Значение идиомы hit home

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1. Значение идиомы home[home] See: AT HOME, BRING HOME, BRING HOME THE BACON, CHICKENSCOME HOME TO ROOST, CLOSE TO HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME or NURSING HOMEor REST HOME, KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING, MAKE ONESELF AT HOME, NOBODY HOME, WRITE HOME ABOUT....
2. Значение идиомы at home[at home] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the place where you live or come from. * I went to his house, but he was not at home. Americans abroad are protected by the government like Americans at home. 2. Knowing what to do or say; familiar; comfortable. Charles and John enjoy working together because ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы make oneself at home[make oneself at home] {v. phr.} To feel comfortable; act as if youwere in your own home. If you get to my house before I do, helpyourself to a drink and make yourself at home. John was an outdoorman and could make himself at home in the woods at night. Compare: ATEASE, AT HOME....
4. Значение идиомы write home about[write home about] {v. phr.} To become especially enthusiastic orexcited about; boast about. — Often used after «to». Mary’s trip tothe World’s Fair was something to write home about. Joe did a goodenough job of painting but it was nothing to write home about. «That was a dinner worth writing home about!» said Bill coming ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы on the spot[on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the spot] At thatexact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot overtelevision. When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his boss firedhim on the spot. Compare: AT ONCE, IN ONE’S ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы wildcat strike[wildcat strike] {n.}, {informal} A strike not ordered by a laborunion; a strike spontaneously arranged by a group of workers. Thegarbage collectors have gone on a wildcat strike, but the union isgoing to stop it....
7. Значение идиомы home brew[home brew] {n. phr.} A beer or other malt liquor made at home, notin a brewery. Home brew reached its greatest popularity in Americaduring national prohibition....
8. Значение идиомы bring home[bring home] {v.} To show clearly; emphasize; make realize; demonstrate. The accident caused a death in his family, and it brought home to him the evil of drinking while driving. A parent or teacher should bring home to children the value and pleasure of reading....
9. Значение идиомы close to home[close to home] {adv. phr.} Too near to someone’s personal feelings, wishes, or interests. When John made fun of Bob’s way of walking, he struck close to home. When the preacher spoke about prejudice, some people felt he had come too close to home....
10. Значение идиомы eat one out of house and home[eat one out of house and home] {v. phr.} 1. To eat so much as tocause economic hardship. Our teenaged sons are so hungry all thetime that they may soon eat us out of house and home. 2. To overstayone’s welcome. We love Bob and Jane very much, but after two weekswe started to feel ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы keep the home fires burning[keep the home fires burning] {v. phr.} To keep things going asusual while someone is away; wait at home to welcome someone back. While John was in the army, Mary kept the home fires burning....
12. Значение идиомы home run[home run] {n.} A hit in baseball that allows the batter to runaround all the bases and score a run. Frank hit a home run over theleft field wall in the second inning....
13. Значение идиомы bring home the bacon[bring home the bacon] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To support your family; earn the family living. He was a steady fellow, who always brought home the bacon. 2. To win a game or prize. The football team brought home the bacon....
14. Значение идиомы chickens come home to roost[chickens come home to roost] {informal} Words or acts come back to cause trouble for a person; something bad you said or did receives punishment; you get the punishment that you deserve. Fred’s chickens finally came home to roost today. He was late so often that the teacher made him go to the principal. — ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы home on[home on] or [home in on] {v.} To move toward a certain place byfollowing a signal or marker. The airplane homed in on the radiobeacon. The ship homed on the lights of New York harbor....
16. Перевод слова contributeContribute — вносить вклад, обогатить Перевод слова To contribute to the Red Cross — жертвовать в фонд Красного Креста to contribute time — уделять время contribute a share — вносить свою долю We Contributed clothing for the flood victims. Мы пожертвовали одежду в помощь пострадавшим от наводнения. Public opinion can Contribute to government decisions. Общественное ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод идиомы until the cows come home, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: until the cows come home Идиома: until the cows come home разг. Перевод: допоздна, до бесконечности, до конца Пример: It is my birthday today so I plan to stay out and party until the cows come home. Сегодня мой день рождения, поэтому я собираюсь гулять и праздновать допоздна....
18. Значение идиомы nobody home[nobody home] {slang} 1. Your attention is somewhere else, not onwhat is being said or done here; you are absent-minded. The teacherasked him a question three times but he still looked out the window. She gave up, saying, «Nobody home.» 2. You are feeble-minded orinsane. He pointed to the woman, tapped his head, and said, ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы drive home[drive home] {v. phr.} To argue convincingly; make a strong point. The doctor’s convincing arguments and explanation of his X-ray pictures drove home the point to Max that he needed surgery....
20. Перевод слова fundFund — запас, резерв, фонд Перевод слова Guarantee fund — гарантийный фонд the fund of a bank — капитал банка to invest funds — делать капиталовложения The Funds run out. Деньги кончаются. The comedian had a large Fund of jokes. Комик обладал большим запасом шуток. The money went into a common Fund. Эта сумма пошла ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод идиомы keep the home fires burning, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep the home fires burning Перевод: поддерживать огонь в домашнем очаге, сохранять семью; поддерживать порядок вещей, пока кто-либо в отъезде Пример: «Don’t worry about anything. I will stay home and keep the home fires burning while you are on your holiday.» Ни о чем не беспокойся. Я останусь дома, и буду за всем приглядывать, ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы till the cows come home[till the cows come home] {adv. phr.} Until sunset; until the last. The women in the country used to sit in the spinning room makingyarn out of skeins of wool, usually till the cows came home....
23. Значение идиомы cow college[cow college] {n.}, {slang} 1. An agricultural college; a school where farming is studied. A new, bigger kind of apple is being grown at the cow college. 2. A new or rural college not thought to be as good as older or city colleges. John wanted to go to a big college in New York ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы bring home the bacon, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bring home the bacon Перевод: 1. зарабатывать на жизнь, обеспечивать семью 2. преуспеть, добиться успеха Пример: My friend works hard to bring home the bacon for his family. Мой друг много работает, чтобы обеспечить свою семью. Yesterday their powerhouse basketball team brought home the bacon one more time. Вчера их энергичная баскетбольная команда еще ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы make one feel at home[make one feel at home] {v. phr.} To be hospitable; welcome; makesomeone feel at ease. They are very popular hosts because theyalways manage to make their guests feel at home....
26. Перевод идиомы see someone home, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: see someone home Перевод: проводить кого-либо домой Пример: I saw my cousin home after her visit last evening. Вчера вечером я проводил свою двоюродную сестру домой после того, как она приходила к нам в гости....
27. Перевод идиомы hit home, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hit home Перевод: попасть точно в цель, в самую точку; задеть за живое Пример: The president’s message seemed to hit home with most people who watched him on TV. Послание президента, похоже, задело за живое большинство людей, которые смотрели его по телевизору....
28. Перевод идиомы bring something home (to someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bring something home (to someone) Перевод: сделать что-либо более ясным, понятным, очевидным Пример: Explaining everything in more detail helped to bring it home to him. Объяснение всего более детально помогло ему понять....
29. Перевод идиомы make oneself at home, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: make oneself at home Перевод: чувствовать себя, как дома Пример: She always makes herself at home when she goes to visit her friends. Она всегда чувствует себя, как дома, когда навещает своих друзей....
30. Значение идиомы hit the spot[hit the spot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfyyou; bring back your spirits or strength. — Used especially of food ordrink. A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired. Mother’s apple pie always hits the spot with the boys....
31. Перевод идиомы feel at home, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: feel at home Перевод: чувствовать себя как дома; чувствовать себя удобно и расслабленно Пример: I always feel at home when I visit my friend. Я всегда чувствую себя как дома, когда прихожу к своему другу....
32. Перевод слова strikeStrike — ударять, ударять, бить Перевод слова Strike weapon — наступательное оружие to strike a blow — нанести удар to strike a mine — наскочить на мину He Struck me on the chin. Он ударил меня в подбородок. He Struck me by his knowledge. Он поразил меня своими знаниями. Strike the nail home. Забей гвоздь ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы Johnny-on-the-spot[Johnny-on-the-spot] {adj. phr.} At the right place when needed;present and ready to help; very prompt; on time. A good waterboy isalways Johnny-on-the-spot. The firemen were Johnny-on-the-spot andput out the fire in the house soon after it started. Compare: ON THEJOB....
34. Значение идиомы mark[mark] See: MAKE ONE’S MARK, TOE THE LINE or TOE THE MARK, UP TOTHE MARK at UP TO PAR, WALK THE CHALK or WALK THE CHALK LINE orWALK THE CHALK MARK, WIDE OF THE MARK....
35. Значение идиомы blind spot[blind spot] {n.} 1. A place on the road that a driver cannot see in the rear view mirror. I couldn’t see that truck behind me, Officer, because it was in my blind spot. 2. A matter or topic a person refuses to discuss or accept. My uncle Ted has a real blind spot about ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова homeHome — дом, жилище, семья Перевод слова To arrive home — приехать домой at home — дома, у себя hamlet of fifty homes — деревня из пятидесяти домов to be away from home — быть вдали от родного дома He is to go Home. Он должен пойти домой. Jack left Home when he was 16. ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы leave one’s mark[leave one’s mark] {v. phr.} To leave an impression upon; influencesomeone. Tolstoy never won the Nobel Prize, but he left his mark onworld literature. See: MAKE ONE’S MARK....
38. Значение идиомы wide of the mark[wide of the mark] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Far from the target orthe thing aimed at. James threw a stone at the cat but it went wideof the mark. 2. Far from the truth; incorrect. You were wide ofthe mark when you said I did it, because Bill did it. Contrast: HITTHE BULL’S-EYE, HIT ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод идиомы in a tight spot / in a tough spot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in a tight spot / in a tough spot Перевод: в трудном положении, ситуации Пример: The man was in a tight spot after he lost his job. Мужчина находился в трудном положении, когда потерял работу....
40. Значение идиомы home plate[home plate] {n.} The base in baseball where the batter stands andthat a runner must touch to score. The runner slid across homeplate ahead of the tag to score a run....