Значение идиомы come a long way

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1. Перевод слова improvementImprovement — улучшение Перевод слова Improvement in her work — прогресс в ее работе improvement of service — улучшение обслуживания to bring about an improvement — совершенствовать Are you making some Improvements to your home? Вы что делаете перепланировку у себя дома? The weeks rolled on, but there was still no Improvement in his health. ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы in progress[in progress] {adj. phr.} Going ahead; being made or done;happening. Plans are in progress to build a new school next year. A dog ran out on the playing field while the game was in progress. Contrast: IN CHECK....
3. Значение идиомы break out[break out] {v.} 1. To begin showing a rash or other skin disorder. — Often used with «with». He broke out with scarlet fever. 2. To speak or act suddenly and violently. He broke out laughing. She broke out, «That is not so!» 3. To begin and become noticeable. Fire broke out after the earthquake. ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы break into[break into] {v.} 1. To force an entrance into; make a rough or unlawful entrance into. Thieves broke into the store at night. 2. {informal} To succeed in beginning. He broke into television as an actor. 3. To interrupt. He broke into the discussion with a shout of warning. 4. To begin suddenly. He broke ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы plain Jane[plain Jane] {n. phr.} A common or simple looking young woman orgirl. When we were in school, Ann was a plain Jane, but sheblossomed out and even won the title of Miss Indiana....
6. Значение идиомы variety show[variety show] {n.} A program that includes several different kindsof entertainment. Jane’s father was the master of ceremonies of a variety show on TV....
7. 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....
8. Значение идиомы on pins and needles[on pins and needles] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Worried; nervous. Jane’s mother was on pins and needles because Jane was very lategetting home from school. Many famous actors are on pins andneedles before the curtain opens for a play....
9. Значение идиомы go to show[go to show] or [go to prove] {v. phr.}, {informal} To seem toprove; act or serve to show ; demonstrate. — Often used after»it». Our team beat a bigger team, and it just goes to show you canwin if you play hard enough. The hard winter at Valley Forge goesto show that our soldiers suffered ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы break new ground[break new ground] {v. phr.} 1. To start a new activity previously neglected by others; do pioneering work. Albert Einstein broke new ground with his theory of relativity. 2. To begin something never done before. The school broke new ground with reading lessons that taught students to guess the meaning of new words....
11. Перевод слова progressProgress — прогресс, развитие, достижение Перевод слова Age of progress — эпоха расцвета progress of science — прогресс науки the patient is making good progress — больной быстро поправляется impediment to progress — препятствие на пути к прогрессу How are you Progressing in your studies? Как твои успехи в учебе? Negotiations are in Progress. Переговоры ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы tell tales out of school[tell tales out of school] {v. phr.} To tell something that issecret; tell others something that is not meant to be known. Don’ttell Jane anything. She is always telling tales out of school. Compare: LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, SPILL THE BEANS....
13. Значение идиомы break off[break off] {v.} 1. To stop suddenly. The speaker was interrupted so often that he broke off and sat down. When Bob came in, Jean broke off her talk with Linda and talked to Bob. 2. {informal} To end a friendship or love. I hear that Tom and Alice have broken off. She broke off ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова brokeBroke — безнадежный, бедный Перевод слова To go broke — разориться, обанкротиться stony broke — полностью разоренный the horse broke its leg — лошадь сломала ногу Her car Broke down. Ее машина сломалась. The bank Broke. Банк разорился. Both plans Broke down. Оба плана провалились....
15. Значение идиомы hard sledding[hard sledding] or [rough sledding] or [tough sledding] {n.},{informal} Difficulty in succeeding or making progress. Jane hadhard sledding in her math course because she was poorly prepared. When Mr. Smith started his new business, he had tough sledding for awhile but things got better....
16. Значение идиомы show[show] See: GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD, GO TO SHOW or GO TO PROVE, ROAD SHOW, STEAL THE SHOW, TALENT SHOW, VARIETY SHOW, WHOLE CHEESE orWHOLE SHOW....
17. Micromanaging the StaffBarry: Where are you going? Jane: I’m Checking up on Rudy. I gave him a Task an hour ago and I want to make sure he’s doing it right. Barry: You’re not Micromanaging again, are you? Jane: Of course, not. I’m only going To observe his work and make sure that he’s following the detailed ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы great Godfrey[great Godfrey] or [great guns] or [great Scott] {interj.},{informal} A saying usually used to show surprise or anger. GreatGodfrey! Uncle Willie is sitting on top of the flagpole! Greatguns! The lion is out of his cage. Great Scott! Who stole mywatch?...
19. Перевод идиомы in progress, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in progress Перевод: выполняться; быть в процессе; происходить в эту минуту Пример: The meeting is now in progress so we can’t enter the room. Собрание идет прямо сейчас, поэтому нам нельзя заходить в комнату....
20. Значение идиомы case in point[case in point] {n. phr.} An example that proves something or helps to make something clearer. An American can rise from the humblest beginnings to become President. Abraham Lincoln is a case in point....
21. Перевод идиомы go for broke, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go for broke Перевод: рискнуть всем ради чего-либо; приложить все возможные усилия Пример: We are going for broke to try and win the new contract. Мы рискнем всем, чем можем, чтобы выиграть новый контракт. On my last jump I’ll go for broke. I’ll beat my best mark. В последнем туре я сделаю все возможное. ... Читать далее...
22. Being Unsure and UnreadyAida: When our Bigwigs from the Cleveland office arrive next week, I think we’ll have a lot to show them. Dale: I wouldn’t be so sure about that. Giselle told me yesterday that it’s a Toss up whether she’ll finish the program she’s working on by next week, but Don’t quote me on that. Aida: ... Читать далее...
23. Doing Basic ExercisesJane: I’ve just had the best Workout at the Gym! Arnold: You don’t need to go to a gym To exercise. I exercise right here in my apartment. Jane: Oh, yeah? What can you do in this small space? Arnold: Nearly everything I need to do. Before I do my Calisthenics, I Stretch. And every ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы dig down[dig down] {v.}, {slang} To spend your own money. The school let the club use the bus and driver free for their trip, but they had to dig down to pay for gas and meals. «So you broke Mrs. Brown’s window?» Tom’s father said, «You’ll have to dig down and pay for it»....
25. Значение идиомы rise to[rise to] {v.} To succeed in doing what is expected by tryingespecially hard in or on; show that you are able to do or say what isneeded or proper in or on. Jane was surprised when the principalhanded her the prize, but she rose to the occasion with a speech ofthanks. When Michael became sick ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы go for broke[go for broke] {v. phr.}, {slang} To risk everything on one bigeffort; use all your energy and skill; try as hard as possible. Theracing car driver decided to go for broke in the biggest race of theyear. Compare: ALL-OUT....
27. Значение идиомы go broke[go broke] {v. phr.}, {slang} To lose all one’s money; especiallyby taking a chance; owe more than you can pay. The inventor wentbroke because nobody would buy his machine. Dan had a quarter buthe went broke matching pennies with Fred....
28. Значение идиомы help out[help out] {v.} 1. To be helpful or useful; help sometimes orsomewhat. Mr. Smith helps out with the milking on the farm. Tomhelps out in the store after school. 2. To help especiallyin a time of need; aid; assist. Jane is helping out Mother byminding the baby. When John couldn’t add the numbers, the teacherhelped ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы show one’s teeth[show one’s teeth] {v. phr.} To show anger; show belligerence. He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough businessnegotiation he knows how to show his teeth....
30. Перевод идиомы John Doe / Jane Doe, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Идиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Перевод: имя, употребляющееся по отношению к неизвестному или среднестатистическому человеку; при этом John Doe употребляется по отношению к лицу мужского пола, Jane Doe — по отношению к лицу женского пола Пример: The application forms use the name «John Doe» as the name of ... Читать далее...
31. Фразовый глагол break into (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: break into (2) Перевод: вмешаться, прервать Пример: Jane broke into the conversation and told us what she knew. Джейн вмешалась в разговор, и сказала нам, что она знала....
32. Значение идиомы down on one’s luck[down on one’s luck] {adj.}, {informal} Having bad luck; having much trouble; not successful in life. Harry asked me to lend him ten dollars, because he was down on his luck. The teacher is easy on Jane because Jane has been down on her luck lately. Compare: HARD ROW TO HOE, HARD SLEDDING, ON ONE’S ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы show one’s face[show one’s face] {v. phr.} To be seen; appear. Bill is afraidto show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up. Judy is awonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage. After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to show his face....
34. Значение идиомы stop the show[stop the show] {v. phr.} To elicit such a strong applause from theaudience that the show is interrupted. Pavarotti’s rendition of «Osole mio» always stops the show....
35. Фразовый глагол break in on — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: break in on Перевод: вмешаться, прервать Пример: Jane broke in on the conversation and told us to get back to work. Джей прервала разговор, и велела нам возвращаться к работе....
36. Значение идиомы break one’s heart[break one’s heart] {v. phr.} To discourage greatly; make very sad or hopeless. His son’s disgrace broke his heart. When Mr. White lost everything he had worked so hard for, it broke his heart....
37. Значение идиомы fat chance[fat chance] {n. phr.}, {slang} Little or no possibility; almost nochance. A high school team would have a fat chance of beating astrong college team. Jane is pretty and popular; you will have afat chance of getting a date with her. Compare: GHOST OF A....
38. Значение идиомы go along[go along] {v.} 1. To move along; continue. Uncle Bill made upthe story as he went along. Compare: GO ON. 2. To go together oras company; go for fun. — Often used with «with». Mary went alongwith us to Jane’s house. John just went along for the ride to theball game. He didn’t want to ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы blue in the face[blue in the face] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very angry or upset; excited and very emotional. Tom argued with Bill until he was blue in the face. Mary scolded Jane until she was blue in the face, but Jane kept on using Mary’s paints....
40. Значение идиомы devil to pay[devil to pay] {n. phr.} Great trouble. — Used after «the». There’ll be the devil to pay when the teacher finds out who broke the window. When Jim wrecked his father’s car, there was the devil to pay....