Значение идиомы inch along

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1. Значение идиомы inch[inch] See: BY INCHES, EVERY INCH, GIVE ONE AN INCH AND HE WILLTAKE A MILE, WITHIN AN ACE OF or WITHIN AN INCH OF, WITHIN AN INCH OFONE’S LIFE....
2. Значение идиомы within an inch of one’s life[within an inch of one’s life] {adv. phr.} Until you are almostdead; near to dying. The bear clawed the hunter within an inch ofhis life. Often used after «to». The prize fighter was beaten towithin an inch of his life....
3. Перевод слова inchInch — дюйм, высота Перевод слова A man of inches — мужчина высокого роста square inch — квадратный дюйм inch by inch — мало-помалу, понемногу Caleb’s face fell a full Inch. Лицо Калеба вытянулось на целый дюйм. We Inched along in heavy traffic. Мы медленно двигались в плотном автомобильном потоке. Give him an Inch and ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы give one an inch, and he will take a mile[give one an inch, and he will take a mile] If you give some peoplea little or yield anything, they will want more and more; some peopleare never satisfied. I gave Billy a bite of candy and he wantedmore and more. If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile. Thecounselor said to Jack, ... Читать далее...
5. Пословица / поговорка give (someone) an inch and they will take a mile — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: give (someone) an inch and they will take a mile Перевод: дашь палец — всю руку откусит; положи палец в рот — всю руку откусит Эквивалент в русском языке: посади свинью за стол, она и ноги на стол Пример: The teacher was always strict in his classroom. He knew that if he ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы within an ace of[within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly. Tim came within an aceof losing the election. John was within an inch of drowning beforehe was pulled out of the water. Compare: BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH....
7. Перевод слова proceedProceed — продолжать, направляться Перевод слова To proceed northwardly — направляться на север to proceed on a journey — продолжать путешествие before we proceed any further — прежде чем продолжить We may not be able to Proceed as planned. Мы не в состоянии продолжать так как запланировали(ранее). It gives a clue as to how to ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова electricityElectricity — электричество Перевод слова Electricity bill — счет за электричество to generate electricity — давать электричество to conduct electricity — проводить электричество Water transmits Electricity. Вода проводит электричество. Electricity makes your hair bristle. Электричество поднимает волосы дыбом. The wire is charged with Electricity. Этот провод под напряжением. rel=»nofollow»>...
9. Значение идиомы box office[box office] {n.}, {informal} 1. The place at movies and theaters where tickets may be purchased just before the performance instead of having ordered them through the telephone or having bought them at a ticket agency. No need to reserve the seats; we can pick them up at the box office. 2. A best-selling movie, ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы give up the ship[give up the ship] {v. phr.} To stop fighting and surrender; stoptrying or hoping to do something. «Don’t give up the ship, John,»said his father when John failed a test....
11. Значение идиомы time and a half[time and a half] {n. phr.} Pay given to a worker at a rate halfagain as much as he usually gets. John got time and a half when heworked beyond his usual quitting time. Tom gets one dollar forregular pay and a dollar and a half for time and a half....
12. Значение идиомы size up[size up] {v.}, {informal} To decide what one thinks about ; to form an opinion about. Give Joe an hourto size up the situation and he’ll tell you what to do next. Ourcoach went to New York to size up the team we’ll face in ourhomecoming game. Compare: TAKE STOCK....
13. Значение идиомы half[half] See: GO HALVES, GO OFF HALF-COCKED also GO OFF AT HALF COCK, IN HALF, SIX OF ONE AND HALF-A-DOZEN OF THE OTHER, TIME AND A HALF, TOO-BY HALF....
14. Значение идиомы eke out[eke out] {v.} 1. To fill out or add a little to; increase alittle. Mr. Jones eked out a country teacher’s small salary byhunting and trapping in the winter. The modest meal was eked outwith bread and milk. 2. To get by hard work; to earn withdifficulty. Fred eked out a bare living by farming ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы in half[in half] {adv. phr.} 1. Into two equal parts. The ticket takerat the football game tore the tickets in half. Mother cut theapple in half so each child could have an equal share. Syn.: IN TWO.2. To half the size before; to one half as big. As a punishment, Father cut Bob’s allowance in half....
16. Значение идиомы work out[work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. ... Читать далее...
17. 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 ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы half-and-half[half-and-half ] {adj.} As much one thing as the other. Weasked the coach if more boys than girls were interested in debating, and he said it was about half-and-half. The show last night wasneither very good nor very poor — just half-and-half. Compare:FIFTY-FIFTY....
19. Значение идиомы fifty-fifty[fifty-fifty ] {adj.}, {informal} 1. Divided or shared equally. It will be a fifty-fifty arrangement; half the money for me and halffor you. 2. Half for and half against; half good and half bad. There is only a fifty-fifty chance that we will win the game. Compare: HALF AND HALF....
20. It is worth tryingA 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.» ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы sore spot[sore spot] or [sore point] {n.} A weak or sensitive part; asubject or thing about which someone becomes angry or upset easily. Don’t ask Uncle John why his business failed; it’s a sore spot withhim. Compare: WHERE THE SHOE PINCHES....
22. Значение идиомы build up[build up] {v.} 1. To make out of separate pieces or layers; construct from parts. Johnny built up a fort out of large balls of snow. Lois built up a cake of three layers. 2. To cover over or fill up with buildings. The fields where Tom’s father played as a boy are all built ... Читать далее...
23. SensormaticIs everyone out in net land familiar with Sensormatic? They are the company that make the large plastic clips that set off alarms when you exit a department store. I used to work for a department store and the is what we did. Open up the clip and remove the shiny piece of paper. It ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы missing link[missing link] n. 1. Something needed to complete a group; amissing part of a chain of things. A 1936 penny was the missinglink in John’s collection of pennies. The detective hunted for thefact that was the missing link in the case. 2. An unknown extinctanimal that was supposed to be a connection between man and ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы charge something to something[charge something to something] {v.} 1. To place the blame on; make responsible for. John failed to win a prize, but he charged it to his lack of experience. The coach charged the loss of the game to the team’s disobeying his orders. 2. To buy something on the credit of. Mrs. Smith bought a ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы get behind[get behind] {v.} 1. To go too slowly: be late; do something tooslowly. The post office got behind in delivering Christmas mail. Syn.: FALL BEHIND. Contrast: KEEP UP. 2. {informal} To support; help. A club is much better if members get behind their leaders. Wegot behind Mary to be class president. Compare: BACK OF. 3.{informal} ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы card up one’s sleeve[card up one’s sleeve] {n. phr.}, {informal} Another help, plan, or argument kept back and produced if needed; another way to do something. John knew his mother would lend him money if necessary, but he kept that card up his sleeve. Bill always has a card up his sleeve, so when his first plan failed ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы half a mind[half a mind] also [half a notion] {n. phr.}, {informal} A wish orplan that you have not yet decided to act on; a thought of possiblydoing something. — Used after «have» or «with» and before «to» and aninfinitive. I have half a mind to stop studying and walk over tothe brook. Jerry went home with ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы go off half-cocked[go off half-cocked] also [go off at half cock] {v. phr.},{informal} To act or speak before getting ready; to do something toosoon. Bill often goes off half cocked. Mr. Jones was thinkingabout quilting his job, but his wife told him not to go at half cock....
30. Значение идиомы slow burn[slow burn] {n.}, {informal} A slowly increasing feeling of anger. The boys kept teasing John, and watched him do a slow burn. Barbara’s slow burn ended only when Mary explained themisunderstanding....
31. Перевод идиомы slowly but surely, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: slowly but surely Перевод: медленно, но верно Пример: Slowly but surely we are preparing for our holiday next month. Медленно, но верно, мы готовимся к нашему отпуску в следующем месяце....
32. It seems that Ken Starr is dropping all sexual allegationsIt seems that Ken Starr is dropping all sexual allegations against President Clinton. It all stems from the Paula Jones case. The spokesperson remarked that it would be impossible for a woman with a six inch nose to give a blow job to a person with a three inch dick....
33. Значение идиомы go to it![go to it!] {v. phr.} An expression of encouragement meaning goahead; proceed. «Go to it!» my father cried enthusiastically, whenI told him I had decided to become a doctor....
34. Значение идиомы drive at[drive at] {v.} To try or want to say; mean. — Used in the present participle. John did not understand what the coach was driving at. He had been talking for half an hour before anyone realized what he was driving at....
35. My SchoolВ топике Моя школа я рассказываю о школе, которую я недавно окончил. Здесь я привожу описание здания школы, школьного двора, всех 3-х этажей моей школы и описываю оформление стен в коридорах школы. Из топика вы узнаете о моих любимых (и не очень) предметах и об отношениях с моими одноклассниками. I’ve just graduated and I would ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы lord it over[lord it over] {v. phr.} To act as the superior and master of;dominate; be bossy over; control. John learned early to lord itover other children. The office manager lorded it over the clerksand typists....
37. Jokes About The Irishmen«Hey,» said a new arrival in the pub, «I’ve got some great Irish jokes.» «Before you start,» said the big bloke in the corner, «, I’m Irish.» «Don’t worry,» said the newcomer, «I’ll tell them slowly.» Two Irishmen were sitting in a four engined plane flying back from a shopping trip to Paris when the ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы bargain for[bargain for] or [bargain on] {v.} To be ready for; expect. When John started a fight with the smaller boy he got more than he bargained for. The final cost of building the house was much more than they had bargained on. Compare: COUNT ON....
39. Значение идиомы half the battle[half the battle] {n. phr.} A large part of the work. When youwrite an essay for class, making the outline is half the battle. To see your faults and decide to change is half the battle ofself-improvement....
40. Значение идиомы feel one’s way[feel one’s way] {v. phr.} To proceed cautiously by trial anderror; probe. I won’t ask her to marry me directly; I will feel myway first....