Значение идиомы figure on

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1. Перевод идиомы cut a figure / cut a fine figure, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cut a figure / cut a fine figure Перевод: производить впечатление, выглядеть хорошо; быть хорошо, элегантно одетым Пример: The man cut a fine figure when he entered the dining room. Мужчина произвел хорошее впечатление своим внешним видом, когда вошел в обеденный зал. When Dee was in her twenties she cut a fine figure in […]...
2. Перевод сленгового выражения ballpark figure / ball-park figure, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: ballpark figure / ball-park figure Перевод: хороший приблизительный подсчет; приблизительная оценка Синоним: guestimate Пример: I’d say two hundred dollars, but that’s a ballpark figure. Я бы сказал, двести долларов, но это лишь приблизительная оценка....
3. Значение идиомы cut a figure [cut a figure] {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry of fan activity with dignity and grace. With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies....
4. Значение идиомы plan on [plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. – Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to […]...
5. Значение идиомы figure out [figure out] {v.} 1. To find an answer by thinking about ; solve. Tom couldn’t figure out the lastproblem on the arithmetic test. Sam couldn’t figure out how toprint a program until the teacher showed him how. Mary couldn’tfigure out why her cake tasted so funny until she found salt mixed inthe sugar bag. Compare: […]...
6. Значение идиомы figure up [figure up] {v. phr.} To calculate; add up. If you can figure uphow many phone calls I’ve made from your home, I will pay you rightaway....
7. Значение идиомы count heads [count heads] or [count noses] {v. phr.}, {informal} To count the number of people in a group. On the class picnic, we counted heads before we left and when we arrived to be sure that no one got lost. The usher was told to look out into the audience and count noses....
8. Значение идиомы count out [count out] {v.} 1. To leave out of a plan; not expect to share in an activity; exclude. “Will this party cost anything? If it does, count me out, because I’m broke.” When the coach was planning who would play in the big game he counted Paul out, because Paul had a hurt leg. 2. […]...
9. Значение идиомы count on [count on] {v.} 1. To depend on; rely on; trust. The team was counting on Joe to win the race. I’ll do it; you know you can count on me. The company was counting on Brown’s making the right decision. Syn.: BANK ON. 2. See: FIGURE ON....
10. Перевод слова figure Figure – фигура, облик; цифра, арифметика; рисунок, диаграмма; представлять себе Перевод слова In round figures – в круглых цифрах see figure 2 on page 5 – смотрите рис. 2 на с. 5 a garment adjusted to the figure – одежда по фигуре how do you figure it to yourself? – как вы это себе представляете? […]...
11. Перевод идиомы go figure, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: go figure Перевод: фраза, выражающая удивление, недоумение, непонимание чего-либо; может переводиться такими выражениями, как “Понимай, как хочешь”, “Как это вообще понять”, и т. п. Пример: The government said it would promote free trade by increasing tariffs on imported goods. Go figure. Правительство объявило, что будет способствовать свободной торговле за счет увеличения тарифов на ввозимые […]...
12. Фразовый глагол figure on – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: figure on Перевод: рассчитывать на, делать расчеты Пример: Where do you figure on living when you move to the U. S. A.? Где ты рассчитываешь жить, когда переедешь в США?...
13. Фразовый глагол figure out – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: figure out Перевод: понимать, находить ответ Пример: I’m trying to figure out how to assemble the bookshelves. Я пытаюсь понять, как собрать книжные полки....
14. Фразовый глагол figure up – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: figure up Перевод: подсчитывать Пример: I need to figure my expenses up before I give you an estimate. Мне нужно подсчитать свои расходы перед тем, как я смогу сказать тебе приблизительную сумму....
15. Значение идиомы figure in [figure in] {v.} 1. {informal} To add to a total; remember to putdown in figures. We figured in the travel expenses but forgot thecost of meals. 2. To have a part in; be partly responsible for. Joe figured in all our touchdowns. Mary’s good grades figured inher choice as class president....
16. Значение идиомы count one’s chickens before they’re hatched [count one’s chickens before they’re hatched] {v. phr.}, {informal} To depend on getting a profit or gain before you have it; make plans that suppose something will happen; be too sure that something will happen. Usually used in negative sentences. When Jim said that he would be made captain of the team, John told him […]...
17. Значение идиомы American plan [American plan] {n.} A system of hotel management in which meals are included with the room, as opposed to the European plan that does not include meals. American tourists in Europe sometimes expect that their meals will be included, because they are used to the American plan....
18. Перевод слова picnic Picnic – пикник Перевод слова Picnic ground – поляна для пикника picnic lunch – пикник picnic hamper – корзина с провизией для пикника an ideal spot for a picnic – идеальное место для пикника Shall I pack us a Picnic? Мне упаковать все необходимое для нашего пикника? We Picnicked on the grass. Мы устроили пикник […]...
19. Selecting a Health Insurance Plan Mikhail: What’s all this? Carol: It’s Open enrollment at my company and I’m thinking of Switching health plans. I have an HMO right now and I’m thinking of switching to a PPO. That way, I can see doctors outside of my current Network and still be covered. Mikhail: I’m so glad I don’t have to […]...
20. Фигурное катание/ Figure-skating На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Figure-skating Фигурное катание Every person should practice physical exercises to keep fit and healthy. As for me, I try to go jogging in summer, and ice-skating in winter. I like all kinds of sport, especially winter ones, as they are rather spectacular. I’m sure many people in the […]...
21. Значение идиомы go to town [go to town] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To do something quickly or withgreat force or energy; work fast or hard. The boys went to town onthe old garage, and had it torn down before Father came home fromwork. While Sally was slowly washing the dishes, she rememberedshe had a date with Pete that evening; then […]...
22. Figure out Фразовый глагол / Phrasal verb Figure*out* (54) – сообразить, выяснить, понять, разобраться Things were not going well for Anthony Orsatti, And the capo was unable to figure out why. For the first time in his life, his luck was going bad. Дела шли не очень хорошо (не шли хорошо) у/для Энтони Орсатти, И главарь банды […]...
23. Значение идиомы carry through [carry through] {v.} 1a. To put into action. Mr. Green was notable to carry through his plans for a hike because he broke his leg. 1b. To do something you have planned; put a plan into action. Jean makes good plans but she cannot carry through with any of them. Compare: GO THROUGH WITH, CARRY […]...
24. Значение идиомы let George do it [let George do it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To expect someone else todo the work or take the responsibility. Many people expect to letGeorge do it when they are on a committee. Compare: PASS THE BUCK....
25. Значение идиомы no picnic [no picnic] {n. phr.} Something arduous; something that requiresgreat effort to accomplish. It is no picnic to climb MountEverest. Contrast: A PIECE OF CAKE, A CINCH, EASY AS APPLE PIE....
26. Значение идиомы wet blanket [wet blanket] {n.}, {informal} A person or thing that keeps othersfrom enjoying life. The teenagers don’t invite Bob to their partiesbecause he is a wet blanket. The weatherman throws a wet blanketon picnic plans when he forecasts rain. Compare: CREPE HANGER....
27. Значение идиомы moving spirit [moving spirit] {n. phr.} The main figure behind a business or anactivity; the one who inspires the others. Mr. Smith is the movingspirit behind our expansion plans....
28. Значение идиомы reckon without [reckon without] {v.} To fail to consider as one of the thingswhich might change a situation; not think about. The committee forthe class picnic party made careful plans for a beach party but theyreckoned without a sudden change in the weather....
29. Перевод идиомы no picnic, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: no picnic Перевод: что-либо неприятное, трудное Пример: It was no picnic trying to drive to the lake during the storm. Было очень трудно доехать до озера во время шторма....
30. Значение идиомы shape up [shape up] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin to act or work right;get along satisfactorily. If the new boy doesn’t begin to shape upsoon, he’ll have to leave school. “How is the building of the newgym coming along?” “Fine. It’s shaping up very well.” 2. To showpromise. Plans for our picnic are shaping up very […]...
31. Значение идиомы count to ten [count to ten] {v. phr.}, {informal} To count from one to ten so you will have time to calm down or get control of yourself; put off action when angry or excited so as not to do anything wrong. Father always told us to count to ten before doing anything when we got angry. Compare: […]...
32. Being Spontaneous or Well-Planned Mariela: Wow, it looks like you’re working on a big project. What are all these pages and pages of Notes for? Will: I’m preparing for my date with Christine. I want everything to be Well-planned and to go Without a hitch. Mariela: Okay, but I still don’t understand why you’re making such detailed plans. Will: […]...
33. Значение идиомы lay-away plan [lay-away plan] {n.} A plan for buying something that you can’t paycash for; a plan in which you pay some money down and pay a littlemore when you can, and the store holds the article until you have paidthe full price. She could not afford to pay for the coat all atonce, so she used […]...
34. Значение идиомы bargain for [bargain for] or [bargain on] {v.} To be ready for; expect. When John started a fight with the smaller boy he got more than he bargained for. The final cost of building the house was much more than they had bargained on. Compare: COUNT ON....
35. Значение идиомы put their heads together [put their heads together] or [lay their heads together] {v. phr.},{informal} To plan or consider things together; discuss something as agroup; talk it over. They put their heads together and decided on agift. We laid our heads together and decided to have a picnic....
36. Перевод слова count Count – вычисление, считать, включать Перевод слова To count oneself lucky – считать себя счастливым to count to ten – считать до десяти to be counted in the total – засчитываться в общее количество You can Count on me. Вы можете рассчитывать на меня. Can your daughter Count yet? Ваша дочь уже умеет считать? It […]...
37. Значение идиомы blank check [blank check] {n.} 1. A bank check written to a person who can then write in how much money he wants. John’s father sent him a blank check to pay his school bills. 2. {informal} Permission to another person to do anything he decides to do. The teacher gave the pupils a blank check to […]...
38. Where is this place A man and his wife were driving their Recreational Vehicle across the country and were nearing a town spelled Kissimee. They noted the strange spelling and tried to figure how to pronounce it – KISS-a-me; kis-A-me; kis-a-ME. They grew more perplexed as they drove into the town. Since they were hungry, they pulled into a […]...
39. Значение идиомы on the town [on the town] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into a townto celebrate; having a good time or enjoying the amusements in a town. When the sailors got off their ship they went out on the town. Compare: PAINT THE TOWN RED....
40. Значение идиомы look forward to [look forward to] {v.} 1. To expect. At breakfast, John lookedforward to a difficult day. 2. To expect with hope or pleasure. Frank was looking forward to that evening’s date....