Значение идиомы lose one’s grip

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1. Значение идиомы get a grip on [get a grip on] {v. phr.} To take firm control of something. IfTim wants to keep his job, he had better get a grip on himself andstart working harder. Contrast: LOSE ONE’S GRIP....
2. Перевод идиомы get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself Перевод: взять себя в руки, контролировать в себя, владеть собой Пример: When he cried, she said, “Get a grip on yourself, Dear.” Когда он заплакал, она сказала: «Возьми себя в руки, дорогой». The man got a grip of himself and calmed down. Человек […]...
3. Перевод слова grip Grip – схватить, сжать Перевод слова To get a grip on oneself – владеть собой the story gripped me – рассказ захватил меня the child gripped his mother’s hand – ребенок крепко держался за руку матери Please relax your Grip on my arm. Пожалуйста, не сжимай мне так руку. Asthma has Gripped me by the […]...
4. Значение идиомы lose ground [lose ground] 1. To go backward; retreat. The soldiers began tolose ground when their leader was killed. Compare: GIVE GROUND. 2. Tobecome weaker; get worse; not improve. The sick man began to loseground when his cough grew worse. When the Democrats are in power, the Republicans lose ground. Contrast: GAIN GROUND....
5. Значение идиомы lose face [lose face] {v.} To be embarrassed or shamed by an error orfailure; lose dignity, influence or reputation; lose self-respect orthe confidence of others. Many Japanese soldiers were killed inWorld War II because they believed that to give up or retreat wouldmake them lose face. John’s careless work made him lose face withhis employer. The banker […]...
6. Значение идиомы lose one’s tongue [lose one’s tongue] {v. phr.}, informal To be so embarrassed orsurprised that you cannot talk. The man would always lose histongue when he was introduced to new people. Compare: CAT GET ONE’STONGUE....
7. 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 lost sight of it. Contrast: CATCH SIGHT OF. 2. Toforget; overlook. Johnny was so interested in the game he lostsight of the time. No matter […]...
8. Значение идиомы lose out [lose out] {v.} To fail to win; miss first place in a contest; loseto a rival. John lost out in the rivalry for Mary’s hand inmarriage. Fred didn’t want to lose out to the other salesman. Compare: MISS OUT. Contrast: WIN OUT....
9. Значение идиомы lose one’s temper [lose one’s temper] {v. phr.} To lose control over one’s anger; toget angry. He lost his temper when he broke the key in the lock. Compare: BLOW A FUSE, FLY OFF THE HANDLE. Contrast: HOLD ONE’S TEMPER....
10. Значение идиомы lose one’s shirt [lose one’s shirt] {v. phr.}, {slang} To lose all or most of yourmoney. Uncle Joe spent his life savings to buy a store, but itfailed, and he lost his shirt. Mr. Matthews lost his shirt bettingon the horses....
11. Перевод идиомы lose weight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: lose weight Перевод: терять вес, худеть Пример: I want to lose weight so I have stopped eating sweets. Я хочу похудеть, поэтому я перестал есть сладкое....
12. Перевод идиомы lose heart, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: lose heart Перевод: падать духом, потерять уверенность, унывать Пример: What a disappointment! It’s enough to make one lose heart. Какое разочарование! Из-за этого можно и упасть духом....
13. Значение идиомы lose oneself [lose oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To go wrong; miss your way; becomeunable to find the right direction. Fred lost himself in theconfusion of downtown Boston streets. 2. To conceal yourself; hide. The pick-pocket lost himself in the crowd and escaped the police. 3.To become deeply interested and forget yourself; become absorbed. Sometimes Harry would lose […]...
14. Перевод слова lose Lose – потерять, терять, проигрывать Перевод слова To lose a button – потерять пуговицу to lose a case – проиграть дело, проиграть процесс to lose control – терять управление We may Lose on it. Мы можем на этом погореть. People Lose their hair. Люди лысеют. I Lost myself in this city. Я заблудился в этом […]...
15. The Engineer had just returned from a week long seminar The Engineer had just returned from a week long seminar. His boss, instead of asking about the details, asked if were sick as he looked absolutely terrible. “Well…” said the Engineer, “I met this blonde and turned out she was an engineer-in-training and wanted me to tutor her. One thing lead to another and we […]...
16. Значение идиомы lose one’s marbles [lose one’s marbles] {v. phr.} To go mad; become crazed. Stanmust have lost his marbles; he is hopelessly pursuing a happilymarried woman....
17. Значение идиомы lose one’s head [lose one’s head ] {v. phr.} 1. To panic. “Let’s not loseour heads,” the captain cried. “We have good lifeboats on thisvessel.” 2. To become deeply infatuated with someone. Don’t loseyour head over Jane; she is already married. Contrast: KEEP ONE’SHEAD....
18. Значение идиомы lose heart [lose heart] {v. phr.} To feel discouraged because of failure; tolose hope of success. The team had won no games and it lost heart. Contrast: TAKE HEART....
19. Значение идиомы lose touch [lose touch] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail to keep in contact orcommunication. – Usually used with “with”. After she moved toanother town, she lost touch with her childhood friends. Compare: OUTOF TOUCH....
20. Значение идиомы lose one’s heart [lose one’s heart] {v. phr.} To fall in love; begin to love. Shelost her heart to the soldier with the broad shoulders and the deepvoice. Bill lost his heart to the puppy the first time he saw it....
21. Перевод идиомы lose one’s heart to somebody, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: lose one’s heart to somebody Перевод: влюбиться в кого-либо Пример: I think he lost his heart to Mary on the day they met. Мне кажется, он влюбился в Мэри в тот день, когда они встретились....
22. Значение идиомы lose track [lose track] {v. phr.} To forget about something; not stayinformed; fail to keep a count or record. What’s the score now? I’ve lost track. – Usually used with “of”. Mary lost track of herfriends at camp after summer was over. John lost track of themoney he spent at the circus. Compare: OUT OF TOUCH. Contrast: […]...
23. Перевод идиомы lose face, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: lose face Перевод: упасть в грязь лицом; потерять уважение, репутацию, статус Пример: Our boss lost face when his employees decided not to support him during the meeting. Наш начальник упал в грязь лицом, когда его служащие не поддержали его на собрании....
24. Перевод идиомы lose track of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: lose track of something Перевод: потерять след, нить чего-либо, не следить за ходом, развитием Пример: I’ve lost track – what day are you leaving? Я запутался – в какой день ты уезжаешь? I lost track of the number of times I read this book. Я читал эту книгу так много раз, что сбился со […]...
25. Перевод идиомы lose one’s touch (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: lose one’s touch (with someone or something) Перевод: потерять хватку; потерять способность руководить, управлять кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: I think that the horse trainer is losing her touch with the horses that she is training. Мне кажется, что тренер лошадей теряет способность управлять лошадьми, которых она тренирует....
26. A blonde named Vikki decides she wants to try A blonde named Vikki decides she wants to try horseback riding one day. So Vikki mounts the horse, taps its butt, and the horse starts to take off at a reasonable speed. She is having fun, and decides she wants to go a little faster, so she kicks the horses butt, and the horse goes […]...
27. Значение идиомы have something going for one [have something going for one] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Tohave ability, talent; good looks, and Or influence in important placeshelping one to be successful. Well now, Pat Jones, that’s anotherstory – she’s got something going for her....
28. Значение идиомы stand off [stand off] {v.} 1. To stay at a distance; stay apart. Atparties, Mr. Jones goes around talking to everyone, but Mrs. Jones isshy and stands off. 2. To keep from comingnear or winning. The soldiers defending the fort stood off a largeband of Indians. The other schools wanted to beat our team and winthe championship, […]...
29. Перевод слова engineer Engineer – инженер Перевод слова Electrical engineer – инженер-электрик mechanical engineer – инженер-механик systems engineer – инженер – системный программист The Engineer stopped the train. Инженер остановил поезд. He has engaged himself to an Engineer. Он нанялся к одному инженеру. We currently have a vacancy for an Engineer. В настоящее время у нас есть вакансия […]...
30. Топик “Закупка компонентов” (Buying Components) Buying components The representatives of my company saw displayed ball bearings at the international exhibition in Frankfurt. Our company required such bearings and we sent an enquiry to the manufacturer. After the manufacturer has received our letter an engineer of their company called us and came to St. Petersburg. They offered the guarantee period of […]...
31. Перевод сленгового выражения lose it, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: lose it Перевод: потерять самообладание, контроль; сойти с ума, помешаться Пример: “What are you doing? Have you totally lost it?” “No, not totally, not yet.” Что ты делаешь? У тебя что, совсем крыша поехала? – Нет, еще нет, еще не совсем....
32. Значение идиомы if worst comes to worst [if worst comes to worst] If the worst thing happens that beimagined; if the worst possible thing happens; if troubles grow worse. If worst comes to worst and Mr. Jones loses the house, he will sendhis family to his mother’s farm. If worst comes to worst, we shallclose the school for a few days....
33. Appearance: The Arms and Hands – Внешность: руки The arms and hands of our prehistoric ancestors were probably not very different from the human arm and hand today. The upper and lower joints of the arm, elbow and wrist, were probably very similar, and the basic structure of the hand with its five fingers was also the same. But according to some scientists, […]...
34. Значение идиомы nervous breakdown [nervous breakdown] {n.} A mild or severe attack of mental illness;a collapse of a person’s ability to make decisions and solve problemsbecause of overwork, great mental strain, or the like. When themother saw her baby run over, she suffered a nervous breakdown....
35. Значение идиомы bite the dust [bite the dust] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be killed in battle. Captain Jones discharged his gun and another guerrilla bit the dust. 2. To fall in defeat; go down before enemies; be overthrown; lose. Our team bit the dust today....
36. Значение идиомы lead the way [lead the way] {v. phr.} To go before and show how to go somewhere;guide. The boys need someone to lead the way on their hike. Themen hired an Indian to lead the way to the Pueblo ruins. Thatschool led the way in finding methods to teach reading....
37. A doctor, an engineer, and a politician A doctor, an engineer, and a politician were arguing as to which profession was older. “Well,” argued the doctor, “without a physician mankind could not have survived, so I am sure that mine is the oldest profession.” “No,” said the engineer, “before life began there was complete chaos, and it took an engineer to create […]...
38. Значение идиомы give way [give way] {v.} 1. To go back; retreat. The enemy army is givingway before the cannon fire. Compare: FALL BACK. 2. To make room, getout of the way. The children gave way and let their mother throughthe door. Compare: MAKE WAY. 3. To lose control of yourself; loseyour courage or hope; yield. Mrs. Jones didn’t […]...
39. Значение идиомы no longer [no longer] {adv.} Not any more; not at the present time. Hecould no longer be trusted and they had to let him go. The shorewas no longer in sight....
40. Значение идиомы odd jobs [odd jobs] {n. phr.} Work that is not steady or regular in nature;small, isolated tasks. Dan does odd jobs for his neighbors, barelymaking enough to eat....