Значение идиомы by the piece

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1. Значение идиомы piece[piece] See: BY THE PIECE, CONVERSATION PIECE, GIVE A PIECE OFONE’S MIND, GO TO PIECES, OF A PIECE, PIECE OF CAKE, SAY ONE’S PIECEor SPEAK ONE’S PIECE, TO PIECES....
2. Значение идиомы all in one piece[all in one piece] {adv. phr.} Safely; without damage or harm. John’s father was terribly concerned when his son was sent to war as a pilot, but he came home all in one piece....
3. Значение идиомы think piece[think piece] {n.}, {slang} 1. The human brain. Lou’s got onepowerful think piece, man. 2. Any provocative essay or article that, by stating a strong opinion, arouses the reader to think about it andreact to it by agreeing or disagreeing. That article by CharlesFenyvesi on Vietnamese refugees in the Washington Post sure was athink piece!...
4. Reading Food LabelsAmy: Put a big bag of those potato chips in the basket. Giorgio: Have you read the Nutritional label on these chips? Amy: No, but look. This doesn’t have very much Saturated fat, Trans fat, or Sodium. Giorgio: Look at the Serving size. It’s three potato chips. How often do you stop at three chips? ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы count out[count out] {v.} 1. To leave out of a plan; not expect to share in an activity; exclude. «Will this party cost anything? If it does, count me out, because I’m broke.» When the coach was planning who would play in the big game he counted Paul out, because Paul had a hurt leg. 2. ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы of a piece[of a piece] {adj. phr.} Of the same kind; in line. — Usually usedwith «with». His quitting the job is of a piece with his droppingout of school....
7. Перевод слова piecePiece — кусок, часть; штука Перевод слова Bony piece of fish — костлявый кусок рыбы a piece of bread — кусок хлеба to sell goods by the piece — продавать товары поштучно Would you like another Piece? Еще кусочек? Pass me another Piece of paper. Передай мне еще один лист бумаги. He choked on a ... Читать далее...
8. 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....
9. Перевод идиомы all in one piece, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: all in one piece Перевод: благополучно, без ущерба, без повреждений Пример: Our furniture arrived all in one piece after we moved. После нашего переезда наша мебель прибыла без повреждений....
10. Перевод идиомы a piece of cake, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a piece of cake Перевод: пара пустяков; пустяковое дело Пример: That job was a piece of cake. It was the easiest thing that I ever did. Эта работа была пустяковым делом. Это было самое легкое, что я когда-либо делал....
11. 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 gave the soldier apiece of his mind for not cleaning his boots. Syn.: TELL OFF. Compare: BAWL OUT, DRESS DOWN, GIVE IT TO, TONGUE LASHING....
12. Значение идиомы cash in[cash in] {v.} 1. To exchange for the value in money. He paid the bill by cashing in some bonds. When the card game ended, the players cashed in their chips and went home. 2. or [cash in one’s chips] {slang} To die. When the outlaw cashed in his chips, he was buried with his ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы last but not least[last but not least] {adv. phr.} In the last place but not theleast important. Billy will bring sandwiches, Alice will bringcake, Susan will bring cookies, John will bring potato chips, and lastbut not least, Sally will bring the lemonade....
14. Перевод идиомы the villain of the piece, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the villain of the piece Перевод: главный виновник происшествия, главный злодей Пример: Mother couldn’t think who had broken the vase. Our kitten turned out to be the villain of the piece. Мама не могла догадаться, кто разбил вазу. Наш котенок оказался виновником происшествия....
15. Перевод идиомы give someone a piece of one’s mind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: give someone a piece of one’s mind Перевод: сказать, выложить все, что говорящий о ком-либо или чем-либо думает; высказать свое недовольство Пример: When I met my friend yesterday, I gave her a piece of my mind. Когда я встретила вчера свою подругу, я высказала ей свое недовольство....
16. Значение идиомы sales check[sales check] or [sales slip] {n.} A paper which the clerk givesthe person who bought something; a paper that shows what you bought ina store and how much you paid for it. Mrs. Smith checked the salesslip with what she bought. Mary brought the sales check when shereturned the dress so she could get her ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод идиомы speak one’s piece / speak one’s mind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: speak one’s piece / speak one’s mind Перевод: говорить откровенно, начистоту; говорить все, как есть Пример: I think that it is time for me to speak my piece and tell somebody about my complaints about our company. Наверное, теперь и мне пора сказать то, что я думаю и пожаловаться кому-нибудь на нашу компанию....
18. Перевод слова potatoPotato — картофель Перевод слова Potato bug — колорадский жук potato digger — картофелекопалка potato combine — картофелеуборочный комбайн Potato skin is very nutritious. Картофельная кожура — очень питательная. Somebody plugged him with a Potato. Кто-то запустил в него картошкой. Chop the Potato into bite-sized pieces. Порежьте картофель на небольшие кусочки....
19. Значение идиомы count off[count off] {v.} 1. To count aloud from one end of a line of men to the other, each man counting in turn. The soldiers counted off from right to left. 2. To place into a separate group or groups by counting. The coach counted off three boys to carry in the equipment. Tom counted ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы piece out[piece out] {v.} 1. To put together from many different pieces; puttogether from odd parts; patch. They pieced out a meal fromleftovers. He pieced out the machine with scrap parts. Thedetective pieced out the story from a stray fact here, a clue there, and a hint somewhere else. 2. To make larger or longer by ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы stand up and be counted[stand up and be counted] {v. phr.} To be willing to say what youthink in public; let people know that you are for or againstsomething. The equal rights movement needs people who are willingto stand up and be counted. If you disagree with the group, youshould be ready to stand up and be counted....
22. Значение идиомы as a last resort[as a last resort] {adv. phr.} In lieu of better things; lacking better solutions. «We’ll sleep in our sleeping bags as a last resort,» John said, «since all the motels are full.»...
23. Значение идиомы in two[in two] {adv. phr.} Into two parts or pieces; into two divisions. John and Mary pulled on the wishbone until it came in two. There was only one piece of cake, but we cut it in two. Syn.: INHALF....
24. Значение идиомы on trial[on trial] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. For testing or trying out for atime before making a decision. I was lucky that I had bought themachine on trial because I didn’t like it and was able to return it. Mother bought a new dishwasher on trial and was trying it outbefore deciding whether to keep ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы when the chips are down[when the chips are down] {adv. cl.}, {informal} When the winnerand loser of a bet or a game are decided; at the most important ordangerous time. Tom hit a home run in the last inning of the gamewhen the chips were down. When the chips were down, the twocountries decided not to have war....
26. Значение идиомы let the chips fall where they may[let the chips fall where they may] {v. phr.} To pay no attentionto the displeasure caused others by your actions. The senatordecided to vote against the bill and let the chips fall where theymay. The police chief told his men to give tickets to all speedersand let the chips fall where they may. Compare: COME ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы say one’s peace[say one’s peace] or [speak one’s piece] {v. phr.} To say openlywhat you think; say, especially in public, what you usually say or areexpected to say. John told the boss that he thought he was wrongand the boss got angry. He said, «You’ve said your little piece, so goon home.» Every politician got up and ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод идиомы a hot potato, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a hot potato Идиома: a hot potato разг. Перевод: щекотливый, спорный вопрос; острый вопрос; щекотливая тема Пример: The issue of part-time workers is a hot potato that we must deal with. Вопрос с рабочими, работающими на неполную ставку, очень щекотливый, и мы должны решить его....
29. Значение идиомы hot potato[hot potato] {n.}, {informal} A question that causes strongargument and is difficult to settle. Many school boards foundsegregation a hot potato in the 1960s....
30. Значение идиомы burst at the seams[burst at the seams] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be too full or too crowded. John ate so much he was bursting at the seams. Mary’s album was so full of pictures it was bursting at the seams....
31. 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...
32. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «It’s a piece of cake»Han Хэн What kind of Chinese food would you like to have? Какое блюдо китайской кухни ты бы хотел попробовать? Joe Джо I’d like to have spring rolls. Я бы хотел попробовать весенние рулеты. Han Хэн Fine. By the way, do you know how to use the chopsticks? Понятно. Кстати, ты умеешь пользоваться палочками для ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы on sale[on sale] {adj. phr.} Selling for a special low price. Tomatosoup that is usually sold for sixty cents a can is now on sale forfifty cents. John and Mary couldn’t sell all of the lemonade attwenty cents a cup so they have it on sale for ten cents a cup....
34. The truth about reusable shopping bagsLos Angeles is the latest American city to ban the use of single-use plastic grocery bags, but experts say their most common replacements-paper and reusable bags-come with environmental and financial costs of their own. Indeed, some reusable bags need to be used over 100 times before they’re better for the environment than single-use plastic bags. ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы cash on the barrelhead[cash on the barrelhead] {n. phr.}, {informal} Money paid at once; money paid when something is bought. Father paid cash on the barrelhead for a new car. Some lawyers want cash on the barrelhead. Compare: COLD CASH....
36. Значение идиомы couch potato[couch potato] {n.} A person who is addicted to watching television all day. Poor Ted has become such a couch potato that we can’t persuade him to do anything....
37. 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...
38. Home ShoppingVictor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what you’re about to do. Julia: I wasn’t going to do anything. Victor: You’re watching the Home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means you’re about to call them and order something. Admit it. Julia: I just wanted ... Читать далее...
39. Home ShoppingVictor: Turn off the TV and put down that phone. I know what you’re about to do. Julia: I wasn’t going to do anything. Victor: You’re watching the Home shopping channel and you have the phone in your hand, which means you’re about to call them and order something. Admit it. Julia: I just wanted ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы cold cash[cold cash] or [hard cash] {n.} Money that is paid at the time of purchase; real money; silver and bills. Mr. Jones bought a new car and paid cold cash for it. Some stores sell things only for cold cash. Compare: CASH ON THE BARRELHEAD....