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Значение идиомы make one’s mouth water

[make one’s mouth water] {v. phr.} 1. To look or smell very good;make you want very much to eat or drink something you see or smell.

The pies in the store window made Dan’s mouth water.

The pictureof the ice cream soda made his mouth water.

2. To be attractive; makeyou want to have something very much.

Judy collects folk songrecords, and the records in the store window made her mouth water.

Compare: LICK ONE’S CHOPS.


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  7. Перевод идиомы put your money where your mouth is / put its money where its mouth is, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put your money where your mouth is / put its money where its mouth is Перевод: поддержать свои слова чем-либо, особенно, деньгами; действовать, вместо того, чтобы просто говорить Пример: The government might be obliged to put its money where its mouth is to prove its commitment. Правительству, возможно, придется доказать свои слова делом, чтобы […]...
  8. Значение идиомы water over the dam [water over the dam] or [water under the bridge] {n. phr.}Something that happened in the past and cannot be changed. Sincethe sweater is too small already, don’t worry about its shrinking;that’s water over the dam. Compare: CRY OVER SPILLED MILK....
  9. Значение идиомы loud mouth [loud mouth] or [big mouth] {n.}, {slang} A noisy, boastful, orfoolish talker. Fritz is a loud mouth who cannot be trusted withsecrets. When he has had a few drinks, Joe will make empty boastslike any other big mouth....
  10. Значение идиомы head above water [head above water] {n. phr.} out of difficulty; clear of trouble. How are your marks at school? Are you keeping your head above water? Business at the store is bad. They can’t keep their heads abovewater....
  11. Значение идиомы fish out of water [fish out of water] {n. phr.} A person who is out of his properplace in life; someone who does not fit in. Because Ed could notswim, he felt like a fish out of water at the beach. She was theonly girl at the party not in a formal dress and she felt like a fishout […]...
  12. Значение идиомы go through hell and high water [go through hell and high water] {v. phr.}, {informal} To gothrough danger, or trouble. John is ready to go through hell andhigh water to help his chum. The soldiers went through hell andhigh water to capture the fort. Compare: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, THROUGH THE MILL....
  13. Значение идиомы born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth [born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth] {adj. phr.} Born to wealth and comfort; provided from birth with everything wanted; born rich. The stranger’s conduct was that of a man who had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Compare: WELL-HEELED....
  14. Значение идиомы laugh on the wrong side of one’s mouth [laugh on the wrong side of one’s mouth] or [laugh on the otherside of one’s mouth] or [laugh out of the other side of one’s mouth]{v. phr.}, {informal} To be made sorry; to feel annoyance ordisappointment; cry. Paul boasted that he was a good skater, butafter he fell, he laughed out of the other side […]...
  15. Значение идиомы of the first water [of the first water] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Of the finest quality;superior; very good; best. The jeweler chose diamonds of the firstwater for the queen’s crown. The dance program at graduation wasof the first water. Compare: FIRST-CLASS....
  16. Значение идиомы hell and high water [hell and high water] {n. phr.} Troubles or difficulties of anykind. After John’s father died he went through hell and high water, but he managed to keep the family together. Compare: COME HELL ORHIGH WATER....
  17. Значение идиомы blood is thicker than water [blood is thicker than water] Persons of the same family are closer to one another than to others; relatives are favored or chosen over outsiders. Mr. Jones hires his relatives to work in his store. Blood is thicker than water....
  18. Значение идиомы take the words out of one’s mouth [take the words out of one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say what anotheris just going to say; to put another’s thought into words. “Let’sgo to the beach tomorrow.” “You took the words right out of my mouth;I was thinking of that.” I was going to suggest a movie, but shetook the words out of my […]...
  19. Значение идиомы lick one’s chops [lick one’s chops] {v. phr.}, {informal} To think about somethingpleasant; enjoy the thought of something. John is licking his chopsabout the steak dinner tonight. Tom is licking his chops about thelifeguard job he will have at the beach next summer. Our team islicking its chops because we beat the champions last night. Compare: LOOK FORWARD […]...
  20. Значение идиомы leave a bad taste in one’s mouth [leave a bad taste in one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To feel a badimpression; make you feel disgusted. Seeing a man beat his horseleaves a bad taste in your mouth. His rudeness to the teacher lefta bad taste in my mouth....
  21. Значение идиомы straight from the horse’s mouth [straight from the horse’s mouth] {slang} Directly from the personor place where it began; from a reliable source or a person thatcannot be doubted. They are going to be married. I got the newsstraight from the horse’s mouth – their minister. John found outabout the painting straight from the horse’s mouth, from the painterhimself....
  22. Значение идиомы bad mouth [bad mouth ] {v.}, {slang} To say uncomplimentary or libelous things about someone; deliberately to damage another’s reputation. It’s not nice to had mouth people....
  23. Значение идиомы shoot off one’s mouth [shoot off one’s mouth] or [shoot off one’s face] {v. phr.},{slang} To give opinions without knowing all the facts; talk as if youknow everything. Tom has never been to Florida, but he’s alwaysshooting his mouth off about how superior Florida is to California. I want to study the problem before I shoot off my face. […]...
  24. Значение идиомы live from hand to mouth [live from hand to mouth] {v. phr.} To live on little money andspend it as fast as it comes in; live without saving for the future;have just enough. Mr. Johnson got very little pay, and the familylived from hand to mouth when he had no job. These Indians livefrom hand to mouth on berries, nuts, […]...
  25. Значение идиомы run off at the mouth [run off at the mouth] {v. phr.} To talk too much; be unable tostop talking. “Shut up, John,” our father cried. “You are alwaysrunning off at the mouth.”...
  26. Значение идиомы hand-to-mouth [hand-to-mouth] {adj.} Not providing for the future; living fromday to day; not saving for later. Many native tribes lead ahand-to-mouth existence, content to have food for one day at a time. John is not a saving boy; he spends his money without thought forthe future, and lives a hand-to-mouth life. See: LIVE FROM HAND TOMOUTH....
  27. Перевод идиомы keep one’s mouth shut, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep one’s mouth shut Идиома: keep one’s mouth shut разг. Перевод: молчать, не разговаривать Пример: I was very angry and I told my friend to keep his mouth shut. Later I had to apologize. Я был очень зол и сказал своему другу закрыть свой рот. Потом мне пришлось извиниться....
  28. Перевод слова mouth Mouth – рот; декламировать Перевод слова Straight from the horse’s mouth – из первых рук to mure up one’s mouth – заткнуть чей-л. рот to mouth empty threats – изрекать пустые угрозы to mouth it – ораторствовать They Mouthed the usual platitudes. Они с важным видом изрекали обычные банальности. Stop shoveling food into your Mouth. […]...
  29. Значение идиомы take the bit in one’s mouth [take the bit in one’s mouth] also [take the bit in one’s teeth]{adv. phr.} To have your own way; take charge of things; take controlof something. When Mary wanted something, she was likely to takethe bit in her teeth and her parents could do nothing with her. Compare: TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNS, TAKE […]...
  30. Значение идиомы come hell or high water [come hell or high water] {adv. phr.}, {informal} No matter what happens; whatever may come. Grandfather said he would go to the fair, come hell or high water. Compare: COME WHAT MAY, THROUGH THE MILL....
  31. Значение идиомы foam at the mouth [foam at the mouth] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be very angry, like a maddog. By the time Uncle Henry had the third flat tire he was reallyfoaming at the mouth....
  32. Значение идиомы by word of mouth [by word of mouth] {adv. phr.} From person to person by the spoken word; orally. The news got around by word of mouth. The message reached him quietly by word of mouth....
  33. Значение идиомы hold water [hold water] {v. phr.} 1. To keep water without leaking. Thatpail still holds water. 2. {informal} To prove true; stand testing;bear examination. – Usually used in negative, interrogative, orconditional sentences. Ernest told the police a story that wouldn’thold water....
  34. Значение идиомы put words into one’s mouth [put words into one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say without proof thatanother person has certain feelings or opinions; claim a stand or anidea is another’s without asking; speak for another without right. When he said “John here is in favor of the idea.” I told him not toput words in my mouth....
  35. Значение идиомы melt in one’s mouth [melt in one’s mouth] {v. phr.} 1. To be so tender as to seem toneed no chewing. The chicken was so tender that it melted in yourmouth. 2. To taste very good; be delicious. Mother’s apple piereally melts in your mouth....
  36. Значение идиомы word of mouth [word of mouth] {n. phr.} Communication by oral rather than writtenmeans. The merchant told us that the best customers he had wererecommended to him by word of mouth....
  37. Перевод слова ice-cream Ice-cream – мороженое, кремовый Перевод слова Pistachio ice-cream – фисташковое мороженое premium ice-cream – мороженое высшего сорта ice-cream suit – костюм кремового цвета ice cream vendor – торговец мороженным He was a vanilla Ice-cream man. Он был большим любителем ванильного мороженого. Can I have a lick of your Ice-cream? Можно я разок лизну твое мороженое? […]...
  38. Значение идиомы like water [like water] {adv. phr.} As something easily poured out or wasted;freely. – Usually used in the phrase “spend money like water”. Sailors on shore leave often spend money like water. During theWorld Wars, the United States spent money like water....
  39. Значение идиомы keep one’s mouth shut [keep one’s mouth shut] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be or stay silent.- A rude expression when used as a command. When the crooks werecaptured by the police, their leader warned them to keep their mouthsshut. Charles began to tell Barry how to kick the ball, and Barrysaid angrily, “Keep your mouth shut!” Syn.: SHUT UP....
  40. Recommending Someone for a Job Harry: I’ve Put in a good word for you with my boss. He said To stop by the store at 4:00 today and he’ll Interview you for the job. Judy: Okay, I think I can make it around 4:00. Harry: Not around 4:00. You need to be there at 4:00 Sharp, got that? I’m Sticking […]...
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