Значение идиомы die is cast

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1. Значение идиомы cast up [cast up] {v.}, {literary} 1. To turn or direct upward; raise. The dying missionary cast up his eyes to heaven and prayed. 2. {archaic} To do sums; do a problem in addition; add. Cast up 15, 43, 27, and 18. When John had all the figures, he cast them up....
2. Значение идиомы cast about [cast about] also [cast around] {v.}, {literary} 1. To look everywhere; search. The committee was casting about for an experienced teacher to take the retiring principal’s place. 2. To search your mind; try to remember something; try to think of something. The teacher cast about for an easy way to explain the lesson. Jane cast […]...
3. Значение идиомы cast the first stone [cast the first stone] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be the first to blame someone, lead accusers against a wrongdoer. Jesus said that a person who was without sin could cast the first stone. Although Ben saw the girl cheating, he did not want to cast the first stone....
4. Значение идиомы cast pearls before swine [cast pearls before swine] or [cast one’s pearls before swine] {n. phr.}, {literary} To waste good acts or valuable things on someone who won’t understand or be thankful for them, just as pigs won’t appreciate pearls. – Often used in negative sentences. I won’t waste good advice on John any more because he never listens […]...
5. Значение идиомы cast off [cast off] {v.} 1a. or [cast loose] To unfasten; untie; let loose. The captain of the boat cast off the line and we were soon out in open water. 1b. To untie a rope holding a boat or something suggesting a boat. We cast off and set sail at 6 A. M. 2. To knit […]...
6. Значение идиомы cast out [cast out] {v.}, {formal} To force to go out or away; banish; expel. After the scandal, he was cast out of the best society. Compare: CAST OFF....
7. Значение идиомы cast down [cast down] {adj.} Discouraged; sad; unhappy. – Used less often than the reverse form, “downcast”. Mary was cast down at the news of her uncle’s death. Charles felt cast down when he lost the race....
8. Перевод слова cast Cast – бросать, кидать, метать, отливать Перевод слова To cast a stone – бросить камень to cast ashore – выбрасывать на берег to cast steel – разливать сталь Cast aside your fears. Отбрось свои страхи! The die is Cast. Жребий брошен. She Cast her request in very polite language. Она отклонила ее просьбу в очень […]...
9. Значение идиомы cast [cast] or [shed] or [throw light upon] {v. phr.} To explain; illuminate; clarify. The letters that were found suddenly cast a new light on the circumstances of Tom’s disappearance. Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity threw light upon the enigma of our universe....
10. Перевод идиомы cast one’s vote, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cast one’s vote Перевод: голосовать Пример: We arrived early to cast our vote in the election. Мы прибыли пораньше, чтобы проголосовать на выборах....
11. Перевод идиомы cast one’s lot in with someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cast one’s lot in with someone or something Перевод: присоединиться к кому-либо или чему-либо; связать свою судьбу с кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: The woman cast her lot in with the new company and worked hard to make it a success. Женщина связала свою судьбу с новой компанией, и упорно трудилась, чтобы она процветала....
12. Пословица / поговорка the die is cast – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: the die is cast Перевод: жребий брошен; выбор сделан Пример: We have decided to move to Paris. Now the die is cast and we cannot change our plans. Мы решили переехать в Париж. Выбор уже сделан, и мы ничего не можем изменить....
13. Перевод идиомы cast aspersions on someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cast aspersions on someone Перевод: оклеветать кого-либо; говорить обидные вещи про кого-либо Пример: The woman is always casting aspersions on her colleagues at work. Эта женщина всегда говорит нехорошие вещи про своих сослуживцев....
14. Значение идиомы throw in one’s lot with [throw in one’s lot with] or {literary} [cast in one’s lot with]{v. phr.} To decide to share or take part in anything that happens to;join. The thief decided to throw in his lot with the gang when heheard their plans. Washington was rich, but he decided to cast inhis lot with the colonies against Britain. […]...
15. Значение идиомы do one’s worst [do one’s worst] {v. phr.} To do one’s utmost by resorting to every foul means possible. Hitler did his worst to drive out the Allied invasion from Europe, but he failed....
16. Перевод слова decision Decision – решение; решимость, твердость Перевод слова Official decision – официальное решение decision criterion – критерий выбора a man of decision – решительный человек Have you made a Decision? Вы приняли решение? I’ll stick with my Decision. Я буду действовать так, как считаю нужным. We made the Decision to accept their offer. Мы решили принять […]...
17. Перевод слова literary Literary – литературный Перевод слова Literary studies – литературные исследования literary works – литературные произведения the literary profession – профессия литератора или писателя She hired a Literary agent. Она наняла литературного агента. The Literary language of England became afflicted with Gallicisms. Литературный язык Англии заражен галлицизмами. I am growing more and more sick of gossip […]...
18. Значение идиомы have a hand in [have a hand in] {v. phr.} To have a part in or influence over; tobe partly responsible for. Sue’s schoolmates respect her and shehas a hand in every important decision made by the Student Council. Ben had a hand in getting ready the Senior play. Compare: FINGER INTHE PIE....
19. Значение идиомы take up arms [take up arms] {v. phr.}, {literary}. To get ready to fight; fightor make war. The people were quick to take up arms to defend theirfreedom. The President called on people to take up arms againstpoverty. Contrast: LAY DOWN ONE’S ARMS....
20. Значение идиомы about face [about face] {n.} A sudden change of course or a decision opposite to what was decided earlier. Her decision to become an actress instead of a dentist was an about face from her original plans....
21. Значение идиомы rough-and-ready [rough-and-ready] {adj.} 1. Not finished in detail; not perfected;rough but ready for use now. We asked Mr. Brown how long it wouldtake to drive to Chicago and his rough-and-ready answer was two days. 2. Not having nice manners but full of energy and ability. Jim is arough-and-ready character; he’d rather fight than talk things over....
22. Значение идиомы turn off [turn off] {v.} 1. To stop by turning a knob or handle or byworking a switch; to cause to be off. He turned the water off. He turned off the light. 2. To leave by turning right or left ontoanother way. Turn off the highway at exit 5. The car turnedoff on Bridge Street. 3. […]...
23. Перевод слова Europe Europe – Европа Перевод слова Western Europe – Западная Европа Eastern Europe – Восточная Европа Council of Europe – Европейский совет Europe witnessed many wars. Европа не раз была ареной войн. The war was watched by all Europe. Вся Европа внимательно следила за ходом войны. Europe, in breathless suspense, awaited the issue. Европа, затаив дыхание, […]...
24. Значение идиомы draw a bead on [draw a bead on] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To aim at; sight. The deer bounded into the forest before the hunters could draw a bead on them. John drew a bead on the elk, but didn’t have the heart to pull the trigger. 2. To take as an aim or goal. “I’m drawing a bead […]...
25. Значение идиомы off balance [off balance] {adj. phr.} 1. Not in balance; not able to stand upstraight and not fall; not able to keep from turning over or falling;unsteady. Never stand up in a canoe; it will get off balance andturn over. Paul was speeding along on his bicycle, when anunexpected hole in the road caught him off balance […]...
26. Значение идиомы loose [loose] See: AT LOOSE ENDS, CAST OFF or CAST LOOSE, CUT LOOSE, FASTAND LOOSE, HAVE A SCREW LOOSE, LET LOOSE or SET LOOSE or TURN LOOSE, ON THE LOOSE....
27. Значение идиомы turn on [turn on] {v.} 1. To start by turning a knob or handle or working aswitch; cause to be on. Jack turned on the water. Who turnedthe lights on? 2. {informal} To put forth or succeed with as easilyas turning on water. She really turns on the charm when that newboy is around. 3. To attack. […]...
28. Значение идиомы all set [all set] {adj. phr.} Ready to start. “Is the plane ready for take-off?” the bank president asked. “Yes, Sir,” the pilot answered. “We’re all set.”...
29. Значение идиомы in commission [in commission] or [into commission] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Onduty or ready to be put on duty by a naval or military service; inactive service. The old battleship has been in commission fortwenty years. It took many months to build the new bomber, and nowit is ready to be put into commission. 2. In […]...
30. Ending a Party Gunther: I think this party has Run its course and I’m ready To call it a night. Maria: But there are still a few Stragglers who seem Reluctant to leave. How do we Politely tell them to go home? Gunther: I’ll just make an announcement. Maria: Wait! That seems kind of rude. Let me try […]...
31. Перевод слова ready Ready – готовый, приготовленный Перевод слова Ready for use – готовый к употреблению ready for the press – готовый к печати ready for all emergencies – готовый ко всем неожиданностям I am Ready. Я готов. He was always Ready to help us. Он всегда был готов помочь нам. Ready, set, go! На старт, внимание, марш!...
32. Значение идиомы landing ship [landing ship] {n.} A ship built to land troops and army equipmenton a beach for an invasion. The landing ship came near the beach, doors in the bow opened, and marines ran out....
33. Значение идиомы ready money [ready money] {n. phr.} Cash on hand. Frank refuses to buythings on credit, but, if he had the ready money, he would buy thatlovely old house....
34. Corporate Spying Joachim: I’m really having Second thoughts about hiring a firm to do Corporate spying for us. I don’t want to do anything that’s Ethically questionable. Dawn: We have no choice but to do it. All of our competitors conduct corporate Espionage. Joachim: I can understand spying on our competitors, but I Draw the line at […]...
35. Значение идиомы less than no time [less than no time] {n. phr.}, {informal} Very quickly. We canbe ready to go in less than no time. It took Sally less than notime to get dinner ready....
36. Значение идиомы have a say in [have a say in] or [a voice in] {v. phr.} To have the right toexpress one’s opinion or cast a vote in a pending matter. Our bossis friendly and democratic; he always encourages us to have a say inwhat we will do next....
37. Перевод идиомы get ready, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get ready Перевод: подготовиться, готовиться к чему-либо Пример: First I must get ready for work, then I will help you. Сначала я должен подготовиться к работе, потом я помогу тебе....
38. Значение идиомы all in all [all in all ] {n. phr.}, {literary} The person or thing that you love most. She was all in all to him. Music was his all in all....
39. Значение идиомы on call [on call] {adj. phr.} 1. Having to be paid on demand. Jim didn’thave the money ready even though he knew the bill was on call. 2.Ready and available. This is Dr. Kent’s day to be on call at thehospital. The nurse is on call for emergency cases....
40. Making Quick and Slow Decisions Courteney: Which of these Vendors do you think we should Go with? Dante: I’m really Hesitant to make a decision until we’ve Pondered the options a little longer. We don’t want to make any Rash decisions. Courteney: We’ve Sat on this for long enough, don’t you think? I know you’re Of two minds about whether […]...