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Значение идиомы draw a blank

[draw a blank] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To obtain nothing in return for an effort made or to get a negative result.

I looked up all the Joneses in the telephone book but I drew a blank every time I asked for Archibald Jones.

2. To fail to remember something.

I am trying to think of the name but I keep drawing a blank.

3. To be consistently unsuccessful at doing something.

I keep trying to pass that math exam but each time I try it I draw a blank.



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  1. Значение идиомы draw up[draw up] {v.} 1. To write in its correct form; put in writing. The rich man had his lawyers draw up his will so that each of his children would receive part of his money when he died. 2. To plan or prepare; begin to write out. The two countries drew up a peace treaty ... Читать далее...
  2. Значение идиомы blank check[blank check] {n.} 1. A bank check written to a person who can then write in how much money he wants. John’s father sent him a blank check to pay his school bills. 2. {informal} Permission to another person to do anything he decides to do. The teacher gave the pupils a blank check to ... Читать далее...
  3. 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 ... Читать далее...
  4. Значение идиомы draw blood[draw blood] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make someone feel hurt or angry. If you want to draw blood, ask Jim about his last money-making scheme. Her sarcastic comments drew blood....
  5. Перевод слова blankBlank — пустой, чистый, незаполненный Перевод слова Blank paper — чистая бумага blank bill — бланковый вексель to leave blank — оставить незаполненным Leave the last page Blank. Оставьте последние страницы пустыми. But what in Blank you are waiting for? Какого — сами знаете чего — вы ждете? Suddenly the screen went Blank. Внезапно экран ... Читать далее...
  6. Значение идиомы draw out[draw out] {v. phr.} 1. To take out; remove. Johnny drew a dollar out of the bank to buy his mother a present. The hunter drew out his gun and shot the snake. 2. To make talk or tell something. Jimmy was bashful but Mrs. Wilson drew him out by asking him about baseball. 3. ... Читать далее...
  7. Значение идиомы draw a line[draw a line] or [draw the line] {v. phr.} 1. To think of as different. The law in this country draws a line between murder and man slaughter. Can you draw the line between a lie and a fib? 2. To set a limit to what will be done; say something cannot be done. We ... Читать далее...
  8. Значение идиомы draw fire[draw fire] {v. phr.} 1. To attract or provoke shooting; be a target. The general’s white horse drew the enemy’s fire. 2. To bring criticism or argument; make people say bad things about you. Having the newest car in your group is sure to draw fire....
  9. Перевод слова blank noteBlank note — бумага для записей Происхождение слова blank note Фраза образована из слов Blank (пустой, незаполненный) и Note (заметка). rel=»nofollow»>...
  10. Значение идиомы draw a long breath[draw a long breath] or [take a long breath] {v. phr.} To breathe deeply when getting ready to speak or act. Father asked who broke the window. Jim drew a long breath and admitted that he had done it. The salesman took a long breath and started his talk....
  11. Значение идиомы draw a conclusion[draw a conclusion] {v. phr.} To make an inference. After he failed to keep an appointment with me for the third time, I drew the conclusion that he was an unreliable person....
  12. Значение идиомы draw lots[draw lots] {v. phr.} To select at random from a series in order to determine precedents or apportionment. The refugees to be evacuated drew lots on who would get a place on the first airplane out of the besieged city....
  13. Значение идиомы draw on[draw on] {v. phr.} 1. To arrive; approach. As midnight drew on, the New Year’s Eve party grew louder and louder. 2. To secure funds from a bank or person. Jack kept drawing on his bank account so much that several of his checks bounced....
  14. Перевод слова drawDraw — рисовать, чертить; привлекать; натягивать Перевод слова To draw a boundary — провести границу to draw a bow — натягивать лук the play continues to draw — пьеса все еще пользуется успехом Can you Draw me a map of how to get there? Можете ли вы нарисовать мне карту, как туда добраться? How many ... Читать далее...
  15. Значение идиомы draw a parallel[draw a parallel] {v. phr.} To make a comparison. It is easy to draw a parallel between the characters of Saint Francis of Assisi and Great Saint Theresa of Aquila, but this doesn’t mean that all saints are alike....
  16. Перевод идиомы draw blood, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: draw blood Перевод: пускать кровь; разозлить кого-либо Пример: The politician was very careful not to draw blood during the debate. Политик был очень внимателен, чтобы не разозлить своего оппонента во время дебатов....
  17. Перевод идиомы draw the line between something and something else, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: draw the line between something and something else Перевод: разделять две вещи; отличать одно от другого; проводить границу, разграничить, различать Пример: It’s very hard to draw a line between slamming a door and just closing it loudly. Очень сложно провести границу между хлопаньем двери и просто громким ее закрытием....
  18. Перевод идиомы draw the line at something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: draw the line at something Перевод: установить границы (дозволенного); провести черту, которую говорящий не собирается пересекать; решать остановиться на чем-либо Пример: We have to draw the line somewhere to limit the costs of the party. Нужно где-то остановиться, чтобы ограничить затраты на вечеринку. When it comes to drugs, he draws the line. He won’t ... Читать далее...
  19. Значение идиомы keep up with the Joneses[keep up with the Joneses] {v. phr.} To follow the latest fashion;try to be equal with your neighbors. Mrs. Smith kept buying everynew thing that was advertised, finally Mr. Smith told her to stoptrying to keep up with the Joneses and to start thinking for herself....
  20. Перевод сленгового выражения luck of the draw, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: luck of the draw Перевод: по воле случая или судьбы Синоним: that’s the way the ball bounces Пример: Everyone else’s computer works just fine, but mine is broken. I guess that’s the luck of the draw. У всех остальных с компьютерами все в порядке, но мой не работает. Видимо, мне просто не повезло....
  21. Значение идиомы slow on the draw[slow on the draw] {adj. phr.} Not very smart; having difficultyfiguring things out. Poor Eric doesn’t get very good grades inphysics; when it comes to problem-solving, he is rather slow on thedraw....
  22. Перевод идиомы draw to a close, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: draw to a close Перевод: заканчиваться, подходить к концу, приближаться к окончанию Пример: The tournament was drawing to a close and everybody was going back home. Чемпионат заканчивался, и все возвращались домой....
  23. Значение идиомы draw and quarter[draw and quarter] {v. phr.}, {literary} 1. To execute someone in the barbaric medieval fashion of having him torn into four pieces by four horses tearing his body in four different directions. The captured foreign marauders were drawn and quartered by the angry citizens of ancient Frankfurt. 2. To punish someone very severely. «If you ... Читать далее...
  24. Перевод идиомы keep up with the Joneses, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep up with the Joneses Перевод: жить как все, жить не хуже других; равняться на соседей Пример: Bryan always worries about keeping up with Joneses and he is always frustrated. Брайан всегда беспокоиться о том, чтобы не отставать от соседей, и он всегда расстраивается....
  25. Перевод слова obtainObtain — получать, приобретать, добиваться Перевод слова To obtain experience — приобретать опыт to obtain a position — добиться положения to obtain an interview — взять интервью These conditions no longer Obtain. Эти условия больше не соблюдаются. We managed to Obtain another pin of beer. Нам удалось приобрести еще один бочонок пива. The information may ... Читать далее...
  26. Перевод слова resultResult — результат, следствие Перевод слова Without result — безрезультатно in the result — в конце концов to obtain good results — добиться хороших результатов A lot depends on the Result of this match. Многое зависит от результата этого матча. I am delighted by the Result. Я в восторге от результата. Nothing has Resulted from ... Читать далее...
  27. Значение идиомы cut ice[cut ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a difference; make an impression; be accepted as important. — Usually used in negative, interrogative, or conditional sentences. When Frank had found a movie he liked, what others said cut no ice with him. Jones is democratic; a man’s money or importance never cuts any ice with him. ... Читать далее...
  28. Перевод слова returnReturn — возвращаться, отдача, возврат Перевод слова To return to earth — замыкать на землю to return affection — проявлять ответные чувства he asked for the return of his book — он попросил, чтобы ему вернули его книгу to return empties — сдавать порожнюю стеклотару Alison decided to Return home. Элисон решила вернуться домой. Return ... Читать далее...
  29. Значение идиомы crack a book[crack a book] {v. phr.}, {slang} To open a book in order to study. — Usually used with a negative. John did not crack a book until the night before the exam. Many students think they can pass without cracking a book....
  30. Значение идиомы dig up[dig up] {v.}, {informal} To find or get with some effort. Sue dug up some useful material for her English composition. Jim asked each boy to dig up twenty-five cents to pay for the hot dogs and soda. Compare: DIG OUT....
  31. Значение идиомы get the eye[get the eye] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be looked at, especiallywith interest and liking. The pretty girl got the eye as she walkedpast the boys on the street corner. 2. To be looked at or stared at, especially in a cold, unfriendly way. When Mary asked if she couldtake home the fur coat and ... Читать далее...
  32. Значение идиомы under one’s belt[under one’s belt] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In your stomach;eaten; or absorbed. Once he had a good meal under his belt, the manloosened his tie and fell asleep. Jones is talkative when he has afew drinks under his belt. 2. In your experience, memory orpossession; learned or gotten successfully; gained by effort andskill. Jim has ... Читать далее...
  33. Фразовый глагол draw up — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: draw up Перевод: составлять (документ) Пример: An agreement was drawn up and signed by the two parties. Соглашение было составлено и подписано обеими сторонами....
  34. Значение идиомы sneeze at[sneeze at] {v.}, {informal} To think of as not important; not takeseriously. — Used with negative or limiting words and in questions. Mr. Jones was chosen by his party to run for President. He was notelected, but to be chosen to run is not to be sneezed at. If youthink Mrs. Green’s tests are things ... Читать далее...
  35. An unfortunate coincidenceOne day Mrs. Jones went to have a talk with the minister at the local church. «Reverend,» she said, «I have a problem—my husband keeps falling asleep during your sermons. It’s very embarrassing. What should I do?» «I have an idea,» said the minister. «Take this hatpin with you. I will be able to tell ... Читать далее...
  36. Значение идиомы out of[out of] {prep.} 1a. From the inside to the outside of. Johntook the apple out of the bag. Get out of the car! The teacherhas gone out of town. 1b. In a place away from. No, you can’t seeMr. Jones; he is out of the office today. Our house is ten milesout of town. 2. ... Читать далее...
  37. Значение идиомы pinch-hit[pinch-hit] {v.} 1. To substitute for another player at bat in abaseball game. Smith was sent in to pinch-hit for Jones. 2.{informal} To act for a while, or in an emergency, for another person;take someone’s place for a while. I asked him to pinch-hit for mewhile I was away. The president of the City Council ... Читать далее...
  38. A little boy was excited about his first day at schoolA little boy was excited about his first day at school. So excited in fact, that only a few minutes after class started, he realized that he desperately needed to go to the bathroom. So he raised his hand politely to ask if he could be excused. Of course the teacher said yes, but asked ... Читать далее...
  39. Значение идиомы look oneself[look oneself] {v. phr.} To appear self-possessed and well; look orseem in full possession of your abilities and in good health; toappear all right or normal. Mary had had a long illness, but nowshe looked quite herself again. It had been a big night, and UncleJohn had been drinking freely, but he looked entirely himself ... Читать далее...
  40. Значение идиомы all-out effort[all-out effort] {n.} A great and thorough effort at solving a given problem. The President is making an all-out effort to convince Congress to pass the pending bill on health care....

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