Значение идиомы fair sex

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1. 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 ... Читать далее...
2. 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...
3. Значение идиомы fair play[fair play] {n.} Equal and right action ;justice. The visiting team did not get fair play in the game. The judges decided against Bob, but he said that he had gotten fairplay. Sally’s sense of fair play made her a favorite with herclassmates....
4. 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....
5. 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....
6. 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....
7. 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....
8. 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....
9. Sorochinsky FairВ топике Сорочинская ярмарка описывается не знаменитое произведение Николая Васильевича Гоголя, а современная ярмарка, проводимая в последнюю декаду августа каждого года и широко известная за пределами Полтавы. Сорочинская ярмарка собирает очень много участников и посетителей из ближайших и дальних деревень, а также из разных уголков Украины, России, Польши, Болгарии и многих других стран. Здесь же ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы leg man[leg man] {n.}, {informal} 1. An errand boy; one who performsmessenger services, or the like. Joe hired a leg man for theoffice. 2. {slang}, {semi-vulgar}, {avoidable} A man who isparticularly attracted to good looking female legs and pays lessattention to other parts of the female anatomy. Herb is a leg man....
11. Перевод слова femaleFemale — женщина, женский; женского пола Перевод слова Female relations — родственницы female patients — пациентки female education — женское образование Female cattle are cows. Женские особи крупного рогатого скота — это коровы. A Female deer is a doe. Самка оленя называется оленихой. The workers were overwhelmingly Female. Среди работников преобладали женщины. Примеры из жизни ... Читать далее...
12. Playing Fair in BusinessMarcel: Hey, why do you have the file for the Donovan Account on your desk? I thought that was Evan’s account. Amanda: It is, but I’m about To snatch it from him. He Won’t know what hit him. Marcel: You’re stealing his account? If you do that, you’d better Watch your back. Amanda: You’ve got ... Читать далее...
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 ... Читать далее...
14. Finally, a worthy pyramid scheme!Finally, a worthy pyramid scheme! Simply send this e-mail to 9 of your mates… INSTRUCTIONS Anaesthetise your wife/girlfriend, put her in a large carton, (don’t forget some ventilation holes), and send it to the person who is at the top of your list. Soon, your name will be at the top of the list, and ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы be into something[be into something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have taken something up partly as a hobby, partly as a serious interest of sorts. Roger’s wife is into women’s liberation and women’s consciousness. Did you know that Syd is seriously into transcendental meditation? Jack found out that his teenage son is into pot smoking and gave him ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы front office[front office] {n.}, {informal} The group of persons who manage abusiness; the officers. The front office decides how much theworkers are paid....
17. 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 ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы take the fifth[take the fifth] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Taking refuge behind theFifth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States whichguarantees any witness the right not to incriminate himself whiletestifying at a trial. Alger Hiss took the Fifth when asked whetherhe was a member of the Communist Party. 2. Not to answer any questionin an informal ... Читать далее...
19. 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....
20. A fair offerOne day this fellow noticed that a new couple had moved into the house next door. He was also quick to notice that the woman liked to sunbathe in the back yard, usually in a skimpy bikini that showed off a magnificent pair of breasts. He made it a point to water and trim his ... Читать далее...
21. Пословица / поговорка a faint heart never won a lady / faint heart never won fair lady — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: a faint heart never won a lady / faint heart never won fair lady Перевод: робкому сердцу не завоевать прекрасной дамы (т. е. робость мешает успеху) Эквивалент в русском языке: смелость города берет Пример: The man must be more aggressive if he wants to find a girlfriend. He should remember that a ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы uh-huh[uh-huh] or [um-hum] {adv.}, {informal} Yes. — Used only in speechor when recording dialogue. Are you going to the Fair? Uh-huh. We were in Alaska, um-hum, but that was long before the earthquakes. When I asked for an appointment, the nurse said, «Um-hum, I have anopening at four o’clock on Friday.» Contrast: HUH-UH....
23. Reward these soldiers for their workA British General had sent some of his men off to fight for their country in the Falkland Island Crisis. Upon returning to England from the South American island, three soldiers that had distinguished themselves in battle were summoned to the General’s office. «Since we weren’t actually at war,» the General began, «I can’t give ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы hit the high spots[hit the high spots] {v. phr.} To consider, mention, or see onlythe more important parts of something such as a book, war, or schoolcourse. In his lecture, the speaker hit the high spots of hissubject. The first course in general science hits only the highspots of the physical sciences. The Bakers went to the fair ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы Dear John letter[Dear John letter] {n. phr.} A note or a letter informing one that a romantic relationship or a marriage is over. Jane left a «Dear John letter» on the table and went home to live with her parents....
26. Значение идиомы on the whole[on the whole] {adv. phr.} 1. In the most important things; in mostways. On the whole, Billy did very well in school this year. Everybody agreed that on the whole it was a good show. Syn.: INALL, FOR THE MOST PART. 2. In most cases; usually. On the whole, men are stronger than women. On ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы dead letter[dead letter] {n. phr.} An undeliverable letter that ends up in a special office holding such letters. There is a dead letter office in most major cities....
28. Значение идиомы sit on[sit on] {v.} 1. To be a member of, etc. Mr. Brown sat on the jury at the trial. 2. {informal} Toprevent from starting or doing something; squelch. The teacher saton Fred before he could get started with the long story. Theteacher sat on Joe as soon as he began showing off....
29. Значение идиомы on the level[on the level] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Honest and fair; telling thewhole truth. Our teacher respects the students who are on the levelwith her. Joyce wondered if the fortune-teller was on the level....
30. Значение идиомы third sex[third sex] {n.}, {euphemism}, {slang}, {informal} Homosexualindividuals who are either men or women. Billy is rumored to belongto the third sex....
31. 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 ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод слова letterLetter — письмо, буква Перевод слова Initial letter — начальная буква the letter of the law — буква закона business letter — деловое письмо registered letter — заказное письмо I burnt her Letter. Я сжег ее письмо. The Letter’s a flam. Это письмо — подделка. Your Letter of the 15th May has come to hand. ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы ante up[ante up] {v.}, {informal} To produce the required amount of money in order to close a transaction; to pay what one owes. «I guess I’d better ante up if I want to stay an active member of the Association», Max said....
34. 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....
35. 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 ... Читать далее...
36. 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....
37. Значение идиомы eat one’s words[eat one’s words] also [swallow one’s words] {v. phr.} To take backsomething you have said; admit something is not true. John hadcalled Harry a coward, but the boys made him eat his words after Harrybravely fought a big bully. Compare: EAT CROW....
38. 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 ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы red-letter day[red-letter day] {n. phr.} A holiday; memorable day. The Fourth of July is a red-letterday. It was a red-letter day for Felix, when he won the lottery....
40. Значение идиомы head-on[head-on] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. With the head or front pointingat; with the front facing; front end to front end. Our car skiddedinto a head-on crash with the truck. In the fog the boat ranhead-on into a log. There is a head-on view of the parade from ourhouse. Compare: FACE-TO-FACE. Contrast: REAR-END. 2. In ... Читать далее...