Значение идиомы lean-to

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1. Перевод слова lean Lean – наклон, наклониться, прислониться; худой, тощий; постный Перевод слова To lean over a fence – наклониться над изгородью lean as a rake – худой как щепка lean bacon – постная свиная грудинка I rather Lean to your opinion. Я склоняюсь к вашему мнению. This is a good Lean cut of beef. Это хороший нежирный […]...
2. Перевод идиомы bend over backwards / lean over backwards, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: bend over backwards / lean over backwards Перевод: лезть из кожи вон; прилагать все усилия для выполнения чего-либо, стараться изо всех сил (обычно используется для описания попыток помочь или угодить кому-либо) Пример: He said he would bend over backwards to help her get a job in the company. Он сказал, что сделает все возможное, […]...
3. Значение идиомы lean on [lean on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To pressure byblackmailing, threats, physical violence, or the withholding of somefavor in order to make the person comply with a wish or request. Iwould gladly do what you ask if you only stopped leaning on me sohard!...
4. Значение идиомы wall [wall] See: BACK TO THE WALL, BEAT ONE’S HEAD AGAINST A WALL, CLIMBTHE WALL, FORWARD WALL, HANDWRITING ON THE WALL, HOLE-IN-THE-WALL, STONE WALL or BRICK WALL, TO THE WALL....
5. Перевод слова cabin Cabin – будка, каюта, хижина Перевод слова First-class cabin – каюта первого класса driver’s cabin – кабина водителя crew cabin – кабина экипажа We were snug in the Cabin. Мы уютно устроились в салоне. He repaired to his Cabin in the woods. Он возвратился в свою хижину в лесу. The Cabin was compact but perfectly […]...
6. Значение идиомы handwriting on the wall [handwriting on the wall] {n. phr.} A sign that something bad willhappen. When Bill’s team lost four games in a row, he saw thehandwriting on the wall. John’s employer had less and less workfor him; John could read the handwriting on the wall and looked foranother job....
7. Перевод слова modest Modest – скромный, умеренный, застенчивый Перевод слова Modest girl – скромная девушка modest gift – скромный подарок to be in modest circumstances – быть в стесненных обстоятельствах He built a Modest dwelling near the pond. Он построил скромное жилище возле пруда. We live on a Modest budget. Мы живем на скромный бюджет. He is a […]...
8. Перевод идиомы strings attached, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: strings attached Перевод: обязательства, условия Пример: My friend was able to borrow the money for the furniture with no strings attached. Моему другу удалось занять денег на мебель без обязательств. There were several strings attached to the offer. В предложении было несколько условий....
9. Buying Tools at a Hardware Store Chuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay? Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The Power tools are over there. Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple Hand tools: a […]...
10. Buying Tools at a Hardware Store Chuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay? Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The Power tools are over there. Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple Hand tools: a […]...
11. Перевод слова wall Wall – стена, барьер Перевод слова Garden walls – садовая ограда the Great Wall (of China) – Великая (китайская) стена a wall of silence – стена молчания tariff wall – тарифный барьер Walls have ears. И у стен есть уши. He stood up to the Wall. Он стоял, прислонившись к стене. The garden was Walled […]...
12. Значение идиомы shoulder to cry on [shoulder to cry on] or [to lean on] {n. phr.} A sympathetic personwho is willing to listen to one’s complaints and troubles. When Kenleft her, Donna needed a shoulder to lean on, and Bob was right thereto fill the role....
13. Catching the bear Two men went bear hunting. While one stayed in the cabin, the other went out looking for a bear. He soon found a huge bear, shot at it but only wounded it. The enraged bear charged toward him, he dropped his rifle and started running for the cabin as fast as he could. He ran […]...
14. Значение идиомы strings attached [strings attached] {adv. phr.} With some special proviso orcondition that is a handicap. John inherited a large fortune butwith the string attached that he could not touch a penny of it beforehis 28th birthday....
15. Types of Hotels and Accommodations Jamal: Have you found a place for us to stay in Chicago? Erin: I’m still Exploring the options. Instead of a Run-of-the-mill chain hotel, I thought we could do something different. Jamal: How different? Erin: I thought we might stay in a Cabin near the lake. Jamal: A cabin? That sounds a little too rustic […]...
16. Значение идиомы back to the wall [back to the wall] or [back against the wall] {adv. phr.} In a trap, with no way to escape; in bad trouble. The soldiers had their backs to the wall. He was in debt and could not get any help; his back was against the wall. The team had their backs to the wall in […]...
17. Значение идиомы to the wall [to the wall] {adv. phr.} Into a place from which there is noescape; into a trap or corner. – Usually used after “drive” or asimilar word. John’s failing the last test drove him to the wall. The score was 12-12 in the last minute of play, but a touchdownforced the visitors to the wall. Bill […]...
18. Значение идиомы throw together [throw together] {v.} 1. also [slap together] To make in a hurryand without care. Bill and Bob threw together a cabin out of oldlumber. The party was planned suddenly, and Mary threw together ameal out of leftovers. 2. To put in with other people by chance. The group of strangers was thrown together when the […]...
19. It was laying limp in my hand It was laying limp in my hand. It was very long, kind of thin. I slid it between my fingers until I got to the end of it. I was turning it on. It became firm in my hands, and the end was wet. Then it got very hard and began gushing out of the […]...
20. Значение идиомы throw a monkey wrench [throw a monkey wrench] or [throw a wrench] {v. phr.}, {informal}To cause something that is going smoothly to stop. The game wasgoing smoothly until you threw a monkey wrench into the works byfussing about the rules. The Michigan tacklers threw a wrench intothe Wisconsin team’s offense. He hoped to see the class plan failand looked […]...
21. Значение идиомы drive to the wall [drive to the wall] {v. phr.} To defeat someone completely; to ruin someone. Poor Uncle Jack was driven to the wall by his angry creditors when his business failed. Compare: GO TO THE WALL....
22. Working With The FBI The phone rings at FBI headquarters. “Hello?” “Hello, is this the FBI?” “Yes. What do you want?” “I’m calling to report my neighbor Adrian Thibodeaux! He is hiding marijuana inside his firewood.” “Thank you very much for the call, sir.” The next day, the FBI agents descend on Thibodeaux’s house. They search the shed where […]...
23. Значение идиомы stone wall [stone wall] or [brick wall] {adj.} Something hard to overcome; anidea or belief that is hard to change. The students ran into abrick wall when they asked the principal to put off the examination. Dick tried to change Father’s mind about letting him use the carSaturday night, but he was up against a stone wall....
24. Перевод слова garden Garden – сад Перевод слова At the bottom of his garden – в конце сада the boweriest part of the garden – самая тенистая часть сада to maintain a garden – ухаживать за садом vegetable garden – огород My hobby is Gardening. Мое хобби – садоводство. The Garden enchanted her. Сад очаровал ее. The Garden […]...
25. Going on a Cruise Connie: I’m so excited! We’re finally taking a Cruise. Are you sure this is the Embarkation area? Robert: Yes, I’m sure. We go On board right here, see? Come on, let’s find our Cabin. Connie: Okay, but I want to go up On deck as soon as possible and look around the entire ship. Do […]...
26. Значение идиомы keep tab on [keep tab on] or [keep tabs on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To keep arecord of. The government tries to keep tabs on all the animals inthe park. 2. To keep a watch on; check. The house mother kept tabson the girls to be sure they were clean and neat. Compare: KEEP TRACKOF....
27. Значение идиомы hole-in-the-wall [hole-in-the-wall] {n. phr.} A small place to live, stay in, orwork in; a small, hidden, or inferior place. The jewelry storeoccupied a tiny hole-in-the-wall. When Mr. and Mrs. Green werefirst married, they lived in a little hole-in-fhe-wall in a cheapapartment building. 2. {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon}. Atunnel. Let’s get through this hole in the […]...
28. Значение идиомы stand one in good stead [stand one in good stead] {v. phr.} To be helpful or useful to. A boy scout knife will stand you in good stead when you do not haveother tools. Julia knew how to typewrite, and that stood her ingood stead when she looked for a job....
29. Значение идиомы turn a hand [turn a hand] {v. phr.} To do anything to help. – Usually used inthe negative. When we were all hurrying to get the house ready forcompany, Mary sat reading and wouldn’t turn a hand. Syn.: LIFT AFINGER....
30. Значение идиомы once upon a time [once upon a time] {adv. phr.} Sometime before now, long ago. Once upon a time she was thought to be the most talented actress inthe country. – Often used at the beginning of fairy stories. Onceupon a time there lived a king who had an ugly daughter....
31. Значение идиомы come in handy [come in handy] {v. phr.}, {informal} To prove useful. Robinson Crusoe found tools in the ship which came in handy when he built a house. The French he learned in high school came in handy when he was in the army in France....
32. Перевод идиомы hit the wall / hit a wall, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hit the wall / hit a wall Перевод: наталкиваться на стену, биться о стену; сталкиваться с препятствиями Пример: We’ve just about hit the wall in terms of what we can do to balance the budget. Мы почти натолкнулись на стену в том, что мы могли бы сделать, чтобы сбалансировать бюджет....
33. Letters to a landlord Excerpts from actual letters sent to landlords The toilet is blocked and we cannot bathe the children until it is cleared. I want some repairs done to my stove as it has backfires and burnt my knob off. This is to let you know that there is a smell coming from the man next door. […]...
34. Значение идиомы shoot one’s wad [shoot one’s wad] {v. phr.} {slang}, {colloquial} 1. To spend allof one’s money. We’ve shot our wad for the summer and can’t buy anynew garden furniture. 2. To say everything that is on one’s mind. Joe feels a lot better now that he’s shot his wad at the meeting....
35. 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 […]...
36. Значение идиомы climb the wall [climb the wall] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To react to a challenging situation with too great an emotional response, frustration, tension, and anxiety. By the time I got the letter that I was hired, I was ready to climb the wall. 2. To be so disinterested or bored as to be most anxious to […]...
37. Перевод идиомы drive someone up a wall, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: drive someone up a wall Идиома: drive someone up a wall разг. Перевод: сильно злить, раздражать кого-либо Пример: My neighbor’s constant complaining is driving me up a wall. Мне сильно досаждают постоянные жалобы моего соседа....
38. Значение идиомы off the wall [off the wall] {adj. phr.} Strange; out of the ordinary; stupid. He has been making off-the-wall remarks all day; something must hethe matter with him....
39. Значение идиомы be a fly on the wall [be a fly on the wall] {v. phr.} To eavesdrop on a secret conversation. How I wish I could be a fly on the wall to hear what my fiance’s parents are saying about me!...
40. Значение идиомы utility room [utility room] {n.} A room in a house or building for machinery andother things important in the daily use of the building and the workof the people in it. There is a utility room upstairs where Motherdoes the laundry. The oil burner is kept in the utility room inthe basement....