Значение идиомы mixed bag

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1. Значение идиомы mixed up[mixed up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Confused in mind; puzzled. Bob was all mixed up after the accident. Compare: BALL UP. 2.Disordered; disarranged; not neat. The papers on his desk weremixed up. 3. {informal} Joined or connected. Harry was mixed up in a fight after the game. Mary’s father told her not to get mixed up ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы get mixed up, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get mixed up Перевод: спутать, перепутать Пример: I’m sorry but I got mixed up with the dates. That’s why I came today. Прошу прощения, я перепутал даты. Вот почему я пришел сегодня....
3. Значение идиомы mixed blessing[mixed blessing] {n.} Something good that has bad features. John’s new bicycle was a mixed blessing. The other boys were alwaysasking John to ride it....
4. Перевод идиомы have mixed feelings about someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have mixed feelings about someone or something Перевод: быть неуверенным в ком-либо или чем-либо; не определиться в своих чувствах по отношению к кому-либо или чему-либо Пример: I have mixed feelings about moving away and taking the new job. Я все еще не определился, стоит ли мне переезжать и принимать эту новую работу....
5. Значение идиомы second thought[second thought] {n.} A change of ideas or opinions resulting frommore thought or study. Your second thoughts are very often wiserthan your first ideas. We decided to climb the mountain, but onsecond thought realized that it was too dangerous. Compare: THINKBETTER OF....
6. Перевод слова conferenceConference — конференция Перевод слова International conference — международная конференция peace conference — мирные переговоры staff conference — встреча руководства компании с ее сотрудниками He won’t be attending the Conference. Он не будет присутствовать на конференции. The Conference was slated for summer. Совещание было назначено на лето. The company sent me to the Conference. Компания ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод слова variedVaried — разнообразный, различный, меняющийся Перевод слова Varied in form — разнообразные по форме varied in colour — разноцветные varied scenery — меняющаяся декорация I’m glad to see that Jim has branched out into more Varied sports these days. Я рад, что Джим теперь расширил сферу своих спортивных интересов. We try to eat a more ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы whitewash[whitewash] {n.}, {informal} A soothing official report thatattempts to tranquilize the public. Some people believe that theWarren Commission’s report on the Kennedy assassination was awhitewash....
9. Formal EmailsDear Dr. Lee: I don’t know if you’ll remember me, but I introduced myself to you after your Keynote at last week’s Conference. As I mentioned to you, I have read all of your journal papers and I am a great admirer of your Research. Your article in the Top journal Language Learning was groundbreaking. ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы press conference[press conference] {n. phr.} A meeting with news reporters. Thereporters questioned the president about foreign affairs at the pressconference. The press conference with the senator was broadcast ontelevision....
11. Being Blunt and StubbornSimone: So, what did you think of Bruce? Isn’t he great? Dirk: Well, he’s certainly Direct and Forthright with his opinions. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who Speaks his mind the way he does. Simone: Yeah, isn’t that great? I’ve never liked a guy who Straddles the fence or has Namby-pamby opinions. I’ve ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы put ideas into one’s head[put ideas into one’s head] {v. phr.} To persuade someone to dosomething negative; put one up to something. Billy would never havepoured glue into his father’s shoes if the neighbor’s son hadn’t beenputting ideas into his head....
13. Mixed football jokesA burglary was recently committed at West Ham’s ground and the entire contents of the trophy room were stolen. The police are looking for a man with a claret & blue carpet. The seven dwarves are down in the mines when there is a cave-in. Snow White runs to the entrance and yells down to ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы talk down[talk down] {v.} 1. To make silent by talking louder orlonger. Sue tried to give her ideas, but the other girls talked herdown. Compare: SHOUT DOWN. To use words or ideas that are tooeasy. The speaker talked down to the students, and they werebored....
15. Значение идиомы at one’s wit’s end[at one’s wit’s end] or [at wits end] {adj. phr.} Having no ideas as to how to meet a difficulty or solve a problem; feeling puzzled after having used up all of your ideas or resources; not knowing what to do; puzzled. He had approached every friend and acquaintance for help in vain, and now ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы out on a limb[out on a limb] {adv. phr.} With your beliefs and opinions openlystated; in a dangerous position that can’t be changed. Thepresident went out on a limb and supported a foreign aid bill thatmany people were against. Grandfather went out on a limb beforethe summer was over and said that the next winter would be long ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова reportReport — сообщать, докладывать; доклад, отчет Перевод слова Final report — окончательный доклад to draw up a report — составлять отчет in printed-report format — в форме печатного доклада I Reported her to the supervisor Я сообщил о ней начальнику. She left the Report for me. Она поручила доклад мне. The Report was endorsed. Отчет ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы middle-of-the-road[middle-of-the-road] {adj.} Favoring action halfway between twoopposite movements or ideas; with ideas halfway between two oppositesides; seeing good on both sides. The men who wrote theConstitution followed a middle-of-the-road plan on whether greaterpower belonged to the United States government or to the separatestates. Senator Jones favors a middle-of-the-road policy in thelabor-management dispute....
19. Changing the Subject in ConversationLaura: I think that’s all we need to talk about regarding last month’s report. Let’s Turn to this month’s report, Shall we? I didn’t get a copy of it. Could someone Hand me one? Gaius: By the way, I have just one last comment before we Shift our focus to this month’s report. It seems ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы go haywire[go haywire] {v. phr.}, {informal} Mixed-up, out of order, not inregular working condition. My electric typewriter has gone allhaywire; I have to call the repair man....
21. Значение идиомы old guard[old guard] {n. phr.} People whose ideas may be out of date, butwho have been in power for a long time. There will not be anychange in policy at the company, as long as the old guard still workshere....
22. Reasons for the Mir AccidentAfter intensive investigation on both the Soviet and US parts, spokespersons from both space agencies have determined the cause for the accident which has placed the station and its resident personnel in jeopardy. In terse statements at a recent press conference, Soviet and US space agency spokespersons said Thursday We have concluded joint investigations concerning ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы give-and-take[give-and-take] {n. phr.} 1. A sharing; giving and receiving backand forth between people; a giving up by people on different sides ofpart of what each one wants so that they can agree. Jimmy is tooselfish. He has no notion of give-and-take with the other children butwants everything for himself. There has to be give-and-takebetween two ... Читать далее...
24. Talking About AstronomyDad: What are you working on, Honey? Mariko: It’s a Project for school about the Earth and its place in the Universe. I have to write a Report and build a Model of what scientists can see with a Telescope in Space. Dad: I can help you with that. I was always good in science, ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы crackpot[crackpot] {n.}, {attrib. adj.}, {informal} 1. {n.} An eccentric person with ideas that don’t make sense to most other people. Don’t believe what Uncle Noam tells you — he is a crackpot. 2. {attrib. adj.} That’s a crackpot idea....
26. Значение идиомы up a stump[up a stump] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Stumped; blocked; mixed up orconfused in what you are trying to do. Jimmy knows how to add andsubtract but fractions have him up a stump....
27. Значение идиомы half-baked[half-baked] {adj.}, {informal} Not thought out or studiedthoroughly; not worth considering or accepting. We wish Tom wouldnot take our time at meetings to offer his half-baked ideas. Wecannot afford to put the government in the hands of people withhalf-baked plans....
28. Значение идиомы mix up[mix up] {v.} To confuse; make a mistake about. Jimmy doesn’tknow colors yet; he mixes up purple with blue. Even the twins’mother mixes them up. Compare: MIXED UP....
29. Значение идиомы sit in[sit in] {v.} 1. To be a member; participate. We’re having aconference and we’d like you to sit in. Also [sit in on]: To be amember of; participate in. We want you to sit in on the meeting. 2. To attend but not participate. Often used with «on». Our teacherwas invited to sit in on ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы kindled spirits[kindled spirits] {n. phr.} People who resemble each other innumerous ways, including their ways of thinking and feeling. Theyare kindred spirits; they both like to go on long walks in theforest....
31. Books in my life — Книги в моей жизниContemporary life is impossible without reading. The influence of literature on people’s mind is great. Regular reading enriches your knowledge of the world and helps to form your entire personality. If a book appeals to you, it arouses lots of feelings and emotions in your heart. If you take to reading, the world of other ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы at random[at random] {adv. phr.} With no order, plan, or purpose; in a mixed-up, or thoughtless way. He opened the letters at random. His clothes were scattered about the room at random....
33. Фразовый глагол put down — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: put down Перевод: оскорблять, говорить плохие вещи о Пример: She always puts down people who don’t share her opinions. Она всегда оскорбляет тех, кто не разделяет ее мнение....
34. Значение идиомы in deep[in deep] {adj. phr.} Seriously mixed up in something, especiallytrouble. George began borrowing small sums of money to bet onhorses, and before he knew it he was in deep. Compare: DEEP WATER, UPTO THE CHIN IN....
35. Значение идиомы ball up[ball up] {v.}, {slang} To make a mess of; confuse. Don’t ball me up. Hal balled up the business with his errors. — Often used in the passive. He was so balled up that he did not know if he was coming or going. Compare: MIXED UP....
36. Значение идиомы spin a yarn[spin a yarn] {v. phr.} To tell a story of adventure with someexaggeration mixed in; embellish and protract such a tale. UncleFred, who used be a sailor, knows how to spin a fascinating yarn, butdon’t always believe everything he says....
37. Значение идиомы put words into one’s mouth[put words into one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say without proof thatanother person has certain feelings or opinions; claim a stand or anidea is another’s without asking; speak for another without right. When he said «John here is in favor of the idea.» I told him not toput words in my mouth....
38. Значение идиомы clean-up[clean-up] {n.} 1. An act of removing all the dirt from a given set of objects. What this filthy room needs is an honest clean-up. 2. The elimination of pockets of resistance during warfare or a police raid. The FBI conducted a clean-up against the drug pushers in our district....
39. Значение идиомы out of turn[out of turn] {adv. phr.} 1. Not in regular order; at the wrongtime. John played out of turn. By taking a day off out of turn, Bob got the schedule mixed up. 2. Too hastily or wrongly; at thewrong time or place; so as to annoy others. Dick loses friends byspeaking out of turn....
40. Giving a Successful PresentationEvent organizer: Do you hear that? It’s a Packed house and your presentation was A hit. People are Clamoring for more. Herman: I can’t believe it. I wasn’t expecting that kind of Reception. The audience really seemed to like it. Event organizer: Like it? They were On the edge of their seats. Herman: The presentation ... Читать далее...