Home ⇒ 📌Английские идиомы ⇒ Значение идиомы duty bound
Значение идиомы duty bound
[duty bound] {adj. phr.} Forced to act by what you believe is right.
Abraham Lincoln walked miles once to return a few pennies that he had overcharged a woman because he felt duty bound to do it.
John felt duty bound to report that he had broken the window.
(1 оценок, среднее: 5.00 из 5)
Related topics:
- Значение идиомы root-bound [root-bound] {adj.} 1. Having a limited amount of space for rootgrowth. After seven or eight years day lilies become root-bound andwill not bloom well unless they are divided. 2. Liking the familiarplace where you live and not wanting to go away from it; having asentimental attachment to one place. Mr. Jones has lived inConnecticut all […]...
- Перевод слова bound Bound – ограничивать, сдерживать; связанный Перевод слова To feel bound to say – быть вынужденным сказать he is bound to die – ему суждено умереть bound energy – связанная энергия I am Bound to do what I promised you. Я обязан сделать то, что вам обещал. They Bound his legs tight. Они крепко связали его […]...
- Значение идиомы on duty [on duty] {adj. phr.} Doing one’s job; supervising. Two soldiersare on duty guarding the gates. There is always one teacher onduty during study hour. Contrast: OFF DUTY....
- Перевод идиомы bound to (do something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: bound to (do something) Перевод: обязательно, непременно сделать что-либо Пример: If you ask your father he is bound to try and help you with your problem. Если ты попросишь отца, он непременно попытается тебе помочь с твоей проблемой....
- Значение идиомы heavy-duty [heavy-duty] {adj.} Made for long or hard use; very strong. Thelumberman used heavy-duty trucks for hauling logs down the mountains. The workers in the steel mill have heavy-duty gloves for handlinghot steel. Mrs. Carlson bought a heavy-duty cleanser to clean hergreasy oven....
- Значение идиомы muscle-bound [muscle-bound] {adj.} Having your muscles large, hard, and tightfrom too much exercising; having muscles so developed that you canhardly move. Bob was big and strong, but he was muscle-bound, andBill could beat him. An athlete must train properly so as not tobecome muscle-hound....
- Значение идиомы off duty [off duty] {adj.} Not supposed to be at work; having free time; notworking. Sailors like to go sight-seeing, when they are off duty ina foreign port. It seems that all the taxis in New York are offduty whenever it rains. – Often used with hyphens, before a noun. The bank robber was captured by an […]...
- Перевод слова duty Duty – долг, обязательство; вахта, дежурство Перевод слова In bounden duty – по долгу, по чувству долга to collect duty – взимать пошлину moral duty – моральный долг I regard it as my Duty. Я считаю это своим долгом. He’s on night Duty. Он на ночном дежурстве. I promise I will do my Duty. Я […]...
- Значение идиомы explain away [explain away] {v.} To explain so that it does not seemtrue or important. John explained away his unfinished homework byshowing the teacher his broken arm in a cast. It is hard toexplain away Abraham Lincoln’s dream about being dead, which he had afew days before he was shot. The man could not explain away thegun […]...
- Значение идиомы double duty [double duty] {n.} Two uses or jobs; two purposes or duties. Matthew does double duty. He’s the janitor in the morning and gardener in the afternoon. Our new washer does double duty; it washes the clothes and also dries them....
- Значение идиомы in the line of duty [in the line of duty] {adj. phr.} Done or happening as part of ajob. The policeman was shot in the line of duty. The soldierhad to clean his rifle in the line of duty....
- Abraham Lincoln (2) Abraham Lincoln was the son of a poor farmer. He was born in 1809 and his childhood was spent in hard work. He helped his father on their small farm. But in 1816, when Abraham was only 7 years old, his father lost his farm and his family moved to another part of the country. […]...
- Перевод идиомы on duty, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on duty Перевод: на службе, на работе Пример: There was nobody on duty when we arrived at the swimming pool. Когда мы пришли в бассейн, там никто не работал....
- Значение идиомы duty calls [duty calls] {n. phr.} One must attend to one’s obligations. “I’d love to stay and play more poker,” Henry said, “but duty calls and I must get back to the office.”...
- Перевод идиомы off duty, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: off duty Перевод: не работать, быть не на службе Пример: The police officer was off duty when he saw the bank robbery. Когда офицер полиции увидел ограбление банка, он был не на службе....
- Перевод идиомы do one’s duty, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: do one’s duty Перевод: выполнять свою обязанность, работу Пример: The guard was only doing his duty when he began to ask the customer questions. Охранник лишь выполнял свою работу, когда начал задавать посетителю вопросы....
- Three acurate guesses One of the bachelors in the apartment development sneaked up behind an older woman, covered her eyes with his hands, and said, “I’m going to kiss you if you can’t tell me who I am in three guesses.” She quickly answered, “George Washington! Thomas Jefferson! Abraham Lincoln!”...
- Значение идиомы in return [in return] {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; aspayment; in recognition or exchange. – Often used with “for”. Budgave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return. The ladyhelped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother often invited herto dinner. How much did John give you in return for […]...
- Значение идиомы case in point [case in point] {n. phr.} An example that proves something or helps to make something clearer. An American can rise from the humblest beginnings to become President. Abraham Lincoln is a case in point....
- Перевод идиомы pinch pennies, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pinch pennies Идиома: pinch pennies разг. Перевод: мелочиться, считать каждую копейку Пример: My friend is pinching pennies in order to save money for his vacation. Мой друг считает каждую копейку, чтобы скопить денег себе на отпуск....
- Значение идиомы by turns [by turns] {adv. phr.} First one and then another in a regular way; one substituting for or following another according to a repeated plan. On the drive to Chicago, the three men took the wheel by turns. The teachers were on duty by turns. When John had a fever, he felt cold and hot by […]...
- Значение идиомы feel out [feel out] {v.} To talk or act carefully with someone and find whathe thinks or can do. The pupils felt out the principal about aparty after the game. John felt out his father about letting himhave the car that evening. At first the boxers felt each otherout. Compare: SOUND OUT....
- Giuseppi walks into work, and he says Giuseppi walks into work, and he says, “Ey, Tony! You know who’s-a George Washington?” Tony says, “No, Giuseppi, who’s-a George Washington?” He says, “Hah! George-a Washington’s the first-a President of – a United States. I’m-a go to night school, learn all about-a United States, and become-a U. S.-a citizen.” A couple of days later, Giuseppi […]...
- Following some duty overseas, the officers Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to […]...
- Значение идиомы open up [open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal. The story of Helen Keller’s life opened up a whole new world toMary. Einstein’s theories opened up a whole new area for study. 2. To make available; present an opportunity; offer. The buildingof the railroad opened up new lands to the pioneers. […]...
- Значение идиомы John Hancock [John Hancock] or [John Henry] {n.}, {informal} Your signature;your name in writing. The man said, “Put your John Hancock on thispaper.” Joe felt proud when he put his John Henry on his veryfirst driver’s license....
- Значение идиомы fence in [fence in] or [hedge in] or [hem in] {v.} To keep fromdoing what he or she would like to do. Usually used in the passive. Mary felt fenced in because her father would not let her drive a caror have dates with boys. John didn’t like his job because he hadto do the same kind […]...
- Значение идиомы John Q. Public [John Q. Public] {n.} A name used informally for the averagecitizen. It is John Q. Public’s duty to vote at each election. Compare: JOE DOAKES....
- Диалог на английском языке с переводом “В магазине дьюти-фри” (In a duty-free shop) – Hello. Can I help you, sir? Are you interested in our duty-free goods? – Yes. The point is that the customs officer took away my bottle of mineral water, so I would like to buy a new one. – I see. No problem, sir. Which one do you prefer: still or sparkling? – Just […]...
- Значение идиомы pinch pennies [pinch pennies] {v. phr.}, {informal} Not spend a penny more thannecessary; be very saving or thrifty. When Tom and Mary were savingmoney to buy a house, they had to pinch pennies. – [penny-pincher]{n.}, {informal} A stingy or selfish person; miser. He spent solittle money that he began to get the name of a penny-pincher. -[penny-pinching] […]...
- Значение идиомы live up to [live up to] {v.} To act according to; come up to; agree with;follow. So far as he could, John had always tried to live up to theexample he saw in Lincoln. Bob was a man who lived up to hispromises. The new house didn’t live up to expectations....
- Значение идиомы missing link [missing link] n. 1. Something needed to complete a group; amissing part of a chain of things. A 1936 penny was the missinglink in John’s collection of pennies. The detective hunted for thefact that was the missing link in the case. 2. An unknown extinctanimal that was supposed to be a connection between man and […]...
- Значение идиомы section gang [section gang] or [section crew] {n.} A group of railroad workerswho watch and repair a number of miles of track. The section crewwas called out to fix the broken bridge....
- Значение идиомы snap one’s fingers at [snap one’s fingers at] {v. phr.} To show contempt for; show norespect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. John snappedhis fingers at the sign that said “Do not enter,” and he went in thedoor. The highway sign said “Speed limit, 35 miles per hour,” butwhen a driver snapped his fingers at it by going […]...
- Значение идиомы make out [make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for ; fill out. The teacher made outthe report cards and gave them to the students to take home. Mrs. Smith gave the clerk in the store some money and the clerk made out areceipt. 2. To see, hear, or understand by trying hard. It wasdark, […]...
- Abraham Lincoln – Авраам Линкольн Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, on 12th February, 1809. His family was poor, so Lincoln didn’t go to school. He mostly studied at home. He used to borrow books or study the bible. At the age of 22, Lincoln left Kentucky and moved to the village of New Salem in Illinois. There, he […]...
- Значение идиомы walk away with [walk away with] or [walk off with] {v.} 1. To take and go awaywith; take away; often: steal. When Father went to work, heaccidentally walked off with Mother’s umbrella. How can a thiefwalk off with a safe in broad daylight? 2. To take, get, or wineasily. Jim walked away with all the honors on Class […]...
- Биография Авраама Линкольна/ The Biography of Abraham Lincoln На английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Biography of Abraham Lincoln Биография Авраама Линкольна Abraham Lincoln is one of the most famous American presidents. To be precise, he is the 16th president of the USA. Thanks to him the country successfully went through financial, military, moral and other types of crisis. He was also […]...
- Перевод слова broken Broken – разбитый, сломанный Перевод слова Broken leg – сломанная нога broken stone – щебень broken food – объедки, оставшиеся на столе Her spirit was Broken. Ее дух был сломлен. My Broken leg is mending. Моя сломанная нога идет на поправку. I become a Broken vessel. Я как разбитое корыто. Интересные факты “Сломленные” (Broken) – […]...
- Значение идиомы swear by [swear by] {v.} 1. To use as the support or authority that what youare saying is truthful; take an oath upon. A witness swears by theBible that he will tell the truth. In ancient Greece a doctorswore by Apollo, the god of healing, that he would be a good doctor. John swore by his honor […]...