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Значение идиомы look for

[look for] {v.} 1. To think likely; expect.

We look for John toarrive any day now.

The frost killed many oranges, and housewivescan look for an increase in their price.

Bob wouldn’t go for aride with the boys because he was looking for a phone call fromJulie.

2. To try to find; search for; hunt.

Fred spent all daylooking for a job.

Mary and Joe looked for the Smiths at theplay.

3. To do things that cause ; make for yourself; provoke.

Joe often gets into fights because he isalways looking for trouble.

If you say the opposite of everythingthat others say, you are looking for a quarrel.



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  1. Перевод слова frostFrost — мороз, холод Перевод слова Five degrees of frost — пять градусов мороза ringing frost — трескучий мороз frost resistance — морозостойкость there is a frost in his manner — в его манере есть какая-то холодность The Frost still held. По-прежнему стояли морозы. The streets were iron-bound with Frost. Улицы были скованы морозом. The ... Читать далее...
  2. Значение идиомы boys will be boys[boys will be boys] Boys are only children and must sometimes get into mischief or trouble or behave too roughly. Boys will be boys and make a lot of noise, so John’s mother told him and his friends to play in the park instead of the back yard....
  3. Перевод слова phonePhone — телефон, звонить по телефону Перевод слова Phone booth — телефонная будка to leave the phone off the hook — не повесить телефонную трубку to call smb. to the phone — пригласить кого-л. к телефону to speak on the phone — говорить по телефону Can you get the Phone? Можешь принести телефон? I’ll Phone ... Читать далее...
  4. Значение идиомы look forward to[look forward to] {v.} 1. To expect. At breakfast, John lookedforward to a difficult day. 2. To expect with hope or pleasure. Frank was looking forward to that evening’s date....
  5. Значение идиомы within call[within call] or [within hail] {adv. phr.} 1. Near enough to heareach other’s voices. When the two ships were within hail, theirofficers exchanged messages. Billy’s mother told him to staywithin call because supper was nearly ready. 2. In a place where youcan be reached by phone, radio, or TV and be called. The sick manwas ... Читать далее...
  6. Значение идиомы take someone for a ride[take someone for a ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To cheat orswindle someone. Poor Joe Catwallender was taken for a ride. 2. Tokill someone after kidnapping. The criminals took the man for aride....
  7. Значение идиомы call one’s shot[call one’s shot] {v. phr.} 1. To tell before firing where a bullet will hit. An expert rifleman can call his shot regularly. The wind was strong and John couldn’t call his shots. 2. or [call the turn] To tell in advance the result of something before you do it. Mary won three games in ... Читать далее...
  8. Phone joke IIOne night when you have a few friends around, take turns calling the same phone number, a really obnoxious acquaintance that won’t recognize your voices is always a good choice. When the person answers, try to leave a message for John Smith (or any name that sounds real). Insist that you have the right number ... Читать далее...
  9. Перевод идиомы apples and oranges, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: apples and oranges Перевод: совершенно разные вещи; небо и земля (часто используется при сравнении двух противоположных и совершенно непохожих вещей) Пример: It was like comparing apples and oranges when we compared our new boss to our old boss. Сравнивать нашего нового начальника и нашего старого начальника почти то же, что сравнивать небо и землю....
  10. Значение идиомы bottom drop out[bottom drop out] or [bottom fall out] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To fall below an earlier lowest price. The bottom dropped out of the price of peaches. 2. To lose all cheerful qualities; become very unhappy, cheerless, or unpleasant. The bottom dropped out of the day for John when he saw his report card. The ... Читать далее...
  11. Using the TelephoneCharles: I don’t know how long this Power outage is going to last. Do you think we should call Elizabeth to tell her we’ll be late for dinner? Jane: That’s a good idea. Do you know her Phone number offhand? Charles: No, I don’t, and I can’t look it up in my Address book or ... Читать далее...
  12. Значение идиомы kill off[kill off] {v.} To kill or end completely; destroy. The factorydumped poisonous wastes into the river and killed off the fish. The president suggested a new law to Congress but many members ofCongress were against the idea and they killed it off. Mother madeNancy practice her dancing an hour every day; Nancy got tired ofdancing ... Читать далее...
  13. John receives a phone callJohn receives a phone call. «Hello,» he answers. The voice on the ot other end says, «This is Susan. We met a party about 3 months ago.» John: «Hmm… Susan? about 3 months ago?» Susan: «Yes, it was at Bill’s house. After the party you took me home. On the way we parked and got ... Читать далее...
  14. Перевод слова increaseIncrease — рост, увеличение Перевод слова Increase of knowledge — расширение знаний the increase of a river — подъем уровня воды в реке increase of pressure — усиление давления The physician Increased the dosage from one to four pills. Врач увеличил дозу с одной таблетки до четырех. He took pupils to Increase his income. Он ... Читать далее...
  15. Значение идиомы let George do it[let George do it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To expect someone else todo the work or take the responsibility. Many people expect to letGeorge do it when they are on a committee. Compare: PASS THE BUCK....
  16. Значение идиомы mixed blessing[mixed blessing] {n.} Something good that has bad features. John’s new bicycle was a mixed blessing. The other boys were alwaysasking John to ride it....
  17. Using a SmartphoneHitomi: What are you Unboxing? Jason: This is my new Smartphone. It has Every feature under the sun! Hitomi: Every feature? Jason: It has a high quality Camera and Video camera, and it’s a Videophone. It has a great GPS program, too. The Touch-screen and the Keyboard are easy to use and everything is so ... Читать далее...
  18. Значение идиомы separate the men from the boys[separate the men from the boys] {v. phr.}, {informal} To show whohas strength, courage and loyalty and find who do not. When theship hit an iceberg and sank, it separated the men from the boys. The mile run separates the men from the boys....
  19. Английские слова и словосочетания на тему телефонного разговораPhone / telephone — телефон; звонить по телефону Telephone booth / telephone box — телефонная будка Pay phone / call box — телефон-автомат, общественный телефон Switchboard — коммутатор Receiver — телефонная трубка Pager — пейджер Cellular phone / cell phone — сотовый телефон Mobile phone — мобильный телефон Cordless phone — беспроводной телефон Answering machine ... Читать далее...
  20. Разговор по телефону на английском языкеОсновные фразы на английском языке, которые часто употребляются в телефонном разговоре. This is… С Вами говорит… I have to give a phone call. Мне нужно позвонить. Please, may I use your phone? Я могу воспользоваться Вашим телефоном? Please, may I use your telephone directory? Можно воспользоваться Вашим телефонным справочником? Hello, may I speak to Mr. ... Читать далее...
  21. Значение идиомы go down[go down] {v. phr.} 1. To deteriorate in quality. This hotel, which used to be one of the best, has gone down during the past fewyears. 2. To become lower in price. It is said that the price ofmilk is expected to go down soon. 3. To sink. The Titanic wentdown with a lot of ... Читать далее...
  22. Значение идиомы skate on thin ice[skate on thin ice] {v. phr.} To take a chance; risk danger, disapproval or anger. You’ll be skating on thin ice if you ask Dadto increase your allowance again. John knew he was skating on thinice, but he could not resist teasing his sister about her boyfriend....
  23. Значение идиомы bargain for[bargain for] or [bargain on] {v.} To be ready for; expect. When John started a fight with the smaller boy he got more than he bargained for. The final cost of building the house was much more than they had bargained on. Compare: COUNT ON....
  24. Значение идиомы cat has nine lives[cat has nine lives] A cat can move so fast and jump so well that he seems to escape being killed many times. We thought our cat would be killed when he fell from the roof of the house. He was not, but he used up one of his nine lives....
  25. Перевод слова pricePrice — цена Перевод слова Price concession — скидка с цены covering price — цена, в которую включены все услуги to pay a dear price for smth. — дорого заплатить за что-л. The Price came down. Цена снизилась. The Price is not negotiable. Цена не подлежит обсуждению. He can be had for a Price. Его ... Читать далее...
  26. Значение идиомы make a killing[make a killing] {v. phr.} To earn or suddenly win a very large sumof money. Herb bought a lot of soybean stock when the price was lowand sold it when the price went up. Small wonder he made a hugekilling....
  27. Значение идиомы on call[on call] {adj. phr.} 1. Having to be paid on demand. Jim didn’thave the money ready even though he knew the bill was on call. 2.Ready and available. This is Dr. Kent’s day to be on call at thehospital. The nurse is on call for emergency cases....
  28. Значение идиомы have oneself[have oneself] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To enjoy. — Sometimes usedin very informal speech to provide emphasis. As soon as theirparents left, the boys had themselves some fun. After working hardall day, John had himself a good night’s sleep....
  29. A Call from a TelemarketerDoris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to The lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: I’m calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a Bundle of services for the low, low price of $69.99! This offer… Doris: Thank you, but ... Читать далее...
  30. A Call from a TelemarketerDoris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to The lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: I’m calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a Bundle of services for the low, low price of $69.99! This offer… Doris: Thank you, but ... Читать далее...
  31. Значение идиомы curiosity killed the cat[curiosity killed the cat] {informal} Getting too nosy may lead a person into trouble. — A proverb. «Curiosity killed the cat,» Fred’s father said, when he found Fred hunting around in closets just before Christmas....
  32. Значение идиомы turn the tables[turn the tables] {v. phr.} To make something happen just theopposite of how it is supposed to happen. The boys turned thetables on John when they took his squirt gun away and squirted him....
  33. Значение идиомы to and fro[to and fro] {adv. phr.} Forward and back again and again. Father pushed Judy in the swing, and she went to and fro. Bussesgo to and fro between the center of the city and the city limits The man walked to and fro while he waited for his phone call. Compare: BACK AND FORTH....
  34. Значение идиомы come off it[come off it] also [get off it] {v. phr.}, {slang} Stop pretending; bragging, or kidding; stop being silly. — Used as a command. «So I said to the duchess…» Jimmy began. «Oh, come off it,» the other boys sneered. Fritz said he had a car of his own. «Oh, come off it,» said John. «You ... Читать далее...
  35. Значение идиомы start something[start something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; cause aquarrel or fight. John is always starting something. Jack likesto play tricks on the other boys to start something. Compare: MAKESOMETHING OF....
  36. Перевод слова expectExpect — ожидать, предполагать, рассчитывать Перевод слова I expected you yesterday — я ждал вас вчера I expect to be back on Sunday — я рассчитываю вернуться в воскресенье guests are not expected to tip — у нас не принято давать чаевые I expect he’ll come — думаю, что он придет You can Expect delivery ... Читать далее...
  37. Значение идиомы plan on[plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to ... Читать далее...
  38. Значение идиомы all ears[all ears] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very eager to hear; very attentive. — Used in the predicate. Go ahead with your story; we are all ears. When John told about the circus, the boys were all ears....
  39. Значение идиомы pot call the kettle black[pot call the kettle black] {informal} The person who iscriticizing someone else is as guilty as the person he accuses; thecharge is as true of the person who makes it as of the one he makes itagainst. When the commissioner accused the road builder of bribery, the contractor said the pot was calling the kettle ... Читать далее...
  40. Taking a Phone MessageI was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. As soon as I walked in the door, though, the phone rang. Paolo: Hello. Evelyn: Hi, Could I speak to Tony? Paolo: He’s not here right now. Can I take a message? Evelyn: Do you know when he’ll be back? Paolo: No, I don’t. Evelyn: ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы look for