Значение идиомы misty-eyed

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1. Значение идиомы eye[eye] See: APPLE OF ONE’S EYE, BAT AN EYE or BAT AN EYELASH, BELIEVE ONE’S EYES, CATCH ONE’S EYE, CLEAR-EYED, CLOSE ONE’S EYES orSHUT ONE’S EYES, EYES OPEN, EYE OUT, EYE TO, FEAST ONE’S EYES ON, FOUR-EYES, GET THE EYE, GIVE THE EYE, GREEN-EYED MONSTER, HALF AN EYE, HAVE AN EYE ON, HAVE EYES ONLY ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы round-eyed[round-eyed] or [wide-eyed] also [large-eyed] {adj.} Very muchsurprised; astonished; awed. The people were round-eyed when theylearned what the computer could do. The children were wide-eyed atthe sight of the Christmas tree and didn’t make a sound....
3. Значение идиомы clear-eyed[clear-eyed] {adj.} Understanding problems or events clearly; being able to tell very well the results of a way of acting. Tom is very clear-eyed. He knows he doesn’t have much chance of winning the race, but he will try his best. He is a clear-eyed and independent commentator on the news....
4. Значение идиомы corn ball[corn ball] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A superficially sentimental movie or musical in which the word «love» is mentioned too often; a theatrical performance that is trivially sentimental. That movie last night was a corn ball. 2. A person who behaves in a superficially sentimental manner or likes performances portraying such behavior. Suzie can’t stand ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы tearjerker[tearjerker] {n.} A sentimental novel or movie that makes one cry. Love Story, both in its novel form and as a movie, was a famoustearjerker....
6. Перевод слова dampDamp — влажный, сырой Перевод слова Damp cloth — влажная тряпка damage by damp — порча под воздействием сырости damp autumn — сырая осень He pulled off his Damp shirt. Он стянул с себя влажную рубашку. A Damp wind blew from the west. Влажный ветер дул с Запада. Are you sure you won’t catch a ... Читать далее...
7. A few days before his proctological exam, a one eyed manA few days before his proctological exam, a one eyed man accidentally swallowed his glass eye. He was worried for a while, but there were no ill effects, so he forgot about it. Once he was in the doctor’s office, the man followed instructions, undressed, and bent over. The first thing the proctologist saw when ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова retirementRetirement — отставка, выход в отставку или на пенсию Перевод слова Retirement age — пенсионный возраст disability retirement — уход на пенсию по инвалидности a retirement from political life — отход от политической деятельности retirement fund — пенсионный фонд retirement home — дом престарелых We wish you a long and happy Retirement. Мы желаем вам ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы all eyes[all eyes] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Wide-eyed with surprise or curiosity; watching very closely. — Used in the predicate. At the circus the children were all eyes....
10. Перевод слова emotionalEmotional — эмоциональный, возбужденный Перевод слова Emotional speech — темпераментная речь emotional need — эмоциональная, психологическая потребность emotional disturbance — нервное расстройство He’s a very Emotional person. Он очень эмоциональный человек. Abortion is a very Emotional issue. Аборт — это очень болезненный вопрос. Their relationship was an Emotional seesaw. Их взаимоотношения были эмоциональными качелями. Происхождение ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы gift of gab[gift of gab] or [gift of the gab] {n. phr.}, {informal} Skill intalking; ability to make interesting talk that makes people believeyou. Many men get elected because of their gift of gab. Mr. Taylor’s gift of gab helped him get a good job....
12. A man running a little behind schedule arrivesA man running a little behind schedule arrives at a picture theatre, goes in to watch the movie that has already started, and as his eyes adjust to the darkness, he is surprised to see a dog sitting beside its master in the row ahead, intently watching the movie. It even seemed to be enjoying ... Читать далее...
13. A man took his Rottweiler to the vetA man took his Rottweiler to the vet and said «My dog’s cross — eyed, is there anything you can do for him?» «Well,» said the vet, «lets have a look at him.» So he picks the dog up and has a good look at its eyes. «Hmm,» says the vet, «I’m going to have ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы stars in one’s eyes[stars in one’s eyes] {n. phr.} 1. An appearance or feeling of verygreat happiness or expectation of happiness. Mary gets stars in hereyes when she thinks of her boyfriend. 2. A belief in the possibilityof quick and lasting reforms in people and life and an eagerness tomake such changes. Some inexperienced people get stars in ... Читать далее...
15. Count till fiftyThe teacher walked into the classroom to find words like «cunt» and «cock» scrawled all over the blackboard. «Children,» she said, addressing the classroom, «you are much too young to use vile language like that. Now we’re all going to close our eyes and count up to fifty. Then, while our eyes are closed, I ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы pull the wool over one’s eyes[pull the wool over one’s eyes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To foolsomeone into thinking well of you; deceive. The businessman hadpulled the wool over his partner’s eyes about their financialposition. Bob tried to pull the wool over his teacher’s eyes, butshe was too smart for him....
17. Значение идиомы look a gift horse in the mouth[look a gift horse in the mouth] To complain if a gift is notperfect. — A proverb. Usually used with a negative. John gave Joe abaseball but Joe complained that the ball was old. His father told himnot to look a gift horse in the mouth....
18. Strict schoolIt was the first day of school, and the elementary school teacher was establishing the fact that she’d take no nonsense from the kiddies this year. While taking the roll, she was told by one boy «My name is Johnny Fuckhauer». So she said «There’ll be none of that kind of thing this year, Johnny; ... Читать далее...
19. 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....
20. Значение идиомы kind of[kind of] or [sort of] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Almost but notquite; rather. A guinea pig looks kind of like a rabbit, but it hasshort ears. Bob was kind of tired when he finished the job. The teacher sort of frowned but then smiled. Mary wouldn’t tellwhat she wanted to be when she grew up; it ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова giftGift — подарок, дар Перевод слова At this price it’s a gift! — за такую цену это просто подарок generous gift — щедрый подарок graduation gift — подарок к окончанию учебного заведения The family made a Gift of his paintings to the museum. Семья отдала его картины в дар музею. She has the rare Gift ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы eyes open[eyes open] 1. Careful watch or attention; readiness to see. — Usually used with «for». Keep your eyes open for a boy in a red capand sweater. The hunter had his eyes open for rabbits. Theydrove on with their eyes open for a gas station. Syn.: EYE OUT, KEEPONE’S EYES PEELED. 2. Full knowledge; especially ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод идиомы close one’s eyes to something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: close one’s eyes to something Перевод: закрывать глаза на что-либо; не обращать внимания, игнорировать что-либо Пример: The teacher closed her eyes to the misbehavior of the students. Учительница закрывала глаза на плохое поведение учеников....
24. Значение идиомы close one’s eyes[close one’s eyes] or [shut one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To refuse to see or think about. The park is beautiful if you shut your eyes to the litter. The ice was very thin, but the boys shut their eyes to the danger and went skating. Compare: OPEN ONE’S EYES....
25. Retiring From a JobMeredith: Are you going to Stanley’s Retirement party? Oscar: Sure, I want a Glimpse of the future. I can’t wait To retire. Meredith: It’ll be a long time before you get the Golden handshake. Me? I may be ready for Early retirement. Oscar: Are you seriously thinking about taking the early retirement Package the company ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова movieMovie — фильм Перевод слова TV movie — телефильм movie and still photography — кинофотосъемка to see a movie — посмотреть фильм to show a movie — показать фильм Let’s go to the Movie. Давай сходим в кино. A darn good Movie! Чертовски хороший фильм! The Movie has a weak plot. У этого фильма — ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы open one’s eyes[open one’s eyes] or [open up one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To make aperson see or understand the truth; make a person realize; tell aperson what is really happening or what really exists. Mary didn’tbelieve that her cousin could be mean until the cousin opened Mary’seyes by scratching and biting her. John’s eyes were opened up ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы lay eyes on[lay eyes on] or [set eyes on] {v. phr.} To see. She knew he wasdifferent as soon as she laid eyes on him. I didn’t know the man;in fact, I had never set eyes on him....
29. Значение идиомы second-run[second-run] {adj.} Of a movie: Shown in many movie theatersbefore, and allowed to be shown later in other movie theaters. Tickets to second-run movies cost much less....
30. Значение идиомы keep one’s eyes peeled[keep one’s eyes peeled] or [keep one’s eyes skinned] {v. phr.},{informal} To watch carefully; be always looking. The bird-watcherkept his eyes peeled for bluebirds. When the boys walked throughthe roads, they kept their eyes skinned for snakes. Compare: EYESOPEN, EYE OUT....
31. Значение идиомы believe one’s eyes[believe one’s eyes] {v. phr.} 1. To believe what one sees; trust one’s eyesight. — Used with a negative or limiter or in an interrogative or conditional sentence. Is that a plane? Can I believe my eyes? 2. To be made sure of seeing something. She saw him there but she could hardly believe her ... Читать далее...
32. A teacher was working with a group of underprivileged childrenA teacher was working with a group of underprivileged children, trying to broaden their horizons through sensory exploration. With their eyes closed, they would feel objects from pumice stones to pine cones and smell aromatic herbs and exotic fruits. Then one day, the teacher brought in a great variety of lifesavers, more flavors than you ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы have eyes only for[have eyes only for] {v. phr.} To see or want nothing else but;give all your attention to; be interested only in. Of all thehorses in the show, John had eyes only for the big white one. Allthe girls liked Fred, but he had eyes only for Helen....
34. Finding the Perfect GiftFae: Help! I still need to buy a Gift for my mother and I can’t seem to think of the perfect Present, something that’ll really Knock her socks off. Pablo: Why don’t you just get her a Gift certificate or a Gift card? That way, she can Pick out her own gift. Fae: Oh, she ... Читать далее...
35. Finding the Perfect GiftFae: Help! I still need to buy a Gift for my mother and I can’t seem to think of the perfect Present, something that’ll really Knock her socks off. Pablo: Why don’t you just get her a Gift certificate or a Gift card? That way, she can Pick out her own gift. Fae: Oh, she ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы such that[such that] {conj.} Of a kind or amount that; so great or so littlethat; enough that. There was such a big line at me movie that wehad to wait before we could get in. Jimmy made such noise that hissister told him to be quiet. Mother’s answer was such that shedidn’t say yes and she ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы hit between the eyes[hit between the eyes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make a strongimpression on; surprise greatly. Helen hit Joe right between theeyes the moment he saw her. It was a wonderfully lifelike picture, and it hit Sol right between the eyes. To learn that his parentshad endured poverty for his sake hit John between the eyes....
38. A teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly GatesRecently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer one question. St. Peter addressed the teacher and asked, «What was the name of the ship that crashed into the iceberg? They ... Читать далее...
39. Qualifying for HeavenRecently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer one question. St. Peter addressed the teacher and asked, «What was the name of the ship that crashed into the iceberg? They ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы in kind[in kind] {adv. phr.} In a similar way; with the same kind ofthing. My neighbor pays me in kind for walking her dog. Lowreturned Mary’s insult in kind....