Значение идиомы change one’s tune

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1. Значение идиомы dance to another tune[dance to another tune] {v. phr.} To talk or act differently, usually better because things have changed; be more polite or obedient because you are forced to do it. Johnny refused to do his homework but punishment made him dance to another tune. Compare: CHANGE ONE’S TUNE, SING A DIFFERENT TUNE....
2. Значение идиомы sing a different tune[sing a different tune] or [whistle a different tune] also [sing anew tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk or act in the opposite way;contradict something said before. Charles said that all smokersshould be expelled from the team but he sang a different tune afterthe coach caught him smoking. Syn.: CHANGE ONE’S TUNE, DANCE TOANOTHER TUNE. ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы to the tune of[to the tune of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the amount or extentof; in the amount of. He had to pay to the tune of fifty dollarsfor seeing how fast the car would go. When she left the race trackshe had profited to the tune of ten dollars....
4. Значение идиомы call the tune[call the tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be in control; give orders or directions; command. Bill was president of the club but Jim was secretary and called the tune. The people supported the mayor, so he could call the tune in city matters. Syn.: CALL THE SHOTS....
5. Значение идиомы in tune[in tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. At the proper musical pitch;high or low enough in sound. The piano is in tune. 2. Going welltogether; in agreement; matching; agreeable. — Often used with «with». In his new job, John felt in tune with his surroundings and hisassociates. Contrast: OUT OF TUNE....
6. Значение идиомы change color[change color] {v. phr.} 1. To become pale. The sight was so horrible that Mary changed color from fear. Bill lost so much blood from the cut that he changed color. 2. To become pink or red in the face; become flushed; blush. Mary changed color when the teacher praised her drawing. Tom got angry ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы out of tune[out of tune] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Out of proper musical pitch;too low or high in sound. The band sounded terrible, because theinstruments were out of tune. 2. Not in agreement; in disagreement;not going well together. — Often used with «with». What Jack saidwas out of tune with how he looked; he said he ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы change off[change off] {v.}, {informal} To take turns doing something; alternate. John and Bill changed off at riding the bicycle. Bob painted one patch of wall and then he changed off with Tom....
9. Значение идиомы tune out[tune out] {v. phr.} To not listen to something. «How can youwork in such a noisy environment?» Jane asked Sue.»Well, I simply tune it out,» sheanswered....
10. Значение идиомы tune-up[tune-up] {n.} 1. The adjusting or fixing of something to make it work safely and well. Father says the car needs atune-up before winter begins. 2. Exercise or practicing for thepurpose of getting ready; a trial before something. The team wentto the practice field for their last tune-up before the gametomorrow. Syn.: WARM UP....
11. Значение идиомы carry a tune[carry a tune] {v. phr.} To sing the right notes without catching any false ones. Al is a wonderful fellow, but he sure can’t carry a tune and his singing is a pain to listen to....
12. Значение идиомы change hands[change hands] {v. phr.} To change or transfer ownership. Ever since our apartment building changed hands, things are working a lot better....
13. Перевод слова changeChange — менять, изменять Перевод слова Change of weather — перемена погоды change of scene — перемена обстановки marked change — значительные перемены Can you Change the baby? Ты не мог бы поменять подгузник? The car needs an oil Change. Этот автомобиль нуждается в замене масла. He Changed his name Он изменил свое имя....
14. Перевод слова tuneTune — мелодия, настраивать Перевод слова To tune a piano — настраивать фортепьяно to tune public opinion — настраивать общественное мнение popular tune — популярная мелодия The piano is out of Tune. Пианино расстроено. The Tune is pretty. Эта мелодия прелестна. The place Tuned me to a solemn mood. Это место настроило меня на торжественный ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы in tune with someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in tune with someone or something Перевод: гармонировать, ладить, находиться в согласии с кем-либо, чем-либо, соответствовать кому-либо, чему-либо (обычно употребляется с глаголами Be и Get) Пример: We have been in tune with each other ever since we met at our high school graduation party. Мы ладим друг с другом с тех пор, как встретились ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы change one’s mind[change one’s mind] {v. phr.} To alter one’s opinion or judgment on a given issue. I used to hate Chicago, but as the years passed I gradually changed my mind and now I actually love living here....
17. Значение идиомы change of pace[change of pace] {n. phr.} A quick change in what you are doing. John studied for three hours and then read a comic book for a change of pace. The doctor told the man he needed a change of pace....
18. Значение идиомы change of heart[change of heart] {n. phr.} A change in the way one feels or thinks about a given task, idea or problem to be solved. Joan had a change of heart and suddenly broke off her engagement to Tim. Fred got admitted to medical school, but he had a change of heart and decided to go ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод идиомы change the subject, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: change the subject Перевод: сменить тему разговора Пример: I tried to change the subject when my friend began to talk about the money that I owed him. Я попытался поменять тему разговора, когда мой друг начал говорить о деньгах, которые я ему задолжал....
20. An Irish man went to the courthouse to change his nameAn Irish man went to the courthouse to change his name legally changed. When he replied, the desk clerk asked «Can i help you sir?» Our man said «Yes, I would like to change my name.» «What is your current name?» asked the clerk. «Martin Arsehole,» replied the man. The clerk laughed, and said «I ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы tune in[tune in] To adjust a radio or television set to pick up a certainstation. Bob tuned in his portable radio to a record show. Tomtuned in to Channel 11 to hear the news....
22. Перевод идиомы change one’s mind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: change one’s mind Перевод: поменять, изменить решение, передумать Пример: My friend changed his mind and said that he would not go to the movie tonight. Мой друг поменял свое решение и сказал, что не пойдет сегодня вечером в кино....
23. Change is always for the better — Перемены всегда к лучшемуA change is an act or result of something becoming different. It can be also a fact of a situation, a place or an experience being different from what is usual and therefore likely to be interesting, enjoyable, etc. «Chocolat» is a film that is one of the brightest illustrations for an act of change. ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы change horses in the middle of a stream[change horses in the middle of a stream] or [change horses in midstream] {v. phr.} To make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity. When a new President is to be elected during a war, the people may decide not to change horses in the middle of a ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы stake a claim[stake a claim] {v. phr.} 1. To claim ownership of land by drivingstakes to show boundaries. The gold hunters staked claims in theWest. 2. {informal} To claim a person or thing as your own by somesign. Usually used with «on». George staked a claim on Dianne bygiving her his class ring....
26. Перевод слова pocketPocket — карман; карманный, портативный Перевод слова His money burns a hole in his pocket — деньги жгут ему карман pocket calculator — карманный калькулятор pocket dictionary — карманный словарь I have a hole in my Pocket. У меня дыра в кармане. She put the key in her Pocket. Она положила ключи в карман. He ... Читать далее...
27. Пословица / поговорка he who pays the piper calls the tune — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: he who pays the piper calls the tune Перевод: кто платит волынщику, тот и заказывает песни (т. е. кто платит, тот и распоряжается) Пример: The oil company was paying the expenses for the theater group. However, because he who pays the piper calls the tune they wanted to help decide which plays ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы money[money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
29. Перевод идиомы play innocent, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play innocent Перевод: притворяться невиновным Пример: The little boy played innocent when the teacher asked him about the broken window. Маленький мальчик делал вид, что он ни при чем, когда учитель спросил его о сломанном окне....
30. Перевод слова innocentInnocent — невинный, непорочный, безобидный Перевод слова Innocent life — непорочная жизнь innocent blood — кровь невинных innocent girl — наивная девочка innocent game — безобидная игра She gave me an Innocent gaze. Она простодушно взглянула на меня. Do you think he’s Innocent or guilty? Как вы думаете, он виновен или нет? He says that ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод идиомы have a change of heart, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a change of heart Перевод: изменить свое отношение или решение (обычно с отрицательного на положительное) Пример: I had a change of heart and will let my friend use my car tomorrow. Я поменял свое решение и дам завтра моему другу попользоваться машиной....
32. Перевод идиомы change of scenery, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: change of scenery Перевод: смена обстановки; какое-либо другое место, где все по-другому Пример: My sister and her husband have decided to move because they want a change of scenery. Моя сестра и ее муж решили переехать, потому что им требовалась смена обстановки....
33. Перевод идиомы change of heart, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: change of heart Перевод: перемена чьих-либо чувств, мыслей, отношения касательно чего-либо или кого-либо Пример: The woman had a change of heart and decided to let her child go to the circus. Женщина передумала и решила отпустить своего ребенка в цирк....
34. Перевод идиомы call the shots / call the tune, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: call the shots / call the tune Перевод: быть главным, быть во главе; отдавать поручения, задания, приказы, и т. п. Пример: The vice-president is now calling the shots and is in control of the company. Сейчас во главе находится вице-президент, и он управляет компанией....
35. 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....
36. Значение идиомы come round[come round] or [come around] {v.} 1. To happen or appear again and again in regular order. And so Saturday night came around again. I will tell him when he comes round again. 2. {informal} To get back health or knowledge of things; get well from sickness or a faint. Someone brought out smelling salts ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы put up or shut up[put up or shut up] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To bet your money onwhat you say or stop saying it. — Often used as a command; oftenconsidered rude. The man from out of town kept saying their teamwould beat ours and finally John told him «Put up or shut up.» 2. Toprove something or stop ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы spending money[spending money] or [pocket money] {n.} Money that is given to aperson to spend. When the seniors went to New York City on a trip, each was given $10 in spending money. Father gave John a nickel inpocket money when he went to the store with Mother....
39. Значение идиомы put that in your pipe and smoke it[put that in your pipe and smoke it] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tounderstand something told you; accept something as fact or reality;not try to change it. — Usually used as a command, normally only inspeech, and often considered rude. People don’t vote against SantaClaus, and you might as well put that in your pipe and smoke ... Читать далее...
40. SaxophoneQ: What is the difference between a saxophone and a chainsaw? A: It’s all in the grip. Q: What is the difference between a lawnmower and a soprano sax? A: You can tune the lawnmower and the owner’s neighbors don’t mind if you don’t return the sax when you borrow it. Q: What is the ... Читать далее...