Home ⇒ 📌Английские идиомы ⇒ Значение идиомы one man’s meat is another man’s poison
Значение идиомы one man’s meat is another man’s poison
[one man’s meat is another man’s poison] What is good for oneperson is not necessarily good for another. – A proverb,
Eventhough Jeff likes to swim in ice cold water, his brother Tun hates it. This is understandable, however, because one’s man’s meat is anotherman’s poison.
Contrast: WHAT’S SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE IS SAUCE FOR THEGANDER.
(1 оценок, среднее: 5.00 из 5)
Related topics:
- Пословица / поговорка one man’s meat is another man’s poison – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: one man’s meat is another man’s poison Перевод: что полезно одному, то вредно другому Эквивалент в русском языке: что русскому хорошо, то немцу смерть Пример: One man’s meat is another man’s poison and while some people like to eat something, other people may hate the same thing. Что полезно одному, то вредно […]...
- Перевод слова poison Poison – яд, отрава, заражать Перевод слова Deadly poison – смертельный яд to poison the wells – отравить колодцы poison flour – белый мышьяк to take poison – принять яд He died by Poison. Он скончался от яда. She Poisoned her husband. Она отравила мужа. My neighbour tried to do herself in by taking Poison. […]...
- Значение идиомы what’s sauce for the goose, is sauce for the gander [what’s sauce for the goose, is sauce for the gander] What goes forthe one, also goes for the other. – A proverb. If Herb gets aspeeding ticket, so should Erica, who was right behind him; after all, what’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander....
- Значение идиомы poison-pen [poison-pen] {adj.} Containing threats or false accusations;written in spite or to get revenge, and usually unsigned. Mrs. Smith received a poison-pen letter telling her that her husband wasuntrue. To get revenge on Mary, Alice wrote a poison-pen letter tothe teacher and signed Mary’s name to it....
- Мясо и мясные продукты (Meat and meat products), лексика и слова по теме Beef – говядина Mutton – баранина Lamb – молодая баранина Pork – свинина Veal – телятина Venison – оленина Brawn – мясо кабана Poultry (fowl) – мясо домашней птицы Chicken – курица, цыпленок A chicken breast – куриная грудка A chicken leg – куриная ножка A chicken wing – куриное крыло A chicken thigh – […]...
- Значение идиомы goose bumps [goose bumps] or [goose pimples] {n. plural}, {informal} Smallbumps that come on a person’s skin when he gets cold or afraid. Nancy gets goose bumps when she sees a snake. Ann, put on yoursweater; you’re so cold you have goose pimples on your arms....
- Перевод слова meat Meat – мясо, пища Перевод слова Broken meat – остатки пищи meat casserole – мясная запеканка to raise cattle for meat – выращивать скот на мясо The Meat is a bit off. Мясо не совсем свежее. The Meat cuts easily. Это мясо легко режется. The meat swims in Gravy. Мясо залито подливкой....
- Перевод идиомы meat and potatoes, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: meat and potatoes Идиома: meat and potatoes разг. Перевод: 1. основное, самое главное, суть; 2. простой, простоватый, непритязательный (о человеке и его вкусах) Пример: The last part gives you the meat and potatoes of their proposal. В последней части изложена суть их предложения. My friend has a basic meat-and-potatoes approach to everything in life. […]...
- Значение идиомы beat the meat [beat the meat] {v. phr.}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To masturbate. “So what did you do for sex in prison for seven years?” Joe asked. “Well, unless you want to become gay, you can beat the meat and that’s about it,” Max answered....
- A Blind Mans Sport A Blind Mans Sport A blind man was describing his favorite sport, parachuting. When asked how this was accomplished, he said that things were all done for him: “I am placed in the door and told when to jump” “My hand is placed on my release ring for me, and out I go” “But how […]...
- Пословица / поговорка what is good for the goose is good for the gander / what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: what is good for the goose is good for the gander / what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander Перевод: мерка, годная для одного, должна быть годной и для другого; что подходит одному, должно подходить и другому Пример: If the small bedroom is good enough for me then […]...
- Значение идиомы in the swim [in the swim] {adj. phr.} Doing the same things that other peopleare doing; following the fashion ;busy with what most people are doing. Jim found some collegefriends at the lake that summer, and soon was in the swim of things. Mary went to New York with introductions to writers and artists, and that winter she […]...
- Free meat It was many years ago since the embarrassing day when a young woman, with a baby in her arms, entered his butcher shop and confronted him with the news that the baby was his and asked what was he going to do about it? Finally he offered to provide her with free meat until the […]...
- Значение идиомы throw cold water on [throw cold water on] also [dash cold water on] or [pour cold wateron] {v. phr.} To discourage; say or do something to discourage. Wehad high hopes of victory but our opponents soon threw cold water onthem. Henry’s father threw cold water on his plans to go tocollege by saying he could not afford it....
- Значение идиомы out of the swim [out of the swim] {adj. phr.} Not doing what others are doing; notactive in business or social affairs. Mary had to stay home andtake care of Mother while she was sick, and soon felt out of theswim. The toy manufacturer who is out of the swim will losemoney. Contrast: IN THE SWIM....
- Значение идиомы cold [cold] See: BLOOD RUNS COLD, BLOW HOT AND COLD, CATCH COLD or TAKE COLD, IN COLD BLOOD, OUT COLD, OUT IN THE COLD, PASS OUT, STONE-COLD, STOP COLD, THROW COLD WATER ON....
- Значение идиомы cook one’s goose [cook one’s goose] {v. phr.}, {slang} To ruin someone hopelessly; destroy one’s future expectations or good name. The bank treasurer cooked his own goose when he stole the bank’s funds. She cooked John’s goose by reporting what she knew to the police. The dishonest official knew his goose was cooked when the newspapers printed the […]...
- Значение идиомы somebody up there loves hates me Somebody up there loves Hates me [somebody up there loves Hates me] {slang} An expression intimatingthat an unseen power in heaven, such as God, has been favorable orunfavorable to the one making the exclamation. Look at all themoney I won! I say somebody up there sure loves me! Look at allthe money I’ve lost! I […]...
- Перевод слова sauce Sauce – соус, приправа, подливка Перевод слова Mushroom sauce – грибной соус soy sauce – соевый соус to put a sweet sauce over the pudding – полить пудинг сладкой подливой The Sauce was very rich. Соус был очень насыщенный. This pizza needs more Sauce. В эту пиццу нужно добавить больше соуса. Butter will enrich the […]...
- Значение идиомы blow hot and cold [blow hot and cold] {v. phr.} To change your ways or likes often; be fickle or changeable. Tom blows hot and cold about coming out for the baseball team; he cannot decide. Mary blew hot and cold about going to college; every day she changed her mind. The boys will get tired of Ann’s blowing […]...
- Значение идиомы water [water] See: BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER, COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, DEEP WATER, FISH OUT OF WATER, GO THROUGH HELL AND HIGH WATER, HEADABOVE WATER, HOLD WATER, HELL AND HIGH WATER, HOT WATER, LIKE WATER, LIKE WATER OFF A DUCK’S BACK, MAKE ONE’S MOUTH WATER, OF THE FIRSTWATER, POUR OIL ON TROUBLED WATERS, THROW […]...
- Перевод идиомы cook one’s goose, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: cook one’s goose Идиома: cook one’s goose разг. Перевод: погубить кого-либо; потерять шансы на что-либо Пример: The girl cooked her goose and has no chance of getting the new job. Девушка сама себя погубила и потеряла шанс получить новую работу....
- Значение идиомы hit the sauce [hit the sauce] {v. phr.}, {slang} To drink alcoholic beverages – especially heavily and habitually. When Sue left him, Joe began tohit the sauce....
- Значение идиомы gone goose [gone goose] also [gone gosling] {n.}, {slang} A person for whomthere is no hope. Herbert’s grades have been so low that he is agone goose for the year. The man was a gone gosling when apoliceman caught him breaking the store window....
- Перевод идиомы throw / pour cold water on something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: throw / pour cold water on something Перевод: не поддерживать; отнестись с недоверием, ставить под сомнение; встретить без энтузиазма, отбить охоту; ставить под удар Пример: My boss poured cold water on my idea to change the time of our coffee break. Мой начальник не поддержал мою идею изменить время нашего перерыва на кофе. Don’t […]...
- Adding Condiments to Food Orlando: Hand me that Worcestershire sauce. Janine: Here. You’re not putting that on your Burger, are you? Orlando: No, I’m using it for my Hot dog. Janine: Wait. You’ve put Ketchup, Mustard, Mayonnaise, and Barbecue sauce on your burger, and now you’re going to put Worcestershire sauce on your hot dog? Orlando: Sure, you’ve got […]...
- Four nuns arrived at the gates of heaven Four nuns arrived at the gates of heaven. St. Peter makes the inspection. The first one says:”I have to confess, I held mans penis in one hand.” St. Peter says:”You see the bowl of holy water, wash your hand and go in.” The second says:”I have to confess, I held mans penis in both hands.” […]...
- Значение идиомы dish out [dish out] {v.} 1. To serve from a large bowl or plate. Ann’s mother asked her to dish out the beans. 2. {informal} To give in large quantities. That teacher dished out so much homework that her pupils complained to their parents. 3. {slang} To scold; treat or criticize roughly. Jim likes to dish it […]...
- 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....
- Gauging the Doneness of Meat Chris: How do you like your Steak? Ruth: Well done. I don’t like any pink showing and I don’t mind if it’s a little Charred. Chris: I’ll cook it the way you want it, but it’ll be dry and Tough. Ruth: Yes, but a longer Cooking time kills Foodborne illnesses. I don’t want to eat […]...
- Перевод идиомы wild goose chase, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wild goose chase Перевод: бессмысленная или тщетная погоня, преследование Пример: The man led the police on a wild goose chase when he ran away from them downtown. Полиция тщетно пыталась разыскать этого человека, когда он убежал от них в центр....
- Значение идиомы wild goose chase [wild goose chase] {n. phr.} An absurd and completely futileerrand. I was on a wild goose chase when I was sent to find a manwho never really existed....
- Значение идиомы the likes of [the likes of] {informal} Something like or similar to; somethingof the same kind as. I have never seen the likes of John. Itwas a chocolate sundae the likes of which Mary would never see again....
- Значение идиомы kill the goose that laid the golden egg [kill the goose that laid the golden egg] To spoil something thatis good or something that you have, by being greedy. – A proverb. Mrs. Jones gives you an apple from her tree whenever you go by herhouse, but don’t kill the goose that laid the golden egg by botheringher too much....
- Значение идиомы on the alert [on the alert] {adj. phr.} Alert; watchful; careful. Campersmust be on the alert for poison ivy and poison oak. Drivers mustbe on the alert for traffic signals. Compare: ON ONE’S TOES....
- Having a Barbecue George: Step aside! The king of the Cookout is here. I’m ready To work my magic on this Barbecue. Sophia: Here are the burgers and hot dogs. The kids are pretty hungry. George: Hold on. I need to put on the Charcoal. Now I’m ready To fire up this barbecue. Where’s the Lighter fluid? Sophia: […]...
- Перевод слова swim Swim – плавать, плыть, купаться Перевод слова To swim over – переплыть to swim in a pool – плавать в бассейне never offer to teach fish to swim – смешно учить рыбу плавать Let’s go for a Swim. Пойдемте купаться. A Swim will do me good. Мне будет полезно немного поплавать. I fancy a Swim. […]...
- Значение идиомы add up [add up] {v.} 1. To come to the correct amount. The numbers wouldn’t add up. 2. {informal} To make sense; be understandable. His story didn’t add up....
- Перевод слова goose Goose – гусь; дурак, простофиля Перевод слова Flock of geese – стадо гусей we had goose for dinner – на обед у нас была гусятина don’t-be such a goose – не будь таким простофилей The Goose is in the oven, sputtering fat. Гусь шкворчит в духовке. The other day I saw a Goose in white […]...
- The Young Mans Big Mouth The Young Man’s Big Mouth A young man goes into a drug store to buy condoms. The pharmacist says the condoms come in packs of 3, 9 or 12 and asks which the young man wants. “Well,” he said, “I’ve been seeing this girl for a while and she’s really hot. I want the condoms […]...