Значение идиомы crux of the matter

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1. 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...
2. Значение идиомы for that matter[for that matter] {adv. phr.} With regard to that; about that. Idon’t know, and for that matter, I don’t care. Alice didn’t come, and for that matter, she didn’t even telephone. Compare: MATTER OPFACT,...
3. 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....
4. Значение идиомы no matter what[no matter what] {adv. phr.} Under any circumstances. We will goto Europe this summer, no matter what. Charles had decided to goto the football game and he felt he must go no matter what. Compare:COME HELL OR HIGH WATER....
5. 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....
6. 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...
7. 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....
8. Значение идиомы the matter[the matter] {adj.} Not as it should be; wrong. — Used in questionsor with negatives or «if». Why don’t you answer me? What’s thematter? John may be slow in arithmetic, but nothing’s the matterwith his pitching arm. If anything is the matter, please tell me....
9. Значение идиомы matter of course[matter of course] {n. phr.} Something always done; the usual way;habit; rule. A was a matter of course for John to dress carefullywhen he was meeting his wife. Bank officers ask questions as amatter of course when someone wants to borrow money....
10. 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....
11. Значение идиомы laughing matter[laughing matter] {n.} A funny happening; a silly situation. — Usually used with «no». John’s failing the test is no laughingmatter! We were amused when our neighbor’s cat had five kittens, but when our own cat had six kittens it was no laughing matter....
12. Перевод слова matterMatter — материя, вещество; дело, вопрос, сущность Перевод слова Radioactive matter — радиоактивное вещество business matters — дела, деловые вопросы a private matter — личное дело, личный вопрос matter of dispute — предмет спора What’s the Matter? В чем дело? It does not Matter at all. Это не имеет никакого значения. He has a few ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод идиомы a matter of opinion, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a matter of opinion Перевод: дело вкуса Пример: It was a matter of opinion as to what design would be best for the new art gallery. Выбор лучшего дизайна для новой художественной галереи было делом вкуса....
14. Перевод идиомы for that matter, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for that matter Перевод: к тому же Пример: I do not want to go shopping with you and for that matter I do not want to go anywhere with you. Я не хочу идти с тобой за покупками, да и вообще, я с тобой никуда не хочу идти....
15. Значение идиомы name of the game[name of the game] {n.}, {informal} The crux of the matter; thatwhich actually occurs under the disguise of something else. Gettingmedium income families to support the rest of society — that’s thename of the game!...
16. Значение идиомы hand-to-hand[hand-to-hand] {adj.} Close to each other; near enough to hit eachother. The result of the battle was decided in hand-to-handcombat. When the police tried to break up the riot, there washand-to-hand fighting with fists, stones, and clubs. Compare:FACE-TO-FACE....
17. Значение идиомы fire[fire] See: BALL OF FIRE, BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEAor BETWEEN TWO FIRES, BUILD A FIRE UNDER, BURNT CHILD DREADS THE FIRE, CATCH FIRE, DRAW FIRE, FAT’S IN THE FIRE, FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE, HANGFIRE, HEAP COALS OF FIRE ON ONE’S HEAD, HOLD ONE’S FIRE or HOLD FIRE, IRON IN THE FIRE, ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы face[face] See: BLUE IN THE FACE, CUT OFF ONE’S NOSE TO SPITE ONE’SFACE, FLY IN THE FACE OF, HATCHET FACE, HIDE ONE’S FACE, IN ONE’SFACE, IN THE FACE OF, LONG FACE, LOOK IN THE EYE or LOOK IN THE FACE, MAKE A FACE, ON THE FACE OF IT, SAVE FACE, SET ONE’S FACE AGAINST, SHOOT ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы at issue[at issue] {adj. phr.} 1. In dispute; to be settled by debate, by vote, by battle, or by some other contest. His good name was at issue in the trial. The independence of the United States from England was at issue in the Revolutionary War. Compare: IN QUESTION. 2. Not in agreement; in conflict; opposing. ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова coreCore — центр, ядро; основной, центральный Перевод слова The core of an apple — сердцевина яблока the core of a subject — суть дела in the core of the city — в самом сердце города That woman is rotten to the Core! Эта женщина прогнила насквозь! He singled out technology as the Core of the ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы face down[face down] {v. phr.} To get the upper hand over someone bybehaving forcefully; disconcert someone by the displaying of greatself-assurance. The night guard faced down the burglar by staringhim squarely in the face. Contrast: FACE UP....
22. Значение идиомы take issue with[take issue with] {v. phr.} To be openly against; speak against;disagree with. He thought his boss was wrong but was afraid to takeissue with him on the matter....
23. Значение идиомы rotten to the core[rotten to the core] {adj. phr.} 1. Thoroughly decayed or spoiled. This apple is inedible; it is brown and soft and rotten to thecore. 2. In total moral collapse. The Communist government of Cubais rotten to the core....
24. Значение идиомы in one’s face[in one’s face] {adv. phr.} 1. Against your face. The trickcigar blew up in the clown’s face. A cold wind was in our faces aswe walked to school. 2. In front of you. The maid slammed the doorin the salesman’s face. I told the boys that they were wrong, butthey laughed in my face. Compare: ... Читать далее...
25. Mattermatter [‘mxtq] (368) n — дело, вопрос; вещество, материал; содержание; сущность; v — (чаще в отриц. и вопросительных предложении) иметь значение; (it is, it makes) no matter – (это) не имеет значения; No matter! ничего!, неважно!, все равно!, безразлично! (It/that) doesn’t matter. (Это) не имеет значения.; (Это) Неважно., (часто встречается) Sidney: Do you still think ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы hand[hand] See: AT HAND, BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS ONE, CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY ONE’S HANDS, EAT OUTOF ONE’S HAND, FORCE ONE’S HAND, FREE HAND, FROM HAND TO HAND, GLADHAND, HAM-HANDED, HANG HEAVY or HANG HEAVY ON ONE’S HANDS, HAT INHAND, HAVE A HAND IN, HAVE ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы in the face of[in the face of] {adv. phr.} 1. When met or in the presence of;threatened by. He was brave in the face of danger. She began tocry in the face of failure. 2. Although opposed by; without beingstopped by. Talking continued even in the face of the teacher’scommand to stop. Syn.: IN SPITE OF. Compare: FLY ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы hand in hand[hand in hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Holding hands. Bob and Mary walkedalong hand in hand in the park. Compare: ARM IN ARM. 2. Accompanyingeach other; together; closely connected. — Used with «go». Ignorance and poverty often go hand in hand. Selfishness andunhappiness often go hand in hand....
29. Значение идиомы in hand[in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control. The principalwas happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand. Thebaby-sitter kept the children well in hand. Mabel was frightenedwhen the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand andwalked on. Contrast: OUT OF HAND. 2. In your ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова basicBasic — базисный, главный, основной Перевод слова Basic principles — основные принципы basic training — начальная подготовка basic data — основные, наиболее существенные данные In this class, you will learn the Basic principles of chemistry. На этом занятии вы познакомитесь с основными принципами химии. Their knowledge is very Basic. Их знания очень поверхностные. The Basic ... Читать далее...
31. 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....
32. Перевод слова issueIssue — издание, выпуск; вопрос, проблема Перевод слова The issue of an order — издание приказа the issue of stamps — выпуск марок major international issues — важнейшие международные проблемы controversial issue — спорный вопрос A new coin was Issued. Была пущена в обращение новая монета. This is a life-and-death Issue. Это вопрос жизни и ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы iron in the fire[iron in the fire] {n. phr.} Something you are doing; one of theprojects with which a person is busy; job, John had a number ofirons in the fire, and he managed to keep all of them hot. — Usuallyused in the phrase «too many irons in the fire». «Ed has a dozenthings going all the ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы have the makings of[have the makings of] {v. phr.} To possess the basic ingredients;have the basic qualities to do something. Tom is still young but heseems to have the makings of an excellent pianist....
35. Значение идиомы to one’s face[to one’s face] {adv. phr.} Directly to you; in your presence. Itold him to his face that I didn’t like the idea. I called him acoward to his face. Compare: IN ONE’S FACE. Contrast: BEHIND ONE’SBACK....
36. Значение идиомы on hand[on hand] {adv. phr.} 1a. Nearby; within reach. Always have yourdictionary on hand when you study. 1b. Here. Soon school will endand vacation will be on hand. 2. Present. Mr. Blake’s secretary isalways on hand when he appears in public. 3. In your possession;ready. The Girl Scouts have plenty of cookies on hand. Tim hadno ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы catch fire[catch fire] {v. phr.} 1. To begin to burn. When he dropped a match in the leaves, they caught fire. 2. To become excited. The audience caught fire at the speaker’s words and began to cheer. His imagination caught fire as he read....
38. Значение идиомы at hand[at hand] also [at close hand] or [near at hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Easy to reach; nearby. When he writes, he always keeps a dictionary at hand. 2. {formal} Coming soon; almost here. Examinations are past and Commencement Day is at hand....
39. Значение идиомы put one’s hand to[put one’s hand to] or [set one’s hand to] or [turn one’s hand to]{v. phr.} To start working at; try to do. Hal does a good job ateverything mat he turns his hand to. After Mr. Sullivan foundfarming unprofitable, he moved to town and turned his hand tocarpentry....
40. 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 ... Читать далее...