Значение идиомы make a point

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1. Перевод слова hostessHostess — хозяйка, бортпроводница Перевод слова Nightclub hostess — хозяйка ночного клуба to apologize to the hostess for coming late — извиняться перед хозяйкой за опоздание airline hostess — стюардесса The Hostess provided lunch for all the guests Хозяйка накормила обедом всех гостей. The restaurant Hostess cools out the impatient customer. Владелица ресторана успокаивает нетерпеливого ... Читать далее...
2. Making a Restaurant ReservationHostess: Thank you for calling Sakia Restaurant. How may I help you? Randy: I’d like to make a Reservation. Hostess: For which day and for what time? Randy: It’s for Friday, the 24th, at 7 o’clock. Hostess: How many will be in the party? Randy: There will be seven of us. Hostess: And the name ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы get to[get to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin by chance; begin to. — Used with a verbal noun or an infinitive. George meant to save hisdollar, but he got to thinking how good an ice cream cone would taste, and he spent it. On a rainy day, Sally got to looking around inthe attic and ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы set one’s heart on[set one’s heart on] {v. phr.} To want very much. He set hisheart on that bike. Also: To be very desirous of; hope very much tosucceed in. — Used with a verbal noun. He set his heart on winningthe race....
5. Значение идиомы eyes pop out[eyes pop out] {informal} are very much surprised. — Usedwith a possessive noun or pronoun. Mary’s eyes popped out when hermother entered her classroom. When Joan found a clock radio underthe Christmas tree, her eyes popped out....
6. Значение идиомы on the point of[on the point of] {prep.} Ready to begin; very near to. — Usuallyused with a verbal noun. The coach was on the point of giving upthe game when our team scored two points. The baby was on thepoint of crying when her mother finally came home. Compare: ABOUT TO, AT THE POINT OF....
7. Значение идиомы fix up[fix up] {v. phr.} 1. To repair. The school is having the oldgym fixed up. 2. To arrange. I think I can fix it up with thecompany so that John gets the transfer he desires. 3. To arrange adate that might lead to a romance or even to marriage. Mary is agreat matchmaker; she fixed ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы talk out of[talk out of] {v.} 1. To persuade not to; make agree or decide notto. — Used with a verbal noun. Mary’s mother talked her out ofquitting school. Contrast: TALK INTO. 2. To allow to go or get out bytalking; let escape by talking. Johnny is good at talking his wayout of trouble. Contrast: TALK INTO....
9. Значение идиомы B. Y. O[B. Y. O.] {informal} Bring Your Own. Said of a kind of party where the host or hostess does not provide the drinks or food but people bring their own....
10. Значение идиомы quite the thing[quite the thing] {n. phr.} The socially proper thing to do. Inpolite society it is quite the thing to send a written thank you noteto one’s host or hostess after a dinner party....
11. Значение идиомы look at the world through rose-colored glasses[look at the world through rose-colored glasses] or [see withrose-colored glasses] {v. phr.} To see everything as good andpleasant; not see anything hard or bad. When Jean graduated fromhigh school, she looked at the world through rose-colored glasses. If you see everything through rose-colored glasses, you will often bedisappointed....
12. Значение идиомы all-out effort[all-out effort] {n.} A great and thorough effort at solving a given problem. The President is making an all-out effort to convince Congress to pass the pending bill on health care....
13. Значение идиомы within an ace of[within an ace of] {informal} or [within an inch of] {adv. phr.}Almost but not quite; very close to; nearly. Tim came within an aceof losing the election. John was within an inch of drowning beforehe was pulled out of the water. Compare: BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH....
14. 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...
15. Значение идиомы cough up[cough up] {v.}, {slang} 1. To give unwillingly; pay with an effort. Her husband coughed up the money for the party with a good deal of grumbling. 2. To tell what was secret; make known. He coughed up the whole story for the police....
16. Значение идиомы sob story[sob story] {n.} A story that makes you feel pity or sorrow; a talethat makes you tearful. The beggar told us a long sob story beforehe asked for money. The movie is based on a sob story, but peoplelove it....
17. Перевод идиомы all-out-effort, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: all-out-effort Перевод: основательное усилие; много усилий Пример: We are making an all-out-effort to finish our work. Мы прилагаем все усилия, чтобы закончить работу....
18. Значение идиомы blind as a bat, beetle, mole, owl[blind as a bat, beetle, mole, owl] {adj. phr.} Anyone who is blind or has difficulty in seeing; a person with very thick glasses. Without my glasses I am blind as a bat....
19. Значение идиомы had rather[had rather] or [had sooner] {v.} To choose to ; like better to; would prefer to. — Usedwith an infinitive without «to». My aunt invited me to the movies, but I said I had rather go on a picnic with the girls. I hadsooner live in the city than on a farm....
20. Значение идиомы throw a party[throw a party] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a party; have aparty. The club is throwing a party in the high school gym Saturdaynight. The Seniors threw a masquerade party on Halloween....
21. Значение идиомы of a piece[of a piece] {adj. phr.} Of the same kind; in line. — Usually usedwith «with». His quitting the job is of a piece with his droppingout of school....
22. Значение идиомы hen party[hen party] {n. phr.}, {informal} A party to which only women orgirls are invited. The sorority gave a hen party for its members. Contrast: STAG PARTY. See: GO STAG....
23. Значение идиомы in order to[in order to] or [so as to] {conj.} For the purpose of; to. — Usedwith an infinitive. In order to follow the buffalo, the Indiansoften had to move their camps. We picked apples so as to make apie. Compare: SO THAT....
24. Перевод идиомы last-ditch effort, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: last-ditch effort Перевод: последняя попытка, последнее усилие Пример: The government made a last-ditch effort to prevent a strike by the teachers. Правительство сделало последнюю попытку предотвратить забастовку учителей....
25. Значение идиомы off and on[off and on] also [on and off] {adv.} Not regularly; occasionally;sometimes. Joan wrote to a pen pal in England off and on forseveral years. It rained off and on all day. — Sometimes usedwith hyphens like an adjective. A worn-out cord may make a hearingaid work in an off-and-on way. Compare: BY FITS AND STARTS, ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы into question[into question] {adv. phr.} Into doubt or argument. — Usually usedwith «call», «bring» or «come». This soldier’s courage has neverbeen called into question. If a boy steals, his parents’ teachingcomes into question....
27. Перевод слова effortEffort — усилие, попытка Перевод слова Last effort — последнее усилие to make efforts — приложить усилия a peace effort — усилия в борьбе за мир Success waits on Effort. Успех требует усилий. We need to expend more Effort. Мы должны прилагать больше усилий. Her Efforts were rewarded with a new contract. Ее усилия были ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы God knows[God knows] or [goodness knows] or [heaven knows] {informal} 1.Maybe God knows but I don’t know and no one else knows. — Often usedwith «only». Do you know where Susan is? God only knows! 2.Surely; certainly. Goodness knows, the poor man needs the money. Heaven only knows, I have tried hard enough....
29. Значение идиомы verbal diarrhea[verbal diarrhea] {n. phr.} The inability to keep silent;over-talkativeness. Archibald is a nice guy but he’s got verbaldiarrhea and he can’t shut up for a single minute....
30. Значение идиомы see to it[see to it] {v. phr.} To take care; take the responsibility; makesure. — Usually used with a noun clause. We saw to it that thechild was fed and bathed....
31. Значение идиомы run around[run around] or [chase around] {v.}, {informal} To go to differentplaces for company and pleasure; be friends. Tim hasn’t been to adance all year; with school work and his job, he hasn’t time to runaround. Chuck and Jim chase around a lot together. — Often usedwith «with». Ruth runs around with girls who like to ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы pull strings[pull strings] or [pull wires] {v. phr.}, {informal} To secretlyuse influence and power, especially with people in charge or inimportant jobs to do or get something; make use of friends to gainyour wishes. If you want to see the governor, Mr. Root can pullstrings for you. Jack pulled wires and got us a room at ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод идиомы see the world through rose-colored glasses, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: see the world through rose-colored glasses Перевод: смотреть на мир через розовые очки Пример: She is unrealistic and tends to see the world through rose-colored glasses. Она не реалист, и она смотрит на мир через розовые очки....
34. Значение идиомы get gray hair[get gray hair] or [get gray] {v. phr.}, {informal} To become oldor gray from worrying; become very anxious or worried. — Often usedwith «over». «If John doesn’t join the team, I won’t get gray hairover it,» the coach said. Naughty children are why mothers getgray. Compare: GIVE GRAY HAIR....
35. Значение идиомы many is me[many is me] There are a great number of ; manyare the. — Used at the beginning of a sentencewith a singular noun. Many is the man I have lent money to. Many was the time I ate at that restaurant. Compare: MANY A....
36. Значение идиомы lady of the house[lady of the house] {n. phr.} Female owner, or wife of the owner, of the house; the hostess. «Dinner is served,» the lady of thehouse announced to her guests....
37. Перевод идиомы leave someone out in the cold, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: leave someone out in the cold Перевод: оставить кого-либо в стороне, не взять в свою компанию, не разрешить принимать участие в какой-либо деятельности; исключить кого-либо Пример: We made an effort not to leave my friend out in the cold when we were planning the birthday party. Мы постарались не исключать моего друга из планирования ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы slug it out[slug it out] {v. phr.} To have a strong verbal or physical battlewith someone; to contest something most vigorously. The twocontenders for the lightweight boxing championship were slugging itout in the ring. The two candidates for Congress were slugging itout on radio and on television....
39. Значение идиомы well-to-do[well-to-do] {adj.} Having or making enough money to livecomfortably; prosperous. John’s father owns a company and hisfamily is well-to-do. — Often used with «the» like a plural noun. This is the part of town where the well-to-do live. Compare: IN THELAP OF LUXURY, IN THE CHIPS, ON EASY STREET....
40. Перевод слова partyParty — тусовка, вечеринка; партия Перевод слова A ruling party — правящая партия an opposition party — партия в оппозиции costume party — карнавал pleasure party — увеселительная прогулка He was life of the Party. Он был душой общества. The Party was ace. Вечеринка была первоклассной. He won me to his Party. Он убедил меня ... Читать далее...