Значение идиомы on the tip of one’s tongue
[on the tip of one’s tongue] {adv. phr.} About to say something, such as a name, a telephone number, etc., but unable to remember itfor the moment.
“His name is on the tip of my tongue,” Tom said.”It will come to me in a minute.”
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- Значение идиомы at the tip of one’s tongue [at the tip of one’s tongue] or [on the tip of one’s tongue] {adv. phr.} {informal} 1. Almost spoken; at the point of being said. It was at the tip... ...
- Значение идиомы cat got one’s tongue [cat got one’s tongue] You are not able or willing to talk because of shyness. Usually used about children or as a question to children. Tommy’s father asked Tommy if... ...
- Перевод слова tongue Tongue – язык, речь, болтать Перевод слова Causticity of his tongue – язвительность его языка the frog’s tongue – язычок лягушки ready tongue – хорошо подвешенный язык His Tongue is... ...
- Значение идиомы tongue-lashing [tongue-lashing] {n.} A sharp scolding or criticism. Jim’smother gave him a tongue-lashing for telling family secrets. Syn.:PIECE OF ONE’S MIND....
- Значение идиомы tongue-in-cheek [tongue-in-cheek] {adj. phr.} In an ironic or insincere manner. When the faculty complained about the poor salary increments, theuniversity’s president said that he was not a psychiatrist, thusmaking an inappropriate... ...
- Значение идиомы tongue twister [tongue twister] {n.} A word or group of words difficult topronounce whose meaning is irrelevant compared to the difficulty ofenunciation. “She sells sea shells by the seashore” is a popularAmerican... ...
- Значение идиомы speak with a forked tongue [speak with a forked tongue] {v. phr.}, {literary} To lie; to sayone thing while thinking of the opposite. I have learned not totrust Peter’s promises because he speaks with a... ...
- Значение идиомы hold one’s tongue [hold one’s tongue] {v. phr.} To be silent; keep still; not talk. – May be considered rude. The teacher told Fred to hold his tongue. If people would hold their... ...
- Значение идиомы slip of the tongue [slip of the tongue] also [slip of the lip] {n. phr.} The mistakeof saying something you had not wanted or planned to say; an error ofspeech. No one would have... ...
- Перевод идиомы a slip of the tongue, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a slip of the tongue Перевод: оговорка, обмолвка Пример: The clerk’s comment to the customer was a slip of the tongue. Замечание служащего посетителю было оговоркой....
- Перевод идиомы hold one’s tongue, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hold one’s tongue Перевод: молчать, держать язык за зубами Пример: He decided to hold his tongue rather than give his honest opinion. Он решил промолчать и не рассказывать того,... ...
- Значение идиомы keep a civil tongue in one’s head [keep a civil tongue in one’s head] {v. phr.} To be polite inspeaking. He was very angry with his boss, but he kept a civiltongue in his head. The bus... ...
- Перевод идиомы tongue in cheek, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: tongue in cheek Перевод: иронически, шутливо, в шутку Пример: The comment by our teacher was tongue in cheek and she did not mean it. Комментарий, сделанный нашей учительный, был... ...
- Диалог на английском языке с переводом “It is on the tip of my tongue” Mahoney Махоуни Do you remember the restaurant we went to on Friday? Помнишь ресторан, в который мы ходили в пятницу? Marcus Маркус Sure I do. It was the “Silver Castle”.... ...
- Перевод идиомы bite one’s tongue, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: bite one’s tongue Перевод: прикусить язык (сдержаться, чтобы не сказать лишнего) Пример: I always bite my tongue when I am talking with my aunt so that I do not... ...
- Значение идиомы lose one’s tongue [lose one’s tongue] {v. phr.}, informal To be so embarrassed orsurprised that you cannot talk. The man would always lose histongue when he was introduced to new people. Compare: CAT... ...
- Подборка выражений со словами Mouth и Tongue 1. Me and my big mouth! – Язык без костей! (дословно: я и мой большой рот) Используется в случае, когда вы случайно рассказали чей-то секрет, что-то, что не следовало говорить.... ...
- An old Jewish man is talking long-distance to California An old Jewish man is talking long-distance to California when all of a sudden he gets cut off. He hollers, “Operator, giff me beck the party!” She says, “I’m sorry... ...
- Значение идиомы find one’s — [find one’s –] {v. phr.} To become able to use In the program for the parents, John was nervous andcould not speak at first; then he found his tongue. The... ...
- Значение идиомы up to the last minute [up to the last minute] {adv. phr.} Until the last possible moment;until the very end. When I try to send in an important eyewitnessreport from the scene of a major... ...
- Перевод слова unable Unable – неспособный Перевод слова Unable to pay – неплатежеспособный unable to fight a bag of shit – не умеющий драться permanently unable to work – нетрудоспособный unable to sport... ...
- Trying to Remember Randal: Hurry up. Rob will be here any minute. Marjorie: I can’t remember the Combination to this Lock. Randal: I thought you Knew it by heart. Marjorie: It’s On the... ...
- Значение идиомы put to it [put to it] {adj. phr.} Hard pressed; having trouble; indifficulty; puzzled. When he lost his job, he was rather put to itfor a while to provide for his family. The... ...
- Значение идиомы under one’s spell [under one’s spell] {adv. phr.} Unable to resist one’s influence. From the first moment they saw each other, Peter was under Nancy’sspell....
- Перевод слова telephone Telephone – телефон Перевод слова Telephone bill – счет за пользование телефоном outdoor telephone booth – уличная телефонная будка telephone cable – телефонный кабель She spoke to him by Telephone.... ...
- Перевод слова minute Minute – минута; мелкий Перевод слова Minute hand – минутная стрелка in a minute – скоро, прямо сейчас to measure very minute changes of temperature – измерять малейшие изменения температуры... ...
- Перевод идиомы every minute counts / every moment counts, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: every minute counts / every moment counts Перевод: каждая минута дорога; время очень важно Пример: Every minute counts when the fire department goes to fight a fire. На счету... ...
- Значение идиомы not to know what to make of [not to know what to make of] {v. phr.} To be unable to decipher;be unable to identify; not know how to decide what something reallyis. I got a mysterious letter... ...
- Значение идиомы hog-tie [hog-tie] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tie so it is unable tomove or escape. The Cowboy caught a calf and hog-tied it. 2. Tomake someone unable to act freely; limit. The... ...
- Перевод слова moment Moment – момент, миг Перевод слова To draw back from the deal at the last moment – отказаться от сделки в последний момент just at that precise moment – именно... ...
- A man answers the phone and has the following A man answers the phone and has the following conversation: “Yes, mother, I’ve had a hard day. Gladys has been most difficult – I know I ought to be more... ...
- Значение идиомы on the spur of the moment [on the spur of the moment] {adv. phr.} On a sudden wish ordecision; suddenly; without thought or preparation. John had notplanned to take the trip; he just left on the... ...
- Значение идиомы draw a blank [draw a blank] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To obtain nothing in return for an effort made or to get a negative result. I looked up all the Joneses in the... ...
- Значение идиомы shoot out [shoot out] {v.} 1. To fight with guns until one person or side iswounded or killed; settle a fight by shooting. – Used with “it”. The cornered bank robbers decided... ...
- Значение идиомы choke up [choke up] {v.} 1a. To come near losing calmness or self-control from strong feeling; be upset by your feelings. When one speaker after another praised John, he choked up and... ...
- Перевод слова remember Remember – помнить, вспоминать, запоминать Перевод слова Well do I remember it – уж это-то я помню очень хорошо! easy-to-remember password – легко запоминаемый пароль Well do I Remember it.... ...
- Значение идиомы just now [just now] {adv. phr.} 1. Just at this moment; at this time. Mr. Johnson isn’t here just now. Will you phone back later? 2. {informal}A very short time ago; only... ...
- Don’t Forget! An 80-year-old couple were having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to their doctor to get checked out to make sure nothing was wrong with them. When they... ...
- Перевод идиомы not for a moment, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: not for a moment Перевод: даже ни на секунду Пример: I did not for a moment believe what the man was saying. Я ни на секунду не поверил тому,... ...
- Значение идиомы call to mind [call to mind] {v. phr.} To remember; cause to remember. Your story calls to mind a similar event that happened to us a few years back....