Значение идиомы get credit for

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1. Значение идиомы do credit [do credit] or [do credit to] also [do proud] To add to or improve the reputation, good name, honor, or esteem of; show deserve praise. Your neat appearance does you credit. Mary’s painting would do credit to a real artist....
2. Перевод слова credit Credit – доверие; кредит, долг Перевод слова To lose credit – потерять доверие he is a man of credit – он человек, пользующийся хорошей репутацией credit card – кредитная карта This is much Credit to you. Это большая честь для вас. He is a man of the highest Credit. Он человек отличной репутации. Can I […]...
3. Having Bad Credit Alisha: This is the second time I’ve been Turned down for a credit card in a month. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. James: Have you checked your Credit report recently? Maybe you have a bad Credit rating. Alisha: I have a full-time job with a good Income, which they can easily Verify, and […]...
4. Accepting Credit Cards Danny: Are you sure we should start accepting credit cards from our customers? We’ve always been a Cash-only business. Katy: I think we need to for the convenience of our customers. It won’t be as big a Nuisance as you think, with this new Cash register. Danny: The instructions say the Merchant has to swipe […]...
5. Значение идиомы earn one’s keep [earn one’s keep] {v. phr.} To merit one’s salary or keep byperforming the labor or chores that are expected of one. Johnearned his keep at the music conservatory by dusting off all themusical instruments every day....
6. Значение идиомы blue collar worker [blue collar worker] {n. phr.} A manual laborer who is probably a labor union member. Because Jack’s father is a blue collar worker, Jack was so anxious to become an intellectual. Contrast: WHITE COLLAR WORKER....
7. Перевод слова intellectual Intellectual – интеллектуальный, мыслительный, разумный Перевод слова Intellectual process – мыслительный процесс intellectual faculties – умственные способности intellectual sinew – интеллектуальная мощь Satire is an Intellectual weapon. Сатира – оружие интеллектуалов. He was also an Intellectual roughneck. Он был интеллектуальным хулиганом. Computers empower students to become Intellectual explorers. Компьютеры позволяют учащимся стать мыслящими исследователями....
8. Перевод слова merit Merit – заслуга, достоинства Перевод слова A figure of merit – показатель качества plastic merit – скульптурные достоинства a work of sterling merit – подлинное произведение искусства merit money – выплата за заслуги The suggestion has some Merit. Данное предложение имеет некоторые преимущества. His good work Merits a raise. Его хорошая работа заслуживает повышения. It’s […]...
9. Значение идиомы air shuttle [air shuttle] {n.}, {informal} Air service for regular commuters operating between major cities at not too far a distance, e. g., between Boston and New York City; such flights operate without reservation on a frequent schedule. My dad takes the air shuttle from Boston to New York once a week....
10. Перевод слова praise Praise – хвалить, восхваление, похвала Перевод слова Beyond praise – выше всякой похвалы he spoke in praise of sport – он говорил о пользе спорта to praise to the skies – превозносить до небес Honesty won him much Praise. Его очень хвалили за честность. He does not stint his Praise. Он не скупится на похвалы. […]...
11. Перевод слова recognition Recognition – признание, узнавание, осознание Перевод слова To escape recognition – остаться неузнанным recognition of danger – осознание опасности in recognition of your services – в знак признания ваших заслуг The town centre had changed beyond all Recognition. Центр города изменился до неузнаваемости. She passed close by me without a sign of Recognition. Она прошла […]...
12. Arranging Airport Transfer My wife and I bought a Vacation package and we thought that it included everything. We should have Double-checked that it included Airport transfer to our hotel as well. Hindsight is 20/20, they say. My wife wanted to take a Taxi, but I Nixed that idea. It would Cost an arm and a leg. I […]...
13. Значение идиомы lunar module [lunar module ] or [Lem] {n.}, {Space English} That portionof the rocket assemblage on a flight to the Moon in which theastronauts descend to the Moon’s surface. Building the L. M. was oneof the most expensive parts of the American space program....
14. Taking Credit Jeff: You’re not going to believe what happened? Lucy: Oh, is the big meeting over? What happened? Jeff: Dan tried To take credit for Our idea for the new Campaign. Lucy: You’re kidding me! I thought he might try To pull something Like this, but I didn’t think he’d Have the nerve To do that. […]...
15. Test Yourself: Are You a Neanderthal? As you know, Neanderthal man may have interbred with modern man. His descendants are with us even today, passing for full-blooded Homo Sapiens. If you suspect a “touch of the old hand ax” in your ancestry, score yourself on this test: 1. Do your eyebrows meet in the middle? If so, give yourself five points. […]...
16. Значение идиомы out of hand [out of hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of control. Bobby’s birthdayparty got out of hand and the children were naughty. Small puppiesoften get out of hand. 2. Suddenly, quickly without examination ofpossible truth or merit; without any consideration. – Often used after”dismiss” or “reject”. The senator rejected out of hand thecritics’ call for his resignation. […]...
17. Значение идиомы labor of love [labor of love] {n. phr.} Something done for personal pleasure andnot pay or profit. Building the model railroad was a labor of lovefor the retired engineer....
18. Значение идиомы be in labor [be in labor] {v. phr.} To be in parturition; experience the contractions of child birth. Vane had been in labor for eight hours before her twin daughters were finally born....
19. Значение идиомы labor movement [labor movement] {n.} Groups which form, strengthen, and increasemembership in labor unions. His father was connected with the labormovement in the 1920’s....
20. Значение идиомы take off one’s hat to [take off one’s hat to] {v. phr.} To give honor, praise, andrespect to. He is my enemy, but I take off my hat to him for hiscourage. Compare: HAND IT TO....
21. 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....
22. Значение идиомы make much of [make much of] {v. phr.} To make something seem of more worth orimportance than it really is; praise. Visitors made much of the newcollie. The boy made much of the hard things of his mountainclimb. Contrast: MAKE LIGHT OF, MAKE LITTLE OF....
23. Значение идиомы at swords’ points [at swords’ points] {adj. phr.} Ready to start fighting; very much opposed to each; other hostile; quarreling. The dog’s barking kept the Browns at swords’ points with their neighbors for months. The mayor and the reporter were always at swords’ points....
24. Перевод слова contribution Contribution – взнос, вклад, пожертвование Перевод слова Meaningful contribution – значительный вклад technological contribution – вклад в развитие техники contribution to the budget – взнос в бюджет Sponsorship is a Contribution in money or in kind. Спонсорство – это вклад в денежной или в натуральной форме. Her Contribution to our work is incalculable. Ее вклад […]...
25. Перевод слова labor Labor – труд, работа Перевод слова Labor of many moons – работа на большой срок labor certification – справка о наличии профессии labor-intensive commodity – трудоемкий товар labor hours contract – контракт с оплатой рабочего времени She had a difficult Labor. У нее был нелегкий труд. He rested from his Labors. Он отдыхал от своих […]...
26. Значение идиомы charge up [charge up] {v. phr.} 1. To submit to a flow of electricity in order to make functional. I mustn’t forget to charge up my razor before we go on our trip. 2. To use up all the available credit one has on one’s credit card. “Let’s charge dinner on the Master Card,” Jane said. “Unfortunately […]...
27. Значение идиомы get a black eye [get a black eye] {v. phr.} 1. To receive a dark ring around theeye after being hit by someone’s fist or an object. In thefistfight Tom got a black eye from Pete. Sue got a black eye whenshe ran into a tree. 2. To have one’s character denigrated. Ourfirm received a black eye because of […]...
28. 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 […]...
29. Значение идиомы pat on the back [pat on the back ] {v. phr.} 1. To clap lightly on the back insupport, encouragement, or praise. The coach patted the player onthe back and said a few encouraging words. 2. To make your support orencouragement for felt; praise. After he won the game, everyone patted him on the back for days....
30. Значение идиомы open shop [open shop] {n. phr.} A factory or firm that employs both union andnon-union labor. The firm refuses to adopt an open shop policy. Contrast: CLOSED SHOP....
31. Значение идиомы on time [on time] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. At the time arranged; not late;promptly. The train left on time. Mary is always on time for anappointment. Contrast: AHEAD OF TIME, BEHIND TIME. 2. On theinstallment plan; on credit, paying a little at a time. John boughta car on time. You can buy things at the department […]...
32. Значение идиомы space probe [space probe] {n.}, {Space English} An unmanned spacecraft otherthan an Earth satellite fitted with instruments which gather andtransmit information about other planets in the solar system on what are called fly-by missions, i. e.,without the craft landing on any of these bodies. Both the U. S. A. and Russia have sent up many a space […]...
33. Значение идиомы sweet talk [sweet talk] 1. {n.}, {informal} Too much praise; flattery. Sometimes a girl’s better judgment is overcome by sweet talk. 2.{v.}, {informal} To get what you want by great praise; flatter. Polly could sweet talk her husband into anything....
34. Значение идиомы give it some thought [give it some thought] {v. phr.} To wait and see; considersomething after some time has elapsed. “Will you buy my car?” Fredasked. “Let me give it some thought,” Jim answered. Contrast: SLEEPON....
35. Значение идиомы point up [point up] {v.} To show clearly; emphasize. The increase incrime points up the need for greater police protection. Johnny’sreport card points up his talent for math....
36. Значение идиомы give the bounce [give the bounce] or [give the gate] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. or [givethe air] To stop being a friend or lover to ; separate from. Mary gave John the bounce after she saw him dating another girl. Bill and Jane had an argument and Bill is giving her the gate. 2. or[give the sack] also […]...
37. Значение идиомы give thought to [give thought to] {v. phr.} To consider; think about. Have yougiven any thought to the question of how to sell Grandpa’s old house? Contrast: GIVE IT SOME THOUGHT....
38. Значение идиомы talking point [talking point] {n.} Something good about a person or thing thatcan be talked about in selling it. The streamlined shape of the carwas one of its talking points. John tried to get Mary to dateBill. One of his talking points was that Bill was captain of thefootball team....
39. Значение идиомы get a fix [get a fix] or [give a fix] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {drug culture} Toprovide with an injection of narcotics. The neighborhoodpusher gave Joe a fix. Contrast: GET A FIX ON....
40. Перевод идиомы at swords’ points, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at swords’ points Перевод: на ножах, в ссоре Пример: Judy and her mother-in-law were always at swords’ points. Джуди всегда была на ножах со своей свекровью....