Значение идиомы pull one’s weight

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1. Перевод идиомы pull one’s weight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pull one’s weight Перевод: нести свою ношу, делать свою часть работы, делать свое дело Пример: “If everyone pulls their weight we can quickly finish and go home.” Если все будут делать свою часть работы, мы можем быстро закончить, и пойти домой....
2. Значение идиомы throw one’s weight around [throw one’s weight around] {v. phr.}, {informal} To use one’sinfluence or position in a showy or noisy manner. John was the starof the class play, and he was throwing his weight around telling thedirector how the scene should be played. Bob was stronger than theother boys, and he threw his weight around. Compare: PULL RANK....
3. Перевод идиомы put on weight / put weight on, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put on weight / put weight on Перевод: набирать вес, толстеть Пример: He has put on a lot of weight since he stopped going to the gym. Он набрал много веса с тех пор, как перестал ходить в спортзал. My friend has been putting weight on since he stopped working. Мой друг толстеет с […]...
4. Перевод идиомы worth its weight in gold, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: worth its weight in gold Перевод: ценящийся на вес золота Пример: The advice of my supervisor is always worth its weight in gold. Я всегда ценю советы моего менеджера на вес золота. Идиома: worth one’s / its weight in gold Перевод: ценящийся на вес золота Пример: The advice of my supervisor is worth its […]...
5. Значение идиомы swing one’s weight [swing one’s weight] {v. phr.} To use your personal power to getsomething done The President swings his weight to get laws passed. Mr. Thomas swung his weight to get his son a job with the company....
6. Значение идиомы pull together [pull together] {v.} To join your efforts with those of others;work on a task together; cooperate. Many men must pull together ifa large business is to succeed. Tim was a good football captainbecause he always got his teammates to pull together....
7. Перевод идиомы pull one’s socks up / pull up one’s socks, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pull one’s socks up / pull up one’s socks Перевод: засучить рукава, приложить усилия, поднапрячься (буквально: подтянуть носки) Пример: “You had better pull up your socks or you will not be able to continue working here.” Лучше тебе поднапрячься, или ты не сможешь продолжать здесь работать....
8. Перевод идиомы pull the rug (out) from under somebody or something / pull the rug (out) from under somebody’s feet, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pull the rug (out) from under somebody or something / pull the rug (out) from under somebody’s feet Перевод: выбить почву из-под ног Пример: Our boss pulled the rug out from under our plans to open a bigger office. Наш начальник выбил нам почву из-под ног с нашими планами открыть офис большего размера....
9. Значение идиомы weight of the world on one’s shoulders [weight of the world on one’s shoulders] or [world on one’sshoulders] or [world on one’s back] {n. phr.} A very heavy load ofworry or responsibility; very tired or worried behavior, as ifcarrying the world; behavior as if you are very important. Don’tlook as if you had the weight of the world on your shoulders, Henry, […]...
10. Перевод слова weight Weight – вес, тяжесть Перевод слова Specific weight – удельный вес unit of weight – единица веса to put on weight – прибавлять в весе, полнеть to lose weight – терять в весе, худеть This is an argument of Weight. Это веский довод. Sara’s convinced she has a Weight problem. Сара убеждена, что у нее […]...
11. Значение идиомы pull in one’s horns [pull in one’s horns] or [draw in one’s horns] {v. phr.},{informal} 1. To reduce your boasts; calm down from a quarrel; backdown on a promise. He said he could beat any man theresingle-handed, but he pulled in his horns when Jack came forward. 2.To cut back from one’s usual way of living; reduce spending oractivities; […]...
12. Перевод идиомы pull a stunt on (someone) / pull a trick on (someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pull a stunt on (someone) / pull a trick on (someone) Перевод: выкидывать какой-либо трюк, обмануть кого-либо Пример: If the boy pulls a stunt like he did last weekend he is going to be in much trouble with his parents. Если мальчик снова выкинет такой трюк, как в прошлые выходные, у него будут сильные […]...
13. Значение идиомы pull one’s leg [pull one’s leg] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get someone to accept aridiculous story as true; fool someone with a humorous account ofsomething; trick. For a moment, I actually believed that his wifehad royal blood. Then I realized he was pulling my leg. Westerncowboys loved to pull a stranger’s leg. Compare: STRING ALONG. -[leg-pulling] {n.} Strangers […]...
14. Значение идиомы pull up one’s socks [pull up one’s socks] {v. phr.} To try to do better, either interms of one’s behavior or at a task one is performing. I’ll haveto pull up my socks if I am going to finish my work today....
15. Значение идиомы carry weight [carry weight] {n.} To be influential; have significance and/or clout; impress. A letter of recommendation from a full professor carries more weight than a letter from an assistant professor....
16. Перевод идиомы lose weight, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: lose weight Перевод: терять вес, худеть Пример: I want to lose weight so I have stopped eating sweets. Я хочу похудеть, поэтому я перестал есть сладкое....
17. Sister Ann, arent you putting on a little weight? “Sister Ann, aren’t you putting on a little weight?” inquired Father Dan during his visit to the convent, suspiciously eyeing her bulging stomach. “Why, no Father,” answered the nun demurely, “It’s just a little gas.” A few months later Father Dan put the same question to the nun noticing her habit barely fit across her […]...
18. Перевод идиомы carry (a lot of) weight (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: carry (a lot of) weight (with someone or something) Перевод: иметь вес, оказывать (большое) влияние; быть убедительным Пример: The man’s education and experience carry a lot of weight in the university. Образование и опыт этого человека имеют большой вес в университете....
19. Фразовые глаголы с “PULL” Pull round – поправляться He was just beginning to pull round after his operation. Pull away – выделяться, отрываться от лидера Sullivan pulled away in the final lap. Pull back – отступать Our tank forces pulled back to regroup. Pull off – отходить, отъезжать If you’re feeling sleepy, pull off the road immediately and have […]...
20. Значение идиомы pull up [pull up] {v.} 1. To check the forward motion of; halt; stop. Hepulled up his horse at the gate. 2. To tell to stop doingsomething; say is doing wrong and must stop; scold. Jimtalked rudely to Mother, and Father pulled him up. Ann said in herreport that America was discovered in 1634, and the teacher […]...
21. Перевод идиомы throw one’s weight around, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: throw one’s weight around Перевод: демонстрировать свое влияние, силу; использовать свое влияние; важничать Пример: Our boss has been throwing his weight around ever since he got his promotion. Наш начальник постоянно важничает с тех пор, как он получил повышение....
22. Значение идиомы pull strings [pull strings] or [pull wires] {v. phr.}, {informal} To secretlyuse influence and power, especially with people in charge or inimportant jobs to do or get something; make use of friends to gainyour wishes. If you want to see the governor, Mr. Root can pullstrings for you. Jack pulled wires and got us a room at […]...
23. Значение идиомы pull over [pull over] {v.} To drive to the side of the road and stop. Thepoliceman told the speeder to pull over. Everyone pulled over tolet the ambulance pass....
24. Значение идиомы pull off [pull off] {v.}, {informal} To succeed in ; do. Ben Hogan pulled off the impossibleby winning three golf tournaments in one year. The bandits pulledoff a daring bank robbery. Compare: PUT ACROSS....
25. Значение идиомы pull oneself together [pull oneself together] {v. phr.} To become calm after beingexcited or disturbed; recover self-command; control yourself. Ithad been a disturbing moment, but he was able to pull himselftogether....
26. Значение идиомы pull out of a hat [pull out of a hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get as if by magic;invent; imagine. When the introduction to a dictionary tells youhow many hours went into its making, these figures were not pulled outof a hat. Let’s see you pull an excuse out of your hat....
27. Значение идиомы pull up stakes [pull up stakes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To leave the place where youhave been living. We are going to pull up stakes and move toCalifornia. The Jones family pulled up stakes three times in twoyears....
28. Значение идиомы pull down [pull down] {v.}, {informal} 1. To catch after a hard run. The outfielder pulled down a long drive to center field. 2. Toearn. Mr. Blake pulls down $500 a week. John pulled down an Ain algebra by studying hard. Compare: HAUL DOWN....
29. Значение идиомы pull date [pull date] {n.}, {informal} The date stamped on baked goods, dairyproducts, or other perishable foods indicating the last day on whichthey may be sold before they must be removed from the shelves in aretail store. This pie is way past the pull date – small wonderit’s rotten....
30. Перевод слова pull Pull – тянуть, тащить, вытаскивать Перевод слова I pulled in my line – я вытащил леску to pull a cork – вытащить пробку to pull nails – выдергивать гвозди to pull out a drawer – выдвинуть ящик He had two teeth Pulled. Ему удалили два зуба. Stop Pulling on my skirt. Прекрати дергать меня за […]...
31. Значение идиомы pull oneself up by the bootstraps [pull oneself up by the bootstraps] or [pull oneself up by one’sown bootstraps] {adv. phr.} To succeed without help; succeed by yourown efforts. He had to pull himself up by the bootstraps....
32. Значение идиомы pull one’s chestnuts out of the fire [pull one’s chestnuts out of the fire] To do someone else a greatfavor which they don’t really deserve, doing oneself a disfavor in theprocess. Small countries often have to pull the chestnuts out ofthe fire for their more powerful neighbors....
33. Значение идиомы pull through [pull through] {v.} 1. To help through; bring safely through adifficulty or sudden trouble; save. A generous loan showed thebank’s faith in Father and pulled him through the business trouble. 2. To recover from an illness or misfortune; conquer a disaster;escape death or failure. By a near-miracle, he pulled through afterthe smashup....
34. Значение идиомы pull one’s punches [pull one’s punches] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not to hit as hard asyou can. Jimmy pulled his punches and let Paul win the boxingmatch. 2. To hide unpleasant facts or make them seem good. – Usuallyused in the negative. The mayor spoke bluntly; he didn’t pull anypunches. Contrast: STRAIGHT PROM THE SHOULDER....
35. Перевод идиомы pull (some) strings, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pull (some) strings Перевод: потянуть за ниточки, тайно использовать свое влияние и власть Пример: Our boss was able to pull some strings and get his son a job for the summer. Наш начальник сумел посодействовать, чтобы его сын получил работу на лето....
36. A new way to loose weight A fellow was reading the paper one day lamenting the fact that his doctor has ordered him to lose 75 pounds. Next thing he sees is an advertisement for a guaranteed weight loss program. Guaranteed like heck, he thinks to himself. But lets see what they think they can do. He calls them on the […]...
37. Перевод идиомы pull the plug (on someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pull the plug (on someone or something) Перевод: 1. прекратить поддержку, отказаться; 2. отключить систему жизнеобеспечения (у пациента в госпитале) Пример: The cashier suddenly decided to pull the plug and is no longer working here. Кассир внезапно решил отказаться от работы, и больше он здесь не работает. Harry signed a living will making it […]...
38. Значение идиомы pull the wool over one’s eyes [pull the wool over one’s eyes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To foolsomeone into thinking well of you; deceive. The businessman hadpulled the wool over his partner’s eyes about their financialposition. Bob tried to pull the wool over his teacher’s eyes, butshe was too smart for him....
39. Перевод идиомы pull up stakes, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pull up stakes Перевод: сняться с места; собрать пожитки; смотать удочки Пример: We have decided to pull up stakes and move to London. Мы решили собрать пожитки и переехать в Лондон....
40. Перевод идиомы pull oneself together, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pull oneself together Перевод: взять себя в руки Пример: The woman tried hard to pull herself together after learning about her boyfriend’s accident. Женщина очень старалась взять себя в руки после того, как она узнала о несчастном случае с ее молодым человеком....