Значение идиомы lend a hand

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1. Перевод слова lendLend — давать взаймы, давать на время Перевод слова To lend a helping hand — протягивать руку помощи to lend long — предоставлять долгосрочную ссуду to lend one’s ears — уделить внимание, выслушать She Lent the money to him. Она дала ему денег взаймы. Could you Lend me 50p, please? Не могли бы вы одолжить ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы hand[hand] See: AT HAND, BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS ONE, CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY ONE’S HANDS, EAT OUTOF ONE’S HAND, FORCE ONE’S HAND, FREE HAND, FROM HAND TO HAND, GLADHAND, HAM-HANDED, HANG HEAVY or HANG HEAVY ON ONE’S HANDS, HAT INHAND, HAVE A HAND IN, HAVE ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы lend oneself to[lend oneself to] {v. phr.} To give help or approval to; encourage;assist. Alice wouldn’t lend herself to the plot to hide theteacher’s chalk....
4. Значение идиомы lend itself to[lend itself to] {v. phr.} To give a chance for or be useful for;to be possible or right for. Bob was sick and did not go to Jane’sparty, but his absence lent itself to misunderstanding. Theteacher’s paperweight was a heavy piece of metal which sometimes lentitself to use as a hammer. This poem lends itself ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод идиомы hand in glove / hand and glove (with someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hand in glove / hand and glove (with someone) Перевод: в тесной связи, заодно Пример: The supervisor and manager work hand in glove to create a positive atmosphere in the company. Руководитель и менеджер работают в тесном контакте друг с другом, чтобы создать позитивную атмосферу в компании....
6. Значение идиомы let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing[let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing] {v. phr.}1. To make a show of your kindness or help to others. — Used in thenegative. The Bible tells us not to let the left hand know what theright hand is doing when we give to the poor. 2. {informal} To leteveryone taking ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы hand in hand[hand in hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Holding hands. Bob and Mary walkedalong hand in hand in the park. Compare: ARM IN ARM. 2. Accompanyingeach other; together; closely connected. — Used with «go». Ignorance and poverty often go hand in hand. Selfishness andunhappiness often go hand in hand....
8. Перевод идиомы lend color to (something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lend color to (something) Перевод: сделать что-либо более интересным, приукрасить что-либо Пример: The music of the orchestra helped to lend color to the dance performance. Оркестровая музыка помогла приукрасить танцевальное представление....
9. Значение идиомы hand over[hand over] {v.} To give control or possession of; give to another person. When the teacher saw Johnny reading a comic bookin study period, she made him hand over the book. When Mr. Jonesgets old, he will hand over his business to his son. Syn.: FORK OVER, GIVE UP, TURN OVER....
10. Значение идиомы eat out of one’s hand[eat out of one’s hand] {v. phr.}, {informal} To trust someonefully; believe or obey someone without question. The governor hasthe reporters eating out of his hand. Helen is so pretty andpopular that all the boys eat out of her hand....
11. Перевод идиомы (to be) hand in hand, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (to be) hand in hand Перевод: держаться за руки Пример: I walked to the movie hand in hand with my girlfriend. Я пошел в кино, держась за руку со своей девушкой....
12. Значение идиомы from hand to hand[from hand to hand] {adv. phr.} From one person to another andanother. The box of candy was passed from hand to hand. Janebrought her engagement ring, and it passed from hand to hand until allthe girls had admired it....
13. Перевод идиомы go hand in hand, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go hand in hand Перевод: идти рука об руку, сопутствовать (одно другому) Пример: Math and physics go hand in hand. They’re related subjects. Математика и физика сопутствуют друг другу. Это родственные предметы....
14. Значение идиомы hold one’s end up[hold one’s end up] or [hold up one’s end] or [keep one’s end up]or [keep up one’s end] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do your share of work;do your part. Mary washed the dishes so fast that Ann, who wasdrying them, couldn’t keep her end up. Susan kept up her end ofthe conversation, but Bill did ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы at hand / on hand, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at hand / on hand Перевод: под рукой, рядом, в пределах досягаемости Пример: I stopped working because I did not have any tools at hand. Я перестал работать, потому что под рукой у меня не было инструментов. I do not have any aspirin on hand at the moment. В данный момент у меня под ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы hand-to-hand[hand-to-hand] {adj.} Close to each other; near enough to hit eachother. The result of the battle was decided in hand-to-handcombat. When the police tried to break up the riot, there washand-to-hand fighting with fists, stones, and clubs. Compare:FACE-TO-FACE....
17. Значение идиомы hat in hand[hat in hand] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In a humble and respectfulmanner. They went hat in hand to the old woman to ask for hersecret recipe....
18. Перевод идиомы give someone a hand, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: give someone a hand Перевод: помочь кому-либо Пример: Please give me a hand to move this piano. Помоги мне, пожалуйста, пододвинуть это пианино....
19. Перевод идиомы hand it to someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hand it to someone Перевод: похвалить кого-либо, дать кому-либо высокую оценку Пример: You have to hand it to our manager for working hard and being successful with his business. Нужно признать, что наш менеджер много работает и он очень успешен в делах....
20. Перевод идиомы raise a hand against someone or something / lift a hand against someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: raise a hand against someone or something / lift a hand against someone or something Перевод: поднять руку на кого-либо или что-либо, ударить или пригрозить ударить Пример: If the man raises a hand against his supervisor the police will be called. Если человек поднимет руку на своего менеджера, будет вызвана полиция....
21. Значение идиомы in hand[in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control. The principalwas happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand. Thebaby-sitter kept the children well in hand. Mabel was frightenedwhen the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand andwalked on. Contrast: OUT OF HAND. 2. In your ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод идиомы get the upper hand (on someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get the upper hand (on someone) Перевод: иметь превосходство над кем-либо, господствовать над кем-либо Пример: I got the upper hand during my dispute with the apartment manager. У меня было превосходство во время спора с управляющим квартирой....
23. Значение идиомы glad hand[glad hand] {n.}, {informal} A friendly handshake; a warm greeting. Father went to the front door to give Uncle Fred the glad hand whenhe arrived. The politician went down the street on election daygiving everyone the glad hand....
24. Значение идиомы put one’s hand to the plow[put one’s hand to the plow] or [set one’s hand to the plow] {v. phr.} To start doing something of importance; give yourself to a bigjob. We felt that he had put his hand to the plow, and we didn’tlike it when he quit....
25. Значение идиомы on hand[on hand] {adv. phr.} 1a. Nearby; within reach. Always have yourdictionary on hand when you study. 1b. Here. Soon school will endand vacation will be on hand. 2. Present. Mr. Blake’s secretary isalways on hand when he appears in public. 3. In your possession;ready. The Girl Scouts have plenty of cookies on hand. Tim hadno ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы at hand[at hand] also [at close hand] or [near at hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Easy to reach; nearby. When he writes, he always keeps a dictionary at hand. 2. {formal} Coming soon; almost here. Examinations are past and Commencement Day is at hand....
27. Значение идиомы put one’s hand to[put one’s hand to] or [set one’s hand to] or [turn one’s hand to]{v. phr.} To start working at; try to do. Hal does a good job ateverything mat he turns his hand to. After Mr. Sullivan foundfarming unprofitable, he moved to town and turned his hand tocarpentry....
28. Перевод идиомы get out of hand, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get out of hand Перевод: выйти из-под контроля, стать неуправляемым Пример: The party was beginning to get out of hand so we asked everyone to leave. Вечеринка начала выходить из-под контроля, так что мы попросили всех уйти....
29. Значение идиомы on one hand[on one hand] {adv. phr.} Looking at a thing in one of two possibleways; from one point of view. — Usually used with «on the other hand». John wants to be a printer or a teacher; on one hand, printing paysbetter; on the other hand, schools need good teachers....
30. Значение идиомы come to hand[come to hand] {v. phr.} To be received or obtained. Father’s letter was mailed from Florida last week and came to hand today. The new books came to hand today. New information about the boy’s disappearance came to hand yesterday....
31. Значение идиомы hand out[hand out] {v.}, {informal} To give toseveral people. The teacher handed out the examination papers. At the Christmas party Santa Claus handed out the presents under thetree. Handing out free advice to all your friends will not makethem like you. Compare: GIVE OUT....
32. Значение идиомы hard up[hard up] {adj.}, {informal} Without enough money or some otherneeded thing. Dick was hard up and asked Lou to lend him a dollar. The campers were hard up for water because their well had run dry. Compare: UP AGAINST IT....
33. Значение идиомы on the other hand[on the other hand] {adv. phr.} Looking at the other side; fromanother point of view. — Used to introduce an opposite or differentfact or idea. Jim wanted to go to the movies; his wife, on theother hand, wanted to stay home and read. Mr. Harris may stillwant a boy to mow his lawn; on the ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы out of hand[out of hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of control. Bobby’s birthdayparty got out of hand and the children were naughty. Small puppiesoften get out of hand. 2. Suddenly, quickly without examination ofpossible truth or merit; without any consideration. — Often used after»dismiss» or «reject». The senator rejected out of hand thecritics’ call for his resignation. ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы hand in glove[hand in glove] or [hand and glove] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Veryclose or friendly; working together; in very close agreement orcooperation, especially for bad purposes. The Navy and the CoastGuard work hand and glove, especially in war time. Judges andothers in high office sometimes are hand in glove with gangsters tocheat and steal....
36. Значение идиомы hand it to[hand it to] {v. phr.}, {informal} To admit the excellence of; givecredit or praise to. You have to hand it to Jim; he is very carefuland hard-working in all he does. The teacher said, «I hand it toJane for the way she managed the Music Club.» Syn.: TAKE OFF ONE’SHAT TO....
37. Перевод идиомы free hand (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: free hand (with someone or something) Перевод: большая свобода действий (обычно используется с глаголами Get, have, give) Пример: We had a free hand to design the sports program for the university. У нас была полная свобода действий при разработке спортивной программы для университета....
38. Значение идиомы upper hand[upper hand] or [whip hand] {n.} Controlling power; advantage. In the third round the champion got the upper hand over his opponentand knocked him out. The cowboy trained the wild horse so that hefinally got the whip hand and tamed the horse....
39. Значение идиомы have a hand in[have a hand in] {v. phr.} To have a part in or influence over; tobe partly responsible for. Sue’s schoolmates respect her and shehas a hand in every important decision made by the Student Council. Ben had a hand in getting ready the Senior play. Compare: FINGER INTHE PIE....
40. Значение идиомы hand-pick[hand-pick] {v.}, {informal} To choose very carefully. Thisdebating team should win because its members are all hand-picked. The political bosses hand-picked a man for mayor who would agree withthem....