Значение идиомы make up one’s mind

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1. Значение идиомы fence-sitting[fence-sitting] {n.} or {adj.} Choosing neither side. You havebeen fence-sitting for too long. It is time you made up your mind. Contrast: MAKE UP ONE’S MIND, TAKE SIDES....
2. Значение идиомы cross one’s mind[cross one’s mind] or [pass through one’s mind] {v. phr.} To be a sudden or passing thought; be thought of by someone; come to your mind; occur to you. At first Bob was puzzled by Virginia’s waving, but then it crossed his mind that she was trying to tell him something. When Jane did not […]...
3. Значение идиомы mind[mind] See: CROSS ONE’S MIND or PASS THROUGH ONE’S MIND, GIVE APIECE OF ONE’S MIND, HALF A MIND, IN MIND, IN ONE’S MIND’S EYE, MAKEUP ONE’S MIND, NEVER MIND, ON ONE’S MIND, OUT OF ONE’S HEAD or OUT OFONE’S MIND, PUT IN MIND OF, READ ONE’S MIND....
4. Значение идиомы in a bad frame of mind[in a bad frame of mind] {adv. phr.} In an unhappy mood. Makesure the boss is not in a bad frame of mind when you ask him for araise. Contrast: IN A GOOD FRAME OF MIND....
5. Значение идиомы blow one’s mind[blow one’s mind] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal}; {originally from the drug culture} 1. To become wildly enthusiastic over something as if understanding it for the first time in an entirely new light. Read Lyall Watson’s book “Supernature”, it will simply blow your mind! 2. To lose one’s ability to function, as if due to an […]...
6. Значение идиомы in one’s mind’s eye[in one’s mind’s eye] {adv. phr.} In the memory; in theimagination. In his mind’s eye he saw again the house he had livedin when he was a child. In his mind’s eye, he could see just whatthe vacation was going to be like....
7. Перевод идиомы put one’s mind to something / set one’s mind to something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: put one’s mind to something / set one’s mind to something Перевод: сосредоточиться на чем-либо, вложить много сил в выполнение чего-либо Пример: If you put your mind to it, you could have the job finished by noon. Если ты сильно постараешься, то сможешь закончить работу до полудня....
8. Употребление глагола mind в английском языкеГлагол mind в английском языке со значением “Возражать”, “Иметь что-либо против” чаще всего используется в вопросительных конструкциях Would you mind / do you mind, которые переводятся с прямым значением – “Вы не возражаете… / вы не против…”, а также как вежливые формы обращения с просьбой – “Не могли бы вы… / вас не затруднит…”. Например: […]...
9. Значение идиомы in a good frame of mind[in a good frame of mind] {adv. phr.} In a happy mood. After arelaxing holiday in the Bahamas, the boss was in a very good frame ofmind. Contrast: IN A BAD FRAME OF MIND....
10. Значение идиомы leave hanging[leave hanging] or [leave hanging in the air] {v. phr.} To leaveundecided or unsettled. Because the committee could not decide on atime and place, the matter of the spring dance was left hanging. Ted’s mother didn’t know what to do about the broken window, so hispunishment was left hanging in the air until his father […]...
11. Значение идиомы never mind[never mind] {v. phr.} Don’t trouble about it; don’t worry aboutit; forget it; skip it. – Usually used in speaking or when writingdialogue. Never mind preparing a picnic lunch; we’ll find alunchstand when we get to the beach. “What did you say?” “Oh, never mind.” “What about money?” “Never mind that. I’ll take careof it.”...
12. Значение идиомы in mind[in mind] {adv. phr.} 1. In the center of your thought; in yourclose attention. You have to be home by 11 o’clock. Keep that inmind, Bob. Mary is studying hard with a good grade in mind. Bear in mind the rules of safety when you swim. Compare: ON ONE’SMIND. 2. See: PUT IN MIND OF....
13. Значение идиомы fence-sitter[fence-sitter] {n.} A person unable to pick between two sides; aperson who does not want to choose. Daddy says he is a fence-sitterbecause he doesn’t know which man he wants for President....
14. Значение идиомы on one’s mind[on one’s mind] {adv. phr.} In one’s thoughts. I’m glad you wantto talk about this. It’s been on my mind for weeks. What’s on yourmind? Compare: IN MIND....
15. Значение идиомы put in mind of[put in mind of] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To remind of; suggest to;call up the memory of. She puts me in mind of my sister. Thatputs me in mind of a story....
16. Значение идиомы on the fence[on the fence] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not able, or not wanting tochoose; in doubt; undecided. – Often used with “sit”. Jack sat onthe fence for a week last spring before he finally joined the trackteam instead of the baseball team. Mrs. Jones has decided to votefor the Democrats, but Mr. Jones is still on […]...
17. 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....
18. Значение идиомы pick and choose[pick and choose] {v.} To select with much care; choose in a fussyway; take a long time before choosing. He was never one to pick andchoose. Some people pick and choose to get something perfect, andsome just because they can’t make up their minds....
19. Значение идиомы half a mind[half a mind] also [half a notion] {n. phr.}, {informal} A wish orplan that you have not yet decided to act on; a thought of possiblydoing something. – Used after “have” or “with” and before “to” and aninfinitive. I have half a mind to stop studying and walk over tothe brook. Jerry went home with […]...
20. Перевод слова mindMind – ум, интеллект; возражать, беспокоиться Перевод слова To enter one’s mind – прийти на ум mind game – интеллектуальная игра if you don’t mind – если вы не возражаете I do not mind what you do – мне все равно, что вы сделаете I don’t Mind where we go. Мне без разницы, куда мы […]...
21. Значение идиомы have a mind to[have a mind to] {v. phr.} To consider doing; intend to witha high degree of probability. I have a good mind to tell my bossthat he doesn’t know how to run our enterprise....
22. Значение идиомы in one’s right mind[in one’s right mind] {adj. phr.} Accountable; sane and sober. If you were in your right mind, you wouldn’t be saying such stupidthings to our boss....
23. Значение идиомы know one’s own mind[know one’s own mind] {v. phr.} To no( hesitate or vacillate; bedefinite in one’s ideas or plans. It is impossible to do businesswith Fred, because he doesn’t know his own mind....
24. Значение идиомы give one a piece of one’s mind[give one a piece of one’s mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To scoldangrily; say what you really think to. Mr. Allen gave theother driver a piece of his mind. The sergeant gave the soldier apiece of his mind for not cleaning his boots. Syn.: TELL OFF. Compare: BAWL OUT, DRESS DOWN, GIVE IT TO, TONGUE LASHING....
25. Значение идиомы have a mind of one’s own[have a mind of one’s own] {v. phr.} To be independent in one’sthinking and judgment. Tow has always had a mind of his own sothere is no use trying to convince him how to vote....
26. Значение идиомы of the same mind[of the same mind] {adv. phr.} In agreement; in consonance. Itis a good thing when father and son are of the same mind regardingbusiness and politics....
27. 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!...
28. Значение идиомы mind one’s p’s and q’s[mind one’s p’s and q’s] {v. phr.} To be very careful what you door say; not make mistakes. When the principal of the school visitedthe class the students all minded their p’s and q’s. If you wishto succeed you must mind your p’s and q’s. Syn.: WATCH ONE’SSTEP....
29. Значение идиомы change one’s mind[change one’s mind] {v. phr.} To alter one’s opinion or judgment on a given issue. I used to hate Chicago, but as the years passed I gradually changed my mind and now I actually love living here....
30. Значение идиомы speak one’s mind[speak one’s mind] {v. phr.} To say openly what you think; giveadvice that may not be liked. John thought it was wrong to keepGeorge out of the club and he spoke his mind about it. Compare: SOUNDOFF....
31. Значение идиомы mind like a steel trap[mind like a steel trap] {n. phr.} A very quick and understandingmind, which is quick to catch an idea. Henry is not fond of sports, but he has a mind like a steel trap. A successful lawyer must havea mind like a steel trap....
32. Значение идиомы presence of mind[presence of mind] {n. phr.} Effective and quick decision-makingability in times of crisis. When Jimmy fell into the river, hisfather had the presence of mind to dive in after him and save him fromdrowning....
33. Значение идиомы frame of mind[frame of mind] {n. phr.} One’s mental outlook; the state of one’spsychological condition, There is no use trying to talk to himwhile he is in such a negative frame of mind....
34. Значение идиомы set one’s mind at rest[set one’s mind at rest] {v. phr.} To relieve someone’s anxieties;reassure someone. “Lef me set your mind at rest about theoperation,” Dr. Vanek said. “You’ll be back on your feet in a week.”...
35. Значение идиомы call to mind[call to mind] {v. phr.} To remember; cause to remember. Your story calls to mind a similar event that happened to us a few years back....
36. Значение идиомы out of sight, out of mind[out of sight, out of mind] If one doesn’t see something for anextended period of time, one tends to forget about it. – A proverb. After Caroline moved out of town, Ray soon found other women to date. As the saying goes, “out of sight, out of mind.”...
37. Перевод идиомы in one’s right mind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in one’s right mind Перевод: в здравом уме Пример: The girl was not in her right mind to quit her job right now. Девушка была не в своем уме, раз решила сейчас бросить работу....
38. Перевод идиомы have something in mind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have something in mind Перевод: быть на уме; планировать, собираться сделать Пример: What do you have in mind for your wife’s birthday? Что ты планируешь на день рождения своей жены?...
39. Значение идиомы read one’s mind[read one’s mind] {v. phr.} To know what someone else is thinking. I have known John so long that I can read his mind. – [mindreader] {n.} That’s exactly what I was going to say. You must be amind reader! Compare: READ LIKE A BOOK....
40. Значение идиомы turn over in one’s mind[turn over in one’s mind] {v. phr.} To carefully consider. Iwill have to turn it over in my mind whether to accept the new joboffer from Japan....