Значение идиомы break the ice

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1. Перевод идиомы break a law / break the law, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break a law / break the law Перевод: нарушать закон Пример: The young man broke the law when he drove his friend’s car without a proper license. Молодой человек нарушил закон, когда водил машину друга без разрешения на право вождения....
2. Перевод слова acquaintanceAcquaintance — знакомство Перевод слова Upon further acquaintance — при более близком знакомстве to make the acquaintance of smb. — познакомиться с кем-л. to renew an acquaintance — возобновить отношения, возобновить знакомство He has some Acquaintance with statistics. Он немного знает статистику. It gave me great pleasure to make your Acquaintance. Я был очень рад ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы break with[break with] {v.} To separate yourself from; end membership in; stop friendly association with. He broke with the Democratic party on the question of civil rights. He had broken with some friends who had changed in their ideas....
4. Значение идиомы break away[break away] or [break loose] {v. phr.} To liberate oneself from someone or something. Jane tried to break loose from her attacker, but he was too strong....
5. Значение идиомы break-up[break-up] {n.} The end of a relationship, personal or commercial. The break-up finally occurred when Smith and Brown decided to sue each other for embezzlement....
6. Фразовый глагол break into (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: break into (2) Перевод: вмешаться, прервать Пример: Jane broke into the conversation and told us what she knew. Джейн вмешалась в разговор, и сказала нам, что она знала....
7. Значение идиомы break-even[break-even] {n.} The point of equilibrium in a business venture when one has made as much money as one had invested, but not more — that would be «profit.» «We’ve reached the break-even point at longlast!» — Max exclaimed with joy....
8. Значение идиомы break off[break off] {v.} 1. To stop suddenly. The speaker was interrupted so often that he broke off and sat down. When Bob came in, Jean broke off her talk with Linda and talked to Bob. 2. {informal} To end a friendship or love. I hear that Tom and Alice have broken off. She broke off ... Читать далее...
9. Фразовый глагол break in on — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: break in on Перевод: вмешаться, прервать Пример: Jane broke in on the conversation and told us to get back to work. Джей прервала разговор, и велела нам возвращаться к работе....
10. Значение идиомы break one’s balls[break one’s balls] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To do something with maximum effort; to do something very difficult or taxing. I’ve been breaking my balls to buy you this new color TV set and you aren’t the least bit appreciative! Compare: BREAK ONE’S NECK....
11. Перевод идиомы take a break, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take a break Перевод: сделать, устроить перерыв Пример: I stopped to take a break after working all morning. Я остановился передохнуть, после того, как проработал все утро....
12. Значение идиомы coffee break[coffee break] {n.} A short recess or time out from work in which to rest and drink coffee. The girls in the office take a coffee break in the middle of the morning and the afternoon....
13. Значение идиомы break one’s neck[break one’s neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do all you possibly can; try your hardest. — Usually used with a limiting adverb or negative. John nearly broke his neck trying not to be late to school. Mother asked Mary to go to the store when she was free, but not to break her neck over ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы break ground[break ground] {v. phr.} To begin a construction project by digging for the foundation; especially, to turn the formal first spadeful of dirt. City officials and industrial leaders were there as the company broke ground for its new building. See: BREAK NEW GROUND....
15. Перевод идиомы give someone a break, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: give someone a break Идиома: give someone a break разг. Перевод: дать кому-либо шанс, не относиться к кому-либо предвзято Пример: We decided to give the woman a break and not complain about her bad manners. Мы решили дать этой женщине шанс и не жаловаться на ее плохие манеры....
16. Перевод идиомы break one’s word, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break one’s word Перевод: нарушить слово, обещание Пример: The young child promised his parents that he would not break his word. Ребенок пообещал родителям, что не нарушит своего слова....
17. Значение идиомы break into[break into] {v.} 1. To force an entrance into; make a rough or unlawful entrance into. Thieves broke into the store at night. 2. {informal} To succeed in beginning. He broke into television as an actor. 3. To interrupt. He broke into the discussion with a shout of warning. 4. To begin suddenly. He broke ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова breakBreak — ломать, разрушать; перерыв Перевод слова Without a break — беспрерывно to break in two — разломить пополам o break a lock — взломать замок They Broke for lunch. У них перерыв на обед. I hate to Break my promise. Я ненавижу нарушать обещания. I Broke my watch. Я сломал свои часы. Примеры из ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод идиомы break the news (to someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break the news (to someone) Перевод: сообщать кому-либо какие-либо новости, известия Пример: He is planning to break the news about his transfer tomorrow. Он собирается рассказать о своем переводе завтра....
20. Значение идиомы break out[break out] {v.} 1. To begin showing a rash or other skin disorder. — Often used with «with». He broke out with scarlet fever. 2. To speak or act suddenly and violently. He broke out laughing. She broke out, «That is not so!» 3. To begin and become noticeable. Fire broke out after the earthquake. ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы make conversation[make conversation] {v. phr.} To talk with someone just so thatthere will be talk. John made conversation with the stranger sothat he would not feel left out. Mary didn’t really mean what shesaid about Joan. She was only making conversation....
22. Перевод идиомы break a leg!, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break a leg! Перевод: желаю удачи! ни пуха ни пера! (обычно желают актеру перед выходом на сцену) Пример: «Break a leg!» the director called to the lead actor. «Ни пуха ни пера!», крикнул режиссер ведущему актеру....
23. Перевод идиомы break the ice, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break the ice Перевод: растопить лед; сказать или сделать что-либо, чтобы сделать ситуацию менее напряженной, более непринужденной Пример: Andy likes to tell a joke to break the ice — to help everybody relax. Энди любит пошутить, чтобы растопить лед — помочь всем расслабиться....
24. Значение идиомы conversation piece[conversation piece] {n.} Something that interests people and makes them talk about it; something that looks unusual, comical, or strange. Uncle Fred has a glass monkey on top of his piano that he keeps for a conversation piece....
25. Перевод идиомы break a record, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break a record Перевод: побить рекорд, установить рекорд Пример: The team tried hard to break a record during the last week of the season. Команда очень старалась установить рекорд во время последней недели сезона....
26. Перевод слова conquerConquer — завоевывать, покорять Перевод слова To conquer a people — покорить народ when will scientists conquer weather? — когда же ученые будут управлять погодой? to conquer bad habits — преодолеть плохие привычки She was determined to Conquer her fear of flying. Она была полна решимости победить свой страх перед полетами. They Conquered all their ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы beat down[beat down] {v.} 1. To crush or break the spirit of; win over; conquer. All their defenses were beaten down by the tanks. 2. {informal} a. To try to get reduced; force down by discussing. Can we beat down the price? B. To persuade or force to accept alower price or easier payments. He tried ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы take a break[take a break] {v. phr.} To have a brief rest period during thecourse of one’s work. «You’ve worked hard. It’s time to take abreak,» the boss said....
29. Значение идиомы make a mountain out of a molehill[make a mountain out of a molehill] To think a small problem is abig one; try to make something unimportant seem important. You’renot hurt badly, Johnny. Stop trying to make a mountain out of amolehill with crying. Sarah laughed at a mistake Betty made inclass, and Betty won’t speak to her; Betty is making a ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы make or break[make or break] {v. phr.} To bring complete success or failure, victory or defeat. Playing the role of Hamlet will make or breakthe young actor....
31. Значение идиомы break the record[break the record] {v. phr.} To set or to establish a new mark or record. Algernon broke the record in both the pentathlon and the decathlon and took home two gold medals from the Olympics....
32. Фразовый глагол break in (1) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: break in (1) Перевод: пользоваться или носить что-либо новое, пока оно хорошо функционирует, пока оно не потеряло вид Пример: I need to break these shoes in before I go hiking. Мне нужно износить эту обувь, перед тем, как отправляться в поход....
33. Фразовый глагол break down (3) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: break down (3) Перевод: разбить на части и проанализировать, исследовать каждую часть отдельно Пример: We need to break this problem down in order to solve. Нам нужно разбить эту задачу на части, чтобы решить ее....
34. Значение идиомы break one’s heart[break one’s heart] {v. phr.} To discourage greatly; make very sad or hopeless. His son’s disgrace broke his heart. When Mr. White lost everything he had worked so hard for, it broke his heart....
35. Значение идиомы break camp[break camp] {v. phr.} To take down and pack tents and camping things; take your things from a camping place. The scouts broke camp at dawn....
36. Значение идиомы break new ground[break new ground] {v. phr.} 1. To start a new activity previously neglected by others; do pioneering work. Albert Einstein broke new ground with his theory of relativity. 2. To begin something never done before. The school broke new ground with reading lessons that taught students to guess the meaning of new words....
37. Значение идиомы throw a party[throw a party] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a party; have aparty. The club is throwing a party in the high school gym Saturdaynight. The Seniors threw a masquerade party on Halloween....
38. Значение идиомы hold on[hold on] {v.} 1. To keep holding tightly; continue to holdstrongly. As Ted was pulling on the rope, it began to slip and Earlcried, «Hold on, Ted!» Syn.: HANG ON. 2. To wait and not hang up atelephone; keep a phone for later use. Mr. Jones asked me to holdon while he spoke to his ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы out of one’s shell[out of one’s shell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Out of one’sbashfulness or silence; into friendly conversation. — Usually usedafter «come». John wouldn’t come out of his shell and talk to theboys and girls at the party. The other girls tried to draw Ellaout of her shell, but without success. Contrast: IN ONE’S SHELL....
40. Значение идиомы hen party[hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women orgirls are invited. The sorority gave a hen party for its members. Contrast: STAG PARTY. See: GO STAG....