Значение идиомы make or break

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1. Перевод идиомы break a law / break the law, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break a law / break the law Перевод: нарушать закон Пример: The young man broke the law when he drove his friend’s car without a proper license. Молодой человек нарушил закон, когда водил машину друга без разрешения на право вождения....
2. Значение идиомы save the day[save the day] {v. phr.} To bring about victory or success, especially when defeat is likely. The forest fire was nearly out ofcontrol when suddenly it rained heavily and saved the day. Theteam was behind, but at the last minute Sam saved the day with atouchdown....
3. Значение идиомы break out[break out] {v.} 1. To begin showing a rash or other skin disorder. – Often used with “with”. He broke out with scarlet fever. 2. To speak or act suddenly and violently. He broke out laughing. She broke out, “That is not so!” 3. To begin and become noticeable. Fire broke out after the earthquake. […]...
4. Перевод идиомы break a leg!, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break a leg! Перевод: желаю удачи! ни пуха ни пера! (обычно желают актеру перед выходом на сцену) Пример: “Break a leg!” the director called to the lead actor. “Ни пуха ни пера!”, крикнул режиссер ведущему актеру....
5. Перевод идиомы break one’s word, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break one’s word Перевод: нарушить слово, обещание Пример: The young child promised his parents that he would not break his word. Ребенок пообещал родителям, что не нарушит своего слова....
6. Значение идиомы break into[break into] {v.} 1. To force an entrance into; make a rough or unlawful entrance into. Thieves broke into the store at night. 2. {informal} To succeed in beginning. He broke into television as an actor. 3. To interrupt. He broke into the discussion with a shout of warning. 4. To begin suddenly. He broke […]...
7. Значение идиомы break away[break away] or [break loose] {v. phr.} To liberate oneself from someone or something. Jane tried to break loose from her attacker, but he was too strong....
8. Значение идиомы break the ice[break the ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a conversation, getting a party going, or making an acquaintance. To break the ice Ted spoke of his interest in mountain climbing, and they soon had a conversation going. Some people use an unusual thing, such as an unusual piece of […]...
9. Значение идиомы break-up[break-up] {n.} The end of a relationship, personal or commercial. The break-up finally occurred when Smith and Brown decided to sue each other for embezzlement....
10. Значение идиомы break-even[break-even] {n.} The point of equilibrium in a business venture when one has made as much money as one had invested, but not more – that would be “profit.” “We’ve reached the break-even point at longlast!” – Max exclaimed with joy....
11. Значение идиомы break one’s balls[break one’s balls] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To do something with maximum effort; to do something very difficult or taxing. I’ve been breaking my balls to buy you this new color TV set and you aren’t the least bit appreciative! Compare: BREAK ONE’S NECK....
12. Перевод идиомы take a break, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: take a break Перевод: сделать, устроить перерыв Пример: I stopped to take a break after working all morning. Я остановился передохнуть, после того, как проработал все утро....
13. Значение идиомы coffee break[coffee break] {n.} A short recess or time out from work in which to rest and drink coffee. The girls in the office take a coffee break in the middle of the morning and the afternoon....
14. Значение идиомы break one’s neck[break one’s neck] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do all you possibly can; try your hardest. – Usually used with a limiting adverb or negative. John nearly broke his neck trying not to be late to school. Mother asked Mary to go to the store when she was free, but not to break her neck over […]...
15. Значение идиомы break ground[break ground] {v. phr.} To begin a construction project by digging for the foundation; especially, to turn the formal first spadeful of dirt. City officials and industrial leaders were there as the company broke ground for its new building. See: BREAK NEW GROUND....
16. Перевод идиомы give someone a break, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: give someone a break Идиома: give someone a break разг. Перевод: дать кому-либо шанс, не относиться к кому-либо предвзято Пример: We decided to give the woman a break and not complain about her bad manners. Мы решили дать этой женщине шанс и не жаловаться на ее плохие манеры....
17. Перевод слова breakBreak – ломать, разрушать; перерыв Перевод слова Without a break – беспрерывно to break in two – разломить пополам o break a lock – взломать замок They Broke for lunch. У них перерыв на обед. I hate to Break my promise. Я ненавижу нарушать обещания. I Broke my watch. Я сломал свои часы. Примеры из […]...
18. Перевод идиомы break the news (to someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break the news (to someone) Перевод: сообщать кому-либо какие-либо новости, известия Пример: He is planning to break the news about his transfer tomorrow. Он собирается рассказать о своем переводе завтра....
19. Перевод идиомы break the ice, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break the ice Перевод: растопить лед; сказать или сделать что-либо, чтобы сделать ситуацию менее напряженной, более непринужденной Пример: Andy likes to tell a joke to break the ice – to help everybody relax. Энди любит пошутить, чтобы растопить лед – помочь всем расслабиться....
20. Перевод идиомы break a record, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: break a record Перевод: побить рекорд, установить рекорд Пример: The team tried hard to break a record during the last week of the season. Команда очень старалась установить рекорд во время последней недели сезона....
21. Значение идиомы take a break[take a break] {v. phr.} To have a brief rest period during thecourse of one’s work. “You’ve worked hard. It’s time to take abreak,” the boss said....
22. Значение идиомы break with[break with] {v.} To separate yourself from; end membership in; stop friendly association with. He broke with the Democratic party on the question of civil rights. He had broken with some friends who had changed in their ideas....
23. Значение идиомы break the record[break the record] {v. phr.} To set or to establish a new mark or record. Algernon broke the record in both the pentathlon and the decathlon and took home two gold medals from the Olympics....
24. Значение идиомы break off[break off] {v.} 1. To stop suddenly. The speaker was interrupted so often that he broke off and sat down. When Bob came in, Jean broke off her talk with Linda and talked to Bob. 2. {informal} To end a friendship or love. I hear that Tom and Alice have broken off. She broke off […]...
25. Фразовый глагол break in (1) – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: break in (1) Перевод: пользоваться или носить что-либо новое, пока оно хорошо функционирует, пока оно не потеряло вид Пример: I need to break these shoes in before I go hiking. Мне нужно износить эту обувь, перед тем, как отправляться в поход....
26. Значение идиомы ham actor[ham actor] {n. phr.}, {slang} An untalented actor; someone whotries so hard to act that his performance becomes foolishlyexaggerated. Fred is a ham actor who, instead of memorizing hislines, keeps moving around in a ridiculous way....
27. Фразовый глагол break down (3) – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: break down (3) Перевод: разбить на части и проанализировать, исследовать каждую часть отдельно Пример: We need to break this problem down in order to solve. Нам нужно разбить эту задачу на части, чтобы решить ее....
28. Значение идиомы ace in the hole[ace in the hole] {n. phr.} 1. An ace given to a player face down so that other players in a card game cannot see it. When the cowboy bet all his money in the poker game he did not know that the gambler had an ace in the hole and would win it from […]...
29. Значение идиомы break one’s heart[break one’s heart] {v. phr.} To discourage greatly; make very sad or hopeless. His son’s disgrace broke his heart. When Mr. White lost everything he had worked so hard for, it broke his heart....
30. Значение идиомы bring[bring] or [wheel in] or [out] or [up the big guns] {v. phr.} To make use of a concealed plan in order to defeat an opponent in an argument or in a game, debate, or competition. The new computer software company decided to bring out the big guns to get ahead of the competition....
31. Значение идиомы break new ground[break new ground] {v. phr.} 1. To start a new activity previously neglected by others; do pioneering work. Albert Einstein broke new ground with his theory of relativity. 2. To begin something never done before. The school broke new ground with reading lessons that taught students to guess the meaning of new words....
32. Значение идиомы break camp[break camp] {v. phr.} To take down and pack tents and camping things; take your things from a camping place. The scouts broke camp at dawn....
33. Значение идиомы put over[put over] {v.} 1. To wait to a later time; postpone. They putover the meeting to the following Tuesday. Syn.: PUT OFF. 2.{informal} To make a success of; complete. He put over a complexand difficult business deal. Syn.: BRING OFF, PUT ACROSS, SLIP OVER.3. {informal} To practice deception; trick; fool. – Used with “on”. George […]...
34. Перевод слова victoryVictory – победа, Виктория Перевод слова Victory Medal – медаль Победы winged Victory – крылатая статуя Победы victory in battle – победа в бою facile victory – легкая победа He savours his Victory. Он наслаждается своей победой. That was a famous Victory. Это была замечательная победа. Beckham led his team to Victory. Бекхэм привел свою […]...
35. Значение идиомы out of character[out of character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in agreement with aperson’s character or personality; not in the way that a personusually behaves or is expected to behave; not usual; unsuitable;uncharacteristic. Mary is a nice girl. Her fit of temper was out ofcharacter. 2. Not in character; unsuitable for a part or character. It […]...
36. Перевод слова defeatDefeat – поражение, проигрыш, отмена Перевод слова To concede defeat – признавать поражение to defeat a motion – отклонить ходатайство the defeat of a bill – провал законопроекта We were Defeated by 3 goals to 2. Мы проиграли со счетом 3 : 2. She was a woman who hated to admit Defeat. Она была женщиной, […]...
37. Перевод слова failureFailure – неудача, провал, отказ, сбой Перевод слова Dead failure – полный провал bitter failures – горькие неудачи there was a failure of electricity – отключилось электричество She has a dread of Failure. Она боялась возможной неудачи. The play was voted a Failure. Пьеса была признана неудачной. Engine Failure cracked the plane up. Самолет потерпел […]...
38. 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....
39. Значение идиомы run scared[run scared] {v. phr.} To expect defeat, as in a politicalcampaign. The one-vote defeat caused him to run scared in everyrace thereafter....
40. Значение идиомы bad actor[bad actor] {n.}, {informal} A person or animal that is always fighting, quarreling, or doing bad things. The boy was a bad actor and nobody liked him....