Значение идиомы by choice

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1. Be yourself — Будь собойEveryone is special because of being different. Personality mostly comes from the inside not the outside. It doesn`t matter what people think of you. The only person who matters is yourself. You should learn that you can`t be loved by everyone. That would be ideal, but it is unreal. In our complicated world it can ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова choiceChoice — выбор, альтернатива Перевод слова Blind choice — случайный выбор careful choice — тщательный отбор difficult choice — сложная альтернатива I did this by Choice. Я сделал это по собственному желанию. They gave us no Choice. Они не оставили нам выбора. You made a good Choice. Вы сделали хороший выбор....
3. Значение идиомы will not hear of[will not hear of] {v. phr.} Will not allow or consider, refuseattention to or permission for. I want to go to the show tonight, but I know my mother will not hear of it. Mary needs another dayto finish her book report, but the teacher won’t hear of any delay. John’s father told him he ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы as — as —[as — as —] — Used with an adjective or adverb in a comparison or with the effect of a superlative. John is as tall as his father now. I didn’t do as badly today as I did yesterday. John’s father gave him a hard job and told him to do as well as possible. ... Читать далее...
5. Choice of parents — Выбор родителейThere are millions possibilities in the world thousands from which may be given to one person. But we often choose from them only one or two. We have a choice since our childhood. We choose the games to play, we ask to buy this or that thing. Parents create our first choice, they influence our ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы go on[go on] {v.} 1a. To continue; not stop. After he was hit by theball, Billy quit pitching and went home, but the game went on. TheTV picture began to jump, and it went on like that until Father turneda knob. I asked Jane a question but she went on reading and didn’tanswer. Mother told Jim ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы tie one’s hands[tie one’s hands] {v. phr.} To make unable to doanything. — Usually used in the passive. Since Mary would not tellher mother what was bothering her, her mother’s hands were tied. Charles wanted to help John get elected president of the class, buthis promise to another boy tied his hands. Father hoped Jim wouldnot quit ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы talk back[talk back] also [answer back] {v.} {informal} To answer rudely;reply in a disrespectful way; be fresh. When the teacher told theboy to sit down, he talked back to her and said she couldn’t makehim. Mary talked back when her mother told her to stop watchingtelevision; she said, «I don’t have to if I don’t want ... Читать далее...
9. The last requestFather O’Grady was saying his goodbyes to the parishioners after his Sunday morning service as he always does when Mary Clancey came up to him in tears. «What’s bothering you so, dear?» inquired Farther O’Grady. «Oh, father, I’ve got terrible news.» Replied Mary. «Well what is it, Mary?» «Well, my husband, passed away last night, ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы get what’s coming to one[get what’s coming to one] or {slang} [get one’s] {v. phr.} Toreceive the good or bad that you deserve; get what is due to you; getyour share. At the end of the movie the villain got what was comingto him and was put in jail. John didn’t think he was getting whatwas coming to him, ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы what for[what for ] {interrog.} For what reason; why? I told Mary whatI was going to town for. What are you running for? — Often usedalone as a question. Billy’s mother told him to wear his hat. «Whatfor?» he asked. Compare: HOW COME....
12. Значение идиомы out of[out of] {prep.} 1a. From the inside to the outside of. Johntook the apple out of the bag. Get out of the car! The teacherhas gone out of town. 1b. In a place away from. No, you can’t seeMr. Jones; he is out of the office today. Our house is ten milesout of town. 2. ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы circumstances alter cases[circumstances alter cases] {formal} The way things are, or happen, may change the way you are expected to act. John’s father told him never to touch his gun, but one day when Father was away, John used it to shoot a poisonous snake that came into the yard. Circumstances alter cases....
14. Значение идиомы let out[let out] {v.} 1a. To allow to go out or escape. The guard letthe prisoners out of jail to work in the garden. Mother won’t letus out when it rains. Compare: LET LOOSE. 1b. {informal} To make come out of the mouth; utter. A bee stung Charles. He letout a yell and ran home. Father ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы have it[have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы in the middle[in the middle] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In between two sides of anargument; caught between two dangers. Mary found herself in themiddle of the quarrel between Joyce and Ethel. John promised Tomto go fishing, but his father wanted him to help at home. John was inthe middle....
17. Значение идиомы take a dim view of[take a dim view of] {v. phr.} 1. To have doubts about; feel unsureor anxious about. Tom took a dim view of his chances of passing theexam. Betty hoped to go on a picnic, but she took a dim view ofthe weather. 2. To be against; disapprove. John’s father took adim view of his wanting ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы at this rate[at this rate] or [at that rate] {adv. phr.} At a speed like this or that; with progress like this or that. John’s father said that if John kept going at that rate he would never finish cutting the grass. So Johnny has a whole dollar! At this rate he’ll be a millionaire. «Three 100’s ... Читать далее...
19. Galsworthy John — Джон ГолсуорсиPopular American writer John Galsworthy was born in 1853. He attended a prestigeous school because his father wanted John to be a lawyer. Thus, John entered the Oxford University. But some time later be told his father about his wish to become a writer. His literally career began at the age of seventeen when he ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы cry before one is hurt[cry before one is hurt] or [holler before one is hurt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To complain when there is no reason for it; become upset because you are worried or afraid. — Used in negative sentences. When Billy went to the barber, he began to cry before the barber cut his hair and his father ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы go chase oneself[go chase oneself] {v. phr.}, {slang} Go away and stop being anuisance. John’s father was busy and told him to go chase himself. The owner of the store told the boys in front to go chasethemselves. Compare: BEAT IT, GO JUMP IN THE LAKE....
22. A wise choiceThe following is a courtroom exchange between a defense attorney and a farmer with a bodily injury claim. It came from a Houston, Texas insurance agent. Attorney: «At the scene of the accident, did you tell the constable you had never felt better in your life?» Farmer: «That’s right.» Attorney: «Well, then, how is it ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы get off[get off] {v.} 1. To come down from or out of. The ladder fell, and Tom couldn’t get off the roof. The bus stopped, the dooropened, and Father got off. 2. To take off. Joe’s mother told himto get his wet clothes off. 3. To get away; leave. Mr. Johnsongoes fishing whenever he can get ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы get going[get going] {v.}, {informal} 1. To excite; stir up and make angry. The boys’ teasing gets John going. Talking about her frecklesgets Mary going. 2. or {chiefly British} [get cracking] To begin tomove; get started. The teacher told Walter to get going on hishistory lesson. The foreman told the workmen to get cracking. Let’s get ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы cut out[cut out ] {v.}, {slang} 1. To stop; quit. All right, now — let’s cut out the talking. He was teasing the dog and Joe told him to cut it out. Compare: BREAK UP. 2. To displace in favor. Tony cut Ed out with Mary. John cut out two or three other men in trying ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы ask for one’s hand[ask for one’s hand] {v. phr.} To ask permission to marry someone. «Sir,» John said timidly to Mary’s father, «I came to ask for your daughter’s hand.»...
27. Значение идиомы keep house[keep house ] {v. phr.} To do the necessary things in ahousehold; do the cooking and cleaning. Since their mother died, Mary and her brother keep house for their father....
28. England JokesQ: What’s the difference between England and a tea bag? A: The tea bag stays in the cup longer. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ... Читать далее...
29. John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counselingJohn and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling. The pastor gets up and hugs Mary, and sits down. He gets up and hugs Mary a second, and third time, and then turns to John and says, «See that, John. Mary needs that EVERY DAY!» John replies, «Well, that’s fine, Pastor. But I can’t bring ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы tear up[tear up] {v.} 1. To dig a hole in; remove the surface of; removefrom the surface. The city tore up the street to lay a new waterpipe. Mother tore up the carpeting in the living room and had anew rug put in. 2. To tear into pieces. Mary tore up the oldsheets and made costumes ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы look after[look after] also [see after] {v.} To watch over; attend to. John’s mother told him to look after his younger brother. When hewent to Europe, Mr. Jenkins left his son to see after the business. Syn.: TAKE CARE OF. Compare: LOOK OUT....
32. Значение идиомы think better of[think better of] {v.} To change your mind about; to consider againand make a better decision about. John told his mother he wanted toleave school, but later he thought better of it. Compare: SECONDTHOUGHT, THINK TWICE....
33. Значение идиомы to the contrary[to the contrary] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} With an opposite result oreffect; just the opposite; in disagreement; saying the opposite. Although Bill was going to the movies, he told Joe to the contrary. We will expect you for dinner unless we get word to the contrary. School gossip to the contrary, Mary is not engaged ... Читать далее...
34. Выбор профессии/ Profession ChoiceНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Profession Choice Выбор профессии My name is Natalia. I’m 15 years old. I study in the 9th grade of the state secondary school. At the moment I’m facing an important period of life when I need to choose my future profession. Fortunately, I can choose from different types ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы call one’s shot[call one’s shot] {v. phr.} 1. To tell before firing where a bullet will hit. An expert rifleman can call his shot regularly. The wind was strong and John couldn’t call his shots. 2. or [call the turn] To tell in advance the result of something before you do it. Mary won three games in ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы fence in[fence in] or [hedge in] or [hem in] {v.} To keep fromdoing what he or she would like to do. Usually used in the passive. Mary felt fenced in because her father would not let her drive a caror have dates with boys. John didn’t like his job because he hadto do the same kind ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы on the sly[on the sly] {adv. phr.} So that other people won’t know; secretly. The boys smoked on the sly. Mary’s mother did not approve oflipstick, but Mary used it on the sly....
38. Значение идиомы get around[get around] {v.} 1a. To go to different places; move about. Mary’s father really gets around; Monday he was in Washington;Wednesday he was in Chicago; and today he is in New York. Fredbroke his leg, but he is able to get about on crutches. 1b. or [getabout] To become widely known especially by being talked ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы let off[let off] {v.} 1. To discharge ; explode; fire. Willieaccidentally let off his father’s shotgun and made a hole in thewall. Syn.: GO OFF, LET LOOSE. 2. To permit to go or escape;excuse from a penalty, a duty, or a promise. Two boys were caughtsmoking in school but the principal let them off with a ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы look oneself[look oneself] {v. phr.} To appear self-possessed and well; look orseem in full possession of your abilities and in good health; toappear all right or normal. Mary had had a long illness, but nowshe looked quite herself again. It had been a big night, and UncleJohn had been drinking freely, but he looked entirely himself ... Читать далее...