Значение идиомы press the flesh

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1. Значение идиомы flesh and blood[flesh and blood] {n.} 1. A close relative ; close relatives. Used in the phrase «one’s own flesh andblood». Such an answer from her — and she’s my own flesh and blood, too! 2. The appearance of being real or alive. The author doesn’tgive his characters any flesh and blood. 3. The human body. Beforechild ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы flesh out[flesh out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To add to; make fuller, bigger, orlonger. The author fleshed out his story by adding more about hiswar experiences. 2. also [flesh up] To become heavier, put on weight, or flesh. He lost weight after his illness but is beginning toflesh out again. See: FILL OUT....
3. Перевод слова fleshFlesh — тело, плоть, сырое мясо Перевод слова To lose flesh — худеть wolves live on flesh — волки питаются мясом to mortify the flesh — умерщвлять плоть The spirit indeed is willing, but the Flesh is weak. Дух бодр, плоть же немощна. Raw Flesh is generally regarded as more difficult of digestion than boiled ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы pound of flesh[pound of flesh] {n. phr.}, {literary} The maximum paymentauthorized by law. He had hoped that Peter would be lenientregarding the interest they had agreed on, but Peter demanded his fullpound of flesh....
5. Значение идиомы thorn in the flesh[thorn in the flesh] or [thorn in one’s side] {n. phr.} Somethingthat causes stubborn trouble; a constant bother; a vexation. Thenew voter organization soon became the biggest thorn in the senator’sside. The guerrilla band was a thorn in the flesh of theinvaders....
6. Перевод идиомы in the flesh, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in the flesh Перевод: собственной персоной Пример: I have never had the chance to meet the president of our university in the flesh. У меня не было возможности увидеть ректора нашего университета собственной персоной....
7. Перевод идиомы one’s flesh and blood, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: one’s flesh and blood Перевод: плоть и кровь; близкий родственник Пример: She is my flesh and blood so I felt terrible when she got into trouble. Она моя плоть и кровь, поэтому я чувствовал себя отвратительно, когда она попала в беду....
8. Перевод слова pressPress — нажимать, давить, пресс; пресса Перевод слова Wine press — виноградный пресс to press a lever — нажать на рычаг don’t press him too hard — не дави на него слишком сильно Press the pause button. Нажмите на паузу. Have the Press got a sniff yet? Пресса уже пронюхала? To cut text, Press Control ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы press box[press box] {n.} The place or room high in a sports stadium that isfor newspaper men and radio and television announcers. In baseballthe official scorer sits in the press box....
10. Значение идиомы press conference[press conference] {n. phr.} A meeting with news reporters. Thereporters questioned the president about foreign affairs at the pressconference. The press conference with the senator was broadcast ontelevision....
11. Значение идиомы press one’s luck[press one’s luck] or [push one’s luck] {v. phr.} To depend toomuch on luck; expect to continue to be lucky. When John won hisfirst two bets at the race track, he pressed his luck and increasedhis bets. If you’re lucky at first, don’t press your luck....
12. Пословица / поговорка the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak Перевод: дух бодр, плоть же немощна Пример: The man often goes to expensive restaurants and nightclubs and although he wants to do well at his job he cannot. For him the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Этот мужчина часто ходит ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод идиомы shake hands (with someone) / shake someone’s hand, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: shake hands (with someone) / shake someone’s hand Перевод: пожать кому-либо руку в качестве приветствия Пример: I shook hands with my neighbor when I first met him. Я пожал руку своему соседу, когда встретил его в первый раз....
14. Значение идиомы green power[green power] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The social prestige orpower money can buy one. In American political elections thecandidates that win are usually the ones who have green power backingthem....
15. Значение идиомы hit parade[hit parade] {n.} 1. A list of songs or tunes arranged in order ofpopularity. Tom was overjoyed when his new song was named on thehit parade on the local radio station. 2. {slang} A list of favoritesin order of popularity. Jack is no longer number one on Elsie’s hitparade....
16. Freedom of the PressFreedom of the press. Speak on freedom of the press, its basic principles and criteria and its status in major countries. The topic presented to you today is devoted to the problem of the freedom of the press. In my speech I am to dwell upon the following points: — Firstly, I am to give ... Читать далее...
17. The PressТопик Пресса рассказывает, какие газеты и журналы издаются в Великобритании, и как они удовлетворяют вкусы и выбор своих читателей. Наряду с «серьезными» газетами, публикующими статьи о внешней и внутренней политике, доклады политических обозревателей и комментаторов, новости и отчеты по бизнесу, промышленности и культуре, существуют и «популярные» газеты, которые носят развлекательный характер. Такие газеты более красочны, ... Читать далее...
18. Waxing eloquent on the sins of the fleshWaxing eloquent on the sins of the flesh, the dynamic young preacher raised himself to full height, leaned over the pulpit and boomed, «Brothers and sisters, if there are any among you who have committed adultery, may your tongue cleave to the woof of your mouf!»...
19. Значение идиомы rev up[rev up] {v. phr.}, {informal}, {slang} 1. To press down sharplyseveral times on the accelerator of an idling car in order to getmaximum acceleration. The race driver revved up his car by pumpinghis accelerator. 2. To get oneself ready in order to accomplish ademanding or difficult task. The boys were getting all revved upfor the ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы crack a smile[crack a smile] {v. phr.}, {informal} To let a smile show on one’s face; permit a smile to appear. Bob told the whole silly story without even cracking a smile. Scrooge was a gloomy man, who never cracked a smile. When we gave the shy little boy an ice cream cone, he finally cracked a ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы lay one’s hands on[lay one’s hands on] or [get one’s hands on] {v. phr.} 1. To seizein order to punish or treat roughly. If I ever lay my hands on thatboy he’ll be sorry. Compare: LAY A FINGER ON. 2. To get possessionof. He was unable to lay his hands on a Model T Ford for the schoolplay. ... Читать далее...
22. Current events. Press. PoliticsТопик Текущие события. Пресса. Политика рассказывает о том, сколько полезной информации мы можем получить из газетных публикаций, потому что они охватывают все основные темы нашей жизни. По сравнению с другими СМИ, такими как телевидение, интернет и журналы, газеты освещают все новости намного подробнее и своевременнее. Nowadays our world is overloaded with various events. Every day ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова shakeShake — трясти, сотрясать; встряска, толчок Перевод слова A shake of the hands — рукопожатие to shake with cold — дрожать от холода to shake carpets — трясти ковры He Shook his black chevelure. Он тряхнул своей черной шевелюрой. Shake up the medicine before drinking it. Встряхните лекарство перед употреблением. She Shook him to wake ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы in keeping[in keeping] {adj. phr.} Going well together; agreeing; similar. Mary’s hair style was in keeping with the latest fashion. Havingan assembly on Friday morning was in keeping with the school program. Contrast: OUT OF KEEPING....
25. Перевод идиомы shake (hands) on something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: shake (hands) on something Перевод: пожать руки с кем-либо в знак соглашения о чем-либо Пример: I shook hands on the agreement that I had to take on more responsibility at work. Я пожал руку, согласившись, что я должен принять на работе больше ответственности....
26. Перевод слова artificialArtificial — искусственный, ненатуральный Перевод слова Artificial cascades — искусственные водопады artificial fertilizer — искусственное удобрение artificial flavour — неестественный вкус artificial heart — искусственное сердце Food prices are being kept Artificially low. Цены на продовольствие искусственно поддерживались на низком уровне. Our products are free from Artificial additives. Наши продукты не содержат искусственных добавок. Artificial ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы more than one could shake a stick at[more than one could shake a stick at] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Verymany; a great many; more than you can count. There were more peopleat the game than you could shake a stick at. I had moreassignments for homework than I could shake a stick at....
28. Значение идиомы sum total[sum total] {n.} The final amount; everything taken together;total. The sum total of expenses for the trip was $450. Tenyears was the sum total of John’s education....
29. Press in Britain — Британская прессаProbably in no other country are there such great differences between the daily newspapers. On the one hand, there are the ‘quality’ newspapers: The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The Financial Times, and The Daily Telegraph. These concern themselves with factual reports of major national and international events in the world of politics and business, ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы out of keeping[out of keeping] {adj. phr.} Not going well together; not agreeing;not proper. Loud talk was out of keeping in the library. It wasout of keeping for the kind man to kick the dog. Contrast: INKEEPING....
31. James Clerk MaxwellMaxwell, born in a well-known Scottish family, early showed signs of mathematical talent. At the age of 15 he contributed a piece of original work on the drawing of oval curves to the royal society of Edinburgh. The work was so well done that many refused to believe that such a young boy could be ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод слова popularityPopularity — популярность Перевод слова The popularity of football — популярность футбола to win popularity — снискать популярность to enjoy popularity — пользоваться популярностью The president’s Popularity has dipped. Президентская популярность понизилась. Television has robbed the cinema of its former Popularity. Телевидение отняло у кино былую популярность. As a politician, he rode on great Popularity ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы clean hands[clean hands] {n. phr.}, {slang} Freedom from guilt or dishonesty; innocence. John grew up in a bad neighborhood, but he grew up with clean hands. There was much proof against Bill, but he swore he had clean hands....
34. American Press — Пресса в АмерикеThere is no real national press in the USA as there are more than 85 newspapers published in 34 languages. There exist two main groups of newspapers: qualities and populars. Only 2 or 3 newspapers with the largest circulation tell their readers about some rumours or crimes. Quality newspapers contain only reliable serious information. They ... Читать далее...
35. American press — Американская печатьThere is no real national press in the USA as there are more than 85 newspapers published in 34 languages. There exist two main groups of newspapers: qualities and populars. Only 2 or 3 newspapers with the largest circulation tell their readers about some rumours or crimes. Quality newspapers contain only reliable serious information. They ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы shake in one’s shoes[shake in one’s shoes] or [shake in one’s boots] {v. phr.},{informal} To be very much afraid. The robber shook in his bootswhen the police knocked on his door....
37. Значение идиомы shake off[shake off] {v.}, {informal} To get away from when followed; getrid of; escape from. A convict escaped from prison and shook offthe officers trying to follow him. Tom could not shake off hiscold....
38. Значение идиомы beat the drum[beat the drum] {v. phr.} To attract attention in order to advertise something or to promote someone, such as a political candidate. Mrs. Smith has been beating the drum in her town in order to get her husband elected mayor....
39. Значение идиомы reach for the sky[reach for the sky] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To put your hands highabove your head or be shot. — Usually used as a command. A holdupman walked into a gas station last night and told the attendant «Reachfor the sky!» Syn.: HANDS UP. 2. To set one’s aims high. «Whymedical technician?» asked her father. «Reach ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы order[order] See: APPLE-PIE-ORDER, CALL TO ORDER, IN ORDER, IN ORDER TO, IN SHORT ORDER, JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED, MADE TO ORDER, OUT OFORDER, PUT ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER or SET ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER, SHORTORDER COOK, TO ORDER, WALKING PAPERS or WALKING ORDERS....