Значение идиомы generous to a fault

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1. Значение идиомы to a fault[to a fault] {adv. phr.} So very well that it is in a way bad; tothe point of being rather foolish; too well; too much. Aunt Maywants everything in her house to be exactly right; she is neat to afault. Mary acts her part to a fault. John carriesthoroughness to a fault; he spends many ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова generousGenerous — великодушный, благородный, щедрый Перевод слова Generous nature — благородная натура generous spirit — высокий дух to give generous praise — не скупиться на похвалу She has a Generous heart. У нее доброе сердце. The gift is Generous by any standards. По всем меркам это щедрый подарок. He was Generous with both his time ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы at fault[at fault] {adj. phr.} Responsible for an error or failure; to blame. The driver who didn’t stop at the red light was at fault in the accident. When the engine would not start, the mechanic looked at all the parts to find what was at fault. Syn.: IN THE WRONG....
4. Значение идиомы find fault[find fault] {v. phr.} To find something wrong; complain;criticize. She tries to please him, but he always finds fault. They found fault with every box I made. Compare: JUMP ON, PICKAT....
5. Перевод слова faultFault — вина, ошибка, недочет, дефект Перевод слова A fault in cloth — дефект в ткани it is his great fault — это его большой недостаток there’s your fault — вот в чем ваша ошибка faults of a child — проступки ребенка The Fault is attached to the bus driver. Вина лежит на водителе автобуса. ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы find fault (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: find fault (with someone or something) Перевод: придираться к кому-либо или чему-либо Пример: My boss finds fault with everything that I do. Мой начальник придирается ко всему, что я делаю....
7. Перевод идиомы at fault, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at fault Перевод: быть ответственным за что-либо, быть виновным в чем-либо Пример: The truck driver was at fault for the terrible accident. Водитель грузовика был виновен в этом ужасном происшествии....
8. Generous woman«I was in a very generous mood today,» a woman says to her friend. «I gave a poor beggar $25.» «Thats a lot of money to give away,» says her friend. «What did your husband say?» «He said, ‘Thank you’. «...
9. Drink fault-finding guideA solution to all of your drinking troubles Symptom: Drinking fails to give satisfaction and taste; shirt front is wet. Fault: Mouth not open or glass being applied to wrong part of face. Solution: Buy another pint and practice in front of a mirror. Continue with as many pints as necessary until drinking technique is ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы make a fuss over[make a fuss over] {v. phr.} 1. To quarrel about something orsomeone. I want you kids to stop fussing about who gets thedrumstick. 2. To he excessively concerned about someone or something;worry. Let’s not fuss over such an insignificant problem! 3. Toshow exaggerated care or preoccupation about a person or an animal. Aunt Hermione is ... Читать далее...
11. Lying and Telling the TruthElizabeth: You’re Full of it! Leo: I’m telling you the God’s honest truth. Why would I eat the last piece of cake when I know that you Had your heart set on it? Elizabeth: That’s the question, isn’t it? Why would you Go behind my back and eat it, and then try To put one ... Читать далее...
12. Пословица / поговорка a bad workman blames his tools / a bad workman finds fault with his tools — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: a bad workman blames his tools / a bad workman finds fault with his tools Перевод: у плохого мастера всегда инструмент виноват Эквивалент в русском языке: мастер глуп — нож туп Пример: The carpenter was angry that his saw did not cut well. As often happens, a bad workman blames his tools. ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы old boy network[old boy network] {n. phr.} A system whereby men who went to thesame school help each other to get good jobs, regardless of theirability or training. Peter got his lucrative job thanks to the oldboy network rather than because of his qualifications. Compare: OLDCOLLEGE TRY....
14. Перевод слова rareRare — редкий, разреженный, редкостный Перевод слова Rare atmosphere — разреженная атмосфера rare object — редкость, раритет a rare occurrence — редкий случай in rare instances — в редких случаях It is Rare that he gets home before dark. Он редко приходит домой засветло. It’s Rare to see snow in September. Снег в сентябре — ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы clean bill of health[clean bill of health] {n. phr.} 1. A certificate that a person or animal has no infectious disease. The government doctor gave Jones a clean bill of health when he entered the country. 2. {informal} A report that a person is free of guilt or fault. The stranger was suspected in the bank robbery, but ... Читать далее...
16. Learning to ActRichard: It’s 6:30 a. m. on Saturday morning. Why are you Banging those Pots and pans? Elizabeth: I have an Audition coming up and I’m Rehearsing. Richard: By banging pots and pans? Elizabeth: I’m Up for a part as a 1950s housewife. I need to Learn my lines and be prepared To improvise. That’s why ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова auntAunt — тетя Перевод слова Great aunt — двоюродная бабка male aunt — шутл. дядя aunt in law — жена дяди; тетка Aunt Mary sends her love. Тетя Мэри передает привет. He has three Aunts and two uncles. У него три тетки и два дяди....
18. Types of Non-alcoholic DrinksAsa: What can I get you to drink? Elizabeth: I’ll have a glass of water, thanks. Asa: Are you sure you don’t want something else? I have Soft drinks, Orange juice, Lemonade, and Fruit punch. Elizabeth: No, thanks. I’m trying to cut back on my Sugar intake. Asa: In that case, how about an Energy ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы nigger in the woodpile[nigger in the woodpile] {n. phr.}, {slang} Something unexpectedthat changes a situation; a hidden factor or trick. — Racist andoffensive, but commonly used in the past. I knew there had to be anigger in the woodpile, because the man was being much too generous. When the salesman gave him an extra tire for his bike, ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы in a bind[in a bind] or [in a box] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Likely to havetrouble whether you do one thing or another. Sam is in a bindbecause if he carries home his aunt’s groceries, his teacher will beangry because he is late, and if he doesn’t, his aunt will complain. Compare: BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы Aunt Tom[Aunt Tom] {n.}, {slang}, {originally from Black English} A successful professional or business woman who, due to her success in a masculine profession, doesn’t care about the women’s liberation movement or the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Hermione is a regular Aunt Tom, she’ll never vote for the ERA....
22. Значение идиомы up tight[up tight] or [uptight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Worried, irritated, excessively eager or anxious. Why are you so uptightabout getting that job? The more you worry, the less you’ll succeed....
23. Being Generous and StingyBritney: I was thinking of Hitting up Jane for a little loan. You know her better than I do. What are the chances she’ll Spot me a couple hundred dollars until next month? Salvador: I think that’s a Pipe dream. I wouldn’t exactly call her a Cheapskate, but she’s not known for her Generosity. Britney: ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы weed out[weed out] {v.} 1. To remove what is unwanted, harmful, or not goodenough from. Mother weeded out the library because there were toomany books. Many colleges and universities weed out their freshmanclasses to make room for better students. 2. To take from a collection or group; remove for the purpose ofimproving a collection or group; ... Читать далее...
25. A young schoolboy was having a hard time pronouncingA young schoolboy was having a hard time pronouncing the letter «R,» and all the other kids were, of course, teasing him about it. To help him out, the teacher gave him a sentence to practice at home: «Robert gave Richard a rap in the ribs for roasting the rabbit so rare.» In class a ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы have a sweet tooth[have a sweet tooth] {v. phr.} To be excessively fond of dessertitems, such as ice cream, pies, etc. Jill has a sweet tooth; shealways orders apple pie after a meal in a restaurant....
27. Значение идиомы one for the books[one for the books] {n, phr.}, {informal} Very unusual; aremarkable something. The newspaper reporter fumed in a story thatwas one for the books. Their trip through the Rocky Mountains wasone for the books....
28. Значение идиомы crazy[crazy] or [mad] or [nuts about] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Excessively fond of; infatuated with. Jack is totally nuts about Liz, but she is not too crazy about him....
29. Значение идиомы come on strong[come on strong] {v. phr.}, {slang} To overwhelm a weaker person with excessively strong language, personality, or mannerisms; to insist extremely strongly and claim something with unusual vigor. Joe came on very strong last night about the War in Indochina; most of us felt embarrassed....
30. Значение идиомы chicken-hearted[chicken-hearted] {adj.} Cowardly; excessively timid. «Come on, let’s get on that roller coaster,» she cried. «Don’t be so chicken-hearted.» See: CHICKEN-LIVERED....
31. Значение идиомы king’s ransom[king’s ransom] {n. phr.} 1. An excessively large sum of moneyextorted by kidnappers to let someone go free. The Smith family hadto pay a kings ransom for the freedom of their seven-year-old son, Tommy. 2. An exorbitant fee one is forced to pay. The realtorsexacted a king’s ransom for that choice lot on the comer....
32. Значение идиомы close the books[close the books] {v. phr.} To stop taking orders; end a bookkeeping period. The tickets were all sold, so the manager said to close the books. The department store closes its books on the 25th of each month....
33. Значение идиомы book[book] See: CLOSED BOOK, CLOSE THE BOOKS, HIT THE BOOKS, KEEP BOOKS, NOSE IN A BOOK, ONE FOR THE BOOKS, READ ONE LIKE A BOOK, TALKING BOOK, THROW THE BOOK AT....
34. Перевод идиомы hit the books, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hit the books Идиома: hit the books разг. Перевод: засесть за книги; усердно заниматься Пример: I stayed home all weekend and hit the books. Я все выходные провел дома и усердно занимался....
35. I just ate those peanutsA man visits his aunt in the nursing home. It turns out that she is taking a nap, so he just sits down in a chair in her room, flips through a few magazines, and munches on some peanuts sitting in a bowl on the table. Eventually, the aunt wakes up, and her nephew realizes ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы at most[at most] or [at the most] {adv. phr.} By the largest or most generous guess; at the upper limit; by the maximum account; not more than; at best; at worst. It was a minor offense at most. He had been gone 15 minutes at the most. Their new house lot is a quarter acre at ... Читать далее...
37. 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...
38. Значение идиомы sitting pretty[sitting pretty] {adj.}, {slang} To be in a lucky position. Thenew library is sitting pretty because a wealthy woman gave it $10,000worth of reference books. Mr. Jones was sitting pretty until his$25,000-a-year job was dropped by the company....
39. Значение идиомы in one’s good graces[in one’s good graces] or [in one’s good books] {adv. phr.}Approved of by you; liked by someone. Ruth is in her mother’s goodgraces because she ate all her supper. Bill is back in the goodgraces of his girlfriend because he gave her a box of candy. Compare:IN GOOD. Contrast: IN ONE’S BAD GRACES....
40. Saving and Spending MoneyIn my family, there are Penny-pinchers and Spendthrifts, and Everything in between. My brother Frank has the Reputation for being Stingy with money. He likes To save up and only Spend when he has to. I bet he has a lot Stashed away. He’s Careful with money but he does spend it when he thinks ... Читать далее...