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Значение идиомы do justice to
[do justice to] {v. phr.} 1. To do as well as you should; do properly.
Barbara had so many things to do that she could not do justice to her lessons.
The newspaper man did not do justice to the story.
2. To eat or drink with enthusiasm or enjoyment.
The boy did justice to the meal.
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- Перевод слова justice Justice – справедливость, правосудие, юстиция Перевод слова To cry for justice – взывать к справедливости Court of Justice – суд Department of Justice – министерство юстиции (в США) to administer justice – отправлять правосудие to obstruct justice – препятствовать правосудию Justice will prevail. Справедливость восторжествует. They must not be allowed to escape Justice. Им нельзя […]...
- Значение идиомы scrounge around [scrounge around] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To search for an objectaimlessly without having one clearly in mind. I don’t know what’sthe matter with him, he is just scrounging around all day long. 2. Tolook around for a way to get a free drink or a free meal. Sue andher husband are so broke they never […]...
- Перевод слова enjoyment Enjoyment – наслаждение, удовольствие Перевод слова His enjoyment of music – его любовь к музыке to derive enjoyment from a game – наслаждаться игрой to give enjoyment – доставлять удовольствие Variety is the mother of Enjoyment. Разнообразие – источник наслаждения. Hunting is his greatest Enjoyment. Охота – величайшее для него наслаждение. For me, music is […]...
- Перевод слова enthusiasm Enthusiasm – восторг, энтузиазм, увлечение Перевод слова Contagious enthusiasm – заразительное воодушевление crack-brained enthusiasm – бессмысленный восторг hunting is his latest enthusiasm – его последнее увлечение – охота I was full of Enthusiasm for the idea. Я был в восторге от этой идеи. He was ablaze with Enthusiasm. Он был охвачен энтузиазмом. Their Enthusiasm is […]...
- Значение идиомы tell one where to get off [tell one where to get off] or [tell one where to head in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk angrily to; speak to or answer with roughlanguage; scold. Bob told Ted to get out of his way. Ted told Bobwhere to get off. Mary laughed at Barbara’s hairdo. Barbara toldMary where to head in. Compare: TELL […]...
- Reading Contracts Carefully Barbara: Just Sign on the dotted line and be done with it. Sean: Didn’t your parents ever teach you to read every document carefully before you sign it? Barbara: Not when the Contract is Boilerplate. All of the Terms are standard. Sean: No, they’re not. Did you notice in the Fine print that if the […]...
- Microsoft Addresses Justice Department Accusations REDMOND, Wash. – Oct. 23, 1997 – In direct response to accusations made by the Department of Justice, the Microsoft Corp. announced today that it will be acquiring the federal government of the United States of America for an undisclosed sum. “It’s actually a logical extension of our planned growth”, said Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, […]...
- Перевод слова meal Meal – еда, пища; мука крупного помола Перевод слова Frugal meal – скромная пища a hair of meal – очень маленькая порция еды to take in a lading of meal – взять груз муки She cooked a great Meal. Она готовила великолепную еду. Mavis ate her Meal in silence. Мейвис съел то что она приготовила […]...
- Значение идиомы in the wrong [in the wrong] {adj. phr.} With moral or legal right or truthagainst you; against justice, truth, or fact; wrong. In attacking asmaller boy, Jack was plainly in the wrong. Mary was in the wrongto drink from a finger bowl. Since he had put pennies behind thefuses, Bill was in the wrong when fire broke out. […]...
- Dining with a Foodie I invited my friend Nick to try a new restaurant with me. This restaurant was The latest thing, and since Nick was a Foodie, I thought he would Have an interesting take on the meal. … Anita: So, what did you think of the first course? Nick: I thought it was Passable. Anita: Just passable? […]...
- Перевод слова newspaper Newspaper – газета Перевод слова Newspaper file – подшивка газет newspaper heading – газетный заголовок to publish a newspaper – выпускать газету It was in some Newspaper. Это было в какой-то газете. Murdoch owns many Newspapers. Мердок владеет многими газетными изданиями. Did you see today’s Newspaper? Ты видел сегодняшнюю газету? Происхождение слова newspaper Сложное слово, […]...
- Значение идиомы one for the books [one for the books] {n, phr.}, {informal} Very unusual; aremarkable something. The newspaper reporter fumed in a story thatwas one for the books. Their trip through the Rocky Mountains wasone for the books....
- Значение идиомы sob story [sob story] {n.} A story that makes you feel pity or sorrow; a talethat makes you tearful. The beggar told us a long sob story beforehe asked for money. The movie is based on a sob story, but peoplelove it....
- Значение идиомы dig out [dig out] {v.} 1. To find by searching; bring out that was put away. Jack dug his sled out of the cellar. The newspaper printed an old story dug out of their records. Compare: DIG UP. 2. {informal} To escape. – Usually used with “of”. Often used in the phrase “dig oneself out of a […]...
- Poetic justice A man was called to witness that a couple had been making love in a park. The witness: They were fucking your honor The judge: Could the witness put it in a more Sheakspearian way: The witness: The park was Dark but caused no fear Until tiny sounds came to my ear There was this […]...
- Значение идиомы have done with [have done with] {v.} To stop doing or using something. When youhave done with that paintbrush, Barbara, I would like to use it. Iwish you would have done with your criticisms....
- Значение идиомы nurse a drink [nurse a drink] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a drink in one’s handat a party, pretending to be drinking it or taking extremely smallsips only. John’s been nursing that drink all evening....
- Значение идиомы fall behind [fall behind] {v.} To go slower than others and be far behind them. When the campers took a hike in the woods, two boys fell behind andgot lost. Frank’s lessons were too hard for him, and he soon fellbehind the rest of the class. Mary was not promoted because shedreamed too much and fell behind […]...
- Значение идиомы in print [in print] {adj. phr.} Obtainable in printed form from a printer orpublisher; printed. The author has finished writing his book but itis not yet in print. The story of the students’ trip to Washingtonappeared in print in the newspaper. It is a very old book and nolonger in print. Contrast: OUT OF PRINT....
- Значение идиомы piece out [piece out] {v.} 1. To put together from many different pieces; puttogether from odd parts; patch. They pieced out a meal fromleftovers. He pieced out the machine with scrap parts. Thedetective pieced out the story from a stray fact here, a clue there, and a hint somewhere else. 2. To make larger or longer by […]...
- Значение идиомы come to the point [come to the point] or [get to the point] {v. phr.} To talk about the important thing; reach the important facts of the matter; reach the central question or fact. Henry was giving a lot of history and explanation, but his father asked him to come to the point. A good newspaper story must come […]...
- Перевод слова drink Drink – пить, напиток Перевод слова Long drink – стакан пива in drink – пьяный; в пьяном виде to drink air – жадно глотать воздух Oh for a Drink! Ах, как хочется пить! I need a Drink. Мне надо выпить. I owe you a Drink. Я должен тебе выпивку....
- Значение идиомы as the story goes [as the story goes] {adv. phr.} As the story is told; as one has heard through rumor. As the story goes, Jonathan disappeared when he heard the police were after him....
- Phone joke A few months ago I saw a newspaper clipping which told of a newspaper in Illinois (I think…) which ran a story warning consumers that, on such-and – such day, Illinois Bell would be “blowing the dust out of the phone lines” and that all phone owners should cover the earpiece of their phones with […]...
- Значение идиомы get-up-and-go [get-up-and-go] also [get-up-and-get] {n. phr.}, {informal}Energetic enthusiasm; ambitious determination; pep; drive; push. Joe has a lot of get-up-and-go and is working his way throughschool....
- Значение идиомы hot dog [hot dog] {interj.}, {informal} Hurrah! – A cry used to showpleasure or enthusiasm. “Hot dog!” Frank exclaimed when heunwrapped a birthday gift of a small record player....
- Значение идиомы drink down [drink down] {v. phr.} To drink in one gulp; swallow entirely. Steve was so thirsty that he drank down six glasses of orange juice in rapid succession....
- Значение идиомы run circles around [run circles around] also [run rings around] {v. phr.} To show thatyou can do a task much better than; do better than veryeasily. In spelling, Ruth could run circles around Barbara anyday. Frank ran rings around the other boys on the basketballteam....
- Значение идиомы act out [act out] {v.} 1. To show an idea, story, or happening by your looks, talk, and movements. He tried to act out a story that he had read. 2. To put into action. All his life he tried to act out his beliefs....
- Значение идиомы upper story [upper story] {n.} 1. A floor or level of a building above thefirst floor. The apartment house where Gene lives is five storieshigh and he lives in one of the upper stories. 2. {slang} A person’shead or brain. Lulu has nobody home in the upper story. Bill’ssister says he is weak in the upper story....
- Значение идиомы old story [old story] {n.} An everyday occurrence; something that oftenhappens. Jane’s temper tantrums were an old story. It’s an oldstory when a woman divorces her husband for too much drinking....
- Age difference What is the difference between girls aged: 8, 18, 28, 38, 48, 58 and 68? At 8 – You take her to bed and tell her a story. At 18 – You tell her a story and take her to bed. At 28 – You don’t need to tell her a story to take her […]...
- Значение идиомы butt in [butt in] {v.}, {slang} To join in with what other people are doing without asking or being asked; interfere in other people’s business; meddle. Mary was explaining to Jane how to knit a sweater when Barbara butted in. Often used with “on”. John butted in on Bill and Tom’s fight, and got hurt. Compare: HORN […]...
- Перевод слова story Story – рассказ, повесть, сюжет Перевод слова Short story – рассказ, новелла funny story – анекдот the main thing in a novel is the story – самое главное в романе – это сюжет His Story rings true. Его рассказ звучит правдоподобно. He told us the Story. Он рассказал нам эту историю. I accredited his Story. […]...
- Значение идиомы slow burn [slow burn] {n.}, {informal} A slowly increasing feeling of anger. The boys kept teasing John, and watched him do a slow burn. Barbara’s slow burn ended only when Mary explained themisunderstanding....
- Значение идиомы That’s the story of my life [That’s the story of my life…] Usually spoken when something goeswrong. I spent seven years writing a novel, but no publisher wantsto accept it. That’s the story of my life....
- Значение идиомы drink like a fish [drink like a fish] {v. phr.} To drink in great quantities; to be addicted to alcohol. John is a nice guy but, unfortunately, he drinks like a fish....
- Значение идиомы with bells on [with bells on] {adv. phr.}, {informal} With enthusiasm; eager orready and in the best of spirits for an event. “Will you come tothe farewell party I’m giving for Billy?” asked Jerry. “I’ll be therewith bells on,” replied Ed....
- Перевод идиомы make a long story short, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make a long story short Перевод: короче говоря; укоротить историю, рассказ, опустив некоторые детали Пример: I had to make a long story short in order to finish my story and leave to catch my train home. Мне пришлось опустить некоторые детали своего рассказа, чтобы закончить его и успеть на свой поезд....
- Getting In-Flight Service I pushed the Call button to get the attention of the Flight attendant. Flight attendant: Yes? What can I do for you? Hal: It’s very cold in the Cabin. Is it possible to get a Blanket? Flight attendant: We’re out of blankets, but here’s a Pillow. Hal: Okay, thanks. I was asleep during the Meal […]...