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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.
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- Значение идиомы question [question] See: BEG THE QUESTION, BESIDE THE POINT or BESIDE THEQUESTION, BEYOND QUESTION also WITHOUT QUESTION, CALL IN QUESTION, INQUESTION, INTO QUESTION, OUT OF THE QUESTION, POP THE QUESTION....
- 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....
- Значение идиомы in question [in question] {adj. phr.} 1. In doubt; in dispute; being arguedabout or examined. I know Bill would he a good captain for theteam. That is not in question. But does he want to be captain? Contrast: BEYOND QUESTION. 2. Under discussion; being talked orthought about. The girls in question are not in school today. On […]...
- Перевод идиомы receive someone with open arms / welcome someone with open arms, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
- Перевод идиомы with one’s eyes open / with one’s eyes wide open, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
- 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....
- Значение идиомы into question [into question] {adv. phr.} Into doubt or argument. – Usually usedwith “call”, “bring” or “come”. This soldier’s courage has neverbeen called into question. If a boy steals, his parents’ teachingcomes into question....
- Значение идиомы beyond question [beyond question ] {adj. phr.} Not in doubt certain; sure. – Used in the predicate. People always believe anything that Mark says; his honesty is beyond question. Contrast: IN QUESTION....
- Значение идиомы pop the question [pop the question] {v. phr.}, {slang} To ask someone to marry you. After the dance he popped the question. A man is often toobashful to pop the question....
- Значение идиомы call in question [call in question] or [call into question] or [call in doubt] {v. phr.} To say may be a mistake; express doubt about; question. Bill called in question Ed’s remark that basketball is safer than football....
- 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....
- 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 […]...
- 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 […]...
- Значение идиомы beg the question [beg the question] {v. phr.}, {literary} To accept as true something that is still being argued about, before it is proved true; avoid or not answer a question or problem. The girls asked Miss Smith if they should wear formal dresses to the party; Miss Smith said they were begging the question because they didn’t […]...
- Перевод слова moral Moral – мораль, моральный, нравственный, этический Перевод слова Moral debility – моральная деградация moral degradation – падение нравов moral duty – моральный долг moral question – вопрос этики moral philosophy – этика Their behavior was not Moral. Их поведение было аморальным. She is an extremely Moral woman. Она чрезвычайно высоконравственная женщина....
- Значение идиомы at issue [at issue] {adj. phr.} 1. In dispute; to be settled by debate, by vote, by battle, or by some other contest. His good name was at issue in the trial. The independence of the United States from England was at issue in the Revolutionary War. Compare: IN QUESTION. 2. Not in agreement; in conflict; opposing. […]...
- 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....
- Значение идиомы out of the question [out of the question] {adj. phr.} Not worth considering;unthinkable; impossible. It sometimes snows as late as June in themountains, but the summer campers thought that snow was out of thequestion. The boys had no money, so it was out of the question forthem to go to the movies....
- 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 […]...
- 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....
- 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....
- Перевод идиомы call someone or something into question, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: call someone or something into question Перевод: подвергать сомнению, усомниться Пример: The lawyer called the man’s statement about his neighbor into question. Адвокат подверг сомнению заявление мужчины о своем соседе....
- 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. […]...
- Перевод слова question Question – вопрос, проблема; спрашивать Перевод слова To ask questions – задавать вопросы to answer questions – отвечать на вопросы economic questions – экономические проблемы there is no question about it – в этом никто не сомневается Reply to the Question. Ответь на вопрос. This Question puzzles me. Этот вопрос ставит меня в тупик. It’s […]...
- Перевод идиомы out of the question, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: out of the question Перевод: быть невозможным; что-либо, о чем не может быть и речи Пример: You have no money so going to Brazil for a holiday is out of the question. У тебя нет денег, поэтому об отпуске в Бразилии не может быть и речи....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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 […]...
- Перевод идиомы get something out in the open, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
- Перевод идиомы million dollar question, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: million dollar question Перевод: вопрос на миллион долларов; важный или сложный вопрос, на который нет ответа Пример: “So will she marry him or not?” “That’s the million dollar question.” Ну так она на нем женится или нет? – Это вопрос на миллион долларов....
- Перевод идиомы keep one’s eyes open, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep one’s eyes open Перевод: смотреть в оба, держать ухо востро Пример: Please keep your eyes open for a good place to eat so that we can have lunch. Пожалуйста, смотри внимательно и не пропусти хорошее местечко, где можно перекусить, чтобы мы могли поужинать....
- Значение идиомы open shop [open shop] {n. phr.} A factory or firm that employs both union andnon-union labor. The firm refuses to adopt an open shop policy. Contrast: CLOSED SHOP....
- Перевод слова open Open – открытый, открыть Перевод слова To blow open a safe – взломать сейф open border – открытая граница to open the door – открыть дверь The zoo is Open daily. Зоопарк работает ежедневно. He kicked Open the door. Он распахнул дверь ударом ноги. They are in the Open sea. Они в открытом море. Примеры […]...
- Перевод идиомы open for business, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: open for business Перевод: магазин, ресторан, или какое-либо другое предприятие, которое открыто и готово для бизнеса Пример: The small shop is open for business after a long holiday. Маленький магазин открыт и уже торгует после долгих праздников....
- Перевод идиомы with open arms, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: with open arms Перевод: с распростертыми объятьями Пример: My aunt and uncle were at the airport to greet us with open arms. Мои тетя и дядя были в аэропорту, и они встретили нас с распростертыми объятьями....
- Перевод идиомы like an open book, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: like an open book Перевод: кто-либо или что-либо, что легко понять Пример: Our boss is like an open book and it is easy to know what he is thinking most of the time. Нашего начальника очень просто понять, и почти всегда можно догадаться, о чем он думает....
- Перевод идиомы a slippery slope, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a slippery slope Перевод: скользкий путь; опасный путь, путь чреватый опасностями Пример: The matter of euthanasia is a slippery slope with both legal and moral considerations. Вопрос об эвтаназии – скользкий путь, как с правовой, так и с моральной точек зрения....