиомы snow in [snow in] {v.} To block up or trap by much snow; keep inside, After the storm the farmer and his family were snowed in for threedays. The train went off the track and the passengers were snowedin for several days....
12. Значение идиомы out of action [out of action] {adv. phr.} Useless; crippled; damaged so as to bequiescent. American bombers put Nazi heavy industry out of actionduring World War II. When I broke my leg I was out of action forthe entire football season....
13. Значение идиомы in demand [in demand] {adj. phr.} Needed; wanted. Men to shovel snow werein demand after the snow storm. The book about dogs was much indemand in the library....
14. Значение идиомы open the door [open the door] {v. phr.} To allow more action or discussion; givea chance. Learning to read and write opens the door to a better joband better living conditions. Raising the tax rates will open thedoor to more help for older people. Contrast: CLOSE THE DOOR. Compare: OPEN ITS DOORS....
15. Значение идиомы snow under [snow under] {v.} 1. To cover over with snow. The doghouse wassnowed under during the blizzard. 2. {informal} To give so much ofsomething that it cannot be taken care of; to weigh down by so much ofsomething that’ you cannot do anything about it. – Usually used in thepassive. The factory received so many orders […]...
16. Перевод слова research Research – изучение, исследование, изучать Перевод слова Detailed research – подробное исследование environmental research – исследование окружающей среды a scientific research establishment – научно-исследовательское учреждение This book has been very well Researched. Эта книга была очень хорошо изучена. He did some Research via computer. Он провел небольшое исследование при помощи компьютера. His Researches have been […]...
17. Перевод слова snow Snow – снег, снегопад Перевод слова To be caught in the snow – застрять из-за метели sticky snow – липкий снег fall of snow – выпадение снега It is Snowing. Идет снег. Perhaps it will Snow tomorrow. Возможно, завтра будет снег. Snow is falling in profusion. Снег валит в изобилии. Интересные факты В сериале “Игра […]...
18. Значение идиомы in arrears [in arrears] {adv. phr.} Late or behind in payment of money or infinishing something. – Usually used of a legal debt or formalobligation. Poor Mr. Brown! He is in arrears on his rent. He isin arrears on the story he promised to write for the magazine....
19. Значение идиомы follow through [follow through] {v. phr.} 1. To finish a movement that you havestarted; continue an action to its natural ending. A footballpasser should follow through after he throws the ball. 2. To finishan action that you have started. Bob drew plans for a table for hismother, but he did not follow through by making it....
20. Значение идиомы leg work [leg work] {n.}, {informal} The physical end of a project, such asthe typing of research reports; the physical investigating of acriminal affair; the carrying of books to and from libraries; etc. Joe, my research assistant, does a lot of leg work for me....
21. Значение идиомы write home about [write home about] {v. phr.} To become especially enthusiastic orexcited about; boast about. – Often used after “to”. Mary’s trip tothe World’s Fair was something to write home about. Joe did a goodenough job of painting but it was nothing to write home about. “That was a dinner worth writing home about!” said Bill coming […]...
22. Traditions A man and a woman got married, and he told her : ” since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for […]...
23. Значение идиомы as the story goes [as the story goes] {adv. phr.} As the story is told; as one has heard through rumor. As the story goes, Jonathan disappeared when he heard the police were after him....
24. Значение идиомы sell snow to the Eskimos [sell snow to the Eskimos] {v. phr.} To sell something to peoplewho already have a large quantity of the same or similar goods. MyAlaskan friend said, “One of the hottest businesses in Alaska isrefrigeration. You could say that I, as a refrigerator expert, amselling snow to the Eskimos.” See: CARRY COALS TO NEWCASTLE....
25. Перевод идиомы a course of action, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a course of action Перевод: ход действий; что-либо, чего нужно придерживаться, чтобы что-либо сделать Пример: We decided on our course of action before we told our boss about our decision. Мы продумали ход действий до того, как рассказали своему начальнику о нашем решении....
26. Значение идиомы spin one’s wheels [spin one’s wheels] {v. phr.} 1. Said of cars stuck in snow or mudwhose wheels are turning without the car moving forward. There wasso much snow on the driveway that my car’s wheels were spinning in itand we couldn’t get going. 2. To exert effort in a job without makingany progress. I’ve been working for […]...
27. Значение идиомы clay pigeon [clay pigeon] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A popular target at practice shooting made of clay and roughly resembling a pigeon; an easy target that doesn’t move. All he can shoot is a clay pigeon. 2. A person who, like a clay pigeon in target practice, is immobilized or is in a sensitive position and is […]...
28. Значение идиомы snow job [snow job] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Insincere or exaggeratedtalk designed to gain the favors of someone. Joe gave Sue a snowjob and she believed every word of it. 2. The skillful display oftechnical vocabulary and prestige terminology in order to pass oneselfoff as an expert in a specialized field without really being aknowledgeable worker in […]...
29. Значение идиомы carry through [carry through] {v.} 1a. To put into action. Mr. Green was notable to carry through his plans for a hike because he broke his leg. 1b. To do something you have planned; put a plan into action. Jean makes good plans but she cannot carry through with any of them. Compare: GO THROUGH WITH, CARRY […]...
30. Значение идиомы put down [put down] {v. phr.} 1. To stop by force, crush. In 24 hours thegeneral had entirely put down the rebellion. 2. To put a stop to;check. She had patiently put down unkind talk by living a goodlife. 3. To write a record of; write down. He put down the storywhile it was fresh in his […]...
31. Перевод идиомы all talk (and no action), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all talk (and no action) Перевод: пустые разговоры; говорить о том, чтобы сделать что-либо, но так и не делать этого Пример: Our boss is all talk and no action and nothing new is ever done in our department. Наш начальник постоянно ведет пустые разговоры, и в нашем отделении никогда не делается ничего нового....
32. Значение идиомы old story [old story] {n.} An everyday occurrence; something that oftenhappens. Jane’s temper tantrums were an old story. It’s an oldstory when a woman divorces her husband for too much drinking....
33. Значение идиомы upper story [upper story] {n.} 1. A floor or level of a building above thefirst floor. The apartment house where Gene lives is five storieshigh and he lives in one of the upper stories. 2. {slang} A person’shead or brain. Lulu has nobody home in the upper story. Bill’ssister says he is weak in the upper story....
34. Age difference What is the difference between girls aged: 8, 18, 28, 38, 48, 58 and 68? At 8 – You take her to bed and tell her a story. At 18 – You tell her a story and take her to bed. At 28 – You don’t need to tell her a story to take her […]...
35. Перевод слова write Write – писать, написать Перевод слова To write a book – написать книгу to write off a debt – списать, аннулировать долг to write out a cheque – выписать чек, заполнить чек The pen won’t Write. Ручка не пишет. The article is very well Written. Статья очень хорошо написана. Write it down on a piece […]...
36. Перевод слова story Story – рассказ, повесть, сюжет Перевод слова Short story – рассказ, новелла funny story – анекдот the main thing in a novel is the story – самое главное в романе – это сюжет His Story rings true. Его рассказ звучит правдоподобно. He told us the Story. Он рассказал нам эту историю. I accredited his Story. […]...
37. Значение идиомы dot the i’s and cross the t’s [dot the i’s and cross the t’s] {v. phr.} To be careful, thorough, and pay close attention to detail. “The best way to get an A on the final exam,” the teacher said, “is for every one to dot the i’s and cross the t’s.” Compare: MIND ONE’S P’S AND Q’S....
38. Значение идиомы draw up [draw up] {v.} 1. To write in its correct form; put in writing. The rich man had his lawyers draw up his will so that each of his children would receive part of his money when he died. 2. To plan or prepare; begin to write out. The two countries drew up a peace treaty […]...
39. Значение идиомы That’s the story of my life [That’s the story of my life…] Usually spoken when something goeswrong. I spent seven years writing a novel, but no publisher wantsto accept it. That’s the story of my life....
40. Перевод идиомы make a long story short, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make a long story short Перевод: короче говоря; укоротить историю, рассказ, опустив некоторые детали Пример: I had to make a long story short in order to finish my story and leave to catch my train home. Мне пришлось опустить некоторые детали своего рассказа, чтобы закончить его и успеть на свой поезд....