Значение идиомы inch

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1. 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... ...
2. Перевод слова inch Inch – 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... ...
3. 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... ...
4. Пословица / поговорка give (someone) an inch and they will take a mile – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / 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... ...
5. Значение идиомы inch along [inch along] {v. phr.} To. proceed slowly and withdifficulty. When the electricity failed, it took John half an hourto inch his way along the corridors of the office building....
6. Значение идиомы life [life] See: BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, BIG AS LIFE, CAT HAS NINELIVES, CHARMED LIFE, COME ALIVE OT COME TO LIFE, FACTS OF LIFE, FORDEAR LIFE, FOR THE LIFE OF ONE,... ...
7. Значение идиомы by inches [by inches] {adv. phr.} By small or slow degrees; little by little; gradually. The river was rising by inches. They got a heavy wooden beam under the barn for a... ...
8. Значение идиомы miss by a mile [miss by a mile] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To shoot at something andbe far from hitting it; not hit near. Jack’s first shot missed thetarget by a mile. 2. To... ...
9. Значение идиомы miss is as good as a mile [miss is as good as a mile] It is the same if one fails or missessomething by much or by little. – A proverb. We thought Tom had ahome run... ...
10. 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... ...
11. It seems that Ken Starr is dropping all sexual allegations It 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... ...
12. Guessing a Number Angela: Hey, look at this. This restaurant is holding a Contest. If you can Guess the number of Marbles in this bowl, you’ll get a free meal every day for... ...
13. Reward these soldiers for their work A British General had sent some of his men off to fight for their country in the Falkland Island Crisis. Upon returning to England from the South American island, three... ...
14. Значение идиомы mile markers [mile markers] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} Smallsigns along interstate highways usually bearing a number. TheSmokey is located at 131 mile marker....
15. Значение идиомы allow for [allow for] {v.} To provide for; leave room for; give a chance to; permit. She cut the skirt four inches longer to allow for a wide hem. Democracy allows for... ...
16. Перевод слова mile Mile – миля Перевод слова For miles around – на мили вокруг a mile long – длиной в одну милю to pass a mile – пройти милю He was Miles... ...
17. A few questions and answers Q. What should you do if your girlfriend starts smoking? A. Slow down and use a lubricant. Q. What’s six inches long, two inches wide, and drives women wild? A.... ...
18. Shopping for a Television Byung: This is what I’m talking about! It’s time To upgrade to a Big-screen TV and this is the perfect place to buy one. Nelly: They certainly have a large... ...
19. Shopping for a Television Byung: This is what I’m talking about! It’s time To upgrade to a Big-screen TV and this is the perfect place to buy one. Nelly: They certainly have a large... ...
20. A new tax Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Washington, D. C. To: All Male Taxpayers RE: Notice of increase of tax payment Form 1040 – P The only thing that the... ...
21. Значение идиомы cancel out [cancel out] {v.} To destroy the effect of; balance or make useless. The boy got an “A” in history to cancel out the “C” he got in arithmetic. Our track... ...
22. Значение идиомы give one’s due [give one’s due] {v. phr.} To be fair to, give creditthat deserves. The boxer who lost gave the new championhis due. We should give a good worker his due. Compare:... ...
23. The story with the moral In the dead of summer a fly was resting on a leaf beside a lake. He was a hot, dry fly who said to no one in particular, “Gosh! If... ...
24. Значение идиомы give it to [give it to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To give punishment to; beat. The crowd yelled for the wrestler to give it to his opponent. Syn.: LET HAVE IT. 2. To... ...
25. Значение идиомы to scale [to scale] {adv. phr.} In the same proportions as in the true size;in the same shape, but not the same size. The statue was made toscale, one inch to a... ...
26. Значение идиомы fall short [fall short] {v.} To fail to reach ; not succeed. Hisjump fell three inches short of the world record. The movie fellshort of expectations. Contrast: MEASURE UP....
27. Значение идиомы lay down [lay down] {v.} 1. To let be taken; give up orsurrender. The general told the troops to lay downtheir arms. He was willing to lay down his life for his... ...
28. Значение идиомы set forth [set forth] {v.}, {formal} 1. To explain exactly or clearly. ThePresident set forth his plans in a television talk. 2. To start to gosomewhere; begin a trip. The troop set... ...
29. Значение идиомы charmed life [charmed life] {n.} A life often saved from danger; a life full of lucky escapes. He was in two airplane accidents, but he had a charmed life. During the war... ...
30. Значение идиомы give one a ring [give one a ring] also {informal} [give a buzz] To call on thetelephone. Mrs. Jacobs promised to give her husband a ring in theafternoon. Alice will give her friend a... ...
31. Значение идиомы by the skin of one’s teeth [by the skin of one’s teeth] {adv. phr.} By a narrow margin; with no room to spare; barely. The drowning man struggled, and I got him to land by the... ...
32. Значение идиомы at all hazards [at all hazards] {adv. phr.} With no regard for danger; at any risk; regardless of the chances you must take. The racer meant to win the 500-mile race at all... ...
33. Значение идиомы feel up to something [feel up to something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To feel adequatelyknowledgeable, strong, or equipped to handle a given task. Do youfeel up to jogging a mile a day with me? Contrast:... ...
34. Значение идиомы jaw drop [jaw drop] or [jaw drop a mile] {informal} Mouth fall wide openwith surprise. – Used with a possessive. Tom’s jaw dropped a milewhen he won the prize....
35. Значение идиомы hats off to [hats off to] or [one’s hat is off to] {truncated phr.}, {informal}Used to recognize and praise a job well-done. Hats off to anyonewho runs the twenty-six mile race. My hat... ...
36. Значение идиомы big as life [big as life] or [large as life] {adj. phr.} 1. or [life-size] The same size as the living person or thing. The statue of Jefferson was big as life. The... ...
37. Значение идиомы give a hard time [give a hard time] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To give trouble by whatyou do or say; complain. Jane gave her mother a hard time on thebus by fighting with her... ...
38. Значение идиомы give off [give off] {v.} To send out; let out; put forth. Rotten eggsgive off a bad smell. Burning leaves give off thick smoke. Syn.:GIVE OUT....
39. Значение идиомы give of oneself [give of oneself] {v. phr.}, {literary} To give your time andeffort to help others. You should give of yourself sometimes. During World War II, Governor Baldwin gave of himself by... ...
40. Значение идиомы quite a little [quite a little] or {informal} [quite a bit] also {formal} [not alittle] {n.} or {adj. phr.} Rather a large amount; rather much; morethan a little. We are not finished; quite... ...