Значение идиомы play tricks on

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1. Перевод идиомы play tricks on someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play tricks on someone Перевод: обманывать, запутывать, вводить в заблуждение кого-либо Пример: The little boy liked to play tricks on his friends. Маленькому мальчику нравится вводить своих друзей в заблуждение....
2. Пословица / поговорка you can’t teach an old dog new tricks / an old dog will learn no new tricks — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: you can’t teach an old dog new tricks / an old dog will learn no new tricks Перевод: старую собаку новым фокусам не научишь (т. е. в старости поздно переучиваться) Эквивалент в русском языке: горбатого могила исправит Пример: My friend refused to try anything new and would never go to a new ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы you can’t teach an old dog new tricks[you can’t teach an old dog new tricks] It is very hard or almostimpossible to train an older person to acquire some new skill. — Aproverb. You’ll never teach your grandfather how to do his incometax on a personal computer. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks....
4. Значение идиомы play on[play on] or [play upon] {v.} 1. To cause an effect on; influence. A heavy diet of television drama played on his feelings. 2. Towork upon for a planned effect; excite to a desired action by cunningplans; manage. The makeup salesman played on the woman’s wish tolook beautiful. In some places, leaders play upon people’ssuperstitious ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод идиомы bag of tricks, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bag of tricks Перевод: набор особых методов, способов Пример: The teacher has a bag of tricks to keep her students occupied. Учительница знает несколько способов занять своих учеников....
6. Значение идиомы play the devil with[play the devil with] or [play hob with] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tocause confusion in; upset. Uncle Bob’s unexpected visit played thedevil with our own plans to travel. Mother’s illness played hobwith our party....
7. Перевод идиомы play dumb / play ignorant, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play dumb / play ignorant Перевод: притворяться, делать вид, что не знать чего-либо; прикидываться «дурачком» Пример: I played dumb when my boss asked me if I knew about the problems with the telephone. Я сделал вид, что ничего не знаю, когда начальник спросил меня о проблемах с телефоном....
8. Перевод слова trickTrick — трюк, хитрость, обман Перевод слова To obtain money by a trick — получить деньги при помощи обмана pitiful trick — жалкие, постыдные ухищрения trick of imagination — обман воображения None of your Tricks! Без фокусов! He shows me card Tricks. Он показывает мне карточные фокусы. He didn’t turn up? What a dirty Trick! ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы play up[play up] {v.} To call attention to; talk more about; emphasize. The coach played up the possibilities, and kept our minds off ourweaknesses. The director played up the woman’s glamor to concealher lack of acting ability....
10. Значение идиомы play off[play off] {v.} 1. To match opposing persons, forces, or interestsso that they balance each other. The girl played off her admirersagainst each other. Britain tried to play off European nationsagainst each other so that she would have a balance of power. 2. Tofinish the playing of The visitors cameback the next Saturday to play ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы game at which two can play[game at which two can play] {n. phr.} A plan, trick, or way ofacting that both sides may use. Rough football is a game two canplay. Politics is a game at which two can play....
12. Значение идиомы play up to[play up to] {v. phr.}. {slang} 1. To try to gain the favor of, especially for selfish reasons; act to win the approval of; try toplease. He played up to the boss. 2. To use to gain anend; to attend to. He played up to the old lady’svanity to get her support....
13. Значение идиомы play second fiddle[play second fiddle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To act a smaller part;follow another’s lead; be less noticed. His wife had the strongermind and he played second fiddle to her. During the tournament, lessons played second fiddle to basketball....
14. Значение идиомы play havoc with[play havoc with] or [raise havoc with] {v. phr.} To causedestruction; ruin; injure badly. The storm played havoc with theapple orchard. When Ralph was arrested for stealing the car, itplayed havoc with his plans for going to college. When Mr. Whitepoisoned the cat, it played havoc with his reputation in theneighborhood....
15. Значение идиомы play into one’s hands[play into one’s hands] {v. phr.} To be or do something thatanother person can use against you; help an opponent against yourself. In the basketball game, Jerry’s foul played into the opponents’hands. Mary and Bobby both wanted the last piece of cake, butBobby played into Mary’s hands by trying to grab it....
16. Значение идиомы play fast and loose[play fast and loose] {v. phr.} To do as you please without caringwhat will happen to other people; act so carelessly or unfairly thatpeople cannot depend on you; be very unreliable. He played fast andloose with the girl’s affections. He played fast and loose withthe company’s good name....
17. Значение идиомы play down[play down] {v.} To give less emphasis to; make seemless important; divert attention from; draw notice away from. Thenewspaper stories played down the actor’s unattractive past. Asalesman’s job is to emphasize the good points of his merchandise; hemust play down any faults it has....
18. Значение идиомы play possum[play possum] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To pretend to be asleep. Johnny seemed to be fully asleep, but his mother knew that he wasplaying possum. 2. To stay quiet for self-protection; try to escapeattention by inactivity. The rabbit played possum under the bushes, hoping the hunter would not see him. Bob played possum when theteacher ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы play hooky[play hooky] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stay out of school to play. Carl is failing in school because he has played hooky so many timesduring the year....
20. Значение идиомы play one’s cards right[play one’s cards right] or [play one’s cards well] {v. phr.},{informal} To use abilities and opportunities so as to be successful;act cleverly; make the best use of your place or skills. Thatmillionaire started with very little but showed a skill in playing hiscards right. People liked Harold, and he played his cards well — and ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод идиомы play something by ear / play by ear, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play something by ear / play by ear Перевод: играть по слуху; играть на музыкальном инструменте по памяти, а не по нотным знакам Пример: Although the woman cannot read music she can play by ear and is a very good musician. Хотя женщина и не умеет читать ноты, она умеет играть по слуху, и ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы play[play] See: ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK A DULL BOY, DOUBLEPLAY, FAIR PLAY, FORCE PLAY, GAME AT WHICH TWO CAN PLAY, MAKE A PLAYFOR, TURN ABOUT IS FAIR PLAY....
23. Значение идиомы trick or treat[trick or treat] {n.} The custom of going from house to house onHalloween asking for small gifts and playing tricks on people whorefuse to give. When Mrs. Jones answered the doorbell, the childrenyelled «Trick or treat.» Mrs. Jones gave them all some candy. OnHalloween Bill and Tom went out playing trick or treat....
24. Значение идиомы play one false[play one false] {v. phr.}, {literary} To act disloyally toward ; betray; cheat; deceive. Good faith was not in him: heplayed anyone false who trusted him. His hopes had played himfalse....
25. Значение идиомы play ball[play ball] {v. phr.} 1. To begin play in a ball game. When theumpire calls «Play ball,» the game begins. 2. {informal} To join inan effort with others; cooperate. To get along during Prohibition, many men felt that they had to play ball with gangsters. A isoften good business to play ball with a political ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы play footsie[play footsie] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Touch the feet ofa member of the opposite sex under the table as an act of flirtation. Have you at least played footsie with her? 2. To engage in anysort of flirtation or collaboration, especially in a politicalsituation. The mayor was suspected of playing footsie with theSyndicate....
27. Перевод идиомы play innocent, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play innocent Перевод: притворяться невиновным Пример: The little boy played innocent when the teacher asked him about the broken window. Маленький мальчик делал вид, что он ни при чем, когда учитель спросил его о сломанном окне....
28. Перевод идиомы play the devil with something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play the devil with something Перевод: нарушить порядок, выполнение чего-либо, испортить что-либо Пример: A snowstorm played the devil with our plans. Пурга спутала наши планы....
29. Значение идиомы dirty trick[dirty trick] {n. phr.} A treacherous action; an unfair act. That was a dirty trick John played on Mary when he ran away with her younger sister....
30. 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....
31. Значение идиомы play by ear[play by ear] {v. phr.} 1. To play a musical instrument byremembering the tune, not by reading music. Mary does not know howto read music. She plays the piano by ear. Joe doesn’t need anymusic sheets when he plays his guitar; he knows many songs well andcan play them by ear. 2. {informal} To decide ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы trick of the trade[trick of the trade] {n. phr.}, {usually in plural}, {informal} 1.A piece of expert knowledge; a smart, quick, or skillful way ofworking at a trade or job. Mr. Olson spent years learning thetricks of the trade as a carpenter. Any one can learn how to hangwallpaper, but only an expert can show you the tricks ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы make a play for[make a play for] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to get the interest orliking of; flirt with; attract. Bob made a play for the pretty newgirl. John made a play for the other boys’ votes for classpresident....
34. Перевод идиомы play into someone’s hand(s), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: play into someone’s hand(s) Перевод: сыграть кому-либо на руку; неосознанно сделать что-либо, что идет на пользу кому-то еще Пример: By accepting a ride in Paul’s car, you played right into his hands. Согласившись на то, чтобы Пол подвез тебя на своей машине, ты только сыграл ему на руку....
35. Значение идиомы fair play[fair play] {n.} Equal and right action ;justice. The visiting team did not get fair play in the game. The judges decided against Bob, but he said that he had gotten fairplay. Sally’s sense of fair play made her a favorite with herclassmates....
36. Значение идиомы do the trick[do the trick] {v. phr.}, {informal} To bring success in doing something; have a desired result. Jim was not passing in English, but he studied harder and that did the trick. The car wheels slipped on the ice, so Tom put sand under them, which did the trick. Compare: TURN THE TRICK....
37. Значение идиомы foul play[foul play] {n.} Treachery; a criminal act. After they discovered the dead body, the police suspected foul play. «She must have met with foul play,» the chief inspector said whenthey couldn’t find the 12-year-old girl who had disappeared....
38. Значение идиомы play the game[play the game] {v. phr.}, {informal} To obey the rules; do right;act fairly. «That’s not playing the game,» we told him when hewanted to desert his wife. «Oh, let’s play the game,» he said, when his partner suggested a way to keep from paying some of theirdebts. Your parents want you to play the game ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы catch on[catch on] {v.}, {informal} 1. To understand; learn about. — Often used with «to». You’ll catch on to the job after you’ve been here awhile. Don’t play any tricks on Joe. When he catches on, he will beat you. 2. To become popular; be done or used by many people. The song caught on and ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy[all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy] Too much hard work without time out for play or enjoyment is not good for anyone. — A proverb. Bill’s mother told him to stop studying and to go out and play, because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy....