Значение идиомы it never rains but it pours

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1. Пословица / поговорка it never rains but it pours — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: it never rains but it pours Перевод: стало накрапывать — ожидай ливня Эквивалент в русском языке: пришла беда — отворяй ворота; беда не приходит одна Пример: It never rains but it pours and we have recently had many problems with our house. Беда не приходит одна, и за последнее время у нас ... Читать далее...
2. Пословица / поговорка when it rains it pours — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: when it rains it pours Перевод: стало накрапывать — ожидай ливня Эквивалент в русском языке: пришла беда — отворяй ворота; беда не приходит одна Пример: When it rains it pours and much time was spent dealing with problem after problem caused by the new accounting system. Беда не приходит одна, много времени ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы cut the mustard[cut the mustard] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do well enough in what needs to be done; to succeed. His older brothers and sisters helped Max through high school, but he couldn’t cut the mustard in college....
4. Значение идиомы sick and tired[sick and tired] {adj.} 1. Feeling strong dislike for somethingrepeated or continued too long; exasperated; annoyed. Jane was sickand tired of always having to wait for Bill, so when he didn’t arriveon time she left without him. John is sick and tired of having hisstudies interrupted. I’ve been studying all day, and I’m sick andtired ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb[God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb] {literary} A person who isalready helpless will not have more trouble; you will not have moretrouble than you can bear. After Mr. Smith lost his job, theSmith’s house caught fire, but the fire was put out before much harmwas done. Mr. Smith said, «God tempers the wind ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова proverbProverb — пословица, притча Перевод слова Vulgar proverb — народная пословица be a proverb and a byword — быть притчей во языцех grow into a proverb — войти в пословицу Her grandfather has a Proverb for every occasion. У ее деда была пословица на каждый случай в жизни. He should take care not to be ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы a friend in need is a friend indeed[a friend in need is a friend indeed] A genuine friend on whom one can always depend. — A proverb; often shortened to «a friend in need…» When John’s house burned down, his neighbor Jim helped him and his family with shelter, food and clothing. John said, «Jim, a friend in need is a friend ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы get in on the[get in on the] or [one’s act] {v. phr.} To do something becauseothers are engaged in the same act; join others. John’s business issucceeding so well that both of his brothers want to get in on theact....
9. Перевод слова sickSick — больной, болезненный Перевод слова Sick condition — болезненное состояние sick years — годы болезни to heal the sick — лечить больных He is off Sick today. Его сегодня нет, он болеет. He was Sick in the car. В машине его стошнило. You’re Sick! Вы ненормальный!...
10. Значение идиомы as far as[as far as] or [so far as] {adv. phr.} 1. To the degree or amount that; according to what, how much, or how far. John did a good job as far as he went, but he did not finish it. So far as the weather is concerned, I do not think it matters. As far ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы stare in the face[stare in the face] {n. phr.} 1. To be about to meet or to happento Grandmother became very sick and death was staring her inthe face. Defeat stared them in the face, but the soldiers foughton bravely. 2. To be easy to see; be plain. Are you looking foryour pencil? It’s on your desk, staring ... Читать далее...
12. Waxing eloquent on the sins of the fleshWaxing eloquent on the sins of the flesh, the dynamic young preacher raised himself to full height, leaned over the pulpit and boomed, «Brothers and sisters, if there are any among you who have committed adultery, may your tongue cleave to the woof of your mouf!»...
13. Значение идиомы a little knowledge is a dangerous thing[a little knowledge is a dangerous thing] {literary} A person who knows a little about something may think he knows it all and make bad mistakes. — A proverb. John has read a book on driving a car and now he thinks he can drive. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing....
14. Значение идиомы it is an ill wind that blows nobody good[it is an ill wind that blows nobody good] No matter how bad ahappening is, someone can usually gain something from it. — A proverb. When Fred got hurt in the game John got a chance to play. It’s anill wind that blows nobody good....
15. Значение идиомы take ill[take ill] or [take sick] {v.} To become sick. Father took sickjust before his birthday. — Used in the passive with the samemeaning. The man was taken ill on the train....
16. Значение идиомы look a gift horse in the mouth[look a gift horse in the mouth] To complain if a gift is notperfect. — A proverb. Usually used with a negative. John gave Joe abaseball but Joe complained that the ball was old. His father told himnot to look a gift horse in the mouth....
17. Значение идиомы crow before one is out of the woods[crow before one is out of the woods] {v. phr.} To be glad or brag before you are safe from danger or trouble. — Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb, «Don’t crow before you are out of the woods.» John thought his team would win because the game was almost over, but ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы hot water[hot water] {n.} {informal} Trouble. — Used with «in», «into»,»out», «of». John’s thoughtless remark about religion got John intoa lot of hot water. It was the kind of trouble where it takes afriend to get you out of hot water....
19. Значение идиомы cry before one is hurt[cry before one is hurt] or [holler before one is hurt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To complain when there is no reason for it; become upset because you are worried or afraid. — Used in negative sentences. When Billy went to the barber, he began to cry before the barber cut his hair and his father ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы in kind[in kind] {adv. phr.} In a similar way; with the same kind ofthing. My neighbor pays me in kind for walking her dog. Lowreturned Mary’s insult in kind....
21. Значение идиомы as — as —[as — as —] — Used with an adjective or adverb in a comparison or with the effect of a superlative. John is as tall as his father now. I didn’t do as badly today as I did yesterday. John’s father gave him a hard job and told him to do as well as possible. ... Читать далее...
22. Presidential Election worriesPresidential Election’2000 Dear Abby, I am a sailor in the US Coast Guard. My parents live in the suburb of Philadelphia and one of my sisters, who lives in Bensenville, is married to a transvestite. My father and mother have recently been arrested for growing and selling marijuana and are currently dependent on my other ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод идиомы make someone sick, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: make someone sick Перевод: вызывать у кого-либо отвращение Пример: The attitude of the woman next door makes me sick. Отношение женщины, которая живет по соседству, вызывает у меня отвращения....
24. Семья, РодственникиФразы на английском языке про семью и детей. Are you married? Вы женаты (замужем)? No, I’m single. Нет, я не женат (незамужем). I am married. Я женат (замужем). My wife is a teacher. Моя жена — учительница. She divorced her husband. Она развелась со своим мужем. Do you have children? У Вас есть дети? Do ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы on the road[on the road] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Traveling; moving from oneplace to another. When we go on vacation, we take a lunch to eatwhile on the road. Mr. Smith is on the road for his insurancecompany. 2. Changing; going from one condition to another. Marywas very sick for several weeks, but now she is ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы for the best[for the best] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} good or best; not bad asthought; lucky; well, happily. Maybe it’s for the best that yourteam lost; now you know how the other boys felt. John’s parentsthought it would be for the best if he stayed out of school for therest of the year. Often used in the ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы over the hump[over the hump] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Past the most difficultpart; past the crisis; out of danger. Mary was failing math, butshe is over the hump now. John was very sick after his accident, hut he’s over the hump. When Mr. Smith was out of work it lookedas if his family would have to go on ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы actions speak louder than words[actions speak louder than words] What you do shows your character better and is more important than what you say. — A proverb. John promised to help me, but he didn’t. Actions speak louder than words. Joe is very quiet, but actions speak louder than words. He is the best player on the team....
29. Marriage-family. Женитьба, замужество, семья, возрастЖенитьба, замужество She is married. Она замужем. He got married. Он женился. Are you married? Ты замужем? / Ты женат? Whom is he married to? На ком он женат? They are engaged. Они помолвлены. Семья Do you have children? У тебя есть дети? Yes, I have two kids / children. Да, у меня двое детей. ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы fed up[fed up] also [fed to the gills] or [fed tothe teeth] {adj. phr.} Having had too much of something; at the end ofyour patience; disgusted; bored; tired. People get fed up withanyone who brags all the time. I’ve had enough of his complaints. I’m fed up. He was fed to the teeth with television and ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы next door[next door] {adv.} or {adj.} 1. In or to the next house orapartment. He lived next door to me. She telephoned next doorto ask about John. The house next door caught fire. 2. Veryclose. — Used with «to». The sick man was next door to death. Printing secrets about our country’s missiles is next door ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы in case[in case] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In order to be prepared; as aprecaution; if there is need. — Usually used in the phrase «just incase». The bus is usually on time, but start early, just in case. The big dog was tied up, but John carried a stick, just in case. 2. [in case] or ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы a little[a little] {n.} or {adj.} A small amount ; some. — Usually «a little» is different in meaning from «little», which emphasizes the negative; «a little» means «some»; but «little» means «not much». We say «We thought that the paper was all gone, but a little was left.» But we say, «We thought we still ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы plan on[plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы make out[make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for ; fill out. The teacher made outthe report cards and gave them to the students to take home. Mrs. Smith gave the clerk in the store some money and the clerk made out areceipt. 2. To see, hear, or understand by trying hard. It wasdark, ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы visiting nurse[visiting nurse] {n.} A nurse who goes from home to home takingcare of sick people or giving help with other health problems. After John returned home from the hospital, the visiting nurse cameeach day to change his bandages....
37. Значение идиомы up to[up to] {prep.} 1. As far, as deep, or as high as. The water inthe pond was only up to John’s knees. Mary is small and just comesup to Bill’s chest. The shovel sank in the soft mud all the way upto the handle. 2. Close to; approaching. The team did not play upto its ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы John Hancock[John Hancock] or [John Henry] {n.}, {informal} Your signature;your name in writing. The man said, «Put your John Hancock on thispaper.» Joe felt proud when he put his John Henry on his veryfirst driver’s license....
39. Значение идиомы in return[in return] {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; aspayment; in recognition or exchange. — Often used with «for». Budgave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return. The ladyhelped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother often invited herto dinner. How much did John give you in return for ... Читать далее...
40. A great new hearing aidJohn: I got this great new hearing aid the other day. Mary: Are you wearing it now? John: Yup. Cost me four thousand dollars, though. But it’s top of the line. Mary: What kind is it? John: Twelve-thirty....