Значение идиомы on the stage

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1. Значение идиомы at — stage of the game [at — stage of the game] {adv. phr.} At time during an activity; at point. At that stage of the game, our team was doing so poorly that we were ready to give up. It’s hard to know what will happen at this stage of the game. At what stage of the game did the […]...
2. Перевод слова stage Stage – стадия, этап; сцена Перевод слова Up stage – задняя часть сцены stage of development – стадия развития in the experimental stage – на этапе испытаний Negotiations reached a crucial Stage. Переговоры достигли решающей стадии. All the world’s a Stage. Весь мир – театр. The theatre has a revolving Stage. У театра есть вращающаяся […]...
3. Значение идиомы hold the stage [hold the stage] [v. phr.] 1. To continue to be produced and toattract audiences. “Peter Pan” holds the stage year after year atits annual Christmas showing in London. 2. To be active in a group;attract attention. We had only an hour to discuss the question andMr. Jones held the stage for most of it. Jane […]...
4. Значение идиомы set the stage for [set the stage for] {v. phr.} To prepare the way or situation for ; to make a situation ready for something to happen. Thecountry’s economic problems set the stage for a depression....
5. Значение идиомы stage fright [stage fright] {n. phr.} The fear one feels before appearing infront of an audience. Many famous actors and actresses admit thatthey often have stage fright before the curtain goes up....
6. Перевод идиомы at this stage of the game, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at this stage of the game Идиома: at this stage of the game разг. Перевод: на данном этапе во время какого-либо события, в течение чего-либо Пример: At this stage of the game we cannot change the plans for the class trip. На данном этапе мы не можем поменять планы на поездку класса....
7. Значение идиомы stage whisper [stage whisper] {n. phr.} A loud whisper intended to reach otherears than those of the person addressed. Some jokes should betold in a stage whisper....
8. Значение идиомы stagestruck [stagestruck] {adj.} Desirous of becoming an actor or actress;enamored of the acting profession. Milly is so stagestruck that shewaits for actresses at the stage door after each performance to gettheir signatures....
9. Перевод идиомы set the stage / scene for something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: set the stage / scene for something Перевод: подготовить почву для чего-либо; сделать неизбежным что-либо Пример: The win by our team set the stage for the final championship game next month. Победа нашей команды подготовила почву для финальной игры чемпионата в следующем месяце....
10. Перевод слова actress Actress – актриса Перевод слова Movie actress – амер. киноактриса actress with great box office – актриса, чье участие дает полные сборы featured actress – известная актриса She flopped as a stage Actress. Она потерпела полное фиаско на актерском поприще. One Actress does not make a play. Одна актриса не делает пьесы. Происхождение слова actress […]...
11. Значение идиомы ham actor [ham actor] {n. phr.}, {slang} An untalented actor; someone whotries so hard to act that his performance becomes foolishlyexaggerated. Fred is a ham actor who, instead of memorizing hislines, keeps moving around in a ridiculous way....
12. Значение идиомы out of character [out of character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in agreement with aperson’s character or personality; not in the way that a personusually behaves or is expected to behave; not usual; unsuitable;uncharacteristic. Mary is a nice girl. Her fit of temper was out ofcharacter. 2. Not in character; unsuitable for a part or character. It […]...
13. The world’s greatest hypnotist is on stage The world’s greatest hypnotist is on stage in front of hundreds of people swinging a long chain with a watch on the end. He’s saying, “You’re all in my power…you’re all in my power..” Fifteen hundred people are going, “Oooo…” He starts to say it again, “You’re all in my…”, when he accidentally drops the […]...
14. Значение идиомы screen test [screen test] {n.} A short movie made to see if an actor or actressis good enough or the right one to play a part. Ellen acted well onthe stage, but she failed her screen test....
15. Значение идиомы bad actor [bad actor] {n.}, {informal} A person or animal that is always fighting, quarreling, or doing bad things. The boy was a bad actor and nobody liked him....
16. Значение идиомы work in [work in] {v.} 1. To rub in. The nurse told Mary to put somecream on her skin and to work it in gently with her fingers. 2. Toslip in; mix in; put in; When Mary was planning the show, sheworked a part in for her friend Susan....
17. Значение идиомы blow one’s brains out [blow one’s brains out] {v. phr.} 1. To shoot yourself in the head. Mr. Jones lost all his wealth, so he blew his brains out. 2. {slang} To work very hard; overwork yourself. The boys blew their brains out to get the stage ready for the play. Mary is not one to blow her brains […]...
18. Перевод слова actor Actor – актер Перевод слова To cast an actor – назначать на роль lady actor – актриса to applaud an actor – аплодировать актеру He has all the makings of an Actor. У него все задатки актера. He is famous as an Actor. Он известен как актер. He turned out an excellent Actor. Он оказался […]...
19. Значение идиомы bide one’s time [bide one’s time] {v. phr.} To await an opportunity; wait patiently until your chance comes. Refused work as an actor, Tom turned to other work and bided his time. Jack was hurt deeply, and he bided his time for revenge....
20. Значение идиомы on top of [on top of] {prep}. 1. On the top of; standing or lying on; on. When the player on the other team dropped the ball, Bill fell on topof it. That high hill has a tower on top of it. 2. {informal}Very close to. The elevator was so crowded that everybody was ontop of each other. […]...
21. 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 […]...
22. Значение идиомы stand by [stand by] {v.} 1. To be close beside or near. Mary could nottell Jane the secret with her little brother standing by. Wouldyou just stand by and watch the big boys beat your little brother? 2.To be near, waiting to do something when needed. The policeman inthe patrol car radioed the station about the robbery, […]...
23. Значение идиомы go on [go on] {v.} 1a. To continue; not stop. After he was hit by theball, Billy quit pitching and went home, but the game went on. TheTV picture began to jump, and it went on like that until Father turneda knob. I asked Jane a question but she went on reading and didn’tanswer. Mother told Jim […]...
24. Значение идиомы keep house [keep house ] {v. phr.} To do the necessary things in ahousehold; do the cooking and cleaning. Since their mother died, Mary and her brother keep house for their father....
25. Значение идиомы par for the course [par for the course] {n. phr.}, {informal} Just what was expected;nothing unusual; a typical happening. – Usually refers to things goingwrong. Mary is very clumsy so it was par for the course when shebumped into the table and broke the vase. When John came lateagain, Mary said, “That’s par for the course.” Compare: ALL IN […]...
26. Значение идиомы to pieces [to pieces] {adv. phr.} 1. Into broken pieces or fragments;destroyed. The cannon shot the town to pieces. The vase fell topieces in Mary’s hand. 2. {informal} So as not to work; into a stateof not operating. After 100,000 miles the car went to pieces. When Mary heard of her mother’s death, she went to pieces. […]...
27. Значение идиомы burst into tears [burst into tears] {v. phr.} To suddenly start crying. Mary burst into tears when she heard that her brother was killed in a car accident....
28. Значение идиомы take a bow [take a bow] {v. phr.} To stand up or come on a stage to be clappedfor or praised for success. The audience shouted for the author ofthe play to take a bow. The basketball team should take a bow forfine work this season....
29. Значение идиомы listen in [listen in] {v.} 1. To listen to a radio broadcast. We foundthem listening in to the president’s speech. 2. To listen to the talkof others, often to talk that is not intended for your ears;eavesdrop. When Mary talked to her boyfriend on the telephone, herlittle brother listened in....
30. Значение идиомы keep up [keep up] {v.} 1a. To go on; not stop; continue. The rain keptup for two days and the roads were flooded. Compare: KEEP ON. 1b. Togo on with ; continue steadily; never stop. Mrs. Smithtold John to keep up the good work. The teacher asked Dick to stopbothering Mary, but he kept it up. Compare: […]...
31. Значение идиомы cut in [cut in] {v.} 1. To force your way into a place between others in a line of cars, people, etc.; push in. After passing several cars, Fred cut in too soon and nearly caused an accident. – Often used with “on”. A car passed Jean and cut in on her too close; she had to […]...
32. Значение идиомы all the time [all the time] {adv. phr.} 1. or [all the while] During the whole period; through the whole time. Mary went to college in her home town and lived at home all the while. Most of us were surprised to hear that Mary and Tom had been engaged all year, but Sue said she knew it […]...
33. 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 […]...
34. Значение идиомы ad lib [ad lib] {v. phr.} To improvise; interpolate during speech. When the actress forgot her lines during the second act, she had to ad lib in order to keep the show going....
35. Значение идиомы how do you do [how do you do] {formal} How are you? – Usually as a reply to anintroduction; it is in the form of a question but no answer isexpected. “Mary, I want you to meet my friend Fred. Fred, this ismy wife, Mary.” “How do you do, Mary?” “How do you do, Fred?”...
36. Значение идиомы spirit away [spirit away] {v. phr.} To hide or smuggle something out; abduct. The famous actress was spirited away by her bodyguards as soon as sheemerged from the door....
37. Значение идиомы high and dry [high and dry] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Up above the water; beyondthe reach of splashing or waves. Mary was afraid she had left hertowel where the tide would reach it, but she found it high and dry. When the tide went out the boat was high and dry. 2. Without anyoneto help; alone and […]...
38. Значение идиомы pass on [pass on] {v.} 1. To give an opinion about; judge; settle. Thecollege passed on his application and found him acceptable. Thecommittee recommended three people for the job and the presidentpassed on them. 2. To give away As he grew up, he passed on his clothes to his younger brother. Compare: HAND DOWN. 3. To die. […]...
39. Перевод слова brother Brother – брат Перевод слова Older brother – старший брат blood brother – кровный, родной брат full brother – родной брат I owe my Brother $50. Я задолжал моему брату $50. He is my own Brother. Он мой родной брат. You’ll like my Brother. Ты похож на моего брата. Интересные факты Warner Brothers Entertainment, Inc. […]...
40. Значение идиомы work out [work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. […]...