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Значение идиомы equal to the occasion
[equal to the occasion] {adj. phr.} Capable of handling thesituation.
Although he had never before assisted in childbirth, thetaxi driver proved equal to the occasion and helped deliver the babyin his cab.
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- Перевод слова occasion Occasion – случай, возможность, повод Перевод слова To profit by the occasion – воспользоваться случаем equal to the occasion – подходящий случаю festal occasion – радостное событие It was needed only on special Occasions. Это было необходимо только в особых случаях. I had no Occasion to speak with them. У меня не было возможности поговорить […]...
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- Перевод идиомы rise to the occasion, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: rise to the occasion Перевод: быть на высоте положения Пример: Our teacher rose to the occasion and was able to give a very good speech at the banquet. Наш учитель был на высоте положения и смог дать сказать хорошую речь на банкете....
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- Значение идиомы deliver the goods [deliver the goods] {v. phr.} 1. To carry things and give them to the person who wants them. Lee delivered the goods to the right house. 2. {slang} To succeed in doing well what is expected. The new pitcher delivered the goods by striking out 20 men in his first game. This personal computer surely […]...
- Значение идиомы give in [give in] {v.} To stop fighting or arguing and do as the otherperson wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone. Mother kept inviting Mrs. Smith to stay for lunch, and finally shegave in. After Billy proved that he could ride a bicycle safely, his father gave in to him and bought him one. […]...
- Значение идиомы decked out [decked out] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Dressed in fancy clothes; specially decorated for some festive occasion. The school band was decked out in bright red uniforms with brass buttons. Main Street was decked with flags for the Fourth of July....
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