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1. Значение идиомы light [light] See: BRING TO LIGHT, COME TO LIGHT, DASH LIGHT, HIDE ONE’SLIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL, IN THE LIGHT OF, MAKE LIGHT OF, MANY HANDS MAKELIGHT WORK, OUT LIKE A LIGHT,... ...
2. Перевод идиомы throw (some) light on something / shed (some) light on something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: throw (some) light on something / shed (some) light on something Перевод: пролить свет на что-либо, прояснить ситуацию Пример: The investigation did not throw any light on the problem... ...
3. Значение идиомы come to light [come to light] {v. phr.} To be discovered; become known; appear. John’s thefts from the bank where he worked came to light when the bank examiners made an inspection. When... ...
4. Значение идиомы in light of [in light of] also [in the light of] {adj. phr.} 1. As a result ofnew information; by means of new ideas. The teacher changed John’sgrade in the light of the... ...
5. 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... ...
6. Значение идиомы sight for sore eyes [sight for sore eyes] {n. phr.}, {informal} A welcome sight. After our long, dusty hike, the pond was a sight for sore eyes. “Jack! You’re a sight for sore eyes!”...
7. Значение идиомы bring to light [bring to light] {v. phr.} To discover ; find out about; expose. Many things left by the ancient Egyptians in tombs have been brought to light by scientists and explorers.... ...
8. Значение идиомы see the light of day [see the light of day] {v. phr.} To be born or begun. Thechildren visited the old house where their great-grandfather first sawthe light of day. The party was a failure,... ...
9. Значение идиомы light out [light out] {v.}, {slang} 1. To run as fast as you can. The boylit out for home with the bully chasing him. On the next pitch therunner will light out... ...
10. Значение идиомы travel light [travel light] {v. phr.} To travel with very little luggage or withvery little to carry. Plane passengers must travel light. Tomand Fred traveled light on their camping trip....
11. Значение идиомы eye [eye] See: APPLE OF ONE’S EYE, BAT AN EYE or BAT AN EYELASH, BELIEVE ONE’S EYES, CATCH ONE’S EYE, CLEAR-EYED, CLOSE ONE’S EYES orSHUT ONE’S EYES, EYES OPEN, EYE OUT,... ...
12. Значение идиомы see the light [see the light] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand or agree, oftensuddenly; accept another’s explanation or decision. I did notapprove of his action, but he explained his reason and then I... ...
13. Значение идиомы light up [light up] {v.} Suddenly to look pleased and happy. Martha’sface lit up when she saw her old friend. Tom will really light upwhen he sees his new bike!...
14. Перевод слова light Light – свет, освещать, зажигать; легкий Перевод слова Brilliant light – очень яркий свет light shoes – легкие туфли light of foot – проворный, быстроногий to light up a cigar... ...
15. Значение идиомы light housekeeping [light housekeeping] {n.}, {slang} An arrangement in which anunmarried couple live together. Are Joe and Sue married? – Oh, no,- it’s just a case of light housekeeping. See: SHACK UP... ...
16. Значение идиомы leading light [leading light] {n. phr.} A prominent person in a community, company, or group. Alan is the leading light of our discussiongroup on music....
17. Значение идиомы dash light [dash light] {n.} A light on the front inside of a car or vehicle. Henry stopped the car and turned on the dash lights to read the road map....
18. Значение идиомы red-light district [red-light district] {n. phr.} A district of brothels or whereprostitutes hang out. Most unwisely, the young sailor decided tospend his leave on shore by haunting the red-light districts of theport... ...
19. Значение идиомы in the cold light of day [in the cold light of day] {adv. phr.} After sleeping on it; aftergiving it more thought; using common sense and looking at the matterunemotionally and realistically. Lost night my ideas... ...
20. Значение идиомы make light of [make light of] {v. phr.} To treat an important matter as if itwere trivial. One ought to know which problems to make light of andwhich ones to handle seriously. Compare:... ...
21. Значение идиомы see the light at the end of the tunnel [see the light at the end of the tunnel] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toanticipate the happy resolution of a prolonged period of problems. We’ve been paying on our house mortgage for... ...
22. Перевод идиомы begin to see the light, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: begin to see the light Перевод: начать понимать что-либо Пример: My sister began to see the light and decided to leave her boyfriend. Моя сестра начала все понимать, и... ...
23. Перевод идиомы in light of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in light of something Перевод: в свете чего-либо нового; из-за чего-либо Пример: In light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus.... ...
24. Значение идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel [hide one’s light under a bushel] {v. phr.} To be very shy andmodest and not show your abilities or talents; be too modest inletting others see what you can do.... ...
25. Перевод идиомы all sweetness and light, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all sweetness and light Перевод: очень милый, простодушный и готовый помочь; само совершенство Пример: The girl is all sweetness and light after she does something bad. Эта девочка прямо... ...
26. Перевод идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hide one’s light under a bushel Перевод: скрывать свой талант, ум, способности (обычно из-за скромности, застенчивости) Пример: I didn’t realize you could play the piano – you’ve been hiding... ...
27. Перевод идиомы light at the end of the tunnel, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: light at the end of the tunnel Перевод: свет в конце тоннеля; надежда на успех, успешное завершение чего-либо Пример: After four years of study, I could see light at... ...
28. Перевод слова light-year Light-year – световой год Перевод слова He estimated the distance to the center of the chamber as about a Light-year. Расстояние до центра зала показалось ему длиною в световой год.... ...
29. Dogs and Light Bulbs How 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,... ...
30. Значение идиомы light-fingered [light-fingered] {adj.} Given to stealing; having a tendency to bedishonest or a kleptomaniac. I always suspected that Freddie mightbe lightfingered and my suspicions were confirmed when he was arrestedfor shoplifting....
31. Фразовый глагол light up (2) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: light up (2) Перевод: закурить Пример: Do you have to light up another cigarette? I thought you were trying to cut down. Зачем ты куришь еще одну сигарету?... ...
32. Фразовый глагол light up (1) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: light up (1) Перевод: осветить Пример: Let’s get some candles to light this room up. Давай поставим свечки, чтобы осветить эту комнату....
33. Перевод сленгового выражения out like a light, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: out like a light Перевод: очень быстро заснуть Пример: After working a twelve hour shift yesterday, I was out like a light as soon as I got into... ...
34. Значение идиомы many hands make light work [many hands make light work] If many people work together, even ahard job becomes easier. – A proverb. Come on boys, many hands makelight work. If we work together, we... ...
35. How many managers does it take to change a light bulb? Q: How many managers does it take to change a light bulb? A: We’ve formed a task force to study the problem of why light bulbs burn out, and figure... ...
36. Перевод слова hungry Hungry – голодный; жаждущий, сильно желающий Перевод слова I’m good and hungry – я здорово проголодался I am not hungry – я не голоден hungry for knowledge – жаждущий знаний... ...
37. A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him to get out of the car. After looking the man over he says, “Sir, I couldn’t help but notice... ...
38. Значение идиомы lose sight of [lose sight of] {v. phr.} 1. Not to be able to see any longer. Ilost sight of Mary in the crowd. I watched the plane go higher andhigher until I... ...
39. Значение идиомы at sight [at sight] or [on sight] {adv. phr.} 1. The first time the person or thing is seen; as soon as the person or thing is seen. Firstgraders learn to read... ...
40. Traveling by Light Rail Jean: Look out! Gordon: Don’t worry. That’s just a Light rail train. The new light rail system shares the road with Street traffic. Jean: Phew! For a second there I... ...