Значение идиомы no sooner — than

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1. Значение идиомы sooner or later[sooner or later] {adv. phr.} At some unknown time in the future;sometime. John will come back sooner or later. Grandpa is veryslow about fixing things around the house, but he always does itsooner or later. Compare: OR OTHER....
2. Перевод идиомы sooner or later, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sooner or later Перевод: рано или поздно Пример: Sooner or later you must give me my money so you should do it soon. Рано или поздно тебе придется отдать мне деньги, поэтому лучше сделать это пораньше....
3. Jokes about St. Patrick’s DayTwo Irishmen were walking home after a night on the beer when a severed head rolled along the ground. Mick picked it up to his face and said to Paddy «Jez, that look like Sean» to which Paddy replied «No Sean was taller than that» It was Paddy and Seamus giving the motorcycle a ride ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы turn in[turn in] {v.} 1. or [hand in] To give to someone; deliver tosomeone. I want you to turn in a good history paper. When thefootball season was over, we turned in our uniforms. 2. To inform on;report. She turned them in to the police for breaking the streetlight. 3. To give in return for something. ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова signalSignal — сигнал, команда, знак Перевод слова A signal of distress — сигнал бедствия light signals — световые сигналы at a pre-concerted signal — по условленному знаку He Signalled for coffee. Он подал сигнал, чтобы принесли кофе. The raid began at a given Signal. Рейд начался по сигналу. Don’t move until I give the Signal. ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы turn down[turn down] {v.} 1. To reduce the loudness, brightness, or forceof. The theater lights were turned down. Turn down that radio, will you? The hose was throwing too much water so I turned downthe water a little bit. 2. To refuse to accept; reject. Hisrequest for a raise was turned down. If she offers to ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы turn over[turn over] {v.} 1. To roll, tip, or turn from one side to theother; overturn; upset. He’s going to turn over the page. Thebike hit a rock and turned over. 2, To think about carefully; toconsider. He turned the problem over in his mind for three daysbefore he did anything about it. 3. To give ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы turn out[turn out] {v.} 1. To make leave or go away. His father turnedhim out of the house. If you don’t behave, you will be turnedout. Compare: THROW OUT. 2. To turn inside out; empty. He turnedout his pockets looking for the money. Robbers turned out all thedrawers in the house in a search for jewels. ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы had rather[had rather] or [had sooner] {v.} To choose to ; like better to; would prefer to. — Usedwith an infinitive without «to». My aunt invited me to the movies, but I said I had rather go on a picnic with the girls. I hadsooner live in the city than on a farm....
10. Значение идиомы turn off[turn off] {v.} 1. To stop by turning a knob or handle or byworking a switch; to cause to be off. He turned the water off. He turned off the light. 2. To leave by turning right or left ontoanother way. Turn off the highway at exit 5. The car turnedoff on Bridge Street. 3. ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова picnicPicnic — пикник Перевод слова Picnic ground — поляна для пикника picnic lunch — пикник picnic hamper — корзина с провизией для пикника an ideal spot for a picnic — идеальное место для пикника Shall I pack us a Picnic? Мне упаковать все необходимое для нашего пикника? We Picnicked on the grass. Мы устроили пикник ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы turn on[turn on] {v.} 1. To start by turning a knob or handle or working aswitch; cause to be on. Jack turned on the water. Who turnedthe lights on? 2. {informal} To put forth or succeed with as easilyas turning on water. She really turns on the charm when that newboy is around. 3. To attack. ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы turn on one’s heel[turn on one’s heel] {v. phr.} To turn around suddenly. WhenJohn saw Fred approaching him, he turned on his heel. When littleTommy’s big brother showed up, the bully turned on his heel....
14. Значение идиомы turn up[turn up] {v.} 1. To find; discover. The police searched thehouse hoping to turn up more clues. 2. To appear or be found suddenlyor unexpectedly. The missing boy turned up an hour later. A manwithout training works at whatever jobs turn up. Compare: SHOW UP....
15. Значение идиомы no picnic[no picnic] {n. phr.} Something arduous; something that requiresgreat effort to accomplish. It is no picnic to climb MountEverest. Contrast: A PIECE OF CAKE, A CINCH, EASY AS APPLE PIE....
16. Перевод идиомы no picnic, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: no picnic Перевод: что-либо неприятное, трудное Пример: It was no picnic trying to drive to the lake during the storm. Было очень трудно доехать до озера во время шторма....
17. Значение идиомы as soon as[as soon as] {conj.} Just after; when; immediately after. As soon as the temperature falls to 70, the furnace is turned on. As soon as you finish your job let me know. He will see you as soon as he can....
18. Turn Signal Neglect A Continuing Problem In The USA recent in-depth study by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) of turn signal rates-of-neglect has yielded some surprising and somewhat disturbing results. The study reveals just how rampant the problem is and gives an idea of the number of accidents caused, or potentially caused, each year by improper usage of turn signals. Solutions to ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы turn one’s head[turn one’s head] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make you lose your goodjudgment. The first pretty girl he saw turned his head. Winningthe class election turned his head....
20. Значение идиомы turn thumbs down[turn thumbs down] {v. phr.} To disapprove or reject; say no. — Usually used with «on». The company turned thumbs down on Mr. Smith’s sales plan. The men turned thumbs down on a strike at thattime....
21. Значение идиомы turn a blind eye[turn a blind eye] {v. phr.} To pretend not to see; not payattention. The corrupt police chief turned a blind eye to the opengambling in the town. Bob turned a blind eye to the «No Fishing»sign. Compare: CLOSE ONE’S EYES....
22. Значение идиомы turn a deaf ear to[turn a deaf ear to] {v. phr.} To pretend not to hear; refuse tohear; not pay attention. Mary turned a deaf ear to Lois’s asking toride her bicycle. The teacher turned a deaf ear to Bob’s excuse. Compare: COLD SHOULDER....
23. Перевод идиомы in turn, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in turn Перевод: по очереди Пример: We went up to the front of the class in turn in order to pick up our diplomas. Мы по очереди подходили за нашими дипломами....
24. Перевод слова turnTurn — поворачивать, крутить, менять(ся); очередь Перевод слова Turn your eyes this way — посмотрите в эту сторону to turn a wheel — вращать колесо manners turn with time — с временами меняются и нравы in its turn — в свою очередь The car Turned over. Машина перевернулась. Turn down the radio. Сделай потише радио. ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы turn one’s back on[turn one’s back on] {v. phr.} To refuse to help He turned his back on his own family when theyneeded help. The poorer nations are often not grateful for ourhelp, but still we can not turn our back on them. Compare: GO BACKON....
26. Значение идиомы high sign[high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. — Used with «get» or «give». The Joneses saw us across the hoteldining room and gave us the high sign. John could see that Gracewanted to tell him something, but he got her attention ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы flag down[flag down] {v.}, {informal} To stop by waving a signal flag or asif waving a signal flag. The signalman flagged down the freighttrain. A policeman flagged down the car with his flashlight....
28. Перевод идиомы go wrong, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go wrong Перевод: 1. сломаться, выйти из строя, случиться (о неприятности); 2. пойти по плохой дороге, связаться с преступным миром; сбиться с пути, низко скатиться, опуститься (морально) Пример: Things began to go wrong soon after our camping trip began. Все пошло не так вскоре после того, как наш поход начался. As soon as he ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова immediatelyImmediately — непосредственно, немедленно Перевод слова In the years immediately ahead — в ближайшие годы it does not affect me immediately — это меня непосредственно не касается to reply immediately — моментально реагировать They fell to work Immediately. Они сразу взялись за работу. The police Immediately ringed the building. Полиция в один момент окружила здание. ... Читать далее...
30. Could be here soonerAn elderly couple were killed in an accident and found themselves being given a tour of heaven by Saint Peter. «Here is your oceanside condo, over there are the tennis courts, swimming pool, and two golf courses. If you need any refreshments, just stop by any of the many bars located throughout the area.» «Heck, ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы turn[turn] See: AT EVERY TURN, BLOOD RUN COLD or BLOOD TURNS TO ICE, BYTURNS, CALL THE TURN at CALL ONE’S SHOTS, EVERY TIME ONE TURNSAROUND, IN TURN, NOT KNOW WHICH WAY TO TURN, OUT OF TURN, TAKE A TURN, TAKE TURNS, TO A T or TO A TURN....
32. Значение идиомы on one’s high horse[on one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Acting as if youare better than others; being very proud and scornful. Martha waschairman of the picnic committee, and at the picnic she was on herhigh horse, telling everyone what to do. Mrs. Jones asked to see aless expensive hat. The salesgirl got up on her high ... Читать далее...
33. At a grocery storeA man observed a woman in the grocery store with a three year old girl in her basket. As they passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for cookies and her mother told her, «No.» The little girl immediately began to whine and fuss, and the mother said quietly, «Now Monica, we just have ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы in one’s tracks[in one’s tracks] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. Just where one is atthe moment; abruptly; immediately. The hunter’s rifle cracked andthe rabbit dropped in his tracks. Mary stopped dead in her tracks, turned around, and ran back home. Syn.: ON THE SPOT, THEN ANDTHERE. 2. See: FOLLOW IN ONE’S FOOTSTEPS....
35. 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....
36. Значение идиомы turn to[turn to] {v.} To begin working with much energy. All the boysturned to and cleaned the cabin in a few minutes. Mary turned toand studied for the test. Syn.: FALL TO....
37. In a long line of people waiting for a bank tellerIn a long line of people waiting for a bank teller, one guy suddenly started massaging the back of the person in front of him. Surprised, the man in front turned and snarled, «Just what the hell you are doing?» «Well,» said the guy, «you see, I’m a chiropractor and I could see that you ... Читать далее...
38. More neighborhood jokesThey had a ‘witchy’ old lady next door that was constantly complaining about everything and everyone in the neighborhood. After one really good round about kids and pets messing up her spotless front yard, my buddies planned what turned out to be a better joke than they originally thought. Juvenile as we all were, they ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы turn the other cheek[turn the other cheek] {v. phr.} To let someone do something to youand not to do it in return; not hit back when hit; be patient wheninjured or insulted by someone; not try to get even. Joe turned theother cheek when he was hit with a snowball....
40. Значение идиомы turn the tables[turn the tables] {v. phr.} To make something happen just theopposite of how it is supposed to happen. The boys turned thetables on John when they took his squirt gun away and squirted him....