Значение идиомы hit between the eyes

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1. Значение идиомы all eyes[all eyes] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Wide-eyed with surprise or curiosity; watching very closely. — Used in the predicate. At the circus the children were all eyes....
2. Значение идиомы have eyes only for[have eyes only for] {v. phr.} To see or want nothing else but;give all your attention to; be interested only in. Of all thehorses in the show, John had eyes only for the big white one. Allthe girls liked Fred, but he had eyes only for Helen....
3. Значение идиомы keep one’s eyes peeled[keep one’s eyes peeled] or [keep one’s eyes skinned] {v. phr.},{informal} To watch carefully; be always looking. The bird-watcherkept his eyes peeled for bluebirds. When the boys walked throughthe roads, they kept their eyes skinned for snakes. Compare: EYESOPEN, EYE OUT....
4. Значение идиомы eyes pop out[eyes pop out] {informal} are very much surprised. — Usedwith a possessive noun or pronoun. Mary’s eyes popped out when hermother entered her classroom. When Joan found a clock radio underthe Christmas tree, her eyes popped out....
5. Перевод идиомы with one’s eyes open / with one’s eyes wide open, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: with one’s eyes open / with one’s eyes wide open Перевод: сознательно, с открытыми глазами; полностью сознавая всю ситуацию Пример: I knew Bill for a long time, and I went into this relationship with my eyes wide open. Я знала Била уже долгое время, и я начала наши отношения сознательно....
6. Значение идиомы make eyes at[make eyes at] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look at a girl or boy in away that tries to attract him to you; flirt. The other girlsdisliked her way of making eyes at their boyfriends instead of findingone of her own....
7. Значение идиомы pull the wool over one’s eyes[pull the wool over one’s eyes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To foolsomeone into thinking well of you; deceive. The businessman hadpulled the wool over his partner’s eyes about their financialposition. Bob tried to pull the wool over his teacher’s eyes, butshe was too smart for him....
8. Значение идиомы eyes open[eyes open] 1. Careful watch or attention; readiness to see. — Usually used with «for». Keep your eyes open for a boy in a red capand sweater. The hunter had his eyes open for rabbits. Theydrove on with their eyes open for a gas station. Syn.: EYE OUT, KEEPONE’S EYES PEELED. 2. Full knowledge; especially ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы eyes are bigger than one’s stomach[eyes are bigger than one’s stomach] {informal} You want more foodthan you can eat. Annie took a second big helping of pudding, buther eyes were bigger than her stomach. «Your eyes are bigger thanyour stomach,» mother told little Tommy when he piled up food on hisplate....
10. Значение идиомы close one’s eyes[close one’s eyes] or [shut one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To refuse to see or think about. The park is beautiful if you shut your eyes to the litter. The ice was very thin, but the boys shut their eyes to the danger and went skating. Compare: OPEN ONE’S EYES....
11. Значение идиомы lay eyes on[lay eyes on] or [set eyes on] {v. phr.} To see. She knew he wasdifferent as soon as she laid eyes on him. I didn’t know the man;in fact, I had never set eyes on him....
12. Значение идиомы sight for sore eyes[sight for sore eyes] {n. phr.}, {informal} A welcome sight. After our long, dusty hike, the pond was a sight for sore eyes. «Jack! You’re a sight for sore eyes!»...
13. Значение идиомы believe one’s eyes[believe one’s eyes] {v. phr.} 1. To believe what one sees; trust one’s eyesight. — Used with a negative or limiter or in an interrogative or conditional sentence. Is that a plane? Can I believe my eyes? 2. To be made sure of seeing something. She saw him there but she could hardly believe her ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы open one’s eyes[open one’s eyes] or [open up one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To make aperson see or understand the truth; make a person realize; tell aperson what is really happening or what really exists. Mary didn’tbelieve that her cousin could be mean until the cousin opened Mary’seyes by scratching and biting her. John’s eyes were opened up ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы eyes pop out, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: eyes pop out Идиома: eyes pop out разг. Перевод: глаза раскрылись от удивления; крайне удивленный, очень удивленный Пример: Her eyes popped out when she saw her name in the newspaper. Она крайне удивилась, когда увидела свое имя в газетах....
16. Значение идиомы eyes in the back of one’s head[eyes in the back of one’s head] {n. phr.}, {informal} Ability toknow what happens when your back is turned. Mother must have eyesin the back of her head, because she always knows when I do somethingwrong....
17. Перевод идиомы not believe one’s eyes, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not believe one’s eyes Перевод: не поверить своим глазам Пример: I did not believe my eyes when my father gave me a television set for my birthday. Я глазам своим не поверил, когда отец подарил мне телевизор на день рождения....
18. Перевод идиомы keep one’s eyes open, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep one’s eyes open Перевод: смотреть в оба, держать ухо востро Пример: Please keep your eyes open for a good place to eat so that we can have lunch. Пожалуйста, смотри внимательно и не пропусти хорошее местечко, где можно перекусить, чтобы мы могли поужинать....
19. Перевод идиомы close one’s eyes to something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: close one’s eyes to something Перевод: закрывать глаза на что-либо; не обращать внимания, игнорировать что-либо Пример: The teacher closed her eyes to the misbehavior of the students. Учительница закрывала глаза на плохое поведение учеников....
20. Перевод идиомы set eyes on someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: set eyes on someone or something Перевод: обратить внимание на кого-либо или что-либо, увидеть кого-либо или что-либо Пример: I do not know if my friend is here or not. I have not set eyes on her since yesterday. Я не знаю, здесь мой друг или нет. Я не видел его со вчерашнего дня....
21. Перевод идиомы open someone’s eyes (to something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: open someone’s eyes (to something) Перевод: открыть кому-либо глаза на что-либо; рассказать, показать кому-либо что-либо Пример: The scandal opened our eyes to the problems that could occur in a large company. Этот скандал открыл нам глаза на то, какие проблемы могут возникнуть в большой компании....
22. Перевод идиомы pull the wool over someone’s eyes, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pull the wool over someone’s eyes Перевод: обманывать кого-либо, вводить кого-либо в заблуждение Пример: Don’t let that man pull the wool over your eyes with his excuses. Не позволяй этому человеку обманывать себя своими оправданиями....
23. Значение идиомы take one’s breath away[take one’s breath away] {v. phr.} To surprise greatly; impressvery much; leave speechless with surprise or wonder or delight;astonish. The sunset is so beautiful it takes our breath away. His refusal was so unexpected it took my breath away. Compare: CATCHONE’S BREATH....
24. Перевод сленгового выражения have eyes for, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: have eyes for Перевод: желать, хотеть; считать кого-либо физически привлекательным Пример: I think my boyfriend has eyes for another woman. Мне кажется, что мой молодой человек желает другой женщины....
25. Значение идиомы take by surprise[take by surprise] {v. phr.} 1. To appear in front of someonesuddenly or to suddenly discover him before he discovers you; comebefore is ready; appear before unexpectedly. The policeman took the burglar by surprise as he opened the window. When Mrs. Green’s dinner guests came half an hour early, they tookher by surprise. 2. To ... Читать далее...
26. Пословица / поговорка eyes are bigger than one’s stomach — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: eyes are bigger than one’s stomach Пословица / поговорка: eyes are bigger than one’s stomach Перевод: брюхо сыто, да глаза голодны; глаза завидущие Пример: My eyes were bigger than my stomach at the buffet and I was unable to eat all of the food that I took. В кафе у меня брюхо ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы be nuts about[be nuts about] {v. phr.} To be enthusiastic or very keen about someone or something; be greatly infatuated with someone. Hermione is nuts about modern music. «I am nuts about you, Helen,» Jim said. «Please let’s get married!»...
28. Значение идиомы eye[eye] See: APPLE OF ONE’S EYE, BAT AN EYE or BAT AN EYELASH, BELIEVE ONE’S EYES, CATCH ONE’S EYE, CLEAR-EYED, CLOSE ONE’S EYES orSHUT ONE’S EYES, EYES OPEN, EYE OUT, EYE TO, FEAST ONE’S EYES ON, FOUR-EYES, GET THE EYE, GIVE THE EYE, GREEN-EYED MONSTER, HALF AN EYE, HAVE AN EYE ON, HAVE EYES ONLY ... Читать далее...
29. Пословица / поговорка eyes are bigger than one’s belly — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: eyes are bigger than one’s belly Перевод: брюхо сыто, да глаза голодны; глаза завидущие Пример: I can’t finish this piece of cake. I’m afraid my eyes were bigger than my stomach as usual. Я не могу доесть этот кусок торта. Наверное, у меня опять глаза были голодней, чем брюхо....
30. Значение идиомы stars in one’s eyes[stars in one’s eyes] {n. phr.} 1. An appearance or feeling of verygreat happiness or expectation of happiness. Mary gets stars in hereyes when she thinks of her boyfriend. 2. A belief in the possibilityof quick and lasting reforms in people and life and an eagerness tomake such changes. Some inexperienced people get stars in ... Читать далее...
31. Пословица / поговорка keep your mouth shut and your eyes open — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: keep your mouth shut and your eyes open Перевод: меньше говори, больше слушай Пример: When you come to that meeting, I want you to keep your mouth shut and your eyes open. This way you won’t be too conspicuous and will be able to gather the necessary information. Мне нужно, чтобы ты ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы the picture[the picture] {n.} The way things are or were; the facts aboutsomething; the situation; what happened or happens. Where doesSusan come into the picture. When you are looking for a job youreducation enters into the picture. Old Mr. Brown is out of thepicture now and his son runs the store. After the fight on theplayground, ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы throw for a loss[throw for a loss] {v. phr.} 1. To tackle a member of the opposingfootball team behind the place where his team had the ball at thebeginning of the play; push the other team back so that they loseyardage in football. The Blues’ quarterback ran back and tried topass, but before he could, the Reds’ end ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы in store[in store] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Saved up in case of need; readyfor use or for some purpose. If the electricity goes off, we havecandles in store in the closet. The squirrel has plenty of nuts instore for the winter. Compare: IN RESERVE, IN STOCK, ON HAND. 2.Ready to happen; waiting. — Often used ... Читать далее...
35. Eating Unhealthy FoodsHelen: So, what’s for lunch? Gabe: Since you were nice enough to spend your Saturday morning Helping me out, I’ll make sandwiches for lunch. I know it Doesn’t sound like much, but I Make a mean sandwich. Helen: That sounds good, but you’re not going to use those Cold cuts, are you? Gabe: I was. ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы just now[just now] {adv. phr.} 1. Just at this moment; at this time. Mr. Johnson isn’t here just now. Will you phone back later? 2. {informal}A very short time ago; only a moment ago; only a little while ago. «Where could that boy have gone so quickly? He was here just now!» Compare: WHILE AGO....
37. Значение идиомы eat out of one’s hand[eat out of one’s hand] {v. phr.}, {informal} To trust someonefully; believe or obey someone without question. The governor hasthe reporters eating out of his hand. Helen is so pretty andpopular that all the boys eat out of her hand....
38. Значение идиомы upset the applecart[upset the applecart] or [upset one’s applecart] {v. phr.},{informal} To ruin a plan or what is being done, often by surprise oraccident; change how things are or are being done, often unexpectedly;ruin or mix up another person’s success or plan for success. Johnupset the other team’s applecart by hitting a home run in the lastinning ... Читать далее...
39. Dating a Younger Man/WomanTadashi: Was that Diane you were talking to Just now? Helen: Yeah, do you know her? Tadashi: Diane and I Used to work together. She looked happy. Helen: Yeah, she’s dating a new man. I just got The scoop. He’s not her usual Type. Tadashi: What do you mean? Helen: Well, he’s a little younger ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы you don’t say[you don’t say] {interj.}, {informal} — Used to show surprise atwhat is said. Your ring is a real diamond? You don’t say! «Billand Jean are going to get married.» «You don’t say!» Syn.: DO TELL....