Значение идиомы open letter

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1. Значение идиомы open-door policy[open-door policy] {n. phr.} A policy that states that newcomersare welcome to join the company, firm, or country in question. During the nineteenth century the United States had an open-doorpolicy regarding immigration....
2. Значение идиомы throw open[throw open] 1. To open wide with a sudden or strong movement. He dashed in and threw open the windows. 2. To remove limits from. The Homestead Act threw open the West. When a hurricane and floodleft many people homeless, public buildings were thrown open toshelter them....
3. Значение идиомы opposite number[opposite number] {n. phr.} A person occupying the same position assomeone in a different group, organization, or country. Theopposite number of the President of the United States in Germany isthe Chancellor of the Federal Republic....
4. Значение идиомы open secret[open secret] {n.} Something that is supposed to be a secret butthat everyone knows. It is an open secret that Mary and John areengaged. Who will be appointed as the next president of thecollege is an open secret....
5. President precedentDifference Between a Bad *President* and a Bad *Precedent* … BAD *PRECEDENT: Tipper: «How does it feel to be the big man, Hon?» Al: «Well Tip, it took 17 lawsuits and 18 months of election recounts, but I’d do it all again.» … BAD *PRESIDENT: Mr. Bush, repeat after me. I do solemnly swear — ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы chain letter[chain letter] {n.} A letter which each person receiving it is asked to copy and send to several others. Most chain letters die out quickly....
7. Перевод идиомы receive someone with open arms / welcome someone with open arms, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: receive someone with open arms / welcome someone with open arms Перевод: принять, приветствовать кого-либо с распростертыми объятьями Пример: The citizens received the Olympic athletes with open arms. Горожане приняли олимпийских спортсменов с распростертыми объятьями....
8. Перевод идиомы with one’s eyes open / with one’s eyes wide open, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: with one’s eyes open / with one’s eyes wide open Перевод: сознательно, с открытыми глазами; полностью сознавая всю ситуацию Пример: I knew Bill for a long time, and I went into this relationship with my eyes wide open. Я знала Била уже долгое время, и я начала наши отношения сознательно....
9. Значение идиомы open-minded[open-minded] {adj.} Having no dogmatic or biased views on mattersof theory, religion, politics, etc. Fred is easy to talk to aboutanything; he is a highly intelligent and open-minded person....
10. Chain Letter Type lIChain Letter Type lI: Make a wish!!! (This is where you have to scroll down) Really, go on and make one wish!!! Oh please, s/he’ll never go out with you!!! Wish something else!!! Not *that* either, you pervert!! Is your finger getting tired yet? You Can Stop now moron!!!!!!!! Wasn’t that fun? Hope you made ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы eyes open[eyes open] 1. Careful watch or attention; readiness to see. — Usually used with «for». Keep your eyes open for a boy in a red capand sweater. The hunter had his eyes open for rabbits. Theydrove on with their eyes open for a gas station. Syn.: EYE OUT, KEEPONE’S EYES PEELED. 2. Full knowledge; especially ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы Dear John letter[Dear John letter] {n. phr.} A note or a letter informing one that a romantic relationship or a marriage is over. Jane left a «Dear John letter» on the table and went home to live with her parents....
13. Значение идиомы dead letter[dead letter] {n. phr.} An undeliverable letter that ends up in a special office holding such letters. There is a dead letter office in most major cities....
14. Значение идиомы open heart[open heart] {n.} 1. No hiding of your feelings; frankness;freedom. She spoke with an open heart of her warm feelings for herpupils. She told her troubles with an open heart. Compare: HEARTON ONE’S SLEEVE. 2. Kindness; generosity. She contributed to thefund with an open heart. Mr. Jones has an open heart forunderprivileged children. Compare: OPEN ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова letterLetter — письмо, буква Перевод слова Initial letter — начальная буква the letter of the law — буква закона business letter — деловое письмо registered letter — заказное письмо I burnt her Letter. Я сжег ее письмо. The Letter’s a flam. Это письмо — подделка. Your Letter of the 15th May has come to hand. ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы red-letter day[red-letter day] {n. phr.} A holiday; memorable day. The Fourth of July is a red-letterday. It was a red-letter day for Felix, when he won the lottery....
17. A letter to John HinkleyMr. John Hinkley St. Elizabeth Hospital Washington D. C. Dear John, Hillary and I just wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how pleased we are with the great strides you are making in your recovery. In our country’s new spirit of understanding and forgiveness, we want you to know there is ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы open one’s eyes[open one’s eyes] or [open up one’s eyes] {v. phr.} To make aperson see or understand the truth; make a person realize; tell aperson what is really happening or what really exists. Mary didn’tbelieve that her cousin could be mean until the cousin opened Mary’seyes by scratching and biting her. John’s eyes were opened up ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы to the letter[to the letter] {adv. phr.} With nothing done wrong or left undone;exactly; precisely. He carried out his orders to the letter. When writing a test you should follow the instructions to theletter. Compare: TO A T....
20. Значение идиомы come out in the open[come out in the open] {v. phr.} 1. To reveal one’s true identity or intentions. Fred finally came out in the open and admitted that he was gay. 2. To declare one’s position openly. The conservative Democratic candidate came out in the open and declared that he would join the Republican party....
21. Значение идиомы whitewash something[whitewash something] {v.}, {informal} To explain a major, nationalscandal in soothing official terms so as to assure the public thatthings are under control and there is no need to panic. Many peoplein the United States believe that President Kennedy’s assassinationwas whitewashed by the Warren Commission. See: WHITEWASH....
22. Значение идиомы lie in state[lie in state] {v. phr.} Of a dead person: To lie in a place ofhonor, usually in an open coffin, and be seen by the public beforeburial. When the president died, thousands of people saw his bodylying in state....
23. Значение идиомы with open arms[with open arms] {adv. phr.} 1. With the arms spread wide forhugging or catching. When Father came home from work, little Sallyran out to meet him with open arms. Dick stood under the windowwith open arms, and Jean dropped the bag of laundry down to him. 2.With words or actions showing that you are glad ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы open the door[open the door] {v. phr.} To allow more action or discussion; givea chance. Learning to read and write opens the door to a better joband better living conditions. Raising the tax rates will open thedoor to more help for older people. Contrast: CLOSE THE DOOR. Compare: OPEN ITS DOORS....
25. Значение идиомы bread-and-butter letter[bread-and-butter letter] {n.} A written acknowledgment of hospitality received. Jane wrote the Browns a bread-and-butter letter when she returned home from her visit to them....
26. Значение идиомы night letter[night letter] {n.} A telegram sent at night at a cheaper rate anddelivered in the morning. I waited until after six o’clock in theevening before sending the telegram home because I can say more forthe same price in a night letter....
27. An IRS scamWARNING! PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY! THIS IS SERIOUS! If you get an envelope from a company called the Internal Revenue Service,» DO NOT OPEN IT! This group operates a scam around this time every year. Their letter claims that you owe them money, which they will take and use to pay for the operation of essential ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы open its doors[open its doors] {v. phr.} 1. To allow someone or something toenter or join; become open. That college was started for womenonly, but a few years ago it opened its doors to men. 2. To begindoing business; open. Proffitts Department Store is having abirthday sale; it first opened its doors fifty years ago this month. ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы leave open[leave open] {v. phr.} To remain temporarily unsettled; subject tofurther discussion. Brad said that the question of health insurancewould be left open until some future date....
30. Значение идиомы swear in[swear in] or [swear into] {v.} To have a person swear or promiseto do his duty as a member or an officer of an organization, government department, or similar group. — «Swear into» is used whenthe name of the group is given. Mary and Ann will be sworn into theclub tonight. Fred was sworn in ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы round robin[round robin] {n. phr.} 1. Something written, especially a requestor protest that is signed by a group of people. — Often used like anadjective. The people in our neighborhood are sending a round robinto the Air Force to protest the noise the jet planes make flying overour houses. 2. A letter written by a group ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы open the floodgates[open the floodgates] {v. phr.} To let loose an outburst of humanactivity or emotion. It would open the floodgates of anger anddiscontent if the university raised tuition too soon....
33. Значение идиомы open question[open question] {n. phr.} A debatable issue. Whether assistedsuicide is legal and moral or not is still an open question, recentpublicity on the matter notwithstanding....
34. Значение идиомы open sesame[open sesame] {n. phr.}, {literary} Immediate means of entrance, orunobstructed access to something. Tom mistakenly believed that hiswealth would be an open sesame to the world of creative arts....
35. Значение идиомы open marriage[open marriage] {n. phr.} An arrangement by mutual agreementbetween husband and wife whereby they are both allowed to haveextramarital affairs. Chances are the open marriage arrangementthey had didn’t work out too well so they are getting a divorce....
36. Значение идиомы lay oneself open to[lay oneself open to] {v. phr.} To make oneself vulnerable to;expose oneself. If you don’t perform your job properly, you willlay yourself open to criticism....
37. Перевод идиомы bread-and-butter letter, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bread-and-butter letter Перевод: письмо с благодарностью за гостеприимство Пример: Don’t forget to send aunt Mary a bread-and-butter letter. Не забудь послать тете Мэри письмо с благодарностью за гостеприимство....
38. Перевод идиомы get something out in the open, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get something out in the open Перевод: сделать что-либо известным, рассказать о чем-либо Пример: We had a frank discussion in order to get everything out in the open. Мы честно поговорили, чтобы все стало известно....
39. Значение идиомы in public[in public] {adv. phr.} 1. In a place open to the people; in such away that the public may see, hear, or know; not secretly; openly. Two boys down the street are dancing in public for pennies. Actors are used to appearing in public. The mayor has told hisfriends that he is sick but will ... Читать далее...
40. Биография Барака Обамы на английском языке. Biography of Barrack ObamaBarack H. Obama is the 44th President of the United States. His story is the American story — values from the heartland, a middle-class upbringing in a strong family, hard work and education as the means of getting ahead, and the conviction that a life so blessed should be lived in service to others. With ... Читать далее...