Значение идиомы eat one’s words

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1. Значение идиомы swallow one’s words [swallow one’s words] 1. To speak unclearly; fail to put enoughbreath into your words. Phyllis was hard to understand because sheswallowed her words. 2. See: EAT ONE’S WORDS....
2. Значение идиомы words of one syllable [words of one syllable] {n. phr.} Language that makes the meaningvery clear; simple, or frank language. – Usually used after “in”. Mary explained the job to Ann in words of one syllable so that shewould be sure to understand. Some people say that John is cute andmischievous, but in words of one syllable, he’s just […]...
3. Значение идиомы kick around [kick around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To act roughly or badly to; treatbadly; bully. John likes to kick around the little boys. Mr. Jones is always kicking his dog around. Syn.: PUSH AROUND. 2. To liearound or in a place; be treated carelessly; be neglected. This oldcoat has been kicking around the closet for years. The […]...
4. Значение идиомы in so many words [in so many words] {adv. phr.} 1. In those exact words. Hehinted that he thought we were foolish but did not say so in so manywords. 2. or [in no uncertain terms] In an outspoken way; plainly;directly. I told him in so many words that he was crazy. Bobwas very late for their date, and […]...
5. Значение идиомы put words into one’s mouth [put words into one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say without proof thatanother person has certain feelings or opinions; claim a stand or anidea is another’s without asking; speak for another without right. When he said “John here is in favor of the idea.” I told him not toput words in my mouth....
6. Значение идиомы weigh one’s words [weigh one’s words] {v. phr.} To choose your words carefully; becareful to use the right words. When a teacher explains aboutreligion, he must weigh his words because his pupils may be of severaldifferent faiths. When old Mr. Jones talked to the students aboutbecoming teachers, he spoke slowly, weighing his words. In adebate, a political candidate […]...
7. Значение идиомы actions speak louder than words [actions speak louder than words] What you do shows your character better and is more important than what you say. – A proverb. John promised to help me, but he didn’t. Actions speak louder than words. Joe is very quiet, but actions speak louder than words. He is the best player on the team....
8. Значение идиомы take the words out of one’s mouth [take the words out of one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say what anotheris just going to say; to put another’s thought into words. “Let’sgo to the beach tomorrow.” “You took the words right out of my mouth;I was thinking of that.” I was going to suggest a movie, but shetook the words out of my […]...
9. Значение идиомы meet one’s Waterloo [meet one’s Waterloo] {v. phr.} To be defeated; lose an importantcontest. After seven straight victories the team met its Waterloo. John fought instead of running, and the bully met his Waterloo....
10. Значение идиомы mince words [mince words] {v. phr.} To choose words carefully for the sake ofpoliteness or deception. I like people who speak frankly andtruthfully without mincing words....
11. Значение идиомы mark one’s words [mark one’s words] {v. phr.} To pay close attention to what onesays; an emphatic expression indicating prophecy. “It willcertainly rain tomorrow,” he said. “Mark my words.”...
12. Значение идиомы fall by the wayside [fall by the wayside] also [drop by the wayside] {v. phr.} To giveup or fail before the finish. The boys tried to make a 50-milehike, but most of them fell by the wayside. George, Harry, andJohn entered college to become teachers, but Harry and John fell bythe wayside, and only George graduated....
13. Значение идиомы word [word] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, AS GOOD AS ONE’S WORD, BY WORD OF MOUTH, EAT ONE’S WORDS, FROM THE WORD “GO”, GET A WORD IN, GET THE MESSAGE or GET THE WORD, HANG ON THE WORDS OF, IN BRIEF or INA WORD, IN SO MANY WORDS, LAST WORD, MAN OF FEW WORDS, MAN […]...
14. Перевод идиомы (not) in so many words, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: (not) in so many words Перевод: (не) совсем верно, (не) вполне так, (не) подробно Пример: My teacher told me about the problems in our class but not in so many words. Мой учитель рассказал мне о проблемах в нашем классе, но не очень подробно....
15. Значение идиомы gang up on [gang up on] or [gang up against] {v. phr.}, {informal} To jointlyattack someone, either physically or verbally; take sides in a groupagainst an individual. The class bully was stronger than all theother boys, so they had to gang up on him to put him in his place. Compare: LINE UP....
16. Перевод идиомы at a loss for words, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at a loss for words Перевод: быть не в состоянии говорить; не знать, что сказать Пример: I was at a loss for words when I met my friend after many years. Я и слова не мог вымолвить, когда встретил своего друга после стольких многих лет....
17. Перевод идиомы in other words, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in other words Перевод: другими словами Пример: In other words, if I don’t finish the assignment by Wednesday I will not pass the course. Другими словами, если я не выполню задание до среды, мне не зачтут этот курс....
18. Перевод идиомы weigh one’s words, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: weigh one’s words Перевод: быть осторожным в выборе слов Пример: You should weigh your words carefully before you tell your boss what you want. Тебе следует внимательно подумать о том, что ты хочешь сказать своему начальнику, перед тем, как говорить с ним....
19. Значение идиомы see the light [see the light] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, oftensuddenly; accept another’s explanation or decision. I did notapprove of his action, but he explained his reason and then I saw thelight. Bill wanted Harry to help him, but Harry wasn’t in the mooduntil Bill offered to pay him. Then Harry saw the light. Marythought […]...
20. Перевод идиомы twist someone’s words around, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: twist someone’s words around Перевод: неправильно пересказать, перефразировать чьи-либо слова Пример: The supervisor twisted my words around when he repeated my complaint to the manager. Надзиратель неправильно пересказал мои слова, когда он передавал мою жалобу менеджеру....
21. Значение идиомы swallow one’s pride [swallow one’s pride] {v. phr.} To bring your pride under control;humble yourself. After Bill lost the race, he swallowed his prideand shook hands with the winner. Compare: EAT ONE’S WORDS,...
22. Перевод идиомы put words in(to) someone’s mouth, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put words in(to) someone’s mouth Перевод: высказываться за другого, выдавать свое мнение за мнение другого человека, вкладывать свои слова в чужие уста Пример: The man always puts words into his wife’s mouth which makes her angry. Этот мужчина всегда пытается говорить за свою жену, из-за чего она злится....
23. Перевод идиомы take the words out of someone’s mouth, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take the words out of someone’s mouth Перевод: сказать то, что вертелось у другого на языке, что другой собирался сказать Пример: The man took the words out of my mouth when he answered the question. Этот человек сказал то, что вертелось у меня на языке, когда он отвечал на вопрос....
24. Значение идиомы boys will be boys [boys will be boys] Boys are only children and must sometimes get into mischief or trouble or behave too roughly. Boys will be boys and make a lot of noise, so John’s mother told him and his friends to play in the park instead of the back yard....
25. Значение идиомы out of one’s hair [out of one’s hair] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Rid of as a nuisance;relieved of as an annoyance. Harry got the boys out of his hair sohe could study. Compare: OUT OF ONE’S WAY. Contrast: IN ONE’S HAIR....
26. Значение идиомы man of few words [man of few words] {n. phr.} A man who doesn’t talk very much; aman who says only what is needed. The principal is a man of fewwords, but the pupils know what he wants....
27. Значение идиомы — and — [– and –] 1. – And is used between repeated words to show continuation or emphasis. When the children saw the beautiful Christmas tree they looked and looked. Old Mr. Bryan has known Grandfather for years and years, since they were boys. Billy dived to the bottom of the lake again and again, looking for […]...
28. Значение идиомы stand by [stand by] {v.} 1. To be close beside or near. Mary could nottell Jane the secret with her little brother standing by. Wouldyou just stand by and watch the big boys beat your little brother? 2.To be near, waiting to do something when needed. The policeman inthe patrol car radioed the station about the robbery, […]...
29. Значение идиомы hang on the words of [hang on the words of] also [hang on the lips of] {v. phr.} Tolisten very attentively to. Ann hangs on every word of her historyteacher and takes very careful notes. As he went on with hisspeech, his auditors, deeply interested, hung on his lips....
30. Перевод слова admit Admit – допускать, соглашаться, признаваться, сознаваться Перевод слова To admit a claim – признать справедливость претензии to admit light – пропускать свет to admit to the country – разрешить въезд в страну This, I Admit, is true. Это, надо признать, является правдой. She was Admitted to the university. Ее приняли в университет. The manager Admitted […]...
31. Перевод слова swallow Swallow – ласточка; глоток, проглотить, терпеть Перевод слова At a swallow – одним глотком, залпом to take a swallow of water – выпить глоток воды one swallow does not make a summer – одна ласточка еще не делает весны to swallow an insult – стерпеть оскорбление, проглотить обиду The snake Swallowed its prey whole. Змея […]...
32. Значение идиомы eat crow [eat crow] {v. phr.} To admit you are mistaken or defeated; takeback a mistaken statement. John had boasted that he would play onthe first team; but when the coach did not choose him, he had to eatcrow. Fred said he could beat the new man in boxing, but he lostand had to eat crow. Compare: […]...
33. Значение идиомы knuckle under [knuckle under] {v. phr.} To do something because you are forced todo it. Bobby refused to knuckle under to the bully. Compare: GIVEIN....
34. Значение идиомы say uncle [say uncle] also [cry uncle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say that yousurrender; admit that you have lost; admit a defeat; give up. Bobfought for five minutes, but he had to say uncle. The bullytwisted Jerry’s arm and said, “Cry uncle.” The other team wasbeating us, but we wouldn’t say uncle. Compare: GIVE IN....
35. Значение идиомы tooth and nail [tooth and nail] {adv. phr.} With all weapons or ways of fightingas hard as possible; fiercely. – Used after “fight” or a similar word. When the Indian girl was captured, she fought tooth and nail to getaway. The farmers fought tooth and nail to save their crops fromthe grasshoppers. His friends fought tooth and nail […]...
36. Значение идиомы start something [start something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; cause aquarrel or fight. John is always starting something. Jack likesto play tricks on the other boys to start something. Compare: MAKESOMETHING OF....
37. Пословица / поговорка actions speak louder than words – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: actions speak louder than words Перевод: о человеке судят по его делам; не по словам судят, а по делам Пример: The politician promised to do many things but he never did anything. But actions speak louder than words and he lost the next election. Этот политик обещал много чего сделать, но ничего […]...
38. Значение идиомы neck and neck [neck and neck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Equal or nearly equal ina race or contest; abreast; tied. At the end of the race the twohorses were neck and neck. For months John and Harry seemed to beneck and neck in Alice’s favor. Compare: NIP AND TUCK....
39. Значение идиомы egg on [egg on] {v.} To urge on; excite; lead to action. Joe’s wifeegged him on to spend money to show off. The big boys egged on thetwo little boys to fight. Compare: PUT UP....
40. Значение идиомы go it [go it] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To go fast; run hard; not to spareyourself. – Often used as a command. The coach yelled to the runnerto go it. At the party the girls cheered for their partners to goit. The boys called, “Go it!” to the dog chasing the cat. 2. Tolive; continue to do […]...