Значение идиомы put in one’s place

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1. Перевод слова unsuitable Unsuitable – неподходящий, несоответствующий, непригодный Перевод слова Unsuitable for use – непригодный для использования unsuitable land – неудобная земля unsuitable packing – неподходящая упаковка An Unsuitable bed is the most likely cause of back trouble. Неудобная постель является наиболее вероятной причиной осложнений с позвоночником. The committee hurled out the request as being completely Unsuitable. Комитет […]...
2. 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....
3. Значение идиомы out of character [out of character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in agreement with aperson’s character or personality; not in the way that a personusually behaves or is expected to behave; not usual; unsuitable;uncharacteristic. Mary is a nice girl. Her fit of temper was out ofcharacter. 2. Not in character; unsuitable for a part or character. It […]...
4. Значение идиомы burst with joy [burst with joy] or [pride] {v. phr.} To be so full of the feeling of joy or pride that one cannot refrain from showing one’s exuberant feelings. Armstrong and Aldrin burst with pride when they stepped out on the moon in July, 1969....
5. Перевод слова glance Glance – бросить взгляд, взглянуть; вспышка, блеск Перевод слова Stealthy glance – взгляд украдкой at a glance – с первого взгляда a glance from the moving sword – блеск опускающейся сабли He cast a Glance at the door. Он бросил взгляд на дверь. Glancing at the clock she saw that she was late. Мельком взглянув […]...
6. Перевод слова pride Pride – гордость, чувство собственного достоинства Перевод слова To burst with pride – сиять от гордости to hurt smb.’s pride – нанести удар по чьему-л. самолюбию the boy is his parents’ pride – мальчик – гордость своих родителей Pride will have a fall. Гордыня до добра не доводит. Success in sport is a source of […]...
7. Значение идиомы take note of [take note of] or [take notice of] {v. phr.} 1. To look carefullyat; pay close attention to; observe well. A detective is trained totake note of people and things. 2. To notice and act in response; payattention. Two boys were talking together in the back of the roombut the teacher took no notice of them. […]...
8. Значение идиомы half an eye [half an eye] {n. phr.} A slight glance; a quick look. Thesubstitute teacher could see with half an eye that she was going tohave trouble with the class. While Mary was cooking she kept halfan eye on the baby to see that he didn’t get into mischief....
9. Перевод идиомы take pride (in something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take pride (in something) Перевод: гордиться чем-либо Пример: The couple take pride in their beautiful house. Эта пара гордится своим красивым домом....
10. Значение идиомы swallow one’s pride [swallow one’s pride] {v. phr.} To bring your pride under control;humble yourself. After Bill lost the race, he swallowed his prideand shook hands with the winner. Compare: EAT ONE’S WORDS,...
11. Значение идиомы bring down [bring down] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To deflate. John brought Ted down very cleverly with his remarks. 2. To depress. The funeral brought me down completely....
12. Перевод идиомы under one’s thumb, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: under one’s thumb Перевод: под каблуком, под башмаком, в подчинении, во власти Пример: He is only an assistant salesman but he has his boss under his thumb. Он всего лишь продавец, но его начальник у него во власти....
13. Значение идиомы in the saddle [in the saddle] adv. or {adj. phr.} In command; in control; in aposition to order or boss others. Mr. Park was in the saddle whenhe had over half the company’s stock. Getting appointed chiefof police put Stevens in the saddle....
14. Значение идиомы strike gold [strike gold] {v. phr.} 1. To find gold. Ted struck gold near anabandoned mine in California. 2. To find suddenly the answer to anold puzzle. Professor Brown’s assistant struck gold when he came upwith an equation that explained the irregular motions of a doublestar. See: PAY DIRT....
15. Перевод слова professor Professor – профессор, преподаватель Перевод слова Former University professor – бывший преподаватель университета professor of sociology – преподаватель социологии a promotion to the rank of professor – присвоение звания профессора The new Professor always pontificates. Новый профессор всегда занимался догматическими разглагольствованиями. He looked like a nutty Professor. Он выглядел как полоумный профессор. The Professor flunked […]...
16. Перевод слова command Command – команда, приказ Перевод слова At the word of command – по команде to issue a command – подавать команду to run the command – исполнять команду He Commands a platoon of 60. Он командует взводом из шестидесяти солдат. When I give the Command, fire! Как только я отдам приказ, стреляйте! She Commanded us […]...
17. Значение идиомы straw boss [straw boss] {n.} 1. The boss of a few workers who is himself underanother boss or foreman. The straw boss told Jim he would have tosee the foreman about a job. 2, A man who works himself and alsobosses a few other workers. Smith worked better than the other men, so the foreman made him […]...
18. Перевод слова assistant Assistant – помощник, ассистент, сотрудник Перевод слова Assistant driller – помощник бурильщика assistant examiner – помощник эксперта chairside assistant – помощник стоматолога She motioned to her Assistant. Она кивнула своим помощником. He deputized me as his Assistant. Он назначил меня своим ассистентом. Происхождение слова assistant Образовано от глагола Assist (помогать, содействовать) c помощью суффикса – […]...
19. Значение идиомы pride must take a pinch [pride must take a pinch] One must endure the minor pains andhardships one encounters while being made pretty. – A proverb. “Mother,” Sue cried, “stop pulling my hair!” “Just a moment, younglady,” the mother answered, while combing her hair. “Don’t you knowthat pride must take a pinch?”...
20. Bosses versus workers When I take a long time, I am slow. When my boss takes a long time, he is thorough. When I don’t do it, I am lazy. When my boss doesn’t do it, he’s too busy. When I do it without being told, I’m trying to be smart. When my boss does the same, that […]...
21. Chemistry song 06 Quantum Chemistry On the first day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: An exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the second day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: a double integral and an exam in Quantum Chemistry. On the third day of Christmas, my professor gave to me: three orbitals, a double integral, and […]...
22. Перевод слова boss Boss – босс, шеф Перевод слова Absolute boss – непререкаемый лидер party boss – партийный босс to kowtow to the boss – подлизываться к начальнику My old Boss was awful! Мой прежний босс был ужасен! He is his own Boss now. Теперь он сам себе начальник. Clear this with the Boss. Согласуй это с шефом. […]...
23. Значение идиомы take one’s time [take one’s time] {v. phr.} To avoid haste; act in an unhurriedway. He liked to take his time over breakfast. It is better totake your time at this job than to hurry and make mistakes....
24. Значение идиомы keep one’s hand in [keep one’s hand in] {v. phr.} To keep in practice; continue totake part. After he retired from teaching, Mr. Brown kept his handin by giving a lecture once in a while. Mr. Smith left theplanning of the trip to his wife, but he kept his hand in, too. Compare: KEEP UP....
25. The College Food Chain THE DEAN Leaps tall buildings in a single bound Is more powerful than a locomotive Is faster than a speeding bullet Walks on water Gives policy to God THE DEPARTMENT HEAD Leaps short buildings in a single bound Is more powerful than a switch engine Is just as fast as a speeding bullet Talks with […]...
26. Значение идиомы hang on to your hat [hang on to your hat] or [hold on to your hat] or [hold your hat]{v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Watch out; be prepared. – Used as a command, usually to warn of an unexpected action. “Hold on to your hat,”said Jim as he stepped on the gas and the car shot forward. 2. Getready for a […]...
27. Перевод идиомы have a good command of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have a good command of something Перевод: хорошо знать что-либо, хорошо владеть чем-либо Пример: The girls have a good command of French. У этих девушек хорошее знание французского....
28. Значение идиомы take over [take over] {v.} 1a. To take control or possession of. Heexpects to take over the business when his father retires. 1b. Totake charge or responsibility. The airplane pilot fainted and hisco-pilot had to take over. 2. To borrow, imitate, or adopt. TheJapanese have taken over many European ways of life....
29. Значение идиомы command module [command module] {n.}, {Space English} 1. One of the three main sections of the basic Apollo spacecraft. It weighs six tons and is cone shaped. It contains crew compartments and from it the astronauts can operate the lunar module, the docking systems, etc. 2. {Informal transferred sense.} The cockpit, the chief place where a person […]...
30. Значение идиомы take back [take back] {v.} To change or deny something offered, promised, orstated; admit to making a wrong statement. I take back my offer tobuy the house now that I’ve had a good look at it. I want you totake back the unkind things you said about Kenneth....
31. Значение идиомы race to stand still [race to stand still] {v. phr.} To be so far behind in one’s workthat one must exert an effort similar to that needed to win a race inorder simply not to fall even further behind. “Could you reviewthis book for us, Professor Brown?” the editor asked. “Unfortunately, no,” the professor answered. “I’m so behind in […]...
32. Значение идиомы go over one’s head [go over one’s head] {v. phr.} 1. To be too difficult tounderstand. Penny complains that what her math teacher says simplygoes over her head. 2. To do something without the permission ofone’s superior. Fred went over his boss’s head when he signed thecontract on his own....
33. The external organs of a body were fighting over who should be boss The external organs of a body were fighting over who should be boss. The brain said, “I should be boss, since I control what the person thinks.” The hands said, “I should be boss because I do almost everything for the person.” The legs declared, “I shuld be boss since I carry the body and […]...
34. Перевод идиомы to some extent, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: to some extent Перевод: в некоторой степени, частично Пример: My answer to the professor’s question was correct to some extent but in general it was not what the professor wanted. В некоторой степени мой ответ профессору был правильным, но в целом он был не тем, что хотел услышать профессор....
35. The Mortitian arrived at the Mortuary one morning The Mortitian arrived at the Mortuary one morning and was aproached by his assistant. “Anything interesting happen over-night”, asked the mortitian. “Yes”, replied the assistant, “The most gorgeous 18 year-old blond came in last night. Dead of course” “What was the cause of death”, enquired the mortition. “I’m not sure”,replied the assistant. “But she’s got […]...
36. Значение идиомы show one’s hand [show one’s hand] {v. phr.} To reveal or exhibit one’s true andhitherto hidden purpose. Only after becoming Chancellor of Germanydid Adolf Hitler really show his hand and reveal that he intended totake over other countries....
37. Значение идиомы throw away [throw away] {v.} 1. To get rid of as unwanted or not needed; junk. Before they moved they threw away everything they didn’t want totake with them. I never save those coupons; I just throw themaway. Syn.: THROW OUT. 2. To waste. The senator criticized thegovernment for throwing away billions on the space program. 3. […]...
38. Значение идиомы trading stamp [trading stamp] {n.} One of the stamps that you get because you buy something there; a stamp you getwith a purchase and save in special books until you have enough totake to a special store and trade for something you want. Motheralways buys things in stores where they give trading stamps....
39. Значение идиомы polish the apple [polish the apple] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to make someone likeyou; to try to win favor by flattery. Mary polished the apple atwork because she wanted a day off. Susan is the teacher’s petbecause she always polishes the apple. – [apple polisher] {n.},{slang} A person who is nice to the one in charge in […]...
40. Значение идиомы put up or shut up [put up or shut up] {v. phr.} {informal} 1. To bet your money onwhat you say or stop saying it. – Often used as a command; oftenconsidered rude. The man from out of town kept saying their teamwould beat ours and finally John told him “Put up or shut up.” 2. Toprove something or stop […]...