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1. Значение идиомы walk the chalk [walk the chalk] or [walk the chalk line] or [walk the chalk mark]To act exactly as you are supposed to; behave properly; obey. Thatnew teacher really makes the students walk the chalk. In someclasses the students play and talk, but Mr. Parker makes them walk thechalk. That theater owner wants his place to be orderly, […]...
2. Значение идиомы wide of the mark [wide of the mark] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Far from the target orthe thing aimed at. James threw a stone at the cat but it went wideof the mark. 2. Far from the truth; incorrect. You were wide ofthe mark when you said I did it, because Bill did it. Contrast: HITTHE BULL’S-EYE, HIT […]...
3. Значение идиомы toe the line [toe the line] or [toe the mark] {v. phr.} To be very careful to dojust what you are supposed to do; obey the rules and do your duties. The new teacher will make Joe toe the line. Bill’s father isstrict with him and he has to toe the mark. Compare: WALK THE CHALK....
4. Значение идиомы line [line] See: BLOW ONE’S LINES or FLUFF ONE’S LINES, CHOW LINE, DOWNTHE LINE, DRAW A LINE or DRAW THE LINE, DROP A LINE, END OF THE ROADor END OF THE LINE, FOUL LINE, GOAL LINE, GOAL LINE STAND, HOLD THELINE, HOOK, LINE AND SINKER, IN LINE, IN LINE WITH, INTO LINE, LAY ONTHE LINE or […]...
5. Значение идиомы leave one’s mark [leave one’s mark] {v. phr.} To leave an impression upon; influencesomeone. Tolstoy never won the Nobel Prize, but he left his mark onworld literature. See: MAKE ONE’S MARK....
6. Значение идиомы mark off [mark off] {v. phr.} Mark with lines; lay out in sections. Thefield will be marked off in accordance with the special track eventsthat will take place tomorrow....
7. Значение идиомы mark one’s words [mark one’s words] {v. phr.} To pay close attention to what onesays; an emphatic expression indicating prophecy. “It willcertainly rain tomorrow,” he said. “Mark my words.”...
8. Значение идиомы mark down [mark down] {v. phr.} 1. To lower the price. The departmentstore marked down their prices on women’s sandals. 2. To give a poorgrade to a student. Peter was marked down for his numerous spellingerrors. 3. To make a written note of something. Here is my phonenumber; mark it down....
9. Значение идиомы easy mark [easy mark] {n.} A foolishly generous person; one from whom it iseasy to get money. Bill is known to all the neighborhood beggars asan easy mark. See: SOFT TOUCH....
10. Перевод слова mark Mark – знак, метка, маркировать Перевод слова Distinctive mark – отличительный знак punctuation marks – знаки препинания accent mark, stress mark – знак ударения White carpet showed every Mark. На белом ковре было заметно каждое пятно. He Marked the date in his journal. Он записал дату в своем дневнике. What made those Marks on the […]...
11. Перевод идиомы mark my word(s), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: mark my word(s) Перевод: помяните мое слово; запомните, что я сказал Пример: Mark my words, if you do not finish your homework project you are not going to go out this weekend. Запомни – если ты не закончишь свой проект, который был задан тебе домашним заданием, ты в выходные никуда не пойдешь....
12. Значение идиомы make one’s mark [make one’s mark] {v. phr.} To become known to many people; do wellthe work you started to do; make a reputation. Shakespeare made hismark as a playwright....
13. Значение идиомы mark time [mark time] {v. phr.} 1. To move the feet up and down as inmarching, but not going forward. The officer made the soldiers marktime as a punishment. 2. To be idle; waiting for something to happen. The teacher marked time until all the children were ready for thetest. 3. To seem to be working or […]...
14. Перевод слова chalk Chalk – мел Перевод слова Chalk cliffs – меловые скалы to write in chalk – писать мелом to chalk the soil – известковать почву Fear stared in her eyes, and Chalked her face. В глазах у нее застыл страх, и лицо стало белым, как мел. I don’t have anything in common with my brother. We’re […]...
15. Значение идиомы lay on the line [lay on the line] or [put on the line] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Topay or offer to pay. The sponsors had to lay nearly a milliondollars on the line to keep the show on TV. The bank is putting$5,000 on the line as a reward to anyone who catches the robber. Compare: PUT UP. 2. […]...
16. Mark Twain Топик Марк Твен рассказывает о жизни и творчестве знаменитого американского писателя, журналиста и общественного деятеля. Его творчество охватывает множество жанров – юмор, сатиру, философскую фантастику, публицистику и другие, и во всех этих жанрах он неизменно занимает позицию гуманиста и демократа. Самым большим вкладом Твена в американскую и мировую литературу считается роман “Приключения Гекльберри Финна”. Также […]...
17. 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 […]...
18. Биография Марка Твена/ The Biography of Mark Twain На английском языке Перевод на русский язык The Biography of Mark Twain Биография Марка Твена Samuel Langhorne Clemens was a famous American writer and humorist. He was better known by his pen friend Mark Twain. Perhaps, everybody knows about the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. The author of these stories was Mark Twain. […]...
19. Значение идиомы draw a line [draw a line] or [draw the line] {v. phr.} 1. To think of as different. The law in this country draws a line between murder and man slaughter. Can you draw the line between a lie and a fib? 2. To set a limit to what will be done; say something cannot be done. We […]...
20. Значение идиомы out of line [out of line ] {adv. phr.} Not in a straight line; away from atrue line. The two edges were out of line and there was a spacebetween them. The sergeant ordered the soldier who was out of lineto get properly lined up....
21. 10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT MARK SPITZ Here are ten things you didn’t know about one of the greatest swimmers in history, Mark Spitz. Mark Spitz may be synonymous amongst this generation as the guy who held “that record” before Michael Phelps came along, but for a generation Spitz was more than just the winningest Olympian of all time, he was also […]...
22. Значение идиомы give a wide berth [give a wide berth] {v. phr.} To keep away from; keep a safedistance from. Mary gave the barking dog a wide berth. Jackgave a wide berth to the fallen electric wires. After Tom got Bobinto trouble. Bob gave him a wide berth....
23. Значение идиомы far and wide [far and wide] {adv. phr.} Everywhere, in all directions. Thewind blew the papers far and wide. My old school friends arescattered far and wide now. The movie company looked far and widefor a boy to act the hero in the new movie. Compare: ALL OVER....
24. Значение идиомы into line [into line] {adv. phr.} 1. Into agreement. The department’sspending was brought into line with the budget. 2. Under control. Independent congressmen were brought into line by warnings that jobsfor their friends would be kept back. The players who had brokentraining rules fell into line when the coach warned them that theywould he put off the […]...
25. Значение идиомы chow line [chow line] {n.}, {slang} A line of people waiting for food. The chow line was already long when John got to the dining hall. The soldiers picked up trays and got into the chow line....
26. Значение идиомы foul line [foul line] {n.} 1. Either of two lines separating fair from foulground in baseball. Willie hit the ball just inside the foul linefor a double. 2. A line across the upper end of a bowling alleyacross which a bowler must not step. John bowled a strike but itdidn’t count because he stepped over the foul […]...
27. Mark Zuckerberg tapes over his webcam. Should you? Mark Zuckerberg celebrates 500 million monthly active users on Instagram – but he also revealed a lot about himself by leaving his laptop in the background Photograph: Facebook Don’t worry, Mark Zuckerberg: Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you. And as the richest millennial in the world, you can probably be confident […]...
28. Значение идиомы down the line [down the line] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Down the road or street; straight ahead. The church is down the line a few blocks. 2. All the way; completely; thoroughly. Bob always follows the teacher’s directions right down the line....
29. Значение идиомы in line [in line ] {adv. phr.} In or into a straight line. The boysstood in line to buy their tickets. Tom set the chairs in linealong the wall. The carpenter put the edges of the boards inline....
30. Значение идиомы get into line [get into line] {v. phr.} To cooperate; conform. The maverickmembers of the party were advised to get into line unless they wantedto be expelled. Contrast: OUT OF LINE....
31. Значение идиомы goal line stand [goal line stand] {n.} A strong defensive effort right in front ofthe goal line. A goal line stand by the home team held the visitorson the two-yard line....
32. The True Story на английском языке писателя Mark Twain REPEATED WORD FOR WORD AS I HEARD IT-[Written about 1876] It was summer-time, and twilight. We were sitting on the porch of the farmhouse, on the summit of the hill, and “Aunt Rachel” was sitting respectfully below our level, on the steps-for she was our Servant, and colored. She was of mighty frame and stature; […]...
33. Перевод идиомы lay something on the line / put something on the line, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: lay something on the line / put something on the line Перевод: рисковать Пример: She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong. Она рискнула своей работой, когда сказала своему начальнику, что он был не прав....
34. Значение идиомы in line with [in line with] {prep.} In agreement with. Behavior at schoolparties must be in line with school rules. In line with the customof the school, the students had a holiday between Christmas and NewYear’s Day....
35. Перевод слова wide Wide – широкий, обширный Перевод слова Wide road – широкая дорога three feet wide – шириной в три фута wide knowledge – обширные познания wide interests – широкие интересы A Wide freedom, truly! Полная свобода, действительно! The door was Wide open. Дверь была распахнута настежь. He opened his eyes Wide. Он широко открыл глаза. Примеры […]...
36. Значение идиомы hold the line [hold the line] {v. phr.} To keep a situation or trouble fromgetting worse; hold steady; prevent a setback or loss. The mayorheld the line on taxes. The company held the line on employment....
37. Значение идиомы come from far and wide [come from far and wide] {v. phr.} To originate or hail from many different places. The students at this university come from far and wide and speak many languages....
38. Перевод идиомы cut a (wide) swath / cut a (wide) swathe, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cut a (wide) swath / cut a (wide) swathe Перевод: привлечь всеобщее внимание, произвести впечатление, произвести фурор; пускать пыль в глаза; щеголять Пример: The man cuts a wide swath when he enters a room. Этот мужчина всегда привлекает всеобщее внимание, когда он входит в комнату. The new game is unusually inventive and has cut […]...
39. Значение идиомы walk the plank [walk the plank] {v. phr.} 1. To walk off a board extended over theside of a ship and be drowned. The pirates captured the ship andforced the crew to walk the plank. 2. {informal} To resign from a jobbecause someone makes you do it. When a new owner bought the store, the manager had to […]...
40. Значение идиомы walk of life [walk of life] {n. phr.} Way of living; manner in which peoplelive. Many rich people have yachts; people in their walk of lifecan afford them. The banker did not want his son to marry a girlin a different walk of life. People from every walk of life enjoytelevision. Compare: THE TRACKS....