Значение идиомы good

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1. Значение идиомы stand one in good stead [stand one in good stead] {v. phr.} To be helpful or useful to. A boy scout knife will stand you in good stead when you do not haveother tools. Julia knew how to typewrite, and that stood her ingood stead when she looked for a job....
2. Перевод слова stead Stead – место, земельный участок Перевод слова Abbey-stead – монастырское владение door stead – дверной просвет in our stead – вместо нас He lived on the Stead. Он жил на ферме. Serfdom came in the Stead of slavery. Крепостное право пришло на смену рабству. We hope you will consent to act in his Stead. Мы […]...
3. Значение идиомы in one’s bad graces [in one’s bad graces] {adj. phr.} Not approved by; not liked by. John was in his mother’s bad graces because he spilled his milk onthe tablecloth. Don got in the bad graces of the teacher bylaughing at her hat. Compare: DOWN ON, IN BAD, OUT OF FAVOR. Contrast: IN ONE S GOOD GRACES....
4. 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 be very wrong; be far from right. Leetried to guess on the examination, but his answers missed by a mile. 3. To fail badly; not […]...
5. Значение идиомы bad [bad] See: GO FROM BAD TO WORSE, IN A BAD WAY, IN BAD, IN ONE’S BAD GRACES, LEAVE A BAD TASTE IN ONE’S MOUTH, NOT BAD or NOT SO BAD or NOT HALF BAD, ON ONE’S BAD SIDE, TOO BAD, WITH BAD GRACE....
6. Значение идиомы second wind [second wind] also [second breath] {n.} 1. The easier breathingthat follows difficult breathing when one makes a severe physicaleffort, as in running or swimming. After the first quarter mile, amile runner usually gets his second wind and can breathe better. We climbed with labored breathing for half an hour, but then got oursecond wind and […]...
7. 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....
8. 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 but the ball went foul by inches. A miss is as good as amile....
9. Значение идиомы on faith [on faith] {adv. phr.} Without question or proof. He said he wastwenty-one years old and the employment agency took him on faith. He looked so honest that we accepted his story on faith....
10. Значение идиомы wind [wind] See: GET WIND OF, GOD TEMPERS THE WIND TO THE SHORN LAMB, GONE WITH THE WIND, IN THE WIND, IT’S AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NOBODYGOOD, SECOND WIND, STRAW IN THE WIND, TAKE THE WIND OUT OF ONE’SSAILS, THREE SHEETS IN THE WIND or THREE SHEETS TO THE WIND, THROWCAUTION TO THE WIND, WAY […]...
11. Перевод слова faith Faith – вера, доверие, убеждения Перевод слова To shake smb.’s faith – поколебать чью-л. веру the Christian faith – христианство to break one’s faith – отступиться от своих взглядов By my Faith! Клянусь честью! We have discarded our Faith in astrology and witches. Мы покончили с нашей верой в астрологию, ведьм и колдуний. She is […]...
12. Значение идиомы beyond measure [beyond measure] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {formal} So much that it can not be measured or figured without any limits. With her parents reunited and present at her graduation, she had happiness beyond measure. No one envied him for he was popular beyond measure....
13. Значение идиомы stand the gaff [stand the gaff] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stand rough treatment; dowell in spite of great physical or mental hardship. An athlete mustlearn to stand the gaff. No person running for office gets farunless he can stand the gaff. Compare: HOLD OUT 2, STICK OUT 2....
14. Значение идиомы good faith [good faith] {n.} 1. Belief in another person’s honesty; trust. Uncle Dick let me have the keys to his candy store to show his goodfaith. – Often used in the phrase “in good faith”. The teacheraccepted Bob’s excuse for being late in good faith. 2. Honesty ofpurpose; trustworthiness. John agreed to buy Ted’s bicycle for […]...
15. Значение идиомы take one’s measure [take one’s measure] or [take the measure of] {v. phr.} To judgethe character, quality, or nature of; try to guess about something – how hard or easy, dangerous or safe, good or bad, etc. The boxerssparred for a while taking each other’s measure. John took themeasure of the cliff before he climbed it. Compare: SIZE […]...
16. 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 a mile and although I almost passed the course, my marks were not good enough to get a diploma. “Чуть-чуть” не считается, и хотя я […]...
17. Значение идиомы measure up [measure up] {v.} To be equal; be of fully high quality; come up. John didn’t measure up to the best catchers but he was a good one. Lois’ school work didn’t measure up to her ability. Compare up: TOPAR. Contrast: FALL SHORT....
18. Перевод слова measure Measure – мера, размер, измерение Перевод слова Measure of concordance – мера соответствия to measure the depth of a shelf – измерить глубину полки preventive measure – предупредительная мера quantity under measure – измеряемая величина The room Measures 6×6 metres. Комната размером 6 на 6 метров. He loved her beyond Measure. Он любил ее без […]...
19. Значение идиомы pin one’s faith on [pin one’s faith on] {v. phr.} To depend upon; trust. We pinnedour faith on our home basketball team to win the state finals, andthey did!...
20. Значение идиомы take on faith [take on faith] {v. phr.} To lend credence to something due toone’s confidence in the source, rather than based on evidence. Oneshould never take on faith what one hears about Washington politics....
21. Значение идиомы shoulder to shoulder [shoulder to shoulder] {adv. phr.} 1. One beside the other;together. The three boys were shoulder to shoulder all during theworking hours. Compare: SIDE BY SIDE. 2. Each helping the other; inagreement; together. – Often used with “stand”. We can win thefight if we all stand shoulder to shoulder. Compare: SEE EYE TO EYE....
22. Значение идиомы side [side] See: CHOOSE UP SIDES, FROM SIDE TO SIDE, GET UP ON THE WRONGSIDE OF THE BED, GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THEFENCE or GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL, LAUGHON THE WRONG SIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH, ON ONE’S BAD SIDE, ON ONE’S GOODSIDE, ON THE […]...
23. Значение идиомы act of faith [act of faith] {n. phr.} An act or a deed that shows unquestioning belief in someone or something. It was a real act of faith on Mary’s part to entrust her jewelry to her younger sister’s care....
24. Значение идиомы keep the faith [keep the faith] {v. phr.} To not abandon hope; stay committed tothe cause of democracy and racial equality. “Keep the faith, Baby,”my neighbor said as he raised his fingers to show the “V” for victorysign....
25. Значение идиомы give ground [give ground] {v. phr.} To go backward under attack; move back;retreat. After fighting for a while the troops slowly began to giveground. Although they were outnumbered by the enemy, the menrefused to give ground. Compare: DRAW BACK, DROP BACK, LOSE GROUND. Contrast: HOLD ONE’S GROUND, STAND OFF, STAND ONE’S GROUND, STAND PAT, STAVE OFF....
26. Перевод идиомы beyond measure, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: beyond measure Перевод: чрезмерно Пример: The man’s love for his city was beyond measure. Любовь этого человека к своему городу была чрезмерной....
27. Значение идиомы side by side [side by side] {adv.} 1. One beside the other in a row. Alice’sdolls were lined up side by side on the window seat. Charles andJohn are neighbors; they live side by side on Elm Street. Compare:SHOULDER TO SHOULDER. 2. Close together. The two boys played sideby side all afternoon....
28. Значение идиомы give one an inch, and he will take a mile [give one an inch, and he will take a mile] If you give some peoplea little or yield anything, they will want more and more; some peopleare never satisfied. I gave Billy a bite of candy and he wantedmore and more. If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile. Thecounselor said to Jack, […]...
29. Значение идиомы square away [square away] {v. phr.} 1. To arrange the sails of a ship so thatthe wind blows from behind. The captain ordered the crew to squareaway and sail before the wind. 2. {informal} To put right for use oraction. – Often used in the passive or participle. The living roomwas squared away for the guests. Harry […]...
30. Значение идиомы mend one’s ways [mend one’s ways] {v. phr.} To reform; change one’s behavior fromnegative to positive. He had better mend his ways or he’ll wind upin jail....
31. Значение идиомы on the side [on the side] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In addition to a mainthing, amount or quantity; extra. He ordered a hamburger withonions and French fries on the side. His job at the hospital didnot pay much, so he found another on the side. The cowboys in therodeo competed for prize money and also made bets on […]...
32. Значение идиомы stick to one’s guns [stick to one’s guns] or [stand by one’s guns] {v. phr.} To hold toan aim or an opinion even though people try to stop you or say you arewrong. People laughed at Columbus when he said the world was round. He stuck to his guns and proved he was right. At first the bosswould not […]...
33. 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....
34. Значение идиомы gone with the wind [gone with the wind] {adj. phr.} Gone forever; past; vanished. All the Indians who used to live here are gone with the wind. Joeknew that his chance to get an “A” was gone with the wind when he sawhow hard the test was. Compare: DOWN THE DRAIN....
35. Значение идиомы hold on to [hold on to] {v. phr.} 1a. or [hold to] To continue to hold orkeep; hold tightly. When Jane played horse with her father, sheheld on to him tightly. The teacher said that if we believedsomething was true and good we should hold on to it. The old manheld on to his job stubbornly and would […]...
36. Перевод идиомы hit or miss / hit and miss, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hit or miss / hit and miss Перевод: незапланированный, случайный Пример: We are looking for a new apartment but it is hit and miss whether we can find a good one or not. Мы ищем новую квартиру, но совсем не понятно, сможем мы найти хорошую или нет....
37. Значение идиомы get wind of [get wind of] {v. phr.} To get news of; hear rumors about; find outabout. The police got wind of the plans to rob the bank. Thecaptain didn’t want the sailors to get wind of where the ship wasgoing....
38. Значение идиомы end [end] See: AT LOOSE ENDS, AT ONE’S WITS’ END, BURN THE CANDLE ATBOTH ENDS, GO OFF THE DEEP END, HAIR STAND ON END, HOLD ONE’S END UPor HOLD UP ONE’S END or KEEP ONE’S END UP or KEEP UP ONE’S END, LIVINGEND, LOOSE ENDS, MAKE AN END OF, MAKE ENDS MEET, NO END, NO END […]...
39. 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 from home. Он был далеко от дома. I am fit for another Mile. Я могу пройти еще милю. I live within a Mile of here. […]...
40. Значение идиомы in bad form [in bad form] {adv. phr.} Violating social custom or acceptedbehavior. When Bob went to the opera in blue jeans and without atie, his father-in-law told him that it was in bad form. Contrast: INGOOD FORM....