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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.
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- Значение идиомы in secret [in secret] {adv. phr.} In a private or secret way; in a hiddenplace. The miser buried his gold in secret and no one knows whereit is. The robbers went away in secret after dark. Compare: INPRIVATE....
- 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 слова secret Secret – секрет, секретный, тайный Перевод слова Secret diplomacy – тайная дипломатия secret decampment – тайное бегство, побег secret fund – секретный фонд The Secret came out. Секрет раскрылся. She had a Secret sorrow. У нее было горе о котором она никому не рассказывала. My Secret will die with me. Моя тайна умрет вместе со […]...
- 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 […]...
- Перевод идиомы keep a secret, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep a secret Перевод: хранить секрет Пример: I have been trying to keep a secret about my friend’s boyfriend for a long time now. Я уже давно пытаюсь сохранить секрет о молодом человеке моей подруги....
- 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....
- Перевод идиомы Your secret is safe with me., значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: Your secret is safe with me. Перевод: я никому не расскажу твою тайну Пример: “Your secret is safe with me”, I told my friend when he told me about his problems. “Я никому ничего не расскажу,” сказал я, когда мой друг рассказал мне о своих проблемах....
- 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 letter [open letter] {n. phr.} A public message in the form of a letteraddressed to a particular person or to a group. There was an openletter to the president of the United States in today’s morningpaper....
- The woman’s secret At a dinner party, several of the guests were arguing whether men or women were more trustworthy. “No woman,” said one man, scornfully, “can keep a secret.” “I don’t know about that,” huffily answered a woman guest. “I have kept my age a secret since I was twenty-one.” “You’ll let it out some day,” the […]...
- 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 open one’s heart [open one’s heart] {v. phr.} 1. To talk about your feelingshonestly; confide in someone. After going around worrying, Maryopened her heart to her mother. John felt much better after heopened his heart to Betty. 2. To be sympathetic to; give love or helpgenerously. Mrs. Smith opened her heart to the poor little boy. After the […]...
- 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 open up [open up] {v.} 1. To show for the first time; make clear; reveal. The story of Helen Keller’s life opened up a whole new world toMary. Einstein’s theories opened up a whole new area for study. 2. To make available; present an opportunity; offer. The buildingof the railroad opened up new lands to the pioneers. […]...
- Значение идиомы perish the thought [perish the thought] {v. phr.} Let us not even think of it; may itnever come true. – Used as an exclamation. If John fails thecollege entrance exam – perish the thought – he will go back to highschool for one more year. Perish the thought that Mary should havecancer. Compare: GOD FORBID....
- 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....
- Значение идиомы close the door [close the door] or [bar the door] or [shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. The President’s veto closed the door to any new attempt to pass the bill. Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she closed the door on Mary’s attempt to apologize. […]...
- 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. […]...
- 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 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....
- Фразовый глагол open up – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: open up Перевод: говорить откровенно, не скрывать своих чувств Пример: I’m glad that John feels comfortable enough around me to open up. Я рада, что рядом со мной Джон чувствует себя уверенно, и что он может откровенно поговорить со мной....
- 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 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 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 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....
- 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-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....
- 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....
- Значение идиомы to oneself [to oneself ] {adv. phr.} 1. Silently; in the thoughts; withoutmaking a sign that others can see; secretly. Tom thought to himselfthat he could win. Mary said to herself that Joan was prettierthan Ann. Bill laughed to himself when John fell down. 2. Withouttelling others; in private; as a secret. – Used after “keep”. Marykeeps […]...
- 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....
- Значение идиомы spill the beans [spill the beans] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell a secret to someonewho is not supposed to know about it. John’s friends were going tohave a surprise party for him, but Tom spilled the beans. Compare:GIVE AWAY, LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG, TELL TALES OUT OF SCHOOL....
- 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 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....
- Having an Open House Kyoko: We’re not supposed to be here. I think we should leave and let our Real estate agent hold the Open house without us Looking over her shoulder. Ernie: We’re not looking over her shoulder. I just want to sit in this car to see how many people go in and out. Kyoko: You know, […]...
- 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 an open book, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: an open book Перевод: кто-либо или что-либо, что очень легко понять Пример: My friend is an open book and everything about him is easy to understand. Мой друг словно открытая книга, и все в нем очень легко понять....