Значение идиомы matter-of-fact

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1. Значение идиомы as a matter of fact[as a matter of fact] {adv. phr.} Actually; really; in addition to what has been said; in reference to what was said. — Often used as an interjection. It’s not true that I cannot swim; as a matter of fact, I used to work as a lifeguard in Hawaii. Do you think this costs too ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы as a matter of fact, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: as a matter of fact Идиома: as a matter of fact разг. Перевод: на самом деле, фактически, собственно говоря Пример: As a matter of fact, we have been to the art gallery many times. На самом деле, мы много раз были в художественной галерее....
3. Значение идиомы in fact[in fact] also [in point of fact] {adv. phr.} Really truthfully. — Often used for emphasis. No one believed it but, in fact, Mary didget an A on her book report. It was a very hot day; in fact, itwas 100 degrees. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
4. Перевод идиомы in fact / in point of fact, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in fact / in point of fact Перевод: собственно говоря, фактически, на самом деле, в действительности, и т. д. Пример: He’s been to China before. In fact he’s been there three times. Он уже бывал в Китае. На самом деле, он был там три раза....
5. Значение идиомы for that matter[for that matter] {adv. phr.} With regard to that; about that. Idon’t know, and for that matter, I don’t care. Alice didn’t come, and for that matter, she didn’t even telephone. Compare: MATTER OPFACT,...
6. Значение идиомы matter of opinion[matter of opinion] {n. phr.} Something that may or may not betrue; something that people do not all agree on. Whether or not hewas a good general is a matter of opinion. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
7. Значение идиомы matter of record[matter of record] {n. phr.} A fact or event that is keptofficially as a legal record. If you are convicted of speeding itbecomes a matter of record. A birth certificate or a marriagelicense is a matter of record....
8. Значение идиомы no matter[no matter] 1. Not anything important. I wanted to see himbefore he left but it’s no matter. 2. It makes no difference;regardless of. She was going to be a singer no matter whatdifficulties she met. He had to get the car fixed no matter howmuch it cost. No matter what you try to do, it ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы on trial[on trial] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. For testing or trying out for atime before making a decision. I was lucky that I had bought themachine on trial because I didn’t like it and was able to return it. Mother bought a new dishwasher on trial and was trying it outbefore deciding whether to keep ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы no matter what[no matter what] {adv. phr.} Under any circumstances. We will goto Europe this summer, no matter what. Charles had decided to goto the football game and he felt he must go no matter what. Compare:COME HELL OR HIGH WATER....
11. Перевод слова factFact — обстоятельство, факт, истина Перевод слова Dry facts — голые факты fixed fact — твердо установленный факт but this is a fact! — но ведь это правда! This Fact speaks for itself. Этот факт говорит сам за себя. I have already alluded to the Fact. Я уже ссылался на это. Space exploitation is now ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы the matter[the matter] {adj.} Not as it should be; wrong. — Used in questionsor with negatives or «if». Why don’t you answer me? What’s thematter? John may be slow in arithmetic, but nothing’s the matterwith his pitching arm. If anything is the matter, please tell me....
13. Значение идиомы matter of course[matter of course] {n. phr.} Something always done; the usual way;habit; rule. A was a matter of course for John to dress carefullywhen he was meeting his wife. Bank officers ask questions as amatter of course when someone wants to borrow money....
14. Перевод идиомы after the fact, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: after the fact Перевод: после того, как что-либо уже произошло Пример: The man said that he was sorry but it was after the fact. He had already caused many problems. Он извинился, но уже после того, как причинил столько проблем....
15. Значение идиомы crux of the matter[crux of the matter] {n. phr.} The basic issue at hand; the core essence that one must face. The crux of the matter is that he is incompetent and we will have to fire him....
16. Значение идиомы laughing matter[laughing matter] {n.} A funny happening; a silly situation. — Usually used with «no». John’s failing the test is no laughingmatter! We were amused when our neighbor’s cat had five kittens, but when our own cat had six kittens it was no laughing matter....
17. Перевод слова matterMatter — материя, вещество; дело, вопрос, сущность Перевод слова Radioactive matter — радиоактивное вещество business matters — дела, деловые вопросы a private matter — личное дело, личный вопрос matter of dispute — предмет спора What’s the Matter? В чем дело? It does not Matter at all. Это не имеет никакого значения. He has a few ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод идиомы a matter of opinion, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a matter of opinion Перевод: дело вкуса Пример: It was a matter of opinion as to what design would be best for the new art gallery. Выбор лучшего дизайна для новой художественной галереи было делом вкуса....
19. Перевод слова trialTrial — испытание, проба, пробный; суд Перевод слова A blind clinical trial — клиническое испытание trial run — испытательный пробег trial period — испытательный срок state trial — суд над государственным преступником Her Trial will be public. Судебное разбирательство по ее делу будет открытым. He was on Trial for murder. Его судили за убийство. I ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод идиомы for that matter, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for that matter Перевод: к тому же Пример: I do not want to go shopping with you and for that matter I do not want to go anywhere with you. Я не хочу идти с тобой за покупками, да и вообще, я с тобой никуда не хочу идти....
21. Перевод слова murderMurder — убийство Перевод слова To break a murder case — распутать дело об убийстве charge of murder — обвинение в убийстве deliberate murder — преднамеренное убийство to discover a murder weapon — обнаружить орудие убийства He was on trial for Murder. Его судили за убийство. The rush hour traffic is Murder. Ездить на машине ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы bail out[bail out ] {v.} 1. To secure release from prison until trial by leaving or promising money or property for a while. When college students got into trouble with the police, the college president would always bail them out. 2. {informal} To free from trouble by giving or lending money. He started a small business, ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы come to the point[come to the point] or [get to the point] {v. phr.} To talk about the important thing; reach the important facts of the matter; reach the central question or fact. Henry was giving a lot of history and explanation, but his father asked him to come to the point. A good newspaper story must come ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы lowdown[lowdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The inside facts of a matter;the total truth. Nixon never gave the American people the lowdownon Watergate....
25. Mattermatter [‘mxtq] (368) n — дело, вопрос; вещество, материал; содержание; сущность; v — (чаще в отриц. и вопросительных предложении) иметь значение; (it is, it makes) no matter – (это) не имеет значения; No matter! ничего!, неважно!, все равно!, безразлично! (It/that) doesn’t matter. (Это) не имеет значения.; (Это) Неважно., (часто встречается) Sidney: Do you still think ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы get away with murder[get away with murder] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something verybad without being caught or punished. John is scolded if he is latewith his homework, but Robert gets away with murder. Mrs. Smithlets her children get away with murder....
27. Значение идиомы sit on[sit on] {v.} 1. To be a member of, etc. Mr. Brown sat on the jury at the trial. 2. {informal} Toprevent from starting or doing something; squelch. The teacher saton Fred before he could get started with the long story. Theteacher sat on Joe as soon as he began showing off....
28. Значение идиомы out on bail[out on bail] {adv. phr.} Released from prison because a securitydeposit known as «bail» has been put up by an individual or a bailbond broker. The murder suspect was out on a one million dollarbail awaiting trial....
29. Значение идиомы facts of life[facts of life] {n. phr.} 1. The truth which we should know aboutsex, marriage, and births. His father told him the facts of lifewhen he was old enough. 2. The truths one learns about people andtheir good and bad habits of life, work or play. As a cub reporterhe would learn the facts of life ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы go off[go off] {v.} 1. To leave; to depart. Helen’s mother told hernot to go off without telling her. 2a. To be fired; explode. Thefirecracker went off and scared Jack’s dog. 2b. To begin to ring orbuzz. The alarm clock went off at six o’clock and woke Father. 3.To happen. The party went off without any ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы devil-may-care[devil-may-care] {adj.} Not caring what happens; unworried. Johnny has a devil-may-care feeling about his school work. Alfred was a devil-may-care youth but became more serious as he grew older....
32. Значение идиомы the works[the works] {n. plural}, {slang} 1. Everything that can be had orthat you have; everything of this kind, all that goes with it. Whenthe tramp found $100, he went into a fine restaurant and ordered theworks with a steak dinner. 1b. See: SHOOT THE WORKS. 2. Roughhandling or treatment; a bad beating or scolding; killing; ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы in the right[in the right] {adj. phr.} With moral or legal right or truth onyour side; in agreement with justice, truth, or fact; correct. Whenthe cars collided, John was clearly in the right. In going beforehis wife down the stairs, Mr. Franklin was in the right. In manydisputes, it is hard to say who is in the ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы trial and error[trial and error] {n.} A way of solving problems by tryingdifferent possible solutions until you find one that works. Johnfound the short circuit by trial and error. The only way Tom couldsolve the algebra problem was by the method of trial and error....
35. Hiding from the PoliceI read an article in the newspaper this morning about a man who had been On the lam for 12 years. He was Wanted by the police because they believed he had committed a murder. But before the man could go to trial, he Bolted and left the country. He has been on the “Most ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы as far as that goes[as far as that goes] or [as far as that is concerned] or [so far as that is concerned] also [so far as that goes] {adv. phr.} While we are talking about it; also; actually. You don’t have to worry about the girls. Mary can take care of herself, and as far as that goes, ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы scream bloody murder[scream bloody murder] {v. phr.}, {informal} To yell or protest asstrongly as one can. When the thief grabbed her purse, the womanscreamed bloody murder. When the city doubled property taxes, homeowners screamed bloody murder....
38. Значение идиомы trial balloon[trial balloon] {n.} A hint about a plan of action that is givenout to find out what people will say. John mentioned the classpresidency to Bill as a trial balloon to see if Bill might beinterested in running. The editorial was a trial balloon to testthe public’s reaction to a change in the school day....
39. Перевод идиомы get away with murder, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get away with murder Идиома: get away with murder разг. Перевод: сойти с рук; сделать что-либо очень плохое и не быть пойманным и наказанным за это Пример: The students were able to get away with murder while the substitute teacher was in the school. Ученикам все сходило с рук, пока в школе был подменяющий ... Читать далее...
40. At school Little Johnny was told by a classmateAt school Little Johnny was told by a classmate that most adults are hiding at least one dark secret, and that this makes it very easy to blackmail them by saying, «I know the whole truth.» Little Johnny decides to go home and try it out. He goes home, and as he is greeted by ... Читать далее...