Значение идиомы knee-deep

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1. Значение идиомы up to the chin in [up to the chin in] or [in — up to the chin] {adj. phr.},{informal} Used also with “ears”, “elbows”, “eyes” or “knees” insteadof “chin”, and with a possessive instead of “the”. 1. Having a big orimportant part in; guilty of; not innocent of; deeply in. Was Tommixed up in that trouble last night? He was […]...
2. Перевод слова knee Knee – колено Перевод слова Knee bend – коленный сгиб to form a knee – сгибаться под углом knee guard – наколенник trick knee – поврежденное колено I fell down and hurt my Knee. Я упал и повредил колено. Daddy, can I sit on your Knee? Папа, могу я посидеть у тебя на коленях? I […]...
3. Значение идиомы knee-high to a grasshopper [knee-high to a grasshopper] also [knee-high to a duck] {adj. phr.}, {informal} As tall as a very small child; very young. Charles started reading when he was knee-high to a grasshopper. I’ve known Mary ever since she was knee-high to a duck....
4. Значение идиомы in deep [in deep] {adj. phr.} Seriously mixed up in something, especiallytrouble. George began borrowing small sums of money to bet onhorses, and before he knew it he was in deep. Compare: DEEP WATER, UPTO THE CHIN IN....
5. Значение идиомы skin-deep [skin-deep] {adj.} Only on the surface; not having any deep orhonest meaning; not really or closely connected with what it seems tobelong to. Mary’s friendliness with Joan is only skin-deep. Ralph crammed for the test and got a good grade, but his knowledge ofthe lesson is only skin-deep. Contrast: BRED IN THE BONE....
6. Значение идиомы between the devil and the deep blue sea [between the devil and the deep blue sea] or {literary} [between two fires] or [between a rock and a hard place] {adv. phr.} Between two dangers or difficulties, not knowing what to do. The pirates had to fight and be killed or give up and be hanged; they were between the devil and the deep […]...
7. Пословица / поговорка still waters run deep / still waters have deep bottoms – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: still waters run deep / still waters have deep bottoms Перевод: тихие воды глубоки Эквивалент в русском языке: в тихом омуте черти водятся Пример: The salesman was very quiet but still waters run deep and away from work he was the most knowledgeable and emotional person that you could meet. Этот продавец […]...
8. Пословица / поговорка between the devil and the deep sea / between the devil and the deep blue sea – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: between the devil and the deep sea / between the devil and the deep blue sea Перевод: между дьяволом и морской пучиной (т. е. в безвыходном положении) Эквивалент в русском языке: между двух огней; между молотом и наковальней Пример: We are between the devil and the deep blue sea. If we increase […]...
9. Пословица / поговорка beauty is only skin deep / beauty is but skin deep – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: beauty is only skin deep / beauty is but skin deep Перевод: красота обманчива; нельзя судить по наружности Эквивалент в русском языке: не с лица воду пить Пример: The woman is not beautiful but beauty is only skin deep and her personality is wonderful. Эта женщина не очень красивая, но нельзя судить […]...
10. Значение идиомы still waters run deep [still waters run deep] Quiet people probably are profoundthinkers. – A proverb. He doesn’t say much, but he sure lookssmart. Well, still waters run deep, isn’t that true?...
11. Значение идиомы go off the deep end [go off the deep end] or [go overboard] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toact excitedly and without careful thinking. John has gone off thedeep end about owning a motorcycle. Mike warned his roommate notto go off the deep end and get married. Some girls go overboardfor handsome movie and television actors....
12. Значение идиомы go about [go about] {v.} 1. To be busy with; keep busy at or working on;start working on; do. Bobby is going about his homework veryseriously tonight. Just go about your business and don’t keeplooking out of the window. How will you go about building the birdhouse? Syn.: GO AT. 2a. To move from one place or […]...
13. Перевод слова deep Deep – глубокий Перевод слова Deep wrinkles – глубокие морщины deep grass – высокая трава deep bow – глубокий поклон I am Deep in debt. Я по уши в долгах. He has a Deep voice. У него низкий голос. The well was forty feet Deep. Глубина колодца составляла 40 футов. Интересные факты Deep Purple – […]...
14. Перевод идиомы in deep water, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in deep water Перевод: быть в беде, иметь неприятности Пример: The boy is in deep water because of his problems at school. У этого мальчика неприятности из-за проблем в школе....
15. Перевод идиомы deep water, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: deep water Перевод: серьезные проблемы или сложности Пример: The boy will be in deep water if he does not tell us where he spent the money. У мальчика будут серьезные проблемы, если он не скажет нам, куда потратил деньги....
16. Значение идиомы neck [neck] See: BREATHE DOWN ONE’S NECK, BREAK ONE’S NECK, CATCH IT INTHE NECK or GET IT IN THE NECK, PAIN IN THE NECK, SAVE ONE’S NECK, STICK ONE’S NECK OUT....
17. Значение идиомы neck and neck [neck and neck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Equal or nearly equal ina race or contest; abreast; tied. At the end of the race the twohorses were neck and neck. For months John and Harry seemed to beneck and neck in Alice’s favor. Compare: NIP AND TUCK....
18. Значение идиомы catch it in the neck [catch it in the neck] or [get it in the neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be blamed or punished. Tom got it in the neck because he forgot to close the windows when it rained. Students get it in the neck when they lose library books. Compare: CATCH IT, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE....
19. Значение идиомы cross a bridge before one comes to it [cross a bridge before one comes to it] {v. phr.} To worry about future events or trouble before they happen. – Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb. “Can I be a soldier when I grow up, Mother?” asked Johnny. “Don’t cross that bridge until you come to it,” said his mother. Compare: […]...
20. Значение идиомы in one’s element [in one’s element] {adv. phr.} 1. In one’s natural surroundings. The deep-sea fish is in his element in deep ocean water. 2. Whereyou can do your best. John is in his element working on the farm. Compare: AT HOME 2. Contrast: OUT OF ONE’S ELEMENT....
21. 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....
22. Значение идиомы borrow trouble [borrow trouble] {v. phr.} To worry for nothing about trouble that may not come; make trouble for yourself needlessly. Don’t borrow trouble by worrying about next year. It’s too far away. You are borrowing trouble if you try to tell John what to do. Compare: ASK FOR, CROSS ONE’S BRIDGES BEFORE ONE COMES TO THEM, […]...
23. Перевод сленгового выражения go off the deep end, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: go off the deep end Перевод: заходить слишком далеко; сделать что-нибудь безумное, сумасшедшее Синоним: lose one’s mind Пример: My mom has always collected dolls, but I’m afraid she’s gone off the deep end – she buys 10 dolls a day on eBay! Моя мама всегда собирала кукол, но, я боюсь, что зашла слишком […]...
24. Значение идиомы save one’s neck [save one’s neck] or [save one’s skin] {v. phr.}, {slang} To savefrom danger or trouble. The fighter planes saved our skins whilethe army was landing from the ships. Betty saved Tim’s neck bytyping his report for him; without her help he could not have finishedon time....
25. Значение идиомы dance to another tune [dance to another tune] {v. phr.} To talk or act differently, usually better because things have changed; be more polite or obedient because you are forced to do it. Johnny refused to do his homework but punishment made him dance to another tune. Compare: CHANGE ONE’S TUNE, SING A DIFFERENT TUNE....
26. Значение идиомы riding for a fall [riding for a fall] {adj. phr.} Behaving in an overconfident waythat is likely to lead to trouble; being too sure of yourself; doingsomething dangerous. The student who does not study for exams isriding for a fall. Mr. Smith has borrowed too much money on hishome. He is riding for a fall. Compare: COME A CROPPER....
27. Значение идиомы millstone around one’s neck [millstone around one’s neck] {n. phr.} An intolerable burden. Max said that his old car was a millstone around his neck. Compare:MONKEY ON ONE’S BACK....
28. Значение идиомы go to the trouble [go to the trouble] or [take the trouble] {v. phr.} To make troubleor extra work for yourself; bother. John told Mr. Brown not to goto the trouble of driving him home. Since your aunt took thetrouble to get you a nice birthday present, the least you can do is tothank her. Compare: PUT OUT....
29. Значение идиомы albatross around one’s neck [albatross around one’s neck] {n. phr.}, {literary} Guilt, the haunting past, an unforgettable problem. Even though it was an accident, John’s father’s death has been an albatross around John’s neck. Compare: MONKEY ON ONE’S BACK....
30. My dog ate my homework “Johnny, where’s your homework?” Miss Martin said sternly to the little boy while holding out her hand. “My dog ate it,” was his solemn response. “Johnny, I’ve been a teacher for eighteen years. Do you really expect me to believe that?” “It’s true, Miss Martin, I swear,” insisted Johnny. “I had to force him, but […]...
31. Значение идиомы monkey on one’s back [monkey on one’s back] {n. phr.}, {informal} An unsolved or naggingproblem. “My math course is a real monkey on my back,” Jackcomplained. Compare: ALBATROSS AROUND ONE’S NECK, MILLSTONE AROUNDONE’S NECK....
32. Перевод идиомы neck and neck, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: neck and neck Перевод: голова в голову, наравне, не отставая (особенно в спорте, состязании, соревновании) Пример: The two teams were neck and neck in the race to win the national championship. Две команды шли наравне в гонке за выигрыш в национальном первенстве....
33. Значение идиомы in a hole [in a hole] or [in a spot] {adj. phr.}, {informal} In anembarrassing or difficult position; in some trouble. When therestaurant cook left at the beginning of the busy season, it put therestaurant owner in a hole. Compare: BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL, IN THEHOLE....
34. Значение идиомы nip and tuck [nip and tuck] {adj. or adv.}, {informal} Evenly matched; hardfought to the finish. The game was nip and tuck until the lastminute. A was a nip and tuck race right to the finish line. The two salesmen fought nip and tuck for the contract all the way. Compare: NECK AND NECK....
35. Значение идиомы up the creek [up the creek] or [up the creek without a paddle] {adj. phr.},{informal} In trouble or difficulty and unable to do anything aboutit; stuck. Father said that if the car ran out of gas in the middleof the desert, we would be up the creek without a paddle. I’ll beup the creek if I don’t pass […]...
36. Значение идиомы out like a light [out like a light] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Fast asleep; to sleepvery quickly. Tom got so much fresh air and exercise that he wentout like a light as soon as he lay down. As soon as the lightswere turned off, Johnny was out like a light. 2. In a faint;unconscious. Johnny was hit by a […]...
37. Значение идиомы catch up [catch up] {v.} 1. To take or pick up suddenly; grab. She caught up the book from the table and ran out of the room. 2. To capture or trap in a situation; concern or interest very much. – Usually used in the passive with “in”. The Smith family was caught up in the war […]...
38. Значение идиомы break one’s neck [break one’s neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do all you possibly can; try your hardest. – Usually used with a limiting adverb or negative. John nearly broke his neck trying not to be late to school. Mother asked Mary to go to the store when she was free, but not to break her neck over […]...
39. Значение идиомы breathe down one’s neck [breathe down one’s neck] {v. phr.}, {informal} To follow closely; threaten from behind; watch every action. Too many creditors were breathing down his neck. The carpenter didn’t like to work for Mr. Jones, who was always breathing down his neck....
40. Значение идиомы pay for [pay for] {v.} To have trouble because of ; be punished or suffer because of. When Bob couldnot get a good job, he realized he had to pay for all the years offooling around instead of working in school. Mary was very mean toJohn because she wanted to make him pay for all the years […]...