Значение идиомы dying to

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1. Перевод слова dyingDying — умирание, смерть, умирающий Перевод слова Dying social order — отживающий свой век общественный строй to be dying from fatigue — умирать от усталости a dying town — город, в котором умирает жизнь I am Dying for a cup of tea. Все бы отдал сейчас за чашку чая. I’m Dying for a cuppa! Я ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы dying to (do something or go somewhere), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: dying to (do something or go somewhere) Перевод: сильно желать, хотеть сделать что-либо или пойти куда-либо Пример: I am dying to go and visit my friend in the country. Я очень хочу навестить своего друга в деревне....
3. Seymour was a good and pious manSeymour was a good and pious man, and when he passed away, the Lord himself greeted him at the pearly gates of heaven. «Hungry, Seymour?» the Lord asked. «I could eat,» said Seymour. The Lord opened a can of tuna, and they shared it. While eating this humble meal, Seymour looked down into Hell and ... Читать далее...
4. Old farmer Johnson was dyingOld farmer Johnson was dying. The family was standing around his bed. With a low voice he sad to his wife, «Maude, when I’m dead and gone… I want you to marry farmer Jones.» «Oh no, I couldn’t marry anyone after you!» Maude replies. «But I want you to, Maude.» «But why?» Maude asks. «Because ... Читать далее...
5. Barns Are Painted Red Because of the Physics of Dying StarsHave you ever noticed that almost every barn you have ever seen is red? There’s a reason for that, and it has to do with the chemistry of dying stars. Seriously. Yonatan Zunger is a Google employee who decided to explain this phenomenon on Google+ recently. The simple answer to why barns are painted red ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы eager beaver[eager beaver] {n. phr.}, {slang} A person who is always eager towork or do anything extra, perhaps to win the favor of his leader orboss. Jack likes his teacher and works hard for her, but hisclassmates call him an eager beaver. The man who was promoted tobe manager was an eager beaver who got to ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова eagerEager — страстно желающий, жаждущий Перевод слова He is eager to begin — ему не терпится начать eager for fame — жаждущий славы eager pursuit — энергичное преследование She was Eager to get started. Ей не терпелось начать. I was Eager to get back to work as soon as possible. Мне не терпелось вернуться к ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы see the light of day[see the light of day] {v. phr.} To be born or begun. Thechildren visited the old house where their great-grandfather first sawthe light of day. The party was a failure, and Mathilda wished herplan had never seen the light of day....
9. A tourist, visiting a small town in IsraelA tourist, visiting a small town in Israel, came upon a statue dedicated to «The Unknown Soldier». At the base of the statue, a sign was displayed: «Here lies Seymour Ruthenberg». The tourist inquired of one of the locals how was it possible an unknown had a name. The resident replied, «As a soldier, that ... Читать далее...
10. Saskatchewan man’s dying wish was carved into tractor that trapped himCecil Harris spent hours trapped beneath a tractor during a 1948 storm, and that’s where he carved a short but sweet will. SASKATOON — Lawyers call it one of the most unique wills ever written. On Friday, the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law celebrated the 65th anniversary of a will written by farmer Cecil ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы to date[to date] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Up to the present time; until now. To date twenty students have been accepted into the school. Thepolice have not found the runaway to date. Jim is shoveling snowto earn money, but his earnings to date are small. Syn.: SO FAR....
12. Перевод слова desireDesire — жаждать, мечтать; желание, мечта, вожделение Перевод слова A desire for knowledge — жажда знаний animal desire — животная страсть sexual desire — сексуальное желание I had a burning Desire to win. Я горел желанием выиграть. Add lemon juice if Desired. Добавьте лимонный сок по желанию. We soon believe what we Desire. Мы охотно ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод идиомы eager beaver, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: eager beaver Перевод: трудяга, усердный работник Пример: My colleague is an eager beaver and is always ready to work hard when we need him. Мой сослуживец тот еще трудяга, и он всегда готов потрудиться, когда он нам нужен....
14. Перевод идиомы up-to-date / up to date, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: up-to-date / up to date Перевод: современный, отвечающий последним требованиям Пример: The kitchen in our apartment is not up-to-date at all. Кухня в нашей квартире совсем не современная....
15. Значение идиомы blind date[blind date] {n.} An engagement or date arranged by friends for people who have not previously known one another. A blind date can be a huge success, or a big disappointment....
16. Значение идиомы pull date[pull date] {n.}, {informal} The date stamped on baked goods, dairyproducts, or other perishable foods indicating the last day on whichthey may be sold before they must be removed from the shelves in aretail store. This pie is way past the pull date — small wonderit’s rotten....
17. Значение идиомы in a lather[in a lather] {adj.}, {slang} In great excitement; all worked up;extremely agitated. I couldn’t get across to Joe, he was all in alather....
18. Значение идиомы at the eleventh hour[at the eleventh hour] {prep. phr.} At the last possible time. Aunt Mathilda got married at the eleventh hour; after all, she was already 49 years old....
19. Значение идиомы security blanket[security blanket] {n.}, {slang}, {colloquial} An idea, person, orobject that one holds on to for psychological reassurance or comfortas infants usually hang on to the edge of a pillow, a towel, or ablanket. Sue has gone to Aunt Mathilda for a chat; she is hersecurity blanket....
20. Значение идиомы off the wagon[off the wagon] {adj. phr.}, {slang} No longer refusing to drinkwhiskey or other alcoholic beverages; drinking liquor again, afterstopping for a while. When a heavy drinker quits he must reallyquit. One little drink of whiskey is enough to drive him off thewagon. Contrast: ON THE WAGON....
21. Значение идиомы be off[be off] {v. phr.} 1. {v.} To be in error; miscalculate. The estimator was off by at least 35% on the value of the house. 2. {v.} To leave. Jack ate his supper in a hurry and was off without saying goodbye. 3. {adj.} Cancelled; terminated. The weather was so bad that we were told ... Читать далее...
22. The priest was preparing a manThe priest was preparing a man for his long day’s journey into night. Whispering firmly, the priest said, «Denounce the Devil! Let him know how little you think of his evil!» The dying man said nothing. The priest repeated his order. Still the dying man said nothing. The priest asked, «Why do you refuse to ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы out of date[out of date] {adj. phr.} Old fashioned; superseded; no longervalid; too old to be used. Father’s suit is out of date; he needs anew one. The news magazines in the doctor’s office were all out ofdate....
24. Перевод слова dateDate — дата; свидание Перевод слова Delivery date — дата поставки the date of youth — юные годы, пора молодости date of birth — дата рождения to make a date with smb. — назначить свидание с кем-л. Is he still Dating Sarah? Он по прежнему встречается с Сарой? She has a hot Date with Michel. ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы stars in one’s eyes[stars in one’s eyes] {n. phr.} 1. An appearance or feeling of verygreat happiness or expectation of happiness. Mary gets stars in hereyes when she thinks of her boyfriend. 2. A belief in the possibilityof quick and lasting reforms in people and life and an eagerness tomake such changes. Some inexperienced people get stars in ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы have the courage of one’s convictions[have the courage of one’s convictions] {v. phr.} To be braveenough to act according to your beliefs. Steve showed that he hadthe courage of his convictions by refusing to help another studentcheat in the exam. Owen knew that Pete had started the fight, buthe was afraid to say so; he did not have the courage ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы culture vulture[culture vulture] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who is an avid cultural sightseer, one who seeks out cultural opportunities ostentatiously, such as going to the opera or seeing every museum in a town visited, and brags about it. Aunt Mathilda is a regular culture vulture; she spends every summer in a different European capital going ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод идиомы out-of-date, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out-of-date Перевод: старый, устаревший Пример: Computer equipment becomes out-of-date very quickly. Компьютерное оборудование очень быстро устаревает....
29. Значение идиомы up-to-date[up-to-date] {adj.} Modern; contemporary; the latest that technologycan offer. «I want an up-to-date dictionary of American idioms,»Mr. Lee said, «that has all the latest Americanisms in it.» Contrast:STATE-OF-THE-ART....
30. Перевод слова up-to-dateUp-to-date — современный, новейший Перевод слова Up-to-date maps — карты, показывающие современные границы, города и т. п. up-to-date model — новейшая модель to bring a report up-to-date — включить в доклад самые последние сведения The survey is patchy and by no means not as Up-to-date as one expects. Обзор отрывочный и, без сомнения, не такой ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы up tight[up tight] or [uptight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Worried, irritated, excessively eager or anxious. Why are you so uptightabout getting that job? The more you worry, the less you’ll succeed....
32. A catholic lithanyA man is struck by a bus on a busy street in in New York City. He lies dying on the sidewalk as a crowd of spectators gathers around. «A priest. Somebody get me a priest!» the man gasps. A policeman checks the crowd—-no priest, no minister, no man of God of any kind. «A ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы on one’s high horse[on one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Acting as if youare better than others; being very proud and scornful. Martha waschairman of the picnic committee, and at the picnic she was on herhigh horse, telling everyone what to do. Mrs. Jones asked to see aless expensive hat. The salesgirl got up on her high ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы die out[die out] {v.} To die or disappear slowly until all gone. This kind of bird is dying out. If you pour salt water on grass, it dies out. The American colonists started colleges so that learning would not die out....
35. Перевод идиомы double date, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: double date Перевод: двойное свидание; одновременное свидание двух пар Пример: It was fun to go on the double date even though everybody wanted to do something different. Было весело сходить на двойное свидание, хотя каждый хотел сделать что-то свое....
36. Значение идиомы do-or-die[do-or-die] {adj.} Strongly decided, very eager and determined. With a real do-or-die spirit the team scored two touchdowns in the last five minutes of the game. The other army was larger but our men showed a do-or-die determination and won the battle....
37. Перевод идиомы blind date, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: blind date Перевод: «свидание вслепую»; романтическое свидание двух людей, которые еще не знакомы друг с другом Пример: I went on a blind date in university but it was not successful. В университете я ходил на свидание вслепую, но оно было не очень удачным....
38. Значение идиомы bow and scrape[bow and scrape] {v.} To be too polite or obedient from fear or hope of gain; act like a slave. The old servant bowed and scraped before them, too obedient and eager to please....
39. 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....
40. Значение идиомы all ears[all ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very eager to hear; very attentive. — Used in the predicate. Go ahead with your story; we are all ears. When John told about the circus, the boys were all ears....