Значение идиомы in practice

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1. Значение идиомы out of practice[out of practice] {adj. phr.} Not in proper condition; unable to dosomething well because of lack of practice. The basketball team gotout of practice during the Christmas holidays. Compare: OUT OF SHAPE. Contrast: IN PRACTICE....
2. Перевод слова practicePractice — практика, применение; привычка Перевод слова To put into practice — осуществлять, проводить в жизнь international practice — международная практика practice of trade — торговый обычай in practice — на практике, на деле, фактически I cannot be a votary to this Practice. Я не могу быть сторонником этой деятельности. The Practice threatens to become ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод идиомы out of practice, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out of practice Перевод: быть не в форме; плохо делать что-либо из-за отсутствия практики Пример: I am out of practice and I cannot play the trumpet very well at all. У меня уже давно не было практики и у меня совсем не получается хорошо играть на трубе....
4. Пословица / поговорка practice makes perfect — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: practice makes perfect Перевод: навык мастера ставит; дело мастера боится Пример: The tennis player believes that practice makes perfect and spends every evening playing tennis. Этот игрок в теннис считает, что навык мастера ставит, и он проводит каждый вечер за игрой в теннис....
5. Значение идиомы all in a day’s work[all in a day’s work] or [all in the day’s work] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Unpleasant or bad but to be expected; not harder than usual; not unusual. Keeping ants away from a picnic lunch is all in the day’s work. When the car had a flat tire, Father said that it was all in a ... Читать далее...
6. Adidas Doesn’t Want Players Who Practice ScientologyThe few people who do practice Scientology think of it as a religion, but it is considered a cult in many parts of the world, including Germany, which is why Adidas, a German sports clothing manufacturer, will cancel any sponsorship deal they have with a player if it turns out he has anything to do ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы what’s the big idea[what’s the big idea] or [what’s the idea] {informal} What is thepurpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are youdoing; how dare you. — Often used to question someone or somethingthat is not welcome. The Smith family painted their house red, white, and blue. What’s the big idea? What’s ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы the idea[the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} — Used in exclamations toshow that you do not like something. The idea! Thinking Mother wasmy sister! The very idea of Tom bringing that dirty dog into myclean house!...
9. Значение идиомы get on[get on] or [get onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To speak to roughly about something he did wrong; blame; scold. Mrs. Thompsongot on the girls for not keeping their rooms clean. The fans goton the new shortstop after he made several errors. Syn.: JUMP ON. 2.See: GET ALONG. 3. To grow older. Work seems harder these ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова actualActual — фактический, реальный Перевод слова Actual data — фактические данные, реальные данные actual immunity — реальный, фактически действующий иммунитет actual intent — действительное намерение I’m not joking. Those were his Actual words. Я не шучу. Таковы были его слова. The Actual turnout was over one million a year. Реальный объем выпускаемой продукции составил больше ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы kill off[kill off] {v.} To kill or end completely; destroy. The factorydumped poisonous wastes into the river and killed off the fish. The president suggested a new law to Congress but many members ofCongress were against the idea and they killed it off. Mother madeNancy practice her dancing an hour every day; Nancy got tired ofdancing ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы toy with an[toy with an] or [the idea] {v. phr.} To consider an idea or anoffer periodically without coming to a decision. He was toying withthe idea of accepting the company’s offer of the vice presidency inTokyo, but he was unable to decide....
13. Значение идиомы mean business[mean business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To decide strongly to do whatyou plan to do; really mean it; be serious. The boss said he wouldfire us if we didn’t work harder and he means business. When shewent to college to study, she meant business. He just liked thecompany of the other girls he dated, but this ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы pitch into[pitch into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with blows or words. He pitched into me with his fists. He pitched into the idea ofraising taxes. Syn.: LAY INTO, , RIP INTO. 2. To get to work at;work hard at. She pitched into the work and had the house cleanedup by noon. He pitched into his ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы wake-up call, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wake-up call Перевод: предупреждение, предостережение; событие, которое заставляет задуматься о чем-либо, пересмотреть что-либо, и т. п. Пример: «I got a D on my English test!» «Is it a wake-up call to work harder?» Я получил двойку за контрольную по английскому! — Ну хоть это заставит тебя заниматься усерднее?...
16. Значение идиомы tune-up[tune-up] {n.} 1. The adjusting or fixing of something to make it work safely and well. Father says the car needs atune-up before winter begins. 2. Exercise or practicing for thepurpose of getting ready; a trial before something. The team wentto the practice field for their last tune-up before the gametomorrow. Syn.: WARM UP....
17. Значение идиомы pass muster[pass muster] {v. phr.}, {informal} To pass a test or check-up; begood enough. After a practice period, Sam found that he was able topass muster as a lathe operator. His work was done carefully, soit always passed muster. Compare: MEASURE UP....
18. Значение идиомы get it[get it] or [something in] or [into one’s head] {v. phr.} To becomepossessed of an idea; develop a fixed idea. Jack got it into hishead to become a marine and nothing we could say would make him changehis mind....
19. Значение идиомы at issue[at issue] {adj. phr.} 1. In dispute; to be settled by debate, by vote, by battle, or by some other contest. His good name was at issue in the trial. The independence of the United States from England was at issue in the Revolutionary War. Compare: IN QUESTION. 2. Not in agreement; in conflict; opposing. ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова ideaIdea — идея, мысль, мнение Перевод слова What a funny idea! — что за странная мысль! preconceived idea — предвзятое мнение clear idea — ясное представление a brill idea — блестящая идея That’s the Idea! Вот именно! I don’t relish the Idea. Я не в восторге от этой идеи. I’m not saying it’s a bad ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы fly in the ointment[fly in the ointment] {n. phr.}, {informal} An unpleasant part of apleasant thing; something small that spoils your fun. We had a lotof fun at the beach; the only fly in the ointment was George’s cuttinghis foot on a piece of glass. Your new job sounds too good to betrue — interesting work, high pay, ... Читать далее...
22. Taking the Driving TestCesar: I just took the Driving test. See this? That’s my new License. May: You have to give me the Play-by-play. I’m taking the test next week and I’m Freaking out. Cesar: There’s nothing to worry about. It was easy. May: I’m not worried about the written test. It’s the driving test I’m worried about. ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы under construction[under construction] {adv. phr.} In the process of being built orrepaired. It is a good idea to take the train to work while theexpressway is under construction....
24. Значение идиомы the more — the more —[the more — the more —] or [the —er the —er] — Used in twohalves of a sentence to show that when there is more of the first, there is more of the second too. The more you eat. the fatter youwill get. Get your report in when you can; the sooner, thebetter. The bigger ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы bear down[bear down] {v.} 1. To press or push harder; work hard at; give full strength and attention. She is bearing down in her studies to win a scholarship. The baseball pitcher is bearing down. The pitcher bore down on the star batter. Teachers of the deaf bear down on English. The sergeant bears down on ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы clay pigeon[clay pigeon] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A popular target at practice shooting made of clay and roughly resembling a pigeon; an easy target that doesn’t move. All he can shoot is a clay pigeon. 2. A person who, like a clay pigeon in target practice, is immobilized or is in a sensitive position and is ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы nonstarter[nonstarter] {n.} An idea, plan, or project that doesn’t work or isobviously no good. His plan to start a new private school is anonstarter because he is unable to organize anything....
28. Значение идиомы take it[take it] {v. phr.} 1. To get an idea or impression; understandfrom what is said or done. — Usually used with «I». I take it fromyour silence that you don’t want to go. 2. {informal} To beartrouble, hard work, criticism; not give up or weaken. Henry couldcriticize and tease other boys, but he couldn’t take ... Читать далее...
29. A Russian, an Italian and an Irishman got out of workA Russian, an Italian and an Irishman got out of work and were deciding where to go for a drink. The Irishman said «Let’s all go to O’Learys. With every third round, the bartender will give each of us a free Guiness.» The Italian said «That sounds good, but if we go to Baldini’s with ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы get a grip on[get a grip on] {v. phr.} To take firm control of something. IfTim wants to keep his job, he had better get a grip on himself andstart working harder. Contrast: LOSE ONE’S GRIP....
31. Значение идиомы surefire[surefire] {adj.} Without fail; effective; bringing actual results. During a campaign the only surefire way to get the sympathy of thevoters is to mingle with them in person....
32. Значение идиомы cold war[cold war] {n.} A struggle that is carried on by other means and not by actual fighting; a war without shooting or bombing. After World War II, a cold war began between Russia and the United States....
33. Education as it is — Ценность образования без прикрасIn times of high unemployment, many people work hard for exams to give themselves a better chance of getting a good job. And there are only few high-fliers who have come to the top without being born with a silver spoon in their mouth and without getting A grades in their exams. So we see ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы do the trick[do the trick] {v. phr.}, {informal} To bring success in doing something; have a desired result. Jim was not passing in English, but he studied harder and that did the trick. The car wheels slipped on the ice, so Tom put sand under them, which did the trick. Compare: TURN THE TRICK....
35. Значение идиомы hard way[hard way] {n.} The harder or more punishing of two or more ways tosolve a problem, do something, or learn something. — Used with «the». The mayor refused the help of the crooks and won the election thehard way by going out to meet the people. The challenger found outthe hard way that the champion’s ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы photo finish[photo finish] {n. phr.} A close finish in a race of people oranimals, where the camera must decide the actual result, sometimes bymillimeters. The black horse was declared the winner in a photofinish....
37. Writing a StoryXavier: How’s your Novel coming along? Sara: It’s not. I Abandoned it for now. I think I Bit off more than I can chew. Now, I’m working on a short story. Xavier: That sounds interesting. Who are the main Characters? Sara: I’m not sure yet. Character development is really important so I need to give ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы pep talk[pep talk] {n.}, {informal} A speech that makes people feel good sothey will try harder and not give up. The football coach gave theteam a pep talk. Mary was worried about her exams, but felt betterafter the teacher’s pep talk....
39. SunChips’ New 100% Compostable Bag Is Hilariously, Ear-Damagingly LoudThere’s one kinda big problem with SunChips’ new 100% compostable bag: It’s noisy as Hell. An Air Force pilot says it’s louder than the cockpit of his jet, and this video test pegs it at a potentially damaging 95 decibels. Yes, this bag of chips crinkles up to 95 decibels, about five dB higher than ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы all in[all in] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very tired; exhausted. The players were all in after their first afternoon of practice. Syn.: PLAYED OUT, WORN OUT....