Значение идиомы devil of it

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1. Значение идиомы raise the devil[raise the devil] or [raise heck] or [raise hob] or [raise ned] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; start a fight or an argument. Mr. Black raised heck when he saw the dented fender. He blamed theother driver. Some teenage boys raised the devil in town onHalloween night and damaged a lot of property. Compare: ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы for the devil[for the devil] or [heck] or [the hell of it] {adv. phr.} For nospecific reason; just for sport and fun. We poured salt into UncleTom’s coffee, just for the heck of it. See: DEVIL OF IT....
3. Пословица / поговорка better the devil you know than the devil you don’t / better the devil you know than the devil you don’t know — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: better the devil you know than the devil you don’t / better the devil you know than the devil you don’t know Перевод: лучше известное зло, чем неизвестное Эквивалент в русском языке: из двух зол выбирай меньшее Пример: My friend wanted to change banks but he felt that it was better the ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы devil to pay[devil to pay] {n. phr.} Great trouble. — Used after «the». There’ll be the devil to pay when the teacher finds out who broke the window. When Jim wrecked his father’s car, there was the devil to pay....
5. Значение идиомы go to the devil[go to the devil] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go away, mind yourown business. — Used as a command; considered rude. George told Bobto go to the devil. «Go to the devil!» said Jack, when his sistertried to tell him what to do. 2. To become bad or ruined; becomeuseless. The boy got mixed up ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы devil[devil] See: BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA, FULL OF THE OLD NICK or FULL OF THE DEVIL, GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE, GO TO THE DEVIL, PLAY THE DEVIL WITH, RAISE THE DEVIL, SPEAK OF THE DEVIL AND HE APPEARS....
7. Значение идиомы bubble trouble[bubble trouble] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} Tire trouble, flat tire. The eighteen wheeler ahead of me seems to have bubble trouble....
8. Пословица / поговорка speak of the devil and he is sure to appear / talk of the devil and he will appear — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: speak of the devil and he is sure to appear / talk of the devil and he will appear Перевод: легок на помине Эквивалент в русском языке: про волка речь, а он навстречу Пример: We were in the coffee shop talking about our friend when speak of the devil, our friend suddenly ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы devil-may-care attitude[devil-may-care attitude] {n. phr.} An attitude of no concern for financial or other loss. «Easy come, easy go,» John said in a devil-may-care attitude when he lost all of his money during a poker game....
10. Значение идиомы devil-may-care[devil-may-care] {adj.} Not caring what happens; unworried. Johnny has a devil-may-care feeling about his school work. Alfred was a devil-may-care youth but became more serious as he grew older....
11. Значение идиомы between the devil and the deep blue sea[between the devil and the deep blue sea] or {literary} [between two fires] or [between a rock and a hard place] {adv. phr.} Between two dangers or difficulties, not knowing what to do. The pirates had to fight and be killed or give up and be hanged; they were between the devil and the deep ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова devilDevil — дьявол, черт Перевод слова Handsome devil — красавчик clever devil — хитрый черт the devil of a job — адская работа Be a Devil! Давай, рискни!, Давай, смелей! (разг.) The Devil will fetch you! Дьявол придет за вами! He has a Devil of a temper. У него чертовски вспыльчивый характер. Интересные факты «Дьявол ... Читать далее...
13. Пословица / поговорка tell the truth and shame the devil / speak the truth and shame the devil — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: tell the truth and shame the devil / speak the truth and shame the devil Перевод: выложить всю правду Пример: The woman had information about the illegal activities at her company. She was hesitant to become involved but she felt that it was better to tell the truth and shame the devil ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы get the worst of[get the worst of] also [have the worst of] {v. phr.} To lose; bedefeated or beaten in; suffer most. Joe got the worst of theargument with Molly. — Often used in the phrase «the worst of it». If you start a fight with Jim, you may get the worst of it. Billhad the worst of ... Читать далее...
15. Пословица / поговорка between the devil and the deep sea / between the devil and the deep blue sea — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: between the devil and the deep sea / between the devil and the deep blue sea Перевод: между дьяволом и морской пучиной (т. е. в безвыходном положении) Эквивалент в русском языке: между двух огней; между молотом и наковальней Пример: We are between the devil and the deep blue sea. If we increase ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы give the devil his due[give the devil his due] {v. phr.} To be fair, even to someone whois bad; tell the truth about a person even though you don’t like him, I don’t like Mr. Jones, but to give the devil his due, I must admitthat he is a good teacher....
17. Перевод идиомы play the devil with something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play the devil with something Перевод: нарушить порядок, выполнение чего-либо, испортить что-либо Пример: A snowstorm played the devil with our plans. Пурга спутала наши планы....
18. Getting a Flat TireJaloliddin: What is that Thumping noise? Minisa: I don’t hear anything. Jaloliddin: I think you have a Flat tire. Minisa: The left Rear tire has a slow Leak, but I just Inflated it the last time I was at the Gas station, so I’m sure it’s fine. Jaloliddin: No, really, I think you need To ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы speak of the devil and he appears[speak of the devil and he appears] A person comes just when youare talking about him. — A proverb. We were just talking about Billwhen he came in the door. Speak of the devil and he appears....
20. Значение идиомы tell on[tell on] {v.} 1. To tire; wear out; make weak. The ten-milehike told on Bill. 2. {informal} To tell someone about another’swrong or naughty acts. — Used mainly by children. Andy hit a littlegirl and John told the teacher on Andy. If you hit me, I’ll tellMother on you....
21. Значение идиомы meet up with[meet up with] {v. phr.} To meet by accident; come upon withoutplanning or expecting to. When he ran around the tree, Bob suddenlymeet up with a large bear. The family would have arrived on time, but they met up with a flat tire....
22. Значение идиомы come[come] See: CHICKENS COME HOME TO ROOST, CROSS A BRIDGE BEFORE ONE COMES TO IT, EASY COME — EASY GO, FIRST COME — FIRST SERVED, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE, HAVE IT COMING, HOW COME also HOW’S COME, IF WORST COMES TO WORST, JOHNNY-COME-LATELY, KNOW ENOUGH TO COME IN OUT OF THE RAIN, KNOW IF ... Читать далее...
23. Пословица / поговорка the devil take the hindmost — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: the devil take the hindmost Перевод: горе неудачникам; к черту неудачников Пример: The man’s attitude was the devil take the hindmost and he never helped his friends when they needed help. Этот мужчина никогда не помогал своим друзьям, когда им нужна была помощь, потому что считал, что неудачники ее не заслуживают....
24. Перевод слова tireTire — уставать, пресыщаться; шина Перевод слова Cross-country tire — шина повышенной проходимости tire deflation — спуск шины he tires very soon — он быстро утомляется to tire of the company — потерять интерес к этому обществу You will never Tire of looking at it. Тебе никогда не надоест смотреть на это. I punctured the ... Читать далее...
25. Пословица / поговорка give the devil his due — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: give the devil his due Перевод: отдавать должное и черту (т. е. отдавать должное врагу, плохому человеку и т. п.) Пример: We do not like the man’s personality but you must give the devil his due, his workmanship is wonderful. Нам не нравится характер этого человека, но нужно отдать должное и черту, ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы play the devil with[play the devil with] or [play hob with] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tocause confusion in; upset. Uncle Bob’s unexpected visit played thedevil with our own plans to travel. Mother’s illness played hobwith our party....
27. Doubting One’s Language UseFlora: Can you help me? I’m working on this email to Emil and I’m having trouble Coming up with the right words in French. Andy: My French isn’t much better than yours, but I’ll Give it a shot. Flora: Okay, read this sentence for me. What I want to know is if that is a ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова unluckyUnlucky — несчастливый Перевод слова He is always unlucky at cards — ему всегда не везет в карты unlucky omen — зловещее предзнаменование unlucky in love — неудачливый в любви at an unlucky moment — не в добрый час The Unlucky wight is doomed to speedy death. Несчастный обречен на скорую смерть. The sword was ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы if worst comes to worst[if worst comes to worst] If the worst thing happens that beimagined; if the worst possible thing happens; if troubles grow worse. If worst comes to worst and Mr. Jones loses the house, he will sendhis family to his mother’s farm. If worst comes to worst, we shallclose the school for a few days....
30. Guy goes to hell and is met by the devilGuy goes to hell and is met by the devil, who explains that the punishments are changed every thousand years and he is to select his first punishment. First room has a young guy on the wall being whipped. The new guy not keen on this asks to see the next room. The next room ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы ask for[ask for] {v.}, {informal} To make likely to happen to you; bring upon yourself. Charles drives fast on worn-out tires; he is asking for trouble. The workman lost his job, but he asked for it by coming to work drunk several times. Compare: HAVE IT COMING, SERVE RIGHT, SIGN ONE’S OWN DEATH WARRANT....
32. Значение идиомы at worst[at worst] or [at the worst] {adv. phr.} 1. Under the worst conditions; as the worst possibility. When Don was caught cheating in the examination he thought that at worst he would get a scolding. Compare: AT MOST. Contrast AT BEST. 2. In the least favorable view, to say the worst about a thing. The ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы coming and going[coming and going] or [going and coming] {adv. phr.} 1. Both ways; in both directions. The truck driver stops at the same cafe coming and going. John was late. He got punished both going and coming; his teacher punished him and his parents punished him. 2. Caught or helpless; in your power; left with no ... Читать далее...
34. Jones is driving past the state mental hospitalJones is driving past the state mental hospital when his left rear tire suffers a flat. While Jones is changing the tire, another car goes by, running over the hub cap in which Jones was keeping the lug nuts. the nuts are all knocked into a nearby storm drain. Jones is at a loss for ... Читать далее...
35. Students miss a finalIntroductory Chemistry was taught at Duke University for many years by professor Bonk. One year, two guys took the class and did pretty well on all the quizzes and mid-terms — so much so that going into the final, they each had a solid A. These two friends were so confident going into the final ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова notebookNotebook — записная книжка, блокнот; ноутбук Перевод слова A spiral notebook — блокнот «на пружинках» navigating officer’s notebook — штурманский журнал laboratory notebook — лабораторный журнал Unfortunately, in addition to increasing the battery endurance, they also substantially increase the size and weight of a Notebook. К сожалению, кроме продления срока автономной работы, такая батарея увеличивает ... Читать далее...
37. The limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired modelThe limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired model to the airport. Halfway there, the front tire went flat. The model said, «Driver, I don’t have time to wait for road service. Can you change it yourself?» The driver said, «Sure.» He got out of the car and proceeded to change the tire, but couldn’t get ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы kettle of fish[kettle of fish] {v. phr.}, {informal} Something to be considered;how things are; a happening; business. I thought he needed money, but it was another kettle of fish — his car had disappeared. -Usually used with «pretty», «fine», «nice», but meaning bad trouble. He had two flat tires and no spare on a country road at ... Читать далее...
39. Devil herselfA fellow’s wife was very worried about her husband’s heavy drinking and one night she decided to give him a fright. She draped herself in a white sheet and went down to the local cemetery, knowing that her husband was in the habit of taking a shortcut through it on his way home from the ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы at first[at first] {adv. phr.} In the beginning; at the start. The driver didn’t see the danger at first. At first the job looked good to Bob, but later it became tire some. There was a little trouble at first, but things soon were quiet....