Значение идиомы for good measure

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1. Значение идиомы take one’s measure [take one’s measure] or [take the measure of] {v. phr.} To judgethe character, quality, or nature of; try to guess about something – how hard or easy, dangerous or safe, good or bad, etc. The boxerssparred for a while taking each other’s measure. John took themeasure of the cliff before he climbed it. Compare: SIZE […]...
2. Значение идиомы measure up [measure up] {v.} To be equal; be of fully high quality; come up. John didn’t measure up to the best catchers but he was a good one. Lois’ school work didn’t measure up to her ability. Compare up: TOPAR. Contrast: FALL SHORT....
3. Значение идиомы in the bargain [in the bargain] or [into the bargain] {adv. phr.} In addition;besides; also. Frank is a teacher, and an artist into the bargain. The heat failed, and then the roof began to leak in the bargain. Compare: TO BOOT, FOR GOOD MEASURE....
4. Значение идиомы beyond measure [beyond measure] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {formal} So much that it can not be measured or figured without any limits. With her parents reunited and present at her graduation, she had happiness beyond measure. No one envied him for he was popular beyond measure....
5. Значение идиомы in great measure [in great measure] {adv. phr.} To a great extent; largely. TheJapanese attack on Hawaii was in great measure a contributing factorto President Roosevelt’s decision to enter World War II. Compare: TOA LARGE EXTENT....
6. Перевод слова measure Measure – мера, размер, измерение Перевод слова Measure of concordance – мера соответствия to measure the depth of a shelf – измерить глубину полки preventive measure – предупредительная мера quantity under measure – измеряемая величина The room Measures 6×6 metres. Комната размером 6 на 6 метров. He loved her beyond Measure. Он любил ее без […]...
7. Значение идиомы to boot [to boot] {adv. phr.} In addition; besides; as something extra. He not only got fifty dollars, but they bought him dinner to boot. Compare: FOR GOOD MEASURE, IN THE BARGAIN, THROW IN....
8. Перевод идиомы beyond measure, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: beyond measure Перевод: чрезмерно Пример: The man’s love for his city was beyond measure. Любовь этого человека к своему городу была чрезмерной....
9. Значение идиомы made-to-measure [made-to-measure] or [tailor-made] {adj.} Made to fit a special setof measurements or needs. John has a new made-to-measure suit. The club is tailor-made for Jane. Syn.: MADE TO ORDER....
10. Значение идиомы pinch-hit [pinch-hit] {v.} 1. To substitute for another player at bat in abaseball game. Smith was sent in to pinch-hit for Jones. 2.{informal} To act for a while, or in an emergency, for another person;take someone’s place for a while. I asked him to pinch-hit for mewhile I was away. The president of the City Council […]...
11. Значение идиомы call for [call for] {v.} 1. To come or go to get. John called for Mary to take her to the dance. Syn.: PICK UP. 2. To need; require. The cake recipe calls for two cups of flour. Success in school calls for much hard study....
12. Перевод идиомы pinch-hit (for someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pinch-hit (for someone) Идиома: pinch-hit (for someone) Перевод: заменить (временно или при необходимости), подменить Пример: He was pinch-hitting for one of the regular TV sportscasters, and was a great success. Он подменял одного из постоянных ТВ спорт-обозревателей, и у него это очень хорошо получалось....
13. Значение идиомы if anything [if anything] {adv. phr.} More likely; instead; rather. Theweather forecast is not for cooler weather; if anything, it isexpected to be warmer. Joe isn’t a bad boy. If anything he’s apretty good one. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
14. 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....
15. Значение идиомы feel the pinch [feel the pinch] {v. phr.} To be short of money; experiencemonetary difficulties. If we are going to have a recession, everybody will feel the pinch....
16. Using Herbs and Spices in Cooking Gisela: That smells wonderful! Danny: This is my family’s Recipe. The secret is in the combination of Seasonings we use. Gisela: I can see that. You must have 30 different Dried and fresh Herbs and Spices on this counter. Danny: To get a Bold flavor, we use a lot of Aromatic seeds, Barks, and Roots. […]...
17. Значение идиомы drive a bargain [drive a bargain] {v. phr.} 1. To buy or sell at a good price; succeed in a trade or deal. Tom’s collie is a champion; it should be easy for Tom to drive a bargain when he sells her puppies. Father drove a hard bargain with the real estate agent when we bought our new […]...
18. Значение идиомы throw in [throw in] {v.} 1. To give or put in as an addition; to give to orwith something else. John threw in a couple of tires when he soldBill his bicycle. Mary and Tess were talking about the prom, andJoan threw in that she was going with Fred. Compare: FOR GOODMEASURE. 2. To push into operating […]...
19. Значение идиомы pride must take a pinch [pride must take a pinch] One must endure the minor pains andhardships one encounters while being made pretty. – A proverb. “Mother,” Sue cried, “stop pulling my hair!” “Just a moment, younglady,” the mother answered, while combing her hair. “Don’t you knowthat pride must take a pinch?”...
20. Перевод слова bargain Bargain – соглашение, торговая сделка, выгодная покупка Перевод слова Good bargain – выгодная сделка bargain and sale – договор о купле-продаже земли bargain sale – распродажа It’s an attractive little home, and I think it’s a Bargain. Это привлекательный маленький дом, и я думаю, что это выгодная сделка. I hate Bargaining. Терпеть не могу торговаться. […]...
21. Значение идиомы take with a grain of salt [take with a grain of salt] also [take with a pinch of salt] {v. phr.} To accept or believe only in part; not accept too much. A manwho says he is not a candidate for President should usually have hisstatement taken with a grain of salt. We took Uncle George’sstories of the war with a […]...
22. Перевод идиомы pinch pennies, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pinch pennies Идиома: pinch pennies разг. Перевод: мелочиться, считать каждую копейку Пример: My friend is pinching pennies in order to save money for his vacation. Мой друг считает каждую копейку, чтобы скопить денег себе на отпуск....
23. Значение идиомы in consideration of [in consideration of] {adv. phr.} 1. After thinking about andweighing; because of. IN consideration of the boy’s young age, thejudge did not put him in jail for carrying a gun. 2. In exchange for;because of; in payment for. In consideration of the extra work Joehad done, his boss gave him an extra week’s pay. Compare: […]...
24. Значение идиомы sell down the river [sell down the river] {v. phr.} To give harmful information aboutsomeone or something to one’s enemies; betray. The traitor sold hiscountry down the river to the enemy army. The criminal told thehiding place of his companions and sold them down the river. Compare:SELL OUT....
25. Значение идиомы strike a bargain [strike a bargain] {v. phr.} To arrive at a price satisfactory toboth the buyer and the seller. After a great deal of haggling, theymanaged to strike a bargain....
26. Значение идиомы pinch pennies [pinch pennies] {v. phr.}, {informal} Not spend a penny more thannecessary; be very saving or thrifty. When Tom and Mary were savingmoney to buy a house, they had to pinch pennies. – [penny-pincher]{n.}, {informal} A stingy or selfish person; miser. He spent solittle money that he began to get the name of a penny-pincher. -[penny-pinching] […]...
27. Значение идиомы radio ham [radio ham] {n. phr.} Someone whose hobby is the operating ofshortwave radio. The code letters C. Q. are used by radio hams toinvite other radio hams to join in the conversation....
28. Перевод идиомы hold one’s end of the bargain up / hold one’s end of the deal, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hold one’s end of the bargain up / hold one’s end of the deal Перевод: сдержать, выполнить свою часть сделки Пример: The students did not hold their end of the bargain up when they did not do their homework. Ученики не выполнили свою обязанность и не сделали домашнего задания....
29. Значение идиомы in a nutshell [in a nutshell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a few words; briefly, without telling all about it. We are in a hurry, so I’ll give youthe story in a nutshell. In a nutshell, the car is no bargain. Compare: IN SHORT....
30. Значение идиомы disk jockey [disk jockey] {n.} An employee at a radio station or in a danceclub who puts on the records that will be broadcast. Jack is working as a disk jockey at the local FM station....
31. Значение идиомы out of the way [out of the way] {adv. phr.} 1. Not where people usually go;difficult to reach. When little Tommy comes to visit her, AuntSally puts her lamps and vases out of the way. – Often used withhyphens before a noun. Gold was found in an out-of-the-way villagein the mountains, and soon a good road and airfield were […]...
32. Значение идиомы add up to [add up to] {v.} 1. To make a total of; amount to. The bill added up to $12.95. 2. {informal} To mean; result in. The rain, the mosquitoes, and the heat added up to a spoiled vacation....
33. Значение идиомы take care of [take care of] {v. phr.} 1. To attend to; supply the needs of. She stayed home to take care of the baby. Syn.: KEEP AN EYE ON, LOOK AFTER. Compare: IN CHARGE. 2. {informal} To deal with; do whatis needed with. I will take care of that letter. The coach toldJim to take care of […]...
34. Значение идиомы how do you do [how do you do] {formal} How are you? – Usually as a reply to anintroduction; it is in the form of a question but no answer isexpected. “Mary, I want you to meet my friend Fred. Fred, this ismy wife, Mary.” “How do you do, Mary?” “How do you do, Fred?”...
35. Значение идиомы sold on [sold on] {adj.} Approving of; well disposed toward; convinced ofthe value of. When Japanese cars first appeared on the market Andywas hesitant to drive one but now he is sold on them....
36. Значение идиомы pinch and scrape [pinch and scrape] {v. phr.} To save as much money as possible byspending as little as possible. They are trying to buy their firsthouse so they are pinching and scraping every penny they can....
37. Значение идиомы carrying charge [carrying charge] {n.} An extra cost added to the price of something bought on weekly or monthly payments. The price of the bicycle was $50. Jim bought it for $5.00 a month for ten months plus a carrying charge of $1 a month....
38. Значение идиомы horse trade [horse trade] {n.} 1. The sale of a horse or the exchange of twohorses. It was a horse trade in which the owner of the worse animalgave a rifle to make the trade equal. 2. {informal} A businessagreement or bargain arrived at after hard and skillful discussion. Party leaders went around for months making horse […]...
39. Значение идиомы make good [make good] {v. phr.} 1. To do what one promised to do; makesomething come true. Mr. Smith borrowed some money. He promised topay it back on payday. He made good his promise. Joe made good hisboast to swim across the lake. John’s mother promised to take himand his friends to the zoo on Saturday. She […]...
40. Значение идиомы put out [put out] {v.} 1. To make a flame or light stop burning;extinguish; turn off. Please put the light out when you leave theroom. The firemen put out the blaze. 2. To prepare for thepublic; produce; make. For years he had put out a weeklynewspaper. It is a small restaurant, which puts out an excellentdinner. 3. […]...