Значение идиомы finders keepers

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1. Пословица / поговорка finders keepers, losers weepers — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: finders keepers, losers weepers Перевод: нашел — мое Эквивалент в русском языке: что с возу упало, то пропало Пример: Finders keepers, losers weepers thought the boy when he found the beautiful pocket knife in the park. «Раз нашел, значит мое,» подумал мальчик, когда нашел в парке красивый карманный ножик....
2. Lost and FoundAirport employee: Hello, Portland Airport, Lost and Found. Lucas: Hello. I was a passenger on a SunCal Airlines flight yesterday and I think I left my keys on the plane. Airport employee: I see. To Claim the item, you have to fill out a Claim form. What did you lose again? Some Luggage? You’ll need ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы stake a claim[stake a claim] {v. phr.} 1. To claim ownership of land by drivingstakes to show boundaries. The gold hunters staked claims in theWest. 2. {informal} To claim a person or thing as your own by somesign. Usually used with «on». George staked a claim on Dianne bygiving her his class ring....
4. Перевод слова knifeKnife — нож Перевод слова The cutting edge of a knife — лезвие ножа cutting edge of a knife — режущая кромка ножа fish knife — столовый нож для рыбы The Knife does not cut. Нож не режет. Give me the Knife once. Дай-ка ножик. Put an edge on this Knife. Надо поточить этот нож....
5. Значение идиомы claim check[claim check] {n.} A ticket needed to get back something. The man at the parking lot gave Mrs. Collins a claim check. The boy put the dry cleaning claim check in his billfold. The man told Mary the pictures would be ready Friday and gave her a claim check....
6. Значение идиомы back down[back down] or [back off] {v.}, {informal} To give up a claim; not follow up a threat. Bill said he could beat Ted, but when Ted put up his fists Bill backed down. Harry claimed Joe had taken his book, but backed down when the teacher talked with him. Syn.: BEAT ARE TREAT. Compare: BACK ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы let one have it[let one have it] {v. phr.} 1a. {slang} To hit hard. He drewback his fist and let the man have it. Give him a kick in thepants; let him have it! Syn.: GIVE IT TO. 1b. {slang} To use a weaponon; to shoot or knife. The guard pulled his gun and let the robberhave it ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы life of Riley[life of Riley] {n. phr.}, {informal} A soft easy life; pleasant orrich way of living. He’s living the life of Riley. He doesn’t haveto work anymore. Compare: BED OF ROSES, IN CLOVER, LIVE HIGH OFF THEHOG....
9. Значение идиомы give one’s due[give one’s due] {v. phr.} To be fair to, give creditthat deserves. The boxer who lost gave the new championhis due. We should give a good worker his due. Compare: GIVE THEDEVIL HIS DUE....
10. Значение идиомы say uncle[say uncle] also [cry uncle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say that yousurrender; admit that you have lost; admit a defeat; give up. Bobfought for five minutes, but he had to say uncle. The bullytwisted Jerry’s arm and said, «Cry uncle.» The other team wasbeating us, but we wouldn’t say uncle. Compare: GIVE IN....
11. Значение идиомы swear off[swear off] {v.}, {informal} To give up something you like or youhave got in the habit of using by making a promise. Mary swore offcandy until she lost ten pounds. John has sworn off dessert forLent....
12. Значение идиомы take it[take it] {v. phr.} 1. To get an idea or impression; understandfrom what is said or done. — Usually used with «I». I take it fromyour silence that you don’t want to go. 2. {informal} To beartrouble, hard work, criticism; not give up or weaken. Henry couldcriticize and tease other boys, but he couldn’t take ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы in return[in return] {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; aspayment; in recognition or exchange. — Often used with «for». Budgave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return. The ladyhelped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother often invited herto dinner. How much did John give you in return for ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы on one’s own time[on one’s own time] {adv. phr.} During one’s free time; not duringworking or school hours. If you want to play football, you’ll haveto do it on your own time....
15. Значение идиомы give it to[give it to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To give punishment to; beat. The crowd yelled for the wrestler to give it to his opponent. Syn.: LET HAVE IT. 2. To scold. Jerry’s mother gave it to him forcoming home late. Compare: GIVE A PIECE OF ONE’S MIND, LACE INTO. Contrast: CATCH IT....
16. Значение идиомы pull up one’s socks[pull up one’s socks] {v. phr.} To try to do better, either interms of one’s behavior or at a task one is performing. I’ll haveto pull up my socks if I am going to finish my work today....
17. Значение идиомы too big for one’s breeches[too big for one’s breeches] or [too big for one’s boots] {adj. phr.} Too sure of your own importance; feeling more important than youreally are. That boy had grown too big for his breeches. I’ll haveto put him back in his place. When the teacher made Bob a monitor, he got too big for his ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы go into a tailspin[go into a tailspin] or [go into a nose dive] {v. phr.}, {informal}To fall or go down badly; collapse; give up trying. The team wentinto a tailspin after their captain was hurt, and they were badlybeaten. 2. {informal} To become very anxious, confused, or mentallysick; give up hope. The man went into a tailspin after ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы make one’s head spin[make one’s head spin] {v. phr.} To be bewildered; be confused. It makes my head spin to think about the amount of work I still haveto do....
20. Значение идиомы drown one’s sorrows[drown one’s sorrows] or [drown one’s troubles] {v. phr.}, {informal} To drink liquor to try to forget something unhappy. When his wife was killed in an auto accident, Mr. Green tried to drown his sorrows in whiskey. When Fred lost his job and had to give up his new car, he tried to drown his ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы give one a ring[give one a ring] also {informal} [give a buzz] To call on thetelephone. Mrs. Jacobs promised to give her husband a ring in theafternoon. Alice will give her friend a buzz tonight....
22. Перевод слова claimClaim — требовать, заявлять, утверждать Перевод слова Territorial claims — территориальные претензии to claim the inheritance — заявить права на наследство to counter a claim — опровергать утверждение He Claimed that he’d been cheated. Он заявил, что его одурачили. All Claims must be made in writing. Все претензии должны быть сделаны в письменной форме. The ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы give a hard time[give a hard time] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To give trouble by whatyou do or say; complain. Jane gave her mother a hard time on thebus by fighting with her sister and screaming. Don’t give me ahard time, George. I’m doing my best on this job. Compare: GIVE FITS.2. To get in the way by ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы last straw[last straw] or [straw that breaks the camel’s back] {n. phr.} Asmall trouble which follows other troubles and makes one lose patienceand be unable to bear them. Bill had a bad day in school yesterday. He lost his knife on the way home, then he fell down, and when hebroke a shoe lace, that was ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы give fits[give fits] {v. phr.} {informal} To upset; bother very much. Paul’s higher grades give John fits. The short guard gave histall opponent fits. Compare: GIVE A HARD TIME....
26. Значение идиомы give one enough rope and he will hang himself[give one enough rope and he will hang himself] {informal} Give abad person enough time and freedom to do as he pleases, and he maymake a bad mistake or get into trouble and be caught. — A proverb. Johnny is always stealing and hasn’t been caught. But give him enoughrope and he’ll hang himself. — ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing[let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing] {v. phr.}1. To make a show of your kindness or help to others. — Used in thenegative. The Bible tells us not to let the left hand know what theright hand is doing when we give to the poor. 2. {informal} To leteveryone taking ... Читать далее...
28. TraditionsA man and a woman got married, and he told her : » since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы change one’s tune[change one’s tune] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a change in your story, statement, or claim; change your way of acting. The man said he was innocent, but when they found the stolen money in his pocket he changed his tune. Bob was rude to his teacher, but she threatened to tell the principal and ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы not to give one the time of day[not to give one the time of day] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Todislike someone strongly enough so as to totally ignore him. Suewouldn’t give Helen the time of day....
31. Значение идиомы tell off[tell off] {v.} 1. To name or count one by one and give somespecial duty to; give a share to. Five boy scouts were told off toclean the camp. 2. {informal} To speak to angrily or sharply; attackwith words; scold. Mr. Black got angry and told off the boss. Bobby kept pulling Sally’s hair; finally ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы let on[let on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tell or admit what you know. — Usually used in the negative. Frank lost a quarter but he didn’tlet on to his mother. 2. To try to make people believe; pretend. The old man likes to let on that he is rich....
33. Значение идиомы make up[make up] {v.} 1. To make by putting things orparts together. A car is made up of many different parts. 2. Toinvent; think and say something that is new or not true. Jean makesup stories to amuse her little brother. 3a. To do or provide ; do or supply ; get back; regain; give back; ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы lose track[lose track] {v. phr.} To forget about something; not stayinformed; fail to keep a count or record. What’s the score now? I’ve lost track. — Usually used with «of». Mary lost track of herfriends at camp after summer was over. John lost track of themoney he spent at the circus. Compare: OUT OF TOUCH. Contrast: ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы give out[give out] {v.} 1. To make known; let it be known; publish. Marygave out that she and Bob were going to be married. 2. To let escape;give. The cowboy gave out a yell. Syn.: GIVE OFF, LET GO. 3. togive to people; distribute. The barber gives out free lollipops toall the children. Compare: HAND OUT, ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы hand out[hand out] {v.}, {informal} To give toseveral people. The teacher handed out the examination papers. At the Christmas party Santa Claus handed out the presents under thetree. Handing out free advice to all your friends will not makethem like you. Compare: GIVE OUT....
37. Значение идиомы give the shirt off one’s back[give the shirt off one’s back] {v. phr.}, {informal} To give awaysomething or everything that you own. He’d give you the shirt offhis back....
38. Значение идиомы down in the dumps[down in the dumps] or [down in the mouth] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Sad or discouraged; gloomy; dejected. The boys were certainly down in the dumps when they heard that their team had lost....
39. Значение идиомы pass off[pass off] {v.} 1. To sell or give by false claims;offer as genuine. The dishonest builder passed offa poorly built house by pretending it was well constructed. Syn.: FOBOFF, PALM OFF. To claim to be someone you are not; pretend to besomeone else. He passed himself off as a doctor until someonechecked his record. 3. ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы skip it[skip it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To forget all about it. WhenJack tried to reward him for returning his lost dog, the man said toskip it. I asked what the fight was about, but the boys said toskip it....