Значение идиомы pipe dream

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1. Значение идиомы put that in your pipe and smoke it[put that in your pipe and smoke it] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tounderstand something told you; accept something as fact or reality;not try to change it. — Usually used as a command, normally only inspeech, and often considered rude. People don’t vote against SantaClaus, and you might as well put that in your pipe and smoke ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова pipePipe — труба; курить трубку Перевод слова To blow through pipe-line — продувать трубопровод clay pipe — глиняная трубка to fill a pipe — набить трубку to puff a pipe — попыхивать трубкой These Pipes contain either hot water or steam. В этих трубах содержится горячая вода или пар. He blew a whiff from his ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы pipe down[pipe down] {v.} 1. To call away from work with awhistle. He piped the men down after boat drill. 2. {slang} Tostop talking; shut up; be quiet. «Oh, pipe down,» he called. -Often considered rude....
4. Перевод сленгового выражения pipe down, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: pipe down Перевод: перестать говорить; сбавить тон (часто используется в виде команды «Замолчи!») Пример: Pipe down! Mom’s talking on the phone. Замолчите! Мама разговаривает по телефону. Hey, pipe down in there — I’m trying to think! Эй, потише там, я пытаюсь рассуждать!...
5. Значение идиомы pipe up[pipe up] {v.}, {informal} To speak up; to be heard. Mary is soshy, everyone was surprised when she piped up with a complaint at theclub meeting. Everyone was afraid to talk to the police, but asmall child piped up....
6. Перевод идиомы wishful thinking, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wishful thinking Перевод: заблуждение, когда желаемое выдается за действительное Пример: It is wishful thinking to expect deeper change under his leadership. Не стоит выдавать желаемое за действительное, и ожидать больших изменений под его руководством....
7. Значение идиомы out of sight[out of sight] {adv. phr.} 1. Not within one’s field of vision. The sailboat disappeared out of sight over the horizon. 2. Extremelyexpensive. The builder’s estimate was so high that it was out ofsight. 3. Unbelievable; fantastic; incredible Roxanne is such astunning beauty, it’s simply out of sight. Mr. Gargoyle is sorepulsive, it’s out of ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова dreamDream — сон, мечта Перевод слова In a dream — во сне childhood dream — детская мечта a dream comes true — мечта сбывается Dreams go by opposites. Наяву все наоборот. How did you Dream up that idea? И как ты такое выдумал? She appeared to him in a Dream. Она приснилась ему....
9. Значение идиомы dream of[dream of] {v.} To think about seriously; think about with the idea of really doing; consider seriously. — Usually used with a negative. I wouldn’t dream of wearing shorts to church....
10. Dream and reality — Мечта и реальностьDespite the fact that words «dream» and «reality» have different meanings, they are inseparably linked with each other. As it is known, dream can become reality if you make necessary efforts. For example, trying to do our best, we can reach wanted results. Moreover, dreams give us energy and essential emotions to fulfil the plans ... Читать далее...
11. Getting a Dream JobTandia: Do you want these Want ads after I’m finished with them? Hank: No, I’m not going to find my Dream job in the Classifieds. I’m going to have to get more creative with my Job search. Tandia: What are you looking for? Hank: I want a job that’s Rewarding and Fast-paced, and with good ... Читать далее...
12. School of My DreamMy name is Daria Kuznetsova. I’m a 7th form pupil. I’d like to tell you a few words about a school of my dream. The school where I study is also quite good but I think several things could be changed there. First of all, my dream school should be modern and well-equipped with large ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы fairy tale[fairy tale] or [story] {n.} An inaccurate, even false account ofsomething; a result of wishful thinking. Jeff said he was going tobe promoted soon, but we all suspect that it is only one of hiscustomary fairy tales....
14. Значение идиомы tie one’s hands[tie one’s hands] {v. phr.} To make unable to doanything. — Usually used in the passive. Since Mary would not tellher mother what was bothering her, her mother’s hands were tied. Charles wanted to help John get elected president of the class, buthis promise to another boy tied his hands. Father hoped Jim wouldnot quit ... Читать далее...
15. Дом моей мечты/ House of my DreamНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык House of my Dream Дом моей мечты My name is Tatyana. I am thirteen years old. My parents and I often move from town to town. Both my parents are geologists; they research the types of mineral deposits. I have lived in seven towns of Russia and I ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы pie in the sky[pie in the sky] {n. phr.}, {informal} An unrealistic wish or hope. Our trip to Hawaii is still only a pie in the sky. Compare: PIPEDREAM....
17. Following One’s DreamCassandra: I’ve had it! I’m Quitting and I’m not coming back. I was Meant for greater things than working in this Pathetic place. Life is Passing me by. Lazlo: You can’t quit. You need the money and you have responsibilities, remember? Cassandra: I’ve Sacrificed enough for Security. I want To make a difference. I want ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы come true[come true] {v.} To really happen; change from a dream or a plan into a fact. It took years of planning and saving, but their seagoing vacation came true at last. It was a dream come true when he met the President. His hope of living to 100 did not come true....
19. Значение идиомы body English[body English] {n.}, {informal} The wishful attempt to make a ball move in the right direction after it has been hit or let go, by twisting the body in the desired direction. He tried to help the putt fall by using body English....
20. The American DreamТопик Американская мечта рассказывает о словосочетании, часто употребляемом для обозначения жизненных идеалов жителей США как в материальном, так и в духовном смысле. Американская мечта — идеал свободы или возможностей, который был сформулирован «отцами-основателями». Мечта о стране, где жизнь каждого человека будет лучше, богаче и полнее, где у каждого будет возможность получить то, чего он заслуживает. ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы turn the trick[turn the trick] {v. phr.}, {informal} To bring about the resultyou want; succeed in what you plan to do. Jerry wanted to win boththe swimming and diving contests, but he couldn’t quite turn thetrick. Compare: DO THE TRICK....
22. Значение идиомы pass upon[pass upon] {v. phr.} To express an opinion about; judge. Georgesaid he wanted his wife to pass up the new house before he decided tobuy it....
23. House of My Dream — Дом моей мечтыEveryone likes dreaming. Dream is a hope for better things. It helps us to overcome the difficulties of our daily routine. A dream depends on people, on their education, nationality, character and other things. People imagine they have a lot of money, own family, an expensive car. Other people imagine themselves to be presidents of ... Читать далее...
24. Дом моей мечты/ My Dream HouseДом моей мечты Дом моей мечты Дом — это место, где люди находят убежище и защиту в любой неприятной ситуации, будь то плохие погодные условия или внезапная размолвка с партнером. Было бы прекрасно, если это убежище было бы удобным и стильным. Дом также является местом, куда люди приходят, чтобы отдохнуть после тяжелой работы. Вот почему ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы nurse a drink[nurse a drink] {v. phr.}, {informal} To hold a drink in one’s handat a party, pretending to be drinking it or taking extremely smallsips only. John’s been nursing that drink all evening....
26. A man and his wife go to their honeymoon hotel for their 25th anniversaryA man and his wife go to their honeymoon hotel for their 25th anniversary. As the couple reflected on that magical evening 25 years ago, the wife asked the husband, «When you first saw my naked body in front of you, what was going through your mind?» The husband replied, «All I wanted to do ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы lay-away plan[lay-away plan] {n.} A plan for buying something that you can’t paycash for; a plan in which you pay some money down and pay a littlemore when you can, and the store holds the article until you have paidthe full price. She could not afford to pay for the coat all atonce, so she used ... Читать далее...
28. Школа моей мечты/ School of My DreamНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык School of My Dream Школа моей мечты My name is Daria Kuznetsova. I’m a 7th form pupil. I’d like to tell you a few words about a school of my dream. The school where I study is also quite good but I think several things could be changed ... Читать далее...
29. Путешествие моей мечты/ Travelling Of My DreamНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Travelling Of My Dream Путешествие моей мечты Travelling is one of the best activities a person can do. When you travel you get new experience, learn about the cultures of other countries and visit unique places around the whole world. Travelling is learning foreign languages, tasting local dishes ... Читать далее...
30. «Моя мечта» (My dream)We all love to dream. In our childhood we had a lot of dreams and goals. They have changed much since then and have become more complicated and serious because our priorities have changed too. Now we realize that to make our dreams come true we have to be smart and successful and to work ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы live and let live[live and let live] To live in the way you prefer and let otherslive as they wish without being bothered by you. Father scoldsMother because she wears her hair in curlers and Mother scolds Fatherbecause he smokes a smelly pipe. Grandfather says it’s her hair andhis pipe; live and let live. Compare: GIVE AND TAKE, ... Читать далее...
32. Город моей мечты/ The City of my DreamНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык The City of my Dream Город моей мечты Since young age, I have always wondered what the perfect place for living would be like. Now, I can say that I have a clear vision of the city of my dreams. First of all, it should be situated in ... Читать далее...
33. The guide to wife translationsThe wife says: You want The wife means: You want The wife says: We need The wife means: I want The wife says: It’s your decision The wife means: The correct decision should be obvious The wife says: Do what you want The wife means: You’ll pay for this later The wife says: We need ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы to heel[to heel] {adj. phr.} 1. Close behind. The dog ran after arabbit, but Jack brought him to heel. 2. Under control; to obedience. When Peter was sixteen, he thought he could do as he pleased, buthis father cut off his allowance, and Peter soon came to heel....
35. Комната моей мечты/ My Dream RoomНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык My Dream Room Комната моей мечты My name is Arina. Me and my parents live in the city center in a three-bedroom flat. I have a separate room of my own, which is nice. However, I would like to make some changes there. My current room is of ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы plan on[plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы get to[get to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin by chance; begin to. — Used with a verbal noun or an infinitive. George meant to save hisdollar, but he got to thinking how good an ice cream cone would taste, and he spent it. On a rainy day, Sally got to looking around inthe attic and ... Читать далее...
38. Being Generous and StingyBritney: I was thinking of Hitting up Jane for a little loan. You know her better than I do. What are the chances she’ll Spot me a couple hundred dollars until next month? Salvador: I think that’s a Pipe dream. I wouldn’t exactly call her a Cheapskate, but she’s not known for her Generosity. Britney: ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы card up one’s sleeve[card up one’s sleeve] {n. phr.}, {informal} Another help, plan, or argument kept back and produced if needed; another way to do something. John knew his mother would lend him money if necessary, but he kept that card up his sleeve. Bill always has a card up his sleeve, so when his first plan failed ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы house of cards[house of cards] {n. phr.} Something badly put together and easilyknocked down; a poorly founded plan, hope, or action. John’sbusiness fell apart like a house of cards....