Значение идиомы clear-cut

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1. Значение идиомы in the clear [in the clear] {adj. phr.} 1. Free of anything that makes moving orseeing difficult; with nothing to limit action. The plane climbedabove the clouds and was flying in the clear. Jack passed the ballto Tim, who was in the clear and ran for a touchdown. 2. {informal}Free of blame or suspicion; not thought to be […]...
2. Значение идиомы clear up [clear up] {v.} 1. To make plain or clear; explain; solve. The teacher cleared up the harder parts of the story. Maybe we can clear up your problem. 2. To become clear. The weather cleared up after the storm. 3. To cure. The pills cleared up his stomach trouble. 4. To put back into a […]...
3. Значение идиомы clear [clear] See: COAST IS CLEAR, IN THE CLEAR, OUT OF THE BLUE or OUT OF A CLEAR SKY or OUT OF A CLEAR BLUE SKY, SEE ONE’S WAY CLEAR, STEER CLEAR OF....
4. Значение идиомы coast is clear [coast is clear] No enemy or danger is in sight; there is no one to see you. When the teacher had disappeared around the corner, John said, “Come on, the coast is clear”. The men knew when the night watchman would pass. When he had gone, and the coast was clear, they robbed the safe. […]...
5. Значение идиомы steer clear of [steer clear of] {v.} 1. To steer a safe distance from; go aroundwithout touching. A ship steers clear of a rocky shore in stormyweather. 2. {informal} To stay away from; keep from going near. Fred was angry at Bill, and Bill was steering clear of him. Somewords Martha always spells wrong. She tries to steer […]...
6. Значение идиомы clear out [clear out] {v.} 1. To take everything out of; empty. When Bill was moved to another class he cleared out his desk. 2. {informal} To leave suddenly; go away; depart. The cop told the boys to clear out. Bob cleared out without paying his room rent. Clear out of here! You’re bothering me. Compare: BEAT […]...
7. Значение идиомы clear-eyed [clear-eyed] {adj.} Understanding problems or events clearly; being able to tell very well the results of a way of acting. Tom is very clear-eyed. He knows he doesn’t have much chance of winning the race, but he will try his best. He is a clear-eyed and independent commentator on the news....
8. Перевод слова clear Clear – светлый, ясный, прозрачный Перевод слова Clear glass – прозрачное стекло clear day – ясный день clear conclusion – ясный вывод Clear this with the boss. Согласуй это с шефом. I get a Clear £50 a week. Я получаю £50 в неделю чистыми. A good walk might Clear my head. Хорошая прогулка может прочистить […]...
9. Значение идиомы see one’s way clear [see one’s way clear] {v. phr.} To know no reason for not doingsomething; feel that you are free. John finally saw his way clearto help his friends. Mary had to do her homework and help hermother before she could see her way clear to go to the movies withJane....
10. Значение идиомы clear one’s name [clear one’s name] {v. phr.} To prove someone is innocent of a crime or misdeed of which he has been accused. The falsely accused rapist has been trying in vain to clear his name....
11. Перевод идиомы out of a clear (blue) sky, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: out of a clear (blue) sky Идиома: out of a clear (blue) sky Перевод: неожиданно, внезапно; словно из ниоткуда Пример: The boy asked his girlfriend, out of a clear blue sky, to get married. Парень внезапно попросил девушку выйти за него замуж....
12. Значение идиомы clear the decks [clear the decks] {v. phr.} To put everything in readiness for a major activity; to eliminate unessentials. The governor urged the State Assembly to clear the decks of all but the most pressing issues to vote on....
13. Перевод идиомы clear the air, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: clear the air Перевод: разрешить все споры, недомолвки; положить конец недоразумениям Пример: We had a big argument but now it is time to clear the air. Мы сильно поспорили, но сейчас пора мириться....
14. Перевод идиомы the coast is clear, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: the coast is clear Перевод: путь свободен, препятствий нет Пример: When the coast is clear we will try to enter the building. Когда путь будет свободен, мы попытаемся зайти в здание....
15. Перевод идиомы make someone’s position clear, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make someone’s position clear Перевод: делать ясной свою позицию, точку зрения по какому-либо вопросу Пример: The politician made his position clear on the issue of taxes. Политик ясно изложил свое отношение к вопросу о налогах....
16. Перевод идиомы clear someone’s name, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: clear someone’s name Перевод: вернуть себе доброе имя; доказать, что кто-либо не виновен в чем-либо Пример: The man tried very hard to clear his name regarding his past criminal activity. Мужчина очень старался вернуть себе доброе имя из-за своего преступного прошлого....
17. Фразовый глагол clear out – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: clear out Фразовый глагол: clear out разг. Перевод: уходить, уезжать Пример: Everybody clear out! We’re closed. Просим всех удалиться! Мы закрыты....
18. Перевод идиомы smooth / clear / plain sailing, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: smooth / clear / plain sailing Перевод: простое, легкое дело, пустяки Пример: After we left the city it was smooth sailing on the highway until we got to our destination. После того, как мы выехали из города, по шоссе ехать было легко, вплоть до нашего места назначения. Once you’ve passed that exam, it will […]...
19. Фразовый глагол clear up (1) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: clear up (1) Перевод: выяснять, выясняться Пример: I need to clear it up before meeting with them. Мне нужно выяснить это до того, как я встречусь с ними....
20. Фразовый глагол clear up (2) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: clear up (2) Перевод: проясниться, улучшаться (о погоде) Пример: The weather forecast says that the skies will clear up toward the evening. В прогнозе погоды говорится, что ближе к вечеру небо должно расчиститься....
21. Значение идиомы clear the air [clear the air] {v. phr.} To remove angry feelings, misunderstanding, or confusion. The President’s statement that he would run for office again cleared the air of rumors and guessing. When Bill was angry at Bob, Bob made a joke, and it cleared the air between them....
22. Перевод слова aggressive Aggressive – аггрессивный, напористый Перевод слова Aggressive advertising – агрессивная реклама aggressive salesman – напористый торговый агент aggressive crime – агрессивное, насильственное преступление Jim’s voice became Aggressive. Голос Джима стал агрессивным. A successful businessman has to be Aggressive. Успешный бизнесмен должен быть агрессивным. I fear she might get Aggressive. Я боюсь, что она может стать […]...
23. Перевод слова definite Definite – ясный, точный, определенный Перевод слова Definite period – определенный период definite dimensions – точные размеры definite answer – ясный и точный ответ the definite article – определенный артикль She was Definite about it. У нее было четкое мнение на этот счет. The answer is a Definite no. Ответ на этот вопрос – определенно […]...
24. Перевод слова departure Departure – отъезд, отправление; отклонение Перевод слова The signal of departure – сигнал к отправлению departure from normal – отклонение от нормы the hour of departure – время отправления There are 40 minutes before flight Departure. До вылета осталось сорок минут. The quarrel has hastened her Departure. Ссора ускорила ее отъезд. What is your time […]...
25. Перевод слова policy Policy – политика, система, методика Перевод слова Carrot-and-stick policy – политика кнута и пряника first-in-first-out policy – очередность обслуживания в порядке поступления employment policy – политика полной занятости to adopt a policy – принимать курс Honesty is the best Policy. Честность – лучшая политика. It was bad Policy to attempt disguise. Притворяться было глупо. The […]...
26. Being Clear or Confusing Laurent: So I’m Confused. Who’s David again? Bethany: David is my roommate’s friend’s brother. Haven’t you been listening? Laurent: I have, but how am I supposed To keep all of these people straight? Your stories are always so Convoluted, with too many Twists and turns. Why don’t you try telling a Straightforward story For once? […]...
27. Значение идиомы get across [get across] {v.} 1. To explain clearly, make clear; tomake clear the meaning of. Mr. Brown is a good coach because he canget across the plays. Syn.: PUT ACROSS. 2. To become clear. Theteacher tried to explain the problem, but the explanation did not getacross to the class....
28. Перевод слова action Action – действие, деятельность, поступок, работа Перевод слова Clarion call to action – громкий призыв к действию a coherent plan for action – согласованный план действий to compromise an action – закончить дело миром consecution of action – последовательность действий Lights, camera, Action! Свет, камера, мотор! Now’s the time for Action. Пришло время действовать. The […]...
29. Значение идиомы middle-of-the-road [middle-of-the-road] {adj.} Favoring action halfway between twoopposite movements or ideas; with ideas halfway between two oppositesides; seeing good on both sides. The men who wrote theConstitution followed a middle-of-the-road plan on whether greaterpower belonged to the United States government or to the separatestates. Senator Jones favors a middle-of-the-road policy in thelabor-management dispute....
30. Значение идиомы open-door policy [open-door policy] {n. phr.} A policy that states that newcomersare welcome to join the company, firm, or country in question. During the nineteenth century the United States had an open-doorpolicy regarding immigration....
31. Значение идиомы out of the blue [out of the blue] or [out of a clear sky] or [out of a clear bluesky] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Without any warning; by surprise;unexpectedly. At the last minute Johnny came out of the blue tocatch the pass and score a touchdown. The cowboy thought he wasalone but suddenly out of a clear sky there were […]...
32. Значение идиомы out of action [out of action] {adv. phr.} Useless; crippled; damaged so as to bequiescent. American bombers put Nazi heavy industry out of actionduring World War II. When I broke my leg I was out of action forthe entire football season....
33. Значение идиомы follow through [follow through] {v. phr.} 1. To finish a movement that you havestarted; continue an action to its natural ending. A footballpasser should follow through after he throws the ball. 2. To finishan action that you have started. Bob drew plans for a table for hismother, but he did not follow through by making it....
34. How Shit Happens In the Beginning was The Plan And then came the Assumptions And the Assumptions were without form And the Plan was completely without substance And the darkness was upon the face of the Workers And the Workers spoke amongst themselves, saying “It is a crock of shit, and it stinketh.” And the Workers went unto […]...
35. Перевод идиомы a course of action, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a course of action Перевод: ход действий; что-либо, чего нужно придерживаться, чтобы что-либо сделать Пример: We decided on our course of action before we told our boss about our decision. Мы продумали ход действий до того, как рассказали своему начальнику о нашем решении....
36. Значение идиомы bum around [bum around] {v. phr.}, {slang} To aimlessly wander in no definite direction, like a vagabond. Jim had been bumming around in the desert for three days and nights before he was able to remember how he got there in the first place....
37. Значение идиомы carry through [carry through] {v.} 1a. To put into action. Mr. Green was notable to carry through his plans for a hike because he broke his leg. 1b. To do something you have planned; put a plan into action. Jean makes good plans but she cannot carry through with any of them. Compare: GO THROUGH WITH, CARRY […]...
38. Перевод идиомы all talk (and no action), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all talk (and no action) Перевод: пустые разговоры; говорить о том, чтобы сделать что-либо, но так и не делать этого Пример: Our boss is all talk and no action and nothing new is ever done in our department. Наш начальник постоянно ведет пустые разговоры, и в нашем отделении никогда не делается ничего нового....
39. El delicatassen Tower: “Eastern 702, cleared for takeoff, contact Departure on 124.7” Eastern 702: “Tower, Eastern 702 switching to Departure… by the way, as we lifted off we saw some kind of dead animal on the far end of the runway.” Tower: “Continental 635, cleared for takeoff, contact Departure on 124.7… did you copy the report from […]...
40. Значение идиомы send-off [send-off] {n. phr.} A demonstration of affection or respect atsomeone’s departure, as a retirement ceremony. When our colleagueretired after 35 years of teaching, we all got together at the FacultyClub and gave him a terrific send-off....