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1. Значение идиомы on the level[on the level] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Honest and fair; telling thewhole truth. Our teacher respects the students who are on the levelwith her. Joyce wondered if the fortune-teller was on the level....
2. Значение идиомы level off[level off] or [level out] {v.} 1. To make flat or level. Thesteamroller leveled out the gravel roadbed and then the concrete waspoured. 2. To move on an even level. The airplane leveled out at2,000 feet. After going up for six months, the cost of livingleveled off in September....
3. Значение идиомы level best[level best] {adj. phr.} One’s utmost; one’s very best. Ericrefused to stay in school although his parents did their level best tomake him finish....
4. Перевод слова levelLevel — уровень; ровный, плоский Перевод слова Sea level — уровень моря a high level of excellence — высокий уровень мастерства to rise to higher levels — подниматься на более высокую ступень level surface — ровная поверхность He forced his voice to remain Level. Он заставил себя говорить спокойным тоном. An increased Level of performance ... Читать далее...
5. The Yuppette had risen to executive levelThe Yuppette had risen to executive level in the company in no time at all. Hearing rumors about her, the husband confronted his wife and accused her of sleeping with all of the top level managers. «Now that’s entirely false.» she cried. «I took the easy route and slept with anyone who mattered at least ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова engageEngage — нанимать, участвовать, привлекать Перевод слова He engaged Smith as his lawyer on — нанял Смита в качестве адвоката to engage in a contest — участвовать в соревновании to engage all eyes — обратить на себя всеобщее внимание The toy didn’t Engage her interest for long. Игрушка не привлекла ее внимания на долго. Only ... Читать далее...
7. At school Little Johnny was told by a classmateAt school Little Johnny was told by a classmate that most adults are hiding at least one dark secret, and that this makes it very easy to blackmail them by saying, «I know the whole truth.» Little Johnny decides to go home and try it out. He goes home, and as he is greeted by ... Читать далее...
8. Describing One’s Skill LevelElaine: Welcome to your first day as an Intern in our company office. Let me show you around. This is the main office area with a Cubicle for each employee. Are you pretty good with computers? Tony: Actually, my computer knowledge is pretty Basic. The only thing I’m Adept at is videogames. I’m not Up ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы window dressing[window dressing] {n. phr.} An elaborate exterior, sometimesdesigned to conceal one’s real motives. All those fancy invitationsturned out to be nothing but window dressing. All he really wantedwas to be introduced to my influential father-in-law....
10. Значение идиомы children and fools speak the truth[children and fools speak the truth] Children and fools say things without thinking; they say what they think or know when grown-ups might not think it was polite or wise to do so. — A proverb. «Uncle Willie is too fat,» said little Agnes. «Children and fools speak the truth,» said her father....
11. Значение идиомы in the world[in the world] or [on earth] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Of allpossible things; ever. — Usually used for emphasis after words thatask questions, as «who», «why», «what», etc. Where in the world didyou find that necktie? The boys wondered how on earth the mousegot out of the cage. Betty could not understand what on earth theteacher ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова truthTruth — правда, истина Перевод слова To diverge from the truth — отклоняться от истины a dollop of truth — крупица правды evangelical truth — евангельская истина Out with the Truth! Выкладывай правду! How wide he is from Truth. Как он далек от истины! Nothing pains like the Truth. Правда глаза колет....
13. Earn it hikingA father came home from a long business trip to find his son riding a very fancy new 10 speed bike. «Where did you get the money for the bike? It must have cost $300.» «Easy, Dad,» the boy replied. «I earned it hiking.» «Come on,» the father said. «Tell me the truth.» «That is ... Читать далее...
14. The Bundle of SticksAn old man on the point of death summoned his sons around him to give them some parting advice. He ordered his servants to bring in a faggot of sticks, and said to his eldest son, «Break it.» The son strained and strained, but with all his efforts was unable to break the Bundle. The ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы truth be told / to tell you the truth, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: truth be told / to tell you the truth Перевод: по правде говоря Пример: Truth be told, you have done better on that test. По правде говоря, ты написал эту контрольную лучше....
16. Значение идиомы break away[break away] or [break loose] {v. phr.} To liberate oneself from someone or something. Jane tried to break loose from her attacker, but he was too strong....
17. Значение идиомы dig down[dig down] {v.}, {slang} To spend your own money. The school let the club use the bus and driver free for their trip, but they had to dig down to pay for gas and meals. «So you broke Mrs. Brown’s window?» Tom’s father said, «You’ll have to dig down and pay for it»....
18. Значение идиомы in the right[in the right] {adj. phr.} With moral or legal right or truth onyour side; in agreement with justice, truth, or fact; correct. Whenthe cars collided, John was clearly in the right. In going beforehis wife down the stairs, Mr. Franklin was in the right. In manydisputes, it is hard to say who is in the ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы break the ice[break the ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a conversation, getting a party going, or making an acquaintance. To break the ice Ted spoke of his interest in mountain climbing, and they soon had a conversation going. Some people use an unusual thing, such as an unusual piece of ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы in Dutch[in Dutch] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In trouble. George got in Dutchwith his father when he broke a window. John was in Dutch with hismother because he tore his new jacket....
21. Значение идиомы in for[in for] {prep.}, {informal} Unable to avoid; sure to get. Thenaughty puppy was in for a spanking. On Christmas morning we arein for some surprises. We saw Father looking angrily out of thebroken window, and we knew we were in for it. Compare: HAVE IT INFOR....
22. 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....
23. Значение идиомы break-up[break-up] {n.} The end of a relationship, personal or commercial. The break-up finally occurred when Smith and Brown decided to sue each other for embezzlement....
24. Значение идиомы devil to pay[devil to pay] {n. phr.} Great trouble. — Used after «the». There’ll be the devil to pay when the teacher finds out who broke the window. When Jim wrecked his father’s car, there was the devil to pay....
25. Значение идиомы launch window[launch window] {n.}, {Space English}, {informal} 1. A period oftime when the line-up of planets, Sun, and Moon are such as to makefavorable conditions for a specific space launch. The mission wascanceled until the next launch window which will be exactly six weeksfrom today. 2. A favorable time for starting some kind of ambitiousadventure. My ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы on all fours[on all fours] {adv. phr.} 1. On all four legs; on hands and knees. Fido sat up to «beg» but dropped down on all fours to eat the dogbiscuit Sam gave him. Billy’s father got down on all fours andgave the baby a ride. 2. {informal} On a level of equality; of thesame value. Wigs ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы facts of life[facts of life] {n. phr.} 1. The truth which we should know aboutsex, marriage, and births. His father told him the facts of lifewhen he was old enough. 2. The truths one learns about people andtheir good and bad habits of life, work or play. As a cub reporterhe would learn the facts of life ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы like father, like son[like father, like son] A son is usually like his father in the wayhe acts. — A proverb. Frank’s father has been on the city council;he is now the mayor, and is running for governor. Frank is on thestudent council and is likely to he class president. Like father, likeson. Mr. Jones and Tommy are ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод идиомы take a break, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take a break Перевод: сделать, устроить перерыв Пример: I stopped to take a break after working all morning. Я остановился передохнуть, после того, как проработал все утро....
30. Значение идиомы break-even[break-even] {n.} The point of equilibrium in a business venture when one has made as much money as one had invested, but not more — that would be «profit.» «We’ve reached the break-even point at longlast!» — Max exclaimed with joy....
31. Значение идиомы grandstander[grandstander] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A showoff, a person wholikes to engage in histrionics. Many people think that Evel Knievelis a grandstander....
32. Значение идиомы break one’s balls[break one’s balls] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To do something with maximum effort; to do something very difficult or taxing. I’ve been breaking my balls to buy you this new color TV set and you aren’t the least bit appreciative! Compare: BREAK ONE’S NECK....
33. Перевод идиомы the moment of truth, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the moment of truth Перевод: момент истины; момент, который кто-либо долго ждал Пример: The moment of truth for the sprinter came when the final qualifying race for the Olympics began. Для бегуна настал момент истины, когда начался финальный квалификационный забег для олимпийских игр....
34. Значение идиомы chew the scenery[chew the scenery] {v. phr.}, {slang} To act overemotionally in a situation where it is inappropriate; to engage in histrionics. I don’t know if Joe was sincere about our house, but he sure chewed up the scenery!...
35. Значение идиомы matter-of-fact[matter-of-fact] {adj.} 1. Simply telling or showing the truth; notexplaining or telling more. The newspaper gave a matter-of-factaccount of the murder trial. 2. Showing little feeling or excitementor trouble; seeming not to care much. When Mary’s father died sheacted in a very matter-of-fact way. He was a very matter-of-factperson....
36. Перевод идиомы give someone a break, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: give someone a break Идиома: give someone a break разг. Перевод: дать кому-либо шанс, не относиться к кому-либо предвзято Пример: We decided to give the woman a break and not complain about her bad manners. Мы решили дать этой женщине шанс и не жаловаться на ее плохие манеры....
37. Значение идиомы Father’s Day[Father’s Day] {n.} The third Sunday in June set aside especiallyto honor fathers whether living or dead. The children gave nicepresents to their father on Father’s Day....
38. Значение идиомы coffee break[coffee break] {n.} A short recess or time out from work in which to rest and drink coffee. The girls in the office take a coffee break in the middle of the morning and the afternoon....
39. Значение идиомы put out[put out] {v.} 1. To make a flame or light stop burning;extinguish; turn off. Please put the light out when you leave theroom. The firemen put out the blaze. 2. To prepare for thepublic; produce; make. For years he had put out a weeklynewspaper. It is a small restaurant, which puts out an excellentdinner. 3. ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод идиомы break one’s word, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break one’s word Перевод: нарушить слово, обещание Пример: The young child promised his parents that he would not break his word. Ребенок пообещал родителям, что не нарушит своего слова....