Значение идиомы for one’s sake

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1. Перевод идиомы argue for the sake of arguing / argue for the sake of argument, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: argue for the sake of arguing / argue for the sake of argument Перевод: спорить ради спора, без надобности Пример: My friend’s brother always argues for the sake of arguing. Брат моего друга всегда спорит просто так....
2. Значение идиомы for the sake of[for the sake of] or [for one’s sake] {adv. phr.} On behalf of; forthe benefit of. For the sake of truth and freedom, Dr. Sakharov, the Soviet dissident, was willing to be banished from Moscow. «Doit for my sake, please!» Tom begged....
3. Перевод идиомы for one’s (own) sake, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for one’s (own) sake Перевод: ради кого-либо Пример: I told my aunt that for her own sake she must stop smoking. Я сказал тете, что ради нее же самой она должна бросить курить....
4. Перевод идиомы for the sake of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for the sake of someone or something Перевод: ради кого-либо или чего-либо Пример: My father decided to quit his job for the sake of his health. Мой отец решил бросить свою работу ради своего здоровья....
5. Перевод слова impatienceImpatience — нетерпение, нетерпимость Перевод слова Impatience of contradiction — нетерпимость к возражениям impatience with red tape — нетерпимое отношение к бюрократизму broil with impatience — сгорать от нетерпения We noted her Impatience to begin. Мы заметили, как ей не терпелось начать. She let out a sigh of Impatience. Она испустила вздох нетерпения. A note ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы bat an eye[bat an eye] or [bat an eyelash] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show surprise, fear, or interest; show your feelings. — Used in negative sentences. When I told him the price of the car he never batted an eye. Bill told his story without batting an eyelash, although not a word of it was true. Compare: ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы hit between the eyes[hit between the eyes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a strongimpression on; surprise greatly. Helen hit Joe right between theeyes the moment he saw her. It was a wonderfully lifelike picture, and it hit Sol right between the eyes. To learn that his parentshad endured poverty for his sake hit John between the eyes....
8. Значение идиомы no sooner — than[no sooner — than] As soon as; at once when; immediately when. No sooner did he signal to turn than the other car turned in front ofhim. No sooner were the picnic baskets unpacked than it began torain....
9. Значение идиомы you don’t say[you don’t say] {interj.}, {informal} — Used to show surprise atwhat is said. Your ring is a real diamond? You don’t say! «Billand Jean are going to get married.» «You don’t say!» Syn.: DO TELL....
10. Значение идиомы That will do![That will do!] Informal expression of impatience meaning «stop,»»no more.» «That will do, Tommy,» his mother cried. «I’ve had justabout enough of your drumming on the table.»...
11. Значение идиомы take by surprise[take by surprise] {v. phr.} 1. To appear in front of someonesuddenly or to suddenly discover him before he discovers you; comebefore is ready; appear before unexpectedly. The policeman took the burglar by surprise as he opened the window. When Mrs. Green’s dinner guests came half an hour early, they tookher by surprise. 2. To ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы sooner or later[sooner or later] {adv. phr.} At some unknown time in the future;sometime. John will come back sooner or later. Grandpa is veryslow about fixing things around the house, but he always does itsooner or later. Compare: OR OTHER....
13. Значение идиомы great Godfrey[great Godfrey] or [great guns] or [great Scott] {interj.},{informal} A saying usually used to show surprise or anger. GreatGodfrey! Uncle Willie is sitting on top of the flagpole! Greatguns! The lion is out of his cage. Great Scott! Who stole mywatch?...
14. Значение идиомы the more — the more —[the more — the more —] or [the —er the —er] — Used in twohalves of a sentence to show that when there is more of the first, there is more of the second too. The more you eat. the fatter youwill get. Get your report in when you can; the sooner, thebetter. The bigger ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы on end[on end] {adj. phr.} Seemingly endless. — Used with plural nouns oftime. Judy spent hours on end writing and rewriting her essay. During July and August there was no rain for weeks on end....
16. Значение идиомы go to show[go to show] or [go to prove] {v. phr.}, {informal} To seem toprove; act or serve to show ; demonstrate. — Often used after»it». Our team beat a bigger team, and it just goes to show you canwin if you play hard enough. The hard winter at Valley Forge goesto show that our soldiers suffered ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод идиомы sooner or later, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sooner or later Перевод: рано или поздно Пример: Sooner or later you must give me my money so you should do it soon. Рано или поздно тебе придется отдать мне деньги, поэтому лучше сделать это пораньше....
18. Значение идиомы set back on one’s heels[set back on one’s heels] or [knock back on one’s heels] {v. phr.},{informal} To give an unpleasant surprise; upset suddenly; stop orturn back progress. Jack brags too much and it set himback on his heels when the coach told him he wasn’t as good a playeras he thought he was. Jean was doing very well ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы upset the applecart[upset the applecart] or [upset one’s applecart] {v. phr.},{informal} To ruin a plan or what is being done, often by surprise oraccident; change how things are or are being done, often unexpectedly;ruin or mix up another person’s success or plan for success. Johnupset the other team’s applecart by hitting a home run in the lastinning ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы show[show] See: GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD, GO TO SHOW or GO TO PROVE, ROAD SHOW, STEAL THE SHOW, TALENT SHOW, VARIETY SHOW, WHOLE CHEESE orWHOLE SHOW....
21. Значение идиомы open up[open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal. The story of Helen Keller’s life opened up a whole new world toMary. Einstein’s theories opened up a whole new area for study. 2. To make available; present an opportunity; offer. The buildingof the railroad opened up new lands to the pioneers. ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод идиомы take someone by surprise, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take someone by surprise Перевод: удивить кого-либо Пример: The sudden resignation of the mayor took everyone by surprise. Неожиданная отставка мэра всех удивила....
23. Значение идиомы carry on[carry on] {v.} 1. To work at; be busy with; manage. Bill and his father carried on a hardware business. Mr. Jones and Mr. Smith carried on a long correspondence with each other. 2. To keep doing as before; continue. After his father died, Bill carried on with the business. The colonel told the soldiers ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы show off[show off] {v. phr.} 1. To put out nicely for people to see;display; exhibit. The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show offher shell collection. The girls couldn’t wait to show off theirfine needlework to our visitors. 2. {informal} To try to attractattention; also, try to attract attention to. The children alwaysshow off when ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы crack a smile[crack a smile] {v. phr.}, {informal} To let a smile show on one’s face; permit a smile to appear. Bob told the whole silly story without even cracking a smile. Scrooge was a gloomy man, who never cracked a smile. When we gave the shy little boy an ice cream cone, he finally cracked a ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод идиомы come as no surprise, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: come as no surprise Перевод: не вызывать удивления, не быть удивительным Пример: It came as no surprise when the government decided to have an election. Никто не удивился, когда правительство решило провести выборы....
27. Значение идиомы you’re telling me[you’re telling me] {interj.}, {informal} — Used to show that athing is so clear that it need not be said, or just to show strongagreement. «You’re late.» «You’re telling me!» Compare: YOU BET, YOU SAID IT....
28. Значение идиомы get the show on the road[get the show on the road]{v. phr.}, {informal} To start a program;get work started. It was several years before the rocket scientistsgot the show on the road. Compare: GET THE BALL ROLLING....
29. Значение идиомы all eyes[all eyes] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Wide-eyed with surprise or curiosity; watching very closely. — Used in the predicate. At the circus the children were all eyes....
30. Значение идиомы jaw drop[jaw drop] or [jaw drop a mile] {informal} Mouth fall wide openwith surprise. — Used with a possessive. Tom’s jaw dropped a milewhen he won the prize....
31. Значение идиомы say the word[say the word] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say or show that you wantsomething or agree to something; show a wish, willingness, orreadiness; give a sign; say yes; say so. Just say the word and Iwill lend you the money. I will do anything you want; just say theword. If you get tired of those pictures, ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы for crying out loud[for crying out loud] {informal} Used as an exclamation to showthat you feel surprised or cross. For crying out loud, look who’shere! For crying out loud, that’s the third time you’ve done itwrong. Compare: FOR ONE’S SAKE....
33. Значение идиомы get a load of[get a load of] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take a good look at; see — Often used to show surprise oradmiration. Get a load of that pretty girl! Get a load ofDick’s new car! Compare: LOOK OVER. 2. To listen to carefully or withinterest, especially exciting news. — Often used as a command: Get ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы whole cheese[whole cheese] {slang} or {informal} [whole show] {n.}, {informal}The only important person; big boss. Joe thought he was the wholecheese in the game because he owned the ball. You’re not the wholeshow just because you got all A’s. Compare: BIG CHEESE....
35. Значение идиомы hold up[hold up] {v.} 1. To raise; lift. John held up his hand. 2. Tosupport; hear; carry. The chair was too weak to hold up Mrs. Smith. 3. To show; call attention to; exhibit. The teacher held upexcellent models of composition for her class to imitate. 4. Tocheck; stop; delay. The wreck held up traffic on ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы spill the beans[spill the beans] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell a secret to someonewho is not supposed to know about it. John’s friends were going tohave a surprise party for him, but Tom spilled the beans. Compare:GIVE AWAY, LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, TELL TALES OUT OF SCHOOL....
37. Значение идиомы take one’s breath away[take one’s breath away] {v. phr.} To surprise greatly; impressvery much; leave speechless with surprise or wonder or delight;astonish. The sunset is so beautiful it takes our breath away. His refusal was so unexpected it took my breath away. Compare: CATCHONE’S BREATH....
38. 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...
39. Значение идиомы do a double take[do a double take] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look again in surprise; suddenly understand what is seen or said. John did a double take when he saw Bill in girls’ clothes. When Evvie said she was quitting school, I did a double take....
40. Значение идиомы tell on[tell on] {v.} 1. To tire; wear out; make weak. The ten-milehike told on Bill. 2. {informal} To tell someone about another’swrong or naughty acts. — Used mainly by children. Andy hit a littlegirl and John told the teacher on Andy. If you hit me, I’ll tellMother on you....