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Значение идиомы boggle the mind
[boggle the mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop the rational thinking process by virtue of being too fantastic or incredible.
It boggles the mind that John should have been inside a flying saucer!





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- Перевод слова saucer Saucer – блюдце, соусник Перевод слова A cup and saucer – чашка с блюдцем flying saucer – летающая тарелка (НЛО) colouring saucer – чашечка для разведения красок He put the... ...
- Значение идиомы read one’s mind [read one’s mind] {v. phr.} To know what someone else is thinking. I have known John so long that I can read his mind. – [mindreader] {n.} That’s exactly what... ...
- Значение идиомы half a mind [half a mind] also [half a notion] {n. phr.}, {informal} A wish orplan that you have not yet decided to act on; a thought of possiblydoing something. – Used after... ...
- Значение идиомы mind [mind] See: CROSS ONE’S MIND or PASS THROUGH ONE’S MIND, GIVE APIECE OF ONE’S MIND, HALF A MIND, IN MIND, IN ONE’S MIND’S EYE, MAKEUP ONE’S MIND, NEVER MIND, ON... ...
- Перевод идиомы put one’s mind to something / set one’s mind to something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put one’s mind to something / set one’s mind to something Перевод: сосредоточиться на чем-либо, вложить много сил в выполнение чего-либо Пример: If you put your mind to it,... ...
- Перевод слова rational Rational – разумный, мыслящий, рациональный Перевод слова Man is a rational creature – человек наделен разумом rational conduct – благоразумное поведение rational explanation – разумное объяснение rational mind – здравый... ...
- Значение идиомы speak one’s mind [speak one’s mind] {v. phr.} To say openly what you think; giveadvice that may not be liked. John thought it was wrong to keepGeorge out of the club and he... ...
- Значение идиомы by virtue of [by virtue of] also [in virtue of] {prep.} On the strength of; because of; by reason of. By virtue of his high rank and position, the President takes social leadership... ...
- 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... ...
- Значение идиомы give one a piece of one’s mind [give one a piece of one’s mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To scoldangrily; say what you really think to. Mr. Allen gave theother driver a piece of his mind. The sergeant... ...
- Значение идиомы cross one’s mind [cross one’s mind] or [pass through one’s mind] {v. phr.} To be a sudden or passing thought; be thought of by someone; come to your mind; occur to you. At... ...
- Значение идиомы never mind [never mind] {v. phr.} Don’t trouble about it; don’t worry aboutit; forget it; skip it. – Usually used in speaking or when writingdialogue. Never mind preparing a picnic lunch; we’ll... ...
- Значение идиомы in mind [in mind] {adv. phr.} 1. In the center of your thought; in yourclose attention. You have to be home by 11 o’clock. Keep that inmind, Bob. Mary is studying hard... ...
- Значение идиомы farfetched [farfetched] {adj.} Exaggerated; fantastic. Sally told us somefarfetched story about having been kidnapped by little green men in aflying saucer....
- Значение идиомы on one’s mind [on one’s mind] {adv. phr.} In one’s thoughts. I’m glad you wantto talk about this. It’s been on my mind for weeks. What’s on yourmind? Compare: IN MIND....
- Значение идиомы in one’s mind’s eye [in one’s mind’s eye] {adv. phr.} In the memory; in theimagination. In his mind’s eye he saw again the house he had livedin when he was a child. In his... ...
- Значение идиомы put in mind of [put in mind of] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To remind of; suggest to;call up the memory of. She puts me in mind of my sister. Thatputs me in mind of a... ...
- Перевод слова virtue Virtue – достоинство, добродетель Перевод слова Virtue and vice – добродетель и порок man of virtue – добродетельный человек virtues and shortcomings – достоинства и недостатки Her character is graced... ...
- 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:... ...
- Перевод слова mind Mind – ум, интеллект; возражать, беспокоиться Перевод слова To enter one’s mind – прийти на ум mind game – интеллектуальная игра if you don’t mind – если вы не возражаете... ...
- Значение идиомы have a mind of one’s own [have a mind of one’s own] {v. phr.} To be independent in one’sthinking and judgment. Tow has always had a mind of his own sothere is no use trying to... ...
- Значение идиомы of the same mind [of the same mind] {adv. phr.} In agreement; in consonance. Itis a good thing when father and son are of the same mind regardingbusiness and politics....
- Значение идиомы have a mind to [have a mind to] {v. phr.} To consider doing; intend to witha high degree of probability. I have a good mind to tell my bossthat he doesn’t know how to... ...
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- Значение идиомы know one’s own mind [know one’s own mind] {v. phr.} To no( hesitate or vacillate; bedefinite in one’s ideas or plans. It is impossible to do businesswith Fred, because he doesn’t know his own... ...
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- Значение идиомы mind one’s p’s and q’s [mind one’s p’s and q’s] {v. phr.} To be very careful what you door say; not make mistakes. When the principal of the school visitedthe class the students all minded... ...
- Значение идиомы mind like a steel trap [mind like a steel trap] {n. phr.} A very quick and understandingmind, which is quick to catch an idea. Henry is not fond of sports, but he has a mind... ...
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