Значение идиомы mind like a steel trap

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1. Значение идиомы bear trap[bear trap] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} A police radar unit designed to catch speeders. Watch the bear trap at exit 101....
2. Перевод слова trapTrap — ловушка, капкан, западня Перевод слова To set a booby trap — поставить ловушку police trap — полицейская западня tank trap — противотанковая ловушка He fell right into the Trap. Он упал прямо в западню. There’s no way out! We’re Trapped! Здесь нет выхода! Мы в ловушке! Amanda felt that marriage was a Trap. ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова steelSteel — сталь Перевод слова To case-harden steel — цементировать сталь to cast steel — разливать сталь cold working of steel — холодная обработка стали The Steel must be properly tempered. Сталь должна быть правильно закалена. The snow lies glib as glass and hard as Steel. Снег лежит гладкий, как лед, и твердый, как сталь. ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы speed trap[speed trap] {n.} A place where police hide and wait to catchdrivers who are going even a little faster than the speed limit. Mr. Jones was caught in a speed trap....
5. Значение идиомы sand trap[sand trap] {n.} A low place on a golf course that is filled withsand to stop the ball. The golfer lost four strokes trying to getthe ball out of the sand trap....
6. 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....
7. 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....
8. 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....
9. Значение идиомы tax trap[tax trap] {n.}, {informal} Predicament in which taxpayers inmiddle-income brackets are required to pay steeply progressive ratesof taxation as their earnings rise with inflation but their personalexemptions remain fixed, resulting in a loss of real disposableincome. Everybody in my neighborhood has been caught in a taxtrap....
10. A Texas game warden came upon a coyote caught in a trapSorry Texans…. A Texas game warden came upon a coyote caught in a trap. He returned to his office and called the Oklahoma game warden and told him one of his coyotes was caught in a trap. «How do you know it’s one of our coyotes?» asked the Oklahoma game warden. «Well,» replied the Texas ... Читать далее...
11. 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 ... Читать далее...
12. 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.»...
13. 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....
14. 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....
15. 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....
16. 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....
17. 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....
18. 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 ... Читать далее...
19. 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 ... Читать далее...
20. 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 ... Читать далее...
21. 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....
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 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....
24. 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....
25. 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....
26. 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....
27. Значение идиомы fast buck[fast buck] or [quick buck] {slang} Money earned quickly andeasily, and sometimes dishonestly. You can make a fast buck at thegolf course by fishing balls out of the water trap. He isn’tinterested in a career; he’s just looking for a quick buck....
28. 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....
29. 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....
30. 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....
31. 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!...
32. 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....
33. 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.»...
34. 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....
35. 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.»...
36. 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....
37. 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?...
38. 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....
39. Перевод идиомы have a lot on one’s mind, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a lot on one’s mind Перевод: волноваться, беспокоиться о многом Пример: She has a lot on her mind with her new job and her new boyfriend. Она сейчас много о чем беспокоится со своей новой работой и новым молодым человеком....
40. 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....