Значение идиомы not the only fish in the sea

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1. Значение идиомы fish out of water[fish out of water] {n. phr.} A person who is out of his properplace in life; someone who does not fit in. Because Ed could notswim, he felt like a fish out of water at the beach. She was theonly girl at the party not in a formal dress and she felt like a fishout ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы not the only pebble on the beach[not the only pebble on the beach] {n. phr.} Not the only person tobe considered; one of many. George was acting pretty self-importantand we finally had to tell him that he wasn’t the only pebble on thebeach. Compare: NOT THE ONLY FISH IN THE SEA....
3. Значение идиомы fish or cut bait[fish or cut bait] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Decide what you want todo and stop wasting time; either act now or give someone else a chanceor turn. Jack couldn’t decide whether to go to college or get ajob, so his father told him to fish or cut bait. «Buy the kind ofice cream you want ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод идиомы other fish to fry / bigger fish to fry, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: other fish to fry / bigger fish to fry Идиома: other fish to fry / bigger fish to fry разг. Перевод: другие дела, вещи, о которых нужно позаботиться (как правило, более важные) Пример: I think that the man has other fish to fry and will not be happy to continue with his present job. ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы kettle of fish[kettle of fish] {v. phr.}, {informal} Something to be considered;how things are; a happening; business. I thought he needed money, but it was another kettle of fish — his car had disappeared. -Usually used with «pretty», «fine», «nice», but meaning bad trouble. He had two flat tires and no spare on a country road at ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы fish fry[fish fry] {n.} An outdoor party or picnic at which fish are friedand eaten. The guests at the fish fry caught and cooked their ownfish....
7. Значение идиомы neither fish nor fowl[neither fish nor fowl] also [neither fish, flesh, nor fowl]Something or someone that does not belong to a definite group or knownclass; a strange person or thing; someone or something odd or hard tounderstand. The man is neither fish nor fowl; he votes Democrat orRepublican according to which will do him the most good. Mrs. ... Читать далее...
8. Пословица / поговорка there are plenty of other fish in the sea / there are plenty of more fish in the sea — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: there are plenty of other fish in the sea / there are plenty of more fish in the sea Перевод: свет клином не сошелся Пример: There are plenty of other fish in the sea, I told my friend when she separated from her boyfriend. На нем свет клином не сошелся, сказала я ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы cold fish[cold fish] {n.}, {informal} A queer person; a person who is unfriendly or does not mix with others. No one knows the new doctor, he is a cold fish. Nobody invites Eric to parties because he is a cold fish....
10. Перевод слова fishFish — рыба, ловить рыбу, удить Перевод слова Salt-water fish — морская рыба fish soup — рыбный суп, уха to fish and hunt — быть рыболовом и охотником to catch a fish — поймать рыбу Chris Fished in his pocket for a coin. Крис выудил из кармана монету. Fish bite at bait. Рыба клюет на ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы other fish to fry[other fish to fry] {n. phr.}, {informal} Other things to do; otherplans. They wanted John to be the secretary, but he had other fishto fry. Mary was invited to the party but she refused because shehad other fish to fry....
12. Значение идиомы queer fish[queer fish] {n.} A strange or unusual person who does odd things. Uncle Algernon dresses in heavy furs in the summer andshort-sleeved shirts in the winter. No wonder everyone considers him aqueer fish....
13. Значение идиомы fish for[fish for] {v.}, {informal} To try to get or to find out, by hinting or by a roundabout way to try to lead someoneelse to give or tell you what you want by hinting. Jerry was alwaysfishing for an invitation to Bob’s house. Near examination time, some of the students fish for information....
14. Значение идиомы drink like a fish[drink like a fish] {v. phr.} To drink in great quantities; to be addicted to alcohol. John is a nice guy but, unfortunately, he drinks like a fish....
15. Значение идиомы fish in muddy[fish in muddy] or [troubled waters] {v. phr.} To take advantage ofa troubled or confusing situation; seek personal advantage. Withthe police disorganized after the collapse of communism in Europe, many criminals started to fish in troubled waters....
16. Перевод идиомы like a fish out of water, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: like a fish out of water Перевод: не в своей тарелке Пример: I was like a fish out of water when I went to the party with my cousin. Я был не в своей тарелке, когда пошел на вечеринку со своим двоюродным братом....
17. Значение идиомы fish for a compliment[fish for a compliment] {v, phr.} To try to make someone pay acompliment. When Jim showed me his new car, I could tell that hewas fishing for a compliment....
18. Перевод идиомы big frog in a small pond / big fish in a small pond, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: big frog in a small pond / big fish in a small pond Перевод: быть важной фигурой в менее важном месте Пример: The woman was a big fish in a small pond when she moved to the small town. Когда женщина переехала в маленький город, она стала там важной персоной....
19. Перевод идиомы fish for compliments, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fish for compliments Перевод: напрашиваться на комплименты, вести себя так, чтобы получить комплимент Пример: Emma, you know you don’t look fat in that dress. Are you fishing for compliments? Эмма, ты же знаешь, что это платье тебя не полнит. Ты что, напрашиваешься на комплименты?...
20. Рыба и морепродукты (Fish and seafood), лексика и слова по темеShellfish — моллюски Mussels – мидии Caviar (red, black) – икра (красная, черная) Shrimps – креветки мелкие Prawns – креветки крупные Oysters – устрицы Squids – кальмары Crabs – крабы Crab meat – крабовое мясо Lobsters – лобстеры, омары Spiny lobster — лангуст Lobster tails – хвостики лобстеров Scallops – морские гребешки Octopus – осьминог ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод идиомы fish in troubled waters, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fish in troubled waters Перевод: удить рыбку в мутной воде; вовлечься в трудную или опасную ситуацию с целью получения выгоды Пример: The politician was fishing in troubled waters in order to gather information about the scandal. Политик удил рыбку в мутной воде, чтобы получить информацию о скандале....
22. Diver Has Visited The Same Friendly Fish For 25 YearsBeneath the surface of Japan’s Tateyama Bay stands a shrine called a torii, sacred to the Shinto religion. But more than being a place of spiritual importance, the underwater site is host to something else that’s remarkable — a unique friendship between a man and a fish. For more than two decades, a local diver ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы beach bunny[beach bunny] {n.}, {slang} An attractive girl seen on beaches — mostly to show off her figure; one who doesn’t get into the water and swim. What kind of a girl is Susie? — She’s a beach bunny; She always comes to the Queen’s Surf on Waikiki but I’ve never seen her swim....
24. Значение идиомы cup of tea[cup of tea] also [dish of tea] {n. phr.}, {informal} 1. Something you enjoy or do well at; a special interest, or favorite occupation. Used with a possessive. You could always get him to go for a walk: hiking was just his cup of tea. Compare: DOWN ONE’S ALLEY. 2. Something to think about; thing; ... Читать далее...
25. The FishermanOne day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish. About that time, a businessman came walking down the ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы doll up[doll up] {v.}, {slang} 1. To dress in fine or fancy clothes. The girls dolled up for the big school dance of the year. The girls were all dolled up for the Christmas party. 2. To make more pretty or attractive. The classrooms were all dolled up with Christmas decorations. Compare: DECKED OUT....
27. Значение идиомы foul-up[foul-up] {n.} 1. {informal} A confusedsituation; confusion; mistake. The luncheon was handled with onlyone or two foul-ups. 2. {informal} A breakdown. There was afoul-up in his car’s steering mechanism. 3. {slang} A person whofouls up or mixes things. He had gotten a reputation as a foul-up....
28. Значение идиомы let out[let out] {v.} 1a. To allow to go out or escape. The guard letthe prisoners out of jail to work in the garden. Mother won’t letus out when it rains. Compare: LET LOOSE. 1b. {informal} To make come out of the mouth; utter. A bee stung Charles. He letout a yell and ran home. Father ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова beachBeach — пляж, морской берег Перевод слова Beach gravel — береговой галечник sandy beach — песчаный пляж beach umbrella — пляжный зонт We walked along the Beach. Мы шли вдоль берега. We picnicked on the Beach. Мы устроили пикник на пляже. We spent the day at the Beach. Мы провели весь день на пляже. Интересные ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы far and away[far and away] {adv. phr.} Very much. The fish was far and awaythe biggest ever caught on the lake. Compare: BY FAR, HEAD ANDSHOULDERS....
31. Значение идиомы go in for[go in for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to do; take part in; takepleasure in. Most girls do not go in for rough games. Mrs. Henry goes in for simple meals. Compare: GO INTO, TAKE UP....
32. Значение идиомы get to[get to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin by chance; begin to. — Used with a verbal noun or an infinitive. George meant to save hisdollar, but he got to thinking how good an ice cream cone would taste, and he spent it. On a rainy day, Sally got to looking around inthe attic and ... Читать далее...
33. Good girls vs. Bad girlsGood girls loosen a few buttons when it’s hot. Bad girls make it hot by loosening a few buttons. Good girls only own one credit card and rarely use it. Bad girls only own one bra and rarely use it. Good girls wax their floors. Bad girls wax their bikini lines. Good girls blush during ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы make a day of it[make a day of it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do something all day. When they go to the beach they take a picnic lunch and make a day ofit. Compare: MAKE A NIGHT OF....
35. 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....
36. Значение идиомы get one’s number[get one’s number] or [have one’s number] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tofind out or know what kind of person somebody is. The boys soon hadthe new student’s number. The girls got their new roommate’snumber the first week of school....
37. Значение идиомы go by the board[go by the board] also [pass by the board] {v. phr.} To go away ordisappear forever, be forgotten or not used. Tom had severalchances to go to college, but he let them go by the board. Grandfather said he was too old to go to the beach. «Those days havepassed by the board,» he said. ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы give birth to[give birth to] {v. phr.} 1. To bear live offspring. The mothergave birth to twin baby girls. 2. To bring about; create; occasion. Beethoven gave birth to a new kind of symphony....
39. Значение идиомы keep tab on[keep tab on] or [keep tabs on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To keep arecord of. The government tries to keep tabs on all the animals inthe park. 2. To keep a watch on; check. The house mother kept tabson the girls to be sure they were clean and neat. Compare: KEEP TRACKOF....
40. Значение идиомы take to the woods[take to the woods] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away and hide. When John saw the girls coming, he took to the woods. Bob took tothe woods so he would not have to mow the grass. Compare: HEAD FORTHE HILLS....