Значение идиомы come true

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1. Перевод идиомы true to form / true to type, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: true to form / true to type Перевод: как всегда, как обычно, как ожидается; по образцу Пример: True to form, our teacher refused to accept our papers late. Как и ожидалось, наш учитель отказался принимать работы с опозданием....
2. Перевод идиомы tried and true / tried-and-true, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: tried and true / tried-and-true Перевод: проверенный временем, испытанный временем Пример: I know a tried-and-true method to remove stains from a carpet. Я знаю проверенный временем метод удаления пятен с ковра....
3. Значение идиомы hold true [hold true] or [hold good] {v. phr.} To remain true. It hasalways held true that man cannot live without laws. Bob is a goodboy and that holds true of Jim....
4. Значение идиомы ring true [ring true] {v. phr.} To have a tone of genuineness; soundconvincing. I believed his sob story about how he lost his fortune, because somehow it all rang true....
5. Значение идиомы run true to form [run true to form] {v. phr.} To follow a usual way; act asexpected; agree with how a person usually acts. The little boy’sactions ran true to form. He bothered his mother until she gave himhis way. Compare: PAR FOR THE COURSE....
6. Перевод идиомы come true, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: come true Перевод: осуществиться, произойти на самом деле Пример: The young girl is working hard to make her dreams come true. Молодая девушка очень старается реализовать свои мечты....
7. Значение идиомы daylight saving time [daylight saving time] also [daylight saving] or [daylight time] or [fast time] {n.} A way of keeping time in summer that is one or two hours ahead of standard time. – Abbreviation DST. Many places in the United States keep their clocks on daylight saving time in the summer; in this way people get up […]...
8. Перевод идиомы true to one’s word, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: true to one’s word Перевод: верный своему слову Пример: My friend was true to his word and was waiting for me exactly at the time that we had agreed upon. Мой друг сдержал свое слово, и ждал меня в точно назначенное время....
9. Перевод слова true True – верно, правильный, правдивый, истина Перевод слова True story – правдивая история true friend – верный друг out of true – плохо установленный; неточный Can it be True? Неужели это правда? I affirm that it is True. Я подтверждаю, что это правда. “It will be difficult.”This is True.” – Это будет трудно. – Это […]...
10. Перевод идиомы too good to be true, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: too good to be true Перевод: слишком хорошо, чтобы быть правдой Пример: The offer was too good to be true and I did not believe that it was possible. Предложение было слишком хорошим, чтобы быть правдой, и я не поверил, что такое возможно....
11. Значение идиомы plan on [plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. – Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to […]...
12. Перевод идиомы on vacation, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on vacation Перевод: в отпуске Пример: I plan to be on vacation for the first two weeks of March. Я собираюсь отправиться в отпуск в первые две недели марта....
13. Значение идиомы upset the applecart [upset the applecart] or [upset one’s applecart] {v. phr.},{informal} To ruin a plan or what is being done, often by surprise oraccident; change how things are or are being done, often unexpectedly;ruin or mix up another person’s success or plan for success. Johnupset the other team’s applecart by hitting a home run in the lastinning […]...
14. Перевод слова dream Dream – сон, мечта Перевод слова In a dream – во сне childhood dream – детская мечта a dream comes true – мечта сбывается Dreams go by opposites. Наяву все наоборот. How did you Dream up that idea? И как ты такое выдумал? She appeared to him in a Dream. Она приснилась ему....
15. Значение идиомы God forbid [God forbid] {interj.} May God prevent ;I hope that will not happen or is not true. Someone told theworried mother that her son might have drowned. She said, “Godforbid!” God forbid that the dam break and flood the valley! Compare: PERISH THE THOUGHT....
16. Значение идиомы save face [save face] {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, ordignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hidesomething that may cause you shame. The policeman was caughtaccepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was money owedto him. Bill would not play in the game because he knew […]...
17. Значение идиомы bring to pass [bring to pass] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make happen; succeed in causing. By much planning, the mother brought the marriage to pass. The change in the law was slow in coming, and it took a disaster to bring it to pass. Compare: BRING ABOUT, COME TO PASS....
18. Значение идиомы hand-to-mouth [hand-to-mouth] {adj.} Not providing for the future; living fromday to day; not saving for later. Many native tribes lead ahand-to-mouth existence, content to have food for one day at a time. John is not a saving boy; he spends his money without thought forthe future, and lives a hand-to-mouth life. See: LIVE FROM HAND TOMOUTH....
19. Traveling to Less Popular Sites Vanessa: Put away that Guidebook. I want our vacation to be exciting and Unique, not Cookie cutter. Tourists all visit the same Sites. I want To explore and go to some places Off the beaten path. Justin: That would be fine except we’ve never traveled to Podville before and we don’t speak the language. How […]...
20. Перевод слова saving Saving – экономия, сбережения; бережливый Перевод слова Saving of energy – экономия энергии saving of time – выигрыш во времени saving housekeeper – экономная хозяйка The teetotal system is a Saving of time, a Saving of money. Трезвый образ жизни экономит время и деньги. The girl should be commended for her bravery in Saving the […]...
21. Значение идиомы chance on [chance on] also [chance upon] {v.} To happen to find or meet; find or meet by accident. On our vacation we chanced upon an interesting antique store. Mary dropped her ring in the yard, and Mother chanced on it as she was raking. Syn.: HAPPEN ON. Compare: RUN INTO....
22. Кто такой настоящий друг/ What Is A True Friend На английском языке Перевод на русский язык What Is A True Friend Кто такой настоящий друг Most positive people we meet in life become our friends. It’s is especially good if they share the same interests with us. However, it’s necessary to realize that only a few of them stay true friends. As the time […]...
23. 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 […]...
24. Значение идиомы change one’s mind [change one’s mind] {v. phr.} To alter one’s opinion or judgment on a given issue. I used to hate Chicago, but as the years passed I gradually changed my mind and now I actually love living here....
25. Значение идиомы lay aside [lay aside] {v. phr.} 1. To put off until another time; interruptan activity. The president laid aside politics to turn to foreignaffairs. 2. To save. They tried to lay aside a little money eachweek for their vacation....
26. Значение идиомы pull the rug out from under [pull the rug out from under] {v. phr.}, {informal} To withdrawsupport unexpectedly from; to spoil the plans of. Bill thought hewould be elected, but his friends pulled the rug out from under himand voted for Vin. We were planning a vacation, but the baby’sillness pulled the rug out from under us....
27. Значение идиомы saving grace [saving grace] {n. phr.} A single good attribute; a redeemingquality. Felicity is not very attractive but her intelligence andwit are her saving grace....
28. Значение идиомы cross one’s heart [cross one’s heart] or [cross one’s heart and hope to die] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say that what you have said is surely true; promise seriously that it is true. – Often used by children in the longer form. Children often make a sign of a cross over the heart as they say it, for […]...
29. Значение идиомы change horses in the middle of a stream [change horses in the middle of a stream] or [change horses in midstream] {v. phr.} To make new plans or choose a new leader in the middle of an important activity. When a new President is to be elected during a war, the people may decide not to change horses in the middle of a […]...
30. Значение идиомы lay-away plan [lay-away plan] {n.} A plan for buying something that you can’t paycash for; a plan in which you pay some money down and pay a littlemore when you can, and the store holds the article until you have paidthe full price. She could not afford to pay for the coat all atonce, so she used […]...
31. All-Inclusive Vacations Mei: Let’s go on an All-inclusive vacation to a Resort in Jamaica! Guy: I’d like to go to Jamaica, but I don’t know about going to an all-inclusive resort. Mei: It saves so much time in planning. With these Vacation packages, all of our lodging is included and we don’t have To pay extra for […]...
32. The only true religion One day God called the Pope, and he said “John Paul I have good news and bad news. First the good news. I am tired of all the squabbling between the religions. I have decided there will be only the one true religion”. The Pope was overjoyed and told God how wise his decision was, […]...
33. Значение идиомы by the sweat of one’s brow [by the sweat of one’s brow] {adv. phr.} By hard work; by tiring effort; laboriously. Even with modern labor-saving machinery, the farmer makes his living by the sweat of his brow....
34. Значение идиомы happen on [happen on] or [happen upon] {v.}, {literary} To meet or findaccidentally or by chance. The Girl Scouts happened on a charminglittle brook not far from the camp. At the convention I happenedupon an old friend I had not seen for years. Syn.: CHANCE ON, COMEACROSS, . Compare: HIT ON....
35. Перевод слова vacation Vacation – отпуск, каникулы, освобождение Перевод слова Christmas vacation – рождественские каникулы vacation of a position – уход с поста; отставка to take a vacation – брать отпуск, уходить в очередной отпуск She was away on Vacation. Она уехала в отпуск. Did you have a good Vacation? Хорошо ли вы провели отпуск? I got a […]...
36. Значение идиомы if you can’t lick them, join them [if you can’t lick them, join them] If you cannot defeat anopponent or get him to change his attitude, plans, or ways of doingthings, the best thing to do is to change your ideas, plans, etc. “The small car manufacturers are winning over the big car makers,”the president of an American car factory said. “If […]...
37. Значение идиомы ten to one [ten to one] or [two to one] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal}Almost certainly, nearly sure to be true; very likely to happen. Ten to one it will rain tomorrow. It is ten; to one that Billwill be late....
38. 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....
39. Значение идиомы hope against hope [hope against hope] {v. phr.} To try to hope when things lookblack; hold to hope in bad trouble. The mother continued to hopeagainst hope although the plane was hours late. Jane hoped againsthope that Joe would call her....
40. Значение идиомы by ear [by ear] {adv. phr.} 1. By sound, without ever reading the printed music of the piece being played. The church choir sang the hymns by ear. 2. Waiting to see what will happen. I don’t want to plan now; let’s just play it by ear....