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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 emphasis.

«Cross my heart, I didn’t hide your bicycle,» Harry told Tom.

«I didn’t tell the teacher what you said. Cross my heart and hope to die,» Mary said to Lucy.



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  2. Значение идиомы heart[heart] See: AFTER ONE’S OWN HEART, AT HEART, EAT ONE’S HEART OUT, BREAK ONE’S HEART, BY HEART, CHANGE OF HEART, CROSS ONE’S HEART, DOONE GOOD or DO ONE’S HEART GOOD, FIND IT IN ONE’S HEART, FROM THEBOTTOM OF ONE’S HEART or WITH ALL ONE’S HEART, FROM THE HEART, GET TOTHE HEART OF, HAVE A HEART, ... Читать далее...
  3. Перевод идиомы bear one’s cross / carry one’s cross, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bear one’s cross / carry one’s cross Перевод: нести крест, нести бремя Пример: Raising three children on her own was the way that the woman had to bear her cross. Воспитание трех детей одной — вот бремя, которое пришлось нести этой женщине....
  4. Значение идиомы double-cross[double-cross] {v.} To promise one thing and deliver another; to deceive. The lawyer double-crossed the inventor by manufacturing the gadget instead of fulfilling his promise to arrange a patent for his client. Compare: SELL DOWN THE RIVER, TWO-TIME....
  5. Значение идиомы heart-to-heart[heart-to-heart] {adj.} Speaking freely and seriously aboutsomething private. The father decided to have a heart-to-heart talkwith his son about smoking. She waited until they were alone soshe could have a heart-to-heart talk with him. Compare: MAN-TO-MAN....
  6. Фразовый глагол cross out / cross off — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: cross out / cross off Перевод: вычеркивать Пример: In some exercises, you are asked to cross out the incorrect word. В некоторых упражнениях сказано вычеркнуть неправильное слово....
  7. Значение идиомы cross-check[cross-check ] {v.} To test the truth of by examining in different ways or by seeing different reports about. If you see something in a book that may not be true, be sure to cross-check it in other books....
  8. Значение идиомы cross fire[cross fire] {n.} 1. Firing in a fight or battle from two or more places at once so that the lines of fire cross. The soldiers on the bridge were caught in the crossfire coming from both sides of the bridge. 2. Fast or angry talking back and forth between two or more people; also, ... Читать далее...
  9. Значение идиомы have a heart-to-heart talk[have a heart-to-heart talk] {v. phr.} To confide in someone withgreat intimacy. Jill and her mother had a heart-to-heart talkbefore she decided to move in with Andrew....
  10. Значение идиомы have a heart[have a heart] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop being mean; be kind, generous, or sympathetic. Have a heart, Bob, and lend me twodollars. Have a heart, Mary, and help me with this lesson. Hedidn’t know if the teacher would have a heart and pass him....
  11. Значение идиомы lose heart[lose heart] {v. phr.} To feel discouraged because of failure; tolose hope of success. The team had won no games and it lost heart. Contrast: TAKE HEART....
  12. Перевод идиомы heart-to-heart, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: heart-to-heart Перевод: интимный, сердечный Пример: The couple had a heart-to-heart talk before they decided to get married. Перед тем, как эта пара решила пожениться, у них был сердечный разговор....
  13. Значение идиомы carry one’s cross[carry one’s cross] or {literary} [bear one’s cross] {v. phr.} To live with pain or trouble; keep on even though you suffer or have trouble. Weak ankles are a cross Joe carries while the other boys play basketball. We didn’t know the cheerful woman was bearing her cross, a son in prison....
  14. Значение идиомы open heart[open heart] {n.} 1. No hiding of your feelings; frankness;freedom. She spoke with an open heart of her warm feelings for herpupils. She told her troubles with an open heart. Compare: HEARTON ONE’S SLEEVE. 2. Kindness; generosity. She contributed to thefund with an open heart. Mr. Jones has an open heart forunderprivileged children. Compare: OPEN ... Читать далее...
  15. Значение идиомы set one’s heart on[set one’s heart on] {v. phr.} To want very much. He set hisheart on that bike. Also: To be very desirous of; hope very much tosucceed in. — Used with a verbal noun. He set his heart on winningthe race....
  16. Значение идиомы cross one’s fingers[cross one’s fingers] {v. phr.} 1a. To cross two fingers of one hand for good luck. Mary crossed her fingers during the race so that Tom would win. 1b. or [keep one’s fingers crossed] {informal} To wish for good luck. Keep your fingers crossed while I take the test. 2. To cross two fingers of ... Читать далее...
  17. Значение идиомы after one’s own heart[after one’s own heart] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Well liked because of agreeing with your own feelings, interests, and ideas; to your liking-agreeable. Used after «man» or some similar word. He likes baseball and good food; he is a man after my own heart. Thanks for agreeing with me about the class party; you’re a girl ... Читать далее...
  18. Значение идиомы heart sink[heart sink] To lose hope, courage, or eagerness; be verydisappointed. The soldiers’ hearts sank when they saw that theywere surrounded by Indians. The children were happy because theywere going to the beach to swim, but their hearts sank when it beganto rain....
  19. Значение идиомы dot the i’s and cross the t’s[dot the i’s and cross the t’s] {v. phr.} To be careful, thorough, and pay close attention to detail. «The best way to get an A on the final exam,» the teacher said, «is for every one to dot the i’s and cross the t’s.» Compare: MIND ONE’S P’S AND Q’S....
  20. Значение идиомы heart goes out to[heart goes out to] {formal} You feel very sorry for; you feel pityor sympathy for. — Used with a possessive. Frank’s heart went outto the poor children playing in the slum street. Our hearts wentout to the young mother whose child had died....
  21. Значение идиомы take to heart[take to heart] also [lay to heart] {v. phr.} To be seriouslyaffected by; to feel deeply. He took his brother’s death very muchto heart. He took his friend’s advice to heart....
  22. Перевод слова crossCross — крест; пересекать Перевод слова Maltese cross — мальтийский крест to cross the Atlantic — пересечь Атлантический океан criss-cross of canals — сеть каналов He Crossed himself. Он перекрестился. I’ll Cross your name off. Я тебя вычеркну. Look both ways before you Cross the street. Смотрите в обе стороны, прежде чем пересечь улицу. Примеры ... Читать далее...
  23. Значение идиомы heart skip a beat[heart skip a beat] or [heart miss a beat] 1. The heart leaves outor seems to leave out a beat; the heart beats hard or leaps fromexcitement or strong feeling. — Often considered trite. When Paulsaw the bear standing in front of him, his heart skipped a beat. 2.To be startled or excited from surprise, ... Читать далее...
  24. Перевод идиомы take heart, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take heart Перевод: воодушевиться, воспрянуть духом Пример: When we had troubles, Grandpa said, «Take heart, my children.» Когда у нас были неприятности, дедушка говорил: «Не падайте духом, дети»....
  25. Значение идиомы cross swords[cross swords] {v. phr.}, {literary} To have an argument with; fight. — Often used with «with». Don’t argue with the teacher; you’re not old enough to cross swords with her....
  26. Значение идиомы heart is in the right place[heart is in the right place] or [have one’s heart in the rightplace] To be kind-hearted, sympathetic or well-meaning; have goodintentions. All the tramps and stray dogs in the neighborhood knewthat Mrs. Brown’s heart was in the right place. Tom looks veryrough but his heart is in the right place....
  27. Значение идиомы wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve[wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve] also [pin one’s heart on one’ssleeve] {v. phr.} To show your feelings openly; show everyone how youfeel; not hide your feelings. She wears her heart on her sleeve. It’s easy to see if she is sad or happy. Sometimes it is betternot to pin your heart on your sleeve. ... Читать далее...
  28. Значение идиомы heart in one’s mouth[heart in one’s mouth] or [heart in one’s boots] A feeling of greatfear or nervousness. — Often considered trite. Charles got up tomake his first speech with his heart in his mouth. My heart was inmy mouth as I went into the haunted house. When the bear came outof the woods towards us, our hearts ... Читать далее...
  29. Значение идиомы cross a bridge before one comes to it[cross a bridge before one comes to it] {v. phr.} To worry about future events or trouble before they happen. — Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb. «Can I be a soldier when I grow up, Mother?» asked Johnny. «Don’t cross that bridge until you come to it,» said his mother. Compare: ... Читать далее...
  30. Значение идиомы heart of gold[heart of gold] {n. phr.} A kind, generous, or forgiving nature. John has a heart of gold. I never saw him angry at anyone. Mrs. Brown is a rich woman with a heart of gold. Compare: GOOD AS GOLD, HEART IN THE RIGHT PLACE....
  31. Значение идиомы cross up[cross up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To block or upset; throw into confusion or disorder. We were going to catch him at the gate, but he crossed us up by going in the back way. Father crossed up the surprise party we had planned for him by not getting back in time. 2. To deceive or ... Читать далее...
  32. Значение идиомы from the bottom of one’s heart[from the bottom of one’s heart] or [with all one’s heart] {adv. phr.} With great feeling; sincerely. A mother loves a baby from thebottom of her heart. John thanked his rescuer from the bottom ofhis heart. The people welcomed the returning soldiers from thebottom of their hearts....
  33. Значение идиомы by heart[by heart] {adv. phr.} By exact memorizing; so well that you remember it; by memory. The pupils learned many poems by heart. He knew the records of the major league teams by heart....
  34. Значение идиомы open one’s heart[open one’s heart] {v. phr.} 1. To talk about your feelingshonestly; confide in someone. After going around worrying, Maryopened her heart to her mother. John felt much better after heopened his heart to Betty. 2. To be sympathetic to; give love or helpgenerously. Mrs. Smith opened her heart to the poor little boy. After the ... Читать далее...
  35. Значение идиомы at heart[at heart] {adv. phr.} 1. In spite of appearances; at bottom; in reality. His manners are rough but he is a kind man at heart. 2. As a serious interest or concern; as an important aim or goal. He has the welfare of the poor at heart....
  36. Значение идиомы take heart[take heart] {v. phr.} To be encouraged; feel braver and want totry. The men took heart from their leader’s words and went on towin the battle. When we are in trouble we can take heart from thefact that things often seem worse than they are. Contrast: LOSEHEART....
  37. Значение идиомы eat one’s heart out[eat one’s heart out] {v. phr.} To grieve long and hopelessly; tobecome thin and weak from sorrow. For months after her husband’sdeath, Joanne simply ate her heart out. We sometimes hear of a dogeating its heart out for a dead owner....
  38. Значение идиомы at cross purposes[at cross purposes] {adv. phr.} With opposing meanings or aims; with opposing effect or result; with aims which hinder or get in each other’s way. Tom’s parents acted at cross purposes in advising him; his father wanted him to become a doctor; but his mother wanted him to become a minister....
  39. Перевод идиомы cross a bridge before one comes to it, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cross a bridge before one comes to it Перевод: думать, волноваться о будущих событиях, проблемах, до того, как они произойдут Пример: We should not worry about that problem now. We can cross that bridge when we come to it. Не следует сейчас волноваться об этой проблеме. Мы позаботимся об этом, когда придет время....
  40. Перевод идиомы at cross-purposes, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at cross-purposes Перевод: делать что-либо противоположными способами, иметь противоположные цели Пример: The two men are always at cross purposes. They cannot agree about anything. У этих двоих всегда противоположные цели. Они не могут ни о чем договориться....

Значение идиомы cross one’s heart