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Значение идиомы by word of mouth
[by word of mouth] {adv. phr.} From person to person by the spoken word; orally.
The news got around by word of mouth.
The message reached him quietly by word of mouth.
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- Значение идиомы word of mouth [word of mouth] {n. phr.} Communication by oral rather than writtenmeans. The merchant told us that the best customers he had wererecommended to him by word of mouth....
- Значение идиомы word [word] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, AS GOOD AS ONE’S WORD, BY WORD OF MOUTH, EAT ONE’S WORDS, FROM THE WORD “GO”, GET A WORD IN, GET THE MESSAGE or GET THE WORD, HANG ON THE WORDS OF, IN BRIEF or INA WORD, IN SO MANY WORDS, LAST WORD, MAN OF FEW WORDS, MAN […]...
- Значение идиомы mouth [mouth] See: BORN WITH A SILVER SPOON IN ONE’S MOUTH, BUTTERWOULDN’T MELT IN ONE’S MOUTH, BY WORD OF MOUTH, DOWN IN THE DUMPS orDOWN IN THE MOUTH, FOAM AT THE MOUTH, HEART IN ONE’S MOUTH, KEEP ONE’SMOUTH SHUT, LAUGH ON THE WRONG SIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH, LEAVE A BAD TASTEIN ONE’S MOUTH, LIVE FROM HAND […]...
- Значение идиомы leave word with [leave word with] {v. phr.} To leave a message. Hank left wordwith his secretary where he could be reached by phone while he wasaway from his office....
- Значение идиомы word for word [word for word] {adv. phr.} In exactly the same words. Marycopied Sally’s composition word for word. Joan repeated theconversation word for word. She learned the poem many years agobut she recited it word for word....
- Перевод идиомы a man of his word / a woman of her word, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a man of his word / a woman of her word Перевод: человек слова, хозяин своего слова Пример: He’s always been a man of his word, that I must say. Он всегда был человеком слова, должен признаться....
- Значение идиомы straight from the horse’s mouth [straight from the horse’s mouth] {slang} Directly from the personor place where it began; from a reliable source or a person thatcannot be doubted. They are going to be married. I got the newsstraight from the horse’s mouth – their minister. John found outabout the painting straight from the horse’s mouth, from the painterhimself....
- Значение идиомы have a word with [have a word with] {v. phr.} 1. To talk, discuss, or speak brieflywith. Robert, I need to have a word with you about tomorrow’sexam. 2. To engage in a sincere discussion with the purpose ofpersuading the other person or let him or her know of one’sdissatisfaction. Our boss has been making funny decisions lately; Ithink […]...
- Значение идиомы put words into one’s mouth [put words into one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say without proof thatanother person has certain feelings or opinions; claim a stand or anidea is another’s without asking; speak for another without right. When he said “John here is in favor of the idea.” I told him not toput words in my mouth....
- Перевод идиомы put your money where your mouth is / put its money where its mouth is, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put your money where your mouth is / put its money where its mouth is Перевод: поддержать свои слова чем-либо, особенно, деньгами; действовать, вместо того, чтобы просто говорить Пример: The government might be obliged to put its money where its mouth is to prove its commitment. Правительству, возможно, придется доказать свои слова делом, чтобы […]...
- Значение идиомы loud mouth [loud mouth] or [big mouth] {n.}, {slang} A noisy, boastful, orfoolish talker. Fritz is a loud mouth who cannot be trusted withsecrets. When he has had a few drinks, Joe will make empty boastslike any other big mouth....
- Перевод сленгового выражения bad mouth / bad-mouth / badmouth, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: bad mouth / bad-mouth / badmouth Сленговое выражение: bad mouth / bad-mouth / badmouth груб. Перевод: говорить плохие, нехорошие вещи о ком-либо или о чем-либо Пример: Lisa bad-mouthed her boss at the water cooler. Лиза сказала много плохого о своем начальнике у кулера для воды. I wish people would stop bad-mouthing Cleveland. It’s […]...
- Значение идиомы word to the wise [word to the wise] {n. phr.} A word of warning or advice which theintelligent person is expected to follow. – A proverb. I had oncespoken to him about being late all the time, and thought that a wordto the wise was enough....
- Значение идиомы laugh on the wrong side of one’s mouth [laugh on the wrong side of one’s mouth] or [laugh on the otherside of one’s mouth] or [laugh out of the other side of one’s mouth]{v. phr.}, {informal} To be made sorry; to feel annoyance ordisappointment; cry. Paul boasted that he was a good skater, butafter he fell, he laughed out of the other side […]...
- Значение идиомы get a word in [get a word in] or [get a word in edgewise] also [get a word inedgeways] {v. phr.} To find a chance to say something when others aretalking. The little boy listened to the older students and finallygot in a word. Mary talked so much that Jack couldn’t get a wordin edgewise....
- Значение идиомы last word [last word] {n.} 1. The last remark in an argument. I never winan argument with her. She always has the last word. 2. The final sayin deciding something. The superintendent has the last word inordering new desks. 3. {informal} The most modern thing. Mrs. Green’s stove is the last word in stoves....
- Значение идиомы heart in one’s mouth [heart in one’s mouth] or [heart in one’s boots] A feeling of greatfear or nervousness. – Often considered trite. Charles got up tomake his first speech with his heart in his mouth. My heart was inmy mouth as I went into the haunted house. When the bear came outof the woods towards us, our hearts […]...
- Значение идиомы take the words out of one’s mouth [take the words out of one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say what anotheris just going to say; to put another’s thought into words. “Let’sgo to the beach tomorrow.” “You took the words right out of my mouth;I was thinking of that.” I was going to suggest a movie, but shetook the words out of my […]...
- Значение идиомы take at one’s word [take at one’s word] {v. phr.} To believe everything says; to act on what is said. If you say you don’t want this coat, I’ll take you at your word and throw it away. When the king saidhe wished to be rid of his advisor, a friend took him at his word andmurdered the councillor....
- Значение идиомы leave a bad taste in one’s mouth [leave a bad taste in one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To feel a badimpression; make you feel disgusted. Seeing a man beat his horseleaves a bad taste in your mouth. His rudeness to the teacher lefta bad taste in my mouth....
- Значение идиомы give one’s word [give one’s word] {v. phr.} To seriously promise. “You gave meyour word you would marry me,” Mary bitterly complained, “but youbroke your word.”...
- Значение идиомы mum is the word [mum is the word] You must keep the secret; keep silent; don’t tellanyone. – Often used as an interjection. We are planning a surpriseparty for John and mum is the word. “Mum is the word!” the robbercaptain told his men....
- Значение идиомы bad mouth [bad mouth ] {v.}, {slang} To say uncomplimentary or libelous things about someone; deliberately to damage another’s reputation. It’s not nice to had mouth people....
- Значение идиомы run off at the mouth [run off at the mouth] {v. phr.} To talk too much; be unable tostop talking. “Shut up, John,” our father cried. “You are alwaysrunning off at the mouth.”...
- Значение идиомы live from hand to mouth [live from hand to mouth] {v. phr.} To live on little money andspend it as fast as it comes in; live without saving for the future;have just enough. Mr. Johnson got very little pay, and the familylived from hand to mouth when he had no job. These Indians livefrom hand to mouth on berries, nuts, […]...
- Значение идиомы hand-to-mouth [hand-to-mouth] {adj.} Not providing for the future; living fromday to day; not saving for later. Many native tribes lead ahand-to-mouth existence, content to have food for one day at a time. John is not a saving boy; he spends his money without thought forthe future, and lives a hand-to-mouth life. See: LIVE FROM HAND TOMOUTH....
- Значение идиомы shoot off one’s mouth [shoot off one’s mouth] or [shoot off one’s face] {v. phr.},{slang} To give opinions without knowing all the facts; talk as if youknow everything. Tom has never been to Florida, but he’s alwaysshooting his mouth off about how superior Florida is to California. I want to study the problem before I shoot off my face. […]...
- Значение идиомы make one’s mouth water [make one’s mouth water] {v. phr.} 1. To look or smell very good;make you want very much to eat or drink something you see or smell. The pies in the store window made Dan’s mouth water. The pictureof the ice cream soda made his mouth water. 2. To be attractive; makeyou want to have something […]...
- Значение идиомы foam at the mouth [foam at the mouth] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be very angry, like a maddog. By the time Uncle Henry had the third flat tire he was reallyfoaming at the mouth....
- Перевод слова mouth Mouth – рот; декламировать Перевод слова Straight from the horse’s mouth – из первых рук to mure up one’s mouth – заткнуть чей-л. рот to mouth empty threats – изрекать пустые угрозы to mouth it – ораторствовать They Mouthed the usual platitudes. Они с важным видом изрекали обычные банальности. Stop shoveling food into your Mouth. […]...
- Значение идиомы as good as one’s word [as good as one’s word] or [good as one’s word] {adj. phr.} Trustworthy; sure to keep your promise. The coach said he would give the players a day off if they won, and he was as good as his word. We knew she was always good as her word, so we trusted her....
- Перевод идиомы keep one’s mouth shut, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep one’s mouth shut Идиома: keep one’s mouth shut разг. Перевод: молчать, не разговаривать Пример: I was very angry and I told my friend to keep his mouth shut. Later I had to apologize. Я был очень зол и сказал своему другу закрыть свой рот. Потом мне пришлось извиниться....
- Значение идиомы say the word [say the word] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say or show that you wantsomething or agree to something; show a wish, willingness, orreadiness; give a sign; say yes; say so. Just say the word and Iwill lend you the money. I will do anything you want; just say theword. If you get tired of those pictures, […]...
- Значение идиомы melt in one’s mouth [melt in one’s mouth] {v. phr.} 1. To be so tender as to seem toneed no chewing. The chicken was so tender that it melted in yourmouth. 2. To taste very good; be delicious. Mother’s apple piereally melts in your mouth....
- Значение идиомы keep one’s mouth shut [keep one’s mouth shut] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be or stay silent.- A rude expression when used as a command. When the crooks werecaptured by the police, their leader warned them to keep their mouthsshut. Charles began to tell Barry how to kick the ball, and Barrysaid angrily, “Keep your mouth shut!” Syn.: SHUT UP....
- Значение идиомы keep one’s word [keep one’s word] {v. phr.} To do what one has promised; fulfillone’s promise. Paul kept his word and paid me the $250 that he owedme right on time....
- Перевод идиомы have a big mouth, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have a big mouth Перевод: быть сплетником; быть тем, кто разбалтывает чужие секреты, тайны Пример: My friend has a big mouth so I don’t like to tell him any secrets. Мой друг тот еще сплетник, поэтому я стараюсь не рассказывать ему никаких тайн....
- Значение идиомы man of his word [man of his word] {n. phr.} A man who keeps his promises and doesthe things he agrees to do; a man who can be trusted. My uncle is aman of his word....
- Значение идиомы put in a word for [put in a word for] {v. phr.} To speak in favor of someone;recommend someone. “Don’t worry about your job application,” Samsaid to Tim. “I’ll put in a word for you with the selectioncommittee.”...
- Значение идиомы look a gift horse in the mouth [look a gift horse in the mouth] To complain if a gift is notperfect. – A proverb. Usually used with a negative. John gave Joe abaseball but Joe complained that the ball was old. His father told himnot to look a gift horse in the mouth....