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Значение идиомы cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face

[cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face] {v. phr.} To suffer from an action intended originally to harm another person.

In walking out and leaving his employer in the lurch, John really cut off his nose to spite his face, since no business wanted to hire him afterwards.


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  1. 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 […]...
  2. Значение идиомы nose [nose] See: COUNT HEADS or COUNT NOSES, CUT OFF ONE’S NOSE TO SPITEONE’S FACE, FOLLOW ONE’S NOSE, GO INTO A TAIL SPIN or GO INTO A NOSEDIVE, HARD-NOSED, KEEP ONE’S NOSE CLEAN, KEEP ONE’S NOSE TO THEGRINDSTONE, LEAD BY THE NOSE, LOOK DOWN ONE’S NOSE AT, ON THE NOSE, PAY THROUGH THE NOSE, PUT ONE’S […]...
  3. Значение идиомы in spite of [in spite of] {prep. phr.} Against the influence or effect of; inopposition to; defying the effect of; despite. In spite of the badstorm John delivered his papers on time. In spite of all theirdifferences, Joan and Ann remain friends....
  4. Значение идиомы nose in [nose in ] or [nose into ] {informal} Prying or pesteringinterest in; unwelcome interest in; impolite curiosity. He alwayshad his nose in other people’s business. Contrast: NOSE OUT OF....
  5. Значение идиомы lose face [lose face] {v.} To be embarrassed or shamed by an error orfailure; lose dignity, influence or reputation; lose self-respect orthe confidence of others. Many Japanese soldiers were killed inWorld War II because they believed that to give up or retreat wouldmake them lose face. John’s careless work made him lose face withhis employer. The banker […]...
  6. 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 […]...
  7. Значение идиомы pay through the nose [pay through the nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} To pay at a very highrate; pay too much. He had wanted experience, but this job seemedlike paying through the nose for it. There was a shortage of cars;if you found one for sale, you had to pay through the nose....
  8. 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: […]...
  9. Значение идиомы nose out of [nose out of] {informal} Curious attention; bothering. – Usuallyused with a possessive and usually used with “keep”. When Billyasked his sister where she was going she told him to keep his nose outof her business. Contrast: NOSE IN....
  10. Значение идиомы face-to-face [face-to-face] {adj.} Being in the presence of a person; beingright with someone. The British prime minister came to Washingtonfor a face-to-face meeting with the President....
  11. Значение идиомы keep one’s nose to the grindstone [keep one’s nose to the grindstone] or [have one’s nose to thegrindstone] or [hold one’s nose to the grindstone] {v. phr.},{informal} To work hard all the time; keep busy with boring ortiresome work. Sarah keeps her nose to the grindstone and saves asmuch as possible to start her own business....
  12. Значение идиомы look down one’s nose at [look down one’s nose at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To think of asworthless; feel scorn for. The banker’s wife has beautiful chinacups, and she looked down her nose at the plastic cups that Mrs. Brownused. Harry has never had to work, and he looks down his nose atpeople in business. Jerry was the athlete who looked […]...
  13. Значение идиомы thumb one’s nose [thumb one’s nose] {v. phr.} 1. To hold one’s open hand in front ofone’s face with one’s thumb pointed at one’s nose as a sign of scornor dislike. After Bob ran into the house he thumbed his nose at Tomthrough the window. 2. {informal} To look with disfavor or dislike;regard with scorn; refuse to obey. […]...
  14. 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 […]...
  15. Значение идиомы stare in the face [stare in the face] {n. phr.} 1. To be about to meet or to happento Grandmother became very sick and death was staring her inthe face. Defeat stared them in the face, but the soldiers foughton bravely. 2. To be easy to see; be plain. Are you looking foryour pencil? It’s on your desk, staring […]...
  16. Перевод идиомы in spite of, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in spite of Перевод: несмотря на Пример: In spite of the terrible weather we went to the beach for a picnic. Несмотря на отвратительную погоду, мы отправились на пляж на пикник....
  17. Значение идиомы under one’s nose [under one’s nose] or [under the nose of] {adv. phr.}, {informal}In sight of; in an easily seen or noticeable place. The thiefwalked out of the museum with the painting, right under the nose ofthe guards. When Jim gave up trying to find a pen, he saw threeright under his nose on the desk....
  18. Значение идиомы keep one’s nose clean [keep one’s nose clean] {v. phr.}, {slang} To stay out of trouble;do only what you should do. The boss said Jim could have the job aslong as he kept his nose clean and worked hard. The policemanwarned the boys to keep their noses clean unless they wanted to go tojail. Compare: STEER CLEAR OF....
  19. Перевод идиомы poke / stick one’s nose into something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: poke / stick one’s nose into something Идиома: poke / stick one’s nose into something разг. Перевод: совать свой нос в чужие дела; соваться, куда не следует Пример: I wish that my neighbor would not always poke her nose into my business. Я бы хотел, чтобы моя соседка не совалась постоянно в мои дела....
  20. Перевод идиомы face to face, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: face to face Перевод: лицом к лицу; лично Пример: I had a face-to-face meeting with my supervisor to talk about my job performance. Я поговорил со своим менеджером лицом к лицу по поводу качества моей работы....
  21. Значение идиомы on the nose [on the nose] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Just right; exactly. Stanley hit the ball on the nose. The airplane pilot found thesmall landing field on the nose....
  22. Перевод слова nose Nose – нос, чутье, нюх Перевод слова A dog with a good nose – собака с хорошим чутьем to have a nose for news – умение выведать все, что случилось to blow one’s nose – сморкаться nose drops – капли от насморка His Nose is very long. У него очень длинный нос. He scrunched his […]...
  23. Фразовый глагол nose around / nose about – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: nose around / nose about Перевод: вынюхивать, выведывать Пример: I hate it when my mother noses around my room. Я терпеть не могу, когда моя мать что-то выискивает в моей комнате....
  24. Значение идиомы face up to [face up to] {v. phr.} 1. To bravely confront a person or achallenge; admit. Jack doesn’t want to face up to the fact thatHelen doesn’t love him anymore. Jane cannot face up to hermother-in-law who always wins every argument they have. 2. To confesssomething to someone; confess to having done something. Jim had toface up […]...
  25. Значение идиомы at face value [at face value] {prep. phr.} What one can actually hear, read, or see; literally. John is so honest that you can take his words at face value. This store’s advertisements are honest; take them at face value....
  26. Перевод идиомы tell someone to his or her face / tell something to someone’s face, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: tell someone to his or her face / tell something to someone’s face Перевод: сказать что-либо кому-либо прямо, напрямую, в лицо Пример: I plan to tell my friend to his face about the problems that he has caused. Я собираюсь прямо сказать своему другу о тех проблемах, которые он причинил....
  27. Значение идиомы follow one’s nose [follow one’s nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go straight ahead;continue in the same direction. Just follow your nose and you’llget there. 2. To go any way you happen to think of. Oh, I don’tknow just where I want to go. I’ll just follow my nose and see whathappens....
  28. Значение идиомы lead by the nose [lead by the nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have full control of;make or persuade to do anything whatever. Many people areeasily influenced and a smart politician can lead them by the nose. Don’t let anyone lead you by the nose; use your own judgment and dothe right thing....
  29. Значение идиомы put one’s nose out of joint [put one’s nose out of joint] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make youjealous; leave you out of favor. When Jane accepted Tom’sinvitation it put Jack’s nose out of joint. 2. To ruin your plans;cause you disappointment. Joe’s mother put his nose out of joint bynot letting him go to the movie....
  30. Значение идиомы set one’s face against [set one’s face against] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be very muchagainst; strongly disapprove. The banker’s daughter wanted to marrya poor boy, but her father set his face against it....
  31. Значение идиомы leave in the lurch [leave in the lurch] {v. phr.} To desert or leave alone in trouble;refuse to help or support. The town bully caught Eddie, and Tomleft him in the lurch. Bill quit his job, leaving his boss in thelurch. Compare: LEAVE FLAT, HIGH AND DRY, WALK OUT....
  32. Значение идиомы skin off one’s nose [skin off one’s nose] {n. phr.}, {slang} Matter of interest, concern, or trouble to you. Normally used in the negative. Go toJake’s party if you wish. It’s no skin off my nose. Grace didn’tpay any attention to our argument. It wasn’t any skin off her nose. You could at least say hello to our visitor. […]...
  33. Перевод идиомы pay through the nose, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pay through the nose Идиома: pay through the nose разг. Перевод: платить втридорога, переплачивать, платить гораздо больше, чем нужно Пример: My uncle always pays through the nose when he buys a new car. Мой дядя всегда переплачивает, когда покупает новую машину....
  34. Значение идиомы turn up one’s nose at [turn up one’s nose at] {v. phr.} To refuse as not being goodenough for you. He thinks he should only get steak, and he turns uphis nose at hamburger....
  35. Значение идиомы nose down [nose down] {v.}, {of an aircraft} To head down; bring down thenose of. The big airliner began to nose down for a landing. Thepilot nosed the plane down toward the runway....
  36. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Face to face” Vera Вера My feet are killing me! У меня жутко болят ноги! Dan Ден Why? What have you been doing all day? Почему? Что ты делала весь день? Vera Вера I have been going from house to house canvassing voters to vote for our party at the next general election. Я обходила избирателей и просила […]...
  37. Употребление слов although/ though и in spite of/ despite в английском языке с примерами В русском языке в устной речи и на письме мы часто употребляем слова “несмотря на”, “хотя”. В английском языке эти слова также широко употребляются, и в этой теме будет показано, как правильно их употреблять. Ознакомьтесь с переводом ” этих слов: Although – хотя, если бы даже; несмотря на то, что though – хотя, несмотря на […]...
  38. Значение идиомы nose in a book [nose in a book] {n. phr.} Busy interest in reading. – Used with apossessive. Mother can’t get Mary to help do the housework; shealways has her nose in a book....
  39. Значение идиомы throw something in one’s face [throw something in one’s face] or [throw something in one’s teeth]{v. phr.} To blame a person for ; not allow someoneto forget. – Often used with “back”. Bobcame home late for dinner last week, and his mother keeps throwing itback in his face. I made a mistake in the ball game and the boyskeep throwing […]...
  40. Значение идиомы nose about [nose about] or [nose around] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look forsomething kept private or secret; poke about; explore; inquire; pry. In Grandmother’s attic, Sally spent a while nosing about in the oldfamily pictures. The detective was nosing around in the crowdlooking for pickpockets....
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