Значение идиомы cold fish

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1. Значение идиомы cold shoulder[cold shoulder] {n.}, {informal} Unfriendly treatment of a person, a showing of dislike for a person or of looking down on a person. — Used in the cliches «give the cold shoulder» or «turn a cold shoulder to» or «get the cold shoulder». When Bob asked Mary for a date she gave him the cold ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы queer fish[queer fish] {n.} A strange or unusual person who does odd things. Uncle Algernon dresses in heavy furs in the summer andshort-sleeved shirts in the winter. No wonder everyone considers him aqueer fish....
3. Перевод идиомы other fish to fry / bigger fish to fry, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: other fish to fry / bigger fish to fry Идиома: other fish to fry / bigger fish to fry разг. Перевод: другие дела, вещи, о которых нужно позаботиться (как правило, более важные) Пример: I think that the man has other fish to fry and will not be happy to continue with his present job. ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы neither fish nor fowl[neither fish nor fowl] also [neither fish, flesh, nor fowl]Something or someone that does not belong to a definite group or knownclass; a strange person or thing; someone or something odd or hard tounderstand. The man is neither fish nor fowl; he votes Democrat orRepublican according to which will do him the most good. Mrs. ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы other fish to fry[other fish to fry] {n. phr.}, {informal} Other things to do; otherplans. They wanted John to be the secretary, but he had other fishto fry. Mary was invited to the party but she refused because shehad other fish to fry....
6. Значение идиомы fish or cut bait[fish or cut bait] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Decide what you want todo and stop wasting time; either act now or give someone else a chanceor turn. Jack couldn’t decide whether to go to college or get ajob, so his father told him to fish or cut bait. «Buy the kind ofice cream you want ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы fish for[fish for] {v.}, {informal} To try to get or to find out, by hinting or by a roundabout way to try to lead someoneelse to give or tell you what you want by hinting. Jerry was alwaysfishing for an invitation to Bob’s house. Near examination time, some of the students fish for information....
8. Значение идиомы kettle of fish[kettle of fish] {v. phr.}, {informal} Something to be considered;how things are; a happening; business. I thought he needed money, but it was another kettle of fish — his car had disappeared. -Usually used with «pretty», «fine», «nice», but meaning bad trouble. He had two flat tires and no spare on a country road at ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы cold[cold] See: BLOOD RUNS COLD, BLOW HOT AND COLD, CATCH COLD or TAKE COLD, IN COLD BLOOD, OUT COLD, OUT IN THE COLD, PASS OUT, STONE-COLD, STOP COLD, THROW COLD WATER ON....
10. Значение идиомы catch cold[catch cold] {v. phr.} 1. or [take cold] To get a common cold-weather sickness that causes a running nose, sneezing, and sometimes sore throat and fever or other symptoms. Don’t get your feet wet or you’ll catch cold. 2. {informal} To catch unprepared or not ready for a question or unexpected happening. I had not ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы out cold[out cold] {adv.} or {adj.}, {informal} Unconscious; in a faint. The ball hit Dick in the head and knocked him out cold for tenminutes. They tried to lift Mary when she fell down, but she wasout cold. Syn.: OUT LIKE A LIGHT. Compare: PASS OUT....
12. Значение идиомы out in the cold[out in the cold] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Alone; not included. All the other children were chosen for parts in the play, but Johnnywas left out in the cold. Everybody made plans for Christmas Dayand Mary found herself out in the cold. Compare: HIGH AND DRY....
13. Значение идиомы fish out of water[fish out of water] {n. phr.} A person who is out of his properplace in life; someone who does not fit in. Because Ed could notswim, he felt like a fish out of water at the beach. She was theonly girl at the party not in a formal dress and she felt like a fishout ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы fish fry[fish fry] {n.} An outdoor party or picnic at which fish are friedand eaten. The guests at the fish fry caught and cooked their ownfish....
15. Значение идиомы cold comfort[cold comfort] {n.} Something that makes a person in trouble feel very little better or even worse. When Tim lost the race, it was cold comfort to him to hear that he could try again in two weeks. Mary spent her vacation sick in bed and Jane’s letter about her trip was cold comfort....
16. Значение идиомы cold turkey[cold turkey] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Abruptly and without medical aid to withdraw from the use of an addictive drug or from a serious drinking problem. Joe is a very brave guy; he kicked the habit cold turkey. 2. {n.} An instance of withdrawal from drugs, alcohol, or cigarette smoking. Joe did a cold turkey....
17. Пословица / поговорка there are plenty of other fish in the sea / there are plenty of more fish in the sea — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: there are plenty of other fish in the sea / there are plenty of more fish in the sea Перевод: свет клином не сошелся Пример: There are plenty of other fish in the sea, I told my friend when she separated from her boyfriend. На нем свет клином не сошелся, сказала я ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы not the only fish in the sea[not the only fish in the sea] {n. phr.} One of many; not the onlyone of the kind; not the only one available. He said he could findother girls — she was not the only fish in the sea. Compare: NOT THEONLY PEBBLE ON THE BEACH....
19. Перевод слова fishFish — рыба, ловить рыбу, удить Перевод слова Salt-water fish — морская рыба fish soup — рыбный суп, уха to fish and hunt — быть рыболовом и охотником to catch a fish — поймать рыбу Chris Fished in his pocket for a coin. Крис выудил из кармана монету. Fish bite at bait. Рыба клюет на ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы cold feet[cold feet] {n. phr.}, {informal} A loss of courage or nerve; a failure or loss of confidence in yourself. Ralph was going to ask Mary to dance with him but he got cold feet and didn’t....
21. Значение идиомы blow hot and cold[blow hot and cold] {v. phr.} To change your ways or likes often; be fickle or changeable. Tom blows hot and cold about coming out for the baseball team; he cannot decide. Mary blew hot and cold about going to college; every day she changed her mind. The boys will get tired of Ann’s blowing ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы drink like a fish[drink like a fish] {v. phr.} To drink in great quantities; to be addicted to alcohol. John is a nice guy but, unfortunately, he drinks like a fish....
23. 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....
24. Значение идиомы throw cold water on[throw cold water on] also [dash cold water on] or [pour cold wateron] {v. phr.} To discourage; say or do something to discourage. Wehad high hopes of victory but our opponents soon threw cold water onthem. Henry’s father threw cold water on his plans to go tocollege by saying he could not afford it....
25. Значение идиомы fish in muddy[fish in muddy] or [troubled waters] {v. phr.} To take advantage ofa troubled or confusing situation; seek personal advantage. Withthe police disorganized after the collapse of communism in Europe, many criminals started to fish in troubled waters....
26. Перевод идиомы catch a cold, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch a cold Перевод: простудиться Пример: I caught a cold because of the rain and the cold weather. Из-за дождя и холодной погоды я простудился....
27. Значение идиомы stop cold[stop cold] or [stop dead] or [stop in one’s tracks] {v. phr.},{informal} To stop very quickly or with great force. The hunterpulled the trigger and stopped the deer cold. When I saw Mary onthe street, I was so surprised I stopped dead. The deer heard anoise and he stopped in his tracks....
28. Значение идиомы in cold blood[in cold blood] {adv. phr.} Without feeling or pity; in a purposelycruel way; coolly and deliberately. The bank robbers planned toshoot in cold blood anyone who got in their way. The banditsplanned to murder in cold blood all farmers in the village by theriver....
29. Перевод слова coldCold — холод, холодный; простуда Перевод слова To catch a cold — простудиться, подхватить простуду cold drink — холодная выпивка a cold stare — холодный взгляд cold facts — голые факты cold reality — объективная реальность I have a Cold. Я простужен. Gosh, it’s Cold. Боже, как холодно!...
30. Перевод идиомы like a fish out of water, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: like a fish out of water Перевод: не в своей тарелке Пример: I was like a fish out of water when I went to the party with my cousin. Я был не в своей тарелке, когда пошел на вечеринку со своим двоюродным братом....
31. Значение идиомы cold war[cold war] {n.} A struggle that is carried on by other means and not by actual fighting; a war without shooting or bombing. After World War II, a cold war began between Russia and the United States....
32. Значение идиомы cold cash[cold cash] or [hard cash] {n.} Money that is paid at the time of purchase; real money; silver and bills. Mr. Jones bought a new car and paid cold cash for it. Some stores sell things only for cold cash. Compare: CASH ON THE BARRELHEAD....
33. Значение идиомы in the cold light of day[in the cold light of day] {adv. phr.} After sleeping on it; aftergiving it more thought; using common sense and looking at the matterunemotionally and realistically. Lost night my ideas seemedterrific, but in the cold light of day I realize that they won’twork....
34. Перевод идиомы the cold shoulder, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the cold shoulder Перевод: холодное отношение, холодный прием, пренебрежение (обычно используется с глаголами Get и Give) Пример: My friend got the cold shoulder when he went to the expensive restaurant. Мой друг встретил холодный прием, когда он пошел в дорогой ресторан. I gave the woman the cold shoulder at the party. Я холодно отнесся ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод идиомы leave someone out in the cold, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: leave someone out in the cold Перевод: оставить кого-либо в стороне, не взять в свою компанию, не разрешить принимать участие в какой-либо деятельности; исключить кого-либо Пример: We made an effort not to leave my friend out in the cold when we were planning the birthday party. Мы постарались не исключать моего друга из планирования ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод идиомы run hot and cold, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: run hot and cold Перевод: иногда быть хорошим, добрым, полезным, уверенным, и т. д., а иногда нет Пример: The reviews of the new movie are running hot and cold and I do not know if I will go to see it. Рецензии на новый фильм то хорошие, то плохие, и я не знаю, пойти ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы fish for a compliment[fish for a compliment] {v, phr.} To try to make someone pay acompliment. When Jim showed me his new car, I could tell that hewas fishing for a compliment....
38. Перевод идиомы in cold blood, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in cold blood Перевод: безжалостно, хладнокровно, жестоко Пример: The family was murdered in cold blood by the criminal gang. Семья была безжалостно убита этой преступной группировкой....
39. Перевод идиомы throw / pour cold water on something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: throw / pour cold water on something Перевод: не поддерживать; отнестись с недоверием, ставить под сомнение; встретить без энтузиазма, отбить охоту; ставить под удар Пример: My boss poured cold water on my idea to change the time of our coffee break. Мой начальник не поддержал мою идею изменить время нашего перерыва на кофе. Don’t ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод идиомы big frog in a small pond / big fish in a small pond, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: big frog in a small pond / big fish in a small pond Перевод: быть важной фигурой в менее важном месте Пример: The woman was a big fish in a small pond when she moved to the small town. Когда женщина переехала в маленький город, она стала там важной персоной....