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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.
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- 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 […]...
- 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....
- 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 […]...
- Перевод слова innocent Innocent – 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 […]...
- 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. […]...
- 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 […]...
- 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 […]...
- 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....
- Перевод слова accuse Accuse – винить, обвинять, упрекать Перевод слова To accuse smb. of a crime – обвинить кого-л. в преступлении to accuse of a lie – обвинять во лжи to accuse criminally – обвинить в уголовном порядке to accuse falsely – ложно обвинить Smith Accused her of lying. Смит обвинил ее во лжи. He was Accused of […]...
- 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 […]...
- Значение идиомы clear-cut [clear-cut] {adj.} Definite; well defined. The president’s new policy of aggressive action is a clear-cut departure from his old methods of unilateral appeasement....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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 […]...
- 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....
- 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....
- Значение идиомы in vain [in vain] {adv. phr.} 1. Without effect; without getting thedesired result; without success. The drowning man called in vainfor help. To cry over spilled milk is to cry in vain. Compare: GOFOR NOTHING, NO USE. 2. See: TAKE ONE’S NAME IN VAIN....
- 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....
- Перевод слова vain Vain – напрасный, бесполезный, тщетный; тщеславный, пустой Перевод слова Vain regrets – напрасные сожаления vain attempt – тщетная попытка vain discussion – бесплодный спор vain pleasures – пустые развлечения It is Vain to protest. Протестовать бесполезно. The doctors tried in Vain to pull him round. Врачи безуспешно пытались привести его в сознание. He is the […]...
- Значение идиомы take one’s name in vain [take one’s name in vain] {v. phr.} 1. To call upon as awitness to your truth or honesty when you are lying; swear by untruthfully. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God invain. 2. {informal} To talk about a person or mention his name. “Did I hear someone taking my name […]...
- Перевод идиомы in vain, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in vain Перевод: тщетно, напрасно Пример: I tried in vain to find a good job but it was impossible. Я тщетно пытался найти хорошую работу, но это было невозможно....
- Перевод идиомы play innocent, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
- Значение идиомы come up smelling like a rose [come up smelling like a rose] {v. phr.} To escape from a difficult situation or misdeed unscathed or without punishment. It is predicted that Congressman Brown, in spite of the current investigation into his financial affairs, will come up smelling like a rose at the end....
- Перевод слова prove Prove – доказывать, оказываться Перевод слова To prove a charge – доказать обвинение to prove a deposit – проводить разведку месторождения failing to prove – неубедительный, бездоказательный the report proved false – сообщение оказалось ложным You’re wrong, and I can Prove it. Вы не правы, и я могу это доказать. She Proved to be right. […]...
- 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? […]...
- 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....
- Перевод слова crime Crime – преступление, преступность Перевод слова Accomplice in crime – соучастник преступления to convict of a crime – осудить за совершение преступления to commit a crime – совершить преступление She paid dearly for her Crimes. Она дорого заплатила за свои преступления. Street Crime was rising rapidly in Moscow. Уличная преступность росла в Москве быстрыми темпами. […]...
- When the old golfer died, Peter met him at the gates of heaven When the old golfer died, Peter met him at the gates of heaven. “Sorry, old man,” Peter said, “But I can’t let you in. You see the big book here says you committed one unpardonable sin back in 1978 – You took the Lord’s name in vain during a golf game.” “Oh, yes. I’ll never […]...
- 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 […]...
- Crime and Punishment If we look into history we shall find that laws, which are, or ought to be, conventions between men in a state of freedom, have been, for the most part the work of the passions of a few, or the consequences of a fortuitous or temporary necessity. Observe that by justice I understand nothing more […]...
- Перевод слова protest Protest – протест, возражение Перевод слова Flood of protest – волна протеста, вспышка протеста protest note – нота протеста to submit under protest – неохотно подчиниться I dare not Protest. Не смею возражать. “But I’m innocent!” he Protested. – Но я невиновен! – возразил он. It is vain to Protest. Протестовать бесполезно....
- A nun is walking down a deserted road when A nun is walking down a deserted road when a man grabs her and starts raping her. After the rapist is done, he says, “Hey Sister, what are you going to tell the other Sisters now?” “I’ll tell them the truth, that you grabbed me, threw me to the ground, and raped me twice….unless you’re […]...
- Значение идиомы cut no ice [cut no ice] {v. phr.} To have no effect; achieve no result; be insignificant. The fact that the accused is a millionaire will cut no ice with this particular judge....
- Значение идиомы come to nothing [come to nothing] also {formal} [come to naught] {v. phr.} To end in failure; fail; be in vain. The dog’s attempts to climb the tree after the cat came to nothing....