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1. Значение идиомы by virtue of[by virtue of] also [in virtue of] {prep.} On the strength of; because of; by reason of. By virtue of his high rank and position, the President takes social leadership over almost everyone else. Plastic bags are useful for holding many kinds of food, by virtue of their clearness, toughness, and low cost. Compare: BY ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы make a virtue of necessity[make a virtue of necessity] {v. phr.} Make the best of things asthey are; do cheerfully what you do. After Mr. Wilson lost all hismoney, he made a virtue of necessity and found a new and interestinglife as a teacher. Compare: MAKE THE BEST OF....
3. Перевод слова virtueVirtue — достоинство, добродетель Перевод слова Virtue and vice — добродетель и порок man of virtue — добродетельный человек virtues and shortcomings — достоинства и недостатки Her character is graced by every Virtue. Она — воплощение всех добродетелей. Every Virtue can be twisted into a fault. Любое достоинство может быть представлено как недостаток. Virtue is ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы split hairs[split hairs] {v. phr.} To find and argue about small andunimportant differences as if the differences are important. Johnis always splitting hairs; he often starts an argument about somethingsmall and unimportant. Don’t split hairs about whose turn it is towash the dishes and make the beds; let’s work together and finishsooner....
5. Значение идиомы use up[use up] {v. phr.} 1. To use until nothing is left; spend orconsume completely. Don’t use up all the soap. Leave me some towash with. Jack used up his last dollar to see the movies. Compare: GIVE OUT. 2. {informal} To tire completely; make verytired; exhaust; leave no strength or force in. — Usually used ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы take a joke[take a joke] {v. phr.} Accept in good spirit some derisiondirected at oneself. My brother has a good sense of humor whenteasing others, but he cannot take a joke on himself....
7. Перевод слова humorHumor — юмор, чувство юмора Перевод слова To weave some humor into a plot — добавить в сюжет немного юмора surreal off-the-wall humor — сюрреалистический необычный юмор acerbic black humor — едкий черный юмор He didn’t appreciate the Humor of the situation. Он не оценил юмора той ситуации. He has a morbid sense of Humor. ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод идиомы nothing to complain about, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: nothing to complain about Перевод: все хорошо, не на что пожаловаться Пример: I told my boss that I had nothing to complain about regarding my job. Я сказал своему начальнику, что с моей работой меня все устраивает....
9. Перевод слова complainComplain — жаловаться, выражать недовольство Перевод слова Complain of the food — быть недовольным питанием we have nothing to complain about — нам не на что жаловаться complain heavily — горько жаловаться Jane is Complaining of a headache again. Джейн снова жалуется на головную боль. He works hard but he never Complains. Он усердно работает, ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы to the eye[to the eye] {adv. phr.} As it is seen; as a person or thing firstseems; apparently. That girl looks to the eye like a nice girl toknow, but she is really rather mean. That suit appears to the eyeto be a good buy, but it may not be. Compare: AT FIRST GLANCE....
11. Перевод идиомы fall flat (on one’s face), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fall flat (on one’s face) Перевод: упасть в грязь лицом; полностью провалиться, потерпеть неудачу Пример: My attempt at humor fell flat and now the girl does not like me. Моя попытка пошутить закончилась неудачей, и теперь девушка меня не любит. I fell flat on my face when I tried to impress the girl with ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы off-center[off-center] {adj.}, {informal} Different from the usual pattern;not quite like most others; odd. Roger’s sense of humor was a bitoff-center. Compare: OFF-KEY....
13. Значение идиомы all very well[all very well] {adj.} All right; very good and correct; very true. — Usually followed by a «but» clause. It’s all very well for you to complain but can you do any better? It’s all very well if Jane comes with us, but how will she get back home? Compare: WELL AND GOOD....
14. Значение идиомы jump at[jump at] {v.} To take or accept quickly and gladly. Johnnyjumped at the invitation to go swimming with his brother. Compare:TAKE UP....
15. Значение идиомы give a hard time[give a hard time] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To give trouble by whatyou do or say; complain. Jane gave her mother a hard time on thebus by fighting with her sister and screaming. Don’t give me ahard time, George. I’m doing my best on this job. Compare: GIVE FITS.2. To get in the way by ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы in a bind[in a bind] or [in a box] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Likely to havetrouble whether you do one thing or another. Sam is in a bindbecause if he carries home his aunt’s groceries, his teacher will beangry because he is late, and if he doesn’t, his aunt will complain. Compare: BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы girl friend[girl friend] {n.}, {informal} 1. A female friend or companion. Jane is spending the night at her girlfriend’s house. 2. A boy’ssteady girl; the girl or woman partner in a love affair; girl;sweetheart. John is taking his girl friend to the dance. Contrast:BOYFRIEND....
18. Значение идиомы make one’s bed and lie in it[make one’s bed and lie in it] To be responsible for what you havedone and so to have to accept the bad results. Billy smoked one ofhis father’s cigars and now he is sick. He made his bed, now let himlie in it. Compare: FACE THE MUSIC....
19. Значение идиомы find fault[find fault] {v. phr.} To find something wrong; complain;criticize. She tries to please him, but he always finds fault. They found fault with every box I made. Compare: JUMP ON, PICKAT....
20. Значение идиомы take one’s medicine[take one’s medicine] {v. phr.} To accept punishment withoutcomplaining. The boy said he was sorry he broke the window and wasready to take his medicine. Compare: FACE THE MUSIC....
21. Значение идиомы put up with[put up with] {v.} To accept patiently; bear. We had to put upwith Jim’s poor table manners because he refused to change. Themother told her children, «I refuse to put up with your tracking inmud!» Compare: STAND FOR....
22. Значение идиомы resign oneself[resign oneself] {v. phr.} To stop arguing; accept something whichcannot be changed. When Jane’s father explained that he could notafford to buy her a new bicycle, she finally resigned herself toriding the old one. Compare: GIVE UP....
23. Значение идиомы curry favor[curry favor] {v.} To flatter or serve someone to get his help or friendship. Joe tried to curry favor with the new teacher by doing little services that she didn’t really want. Jim tried to curry favor with the new girl by telling her she was the prettiest girl in the class. Compare: POLISH THE ... Читать далее...
24. Пословица / поговорка virtue is its own reward — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: virtue is its own reward Перевод: добродетель не нуждается в вознаграждении Пример: «If I help you, will you pay me?» «Virtue is its own reward.» Если я помогу тебе, ты мне заплатишь? — Добродетель не нуждается в вознаграждении....
25. Значение идиомы take on oneself[take on oneself] or [take upon oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To accept asa duty or responsibility. He took it on himself to see that thepackages were delivered. 2. To assume wrongfully or withoutpermission as a right or privilege. You should not have taken itupon yourself to accept the invitation for the whole family....
26. Перевод слова acceptAccept — принимать, соглашаться Перевод слова To accept a bet — согласиться на пари to accept a challenge — принять вызов to accept a condition — принимать условие I Accept your kind offer. Я принимаю ваше любезное предложение. Please Accept this small gift. Пожалуйста, примите этот маленький подарок. I cannot Accept your invitation Я не ... Читать далее...
27. Types of HumorKyle: Are you watching that Sitcom again? It’s so stupid. There’s nothing Witty or original about the Humor. Paulina: I don’t need Highbrow jokes. I enjoy all kinds of Comedy. Kyle: You mean you like Screwball and Slapstick humor. Paulina: Yes, so? Kyle: So? It’s so Juvenile. Paulina: I know that it’s hard for people ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы working girl[working girl] {n.}, {slang} 1. Aprostitute. I didn’t know Roxanne was a working girl. 2. A girl, usually single, who supports herself by working in an honest job, suchas in an office, etc. The average working girl can’t afford such afancy car....
29. Значение идиомы take up[take up] {v.} 1. To remove by taking in. Use a blotter to takeup the spilled ink. When the vacuum cleaner bag is full, it willnot take up dirt from the rug. 2. To fill or to occupy. All hisevenings were taken up with study. The oceans take up the greaterpart of the earth’s surface. ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы bone to pick[bone to pick] or [crow to pick] {n. phr.}, {informal} A reason for dispute; something to complain of or argue about. — Often used jokingly. «I have a bone to pick with you,» he said. There was always a crow to pick about which one would shave first in the morning. Compare: BONE OF CONTENTION....
31. Значение идиомы cry over spilled milk[cry over spilled milk] or [cry over spilt milk] {v. phr.}, {informal} To cry or complain about something that has already happened; be unhappy about something that cannot be helped. After the baby tore up Sue’s picture book, Sue’s mother told her there was no use crying over spilled milk. You have lost the game ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы go fly a kite[go fly a kite] {v. phr.}, {slang} To go away; leave. Usually usedas a command, to show that you do not accept someone’s ideas. Harrywas tired of John’s advice and told him to go fly a kite. AfterMary stood around telling Sue what was wrong with her dress. Sue toldher to go fly a kite. ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы take a back seat[take a back seat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To accept a poorer orlower position; be second to something or someone else. During thewar all manufacturing had to take a back seat to military needs. She does not have to take a back seat to any singer alive. Compare:PLAY SECOND FIDDLE....
34. Значение идиомы take for granted[take for granted] {v. phr.} 1. To suppose or understand to betrue. Mr. Harper took for granted that the invitation included hiswife. A teacher cannot take it for granted that students always dotheir homework. Compare: BEG THE QUESTION. 2. To accept or becomeused to without noticing especially or saying anything. George took for granted all ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы wear well[wear well] {v.} 1. To continue to be satisfactory, useful, orliked for a long time. My old overcoat has worn very well. Their marriage has worn well. That author wears well. Compare:STAND UP. 2. To carry, accept, or treat properly or well. Grandfather wears his years well. Tommy has won many honors buthe wears them ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы boggle the mind[boggle the mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop the rational thinking process by virtue of being too fantastic or incredible. It boggles the mind that John should have been inside a flying saucer!...
37. Значение идиомы beggars can’t be choosers[beggars can’t be choosers] People who can not choose what they will have, must accept what they get; if you are not in control, you must take what you can get. We wanted to leave on the train in the morning but it doesn’t go until afternoon, so we must go then. Beggars can’t be ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы charge off[charge off] {v.} 1. To consider or record as a loss, especially in an account book. The store owner charged off all of the last season’s stock of suits. Syn.: WRITE OFF. 2. or [charge up] {informal} To accept or remember as a mistake and not worry about it any more. — Often used with ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы pull one’s leg[pull one’s leg] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get someone to accept aridiculous story as true; fool someone with a humorous account ofsomething; trick. For a moment, I actually believed that his wifehad royal blood. Then I realized he was pulling my leg. Westerncowboys loved to pull a stranger’s leg. Compare: STRING ALONG. -[leg-pulling] {n.} Strangers ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы let ride[let ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} To allow to go on without change;accept for the present. The committee couldnot decide what to do about Bob’s idea, so they let the matter ridefor a month or so. The class was rather noisy but the teacher letit ride because it was near Christmas. Ruth’s paper was not verygood, ... Читать далее...