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Значение идиомы come in handy
[come in handy] {v. phr.}, {informal} To prove useful.
Robinson Crusoe found tools in the ship which came in handy when he built a house.
The French he learned in high school came in handy when he was in the army in France.
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- Перевод слова handy Handy – ловкий, умелый; удобный, легко управляемый; под рукой Перевод слова He is handy in the house – он все умеет делать по дому handy volume – удобный для пользования том handy ship – маневренный корабль the post-office is handy – почта рядом It’s quite a Handy little tool. Это – весьма удобная штучка. I […]...
- Перевод идиомы come in handy, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: come in handy Перевод: быть кстати, пригодиться Пример: I think that the small hammer will come in handy to fix the desk. Я думаю, что небольшой молоток будет как раз кстати, чтобы починить этот стол....
- Значение идиомы landing ship [landing ship] {n.} A ship built to land troops and army equipmenton a beach for an invasion. The landing ship came near the beach, doors in the bow opened, and marines ran out....
- Диалог на английском языке с переводом “It comes in handy” Julie Джули Is there anything in particular I should bring to the convention? Что именно мне принести на съезд? Alex Алекс Make sure you’ve got your convention materials. Обязательно имей при себе свои материалы съезда. Julie Джули OK. Are you taking your laptop with you? Ладно. Ты возьмешь с собой свой ноутбук? Alex Алекс Yes, […]...
- Значение идиомы before one can say Jack Robinson [before one can say Jack Robinson] {adv. cl.}, {informal} Very quickly; suddenly. – An overused phrase. Before I could say Jack Robinson, the boy was gone. Compare: IN A FLASH, RIGHT AWAY....
- My favourite book is "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe В топике Моя любимая книга “Робинзон Крузо” я рассказываю о романе Даниэля Дефо, изданном в 1719 году и ставшем литературной сенсацией. Роман демонстрировал неистощимые возможности человека в освоении природы и в борьбе с враждебным ему миром. Во многих странах, за сорок лет, последовавших за публикацией первой книги о Робинзоне, было издано не менее сорока “робинзонад”. […]...
- Значение идиомы out of touch [out of touch] {adj. phr.} Not writing or talking with each other;not getting news anymore. Fred had got out of touch with people inhis hometown. On his island Robinson Crusoe was out of touch withworld news. Compare: LOSE TOUCH, LOSE TRACK. Contrast: IN TOUCH....
- Перевод идиомы before you can say Jack Robinson / quicker than you can say Jack Robinson, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: before you can say Jack Robinson / quicker than you can say Jack Robinson Перевод: очень быстро, почти моментально; не успеть и глазом моргнуть Пример: And before you could say Jack Robinson, the bird flew away. И не успел ты и глазом моргнуть, как птица улетела....
- Значение идиомы just so [just so ] {adj.} Exact; exactly right. Mrs. Robinson likes tokeep her house just so, and she makes the children take off theirshoes when they come in the house....
- Значение идиомы high jinks [high jinks] {n. phr.}, {informal} Noisy or rough gaiety; wildplay; tricks. The sailors were on shore leave, and high jinks wereto be expected. The high school seniors engaged in high jinksafter commencement....
- Значение идиомы turn out [turn out] {v.} 1. To make leave or go away. His father turnedhim out of the house. If you don’t behave, you will be turnedout. Compare: THROW OUT. 2. To turn inside out; empty. He turnedout his pockets looking for the money. Robbers turned out all thedrawers in the house in a search for jewels. […]...
- My Favourite Book – Моя любимая книга (1) My favourite book is “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe. D. Defoe (1660-1731) was a great master of realistic detail. The novel “Robinson Crusoe” was written in 1719. The novel is praise to human labour and the triumph of man over nature. Defoe shows the development of his hero. At the beginning of the story we […]...
- Buying Tools at a Hardware Store Chuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay? Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The Power tools are over there. Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple Hand tools: a […]...
- Buying Tools at a Hardware Store Chuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay? Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The Power tools are over there. Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple Hand tools: a […]...
- Значение идиомы head out [head out] {v.} 1. To go or point away. The ship left port andheaded out to sea. The car was parked beside the house. It washeaded out towards the street. 2. {informal} Leave; start out. Ihave a long way to go before dark. I’m going to head out....
- Значение идиомы to-be [to-be] {adj.} That is going to be; about to become. – Used afterthe noun it modifies. Bob kissed his bride-to-be. The principalof the high school greeted the high school students-to-be on theirlast day in junior high....
- Значение идиомы take French leave [take French leave] {v. phr.} To leave secretly; abscond. Theparty was so boring that we decided to take French leave. Whilethe Smith family was in Europe, the house-sitter packed up all thesilver and took French leave. See: SLIP AWAY....
- Значение идиомы at sea [at sea ] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. On an ocean voyage; on a journey by ship. They had first met at sea. 2. Out on the ocean; away from land. By the second day the ship was well out at sea. Charles had visited a ship in dock, but he had never been on […]...
- Значение идиомы shape up or ship out [shape up or ship out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To either improveone’s disposition or behavior, or quit or leave. When Paulneglected to carry out his part of the research work that ProfessorBrown had assigned him with for the fifth time, the professor cried,”Shape up, or ship out, Paul. I have lost my patience with you!”...
- Значение идиомы build up [build up] {v.} 1. To make out of separate pieces or layers; construct from parts. Johnny built up a fort out of large balls of snow. Lois built up a cake of three layers. 2. To cover over or fill up with buildings. The fields where Tom’s father played as a boy are all built […]...
- Значение идиомы get one’s goat [get one’s goat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a person disgustedor angry. The boy’s laziness all summer got his father’s goat. The slow service at the cafe got Mr. Robinson’s goat....
- Значение идиомы and all [and all] {informal} And whatever goes with it; and all that means. We don’t go out much nowadays, with the new baby and all. Jack’s employer provided the tools and all....
- Значение идиомы make out [make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for ; fill out. The teacher made outthe report cards and gave them to the students to take home. Mrs. Smith gave the clerk in the store some money and the clerk made out areceipt. 2. To see, hear, or understand by trying hard. It wasdark, […]...
- Значение идиомы walk the plank [walk the plank] {v. phr.} 1. To walk off a board extended over theside of a ship and be drowned. The pirates captured the ship andforced the crew to walk the plank. 2. {informal} To resign from a jobbecause someone makes you do it. When a new owner bought the store, the manager had to […]...
- Robinson Crusoe Топик Робинзон Крузо рассказывает о романе Даниэля Дефо, впервые опубликованном в апреле 1719 года. Сюжет, скорее всего, основан на реальной истории шотландского боцмана, отличавшегося крайне неуживчивым и склочным характером. В 1704 году он был высажен по собственному требованию на необитаемый остров, снабжен оружием, продовольствием, семенами и инструментами. На этом острове он прожил до 1709 года. […]...
- 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. […]...
- Значение идиомы salad days [salad days] {n. phr.}, {informal} The period of one’s youth; aperiod of inexperience. He was silly and immature during his saladdays in high school....
- Значение идиомы ride out [ride out] {v.} To survive safely; endure. The captain orderedall sails lowered so the ship could ride out the storm. Jackdecided to ride out his troubles by saying that he had made a mistakebut that he had learned his lesson....
- Значение идиомы brass hat [brass hat] {n.}, {slang} 1. A high officer in the army, navy, or air force. The brass hats In Washington often discuss important secrets. 2. Any person who has a high position in business, politics, or other work. Mr. Woods, the rich oil man, is a political brass hat....
- France Jokes Q: Did you hear about the Frenchman who jumped into the river in Paris? A: He was declared to be in Seine. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]...
- Перевод слова learned Learned – ученый, научный, мудреный Перевод слова Learned scholar – ученый муж learned in the law – сведущий в юриспруденции learned society – научное общество learned book – мудреная книга Bessie’s mind was not quite in tune with the profundities of that Learned journal. Уму Бесси был чужд высокопарный стиль этого ученого журнала. It looks […]...
- Значение идиомы by oneself [by oneself] {adv. phr.} 1. Without any others around; separate from others; alone. The house stood by itself on a hill. Tom liked to go walking by himself. Betty felt very sad and lonely by herself. 2. Without the help of anyone else; by your own work only. John built a flying model airplane by […]...
- Значение идиомы French fried potato [French fried potato] or [French fry] {n.} A narrow strip of potatofried in deep fat. – Usually used in the plural. Sue ordered ahamburger and french fries....
- Значение идиомы heave to [heave to] {v.} To bring a ship to a stop; bring a sailing ship toa standstill by setting the sails in a certain way. “Heave to!” thecaptain shouted to his crew. We fired a warning shot across thefront of the pirate ship to make her heave to....
- Перевод слова France France – Франция Перевод слова To go to France – поехать во Францию newly returned from France – недавно вернувшийся из Франции truncheon of a Marshal of France – жезл маршала Франции Have you ever been to France? Ты когда-нибудь был во Франции? Calais served as a key to France. Кале служило входными воротами во […]...
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- Значение идиомы cheesebox [cheesebox] {n.}, {slang} A small, suburban house built by a land developer available at low cost and resembling the other houses around it. They moved to a suburb, but their house is just a cheesebox....
- Значение идиомы high seas [high seas] {n. phr.} The open ocean, not the waters near thecoast. It was a big powerful liner built to sail on the high seas. The ships of every country have the right to sail on the highseas....
- Значение идиомы high-and-mighty [high-and-mighty] {adj.}, {informal} Feeling more important orsuperior to someone else; too proud of yourself. John wasn’tinvited to the party, because he acted too high-and-mighty. Marybecome high-and-mighty when she won the prize, and Joan would not goaround with her any more. Compare: STUCK-UP....
- Значение идиомы jerry-built [jerry-built] {adj.} 1. Built poorly or carelessly of cheapmaterials; easily broken. That jerry-built cabin will blow apart ina strong wind. 2. Done without careful preparation or thought;planned too quickly. When the regular television program didn’tcome on, a jerry-built program was substituted at the last minute....