Значение идиомы ear

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1. Значение идиомы roasting ear [roasting ear] {n.} An ear of corn young and tender enough to becooked and eaten; also corn cooked on the cob. The scouts buriedthe roasting ears in the coals of their campfire. At the Fourth ofJuly picnic we had fried chicken and roasting ears....
2. Значение идиомы up to the chin in [up to the chin in] or [in — up to the chin] {adj. phr.},{informal} Used also with “ears”, “elbows”, “eyes” or “knees” insteadof “chin”, and with a possessive instead of “the”. 1. Having a big orimportant part in; guilty of; not innocent of; deeply in. Was Tommixed up in that trouble last night? He was […]...
3. Значение идиомы prick up one’s ears [prick up one’s ears] {v. phr.}, {informal} To come to interestedattention; begin to listen closely; try to hear. The woman prickedup her ears when she heard them talking about her....
4. Значение идиомы turn a deaf ear to [turn a deaf ear to] {v. phr.} To pretend not to hear; refuse tohear; not pay attention. Mary turned a deaf ear to Lois’s asking toride her bicycle. The teacher turned a deaf ear to Bob’s excuse. Compare: COLD SHOULDER....
5. Перевод идиомы up to one’s ears / up to one’s neck / up to one’s chin / up to one’s eyeballs (in something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: up to one’s ears / up to one’s neck / up to one’s chin / up to one’s eyeballs (in something) Перевод: быть занятым по горло; быть по уши в работе; быть глубоко погруженным во что-либо Пример: I would like to go with you but I am up to my ears in work at […]...
6. Значение идиомы flea market [flea market] {n. phr.} A place where antiques, second-hand things, and cheap articles are sold, and especially one in the open air. The local antique dealers held a flea market and fair on thehigh-school athletic field. There are many outdoor flea markets inEurope....
7. Значение идиомы wet behind the ears [wet behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not experienced; notknowing how to do something; new in a job or place. The new studentis still wet behind the ears; he has not yet learned the tricks thatthe boys play on each other. Compare: DRY BEHIND THE EARS....
8. Перевод слова ear Ear – ухо, слух Перевод слова Deaf in one ear – глухой на одно ухо to grate on smb.’s ears – резать слух to play by ear – играть по слуху She tucked her hair behind her Ears. Она заправила волосы за ушами. In at one Ear and out at the other. В одно ухо […]...
9. Значение идиомы eye [eye] See: APPLE OF ONE’S EYE, BAT AN EYE or BAT AN EYELASH, BELIEVE ONE’S EYES, CATCH ONE’S EYE, CLEAR-EYED, CLOSE ONE’S EYES orSHUT ONE’S EYES, EYES OPEN, EYE OUT, EYE TO, FEAST ONE’S EYES ON, FOUR-EYES, GET THE EYE, GIVE THE EYE, GREEN-EYED MONSTER, HALF AN EYE, HAVE AN EYE ON, HAVE EYES ONLY […]...
10. Значение идиомы flea in one’s ear [flea in one’s ear] {n. phr.}, {informal} An idea or answer that isnot welcome; an annoying or surprisingly sharp reply or hint. I’llput a flea in his ear if he bothers me once more....
11. Перевод слова deaf Deaf – глухой; бесплодный, пустой Перевод слова He is a little deaf – он плохо слышит deaf to advice – глух к советам deaf seed – погибшее зерно He has been Deaf since birth. Он был глухой с рождения. They were Deaf to all our pleas. Они были глухи к нашим мольбам. He is Deaf […]...
12. Перевод слова chin Chin – подбородок Перевод слова Double chin – двойной подбородок smooth chin – гладкий подбородок to make chin-chin (to) – поприветствовать He took a blow to the Chin. Он получил удар в челюсть. Juice dribbled down his Chin. Сок полился вниз по его подбородку. He cut his Chin while shaving. Он порезался, когда брился. rel=”nofollow”>...
13. Значение идиомы take it on the chin [take it on the chin] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be badly beatenor hurt. Our football team really took it on the chin today. Theyare all bumps and bruises. Mother and I took it on the chin in thecard game. 2. To accept without complaint something bad that happensto you; accept trouble or defeat calmly. […]...
14. Перевод идиомы not hurt a flea, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: not hurt a flea Перевод: никого не обидеть, не обидеть и мухи Пример: My mother would not hurt a flea and she is very kind to everyone who she meets. Моя мать и мухи не обидит, и она очень добра ко всем, с кем знакомится....
15. Значение идиомы play by ear [play by ear] {v. phr.} 1. To play a musical instrument byremembering the tune, not by reading music. Mary does not know howto read music. She plays the piano by ear. Joe doesn’t need anymusic sheets when he plays his guitar; he knows many songs well andcan play them by ear. 2. {informal} To decide […]...
16. Перевод идиомы flea market, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: flea market Перевод: блошиный рынок; место, где продаются старые и подержанные вещи Пример: We went to a flea market last Saturday to try and buy some dishes. В прошлую субботу мы ходили на блошиный рынок, чтобы купить несколько тарелок....
17. Значение идиомы dry behind the ears [dry behind the ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Experienced; knowing how to do something. Usually used in the negative. John had just started working for the company, and was not dry behind the ears yet. Compare: KNOW ONE’S WAY AROUND. Contrast: WET BEHIND THE EARS....
18. 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....
19. Значение идиомы play [play] See: ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY, DOUBLEPLAY, FAIR PLAY, FORCE PLAY, GAME AT WHICH TWO CAN PLAY, MAKE A PLAYFOR, TURN ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY....
20. Значение идиомы about one’s ears [about one’s ears] or [around one’s ears] {adv. phr.} To or into complete collapse, defeat, or ruin; to the destruction of a person’s plans, hopes, or happiness. They planned to have factories all over the world but the war brought their plans down about their ears. John hoped to go to college and become a […]...
21. Значение идиомы believe one’s ears [believe one’s ears] {v. phr.} 1. To believe what one hears; trust one’s hearing. – Used with a negative or limiter, or in an interrogative or conditional sentence. He thought he heard a horn blowing in the distance, but he could not believe his ears. 2. To be made sure of. Is he really coming? […]...
22. Значение идиомы pin one’s ears back [pin one’s ears back] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To beat; defeat. After winning three games in a row, the Reds had their ears pinnedback by the Blues. 2. To scold. Mrs. Smith pinned Mary’s ears backfor not doing her homework....
23. Значение идиомы keep one’s chin up [keep one’s chin up] {v. phr.} To be brave; be determined; facetrouble with courage. He didn’t think that he would ever get out ofthe jungle alive, but he kept his chin up. Compare: KEEP A STIFFUPPER LIP....
24. Значение идиомы back [back] See: BACK OF or IN BACK OF, BEHIND ONE’S BACK, BRUSH BACK, COME BACK, CUT BACK, DOUBLE BACK, DRAW BACK, DROP BACK, EYES IN THE BACK OF ONE’S HEAD, FADE BACK, FALL BACK, FALL BACK ON, FLANKER BACK, FROM WAY BACK, GET BACK AT, GET ONE’S BACK UP, GIVE THE SHIRT OFF ONE’S BACK, […]...
25. Перевод идиомы all ears, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all ears Идиома: all ears разг. Перевод: внимательно слушать, превратиться в слух Пример: I’m all ears, please tell me about the party. Я весь внимание – пожалуйста, расскажи мне о вечеринке....
26. Значение идиомы ears burn [ears burn] {informal} To feel embarrassment or shame at hearingothers talk about you. Joan overheard the girls criticizing her andit made her ears burn. Joe’s ears burned when he heard hisclassmates praising him to each other....
27. Значение идиомы take on the chin [take on the chin] {v. phr.} To gracefully accept criticism. It’s good to be able to tell people what they do wrong, but it isequally important to be able to take it on the chin when they tell youwhat you have done wrong....
28. Describing One’s Taste in Music Arturo: What are you listening to? Ling: Some new music. You want to hear it? Arturo: All right. That’s pretty Mellow, kinda Bluesy, isn’t it? It’s got an interesting Indie feel. Ling: Do you like it? Arturo: It’s all right. I like more Funky, dance music myself, but this is okay. It’s not too Depressing. […]...
29. 4chan wants Taylor Swift to perform at a school for the deaf For the second time in the last two weeks, users of the 4chan imageboard have gamed a public online vote for the lulz. Only this time, their online vote hijacking of the 2012 Taylor Swift on Campus Live Promotion may turn out to be a very good thing. As part of its back to school […]...
30. Music is my life I love music, I think people can not live without it. The first thing I do in the morning I switch on my tape – recorder. We can hear music everywhere: in the streets, in the shops, on TV, over the radio, in the cars, in the parks, everywhere. I think it’s really doesn’t matter […]...
31. Значение идиомы turn in [turn in] {v.} 1. or [hand in] To give to someone; deliver tosomeone. I want you to turn in a good history paper. When thefootball season was over, we turned in our uniforms. 2. To inform on;report. She turned them in to the police for breaking the streetlight. 3. To give in return for something. […]...
32. Перевод идиомы keep one’s chin up, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep one’s chin up Перевод: не падать духом, не терять мужества Пример: Try and keep your chin up. Things will get better in the future. Постарайся не падать духом. В будущем все наладится....
33. Значение идиомы up to one’s ears [up to one’s ears] {adv. phr.} Immersed in; covered with. “Around final examination time,” Professor Brown explained, “I amalways up to my ears in work.”...
34. Значение идиомы stick one’s neck out [stick one’s neck out] or [stick one’s chin out] {v. phr.},{informal} To do something dangerous or risky. When I was introuble, Paul was the only one who would stick his neck out to helpme. John is always sticking his chin out by saying something heshouldn’t....
35. Значение идиомы have one’s ears on [have one’s ears on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radiojargon} To have one’s CB radio in receiving condition. Good buddyin the eighteen wheeler southbound, got your ears on?...
36. Перевод идиомы wet behind the ears, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wet behind the ears Перевод: молоко на губах не обсохло; неопытный, незрелый Пример: He is a little wet behind the ears and doesn’t know much about his job yet. Он еще неопытен и мало что знает о своей работе....
37. Значение идиомы acoustic perfume [acoustic perfume] {n.}, {slang} Sound for covering up unwanted noise, such as music over loudspeakers in a noisy construction area. Let’s get out of here – this acoustic perfume is too much for my ears....
38. Значение идиомы walls have ears [walls have ears] Sometimes one’s most confidential conversationsare overheard. “Be careful what you say,” he whispered. “Rememberthat walls have ears.”...
39. Значение идиомы sight-read [sight-read] {v.} To be able to play music without memorization byreading the sheet music and immediately playing it. Experienced, good musicians are expected to be able to sight-read....
40. Перевод идиомы play something by ear / play by ear, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: play something by ear / play by ear Перевод: играть по слуху; играть на музыкальном инструменте по памяти, а не по нотным знакам Пример: Although the woman cannot read music she can play by ear and is a very good musician. Хотя женщина и не умеет читать ноты, она умеет играть по слуху, и […]...