Значение идиомы hit bottom

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1. Значение идиомы bottom [bottom] See: BET ONE’S BOOTS or BET ONE’S BOTTOM DOLLAR, FROM THE BOTTOM OF ONE’S HEART, FROM — TO –, GET TO THE BOTTOM OF, HIT BOTTOM or TOUCH BOTTOM, ROCK BOTTOM, SCRAPE THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL....
2. Перевод идиомы at the bottom of the ladder / on the bottom of the ladder, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at the bottom of the ladder / on the bottom of the ladder Перевод: с самой низкой оплатой и должностью в компании или организации Пример: I will start at the bottom of the ladder at my new job. На новой работе я начну с самой низшей должности и оплаты....
3. Значение идиомы at worst [at worst] or [at the worst] {adv. phr.} 1. Under the worst conditions; as the worst possibility. When Don was caught cheating in the examination he thought that at worst he would get a scolding. Compare: AT MOST. Contrast AT BEST. 2. In the least favorable view, to say the worst about a thing. The […]...
4. Значение идиомы scrape the bottom of the barrel [scrape the bottom of the barrel] {v. phr.}, {informal} To use ortake whatever is left after the most or the best has been taken;accept the leftovers. At first they took out quarters, but they hadso little money that they had to scrape the bottom of the barrel andpaid with nickels and pennies for their lunch. […]...
5. Значение идиомы bottom drop out [bottom drop out] or [bottom fall out] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To fall below an earlier lowest price. The bottom dropped out of the price of peaches. 2. To lose all cheerful qualities; become very unhappy, cheerless, or unpleasant. The bottom dropped out of the day for John when he saw his report card. The […]...
6. Значение идиомы if worst comes to worst [if worst comes to worst] If the worst thing happens that beimagined; if the worst possible thing happens; if troubles grow worse. If worst comes to worst and Mr. Jones loses the house, he will sendhis family to his mother’s farm. If worst comes to worst, we shallclose the school for a few days....
7. Перевод слова bottom Bottom – низ, дно Перевод слова Bottom shelf – нижняя полка bottom fish – донная рыба bottom door – трап, люк It’s on the Bottom shelf. Это на нижней полке. The pants flare at the Bottom. Брюки книзу расширяются. He tripped on the Bottom step. Он споткнулся о нижнюю ступеньку....
8. Значение идиомы rock-bottom [rock-bottom] {n.} The lowest possible point. The nation’smorale hit rock bottom in the hours following the president’sassassination. – Often used like an adjective, with a hyphen. Therock-bottom price of this radio is $25....
9. Значение идиомы bottom out [bottom out] {v. phr.} To reach the lowest point. According to the leading economic indicators the recession will bottom out within the next two months....
10. Значение идиомы I’ll bet you my bottom dollar [I’ll bet you my bottom dollar] {interj.}, {informal} Anexaggerated assertion of assurance. I’ll bet you my bottom dollarthat the Cubs will win this year....
11. Перевод идиомы at the bottom of the hour, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at the bottom of the hour Перевод: в середине часа – то есть в 10.30, 11.30 и т. д. (под bottom of the hour имеется в виду нижняя часть часов, т. е. середина часа) Пример: The weather forecast is on the radio at the bottom of the hour. Прогноз погоды передается по радио в […]...
12. Значение идиомы bottom line [bottom line] {v.}, {informal} To finish; to bring to a conclusion. Okay, you guys, let’s bottom line this project and break for coffee....
13. Перевод идиомы get to the bottom of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get to the bottom of something Перевод: добраться, докопаться до истины чего-либо Пример: The government wants to get to the bottom of the financial problems in the company. Правительство хочет добраться до истинной причины финансовых проблем в компании....
14. Значение идиомы foggy bottom [foggy bottom] {n.}, {slang} An area in downtown Washington, D. C. where many offices of the Department of State are located; hencefiguratively, the U. S. Department of State. The press secretarygave us a lot of foggy bottom double-talk about the hostage crisis inthe Near East....
15. Значение идиомы bottom dollar [bottom dollar] {n.}, {v. phr.}, {informal} One’s last penny, one’s last dollar. He was down to his bottom dollar when he suddenly got the job offer....
16. Значение идиомы from the bottom of one’s heart [from the bottom of one’s heart] or [with all one’s heart] {adv. phr.} With great feeling; sincerely. A mother loves a baby from thebottom of her heart. John thanked his rescuer from the bottom ofhis heart. The people welcomed the returning soldiers from thebottom of their hearts....
17. Перевод идиомы from the bottom of one’s heart, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: from the bottom of one’s heart Перевод: с настоящими, неподдельными чувствами; искренне Пример: I thanked the doctor from the bottom of my heart for helping my daughter when she was sick. Я искренне поблагодарил врача за то, что он помог моей дочери, когда он была больна....
18. Перевод идиомы bottom line, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: bottom line Перевод: самое главное, существенное, важное Пример: We had to deal with a lot of difficulties, but the bottom line is that we did it. Нам пришлось иметь дело со многими трудностями, но самое важное – это у нас, все-таки, получилось....
19. Значение идиомы do one’s worst [do one’s worst] {v. phr.} To do one’s utmost by resorting to every foul means possible. Hitler did his worst to drive out the Allied invasion from Europe, but he failed....
20. Значение идиомы get the worst of [get the worst of] also [have the worst of] {v. phr.} To lose; bedefeated or beaten in; suffer most. Joe got the worst of theargument with Molly. – Often used in the phrase “the worst of it”. If you start a fight with Jim, you may get the worst of it. Billhad the worst of […]...
21. Значение идиомы get to the bottom of [get to the bottom of] {v. phr.} To find out the real cause of. The superintendent talked with several students to get to the bottomof the trouble. The doctor made several tests to get to the bottomof the man’s headaches. Compare: GET TO THE HEART OF....
22. Значение идиомы serve one right [serve one right] {v. phr.} To be what really deserves asa punishment; be a fair exchange for what has done or saidor failed to do or say. He failed his exam; it served him rightbecause he had not studied. Bob said it served Sally right whenshe cut her finger; she had taken his knife without […]...
23. Значение идиомы you bet [you bet] or [you bet your boots] or [you bet your life] {informal}Most certainly; yes, indeed; without any doubt. – Used to declare withemphasis that a thing is really so. Do I like to ski? You bet yourlife I do. You bet I will be at the party. You can bet yourboots that Johnny will […]...
24. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “The bottom line” Keith Кит Your division is doing very well. У вашей группы все очень хорошо получается. Chris Крис Thank you. We all pitch in around here to do our best. Спасибо. Мы все здесь стараемся, как можем. Keith Кит Yes, but The bottom line is that if we want to make more money, you’ll have to […]...
25. 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 […]...
26. It is worth trying A very well-built young lady was lying on her psychiatrist’s couch, telling him how frustrated she was. “I tried to be an actress and failed,” she complained. “I tried to be a secretary and failed; I tried being a writer and failed; then I tried being a sales clerk and I failed at that, too.” […]...
27. Значение идиомы come [come] See: CHICKENS COME HOME TO ROOST, CROSS A BRIDGE BEFORE ONE COMES TO IT, EASY COME – EASY GO, FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE, HAVE IT COMING, HOW COME also HOW’S COME, IF WORST COMES TO WORST, JOHNNY-COME-LATELY, KNOW ENOUGH TO COME IN OUT OF THE RAIN, KNOW IF […]...
28. Значение идиомы drown one’s sorrows [drown one’s sorrows] or [drown one’s troubles] {v. phr.}, {informal} To drink liquor to try to forget something unhappy. When his wife was killed in an auto accident, Mr. Green tried to drown his sorrows in whiskey. When Fred lost his job and had to give up his new car, he tried to drown his […]...
29. Waiting For Exam Results Joel: Did it come? Susanne: No, it’s not in today’s mail. Why do I bother, anyway? I know it’s a Foregone conclusion. I’ve Failed. Joel: That’s Bull! I know you Passed. You’re just On tenterhooks waiting around for the results to arrive and you’re Psyching yourself out. Susanne: No, I’m not. Joel: Don’t you remember […]...
30. Once some boys got together to play poker Once some boys got together to play poker one night, after about 4 hours of playing, Tim had severe chest pains and suddenly slumped over, one of the gamblers who happened to be a doctor, examined him, and to everybodies shock, poor Tim had died of a heart attack. All his friends didn’t know how […]...
31. Значение идиомы at best [at best] or [at the best] {adv. phr.} 1. Under the best conditions; as the best possibility. A coal miner’s job is dirty and dangerous at best. We can’t get to New York before ten o’clock at best. Compare: AT MOST. Contrast: AT WORST. 2. In the most favorable way of looking at something; even […]...
32. Значение идиомы — and — [– and –] 1. – And is used between repeated words to show continuation or emphasis. When the children saw the beautiful Christmas tree they looked and looked. Old Mr. Bryan has known Grandfather for years and years, since they were boys. Billy dived to the bottom of the lake again and again, looking for […]...
33. Значение идиомы hash up [hash up] {v.}, {slang} 1. To make a mess of; do badly. Bobreally hashed up that exam and failed the course. 2. To bring tolife; remember and talk about. The teacher advised Sue not to hashup old bitterness against her schoolmates....
34. Перевод слова worst Worst – наихудший, хуже всего Перевод слова At the worst – в худшем случае his worst enemy – его злейший враг worst-case conditions – наихудшие условия Tell me the Worst at once. Скажите мне худшее сразу. He always thinks the Worst of everybody. Он всегда думает о людях самое плохое. My Worst suspicions were confirmed. […]...
35. Exams: my negative experience – Экзамены: мой отрицательный опыт It`s been more that 2 years since I had my final exams, but the memories of them are disturbingly fresh. Though I was top of the class I can`t say that I didn`t have any problems with my finals. So I`d like to tell you mostly about my negative experience. My worst exam nightmare was […]...
36. Значение идиомы perish the thought [perish the thought] {v. phr.} Let us not even think of it; may itnever come true. – Used as an exclamation. If John fails thecollege entrance exam – perish the thought – he will go back to highschool for one more year. Perish the thought that Mary should havecancer. Compare: GOD FORBID....
37. Значение идиомы tighten one’s belt [tighten one’s belt] {v. phr.} To live on less money than usual;use less food and other things. When father lost his job we had totighten our belts. Often used in the expression “tighten one’s beltanother notch”. When the husband lost his job, the Smiths had to dowithout many things, but when their savings were all […]...
38. At the exam short story – На экзамене Fibby and Elivie were the best friends and it seemed that nothing could overshadow their relations. Who could imagine that they would become enemies for the rest of their life? It was lovely winter day when Fibby and Elivie came to pass their exam. It was the day when everything went into pieces in their […]...
39. Little Johnny walked into his dad’s bedroom Little Johnny walked into his dad’s bedroom one day only catch him sitting on the side of his bed sliding a condom onto his dick in preparation of fucking his wife. Johnny’s father in attempt to hide his full erection with a condom on it bent over as if to look under the bed. Little […]...
40. Значение идиомы kindled spirits [kindled spirits] {n. phr.} People who resemble each other innumerous ways, including their ways of thinking and feeling. Theyare kindred spirits; they both like to go on long walks in theforest....