Значение идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel

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1. Перевод идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hide one’s light under a bushel Перевод: скрывать свой талант, ум, способности (обычно из-за скромности, застенчивости) Пример: I didn’t realize you could play the piano – you’ve been hiding your light under a bushel. Я и не знал, что ты умеешь играть на пианино – ты умело скрывал свой талант....
2. Значение идиомы light [light] See: BRING TO LIGHT, COME TO LIGHT, DASH LIGHT, HIDE ONE’SLIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL, IN THE LIGHT OF, MAKE LIGHT OF, MANY HANDS MAKELIGHT WORK, OUT LIKE A LIGHT, SEE THE LIGHT, TRAVEL LIGHT....
3. Значение идиомы in light of [in light of] also [in the light of] {adj. phr.} 1. As a result ofnew information; by means of new ideas. The teacher changed John’sgrade in the light of the extra work in the workbook. 2. Because of. In light of the muddy field, the football team wore their olduniforms. Syn.: IN VIEW OF....
4. Перевод идиомы throw (some) light on something / shed (some) light on something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: throw (some) light on something / shed (some) light on something Перевод: пролить свет на что-либо, прояснить ситуацию Пример: The investigation did not throw any light on the problem with food safety. Расследование не прояснило ситуацию с проблемой сохранности продуктов....
5. Перевод слова light-year Light-year – световой год Перевод слова He estimated the distance to the center of the chamber as about a Light-year. Расстояние до центра зала показалось ему длиною в световой год. People could just up and go anywhere they wished, on their own-a mile or a million Light-years. Люди смогут переноситься по желанию куда захотят, не […]...
6. Перевод слова light Light – свет, освещать, зажигать; легкий Перевод слова Brilliant light – очень яркий свет light shoes – легкие туфли light of foot – проворный, быстроногий to light up a cigar – зажечь сигару The sun gives Light. Солнце – источник света. She Lit a candle. Она зажгла свечу. Light flickers. Свет мерцает. Интересные факты Слово […]...
7. Значение идиомы bring to light [bring to light] {v. phr.} To discover ; find out about; expose. Many things left by the ancient Egyptians in tombs have been brought to light by scientists and explorers. His enemies brought to light some foolish things he had done while young, but he was elected anyway because people trusted him. Compare: COME TO […]...
8. 74-year-old attacks cars that run light A retired teacher has become an Internet sensation after he lobbed dozens of bricks at cars that ran a red light at an intersection in Lanzhou, Gansu province. “I just want to catch people’s attention and tell the drivers to think of pedestrians,” the 74-year-old man told Lanzhou Morning Post on Saturday. Many residents in […]...
9. Значение идиомы come to light [come to light] {v. phr.} To be discovered; become known; appear. John’s thefts from the bank where he worked came to light when the bank examiners made an inspection. When the old woman died it came to light that she was actually rich. New facts about ancient Egypt have recently come to light. Compare: BRING […]...
10. Значение идиомы out like a light [out like a light] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Fast asleep; to sleepvery quickly. Tom got so much fresh air and exercise that he wentout like a light as soon as he lay down. As soon as the lightswere turned off, Johnny was out like a light. 2. In a faint;unconscious. Johnny was hit by a […]...
11. Значение идиомы see the light of day [see the light of day] {v. phr.} To be born or begun. Thechildren visited the old house where their great-grandfather first sawthe light of day. The party was a failure, and Mathilda wished herplan had never seen the light of day....
12. We have new babies For weeks a six-year old lad kept telling his first-grade teacher about the baby brother or sister that was expected at his house. One day the mother allowed the boy to feel the movements of the unborn child. The six-year old was obviously impressed, but made no comment. Furthermore, he stopped telling his teacher about […]...
13. Значение идиомы light out [light out] {v.}, {slang} 1. To run as fast as you can. The boylit out for home with the bully chasing him. On the next pitch therunner will light out for second. 2. To go away in a hurry; leavesuddenly. – Often used with “for”. Jack won’t be in town long. Hewants to light out […]...
14. Значение идиомы travel light [travel light] {v. phr.} To travel with very little luggage or withvery little to carry. Plane passengers must travel light. Tomand Fred traveled light on their camping trip....
15. Значение идиомы see the light [see the light] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, oftensuddenly; accept another’s explanation or decision. I did notapprove of his action, but he explained his reason and then I saw thelight. Bill wanted Harry to help him, but Harry wasn’t in the mooduntil Bill offered to pay him. Then Harry saw the light. Marythought […]...
16. Значение идиомы light up [light up] {v.} Suddenly to look pleased and happy. Martha’sface lit up when she saw her old friend. Tom will really light upwhen he sees his new bike!...
17. Значение идиомы leading light [leading light] {n. phr.} A prominent person in a community, company, or group. Alan is the leading light of our discussiongroup on music....
18. Значение идиомы light housekeeping [light housekeeping] {n.}, {slang} An arrangement in which anunmarried couple live together. Are Joe and Sue married? – Oh, no,- it’s just a case of light housekeeping. See: SHACK UP WITH....
19. Значение идиомы dash light [dash light] {n.} A light on the front inside of a car or vehicle. Henry stopped the car and turned on the dash lights to read the road map....
20. Значение идиомы red-light district [red-light district] {n. phr.} A district of brothels or whereprostitutes hang out. Most unwisely, the young sailor decided tospend his leave on shore by haunting the red-light districts of theport of call....
21. Значение идиомы make light of [make light of] {v. phr.} To treat an important matter as if itwere trivial. One ought to know which problems to make light of andwhich ones to handle seriously. Compare: LAUGH OFF. Contrast: MAKEMUCH OF....
22. Значение идиомы see the light at the end of the tunnel [see the light at the end of the tunnel] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toanticipate the happy resolution of a prolonged period of problems. We’ve been paying on our house mortgage for many years, but at longlast we can see the light at the end of the tunnel....
23. Значение идиомы in the cold light of day [in the cold light of day] {adv. phr.} After sleeping on it; aftergiving it more thought; using common sense and looking at the matterunemotionally and realistically. Lost night my ideas seemedterrific, but in the cold light of day I realize that they won’twork....
24. Значение идиомы light on [light on] also [light upon] {v.} To pick out by sight from amongothers; see; notice. His eyes lighted on the cookies and heremembered how hungry he was. Her eyes lighted upon the row ofboxes, and she asked what was in them....
25. 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....
26. Перевод идиомы begin to see the light, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: begin to see the light Перевод: начать понимать что-либо Пример: My sister began to see the light and decided to leave her boyfriend. Моя сестра начала все понимать, и она решила уйти от своего молодого человека....
27. Перевод идиомы in light of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in light of something Перевод: в свете чего-либо нового; из-за чего-либо Пример: In light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus. Из-за его вклада в развитие компании мы решили дать ему большую премию на лето....
28. Little Tommy is at the zoo on a school visit Little Tommy is at the zoo on a school visit and he spots a deer. Being a city kid he’s never seen one before and so he asks his teacher, “What’s that, Miss?” Miss decides to play a word game with him and says, “That’s what your Daddy calls Mummy, Tommy.” Tommy thinks for a […]...
29. Перевод идиомы all sweetness and light, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all sweetness and light Перевод: очень милый, простодушный и готовый помочь; само совершенство Пример: The girl is all sweetness and light after she does something bad. Эта девочка прямо само совершенство после того, как она сделает что-нибудь плохое....
30. Dogs and Light Bulbs How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Border Collie: Just one. Then I’ll replace any wiring that’s not up to code. Rottweiler: Make me! Lab: Oh, me, me! Pleeease let me change the light bulb! Can I? Huh? Huh? Dachshund: You know I can’t reach that stupid lamp! Malamute: Let the […]...
31. Перевод идиомы light at the end of the tunnel, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: light at the end of the tunnel Перевод: свет в конце тоннеля; надежда на успех, успешное завершение чего-либо Пример: After four years of study, I could see light at the end of the tunnel. I would soon graduate. После четырех лет учебы я наконец увидел свет в конце тоннеля. Скоро я буду выпускником....
32. Значение идиомы many hands make light work [many hands make light work] If many people work together, even ahard job becomes easier. – A proverb. Come on boys, many hands makelight work. If we work together, we can finish painting the barn....
33. Tommy goes into a confessional box and says Tommy goes into a confessional box and says, “Bless me father for I have sinned. I have been with a loose woman.” The Priest says, “Is that you, Tommy? Tommy says “Yes father, it’s me.” The Priest says “Who was the woman you were with?” Tommy says “I cannot tell you, father, because I don’t […]...
34. Seventy year old George went for his annual physical Seventy year old George went for his annual physical. All of his tests came back with great results. Dr. Smith said, “George everything looks great physically. How are you doing mentally, emotionally and are you at peace with your self and have a good relationship with God?” George replied, “God and me are tight. We […]...
35. Значение идиомы light-fingered [light-fingered] {adj.} Given to stealing; having a tendency to bedishonest or a kleptomaniac. I always suspected that Freddie mightbe lightfingered and my suspicions were confirmed when he was arrestedfor shoplifting....
36. Фразовый глагол light up (2) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: light up (2) Перевод: закурить Пример: Do you have to light up another cigarette? I thought you were trying to cut down. Зачем ты куришь еще одну сигарету? Я думал, ты пытаешься завязать....
37. Фразовый глагол light up (1) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: light up (1) Перевод: осветить Пример: Let’s get some candles to light this room up. Давай поставим свечки, чтобы осветить эту комнату....
38. Перевод сленгового выражения out like a light, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: out like a light Перевод: очень быстро заснуть Пример: After working a twelve hour shift yesterday, I was out like a light as soon as I got into bed. После того, как я вчера отработал двенадцатичасовую смену, я вырубился сразу, как добрался до кровати....
39. Значение идиомы there is more than one way to get a pig to market [there is more than one way to get a pig to market] or [flay a fox]or [skin a cat] There are always new and different ways to accomplisha difficult task. – A proverb. “‘How did you get Tommy to study sohard?” Eleanor asked. “I simply disconnected the television set,”Tommy’s mother answered. “There’s more than one […]...
40. Johnny missed his final exam due to the flu Johnny missed his final exam due to the flu, but he’d done so well during the year that the teacher suggests to the principal they give him an oral exam to make up for the test he’d missed. The principal agrees so they called Johnny into the office and explain about the oral test. First […]...