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Значение идиомы carved

[carved] or [chiseled] or [inscribed in granite]

[written in stone] {adj. phr.} Holy; unchangeable; noble and of ancient origin.

You should wear shoes when you come to class, although this is not carved in granite.

The Constitution of the United States is so hard to change that one thinks of it as written in stone.



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  1. Saskatchewan man’s dying wish was carved into tractor that trapped himCecil Harris spent hours trapped beneath a tractor during a 1948 storm, and that’s where he carved a short but sweet will. SASKATOON — Lawyers call it one of the most unique wills ever written. On Friday, the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law celebrated the 65th anniversary of a will written by farmer Cecil ... Читать далее...
  2. Значение идиомы holy cats[holy cats] or [holy cow] or [holy mackerel] or [holy Moses]{interj.}, {informal} — Used to express strong feeling ; used in speech or when writingconversation. «Holy cats! That’s good pie!» said Dick. «Holycow! They can’t do that!» Mary said when she saw the boys hurting amuch smaller boy....
  3. Значение идиомы stone[stone] See: CAST THE FIRST STONE, HAVE A HEART OF STONE, KILL TWOBIRDS WITH ONE STONE, LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED, PEOPLE WHO LIVE INGLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES, ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS....
  4. Значение идиомы shoe[shoe] See: COMFORTABLE AS AN OLD SHOE, COMMON AS AN OLD SHOE, FILLONE’S SHOES, IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT, IN ONE’S SHOES, SHAKE IN ONE’SSHOES, SADDLE SHOE, STEP INTO ONE’S SHOES, WHERE THE SHOE PINCHES....
  5. Перевод слова nobleNoble — благородный Перевод слова Noble act — благородный поступок noble aims — возвышенные цели noble warrior — доблестный воин a man of noble birth — человек благородного происхождения We entered into a Noble forest. Мы вошли в величественный лес. A Noble anger was gleaming over his wan face. Его бледное лицо излучало благородный гнев. ... Читать далее...
  6. Значение идиомы kill two birds with one stone[kill two birds with one stone] {v. phr.} To succeed in doing twothings by only one action; get two results from one effort. Motherstopped at the supermarket to buy bread and then went to get Jane atdancing class; she killed two birds with one stone. The historyteacher told us that making an outline kills two ... Читать далее...
  7. Shopping for Men’s ShoesCurran: I like these Tennis shoes. I need a new pair. Beth: We’re here to buy you some Dress shoes for attending Chelsey’s wedding. You can’t go wearing those Worn out loafers, and you need time To break them in. Curran: All right. Just pick whatever you think is suitable and let’s go. Beth: Don’t ... Читать далее...
  8. Shopping for Men’s ShoesCurran: I like these Tennis shoes. I need a new pair. Beth: We’re here to buy you some Dress shoes for attending Chelsey’s wedding. You can’t go wearing those Worn out loafers, and you need time To break them in. Curran: All right. Just pick whatever you think is suitable and let’s go. Beth: Don’t ... Читать далее...
  9. Перевод слова constitutionConstitution — конституция, учреждение; телосложение Перевод слова To amend constitution — вносить поправки в конституцию to case-harden the constitution — закалить тело constitution of the universe — устройство вселенной He has a robust Constitution. У него крепкое телосложение. The assembly adopted a new Constitution. Ассамблея приняла новую Конституцию. What’s the chemical Constitution of the dye? ... Читать далее...
  10. Значение идиомы good grief![good grief!] {interj.}, {informal} Wow! Indication of surprise, good or bad. «Good grief,» Joe cried out loud. «Is this all youwill pay me for my hard work?» What a figure Melanie has, goodgrief! I wonder if she would be willing to go out with me. Compare:GOODNESS GRACIOUS!, HEAVENLY DAYS!, HOLY CATS or HOLY COW or ... Читать далее...
  11. Перевод слова originOrigin — происхождение, исток Перевод слова The origin of a river — исток реки the origin of a belief — источник веры the origin of a quarrel — причина ссоры of Scottish origin — шотландского происхождения The word is French in Origin. Это слово французского происхождения. Jupiter was the Origin of the radiation. Юпитер был ... Читать далее...
  12. Значение идиомы first class[first class] {n.} 1. The first rank; the highest class; the bestgroup. The pianist was quite good but he was not in the firstclass. 2. The most expensive or comfortable class of travel; the bestor one of the best groups in which to travel, especially by ship, train, or airplane. Most people can’t afford the ... Читать далее...
  13. Значение идиомы step into one’s shoes[step into one’s shoes] {v. phr.} To do what someone else usuallydoes after he has stopped doing it. When Bill’s father died, Billhad to step into his father’s shoes to support his mother. A coachtrains the junior varsity to step into the shoes of the members of thevarsity team when they graduate. When the boss ... Читать далее...
  14. Значение идиомы set in one’s ways[set in one’s ways] {adj. phr.} Stubborn; opinionated;unchangeable. My grandfather is so old and set in his ways thathe’ll eat nothing new....
  15. Значение идиомы cast the first stone[cast the first stone] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be the first to blame someone, lead accusers against a wrongdoer. Jesus said that a person who was without sin could cast the first stone. Although Ben saw the girl cheating, he did not want to cast the first stone....
  16. Значение идиомы stone’s throw[stone’s throw] or [within a stone’s throw] {adv. phr.} Within avery short distance. They live across the street from us, justwithin a stone’s throw. See: HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP....
  17. Значение идиомы stone-cold[stone-cold] {adj.} Having no warmth; completely cold. — Used todescribe things that are better when warm. The boys who got up latefound their breakfast stone-cold. The furnace went off and theradiators were stone-cold....
  18. Значение идиомы optional origin[optional origin] {n.} Stipulation in international commoditiescontract whereby the seller may ship from either his foreign or hisdomestic resources. Be sure to enter that in the books as anoptional origin order....
  19. Перевод слова carveCarve — резать, вырезать Перевод слова Carved in ivory — вырезанный из слоновой кости to carve one’s way — пробивать себе дорогу to carve meat — резать мясо We Carved an ice sculpture. Мы вырезали ледяные скульптуры. Who is going to Carve the turkey? Кто будет разделывать индейку? Father Carved the ham Отец резал ветчину. ... Читать далее...
  20. Значение идиомы fill one’s shoes[fill one’s shoes] {v. phr.} To take the place of another and do aswell; to substitute satisfactorily for. When Jack got hurt, thecoach had nobody to fill his shoes. Joe hopes to fill his father’sshoes. See: IN ONE’S SHOES....
  21. Перевод слова holyHoly — священный, святой Перевод слова Holy water — святая вода holy ground — освященная земля holy man — праведник, святой We don’t treat the items as Holy relics. Мы не считаем эти предметы священными реликвиями. They were joined together in Holy matrimony. Они были соединены священными узами брака. He sprinkled the coffin with Holy ... Читать далее...
  22. Значение идиомы take the fifth[take the fifth] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Taking refuge behind theFifth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States whichguarantees any witness the right not to incriminate himself whiletestifying at a trial. Alger Hiss took the Fifth when asked whetherhe was a member of the Communist Party. 2. Not to answer any questionin an informal ... Читать далее...
  23. President precedentDifference Between a Bad *President* and a Bad *Precedent* … BAD *PRECEDENT: Tipper: «How does it feel to be the big man, Hon?» Al: «Well Tip, it took 17 lawsuits and 18 months of election recounts, but I’d do it all again.» … BAD *PRESIDENT: Mr. Bush, repeat after me. I do solemnly swear — ... Читать далее...
  24. Перевод идиомы wear the pants, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wear the pants Идиома: wear the pants Перевод: быть хозяином в доме, верховодить в семье Пример: The woman is very strong and is the one who wears the pants in her family Эта женщина очень сильная, и она верховодит в своей семье....
  25. Значение идиомы turn over[turn over] {v.} 1. To roll, tip, or turn from one side to theother; overturn; upset. He’s going to turn over the page. Thebike hit a rock and turned over. 2, To think about carefully; toconsider. He turned the problem over in his mind for three daysbefore he did anything about it. 3. To give ... Читать далее...
  26. Значение идиомы be in someone else’s shoes[be in someone else’s shoes] {v. phr.} To be in someone else’s situation. Fred has had so much trouble recently that we ought to be grateful we’re not in his shoes....
  27. Значение идиомы wash and wear[wash and wear] {adj.} Not needing to be ironed. — Refersespecially to synthetic and synthetic blend fabrics. Dick boughtthree wash and wear shirts to take on his trip. Sally’s dress ismade of a wash and wear fabric....
  28. Значение идиомы leave no stone unturned[leave no stone unturned] {v. phr.} To try in every way; miss nochance; do everything possible. — Usually used in the negative. Thepolice will leave no stone unturned in their search for the bankrobbers. Compare: ALL OUT, BEND HEAVEN AND EARTH, FINE-TOOTH COMB....
  29. Значение идиомы stone-blind[stone-blind] {adj. phr.} 1. Completely blind. Poor Al isstone-blind and needs help to get across the street carefully. 2.Highly intoxicated. George drank too much and got stone-blind atthe office party. See: GET STONED, THREE SHEETS TO THE WIND....
  30. Перевод идиомы a stone’s throw, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a stone’s throw Перевод: недалеко, рядом, близко Пример: The cottage is a stone’s throw from the beach. Дом находится совсем недалеко от пляжа....
  31. Ancients rule!A team of archaeologists was excavating in Israel when they came upon a cave. Written on the wall of the cave were the following symbols in order of appearance. 1. A dog 2. A donkey 3. A shovel 4. A fish 5. A Star of David They decided that this was a unique find and ... Читать далее...
  32. A Negro was travelling in chinaA negro was travelling in china. In a remote village, he came upon an elderly chinaman skipping stones across a lake. At each bounce of the stone off the water, the mountains surrounding the lake echoed back, «CHING…CHANG…CHUN…» The negro was amazed. He asked the chinaman what was going on. «Oh», said the chinee, «magic ... Читать далее...
  33. Перевод слова wearWear — носить, быть одетым Перевод слова To wear the brand of a traitor — носить клеймо предателя to wear a charm against evil spirits — носить амулет, защищающий от злых духов to wear a parachute — надевать парашют What size do you Wear? Какой размер вы носите? What should I Wear today? Что мне ... Читать далее...
  34. Значение идиомы wear out[wear out] {v.} 1a. To use or wear until useless. Bobby got atoy truck that would run on a battery, and he used it so much that hesoon wore it out. The stockings are so worn out that they can’t bemended any more. Compare: GIVE OUT, USE UP. 1b. To become uselessfrom use or wear. ... Читать далее...
  35. Значение идиомы rolling stone gathers no moss[rolling stone gathers no moss] A person who changes jobs or wherehe lives often will not be able to save money or things of his own. — A proverb. Uncle Willie was a rolling stone that gathered no moss. He worked in different jobs all over the country....
  36. Перевод идиомы leave no stone unturned, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: leave no stone unturned Перевод: приложить все усилия, сделать все возможное, использовать все возможности, испробовать все средства Пример: The police left no stone unturned when they were looking for the lost girl. Полиция приложила все усилия, когда они искали пропавшую девочку....
  37. Значение идиомы third class[third class] {n.} 1. The third best or highest group; the classnext after the second class. Mary won the pie-making contest in thethird class, for the youngest girls. 2. Mail that is printed, otherthan magazines and newspapers that are published regularly, andpackages that are not sealed and weigh less than a pound. Thecompany uses third ... Читать далее...
  38. Значение идиомы wear thin[wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or thepassing of time. My old pair of pants has worn thin at the knees. This old dime has worn very thin. 2. To grow less, or lessinteresting; decrease. The joke began to wear thin when you heardit too many times. The teacher’s patience began ... Читать далее...
  39. Значение идиомы stone-broke[stone-broke] or [dead broke] or [flat broke] {adj.}, {informal}Having no money; penniless. Jill wanted to go to the movies but shewas stone-broke. The man gambled and was soon flat broke....
  40. Значение идиомы second class[second class] {n.} 1. The second best or highest group; the classnext after the first. Joe was good enough in arithmetic to be putin the second class but was not good enough for the first. Compare:FIRST CLASS. 2. The place or quarters, especially on a ship, train, orairplane which people travel who pay the next ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы carved