Значение идиомы point

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1. Значение идиомы at swords’ points[at swords’ points] {adj. phr.} Ready to start fighting; very much opposed to each; other hostile; quarreling. The dog’s barking kept the Browns at swords’ points with their neighbors for months. The mayor and the reporter were always at swords’ points....
2. Значение идиомы sore spot[sore spot] or [sore point] {n.} A weak or sensitive part; asubject or thing about which someone becomes angry or upset easily. Don’t ask Uncle John why his business failed; it’s a sore spot withhim. Compare: WHERE THE SHOE PINCHES....
3. Перевод идиомы at swords’ points, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at swords’ points Перевод: на ножах, в ссоре Пример: Judy and her mother-in-law were always at swords’ points. Джуди всегда была на ножах со своей свекровью....
4. Значение идиомы talking point[talking point] {n.} Something good about a person or thing thatcan be talked about in selling it. The streamlined shape of the carwas one of its talking points. John tried to get Mary to dateBill. One of his talking points was that Bill was captain of thefootball team....
5. Значение идиомы stretch a point[stretch a point] or [strain a point] {v. phr.} To permit somethingdifferent or more than usual; not tell the exact truth or make anexception. Mother stretched a point because it was Christmas timeand let the children stay up later than usual. It’s straining apoint to call Joe a hero just because he saved the kitten ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы boiling point[boiling point] {n.} 1. The temperature at which a liquid boils. The boiling point of water is 272 Fahrenheit. 2. The time when you become very angry. He has a low boiling point. After being teased for a long time, John reached the boiling point. When John made the same mistake for the fourth time, ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы a sore point / spot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a sore point / spot Перевод: больное место, уязвимое место Пример: I tried not to make any reference to Jim’s drinking habits — I know it’s a sore point with Tess at the moment. Я старался никак не упоминать о проблемах Джима с выпивкой, я знаю, что это сейчас больное место для Тесс....
8. Перевод слова soreSore — болячка, язва; болезненный, воспаленный Перевод слова Sore tooth — больной зуб sore feet — стертые ноги purulent sore — гноящаяся рана an angry sore — покраснение воспаленного места He has a Sore on his lip. У него болячка на губе. I had a Sore throat and aching limbs. У меня была боль в ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы cross swords[cross swords] {v. phr.}, {literary} To have an argument with; fight. — Often used with «with». Don’t argue with the teacher; you’re not old enough to cross swords with her....
10. Значение идиомы on the spot[on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the spot] At thatexact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot overtelevision. When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his boss firedhim on the spot. Compare: AT ONCE, IN ONE’S ... Читать далее...
11. Controlling Information to the MediaPablo: Okay everybody, have a seat. The purpose of this meeting is to get everybody On the same page. I’m Passing out the Fact sheet we’ve prepared. This fact sheet gives a Rundown on what has happened To date so that no one is In the dark about our current situation. We’ve also prepared these ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы boil over[boil over] {v. phr.} 1. To rise due to boiling and overflow down the sides of a pan or a pot. «Watch out!» Jane cried. «The milk is boiling over on the stove!» 2. To become enraged to the point of being unable to contain oneself. John took a lot of abuse from his boss, ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы sight for sore eyes[sight for sore eyes] {n. phr.}, {informal} A welcome sight. After our long, dusty hike, the pond was a sight for sore eyes. «Jack! You’re a sight for sore eyes!»...
14. Значение идиомы do a stretch[do a stretch] {v. phr.} To spend time in jail serving one’s sentence. Jake has disappeared from view for a while; he is doing a stretch for dope smuggling....
15. Значение идиомы stick out like a sore thumb[stick out like a sore thumb] {v. phr.} To be conspicuous; bedifferent from the rest. When the foreign student was placed in anadvanced English grammar class by mistake, it was no wonder that hestuck out like a sore thumb....
16. Значение идиомы fall to[fall to] {v.} 1. To begin to work. The boys fell to and quicklycut the grass. Syn.: TURN TO. 2. To begin to fight. They took outtheir swords and fell to. 3. To begin to eat. The hungry boys fellto before everyone sat down. 4. Begin; start. The old friends metand fell to talking about ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы hit the spot[hit the spot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfyyou; bring back your spirits or strength. — Used especially of food ordrink. A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired. Mother’s apple pie always hits the spot with the boys....
18. Перевод идиомы beat / turn swords into ploughshares, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: beat / turn swords into ploughshares Перевод: перековать мечи на орала; перестать готовиться к войне и начать тратить деньги, ранее затрачиваемые на военные нужды, на улучшение жизни людей Пример: It would have been unrealistic to expect a country like the United States to turn swords into ploughshares the moment the Cold War ended. Было ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы Johnny-on-the-spot[Johnny-on-the-spot] {adj. phr.} At the right place when needed;present and ready to help; very prompt; on time. A good waterboy isalways Johnny-on-the-spot. The firemen were Johnny-on-the-spot andput out the fire in the house soon after it started. Compare: ON THEJOB....
20. Перевод идиомы at a stretch, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at a stretch Перевод: непрерывно, подряд Пример: My friend sometimes works for three weeks at a stretch. Иногда мой друг работает по три недели подряд....
21. Значение идиомы blind spot[blind spot] {n.} 1. A place on the road that a driver cannot see in the rear view mirror. I couldn’t see that truck behind me, Officer, because it was in my blind spot. 2. A matter or topic a person refuses to discuss or accept. My uncle Ted has a real blind spot about ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы in case[in case] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In order to be prepared; as aprecaution; if there is need. — Usually used in the phrase «just incase». The bus is usually on time, but start early, just in case. The big dog was tied up, but John carried a stick, just in case. 2. [in case] or ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы stretch of the imagination[stretch of the imagination] {n. phr.} Imaginative attempt oreffort. By no stretch of the imagination can I see Al as asuccessful lawyer....
24. Перевод идиомы stick out like a sore thumb, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stick out like a sore thumb Перевод: выделяться, бросаться в глаза, быть видимым за версту Пример: The woman sticks out like a sore thumb when she wears her red hat. Эта женщина видна за версту, когда она носит свою красную шляпу....
25. Значение идиомы case[case] See: BASKET CASE, CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES, COUCH CASE, GET DOWN TO BRASS TACKS also GET DOWN TO CASES, IN ANY CASE, IN CASE or IN THE EVENT, IN CASE OF also IN THE EVENT OF, VANITY CASE....
26. Перевод идиомы in a tight spot / in a tough spot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in a tight spot / in a tough spot Перевод: в трудном положении, ситуации Пример: The man was in a tight spot after he lost his job. Мужчина находился в трудном положении, когда потерял работу....
27. Перевод идиомы sore loser, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sore loser Перевод: человек, который не умеет проигрывать, который начинает злиться, когда проигрывает Пример: He is a sore loser when he does not win a game of tennis. Он очень злится, когда проигрывает игру в теннис....
28. Перевод идиомы on the spot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: on the spot Перевод: 1. тотчас же, сразу, на месте, не откладывая; 2. в затруднительном или неловком положении, в тяжелом положении Пример: It’s noon, and I’m glad you’re all here on the spot. Now we can begin. Сейчас полдень, и я рад, что вы все на месте. Теперь мы можем начинать. The man was ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы point up[point up] {v.} To show clearly; emphasize. The increase incrime points up the need for greater police protection. Johnny’sreport card points up his talent for math....
30. Значение идиомы X marks the spot[X marks the spot] An indication made on maps or documents ofimportance to call attention to a place or a feature of someimportance. The treasure hunter said to his companion, «Here it is;X marks the spot.»...
31. Перевод идиомы stretch one’s legs, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stretch one’s legs Перевод: размять ноги; пройтись после того, как сидеть или лежать долгое время Пример: We stopped to stretch our legs after driving for several hours. Мы остановились, чтобы размять ноги, после того, как мы ехали несколько часов подряд....
32. Значение идиомы in the hole[in the hole] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1a. Having a scorelower than zero in a game, especially a card game; to a score belowzero. John went three points in the hole on the first hand of thecard game. 1b. Behind an opponent; in difficulty in a sport or game. We had their pitcher in ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы to be on the safe side[to be on the safe side] {adv. phr.} To take extra precautions;reduce or eliminate the possibility of a mistake, an error, or evendanger. Dad always keeps his valuables in a bank’s safe depositbox, just to be on the safe side. Compare: JUST IN CASE....
34. Перевод идиомы tight spot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: tight spot Перевод: трудная ситуация, положение Пример: We are in a very tight spot since the top salesman quit. Мы находимся в очень трудном положении, потому что ведущий продавец уволился....
35. Значение идиомы spot check[spot check] {n. phr.} A sample check or investigation. InternalRevenue Service employees often conduct a spot check of individualreturns when the figures don’t add up....
36. Значение идиомы have a soft spot in one’s heart for[have a soft spot in one’s heart for] {v. phr.} To besympathetically inclined towards; entertain a predilection for. Ronalways had a soft spot in his heart for intellectual women wearingminiskirts....
37. Значение идиомы in case of[in case of] also [in the event of] {prep.} In order to meet thepossibility of; lest there is; if there is; if there should be. Take your umbrellas in case of rain. The wall was built along theriver in case of floods....
38. Значение идиомы get off one’s case[get off one’s case] or [back] or [tail] {v. phr.} To stopbothering and constantly checking up on someone; quit hounding one. «Get off my case!» he cried angrily. «You’re worse than the cops.» Contrast: ON ONE’S CASE....
39. Перевод идиомы X marks the spot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: X marks the spot Перевод: то самое место, точное место, локация Пример: We looked at the map and saw that X marked the spot where the accident had taken place. Мы посмотрели на карту и увидели точно место того, где произошел несчастный случай....
40. Значение идиомы pin money[pin money] {n. phr.} Extra money used for incidentals. She hasa regular full-time job but she earns extra pin money by doing a lotof baby-sitting....