Значение идиомы no matter

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1. Значение идиомы matter-of-fact [matter-of-fact] {adj.} 1. Simply telling or showing the truth; notexplaining or telling more. The newspaper gave a matter-of-factaccount of the murder trial. 2. Showing little feeling or excitementor trouble; seeming not to care much. When Mary’s father died sheacted in a very matter-of-fact way. He was a very matter-of-factperson....
2. 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,...
3. 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....
4. 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....
5. Значение идиомы make a difference [make a difference] or [make the difference] {v. phr.} To changethe nature of something or a situation; be important; matter. John’s good score on the test made the difference between his passingor failing the course. It doesn’t make a bit of difference if youare late to my party. I just want you to come....
6. 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 […]...
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 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....
9. 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....
10. 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....
11. Перевод идиомы as a matter of fact, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
12. Значение идиомы fix up [fix up] {v. phr.} 1. To repair. The school is having the oldgym fixed up. 2. To arrange. I think I can fix it up with thecompany so that John gets the transfer he desires. 3. To arrange adate that might lead to a romance or even to marriage. Mary is agreat matchmaker; she fixed […]...
13. 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....
14. Перевод слова matter Matter – 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 […]...
15. Перевод идиомы a matter of opinion, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
16. Перевод слова difference Difference – различие, разница, несходство Перевод слова Difference of opinion – расхождение во мнениях difference of five pounds – разница в пять фунтов to have a difference with smb. – поспорить с кем-л. It makes no Difference. Какая разница? Can you taste the Difference? Вы можете почувствовать разницу? It makes a vast Difference. Это значительно […]...
17. Перевод идиомы for that matter, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
18. Значение идиомы split the difference [split the difference] {v. phr.}, {informal} To settle a moneydisagreement by dividing the difference, each person giving up half. Bob offered $25 for Bill’s bicycle and Bill wanted $35; they splitthe difference....
19. Значение идиомы gloss over [gloss over] {v.} To try to make what is wrong or bad seem right ornot important; try to make a thing look easy; pretend about; hide. Billy broke a window and Mother tried to gloss it over by saying itwouldn’t cost much to have it fixed, but Father spanked Billy anyway. John glossed over his […]...
20. Перевод слова singer Singer – певец, певица Перевод слова Street singer – уличный певец torch singer – исполнитель песен о неразделенной любви to hear a famous singer – слушать знаменитого певца The audience clapped the Singer. Публика аплодировала певцу. The Singer hit a real clinker. Певец дал явного петуха. What do you think of this Singer? Что ты […]...
21. Matter matter [‘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 […]...
22. Перевод идиомы make no difference to someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: make no difference to someone Перевод: не иметь разницы, значения для кого-либо Пример: It makes no difference to me if we go to the movie on Friday or on Saturday. Мне без разницы, пойдем мы в кино в пятницу или субботу....
23. Значение идиомы make up [make up] {v.} 1. To make by putting things orparts together. A car is made up of many different parts. 2. Toinvent; think and say something that is new or not true. Jean makesup stories to amuse her little brother. 3a. To do or provide ; do or supply ; get back; regain; give back; […]...
24. Значение идиомы to speak of [to speak of] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Important; worth talkingabout; worth noticing. – Usually used in negative sentences. Did itrain yesterday? Not to speak of. What happened at the meeting? Nothing to speak of. Judy’s injuries were nothing to speak of;just a few scratches. Compare: NOT TO MENTION....
25. Значение идиомы speak for [speak for] {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. Atthe meeting John spoke for the change in the rules. The othergirls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make arequest for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred and Charlie spoke for the […]...
26. Значение идиомы tie one’s hands [tie one’s hands] {v. phr.} To make unable to doanything. – Usually used in the passive. Since Mary would not tellher mother what was bothering her, her mother’s hands were tied. Charles wanted to help John get elected president of the class, buthis promise to another boy tied his hands. Father hoped Jim wouldnot quit […]...
27. Значение идиомы have it [have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby […]...
28. Значение идиомы all the same [all the same ] or [all one] {n. phr.} Something that makes no difference; a choice that you don’t care about. If it’s all the same to you, I would like to be waited on first. You can get there by car or by bus – it’s all one....
29. Значение идиомы hot and heavy [hot and heavy] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Strongly; vigorously;emphatically. Fred got it hot and heavy when his wife found out howmuch he had lost at cards. The partners had a hot and heavyargument before deciding to enlarge their store....
30. Значение идиомы think out [think out] {v.} 1. To find out or discover by thinking; study andunderstand. Andy thought out a way of climbing to the top of thepole. Compare FIGURE OUT, WORK OUT. 2. To think through to the end;to understand what would come at last. Bill wanted to quit school, but he thought out the matter and […]...
31. Значение идиомы instead of [instead of] or [in place of] also {formal} [in lieu of] {prep.} Inthe place of; in substitution for; in preference to; rather than. Iwore mittens instead of gloves. The grown-ups had coffee but thechildren wanted milk in place of coffee. The boys went fishinginstead of going to school. The Vice-President talked at themeeting in place […]...
32. Значение идиомы make sure [make sure] {v. phr.} To see about something yourself; look at tobe sure. Father makes sure that all the lights are off before hegoes to bed. Mary thought she had time to get to school but sheran all the way just to make sure. Before you write your report onthe life of Washington you should […]...
33. Значение идиомы pay for [pay for] {v.} To have trouble because of ; be punished or suffer because of. When Bob couldnot get a good job, he realized he had to pay for all the years offooling around instead of working in school. Mary was very mean toJohn because she wanted to make him pay for all the years […]...
34. Значение идиомы seed money [seed money] {n. phr.} A small grant or donation for others to beable to start a new venture. All you need is some seed money andyou can set up your own desk-top publishing firm....
35. 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 […]...
36. Значение идиомы speak [speak] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, CHILDREN AND FOOLSSPEAK THE TRUTH, NOT TO MENTION or NOT TO SPEAK OF, SHORT-SPOKEN, SOTO SPEAK, TO SPEAK OF....
37. Значение идиомы step up [step up] {v.} 1. To go from a lower to a higher place. Johnstepped up onto the platform and began to speak. 2. To come towardsor near; approach. The sergeant called for volunteers and PrivateJones stepped up to volunteer. John waited until the teacher hadfinished speaking to Mary, and then he stepped up. 3. To […]...
38. Перевод слова cost Cost – цена, стоимость Перевод слова At cost value – по себестоимости saving in cost – экономия затрат to cost smb. dear – дорого обходиться кому-л. How much does it Cost per kilo? Сколько стоит килограмм? It Cost three dollars. Это стоит три доллара. This mistake Cost him his job. Эта ошибка стоила ему работы....
39. Starting a Band At work one afternoon, my friend Michael asked me if I wanted to help him start a Band. I was really surprised because I didn’t even know Michael was a Musician. As it turns out, not only was Michael a good Guitarist, he was also a good Songwriter. He wanted to get together a band […]...
40. Значение идиомы off one’s back [off one’s back] {adj. phr.} 1. {informal} Stopped from botheringone; removed as an annoyance or pest. “Having a kid brother alwaysfollowing me is a nuisance,” Mary told her mother. “Can’t you get himoff my back?” The singer was so popular with teenagers that hetook a secret vacation, to keep them off his back. Contrast: ON […]...