Значение идиомы come to the point

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1. Значение идиомы matter-of-fact[matter-of-fact] {adj.} 1. Simply telling or showing the truth; notexplaining or telling more. The newspaper gave a matter-of-factaccount of the murder trial. 2. Showing little feeling or excitementor trouble; seeming not to care much. When Mary’s father died sheacted in a very matter-of-fact way. He was a very matter-of-factperson....
2. Значение идиомы facts of life[facts of life] {n. phr.} 1. The truth which we should know aboutsex, marriage, and births. His father told him the facts of lifewhen he was old enough. 2. The truths one learns about people andtheir good and bad habits of life, work or play. As a cub reporterhe would learn the facts of life ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы double-talk[double-talk] {n.} 1. Something said that is worded, either on purpose or by accident, so that it may be understood in two or more different ways. The politician avoided the question with double-talk. 2. Something said that does not make sense; mixed up talk or writing; nonsense. The man’s explanation of the new tax bill ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы hit the bull’s-eye[hit the bull’s-eye] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go to the importantpart of the matter; reach the main question. John hit thebull’s-eye when he said the big question was one of simple honesty....
5. Значение идиомы as a matter of fact[as a matter of fact] {adv. phr.} Actually; really; in addition to what has been said; in reference to what was said. — Often used as an interjection. It’s not true that I cannot swim; as a matter of fact, I used to work as a lifeguard in Hawaii. Do you think this costs too ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы no matter[no matter] 1. Not anything important. I wanted to see himbefore he left but it’s no matter. 2. It makes no difference;regardless of. She was going to be a singer no matter whatdifficulties she met. He had to get the car fixed no matter howmuch it cost. No matter what you try to do, it ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы reach for the sky[reach for the sky] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To put your hands highabove your head or be shot. — Usually used as a command. A holdupman walked into a gas station last night and told the attendant «Reachfor the sky!» Syn.: HANDS UP. 2. To set one’s aims high. «Whymedical technician?» asked her father. «Reach ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод идиомы as a matter of fact, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: as a matter of fact Идиома: as a matter of fact разг. Перевод: на самом деле, фактически, собственно говоря Пример: As a matter of fact, we have been to the art gallery many times. На самом деле, мы много раз были в художественной галерее....
9. Значение идиомы in fact[in fact] also [in point of fact] {adv. phr.} Really truthfully. — Often used for emphasis. No one believed it but, in fact, Mary didget an A on her book report. It was a very hot day; in fact, itwas 100 degrees. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
10. Значение идиомы cat got one’s tongue[cat got one’s tongue] You are not able or willing to talk because of shyness. Usually used about children or as a question to children. Tommy’s father asked Tommy if the cat had got his tongue. The little girl had a poem to recite, but the cat got her tongue. Compare: LOSE ONE’S TONGUE....
11. Значение идиомы beg the question[beg the question] {v. phr.}, {literary} To accept as true something that is still being argued about, before it is proved true; avoid or not answer a question or problem. The girls asked Miss Smith if they should wear formal dresses to the party; Miss Smith said they were begging the question because they didn’t ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова explanationExplanation — пояснение, разъяснение, оправдание Перевод слова After repeated explanations — после неоднократных объяснений by way of explanation — в пояснение, для ясности in explanation of his conduct — в оправдание своего поведения She left the room without Explanation. Она покинула комнату без объяснений. There’s probably a perfectly simple Explanation for all this. Этому, вероятно, ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы talk turkey[talk turkey] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk about something in areally businesslike way; talk with the aim of getting things done. Charles said, «Now, let’s talk turkey about the bus trip. The factis, it will cost each student $1.50.» The father always spokegently to his son, but when the son broke the windshield of the ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы get to the heart of[get to the heart of] {v. phr.} To find the most important factsabout or the central meaning of; understand the most important thingabout. You can often get to the heart of people’s unhappiness byletting them talk. «If you can find a topic sentence, often itwill help you get to the heart of the paragraph,» said ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы shoot off one’s mouth[shoot off one’s mouth] or [shoot off one’s face] {v. phr.},{slang} To give opinions without knowing all the facts; talk as if youknow everything. Tom has never been to Florida, but he’s alwaysshooting his mouth off about how superior Florida is to California. I want to study the problem before I shoot off my face. ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы short and sweet[short and sweet] {adj.} Brief and to the point. Henry’s note tohis father was short and sweet. He wrote, «Dear Dad, please send me$5. Love, Henry.»...
17. Значение идиомы sob story[sob story] {n.} A story that makes you feel pity or sorrow; a talethat makes you tearful. The beggar told us a long sob story beforehe asked for money. The movie is based on a sob story, but peoplelove it....
18. Значение идиомы talk through one’s hat[talk through one’s hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say somethingwithout knowing or understanding the facts; talk foolishly orignorantly. John said that the earth is nearer the sun in summer, but the teacher said he was talking through his hat....
19. Значение идиомы matter of opinion[matter of opinion] {n. phr.} Something that may or may not betrue; something that people do not all agree on. Whether or not hewas a good general is a matter of opinion. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
20. Значение идиомы matter of record[matter of record] {n. phr.} A fact or event that is keptofficially as a legal record. If you are convicted of speeding itbecomes a matter of record. A birth certificate or a marriagelicense is a matter of record....
21. A story with a moraleA man, called to testify at the IRS, asked his accountant for advice on what to wear. «Wear your shabbiest clothing. Let him think you are a pauper.» Then he asked his lawyer the same question, but got the opposite advice. «Do not let them intimidate you. Wear your most elegant suit and tie.» Confused, ... Читать далее...
22. Jokes about the Fighting IrishGallagher opened the morning newspaper and was dumbfounded to read in the obituary column that he had died. He quickly phoned his best friend Finney. «Did you see the paper?» asked Gallagher. «They say I died!!» «Yes, I saw it!» replied Finney. «Where are you callin’ from?» It was general question time on the «Top ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы open question[open question] {n. phr.} A debatable issue. Whether assistedsuicide is legal and moral or not is still an open question, recentpublicity on the matter notwithstanding....
24. Значение идиомы act out[act out] {v.} 1. To show an idea, story, or happening by your looks, talk, and movements. He tried to act out a story that he had read. 2. To put into action. All his life he tried to act out his beliefs....
25. Перевод слова factFact — обстоятельство, факт, истина Перевод слова Dry facts — голые факты fixed fact — твердо установленный факт but this is a fact! — но ведь это правда! This Fact speaks for itself. Этот факт говорит сам за себя. I have already alluded to the Fact. Я уже ссылался на это. Space exploitation is now ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы hash out[hash out] {v.}, {informal} To talk all about and try to agree on;discuss thoroughly. The teacher asked Susan and Jane to sit downtogether and hash out their differences. The students hashed outthe matter and decided to drop it....
27. Значение идиомы question[question] See: BEG THE QUESTION, BESIDE THE POINT or BESIDE THEQUESTION, BEYOND QUESTION also WITHOUT QUESTION, CALL IN QUESTION, INQUESTION, INTO QUESTION, OUT OF THE QUESTION, POP THE QUESTION....
28. Значение идиомы come up[come up] {v.} 1. To become a subject for discussion or decision to talk about or decide about. «He was a good salesman, and price never came up until the very last,» Mary said. The question of wage increases came up at the board meeting. Mayor Jones comes up for reelection this fall. 2. To ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы go on[go on] {v.} 1a. To continue; not stop. After he was hit by theball, Billy quit pitching and went home, but the game went on. TheTV picture began to jump, and it went on like that until Father turneda knob. I asked Jane a question but she went on reading and didn’tanswer. Mother told Jim ... Читать далее...
30. I have a questionA father and son went fishing one day. While they were out in the boat, the boy suddenly became curious about the world around him. He asked his father, «How does this boat float? The father replied, «Don’t rightly know son.» A little later, the boy looked at his father and asked, «How do fish ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы talk up[talk up] {v.} 1. To speak in favor or support of. Let’s talk upthe game and get a big crowd. 2. To speak plainly or clearly. Theteacher asked the student to talk up. Syn.: SPEAK UP. 3. {informal}To say what you want or think; say what someone may not like. Talkup if you want more ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы off base[off base] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not agreeing with fact; wrong. The idea that touching a toad causes warts is off base. When Tomsaid that the teacher’s explanation did not agree with the book, theteacher was embarrassed at being caught off base....
33. Значение идиомы show cause[show cause] {v. phr.} To give a reason or explanation. Thejudge asked the defendants to show cause why they should not be heldwithout bail....
34. This fellow comes to confessionThis fellow comes to confession. «Father, he said, forgive me for I have sinned.» The priest asked, «What did you do, my son?» «I lusted,» the fellow replied. «Tell me about it,» the priest said. The fellow then related his story. «Father, I am a deliveryman for UPS. Yesterday I was making a delivery in ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы beat about the bush[beat about the bush] or [beat around the bush] {v. phr.}, {slang} To talk about things without giving a clear answer; avoid the question or the point. He would not answer yes or no, but beat about the bush. He beat about the bush for a half hour without coming to the point. Compare: BESIDE ... Читать далее...
36. Finding the right answersDid you hear about the 10 year old boy who asked his recently divorced mother her age? She told him that was not a question to ask and that he shouldn’t ask it again. He then asked her her weight. She, once again, told him that she wouldn’t answer the question and that he shouldn’t ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы lowdown[lowdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The inside facts of a matter;the total truth. Nixon never gave the American people the lowdownon Watergate....
38. Значение идиомы in question[in question] {adj. phr.} 1. In doubt; in dispute; being arguedabout or examined. I know Bill would he a good captain for theteam. That is not in question. But does he want to be captain? Contrast: BEYOND QUESTION. 2. Under discussion; being talked orthought about. The girls in question are not in school today. On ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы brush off[brush off] or [give the brush off] {v. phr.} 1. To refuse to hear or believe; quickly and impatiently; not take seriously or think important. John brushed off Bill’s warning that he might fall from the tree. I said that it might rain and to take the bus, but Joe gave my idea the brush ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы add fuel to the flame[add fuel to the flame] {v. phr.} To make a bad matter worse by adding to its cause; spread trouble, increase anger or other strong feelings by talk or action. By criticizing his son’s girl, the father added fuel to the flame of his son’s love. Bob was angry with Ted and Ted added fuel ... Читать далее...