Значение идиомы get one’s brains fried

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1. Значение идиомы blow one’s brains out [blow one’s brains out] {v. phr.} 1. To shoot yourself in the head. Mr. Jones lost all his wealth, so he blew his brains out. 2. {slang} To work very hard; overwork yourself. The boys blew their brains out to get the stage ready for the play. Mary is not one to blow her brains […]...
2. Значение идиомы beat one’s brains out [beat one’s brains out] or [beat one’s brains] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try very hard to understand or think out something difficult; tire yourself out by thinking. It was too hard for him and he beat his brains out trying to get the answer. Some students are lazy, but others beat their brains and succeed....
3. Значение идиомы pick the brains of [pick the brains of] {v. phr.} To get ideas or information about aparticular subject by asking an expert. If you have time, I’d liketo pick your brains about home computers....
4. Перевод идиомы rack one’s brains, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: rack one’s brains Перевод: ломать голову, сильно стараться что-нибудь придумать или что-нибудь вспомнить Пример: I have been racking my brains all day trying to remember the man’s name. Я весь день ломаю себе голову, пытаясь вспомнить имя этого человека....
5. Перевод идиомы beat one’s brains out, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: beat one’s brains out Перевод: ломать голову над чем-либо; сильно трудиться, чтобы добиться чего-либо Пример: We beat our brains out in order to think of a name for the new magazine. Мы себе голову ломали, чтобы придумать название нового журнала....
6. Значение идиомы French fried potato [French fried potato] or [French fry] {n.} A narrow strip of potatofried in deep fat. – Usually used in the plural. Sue ordered ahamburger and french fries....
7. Перевод слова sunbathe Sunbathe – загорать Перевод слова We couldn’t Sunbathe in the garden. Мы теперь не можем загорать в саду. We are going to Sunbathe, read, and have silly drinks on a beach. Мы будем загорать, читать и пить дурацкие коктейли на пляже. I’m going to Sunbathe, you staying there? Я иду загорать, вы придете? Происхождение слова […]...
8. Значение идиомы so what [so what] {informal} Used as an impolite reply showing that youdon’t care about what another has said. Roy boasted that he was inthe sixth grade, but Ted said, “So what? I am in Junior High.” Syn.:WHAT OF IT....
9. Перевод слова sentence Sentence – предложение, сентенция; приговор, мера наказания Перевод слова Suspended sentence – условное осуждение to get a life sentence – быть приговоренным к пожизненному заключению complex sentence – сложноподчиненное предложение a Sentence of Scripture – изречение из священного писания This Sentence made the noisy doctor a popular hero. Этот приговор сделал из беспокойного доктора популярного […]...
10. Значение идиомы serve a sentence [serve a sentence] {v. phr.} To be in jail. Charlie served fouryears of an eight-year sentence, after which he was paroled andreleased....
11. Значение идиомы high camp [high camp] {n.}, {slang}, {show business} 1. Kitsch, orpretentious material in bad taste that is still liked by higher classaudiences. “The Potsdam Quartet” is a play full of high camp. 2.An exaggerated movie or theater scene that loses believability. Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Sledge Hammer are so full of high campthat no sensible people […]...
12. Значение идиомы it’s high time [it’s high time] {informal sentence} It is overdue. It is hightime for John Browning to be promoted to full professor; he haswritten a great deal but his books went unnoticed....
13. Значение идиомы zonk out [zonk out] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To fall asleep very quickly. Can I talk to Joe? – Call back tomorrow, he zonked out. 2. To passout from fatigue, or alcohol. You won’t get a coherent word out ofJoe, he has zonked out....
14. Значение идиомы fly in the ointment [fly in the ointment] {n. phr.}, {informal} An unpleasant part of apleasant thing; something small that spoils your fun. We had a lotof fun at the beach; the only fly in the ointment was George’s cuttinghis foot on a piece of glass. Your new job sounds too good to betrue – interesting work, high pay, […]...
15. Значение идиомы cop a plea [cop a plea] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To plead guilty during a trial in the hope of getting a lighter sentence as a result. The murderer of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., copped a plea of guilty, and got away with a life sentence instead of the death penalty....
16. Значение идиомы proof of the pudding is in the eating [proof of the pudding is in the eating] Only through actualexperience can the value of something be tested. – A proverb. Hewas intrigued by the ads about the new high mileage sports cars.”Drive one, sir,” the salesman said. “The proof of the pudding is inthe eating.”...
17. Значение идиомы in the same breath [in the same breath] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; withoutwaiting. John would complain about hard times, and in the samebreath boast of his prize-winning horses. Jane said Bill wasselfish, but in the same breath she said she was sorry to see himleave. 2. In the same class; in as high a group. – […]...
18. Значение идиомы high [high] See: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, FLYING HIGH, GO THROUGH HELLAND HIGH WATER, HELL AND HIGH WATER, HIT THE HIGH SPOTS, LIVE HIGH OFFTHE HOG or EAT HIGH ON THE HOG, OFF ONE’S HIGH HORSE, ON TOP OF THEWORLD or SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD also SITTING ON HIGHCOTTON, RIDING HIGH....
19. Значение идиомы life of Riley [life of Riley] {n. phr.}, {informal} A soft easy life; pleasant orrich way of living. He’s living the life of Riley. He doesn’t haveto work anymore. Compare: BED OF ROSES, IN CLOVER, LIVE HIGH OFF THEHOG....
20. Значение идиомы pie in the sky [pie in the sky] {n. phr.}, {informal} An unrealistic wish or hope. Our trip to Hawaii is still only a pie in the sky. Compare: PIPEDREAM....
21. Purchasing new brains A mid-level executive was so frustrated at being passed over for promotion year after year, that, in frustration, he went to a brain-transplant center in the hope of raising his I. Q. 20 points. After a battery of physical and psychological tests, he was told by the center’s director that he was an acceptable candidate. […]...
22. Значение идиомы there is nothing to it [there is nothing to it] Informal way to say, “It is easy.” Cooking stir-fried Chinese food is really not difficult at all; infact, there’s nothing to it....
23. Outsiders Moving In Leti: I am Sick and tired of people coming from the big cities into our small town and Buying up all of the houses and Acting like they own the place. George: This is a Dying town and it needs Fresh blood. I don’t hear the business owners complaining about the new Infusion of money […]...
24. Перевод слова warn Warn – предупреждать, предостерегать Перевод слова Warn against – предостерегать warn of danger – предупреждать об опасности duty to warn – обязанность предупреждать She Warned him to be quiet. Она предупредила его, чтобы вел себя тихо. The police Warned us of the pickpockets. Полиция предупредила нас о ворах-карманниках. The clock Warned them it was time […]...
25. Значение идиомы sell one on [sell one on] {v. phr.} To persuade someone to do something. Wewere able to sell our wealthy uncle on the idea of having a jointfamily vacation in Hawaii....
26. Значение идиомы same [same] See: AT THE SAME TIME, ALL THE SAME, or JUST THE SAME, INTHE SAME BREATH, LIGHTNING NEVER STRIKES TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE, ONEAND THE SAME....
27. Значение идиомы show around [show around] {v. phr.} To act as a host or guide to someone; toshow newly arrived people or strangers what’s what and where. WhenGordon and Rose arrived in Hawaii for the first time, their hostshowed them around the islands....
28. Значение идиомы high jinks [high jinks] {n. phr.}, {informal} Noisy or rough gaiety; wildplay; tricks. The sailors were on shore leave, and high jinks wereto be expected. The high school seniors engaged in high jinksafter commencement....
29. Значение идиомы up to [up to] {prep.} 1. As far, as deep, or as high as. The water inthe pond was only up to John’s knees. Mary is small and just comesup to Bill’s chest. The shovel sank in the soft mud all the way upto the handle. 2. Close to; approaching. The team did not play upto its […]...
30. Значение идиомы and the like [and the like] {n. phr.} Things of a similar nature. I like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and the like. When I go out to the beach flake towels, a mat, suntan lotion, and the like....
31. Значение идиомы sit up with [sit up with] {v. phr.} To be with; particularly to keep someoneill company. Mrs. Brown sat up with her sick husband all night inthe hospital room....
32. Значение идиомы tear oneself away [tear oneself away] {v. phr.} To force oneself to leave; leavereluctantly. The beaches in Hawaii are so lovely that I had to tearmyself away from them in order to get back to my job in Chicago....
33. Значение идиомы every single [every single] or [every last] {adj. phr.} Every. – Used foremphasis. She dropped the box, and when she opened it, every singleglass was broken. When she got home she found every last tomato inthe box was rotten. Syn.: EACH AND EVERY....
34. Значение идиомы dirty old man [dirty old man] {n. phr.} An older man who shows an unhealthy interest in young girls. “Stay away from Uncle Algernon, Sally,” her mother warned. “He is a dirty old man.”...
35. Значение идиомы high-hat [high-hat ] {adj.}, {slang} Treating others as inferior; actingabove others. It was an expensive place to eat, and the customerswere likely to be a little high-hat. Jones acted high-hat towardanyone poorer than he....
36. Значение идиомы eat high on the hog [eat high on the hog] or [eat high off the hog] {v. phr.} To eat or live well or elegantly. For the first few daysafter the check arrived, they ate high on the hog. Compare: IN CLOVERor IN THE CLOVER, ON EASY STREET....
37. Значение идиомы high and dry [high and dry] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Up above the water; beyondthe reach of splashing or waves. Mary was afraid she had left hertowel where the tide would reach it, but she found it high and dry. When the tide went out the boat was high and dry. 2. Without anyoneto help; alone and […]...
38. Способы приготовления еды на английском Stuffed [stʌft] – фаршированный in sauce [sɔːs] – в соусе grilled [grɪld] – жареный (на гриле) marinated marinate [‘mærɪneɪtid] – маринованный poached [pəuʧt] – гл. 1) приготовленное яйцо-пашот (варить без скорлупы в кипятке) 2) сваренный на медленном огне (овощи, рыбу) mashed -[mæʃt] – перемешанный, толченый (mashed potatoes – картофельное пюре) baked – запеченный pan-fried – […]...
39. Перевод идиомы high horse, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: high horse Перевод: высокомерное, надменное или презрительное отношение (часто используется в выражениях Get on your high horse и Get off your high horse) Пример: Get off your high horse and stop acting so mean. Перенстань быть таким высокомерным, и хватит так низко себя вести....
40. Значение идиомы half-holiday [half-holiday] {n.} A day on which you get out of school or work inthe afternoon. The principal said that Tuesday would be ahalf-holiday....