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Значение идиомы marked man
[marked man] {n. phr.} A man whose behavior has made him the objectof suspicion; a man whose life may be in danger.
When Dave dared tocriticize the dictator openly, he became a marked man.
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- Перевод слова suspicion Suspicion – подозрение, привкус, оттенок Перевод слова On suspicion – по подозрению to be under suspicion – быть под подозрением a suspicion of a smile – подобие улыбки a suspicion of irony – тень иронии He seems to have escaped Suspicion. Кажется, он избавился от подозрений. He was arrested on Suspicion of murder. Он был […]...
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- Перевод идиомы above suspicion, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: above suspicion Перевод: вне подозрений Пример: The man’s actions are always above suspicion. Действия этого человека всегда находятся вне подозрений....
- Перевод идиомы under a cloud of suspicion, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: under a cloud of suspicion Перевод: под подозрением, на плохом счету Пример: The politician has been under a cloud of suspicion over the possibility of taking bribes. Политик находился под подозрением из-за того, что было возможно, что он брал взятки....
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- Значение идиомы charmed life [charmed life] {n.} A life often saved from danger; a life full of lucky escapes. He was in two airplane accidents, but he had a charmed life. During the war a bullet knocked the gun out of his hand, but he had a charmed life....
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- Перевод слова danger Danger – опасность, угроза Перевод слова Danger of death – смертельная опасность to escape from danger – избежать опасности the dangers to health – вещи, вредные для здоровья He is aware of Danger. Он отдает себе отчет о грозящей опасности. The Danger has passed. Опасность миновала. He smelt Danger. Он почувствовал опасность. Примеры из жизни […]...
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- Значение идиомы take one’s life in one’s hands [take one’s life in one’s hands] {v. phr.} To face great danger ortake great risk. Driving that car with those worn tires would betaking your life in your hands. He took his life in his hands whenhe tried to capture the wild horse....
- Значение идиомы put out of the way [put out of the way] {v. phr.} To kill. When people spokeagainst the dictator, he had them put out of the way. The old dogwas very sick, and Father had the animal doctor put him out of theway....
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- Значение идиомы out of the corner of one’s eye [out of the corner of one’s eye] {adv. phr.} Without looking at aperson or thing directly or openly; secretly; without being noticed. The cat looked at the mouse out of the corner of his eye. Mikewatched the boys across the street out of the corner of his eye as hemowed the lawn....
- Значение идиомы flat-out [flat-out] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Without hiding anything;plainly; openly. The student told his teacher flat-out that he wasnot listening to her. 2. At top speed; as fast as possible. He sawtwo men running flat-out from the wild rhinoceros....
- Значение идиомы feel out of place [feel out of place] {v. phr.} To experience the sensation of notbelonging in a certain place or company. Dave felt out of placeamong all those chess players as he knows nothing about chess....
- Перевод идиомы dare someone to do something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: dare someone to do something Перевод: вызывать кого-либо на что-либо, подзадоривать кого-либо на что-либо Пример: The little boy dared his friend to throw a rock at the window. Маленький мальчик подзадоривал своего друга кинуть камень в окно....
- Значение идиомы throw oneself at someone’s head [throw oneself at someone’s head] or [fling oneself at someone’shead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try hard and openly to make a personlove you. She threw herself at his head, but he was interested inanother girl. Compare: AT ONE’S FEET....
- Значение идиомы come out in the open [come out in the open] {v. phr.} 1. To reveal one’s true identity or intentions. Fred finally came out in the open and admitted that he was gay. 2. To declare one’s position openly. The conservative Democratic candidate came out in the open and declared that he would join the Republican party....
- Значение идиомы under a cloud [under a cloud] {adj. phr.} 1. Under suspicion; not trusted. Joyce has been under a cloud since her roommate’s braceletdisappeared. The butcher is under a cloud because the inspectorsfound his scales were not honest. 2. Depressed, sad, discouraged. Joe has been under a cloud since his dog died....
- Значение идиомы hold one’s temper [hold one’s temper] or [keep one’s temper] {v. phr.} To makeyourself be quiet and peaceful; not become angry. The meeting willgo smoothly if the president keeps his temper. Dave can’t keep histemper when he drives in heavy traffic. Contrast: LOSE ONE’S TEMPER, BLOW ONE’S STACK....
- Значение идиомы in private [in private] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not openly or in public; apartfrom others; confidentially; secretly. Mr. Jones waited until theywere home in private before he punished his son. The teacher toldSusan that she wanted to talk to her in private after class. Compare:IN SECRET. Contrast: IN PUBLIC....
- Значение идиомы on one’s chest [on one’s chest] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Hidden in your thoughts orfeelings and bothering you; making you feel worried or upset; that issomething you want to talk to someone about. Jane looks unhappybecause she has the quarrel with Susan on her chest. “Well, Dave,”said the coach, “You look sad – what’s on your chest?” Compare: ONONE’S […]...
- Значение идиомы in public [in public] {adv. phr.} 1. In a place open to the people; in such away that the public may see, hear, or know; not secretly; openly. Two boys down the street are dancing in public for pennies. Actors are used to appearing in public. The mayor has told hisfriends that he is sick but will […]...
- Значение идиомы not to mention [not to mention] or [not to speak of] or [to say nothing of]Without ever needing to speak of; in addition to; besides. – Used toadd something to what you have said or explained. Dave is handsomeand smart not to mention being a good athlete. They have threefine sons, not to speak of their two lovely […]...