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1. Значение идиомы by no means[by no means] or [not by any means] also [by no manner of means] or [not by any manner of means] {adv. phr.} Not even a little; certainly not. He is by no means bright. «May I stay home from school?» «By no means.» Dick worked on his project Saturday, but he is not finished ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы ways and means[ways and means] {n. plural} Methods of getting something done orgetting money; how something can be done and paid for. The boyswere trying to think of ways and means to go camping for the weekend. The United States Senate has a committee on ways and means....
3. Значение идиомы by all means[by all means] also [by all manner of means] {adv. phr.} Certainly, without fail. He felt that he should by all means warn Jones. Contrast: BY NO MEANS....
4. Значение идиомы by means of[by means of] {prep.} By the use of; with the help of. The fisherman saved himself by means of a floating log. By means of monthly payments, people can buy more than in the past....
5. Перевод идиомы by all means, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: by all means Перевод: конечно, пожалуйста Пример: By all means, I will come to dinner next week. Конечно, я приду на ужин на следующей неделе....
6. Перевод идиомы by any means, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: by any means Перевод: каким бы то ни было образом Пример: We decided to try to find a computer to use by any means. Мы решили каким либо способом найти компьютер....
7. Перевод идиомы by no means, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: by no means Перевод: никоим образом, ни в коем случае Пример: By no means will I permit my child to play with the new video game. Я ни в коем случае не разрешу своему ребенку играть в новую видеоигру....
8. Перевод идиомы live beyond one’s means, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: live beyond one’s means Перевод: жить не по средствам; тратить больше, чем можно себе позволить Пример: The couple have been living beyond their means and are now in serious financial difficulty. Пара жила не по средствам, и сейчас у них большие финансовые трудности....
9. Перевод идиомы by means of, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: by means of Перевод: посредством чего-либо, с помощью чего-либо Пример: We were able to enter the old building by means of a small window in the back. Нам удалось зайти в старое здание через маленькое окошко с торца....
10. Why you should learn to use algebraAfter applying some simple algebra to some trite phrases and cliches a new understanding can be reached of the secret to wealth and success. Here it goes. Knowledge is Power Time is Money and as every engineer knows, Power is Work over Time. So, substituting algebraic equations for these time worn bits of wisdom, we ... Читать далее...
11. Пословица / поговорка any time means no time — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: any time means no time Перевод: «когда-нибудь» — значит никогда; время не ждет Эквивалент в русском языке: обещанного три года ждут Пример: Whatever you asked him, he used to say he’d do it some other time. But any time means no time, and in the end he never did it. О чем ... Читать далее...
12. Means of CommunicationТопик Транспорт рассказывает обо всех видах транспорта, которые использует современный человек. Особое внимание уделяется транспорту Лондона — городу, в котором было построено первое в мире метро и появились первые трамваи. И еще Лондон знаменит своими ярко-красными двухэтажными автобусами – даблдекерами или омнибусами. People use various means of communication to get from one place to another. ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова leadingLeading — ведущий, главынй, руководящий Перевод слова Leading statesmen — руководящие государственные деятели leading role — ведущая роль men of light and leading — признанные авторитеты leading motif — основная мысль Who will act the Leading part? Кто будет играть главную роль? Police are Leading the murder hunt. Полиция ведет поиск убийцы. Clark was his ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы green power[green power] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The social prestige orpower money can buy one. In American political elections thecandidates that win are usually the ones who have green power backingthem....
15. When ‘thirty-seven-fifty’ for your wine means $3750You’re at a restaurant and can’t be bothered with looking at the wine list, so why not ask the waiter for a suggestion, right? But for one New Jersey man, this move led to an expensive misunderstanding. According to NJ. com, customer Joe Lentini was at Bobby Flay Steak in Atlantic City, N. J. when ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы money[money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
17. Love means different things to different peopleВ топике Люди по разному относятся к любви – автор старается разобраться, что есть любовь? На Земле миллионы людей и у каждого свое понятие истины, дружбы, ненависти, верности и, конечно, любви. Это чувство описывали поэты и писатели, каждый по-своему. Можно встретить разные определения любви: мудрая, глупая, глубокая, горькая, забавная и др. Некоторые считают, что любовь ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова actionAction — действие, деятельность, поступок, работа Перевод слова Clarion call to action — громкий призыв к действию a coherent plan for action — согласованный план действий to compromise an action — закончить дело миром consecution of action — последовательность действий Lights, camera, Action! Свет, камера, мотор! Now’s the time for Action. Пришло время действовать. The ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы Indian giver[Indian giver] {n. phr.} A person who gives one something, butlater asks for it back. — An ethnic slur; avoidable. John gave me abeautiful fountain pen, but a week later, like an Indian giver, hewanted it back....
20. Значение идиомы follow out[follow out] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do fully; finish The boy followed out the instructions and made afine model plane. Compare: FOLLOW THROUGH. 2. To keep working at until it is finished; give your attentionuntil it comes to an end or conclusion. The student followed outall the index references in the encyclopedia until he ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы wheel and deal[wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make many big plans orschemes; especially with important people in government and business;in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your ownadvantage; plan important matters in a smart or skillful way andsometimes in a tricky, or not strictly honest way. Mr. Smith made afortune by ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы play the game[play the game] {v. phr.}, {informal} To obey the rules; do right;act fairly. «That’s not playing the game,» we told him when hewanted to desert his wife. «Oh, let’s play the game,» he said, when his partner suggested a way to keep from paying some of theirdebts. Your parents want you to play the game ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы leading light[leading light] {n. phr.} A prominent person in a community, company, or group. Alan is the leading light of our discussiongroup on music....
24. Значение идиомы out of action[out of action] {adv. phr.} Useless; crippled; damaged so as to bequiescent. American bombers put Nazi heavy industry out of actionduring World War II. When I broke my leg I was out of action forthe entire football season....
25. Значение идиомы egg on[egg on] {v.} To urge on; excite; lead to action. Joe’s wifeegged him on to spend money to show off. The big boys egged on thetwo little boys to fight. Compare: PUT UP....
26. Значение идиомы feather one’s nest[feather one’s nest] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To use for yourselfmoney and power, especially from a public office or job in which youare trusted to help other people. The rich man told his lawyer touse his money after he died to build a hospital for poor people, butthe lawyer feathered his own nest with the ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы follow through[follow through] {v. phr.} 1. To finish a movement that you havestarted; continue an action to its natural ending. A footballpasser should follow through after he throws the ball. 2. To finishan action that you have started. Bob drew plans for a table for hismother, but he did not follow through by making it....
28. Перевод слова powerPower — сила, мощь, энергия, мощность; власть, могущество Перевод слова The power of a blow — сила удара the power of the law — сила закона separation of powers — разделение властей electric power — электроэнергия Power to the people! Власть народу! She had me in her Power. Я был в ее власти. He was ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод идиомы a course of action, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a course of action Перевод: ход действий; что-либо, чего нужно придерживаться, чтобы что-либо сделать Пример: We decided on our course of action before we told our boss about our decision. Мы продумали ход действий до того, как рассказали своему начальнику о нашем решении....
30. The guide to wife translationsThe wife says: You want The wife means: You want The wife says: We need The wife means: I want The wife says: It’s your decision The wife means: The correct decision should be obvious The wife says: Do what you want The wife means: You’ll pay for this later The wife says: We need ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы money to burn[money to burn] {n. phr.}, {informal} Very much money, more than isneeded. Dick’s uncle died and left him money to burn. When Joeis twenty-one he will have money to burn. Jean is looking for ahusband with money to burn. Compare: MADE OF MONEY....
32. Значение идиомы blind leading the blind[blind leading the blind] One or more people who do not know or understand something trying to explain it to others who do not know or understand. Jimmy is trying to show Bill how to skate. The blind are leading the blind....
33. Значение идиомы carry through[carry through] {v.} 1a. To put into action. Mr. Green was notable to carry through his plans for a hike because he broke his leg. 1b. To do something you have planned; put a plan into action. Jean makes good plans but she cannot carry through with any of them. Compare: GO THROUGH WITH, CARRY ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы spending money[spending money] or [pocket money] {n.} Money that is given to aperson to spend. When the seniors went to New York City on a trip, each was given $10 in spending money. Father gave John a nickel inpocket money when he went to the store with Mother....
35. Значение идиомы flower power[flower power] {n.}, {slang} The supposed power of love andnonviolence as intended to be used by members of the anti-culture tochange American society. The young people were marching for flowerpower....
36. Перевод идиомы all talk (and no action), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: all talk (and no action) Перевод: пустые разговоры; говорить о том, чтобы сделать что-либо, но так и не делать этого Пример: Our boss is all talk and no action and nothing new is ever done in our department. Наш начальник постоянно ведет пустые разговоры, и в нашем отделении никогда не делается ничего нового....
37. Значение идиомы at the mercy of[at the mercy of] or [at one’s mercy] {adj. phr.} In the power of; subject to the will and wishes of; without defense against. The champion had the other boxer at his mercy. The picnic was at the mercy of the weather. The small grocer was at the mercy of people he owed money to....
38. Значение идиомы over a barrel[over a barrel] also [over the barrel] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Inthe power of your enemies; not able to do anything about what happensto you; in a helpless condition; trapped. Bill had Tom over abarrel because Tom owed him money. Ralph has me over a barrel; Ineed five dollars, and he won’t lend it to me ... Читать далее...
39. The Purchasing powerCologne, May 27 dpa — The U. S. dollar is undervalued against the Deutsch-mark based on how many «Big Mac» hamburger sandwiches the two currencies can purchase, said one of Germany’s leading institutes. The Institute of the German Economy (IW) in Cologne noted that the popular sandwich by the McDonald’s restaurant chain is increasingly being ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы somebody up there loves hates meSomebody up there loves Hates me [somebody up there loves Hates me] {slang} An expression intimatingthat an unseen power in heaven, such as God, has been favorable orunfavorable to the one making the exclamation. Look at all themoney I won! I say somebody up there sure loves me! Look at allthe money I’ve lost! I ... Читать далее...