Значение идиомы lead a dog’s life

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1. Значение идиомы go to the dogs[go to the dogs] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go to ruin; to be ruinedor destroyed. The man went to the dogs after he started drinking. After the death of the owner, the business went to the dogs. The team went to the dogs when its best players got hurt. Compare:GO TO POT....
2. Значение идиомы lead by the nose[lead by the nose] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have full control of;make or persuade to do anything whatever. Many people areeasily influenced and a smart politician can lead them by the nose. Don’t let anyone lead you by the nose; use your own judgment and dothe right thing....
3. Значение идиомы rain cats and dogs[rain cats and dogs] or [rain buckets] or [rain pitchforks] {v. phr.}, {informal} To rain very hard; come down in torrents. In themiddle of the picnic it started to rain cats and dogs, and everybodygot soaked. Terry looked out of the window and said, «It’s rainingpitchforks, so we can’t go out to play right now.»...
4. Значение идиомы lead the way[lead the way] {v. phr.} To go before and show how to go somewhere;guide. The boys need someone to lead the way on their hike. Themen hired an Indian to lead the way to the Pueblo ruins. Thatschool led the way in finding methods to teach reading....
5. 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, LEAD A DOG’S LIFE, NIGHT LIFE, NOT ONYOUR LIFE OR ONE’S LIFE, TAKE ONE’S LIFE IN ONE’S HANDS, TIME OF ONE’SLIFE, YOU BET or YOU ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод идиомы go to the dogs, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go to the dogs Перевод: ухудшаться, становиться хуже Пример: Many things in our city have gone to the dogs during the last ten years. За последние десять лет многое в нашем городе стало хуже....
7. Значение идиомы get the lead out of one’s pants[get the lead out of one’s pants] {v. phr.}, {slang} To get busy;work faster. The captain told the sailors to get the lead out oftheir pants. The coach told the players to get the lead out oftheir pants....
8. Значение идиомы lead off[lead off] {v.} To begin; start; open. Richardson led off theinning with a double. We always let Henry lead off. Mr. Jonesled off with the jack of diamonds. When the teacher asked if thefilm helped them to understand, Phil led off by saying that he learneda lot from it....
9. Перевод идиомы rain cats and dogs, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: rain cats and dogs Перевод: льет, как из ведра (о дожде) Пример: It has been raining cats and dogs all morning. Все утро дождь льет, как из ведра....
10. Значение идиомы go over like a lead balloon[go over like a lead balloon] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail togenerate a positive response or enthusiasm; to meet with boredom ordisapproval. The president’s suggested budget cuts went over like alead balloon. Jack’s off-color jokes went over like a leadballoon....
11. Значение идиомы all roads lead to Rome[all roads lead to Rome] {literary} The same end or goal may be reached by many different ways. — A proverb. «I don’t care how you get the answer,» said the teacher, «All roads lead to Rome.»...
12. Значение идиомы life of Riley[life of Riley] {n. phr.}, {informal} A soft easy life; pleasant orrich way of living. He’s living the life of Riley. He doesn’t haveto work anymore. Compare: BED OF ROSES, IN CLOVER, LIVE HIGH OFF THEHOG....
13. Перевод идиомы lead the way, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lead the way Перевод: идти вперед, показывая путь; показывать пример Пример: I had to lead the way because nobody knew where the new office was located. Я показывал всем дорогу, потому что никто не знал, где находится новый офис....
14. Перевод идиомы follow someone’s lead, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: follow someone’s lead Перевод: делать, поступать, как кто-либо другой; следовать чьему-либо примеру Пример: Everybody followed my lead and came to work early. Все последовали моему примеру, и рано пришли на работу....
15. Перевод слова LeadСлово: lead Транскрипция: [liːd] Перевод: вести; приводить Пример: Lead the way since you are the only one from around here. Веди нас, так как ты единственный, кто тут местный. I wonder where this road will lead us. Интересно, куда нас приведет эта дорога....
16. Значение идиомы let sleeping dogs lie[let sleeping dogs lie] Do not make angry and causetrouble or danger; do not make trouble if you do not have to. — Aproverb. Don’t tell Father that you broke the window. Let sleepingdogs lie....
17. Пословица / поговорка let sleeping dogs lie — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: let sleeping dogs lie Перевод: спящего пса не буди Эквивалент в русском языке: не буди лиха, пока лихо спит Пример: «You should let sleeping dogs lie and not ask your friend for the money that he owes you.» Не стоит будить спящего пса, и не нужно просить у своего друга денег, которые ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы lead on[lead on] {v. phr.} To encourage you to believe something untrue ormistaken. Tom led us on to believe that he was a world traveler, but we found out that he had never been outside our state. We wereled on to think that Jeanne and Jim were engaged to be married....
19. Значение идиомы not on your life[not on your life] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Certainly not; not ever;not for any reason. — Used for emphasis. I wouldn’t drive a carwith brakes like that — not on your life. Did he thank me for myadvice? Not on your life....
20. 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 characters on the screen were life-size. 2. or [big as life and twice as natural] {informal} In person; real and living. I had not seen ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы College Boards[College Boards] {n.} A set of examinations given to test a student’s readiness and ability for college. John got a high score on his College Boards. College Boards test both what a student has learned and his ability to learn....
22. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DOGS AND CATSTHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DOGS AND CATS A dog thinks: Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me, and take good care of me… They must be gods! A cat thinks: Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы lead a merry chase[lead a merry chase] {v. phr.} To delay or escape capture by skillfully; make work hard. The deer led thehunter a merry chase. Valerie is leading her boyfriend a merrychase....
24. Значение идиомы lead one a merry dance[lead one a merry dance] {v. phr.} To cause someone unusualdiscomfort or expense; tire someone by causing one to overdo. Withher personal extravagances and constant social activities that cost afortune, Carol led her husband a merry dance....
25. Пословица / поговорка all roads lead to Rome — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: all roads lead to Rome Перевод: все дороги ведут в Рим Пример: All roads lead to Rome and the two groups used two different methods to finish the project. Все дороги ведут в Рим, и эти две группы использовали разные методы для завершения своих проектов....
26. Значение идиомы new lease on life[new lease on life] {n. phr.} A new chance to live; an improvedmanner of living. After his illness and his retirement, living inHawaii was a new lease on life....
27. Значение идиомы live in[live in] or [room in] {v.}, {informal} To live in the school youattend or the place where you work. Jack decided to live in duringhis freshman year at college. Many women advertise for mother’shelpers to room in with families and help take care of children....
28. Перевод идиомы lead someone down / up the garden path, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lead someone down / up the garden path Перевод: обманывать кого-либо, вводить кого-либо в заблуждение, водить кого-либо за нос Пример: The young woman was leading her boyfriend down the garden path when she promised to marry him. Молодая женщина водила за нос своего парня, когда пообещала ему выйти за него замуж....
29. Значение идиомы for the life of one[for the life of one] {adv.}, {informal} No matter how hard youtry. — Used for emphasis with negative statements. I can’t for thelife of me remember his name....
30. Dogs and Light BulbsHow many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Border Collie: Just one. Then I’ll replace any wiring that’s not up to code. Rottweiler: Make me! Lab: Oh, me, me! Pleeease let me change the light bulb! Can I? Huh? Huh? Dachshund: You know I can’t reach that stupid lamp! Malamute: Let the ... Читать далее...
31. 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 a bullet knocked the gun out of his hand, but he had a charmed life....
32. Family Life in Britain — Семейная жизнь в БританииA «typical» British family used to consist of mother, father and two children. But in recent years there have been many changes in family life. For example, since the law made it easier to get a divorce, the number of divorces has increased. That’s why 24% of British children live with only one parent, usually ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы dog’s life[dog’s life] {n. phr.} A life of misery, poverty, and unhappiness. Diogenes, the Greek philosopher, lived a dog’s life inside an empty barrel....
34. Значение идиомы for dear life[for dear life] {adv. phr.} As though afraid of losing your life. He was running for dear life toward town. When the horse began torun, she held on for dear life....
35. Значение идиомы between life and death[between life and death] {adv. phr.} In danger of dying or being killed; with life or death possible. He held on to the mountain side between life and death while his friends went to get help. The little sick girl lay all night between life and death until her fever was gone....
36. Значение идиомы let up[let up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To become less, weaker, or quiet;become slower or stop. It’s raining as hard as ever. It’s notletting up at all. It snowed for three days before it let up andwe could go outdoors. 2. To do less or go slower or stop; relax; stopworking or working hard. Grandfather has been ... Читать далее...
37. A girl sees three dogs in the park and kneels down to pet themA girl sees three dogs in the park and kneels down to pet them. «What’s your name?» she asks the first. To her surprise, the dog answers «My name’s Huey and I’m having a great day going in and out of puddles.» She goes up to the second dog and asks «What’s your name?» The ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы all walks of life[all walks of life] {n. phr.} All socioeconomic groups; all professions and lines of work. A good teacher has to be able to communicate with students from all walks of life. A clever politician doesn’t alienate people from any walk of life....
39. Значение идиомы go somebody one better[go somebody one better] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do somethingbetter than ; do more or better than; beat. Bill’smother gave the boys in Bill’s club hot dogs for refreshments, soTom’s mother said that she would go her one better next time by givingthem hot dogs and ice cream. John made a good dive into the ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы of one’s life[of one’s life] {adj. phr.} The best or worst; greatest. — Usuallydescribing a time or effort. At Disneyland, Tommy had the time ofhis life. His race for the presidency was the political fight ofhis life....