Значение идиомы come down in the world

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1. Значение идиомы in honor of[in honor of] {prep.} As an honor to; for showing respect or thanksto. We celebrate Mother’s Day in honor of our mothers. The citydedicated a monument in honor of the general....
2. Значение идиомы in a world of one’s own[in a world of one’s own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In theplace where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart fromother people. They are in a little world of their own in theirhouse on the mountain. 2a. In deep thought or concentration. Maryis in a world of her own when she ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы world[world] See: COME UP IN THE WORLD or RISE IN THE WORLD, DEAD TO THEWORLD, FOR ALL THE WORLD, IN A WORLD OF ONE’S OWN or IN A WORLD BYONESELF, IN THE WORLD, LOOK AT THE WORLD THROUGH ROSE-COLORED GLASSES, NOT FOR THE WORLD, ON TOP OF THE WORLD or SITTING ON TOP OF THE ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы come up in the world[come up in the world] or [rise in the world] {v. phr.} To gain success, wealth, or importance in life; rise to a position of greater wealth or importance. He had come up in the world since he peddled his wife’s baked goods from a pushcart. Compare: GET AHEAD. Contrast: COME DOWN IN THE WORLD....
5. Значение идиомы old world[old world] {n. phr.} Europe, the continent; a continental manner. Tom had an old world manner that thoroughly charmed all theladies. Compare: OLD COUNTRY....
6. Значение идиомы in respect to[in respect to] or [with respect to] In connection with; relatedto, about; on. The teacher told stories about Washington andLincoln in respect to the importance of being honest. In respectto your visit with us, we hope you can come before September. There was no shortage in respect to food. Compare: AS TO, INREFERENCE TO, IN ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы lose face[lose face] {v.} To be embarrassed or shamed by an error orfailure; lose dignity, influence or reputation; lose self-respect orthe confidence of others. Many Japanese soldiers were killed inWorld War II because they believed that to give up or retreat wouldmake them lose face. John’s careless work made him lose face withhis employer. The banker ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы on top of the world[on top of the world] or [sitting on top of the world] also [sitting on high cotton] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Feelingpleased and happy; feeling successful. John was on top of the worldwhen he found out that he got into college. When Ruth won firstprize in the contest, she felt as though she was sitting on ... Читать далее...
9. 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...
10. Значение идиомы weight of the world on one’s shoulders[weight of the world on one’s shoulders] or [world on one’sshoulders] or [world on one’s back] {n. phr.} A very heavy load ofworry or responsibility; very tired or worried behavior, as ifcarrying the world; behavior as if you are very important. Don’tlook as if you had the weight of the world on your shoulders, Henry, ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова strangerStranger — незнакомец, чужак Перевод слова Stranger to the proceedings — третье лицо по делу to be no stranger to fear — знать, что такое страх he is no stranger to me — я его знаю, он мне знаком I am a Stranger in these parts. В этих краях я чужой. He is no Stranger ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы for all the world[for all the world] {adv. phr.} 1. Under no circumstances. Bettysaid she wouldn’t marry Jake for all the world. 2. Precisely;exactly. It began for all the world like a successful baseballseason for the UIC Flames, when suddenly they lost to the BlueDemons....
13. Значение идиомы fourth world[fourth world] {n.}, {informal} The poor nations of the world, asdistinguished from the oil-rich nations of the third world. SriLanka will never join OPEC, since it is a fourth world nation....
14. Значение идиомы set the world on fire[set the world on fire] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do somethingoutstanding; act in a way that attracts much attention or makes youfamous. John works hard, but he will never set the world on fire. Mary could set the world on fire with her piano playing....
15. Значение идиомы dead to the world[dead to the world] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Fast asleep. Tim went to bed very late and was still dead to the world at 10 o’clock this morning. 2. As if dead; unconscious. Tom was hit on the head by a baseball and was dead to the world for two hours....
16. Значение идиомы world is one’s oyster[world is one’s oyster] Everything is possible for you; the worldbelongs to you; you can get anything you want. When John won thescholarship, he felt as though the world was his oyster. The richgirl acts as though the world is her oyster....
17. Значение идиомы come one’s way[come one’s way] {v. phr.} To be experienced by someone; happen to you. Tom said that if the chance to become a sailor ever came his way, he would take it. I hope bad luck isn’t coming our way. Luck came Bill’s way today and he hit a home run. Compare: GO ONE’S WAY, IN ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы out of this world[out of this world] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Wonderfully good orsatisfying; terrific; super. The dress in the store window was outof this world! Mother was on TV last night. Isn’t that out of thisworld?...
19. Значение идиомы lose oneself[lose oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To go wrong; miss your way; becomeunable to find the right direction. Fred lost himself in theconfusion of downtown Boston streets. 2. To conceal yourself; hide. The pick-pocket lost himself in the crowd and escaped the police. 3.To become deeply interested and forget yourself; become absorbed. Sometimes Harry would lose ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы out of luck[out of luck] {adj. phr.} Being unlucky; having bad luck; havingsomething bad happen to you. Mr. Jones missed his train and was outof luck in getting to the ball game on time. All of the girls haddates so Ben was out of luck....
21. Пословица / поговорка it takes all kinds to make a world / it takes all sorts to make a world — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: it takes all kinds to make a world / it takes all sorts to make a world Перевод: люди всякие бывают; все люди разные Эквивалент в русском языке: о вкусах не спорят Пример: The woman was wearing very strange clothes. It seems that it takes all kinds to make a world. Эта ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы give way[give way] {v.} 1. To go back; retreat. The enemy army is givingway before the cannon fire. Compare: FALL BACK. 2. To make room, getout of the way. The children gave way and let their mother throughthe door. Compare: MAKE WAY. 3. To lose control of yourself; loseyour courage or hope; yield. Mrs. Jones didn’t ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы in the world[in the world] or [on earth] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Of allpossible things; ever. — Usually used for emphasis after words thatask questions, as «who», «why», «what», etc. Where in the world didyou find that necktie? The boys wondered how on earth the mousegot out of the cage. Betty could not understand what on earth theteacher ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы third world[third world] {n.} 1. The countries not aligned with either theformer U. S. S. R.-dominated Communist bloc or the U. S. A.-dominatedcapitalist countries. New Zealand made a move toward third countrystatus when it disallowed American nuclear submarines in its harbors. 2. The developing nations of the world where the industrial revolutionhas not yet been completed. ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод идиомы not for anything in the world, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not for anything in the world Перевод: ни за что на свете Пример: I will not for anything in the world go to the restaurant with that woman. Я ни за что на свете не пойду в ресторан с этой женщиной....
26. Значение идиомы lose one’s tongue[lose one’s tongue] {v. phr.}, informal To be so embarrassed orsurprised that you cannot talk. The man would always lose histongue when he was introduced to new people. Compare: CAT GET ONE’STONGUE....
27. Значение идиомы in luck[in luck] {adj. phr.} Being lucky; having good luck; findingsomething good by chance. Bill was in luck when he found the moneyon the street. Mary dropped her glasses and they did not break. She was in luck....
28. Значение идиомы press one’s luck[press one’s luck] or [push one’s luck] {v. phr.} To depend toomuch on luck; expect to continue to be lucky. When John won hisfirst two bets at the race track, he pressed his luck and increasedhis bets. If you’re lucky at first, don’t press your luck....
29. Значение идиомы roll out the red carpet[roll out the red carpet] {v. phr.} 1. To welcome an importantguest by putting a red carpet down for him to walk on. They rolledout the red carpet for the Queen when she arrived in Australia. 2. Togreet a person with great respect and honor; give a hearty welcome. Margaret’s family rolled out the red ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова worldWorld — мир, земля, планета, всемирный Перевод слова To come into the world — появиться на свет, родиться a citizen of the world — гражданин мира, космополит the great brains of the world — великие умы человечества All the World’s a stage. Весь мир — театр. His World is a very narrow one. Его кругозор ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод идиомы feel on top of the world, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: feel on top of the world Перевод: чувствовать себя очень хорошо Пример: I feel on top of the world and I plan to go dancing tonight. Я чувствую себя замечательно, и сегодня вечером я собираюсь пойти на танцы....
32. Перевод слова honorHonor — слава, почет, честь Перевод слова To honor a request — выполнять просьбу word of honor — слово чести honor camp — амер. лагерь для «почетных заключенных» I pledge my Honor. Клянусь своей честью. «We plead guilty, Your Honor.» «Мы признаем свою вину, Ваша Честь.» I pledge that I will Honor my wife. Я ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод идиомы set the world on fire, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: set the world on fire Перевод: сделать что-либо очень необычное, выдающееся, что-либо, что может прославить кого-либо Пример: The author has not been able to set the world on fire with his writing but he is trying very hard. Этот писатель не сумел прославиться своим произведением, но он очень старается....
34. Значение идиомы look at the world through rose-colored glasses[look at the world through rose-colored glasses] or [see withrose-colored glasses] {v. phr.} To see everything as good andpleasant; not see anything hard or bad. When Jean graduated fromhigh school, she looked at the world through rose-colored glasses. If you see everything through rose-colored glasses, you will often bedisappointed....
35. Значение идиомы as luck would have it[as luck would have it] {adv. clause} As it happened; by chance; luckily or unluckily. As luck would have it, no one was in the building when the explosion occurred. As luck would have it, there was rain on the day of the picnic....
36. Значение идиомы lose out[lose out] {v.} To fail to win; miss first place in a contest; loseto a rival. John lost out in the rivalry for Mary’s hand inmarriage. Fred didn’t want to lose out to the other salesman. Compare: MISS OUT. Contrast: WIN OUT....
37. Значение идиомы world without end[world without end] {adv. phr.}, {literary} Endlessly; forever;eternally. Each human being has to die, but mankind goes on worldwithout end....
38. Значение идиомы lose one’s temper[lose one’s temper] {v. phr.} To lose control over one’s anger; toget angry. He lost his temper when he broke the key in the lock. Compare: BLOW A FUSE, FLY OFF THE HANDLE. Contrast: HOLD ONE’S TEMPER....
39. Перевод идиомы see the world through rose-colored glasses, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: see the world through rose-colored glasses Перевод: смотреть на мир через розовые очки Пример: She is unrealistic and tends to see the world through rose-colored glasses. Она не реалист, и она смотрит на мир через розовые очки....
40. Значение идиомы not for the world[not for the world] or [not for worlds] {adv. phr.} Not at anyprice; not for anything. I wouldn’t hurt his feelings for theworld. Not for worlds would he let his children go hungry....