Значение идиомы look sharp

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1. Перевод слова sharpSharp — острый, отточенный, острие Перевод слова Sharp bend — крутой изгиб sharp blade — острое лезвие sharp eye — острый взгляд the sharp of the hand — ребро ладони I felt a Sharp pain in my lower back. Я почувствовал острую боль в нижней части спины. John’s tone was Sharp. Тон Джона был резким. ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы sharp as a tack[sharp as a tack] {adj. phr.} 1. Very neatly and stylishly dressed That new boy always looks sharp as a tack in class. 2. Veryintelligent; smart; quick-witted. Tom is sharp as a tack; he got100 on every test....
3. Значение идиомы on the alert[on the alert] {adj. phr.} Alert; watchful; careful. Campersmust be on the alert for poison ivy and poison oak. Drivers mustbe on the alert for traffic signals. Compare: ON ONE’S TOES....
4. Перевод сленгового выражения sharp, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: sharp Перевод: если употрябляется по отношению к людям, то означает «умный, сообразительный, неглупый», если используется по отношению к одежде, то означает «стильный, хорошего покроя, хорошосшитый, высококачественный» Пример: I put on my new suit. I looked sharp. Я надел свой новый костюм. Я выглядел очень стильно....
5. Значение идиомы come alive[come alive] or [come to life] {v.} 1. {informal} To become alert or attentive; wake up and look alive; become active. When Mr. Simmons mentioned money, the boys came alive. Bob pushed the starter button, and the engine came alive with a roar. 2. To look real; take on a bright, natural look. Under skillful ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова guideGuide — гид, экскурсовод; справочник; направлять, руководить Перевод слова Museum guide — музейный гид, экскурсовод to guide the state — руководить государством to guide the steps of smb. — направлять чьи-л. шаги postal guide — почтовый справочник The feelings are dangerous Guides. Чувства — опасные советчики. The stars will Guide us back. На обратном пути ... Читать далее...
7. Touring Celebrity Homes and Filming LocationsTour guide: Welcome to Hollywood Tours, everybody. I’m your Tour guide for today, and I’ll be showing you some of the most Memorable locations in Hollywood history. Every seat in this Double-decker bus is a good one, and you’ll be able to see every Landmark we drive by. Uh, do you have a question? Elvira: ... Читать далее...
8. 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....
9. Значение идиомы have an eye on[have an eye on] or [have one’s eye on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Tolook at or think about ; have a wish for; have as anaim. I bought ice cream, but Jimmy had his eye on some candy. John has his eye on a scholarship so he can go to college. Compare:IN MIND. 2. See: ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы off guard[off guard] {adj.} In a careless attitude; not alert to comingdanger; not watching. In the second that the boxer was off guard, his opponent landed a knockout punch. Timmy s question caught Jeanoff guard, and she told him the secret before she knew it. Contrast:ON GUARD....
11. Перевод слова trafficTraffic — движение, трафик Перевод слова Trunk traffic — междугородное транспортное сообщение to block off traffic — перекрывать движение traffic code — правила дорожного движения The Traffic noise kept me awake. Шум уличного движения не давал мне уснуть. I was delayed by the Traffic. Я опоздал из-за того, что попал в пробку. A five-car pileup ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы keep an eye on[keep an eye on] or [keep one’s eye on] or [have one’s eye on] {v. phr.} 1. To watch carefully; not stop paying attention to. Keep aneye on the stove in case the coffee boils. You must keep your eyeon the ball when you play tennis. A good driver keeps his eye onthe road. The ... Читать далее...
13. A Complaint Letter to a Tour CompanyTo Whom It May Concern: I am writing Regarding a tour that my wife and I took with your company on February 26, 2006. The Brochure Stated that we Would see some of the most interesting Sights of the city. Since we had visited the city before, we looked forward to seeing some new Attractions. ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы scrounge around[scrounge around] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To search for an objectaimlessly without having one clearly in mind. I don’t know what’sthe matter with him, he is just scrounging around all day long. 2. Tolook around for a way to get a free drink or a free meal. Sue andher husband are so broke they never ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы look as if one has come out of a bandbox[look as if one has come out of a bandbox] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tolook very clean and fresh; look as if you had just had a bath and puton all-new clothing. In spite of the long, hot train ride, Jodyarrived looking as if she had come out of a bandbox. After a dayat the rodeo ... Читать далее...
16. Touring South AmericaA tourist is traveling with a guide through one of the thickest jungles in South America, when he comes across an ancient Mayan temple. The tourist is entranced by the temple, and asks the guide for details. To this, the guide states that archaeologists are carrying out excavations, and still finding great treasures. The tourist ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы pile-up[pile-up] {n.} 1. A heap; a deposit of one object on top ofanother. There is a huge pile-up of junked cars in this vacantlot. 2. A large number of objects in the same place, said of traffic. I was late because of the traffic pile-up on the highway....
18. Значение идиомы worse for wear[worse for wear] {adj. phr.} Not as good as new; worn out; damagedby use. — Used with «the». Her favorite tablecloth was beginning tolook the worse for wear. — Often used with «none» to mean: as good asnew. The doll was Mary’s favorite toy but it was none the worse forwear....
19. Значение идиомы not all there[not all there] {adj. phr.} Not completely alert mentally;absentminded; not together. Bill is a wonderful guy but he is justnot all there....
20. Значение идиомы look out for[look out for] {v. phr.} To watch out for; be on the alert. There were signs along the highway warning drivers to look out fordeer crossing....
21. Значение идиомы play on[play on] or [play upon] {v.} 1. To cause an effect on; influence. A heavy diet of television drama played on his feelings. 2. Towork upon for a planned effect; excite to a desired action by cunningplans; manage. The makeup salesman played on the woman’s wish tolook beautiful. In some places, leaders play upon people’ssuperstitious ... Читать далее...
22. Tour near glaciersThe following is supposedly a true story relating to an actual guide and his response to questions. Swiss mountain guides who always do the same trails can get tired answering the same questions over and over. One time an English tourist was giving his guide an especially hard time with silly questions. They were walking ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы take the floor[take the floor] {v. phr.} To get up and make a speech in ameeting. The audience became very attentive the moment thepresident took the floor....
24. Значение идиомы have one’s wits about one[have one’s wits about one] {v. phr.} To be alert; remain calm; notpanic. Sam was the only one who kept his wits about him when thefloodwaters of the Mississippi broke into our yard....
25. Taking a Campus TourJi Won: Come on, Dad, the Campus tour starts over there. The Guide is ready to begin the Walking tour. Guide: Welcome, Prospective students and your parents. My name is Jaime and I’ll be conducting your tour today. This tour will last about an hour, and we’ll be making frequent Stops so I can Point ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы on the watch[on the watch] {adj. phr.} Alert; watchful. The customsinspector was on the watch for diamond smugglers. Mary was on thewatch for bargains at the auction. Compare: EYE OUT, LOOK OUT....
27. Значение идиомы pay up[pay up] {v.} To pay in full; pay the amount of; pay what is owed. The monthly installments on the car were paid up. He pays hisdues up promptly. He gets behind when he is out of work but alwayspays up when he is working again....
28. Значение идиомы heads-up[heads-up] {adj.}, {informal} Wide-awake; alert; watchful;intelligent. You must play hard, heads-up baseball to win thisgame. Compare: ON ONE’S TOES, ON THE BALL....
29. Значение идиомы eye out[eye out] Careful watch or attention; guard. — Used after «keep»,»have» or «with». Keep an eye out. We’re close to Joe’s house. -Usually used with «for». Mary has her eye out for bargains. They went through the woods very quietly, with an eye out forIndians. Compare: LOOK OUT, ON GUARD, ON THE ALERT, ON THE ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы on one’s toes[on one’s toes] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Alert; ready to act. Thesuccessful ball player is always on his toes. Compare: HEADS-UP, ONTHE BALL....
31. Значение идиомы deadbeat[deadbeat] {n.}, {slang} A person who never pays his debts and who has a way of getting things free that others have to pay for. You’ll never collect from Joe — he’s a deadbeat....
32. Значение идиомы man-of-war[man-of-war] {n. phr.} 1. A stinging jellyfish in the Gulf ofMexico. «No swimming today,» the sign said, «as we have aman-of-war alert.» 2. A large battleship displaying its national flagor insignia. The shipwreck victims were picked up by an Americanman-of-war. 3. The albatross bird. After several days at sea wenoticed some men-of-war majestically sailing through ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы a little bird told me[a little bird told me] To have learned something from a mysterious, unknown, or secret source. «Who told you that Dean Smith was resigning?» Peter asked. «A little bird told me,» Jim answered....
34. Значение идиомы live wire[live wire] {n. phr.} 1. An electrically charged wire, usuallyuninsulated. The electrician was severely burned by the live wire. 2. An alert or energetic person. To sell the new merchandise, ourcompany needs several salespeople who are live wires....
35. Buying Car InsuranceAgent: Hello, Krashit Insurance. Jackie: Hi, I wanted to get a Quote for car insurance. Agent: Sure, I can help you with that. I Assume you want Liability insurance, but what other Coverage would you like to get? Jackie: Umm…I’m not sure. This is my first car. Agent: In that case, let me make a ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы leg man[leg man] {n.}, {informal} 1. An errand boy; one who performsmessenger services, or the like. Joe hired a leg man for theoffice. 2. {slang}, {semi-vulgar}, {avoidable} A man who isparticularly attracted to good looking female legs and pays lessattention to other parts of the female anatomy. Herb is a leg man....
37. Значение идиомы get wise[get wise] {v. phr.}, {slang} To learn about something kept secretfrom you; become alert. One girl pretended to be sick on gym dayswhen she had athletics, until the teacher got wise and made her goanyway. — Often used with «to». The boys got wise to Jack’sfondness for bubble gum. If you don’t get wise to ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы trip up[trip up] {v.} 1. To make unsteady on the feet; cause tomiss a step, stumble, or fall. A root tripped Billy up while he wasrunning in the woods, and he fell and hurt his ankle. 2. To cause to make a mistake. The teacher asked tricky questions inthe test to trip up students who were ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы in kind[in kind] {adv. phr.} In a similar way; with the same kind ofthing. My neighbor pays me in kind for walking her dog. Lowreturned Mary’s insult in kind....
40. Значение идиомы dutch treat[dutch treat] {n.}, {informal} A meal in a restaurant or an outing at the movies, concert, or theater where each party pays his or her own way. «I am willing to accept your invitation,» Mary said, «but it will have to be Dutch treat.»...