Значение идиомы give one an inch, and he will take a mile

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1. Пословица / поговорка give (someone) an inch and they will take a mile – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: give (someone) an inch and they will take a mile Перевод: дашь палец – всю руку откусит; положи палец в рот – всю руку откусит Эквивалент в... ...
2. Значение идиомы inch [inch] See: BY INCHES, EVERY INCH, GIVE ONE AN INCH AND HE WILLTAKE A MILE, WITHIN AN ACE OF or WITHIN AN INCH OF, WITHIN AN INCH OFONE’S LIFE....
3. Значение идиомы miss by a mile [miss by a mile] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To shoot at something andbe far from hitting it; not hit near. Jack’s first shot missed thetarget by a mile. 2. To... ...
4. Перевод слова inch Inch – дюйм, высота Перевод слова A man of inches – мужчина высокого роста square inch – квадратный дюйм inch by inch – мало-помалу, понемногу Caleb’s face fell a full... ...
5. Значение идиомы within an inch of one’s life [within an inch of one’s life] {adv. phr.} Until you are almostdead; near to dying. The bear clawed the hunter within an inch ofhis life. Often used after “to”. The... ...
6. Значение идиомы inch along [inch along] {v. phr.} To. proceed slowly and withdifficulty. When the electricity failed, it took John half an hourto inch his way along the corridors of the office building....
7. Перевод слова mile Mile – миля Перевод слова For miles around – на мили вокруг a mile long – длиной в одну милю to pass a mile – пройти милю He was Miles... ...
8. Значение идиомы mile markers [mile markers] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} Smallsigns along interstate highways usually bearing a number. TheSmokey is located at 131 mile marker....
9. Значение идиомы give in [give in] {v.} To stop fighting or arguing and do as the otherperson wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone. Mother kept inviting Mrs. Smith to stay for... ...
10. Пословица / поговорка a miss is as good as a mile – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: a miss is as good as a mile Перевод: “чуть-чуть” не считается; раз уж промахнулся, то все равно на сколько Пример: A miss is as good as... ...
11. Значение идиомы give one a lift [give one a lift] {v. phr.} 1. To give someone a ride. Jack gaveme a lift in his new car. 2. To comfort someone. Talking to mydoctor yesterday gave me... ...
12. Значение идиомы miss is as good as a mile [miss is as good as a mile] It is the same if one fails or missessomething by much or by little. – A proverb. We thought Tom had ahome run... ...
13. Перевод идиомы give-and-take / give and take, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: give-and-take / give and take Перевод: 1. компромисс, уступки 2. обмен мнениями; энергичный, живой разговор Пример: You must be willing to give-and-take if you want to have a good... ...
14. Перевод слова haircut Haircut – стрижка, прическа Перевод слова To have a haircut – постричься a close haircut – короткая стрижка a trendy haircut – модная стрижка I need a Haircut. Мне нужно... ...
15. Значение идиомы give to understand [give to understand] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make a personthink that something is true but not tell him; suggest; hint. Mr. Johnson gave Billy to understand that he would... ...
16. Значение идиомы give the slip [give the slip] {v.} To escape from ; run away fromunexpectedly; sneak away from. An Indian was following, but Boonegave him the slip by running down a hill. Some boys... ...
17. Значение идиомы give one’s due [give one’s due] {v. phr.} To be fair to, give creditthat deserves. The boxer who lost gave the new championhis due. We should give a good worker his due. Compare:... ...
18. Little Johnny’s mother decided to give Little Johnny’s mother decided to give her son an anatomy lesson one day, so she took off all of her clothes and pointed to her vagina, and said, “Johnny. This... ...
19. Значение идиомы hell [hell] See: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, GO THROUGH HELL AND HIGHWATER, HELL-ON-WHEELS, LIKE HELL, TO HELL WITH, UNTIL HELL FREEZESOVER, WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER....
20. 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... ...
21. Перевод идиомы give someone a taste of one’s own medicine / give someone a dose of one’s own medicine, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: give someone a taste of one’s own medicine / give someone a dose of one’s own medicine Перевод: дать попробовать своего же лекарства; отплатить той же монетой; ответить тем... ...
22. Значение идиомы to hell with [to hell with] or [the hell with] {prep. phr.}, {informal} Used toexpress disgusted rejection of something. It’s slop; the hell withwhat the cook calls it. Compare: FED UP, GIVE A... ...
23. Значение идиомы give off [give off] {v.} To send out; let out; put forth. Rotten eggsgive off a bad smell. Burning leaves give off thick smoke. Syn.:GIVE OUT....
24. Значение идиомы give one a ring [give one a ring] also {informal} [give a buzz] To call on thetelephone. Mrs. Jacobs promised to give her husband a ring in theafternoon. Alice will give her friend a... ...
25. Значение идиомы give of oneself [give of oneself] {v. phr.}, {literary} To give your time andeffort to help others. You should give of yourself sometimes. During World War II, Governor Baldwin gave of himself by... ...
26. Значение идиомы give a hard time [give a hard time] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To give trouble by whatyou do or say; complain. Jane gave her mother a hard time on thebus by fighting with her... ...
27. Перевод слова candy Candy – леденец, конфета Перевод слова Mixed candies – конфетный набор chocolate candy – шоколадная конфета cotton candy – сладкая вата Candy will rot your Teeth. Конфеты испортят твои зубы.... ...
28. Перевод слова give Give – давать, дарить Перевод слова I can give you half an hour tomorrow – я смогу уделить вам полчаса завтра to give smb. a present – сделать кому-л. подарок... ...
29. Значение идиомы put the bite on [put the bite on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To ask John put the bite on his friend for several tickets to thedance. Willie Mays put the bite on the Giants for... ...
30. Значение идиомы bite one’s lips [bite one’s lips] {v. phr.} To force oneself to remain silent and not to reveal one’s feelings. I had to bite my lips when I heard my boss give the... ...
31. Значение идиомы give way [give way] {v.} 1. To go back; retreat. The enemy army is givingway before the cannon fire. Compare: FALL BACK. 2. To make room, getout of the way. The children... ...
32. Значение идиомы give-and-take [give-and-take] {n. phr.} 1. A sharing; giving and receiving backand forth between people; a giving up by people on different sides ofpart of what each one wants so that they... ...
33. Значение идиомы give fits [give fits] {v. phr.} {informal} To upset; bother very much. Paul’s higher grades give John fits. The short guard gave histall opponent fits. Compare: GIVE A HARD TIME....
34. Значение идиомы give one enough rope and he will hang himself [give one enough rope and he will hang himself] {informal} Give abad person enough time and freedom to do as he pleases, and he maymake a bad mistake or get... ...
35. 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... ...
36. Значение идиомы at that [at that] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. As it is; at that point; without more talk or waiting. Ted was not quite satisfied with his haircut but let it go at... ...
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... ...
38. Перевод слова bite Bite – кусать Перевод слова To bite into an apple – откусить от яблока mosquito bite – комариный укус insects bite – насекомые кусают He was Bitten by a snake.... ...
39. Значение идиомы a hell of [a hell of] a [or one hell of a] {adj. or adv. phr.}, {informal} Extraordinary; very. He made a hell of a shot during the basketball game. Max said seven... ...
40. Значение идиомы give or take [give or take] {v, phr.} To add or subtract. Used with a roundnumber or date to show how approximate it is. The house was builtin 1900, give or take five... ...