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Значение идиомы pay one’s way

[pay one’s way] {v. phr.} 1. To pay in cash or labor for yourexpenses.

He paid his way by acting as a guide.

2. To beprofitable; earn as much as you cost someone; be valuable to anemployer; to yield a return above expenses.

The bigger truck paidits way from the start.

We had to offer our new manager a largesalary, but he was a capable man, and paid his way.

Compare: WORTHONE’S SALT.



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  1. Значение идиомы cold cash[cold cash] or [hard cash] {n.} Money that is paid at the time of purchase; real money; silver and bills. Mr. Jones bought a new car and paid cold cash for it. Some stores sell things only for cold cash. Compare: CASH ON THE BARRELHEAD....
  2. Значение идиомы cash on the barrelhead[cash on the barrelhead] {n. phr.}, {informal} Money paid at once; money paid when something is bought. Father paid cash on the barrelhead for a new car. Some lawyers want cash on the barrelhead. Compare: COLD CASH....
  3. Значение идиомы cash in[cash in] {v.} 1. To exchange for the value in money. He paid the bill by cashing in some bonds. When the card game ended, the players cashed in their chips and went home. 2. or [cash in one’s chips] {slang} To die. When the outlaw cashed in his chips, he was buried with his ... Читать далее...
  4. Перевод слова reimbursementReimbursement — возмещение, покрытие Перевод слова Reimbursement of injured person — возмещение ущерба потерпевшему state reimbursement — государственная компенсация cash reimbursement — возврат наличных денег cost reimbursement contract — контракт с возмещением издержек He received Reimbursement for his travel expenses. Он получил компенсацию за дорожные расходы. He requested Reimbursement of $7 for incidental expenses. Он ... Читать далее...
  5. Значение идиомы earn one’s keep[earn one’s keep] {v. phr.} To merit one’s salary or keep byperforming the labor or chores that are expected of one. Johnearned his keep at the music conservatory by dusting off all themusical instruments every day....
  6. Перевод слова yieldYield — урожай, плоды; уступать, соглашаться Перевод слова To yield the floor — уступать трибуну good yield of wheat — хороший урожай пшеницы to yield no results — не давать никаких результатов The disease Yields to treatment. Эта болезнь поддается лечению. The apple trees Yielded an abundant harvest. Яблони принесли обильный урожай. I Yield to ... Читать далее...
  7. Значение идиомы pad the bill[pad the bill] {v. phr.} To add false expenses to a bill; make abill larger than it really was. The salesman padded the bill forhis traveling expenses by exaggerating his food expenses....
  8. Working as an InternJonas: How’s your new job? Crystal: It’s not a job Exactly. It’s an Internship. Jonas: Oh, so you’re working as somebody’s Lackey and getting paid a Pittance. Crystal: No, not exactly. I’m doing a lot of Scut work and I’m not getting paid a lot, but I’m getting very valuable On-the-job experience. Jonas: Sure you ... Читать далее...
  9. Значение идиомы out-of-pocket expenses[out-of-pocket expenses] {n. phr.} Expenses one has to pay foroneself, not the company that sends one on a given assignment, such astips for waiters, cab drivers, etc. Luckily, my out-of-pocketexpenses didn’t amount to more than $15....
  10. Значение идиомы in return[in return] {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; aspayment; in recognition or exchange. — Often used with «for». Budgave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return. The ladyhelped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother often invited herto dinner. How much did John give you in return for ... Читать далее...
  11. Значение идиомы overhead[overhead] {n.} Expenses incurred in the upkeep of one’s plant andpremises, employees’ salaries, etc., which are not due to the cost ofindividual items or products. «Our overhead is killing us!» theused car lot owner complained. «We have to move to a cheaper place.»...
  12. Значение идиомы labor movement[labor movement] {n.} Groups which form, strengthen, and increasemembership in labor unions. His father was connected with the labormovement in the 1920’s....
  13. Перевод слова valuableValuable — ценный, важный, нужный Перевод слова Valuable diamond — бриллиант большой ценности valuable advice — ценный совет valuable discovery — важное открытие He gave me Valuable information. Он сообщил мне ценные сведения. I learned a Valuable lesson. Я получил ценный урок. These Valuable books are musts for you. Для тебя эти ценные книги жизненно ... Читать далее...
  14. Значение идиомы be in labor[be in labor] {v. phr.} To be in parturition; experience the contractions of child birth. Vane had been in labor for eight hours before her twin daughters were finally born....
  15. Перевод слова cashCash — наличные деньги Перевод слова Prompt cash — немедленный расчет наличными cash sale — продажа за наличные for cash, cash down — за наличный расчет We are short of Cash. У нас не хватает наличных. You can also pay by cheque, or by Cash. Вы также можете заплатить чеком или наличными. I’d like to ... Читать далее...
  16. Значение идиомы labor of love[labor of love] {n. phr.} Something done for personal pleasure andnot pay or profit. Building the model railroad was a labor of lovefor the retired engineer....
  17. Значение идиомы cash-and-carry[cash-and-carry ] {adj.} Selling things for cash money only and letting the customer carry them home, not having the store deliver them; also sold in this way. This is a cash-and-carry store only. You can save money at a cash-and-carry sale....
  18. Перевод слова guideGuide — гид, экскурсовод; справочник; направлять, руководить Перевод слова Museum guide — музейный гид, экскурсовод to guide the state — руководить государством to guide the steps of smb. — направлять чьи-л. шаги postal guide — почтовый справочник The feelings are dangerous Guides. Чувства — опасные советчики. The stars will Guide us back. На обратном пути ... Читать далее...
  19. Значение идиомы cash crop[cash crop] {n.} A crop grown to be sold. Cotton is a cash crop in the South. They raise potatoes to eat, but tobacco is their cash crop....
  20. Перевод слова laborLabor — труд, работа Перевод слова Labor of many moons — работа на большой срок labor certification — справка о наличии профессии labor-intensive commodity — трудоемкий товар labor hours contract — контракт с оплатой рабочего времени She had a difficult Labor. У нее был нелегкий труд. He rested from his Labors. Он отдыхал от своих ... Читать далее...
  21. Перевод идиомы hard cash / cold cash, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hard cash / cold cash Перевод: настоящие, наличные деньги, банкноты, монеты (т. е. не кредитные карты, чеки, и т. п.) Пример: No checks — I want cold, hard cash for that car. Никаких чеков, за машину я возьму только наличные....
  22. Перевод идиомы cash on the barrelhead, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cash on the barrelhead Идиома: cash on the barrelhead Перевод: «деньги на бочку»; оплата наличными сразу же в момент покупки Пример: We were forced to pay cash on the barrelhead for everything at the store. В магазине нас заставили за все заплатить наличными сразу же. The old man said, «To buy my pony you’ll ... Читать далее...
  23. Перевод слова costCost — цена, стоимость Перевод слова At cost value — по себестоимости saving in cost — экономия затрат to cost smb. dear — дорого обходиться кому-л. How much does it Cost per kilo? Сколько стоит килограмм? It Cost three dollars. Это стоит три доллара. This mistake Cost him his job. Эта ошибка стоила ему работы....
  24. Перевод слова expenseExpense — затрата, расход, издержки Перевод слова At one’s own expense — за свой счет, на свои средства running expenses — эксплуатационные затраты to get a salary and expenses — получать жалованье и возмещение расходов This adds to the Expense. Это увеличивает расходы. Redecorating the house will be a considerable Expense. Отделка дома заново потребует ... Читать далее...
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  26. Значение идиомы pay as one goes[pay as one goes] {v. phr.} To pay cash; to pay at once; to avoidcharging anything bought; to avoid debt entirely by paying cash. — Usually used with «you». It is best to pay as you go; then you willnot have to worry about paying debts later....
  27. Значение идиомы round trip[round trip] {n.} A return trip; passage to a place and back. The ticket agent explained that a ticket for a round trip to Hawaiiat certain times of the year may cost less than a one-way ticketduring the high season....
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  29. Значение идиомы cost a bomb[cost a bomb] or [an arm and a leg] {v. phr.} To be extremely expensive. My new house has cost us an arm and a leg and we’re almost broke....
  30. Значение идиомы holier-than-thou[holier-than-thou] {adj.} Acting as if you are better than othersin goodness, character, or reverence for God; acting as if morallybetter than other people. Most people find holier-than-thou actionsin others hard to accept. After Mr. Howard stopped smoking, he hada holier-than-thou manner toward his friends who still smoked....
  31. Перевод слова earnEarn — зарабатывать Перевод слова To earn reward — получать вознаграждение to earn a living — зарабатывать на жизнь to earn praise — заслуживать похвалу She Earns a lot in her new job. Она много зарабатывает на своей новой работе. He now Earns £250,000 a year. Теперь он зарабатывает 250000 фунтов в год. I think ... Читать далее...
  32. Значение идиомы have the right-of-way[have the right-of-way] {v. phr.} To have priority in proceeding intraffic on a public highway while other vehicles must yield and wait. «Go ahead,» he said. «We have the right-of-way at thisintersection.»...
  33. Значение идиомы off one’s high horse[off one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not acting proudand scornful; humble and agreeable. The girls were so kind to Nancyafter her mother died that she came down off her high horse and madefriends with them. 2. Acting friendly again; not angry and unpleasantany more; agreeable. Sally wouldn’t speak to anyone all afternoonbecause she ... Читать далее...
  34. Значение идиомы stand on one’s own feet[stand on one’s own feet] or [stand on one’s own two feet] {v. phr.} To depend on yourself; do things yourself; earn your own living;be independent. After his father died, John had to stand on his ownfeet and earn his own living. You should learn to stand on yourown two feet....
  35. Business BookkeepingI have a day job, but I recently started a small business On the side. I didn’t know anything about Accounting and my friend, Roland, said he would give me some advice. Roland: So, the reason that you need to do your Bookkeeping is so you can manage your Cash flow. Even if you have ... Читать далее...
  36. How Much Money Did Harrison Ford Make for Star Wars?Harrison Ford made $20 million for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ford earned $500,000 for Return of the Jedi, $100,000 for Empire and only $10,000 for the original Star Wars in 1977. Ford also has a reported deal with Disney to make.5% of the earnings from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ford’s total take from ... Читать далее...
  37. Значение идиомы be even-Steven[be even-Steven] {v. phr.} To be in a position of owing no favors or debt to someone. Yesterday you paid for my lunch, so today I paid for yours; now we’re even-Steven....
  38. Перевод идиомы cash-and-carry, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cash-and-carry Перевод: большой мелкооптовый магазин, где идет продажа за наличный расчет, и где клиент сам забирает купленный товар (по сравнению с оплатой за безналичный расчет, или где в стоимость включена доставка) Пример: The supermarkets in our city always operate on a cash-and-carry basis. Супермаркеты в нашем городе всегда работают по системе наличного расчета....
  39. Tour near glaciersThe following is supposedly a true story relating to an actual guide and his response to questions. Swiss mountain guides who always do the same trails can get tired answering the same questions over and over. One time an English tourist was giving his guide an especially hard time with silly questions. They were walking ... Читать далее...
  40. Значение идиомы state-of-the-art[state-of-the-art] {adj. phr.} The best and — the latest any fieldof research can offer; modern; the latest; the most advanced. State-of-the-art personal computers may cost a little more than oldermodels, but may be worth the cost for those who need them. Compare:UP TO DATE....

Значение идиомы pay one’s way