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Значение идиомы fair-haired boy

[fair-haired boy] {n.}, {informal} A person that gets specialfavors; favorite; pet.

If he wins the election by a large majority, he will become his party’s fair-haired boy.

The local boy playingfirst base could do no wrong; he was the fair-haired boy of the fans.

Charles was a good student and behaved very well; he became theteacher’s fair-haired boy.



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  2. Перевод идиомы play fair, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play fair Перевод: делать что-либо по правилам, соблюдать правила Пример: The politician was not playing fair during the election campaign. Этот политик играл не по правилам во время избирательной кампании....
  3. Значение идиомы silent majority[silent majority] {n.}, {informal} The large majority of peoplewho, unlike the militants, do not make their political and socialviews known by marching and demonstrating and who, presumably, canswing an election one way or the other. Sidney Miltner is a memberof the silent majority....
  4. Перевод слова fairFair — справедливый, честный; ярмарка Перевод слова By fair means — честным путем it was a fair fight — бой велся по правилам the Leipzig Spring Fair — весенняя Лейпцигская ярмарка Life isn’t always Fair. Жизнь не всегда справедлива. He was a Fair fool. Он был невообразимый дурак. They played Fair and square. Они играли ... Читать далее...
  5. Значение идиомы fair sex[fair sex] {n. }, {informal} Women in general; the female sex. «Better not use four-letter words in front of a member of the fairsex,» Joe said....
  6. Значение идиомы off base[off base] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not agreeing with fact; wrong. The idea that touching a toad causes warts is off base. When Tomsaid that the teacher’s explanation did not agree with the book, theteacher was embarrassed at being caught off base....
  7. Значение идиомы play fair[play fair] {v. phr.} To do what is right to others; act in a fairand truthful way. The boys like the principal because he alwaysplays fair. Mary would not date any other boys while Jim, herfavorite boyfriend, was away; she said that would not be playingfair....
  8. Значение идиомы fair catch[fair catch] {n.} A catch of a kicked football by a player after heholds up his hand to show that he will not run with the ball. Hesaw that he would not be able to run with the ball, so he signalledfor a fair catch....
  9. Перевод идиомы fair and square, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fair and square Перевод: абсолютно честный, справедливый Пример: The British team won the game fair and square. Британская команда выиграла игру абсолютно справедливо....
  10. Значение идиомы bet on the wrong horse[bet on the wrong horse] {v. phr,}, {informal} To base your plans on a wrong guess about the result of something; misread the future; misjudge a coming event. To count on the small family farm as an important thing in the American future now looks like betting on the wrong horse. He expected Bush to ... Читать далее...
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  13. Пословица / поговорка all is fair in love and war — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: all is fair in love and war Перевод: в любви и на войне все средства хороши Пример: All is fair in love and war the man thought when he asked his colleague for a date. Мужчина считал, что в любви и на войне все дозволено, когда приглашал свою коллегу на свидание....
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  15. Значение идиомы bark up the wrong tree[bark up the wrong tree] {v. phr.}, {informal} To choose the wrong person to deal with or the wrong course of action; mistake an aim. If he thinks he can fool me, he is barking up the wrong tree. He is barking up the wrong tree when he blames his troubles on bad luck. The ... Читать далее...
  16. Значение идиомы shoo-in[shoo-in] {n.}, {informal} Someone or something that is expected towin; a favorite; sure winner. Chris is a shoo-in to win ascholarship. Do you think he will win the election? He’s ashoo-in. This horse is a shoo-in. He can’t miss winning. Syn.:SURE THING....
  17. Значение идиомы base[base] See: FIRST BASE, GET TO FIRST BASE or REACH FIRST BASE, LOAD THE BASES or FILL THE BASES, OFF BASE, SECOND BASE, STOLEN BASE, THIRD BASE....
  18. Значение идиомы get to first base[get to first base] or [reach first base] {v. phr.} To make a goodstart; really begin; succeed, Joe had a long paper to write forhistory class, but when the teacher asked for it, Joe hadn’t got tofirst base yet. Suppose Sam falls in love with Betty. Can he evenget to first base with her? George ... Читать далее...
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  20. Значение идиомы first base[first base] {n. phr.} 1. The base that must be touched first by abaseball player after batting. He got to first base on four balls. 2. See: GET TO FIRST BASE....
  21. Перевод слова electionElection — выборы Перевод слова General election — всеобщие выборы students will make their election of courses — студенты выберут дисциплины, которые они хотят изучать the election of winners in the music contest — определение победителей на конкурсе музыкантов election campaign — избирательная кампания Did you vote in the last Election? Ты голосовал на последних ... Читать далее...
  22. Значение идиомы miss by a mile[miss by a mile] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To shoot at something andbe far from hitting it; not hit near. Jack’s first shot missed thetarget by a mile. 2. To be very wrong; be far from right. Leetried to guess on the examination, but his answers missed by a mile. 3. To fail badly; not ... Читать далее...
  23. Перевод идиомы back the wrong horse, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: back the wrong horse Перевод: поддерживать кого-либо или что-либо, что не победит, не выиграет или не принесет успеха Пример: We backed the wrong horse in the election and our candidate lost badly. Мы поддержали не того кандидата на выборах, и он с треском проиграл....
  24. Значение идиомы pick off[pick off] {v.} 1. To pull off; remove with the fingers. Hepicked off the burs that had stuck to his overcoat. 2. To shoot, oneat a time; knock down one by one. The sniper picked off the slowersoldiers as they came out into the road. 3. To catch a base runneroff base by throwing the ... Читать далее...
  25. Перевод слова baseBase — основа, базис Перевод слова Mountain base — подножие горы base of the skull — основание черепа base motives — низменные побуждения One should always Base one’s opinion on facts. Всегда следует основывать свое мнение на фактах. Taxation is Based on income. Размер налога определяется доходом. Vodka is the Base for many cocktails. Водка ... Читать далее...
  26. Значение идиомы get up on the wrong side of the bed[get up on the wrong side of the bed] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toawake with a bad temper. Henry got up on the wrong side of the bedand wouldn’t eat breakfast. The man went to bed very late and gotup on the wrong side of the bed....
  27. Значение идиомы first[first] See: AT FIRST BLUSH, AT FIRST SIGHT, CAST THE FIRST STONE, GET TO FIRST BASE or REACH FIRST BASE, IN THE FIRST PLACE, OF THEFIRST WATER....
  28. Значение идиомы wrong[wrong] See: BARK UP THE WRONG TREE, BET ON THE WRONG HORSE, GETOFF ON THE WRONG FOOT, GET UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BED, IN THEWRONG, LAUGH ON THE WRONG SIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH, RUB THE WRONG WAY....
  29. Значение идиомы in the bag[in the bag] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Sure to be won or gotten;certain. Jones had the election in the bag after the shameful newsabout his opponent came out. We thought we had the game in thebag. Compare: SEWED UP....
  30. Перевод слова majorityMajority — большинство Перевод слова The majority of mankind — большая часть человечества in the majority of cases — в большинстве случаев absolute majority — абсолютное большинство The Democrats have a slim Majority in the House. В палате демократы имеют незначительное большинство. The vast Majority of people will support us. Подавляющее большинство людей нас поддержит. ... Читать далее...
  31. Значение идиомы not to get to first base[not to get to first base] {v. phr.} To fail to make initialprogress; have no success at all. I tried various ways to make Maryinterested in me as a potential husband, but I couldn ‘t even get tofirst base....
  32. Перевод слова favoriteFavorite — любимый, излюбленный Перевод слова Dial your favorite program — найди свою любимую программу favorite diversion — любимое развлечение favorite menu options — наиболее часто используемые разделы меню Her Favorite color is blue. Ее любимый цвет — голубой. July is my Favorite month. Июль — это мой любимый месяц. He put $20 on the ... Читать далее...
  33. Значение идиомы one and the same[one and the same] {adj. phr.} The same; identical. Erle StanleyGardner and A. A. Fair are one and the same person. The spider lilyand the Peruvian Daffodil are one and the same....
  34. Значение идиомы touch base with[touch base with] {v. phr.} To confer or consult with one. Before we make a decision, I’d like to touch base with our financialdepartment....
  35. Hero cat saves baby from freezing to deathEat your heart out, Lassie! Masha, a long-haired tabby cat, saved the life of a baby abandoned in the streets of Russia — after she climbed into the box he was discarded in and kept him warm, health officials said. «The baby had only been outside for a few hours and thanks to Masha… he ... Читать далее...
  36. Значение идиомы within an ace of[within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly. Tim came within an aceof losing the election. John was within an inch of drowning beforehe was pulled out of the water. Compare: BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH....
  37. Значение идиомы base on balls[base on balls] {n.} First base given to a baseball batter who is pitched four balls outside of the strike zone. He was a good judge of pitchers and often received bases on balls....
  38. Значение идиомы big as life[big as life] or [large as life] {adj. phr.} 1. or [life-size] The same size as the living person or thing. The statue of Jefferson was big as life. The characters on the screen were life-size. 2. or [big as life and twice as natural] {informal} In person; real and living. I had not seen ... Читать далее...
  39. Значение идиомы bring in[bring in] {v.} In baseball: To enable men on base to score, score. Dick’s hit brought in both base runners. A walk and a triple brought in a run in the third inning....
  40. Значение идиомы rub the wrong way[rub the wrong way] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make alittle angry; do something not liked by ; annoy; bother. John’s bragging rubbed the other boys the wrong way. Mother’sfriend called Harold a little boy, and that rubbed Harold the wrongway. Compare: AGAINST THE GRAIN....

Значение идиомы fair-haired boy