Значение идиомы express oneself

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1. Перевод слова express Express – изображать, выражать; определенный, точный Перевод слова I cannot express to you how grateful I am – не могу выразить, как я вам благодарен his face expressed sorrow – на его лице отразилась печаль express wish – ясно выраженное желание Might I Express my opinion? Позвольте мне выразить свое мнение. Bill’s not afraid to […]...
2. Значение идиомы put oneself in another’s place [put oneself in another’s place] or [put oneself in another’sshoes] {v. phr.} To understand another person’s feeling imaginatively;try to know his feelings and reasons with understanding; enter intohis trouble. It seemed like a dreadful thing for Bob to do, but Itried to put myself in his place. If you will put yourself in thecustomer’s shoes […]...
3. Значение идиомы lay oneself open to [lay oneself open to] {v. phr.} To make oneself vulnerable to;expose oneself. If you don’t perform your job properly, you willlay yourself open to criticism....
4. Перевод идиомы get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself Перевод: взять себя в руки, контролировать в себя, владеть собой Пример: When he cried, she said, “Get a grip on yourself, Dear.” Когда он заплакал, она сказала: «Возьми себя в руки, дорогой». The man got a grip of himself and calmed down. Человек […]...
5. Значение идиомы square oneself with [square oneself with] {v. phr.} To apologize; re-establishfriendship with; make amends. “Mr. Alien is very angry with you forleaving the firm,” Bob said. “It will take more than a few words and adrink to square yourself with him.”...
6. Значение идиомы tear oneself away [tear oneself away] {v. phr.} To force oneself to leave; leavereluctantly. The beaches in Hawaii are so lovely that I had to tearmyself away from them in order to get back to my job in Chicago....
7. Значение идиомы pride oneself on [pride oneself on] {v. phr.} To be proud ot, take satisfaction in;be much pleased by. She prided herself on her beauty. He pridedhimself on his strength and toughness. Compare: PLUME ONESELF....
8. Значение идиомы take on oneself [take on oneself] or [take upon oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To accept asa duty or responsibility. He took it on himself to see that thepackages were delivered. 2. To assume wrongfully or withoutpermission as a right or privilege. You should not have taken itupon yourself to accept the invitation for the whole family....
9. Значение идиомы repeat oneself [repeat oneself] {v. phr.} To say the same thing over again, oftenin the same words; repeat ideas because you forget what you said orbecause you want to stress their importance. Grandfather isforgetful and often repeats himself when he tells a story. Ateacher often has to repeat herself several times before her pupilsremember what she tells […]...
10. Значение идиомы paint oneself into a corner [paint oneself into a corner] {v. phr.} To get oneself into a badsituation that is difficult or impossible to get out of. Bypromising to both lower taxes and raise the defense budget, thepresident has painted himself into a corner....
11. Значение идиомы throw oneself at someone’s head [throw oneself at someone’s head] or [fling oneself at someone’shead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try hard and openly to make a personlove you. She threw herself at his head, but he was interested inanother girl. Compare: AT ONE’S FEET....
12. Перевод слова oneself Oneself – себя, сам, собой Перевод слова To excuse oneself – извиняться to praise oneself – хвалиться to see oneself as others see one – видеть себя со стороны How much does it cost to indemnify Oneself against accidental death? Сколько стоит страхование жизни от несчастного случая? Not to like the picture is to stamp […]...
13. Значение идиомы plume oneself [plume oneself] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be proud of yourself;boast. He plumed himself on having the belle of the ball as hisdate. He plumed himself on his successful planning in theelection. She plumed herself on the grace with which she sat on ahorse. Compare: PRIDE ONESELF....
14. Значение идиомы give oneself up to [give oneself up to] {v. phr.} Not to hold yourself back from; letyourself enjoy. Uncle Willie gave himself up to a life ofwandering. John came inside from the cold and gave himself up tothe pleasure of being in a warm room. Compare: ENJOY ONESELF, LETONESELF GO....
15. Значение идиомы make oneself at home [make oneself at home] {v. phr.} To feel comfortable; act as if youwere in your own home. If you get to my house before I do, helpyourself to a drink and make yourself at home. John was an outdoorman and could make himself at home in the woods at night. Compare: ATEASE, AT HOME....
16. Перевод идиомы make oneself scarce, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make oneself scarce Идиома: make oneself scarce разг. Перевод: быстро уйти, удрать, улизнуть, ретироваться Пример: I think that I will make myself scarce and go to the beach for the day. Я думаю удрать отсюда, и пойти на пляж на весь день. “If you see a bull in the pasture, make yourself scarce.” Если […]...
17. Значение идиомы pull oneself up by the bootstraps [pull oneself up by the bootstraps] or [pull oneself up by one’sown bootstraps] {adv. phr.} To succeed without help; succeed by yourown efforts. He had to pull himself up by the bootstraps....
18. Значение идиомы help oneself [help oneself] {v. phr.} To take what you want; take rather thanask or wail to be given. Help yourself to another piece of pie. John helped himself to some candy without asking....
19. Значение идиомы be oneself [be oneself] {v.} To act naturally; act normally without trying unduly to impress others. Just try being yourself; I promise people will like you more....
20. Значение идиомы beside oneself [beside oneself] {adj. phr.} Very much excited; somewhat crazy. She was beside herself with fear. He was beside himself, he was so angry. When his wife heard of his death, she was beside herself....
21. Значение идиомы queer oneself [queer oneself] {v. phr.} To act in such a manner as to offendothers and thus one’s own chances or position. Phil has queeredhimself with many girls by his erratic behavior....
22. Значение идиомы lay oneself out [lay oneself out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make an extra hardeffort; try very hard. Larry wanted to win a medal for his school, so he really laid himself out in the race....
23. Значение идиомы make an exhibition of oneself [make an exhibition of oneself] {v. phr.} To behave foolishly orembarrassingly in public. Stop drinking so much and making anexhibition of yourself....
24. Значение идиомы unbosom oneself [unbosom oneself] {v. phr.} To confess one’s personal thoughts orfeelings; disclose private information to a confidante. Once shewas at home with her mother, she unbosomed herself of all hertroubles....
25. Значение идиомы have oneself [have oneself] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To enjoy. – Sometimes usedin very informal speech to provide emphasis. As soon as theirparents left, the boys had themselves some fun. After working hardall day, John had himself a good night’s sleep....
26. Значение идиомы make a pig of oneself [make a pig of oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To overindulge; eattoo much. Mary said, “This dessert is so delicious that I am goingto make a pig of myself and have some more.”...
27. Значение идиомы full of oneself [full of oneself] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Interested only inyourself. Joe would be a nice boy if he would stop being so full ofhimself. Compare: BIG HEAD....
28. Значение идиомы resign oneself [resign oneself] {v. phr.} To stop arguing; accept something whichcannot be changed. When Jane’s father explained that he could notafford to buy her a new bicycle, she finally resigned herself toriding the old one. Compare: GIVE UP....
29. Значение идиомы shift for oneself [shift for oneself] {v. phr.} To live or act independently with nohelp, guidance or protection from others; take care of yourself. Mrs. McCarthy was forced to shift for herself after her husbanddied....
30. Значение идиомы pull oneself together [pull oneself together] {v. phr.} To become calm after beingexcited or disturbed; recover self-command; control yourself. Ithad been a disturbing moment, but he was able to pull himselftogether....
31. Значение идиомы make a name for oneself [make a name for oneself] {v. phr.} To become recognized in a fieldof endeavor; become a celebrity. Joe has worked so hard at soybeantrading that he made quite a name for himself as a trader. Billhas made a name for himself both as a pianist and as a composer....
32. Значение идиомы make a nuisance of oneself [make a nuisance of oneself] {v. phr.} To constantly bother others. The screaming kids made a nuisance of themselves around theswimming pool....
33. Значение идиомы exert oneself [exert oneself] {v. phr.} To make an effort; try hard; work hard. Susan exerted herself all year to earn good marks. Jerry exertedhimself to please the new girl....
34. Значение идиомы give oneself up [give oneself up] {v.} To stop hiding or running away; surrender. The thief gave himself up to the police. Mr. Thompson hit anothercar, and his wife told him to give himself up. Compare: TURN IN....
35. Значение идиомы by oneself [by oneself] {adv. phr.} 1. Without any others around; separate from others; alone. The house stood by itself on a hill. Tom liked to go walking by himself. Betty felt very sad and lonely by herself. 2. Without the help of anyone else; by your own work only. John built a flying model airplane by […]...
36. Значение идиомы lend oneself to [lend oneself to] {v. phr.} To give help or approval to; encourage;assist. Alice wouldn’t lend herself to the plot to hide theteacher’s chalk....
37. Значение идиомы kick oneself [kick oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be sorry or ashamed;regret. When John missed the train, he kicked himself for nothaving left earlier. Mary could have kicked herself for lettingthe secret out before it was announced officially....
38. Значение идиомы spread oneself too thin [spread oneself too thin] {v. phr.} To try to do too many things atone time. As the owner, chef, waiter, and dishwasher of hisrestaurant, Pierre was spreading himself too thin....
39. Значение идиомы find oneself [find oneself] {v. phr.} To find out what one is fitted for andsucceed in that. Mary tried several lines of work, but at lastfound herself as a teacher. Sometimes young people move around along time from job to job before they find themselves....
40. Значение идиомы forget oneself [forget oneself] {v. phr.} To do something one should haveremembered not to do; do something below one’s usual conduct althoughone knows better; let one’s self-control slip. He forgot himselfonly once at dinner – when he belched. He knew he should hold histemper, but because of the trouble he forgot himself and began toshout....