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 […]...
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 flesh Flesh – 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 […]...
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 использования Идиома: 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 использования Идиома: 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 press Press – 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 […]...
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 использования Пословица / 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 […]...
13. Psychiatrist phone Hello. Welcome to the Psychiatric Hotline If you are obsessive-compulsive, please press 1 repeatedly. If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2. If you have multiple personalities, please press 3, 4, 5, and 6. If you are paranoid-delusional, we know who you are and what you want. Just stay on the line so […]...
14. Значение идиомы in order [in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order […]...
15. Freedom of the Press Freedom 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 […]...
16. The Press Топик 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, […]...
17. Waxing eloquent on the sins of the flesh Waxing 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!”...
18. 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 […]...
19. Current events. Press. Politics Топик 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 […]...
20. 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....
21. Значение идиомы out of order [out of order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the wrong order; notcoming after one another in the right way. Peter wrote the words ofthe sentence out of order. Don’t get out of order, children. Stayin your places in line. Contrast: IN ORDER. 2. In poor condition; notworking properly. Our television set is out of […]...
22. Значение идиомы baby kisser [baby kisser] {n.}, {slang} A person campaigning for votes in his quest for elected political office; such persons often kiss little children in public. Nixon was a baby kisser when he ran for Vice President with Eisenhower....
23. Перевод слова artificial Artificial – 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 […]...
24. James Clerk Maxwell Maxwell, 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 […]...
25. Press in Britain – Британская пресса Probably 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, […]...
26. 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....
27. Перевод слова popularity Popularity – 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 […]...
28. 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....
29. American press – Американская печать There 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 […]...
30. American Press – Пресса в Америке There 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 […]...
31. Значение идиомы keep company [keep company] {v. phr.} 1. To stay or go along with sothat he will not be lonely to visit with. John kept Andycompany while his parents went to the movies. I’ll go shoppingwith you just to keep you company. 2. To go places together as acouple; date just one person. After keeping company for one […]...
32. 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....
33. Значение идиомы ghost of a [ghost of a] Least trace of; slightest resemblance to; smallest biteven of; a very little. Usually used with “chance” or “idea” innegative sentences, or with “smile”. There wasn’t a ghost of achance that Jack would win. We didn’t have the ghost of an ideawhere to look for John. The teacher scolded Harold for drawing afunny […]...
34. 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....
35. 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....
36. 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 […]...
37. Значение идиомы in charge of [in charge of] {prep.} 1. Responsible for; having supervision orcare of. Marian is in charge of selling tickets. The girl incharge of refreshments forgot to order the ice cream for the party. When our class had a play, the teacher put Harold in charge of thestage curtain. 2. or [in the charge of] Under the […]...
38. Значение идиомы large order [large order] {n. phr.} Difficult job; a difficult task to fulfill. It is a large order to educate three children in college at thesame time. Compare: TALL ORDER....
39. Значение идиомы in order to [in order to] or [so as to] {conj.} For the purpose of; to. – Usedwith an infinitive. In order to follow the buffalo, the Indiansoften had to move their camps. We picked apples so as to make apie. Compare: SO THAT....
40. The Press – Пресса 1). Together with television and radio, the press is a very important means of mass media. 2). The main aim of the press is keeping people informed on all topical issues of the day. 3). There is practically no family that doesn’t subscribe to one or two newspapers or magazines. 4). Besides, you can always […]...