Значение идиомы burn one’s fingers

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1. Значение идиомы burn up [burn up] {v.} 1. To burn completely; destroy or be destroyed by fire. Mr. Scott was burning up old letters. The house burned up before the firemen got there. 2. {informal} To irritate, anger, annoy. The boy’s laziness and rudeness burned up his teacher. The breakdown of his new car burned Mr. Jones up....
2. Перевод идиомы burn one’s bridges / burn one’s boats, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: burn one’s bridges / burn one’s boats Перевод: сжечь мосты; принять решение, исключающее возможность возвращения; сделать поступок, который нельзя будет изменить или исправить в будущем Пример: The man burned his bridges behind him and is unable to work in the same industry again. Этот человек сжег за собой мосты, и сейчас больше не может […]...
3. Значение идиомы burn one’s bridges [burn one’s bridges] also [burn one’s boats] {v. phr.} To make a decision that you cannot change; remove or destroy all the ways you can get back out of a place you have got into on purpose; leave yourself no way to escape a position. Bob was a good wrestler but a poor boxer. He […]...
4. Значение идиомы burn down [burn down] {v. phr.} To burn to the ground; be totally gutted by fire. The old frame house burned down before the firefighters could get to it....
5. Значение идиомы ears burn [ears burn] {informal} To feel embarrassment or shame at hearingothers talk about you. Joan overheard the girls criticizing her andit made her ears burn. Joe’s ears burned when he heard hisclassmates praising him to each other....
6. Значение идиомы burn rubber [burn rubber] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To start up a car or a motorcycle from dead stop so fast that the tires leave a mark on the road. The neighborhood drag racers burned a lot of rubber – look at the marks on the road! 2. To leave in a hurry. I guess I am […]...
7. Значение идиомы cross one’s fingers [cross one’s fingers] {v. phr.} 1a. To cross two fingers of one hand for good luck. Mary crossed her fingers during the race so that Tom would win. 1b. or [keep one’s fingers crossed] {informal} To wish for good luck. Keep your fingers crossed while I take the test. 2. To cross two fingers of […]...
8. Значение идиомы sticky fingers [sticky fingers] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. The habit of stealing thingsyou see and want. Don’t leave money in your locker; some of theboys have sticky fingers. Don’t leave that girl alone in the roomwith so many valuable objects around, because she has sticky fingers. 2. Ability to catch a ball, especially football forward passes. Jack […]...
9. Значение идиомы slip through one’s fingers [slip through one’s fingers] {v. phr.} To escape without someone’sknowing how. Policemen surrounded the building, but the thiefmanaged to slip through their fingers. Mike earns a good wage, buthe doesn’t save a penny. Money just slips through his fingers....
10. Значение идиомы burn up the road [burn up the road] {v. phr.}, {informal} To drive a car very fast. In his eagerness to see his girl again, he burned up the road on his way to see her. Speed demons burning up the road often cause accidents....
11. Значение идиомы money to burn [money to burn] {n. phr.}, {informal} Very much money, more than isneeded. Dick’s uncle died and left him money to burn. When Joeis twenty-one he will have money to burn. Jean is looking for ahusband with money to burn. Compare: MADE OF MONEY....
12. Перевод слова fingers Fingers – пальцы Перевод слова Dexterous fingers – ловкие пальцы to count on one’s fingers – считать на пальцах to snap one’s fingers – щелкать пальцами He snapped his Fingers. Он щелкнул пальцами. We ate with our Fingers. Мы ели руками. His Fingers turned to thumbs. Его пальцы одеревенели. Происхождение слова fingers Множественное число для […]...
13. Значение идиомы snap one’s fingers at [snap one’s fingers at] {v. phr.} To show contempt for; show norespect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. John snappedhis fingers at the sign that said “Do not enter,” and he went in thedoor. The highway sign said “Speed limit, 35 miles per hour,” butwhen a driver snapped his fingers at it by going […]...
14. Where are the fingers? Jon’s working at the lumberyard, pushing a tree through the buzz saw, and accidentally shears off all ten of his fingers. He goes to the emergency room. The doctor says, “Yuck! Well, give me the fingers, and I’ll see what I can do.” Jon says, “I haven’t got the fingers.” The doctor says, “What do […]...
15. Перевод идиомы burn the midnight oil, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: burn the midnight oil Перевод: работать по ночам, засиживаться допоздна (занимаясь или работая) Пример: We burned the midnight oil for three nights in order to study for the exam. Мы три ночи учились подолгу, чтобы подготовиться к экзамену....
16. Значение идиомы slow burn [slow burn] {n.}, {informal} A slowly increasing feeling of anger. The boys kept teasing John, and watched him do a slow burn. Barbara’s slow burn ended only when Mary explained themisunderstanding....
17. Значение идиомы burn-out [burn-out] {n.} A point of physical or emotional exhaustion. There are so many refugees all over the world that charitable organizations as well as individuals are suffering from donor burn-out....
18. Значение идиомы work one’s fingers to the bone [work one’s fingers to the bone] {v. phr.} To work very hard. “Ihave to work my fingers to the bone for a measly pittance of asalary,” Fred complained....
19. Перевод идиомы keep one’s fingers crossed, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep one’s fingers crossed Перевод: скрестить пальцы; надеяться на хорошее Пример: Please keep your fingers crossed that I will pass my exam. Пожалуйста, скрести за меня пальцы, чтобы я сдал экзамен....
20. Фразовый глагол burn down – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: burn down Перевод: сжигать дотла Пример: The children burned the house down while playing with matches. Дети сожгли дом дотла, когда играли со спичками....
21. Перевод слова burn Burn – гореть, сжигать, обжигать Перевод слова Burn ointment – мазь от ожогов to burn bridges behind one – сжигать за собой мосты to burn with hatred – гореть ненавистью I Burnt the toast. У меня тост подгорел. He has money to Burn. У него денег столько что ими камин топить можно. His rudeness made […]...
22. Перевод идиомы have money to burn, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have money to burn Перевод: иметь много денег, и тратить их на ненужные и лишние вещи; иметь столько денег, что куры не клюют Пример: The man has money to burn and is always buying something new. У этого человека куча денег, и он постоянно покупает что-то новое....
23. Значение идиомы finger [finger] See: BURN ONE’S FINGERS, CROSS ONE’S FINGERS or KEEP ONE’SFINGERS CROSSED, LAY A FINGER ON, LIFT A FINGER, PUT ONE’S FINGER ONalso LAY ONE’S FINGER ON, SLIP THROUGH ONE’S FINGERS, SNAP ONE’SFINGERS AT, STICKY FINGERS, TWIST AROUND ONE’S LITTLE FINGER, WORKONE’S FINGERS TO THE BONE....
24. Фразовый глагол burn out – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: burn out Перевод: вымотаться, переутомиться из-за чрезмерной нагрузки Пример: Tom will burn himself out if he doesn’t slow down. Том выдохнется, если не перестанет так много работать....
25. Перевод слова caution Caution – осмотрительность, осторожность, предостережение, предупреждение Перевод слова To use caution – проявлять осмотрительность due caution – должная предосторожность caution indication – предупредительная сигнализация He was Cautioned for speeding. Он был предупрежден за превышение скорости. Caution! Highly flammable liquid. Внимание! Легковоспламеняющиеся жидкости. You should use Caution when operating the electric saw. Необходимо соблюдать осторожность при […]...
26. The Stock Market Heather: What’s the matter? You look terrible. Paul: Haven’t you seen the paper? The Stock market went down a lot yesterday. The NASDAQ is down 100 points and the Dow is down 30! My Portfolio is in big trouble. Heather: I knew you had some Stock options in this company, but I didn’t know you […]...
27. Значение идиомы bum to a crisp [bum to a crisp] {v. phr.} To burn black; burn past saving or using especially as food. While getting breakfast, Mother was called to the telephone, and when she got back, the bacon had been burned to a crisp....
28. Значение идиомы burn the candle at both ends [burn the candle at both ends] {v. phr.} To work or play too hard without enough rest; get too tired. He worked hard every day as a lawyer and went to parties and dances every night; he was burning the candle at both ends....
29. Значение идиомы burn a hole in one’s pocket [burn a hole in one’s pocket] {v. phr.} To make you want to buy something; be likely to be quickly spent. Money burns a hole in Linda’s pocket. The silver dollar that Don got for his birthday was burning a hole in his pocket, and Don hurried to a dime store....
30. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “I’ll keep my fingers crossed” Peters Питерз Please have a seat. Пожалуйста, присаживайтесь. Albert Альберт Thank you. Спасибо. Peters Питерз I’m Mr. Peters. The personnel manager. What can I do for you? Я – мистер Питерз, начальник отдела кадров. Чем могу вам помочь? Albert Альберт I am looking for a position as a sales representative. Я бы хотел получить должность […]...
31. Two ears burned A guy burned two ears… so they were asking him at the hospital how it happened. He said, “I was ironing my clothing and the phone rang… so instead of the phone I picked up the iron and burned my ear…” “But how the heck did you burn the other ear?” The doctor asked. “How […]...
32. Newer homes and furniture burn faster, giving you less time to escape a fire Research shows that 30 years ago, you had about about 17 minutes to escape a house fire. Today it’s down to 3 or 4 minutes. The reason: Newer homes and the furniture inside them actually burn faster. A lot faster. To demonstrate, Rossen Reports went to Underwriters Laboratories in Chicago, where two rooms were built […]...
33. Значение идиомы hang in effigy [hang in effigy] or [burn in effigy] {v. phr.} To hang or burn afigure, usually a stuffed dummy, representing a person who is dislikedor scorned. When the high school team lost the championship game, the coach was hung in effigy by the townspeople. During World WarII, Hitler was sometimes burned in effigy in the United […]...
34. Five fingers A beautiful young woman marries this seventy year old bloke for his money. On their wedding night she joyfully jumps into bed and he holds up five fingers. “Oh darling!” she squeals with delight, Does that mean five times?” “No”, says the old fellow, “it means that you can pick one out.”...
35. Значение идиомы in the market for [in the market for] {adj. phr.} Wishing to buy; ready to buy. Mr. Jones is in the market for a new car. People are always inthe market for entertainment....
36. Значение идиомы live and learn [live and learn] You learn more new things the longer you live; youlearn by experience. – A proverb. “Live and learn,” said Mother. “Inever knew that the Indians once had a camp where our house is.” Janet made her new dress from cheap cloth, and when she washed it, itshrank and was too little. Live […]...
37. Значение идиомы out of stock [out of stock] {adj. phr.} Having none for sale or use; no longerin supply; sold out. When Father tried to get tires for an old car, the man in the store said that size was out of stock and were not soldanymore. So many children have bought balloons that the store isnow out of stock. […]...
38. Значение идиомы for fear [for fear] Because of fear. He left an hour early for fear ofmissing his train. She worried for fear that the child would behurt....
39. Перевод идиомы throw caution to the wind(s), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: throw caution to the wind(s) Перевод: отбросить всякие предосторожности, стать неосторожным Пример: I will throw caution to the wind and tell my boss about my complaints about the company. Без всяких предосторожностей я расскажу своему начальнику свои жалобы на компанию....
40. Значение идиомы charge off [charge off] {v.} 1. To consider or record as a loss, especially in an account book. The store owner charged off all of the last season’s stock of suits. Syn.: WRITE OFF. 2. or [charge up] {informal} To accept or remember as a mistake and not worry about it any more. – Often used with […]...