Значение идиомы for sure

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1. Значение идиомы no doubt [no doubt] {adv.} 1. Without doubt; doubtless; surely; certainly. No doubt Susan was the smartest girl in her class. 2. Probably. John will no doubt telephone us if he comes to town....
2. Значение идиомы give the benefit of the doubt [give the benefit of the doubt] {v. phr.} To believe isinnocent rather than guilty when you are not sure. The money wasstolen and John was the only boy who had known where it was, but theteacher gave him the benefit of the doubt. George’s grade washigher than usual and he might have cheated, but his […]...
3. Значение идиомы to be sure [to be sure] {adv. phr.} Without a doubt; certainly; surely. “Didn’t you say Mr. Smith would take us home?” “Oh, yes. To be sure, I did.” – Often used before a clause beginning with “but”. Heworks slowly, to be sure, but he does a good job. To be sure, Jimis a fast skater, but he […]...
4. Значение идиомы once and for all [once and for all] {adv. phr.} 1. One time and never again; withoutany doubt; surely; certainly; definitely. Let me say, for once andfor all, you may not go to the party Saturday. For once and forall, I will not go swimming with you. 2. Permanently. Bill and Tomasked the teacher to settle the argument once […]...
5. Перевод слова badly Badly – плохо, дурно, скверно, тяжело Перевод слова Badly wounded – тяжело раненный to be badly ill – быть опасно больным badly in need – в крайней нужде, бедности to sleep badly – спать плохо, не выспаться We Badly need a vacation. Мы остро нуждаемся в отдыхе. I think he paints very Badly. Я думаю, […]...
6. Значение идиомы do a job on [do a job on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To damage badly; do harm to; make ugly or useless. The baby did a job on Mary’s book. Jane cut her hair and really did a job on herself....
7. Значение идиомы hash up [hash up] {v.}, {slang} 1. To make a mess of; do badly. Bobreally hashed up that exam and failed the course. 2. To bring tolife; remember and talk about. The teacher advised Sue not to hashup old bitterness against her schoolmates....
8. Значение идиомы cut up [cut up] {v.} 1. {informal} To hurt the feelings of; wound. – Usually used in the passive. John was badly cut up when Susie gave him back his ring. 2. {slang} To act funny or rough; clown, Joe would always cut up if there were any girls watching. At the party Jim and Ron were […]...
9. Перевод слова doubt Doubt – сомневаться, быть неуверенным Перевод слова To cast doubt on – ставить под сомнение to express a doubt – выражать сомнения to make doubt – сомневаться beyond any doubt – вне всякого сомнения Have no Doubt. Можете не сомневаться. Kim never Doubted his story. Ким никогда не сомневался в его истории. I Doubt we’ll […]...
10. Значение идиомы couch case [couch case] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person judged emotionally so disturbed that people think he ought to see a psychiatrist. Joe’s divorce messed him up so badly that he became a couch case....
11. Перевод идиомы slowly but surely, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: slowly but surely Перевод: медленно, но верно Пример: Slowly but surely we are preparing for our holiday next month. Медленно, но верно, мы готовимся к нашему отпуску в следующем месяце....
12. Значение идиомы deliver the goods [deliver the goods] {v. phr.} 1. To carry things and give them to the person who wants them. Lee delivered the goods to the right house. 2. {slang} To succeed in doing well what is expected. The new pitcher delivered the goods by striking out 20 men in his first game. This personal computer surely […]...
13. Значение идиомы in doubt [in doubt] {adv. phr.} In the dark; having some question oruncertainty. When in doubt about any of the words you’re using, consult a good dictionary....
14. Значение идиомы in Dutch [in Dutch] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In trouble. George got in Dutchwith his father when he broke a window. John was in Dutch with hismother because he tore his new jacket....
15. Значение идиомы mop the floor with [mop the floor with] or [mop up the floor with] or [wipe the floorwith] or [wipe up the floor with] {v. phr.}, {slang} To defeat veryclearly or quickly; to beat badly. The bully threatened to mop upthe floor with Billy. Our team wiped the floor with the visitingteam....
16. Dealing with an Apartment Super George: Did you call the Super about fixing the leaky faucet? Louise: I called him on Monday, but I haven’t Heard back yet. George: Well, call him again. This window is stuck and it won’t close. Louise: I’ll call him, but I think he’s avoiding our calls. George: He’s the worst super we’ve ever had. […]...
17. Значение идиомы beyond the shadow of a doubt [beyond the shadow of a doubt] {adv. phr.}, {formal and legal} Absolutely certain, totally convincing. Fred burglarized Mrs. Brown’s apartment, beyond the shadow of a doubt....
18. Значение идиомы beyond reasonable doubt [beyond reasonable doubt] {adv. phr.}, {formal and legal} Virtually certain; essentially convincing. The judge instructed the jurors to come up with a verdict of guilty only if they were convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that Algernon was the perpetrator....
19. Перевод идиомы no doubt, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: no doubt Перевод: несомненно, вне сомнений Пример: No doubt he will be the one to win the contest again this year. Вне сомнений, в этом году он опять выиграет конкурс....
20. Значение идиомы heavy-handed [heavy-handed] {adj.} 1. Not skillful or graceful; clumsy. George is heavy-handed and seldom catches the ball. My sisterplays the piano badly; she is too heavy-handed. Tim told aheavy-handed joke about the principal’s baldness that embarrassedeveryone. 2. Likely to hit or punish hard; harsh or cruel in making obey. Years ago many fathers were heavy-handed bosses […]...
21. Значение идиомы know-it-all [know-it-all] {n.} A person who acts as if he knows all abouteverything; someone who thinks no one can tell him anything new. After George was elected as class president, he wouldn’t takesuggestions from anyone; he became a know-it-all. – Also used like anadjective. The other students didn’t like George’s know-it-allattitude....
22. Значение идиомы clean out [clean out] {v.} 1. {slang} To take everything from; empty; strip. George’s friends cleaned him out when they were playing cards last night. The sudden demand for paper plates soon cleaned out the stores. 2. {informal} To get rid of; remove; dismiss. The new mayor promised to clean the crooks out of the city government....
23. Значение идиомы touch up [touch up] {v.} 1. To paint over I wantto touch up that scratch on the fender. The woodwork is done, butthere are a few places he has to touch up. 2. To improve with smalladditions or changes. He touched up the photographic negative tomake a sharper print. It’s a good speech, but it needs a […]...
24. Значение идиомы have it in for [have it in for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To wish or mean to harm;have a bitter feeling against. George has it in for Bob because Bobtold the teacher that George cheated in the examination. AfterJohn beat Ted in a fight, Ted always had it in for John....
25. Значение идиомы bottle blond [bottle blond] {n.}, {slang} A person who is obviously not a natural blond but whose hair is artificially colored. I doubt that Leonora’s hair color is natural; she strikes me as a bottle blond....
26. Значение идиомы beat all hollow [beat all hollow] also [beat hollow] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do much better than; to beat very badly. We beat their team all hollow. As a speaker, he beats us all hollow....
27. Значение идиомы shoot up [shoot up] {v.} 1. To grow quickly. Billy had always been asmall boy, but when he was thirteen years old he began to shoot up. 2. To arise suddenly. As we watched, flames shot up from the roofof the barn. 3. {informal} To shoot or shoot at recklessly; shoot andhurt badly. The cowboys got drunk […]...
28. Значение идиомы out of whack [out of whack] {adj. phr.}, {slang }1. Needing repair; not workingright. Ben was glad the lawn mower got out of whack, because hedidn’t have to mow the lawn. Syn.: OUT OF ORDER. 2. Not goingtogether well; not in agreement. The things Mr. Black does are outof whack with what he says. George’s earnings and his […]...
29. Значение идиомы use one’s head [use one’s head] or {slang} [use one’s bean] or {slang} [use one’snoodle] or {slang} use [one’s noggin] {v. phr.} To use your brain ormind; think; have common sense. – Often used as a command. If youused your bean you wouldn’t be in trouble now. Never point a gunat anybody, John. Use your head!...
30. Значение идиомы plow into [plow into] {v.} 1. To attack vigorously. He plowed into hiswork and finished it in a few hours. 2. To crash into with force. A truck plowed into my car and smashed the fender....
31. There were two bulls, a young one named George and an old one named Sam There were two bulls, a young one named George and an old one named Sam. It was that time of year to satisfy the local female population, and young George was pretty excited. “Sam, Sam, can I go down to those heifers over there?” asked George. “George, relax. Here is how it works. We’ll wait […]...
32. Перевод идиомы give someone the benefit of the doubt, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: give someone the benefit of the doubt Перевод: предположить или поверить, что кто-либо прав или не виновен в чем-либо Пример: I gave the man the benefit of the doubt but I still think that he is lying. Я посчитал, что этот человек не виновен, но я все равно думаю, что он лжет....
33. Значение идиомы call in question [call in question] or [call into question] or [call in doubt] {v. phr.} To say may be a mistake; express doubt about; question. Bill called in question Ed’s remark that basketball is safer than football....
34. Значение идиомы kick around [kick around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To act roughly or badly to; treatbadly; bully. John likes to kick around the little boys. Mr. Jones is always kicking his dog around. Syn.: PUSH AROUND. 2. To liearound or in a place; be treated carelessly; be neglected. This oldcoat has been kicking around the closet for years. The […]...
35. Значение идиомы tee off [tee off] {v.} 1. To hit the golf ball from a small wooden peg ortee to begin play for each hole. We got to the golf course just intime to see the champion tee off. 2. {slang} To hit a ball, especially a baseball very hard or far. He teed off on the firstpitch. 3. […]...
36. 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 […]...
37. Значение идиомы string along [string along] {v.}, {informal} 1. To deceive; fool; lead ondishonestly. Mary was stringing John along for years but she didn’tmean to marry him. George told the new boy that he must alwayscall the teacher “Sir,” but the new boy soon saw that George wasstringing him along. Compare: ON A STRING. 2. To follow someone’sleadership; join […]...
38. Значение идиомы rear end [rear end] {n.} 1. The back part The rearend of our car was smashed when we stopped suddenly and the car behindus hit us. – Often used like an adjective, with a hyphen. Ahead-on crash is more likely to kill the passengers than a rear-endcrash. Contrast: HEAD-ON. 2. Rump; backside. Bobby’s mother was soannoyed with […]...
39. Значение идиомы boss one around [boss one around] {v. phr.} To keep giving someone orders; to act overbearingly toward someone. “If you keep bossing me around, darling,” Tom said to Jane, “the days of our relationship are surely numbered.”...
40. Значение идиомы have lots going for one [have lots going for one] {v. phr.} To have abilitiesor qualities that help in achieving one’s goal; assets working inone’s favor. The young woman will surely get the job; she haseverything going for her....