Значение идиомы put on airs

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1. Значение идиомы give oneself airs [give oneself airs] {v. phr.} To act proud; act vain. Mary gaveherself airs when she wore her new dress. John gave himself airswhen he won first prize....
2. Перевод слова superior Superior – высший, лучший, превосходный Перевод слова Superior intellect – высокий интеллект superior air – выражение превосходства superior smile – надменная улыбка superior limbs – верхние конечности, руки Your computer is far Superior to mine. Ваш компьютер намного превосходит мой. He says he obeys Superior orders. Он говорит, что подчиняется приказам “сверху”. No one is […]...
3. Playing Fair in Business Marcel: Hey, why do you have the file for the Donovan Account on your desk? I thought that was Evan’s account. Amanda: It is, but I’m about To snatch it from him. He Won’t know what hit him. Marcel: You’re stealing his account? If you do that, you’d better Watch your back. Amanda: You’ve got […]...
4. Значение идиомы put on the dog [put on the dog] {v. phr.} To behave ostentatiously in terms ofdress and manner. “Stop putting on the dog with me,” Sue cried atRoy. “I knew the real you from way hack!”...
5. Перевод слова manner Manner – манера, поведение; метод, способ Перевод слова In the same manner as… – таким же образом, как… in like manner – подобным образом modest manner – скромное поведение friendly in manner – обходительный She replied to me in a very rude Manner. Она ответила мне очень грубо. Do it in such Manner. Сделай это […]...
6. Значение идиомы show cause [show cause] {v. phr.} To give a reason or explanation. Thejudge asked the defendants to show cause why they should not be heldwithout bail....
7. Meeting the Future In-laws Atsushi: I don’t mind telling you that I’m really Nervous about meeting your parents. Scarlet: You look like you’re going To face the firing squad. It’s not going to be that bad. Atsushi: I wish I could believe that. I’m going to try to make a good First impression, but I don’t think they’re going […]...
8. Значение идиомы at all [at all] {adv. phr.} At any time or place, for any reason, or in any degree or manner. – Used for emphasis with certain kinds of words or sentences. 1. Negative It’s not at all likely he will come. 2. Limited I can hardly hear you at all. 3. Interrogative Can it be done at […]...
9. Answering Machine Messages I got two tickets to a Show at the last minute and I tried to find someone to go with me. First, I called Amanda. The phone Rang and rang and then her answering machine Picked up. “Hi, I’m not in right now. Leave me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon […]...
10. Значение идиомы all manner of [all manner of] {adj. phr.}, {formal} Many different kinds of; all sorts of. In a five-and-ten-cent store you can buy all manner of things....
11. Значение идиомы put two and two together [put two and two together] {v. phr.} To make decisions based onavailable proofs; reason from the known facts; conclude; decide. Hehad put two and two together and decided where they had probablygone. It was just a mater of putting two and two together: thefacts seemed to permit only one decision....
12. Значение идиомы within reason [within reason] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Within the limits of goodsense; in reasonable control or check; moderate. I want you to havea good time tonight, within reason. If Tom wants to go to thefair, he must keep his expenses within reason. Jean’s plans arequite within reason....
13. Значение идиомы big head [big head] {n.}, {informal} Too high an opinion of your own ability or importance; conceit. When Jack was elected captain of the team, it gave him a big head. Compare: SWELLED HEAD....
14. Перевод слова reason Reason – причина, основание; мыслить, умозаключать Перевод слова The reason of eclipses – причина затмений for economy reasons – по соображениям экономии to spot the reason of the trouble – определить причину неполадок to reason from past experience – сделать выводы из опыта прошлого There is no Reason to panic. Нет никаких причин для паники. […]...
15. Dealing With the Paparazzi Fredo: I feel like a Prisoner in my own home! I can’t step outside without the Paparazzi snapping pictures of me. They Stake out my house 24 hours a day. Amanda: I suppose that’s The price of fame. You do have the most popular podcast in the world. Fredo: But they’re such a Pain in […]...
16. Значение идиомы in fact [in fact] also [in point of fact] {adv. phr.} Really truthfully. – Often used for emphasis. No one believed it but, in fact, Mary didget an A on her book report. It was a very hot day; in fact, itwas 100 degrees. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
17. Значение идиомы old world [old world] {n. phr.} Europe, the continent; a continental manner. Tom had an old world manner that thoroughly charmed all theladies. Compare: OLD COUNTRY....
18. Значение идиомы to the manner born [to the manner born] {adj. phr.} At ease with something because oflifelong familiarity with it. She says her English is the bestbecause she is to the manner born....
19. Значение идиомы rhyme or reason [rhyme or reason] {n. phr.} A good plan or reason; a reasonablepurpose or explanation. – Used in negative, interrogative, orconditional sentences. Don could see no rhyme or reason to the plotof the play. It seemed to Ruth that her little brother had tempertantrums without rhyme or reason....
20. Значение идиомы show [show] See: GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD, GO TO SHOW or GO TO PROVE, ROAD SHOW, STEAL THE SHOW, TALENT SHOW, VARIETY SHOW, WHOLE CHEESE orWHOLE SHOW....
21. Перевод идиомы all manner of (someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all manner of (someone or something) Перевод: все люди или вещи, люди или вещи всех образцов Пример: There were all manner of people at the party. На вечере были самые разнообразные люди....
22. Значение идиомы by no means [by no means] or [not by any means] also [by no manner of means] or [not by any manner of means] {adv. phr.} Not even a little; certainly not. He is by no means bright. “May I stay home from school?” “By no means.” Dick worked on his project Saturday, but he is not finished […]...
23. The Mother Superior in the convent school was chatting with The Mother Superior in the convent school was chatting with her young charges and she asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. A twelve-year-old said, “I want to be a prostitute.” The Mother Superior fainted dead away on the spot. When they revived her, she raised her head from the ground […]...
24. Значение идиомы show one’s teeth [show one’s teeth] {v. phr.} To show anger; show belligerence. He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough businessnegotiation he knows how to show his teeth....
25. Значение идиомы show one’s face [show one’s face] {v. phr.} To be seen; appear. Bill is afraidto show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up. Judy is awonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage. After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to show his face....
26. Значение идиомы air [air] See: BUILD CASTLES IN THE AIR, CLEAR THE AIR, GIVE ONESELF AIRS, GET THE AIR at GET THE BOUNCE, GIVE THE AIR at GIVE THEBOUNCE, IN THE AIR, INTO THIN AIR, LEAVE HANGING or LEAVE HANGING IN THE AIR, ON THE AIR, OUT OF THIN AIR, UP IN THE AIR, WALK ON AIR....
27. Значение идиомы in reason [in reason] {adv. phr.}, {formal} Following the rules of reasoning;sensibly; reasonably. One cannot in reason doubt that freedom isbetter than slavery....
28. Значение идиомы go to show [go to show] or [go to prove] {v. phr.}, {informal} To seem toprove; act or serve to show ; demonstrate. – Often used after”it”. Our team beat a bigger team, and it just goes to show you canwin if you play hard enough. The hard winter at Valley Forge goesto show that our soldiers suffered […]...
29. Значение идиомы lay on the line [lay on the line] or [put on the line] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Topay or offer to pay. The sponsors had to lay nearly a milliondollars on the line to keep the show on TV. The bank is putting$5,000 on the line as a reward to anyone who catches the robber. Compare: PUT UP. 2. […]...
30. Значение идиомы stop the show [stop the show] {v. phr.} To elicit such a strong applause from theaudience that the show is interrupted. Pavarotti’s rendition of “Osole mio” always stops the show....
31. Значение идиомы as a matter of fact [as a matter of fact] {adv. phr.} Actually; really; in addition to what has been said; in reference to what was said. – Often used as an interjection. It’s not true that I cannot swim; as a matter of fact, I used to work as a lifeguard in Hawaii. Do you think this costs too […]...
32. Перевод идиомы in fact / in point of fact, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in fact / in point of fact Перевод: собственно говоря, фактически, на самом деле, в действительности, и т. д. Пример: He’s been to China before. In fact he’s been there three times. Он уже бывал в Китае. На самом деле, он был там три раза....
33. Значение идиомы see reason [see reason] {v. phr.} To think or act sensibly, especially afterrealizing what the facts are on a certain matter and accepting adviceabout it. He finally saw reason and reshaped his sales strategy bylowering the prices as his older brother had suggested....
34. Значение идиомы stand to reason [stand to reason] {v. phr.} To seem very likely from the knownfacts. If you have a driver’s license, it stands to reason you candrive. Joe is intelligent and studies hard; it stands to reasonthat he will pass the examination....
35. Значение идиомы neither rhyme nor reason [neither rhyme nor reason] {n. phr.} No emotional or intellectualsubstance. As far as I am concerned, his proposal makes no sense;it has neither rhyme nor reason....
36. One day this old man was about to have sex with a young girl One day this old man was about to have sex with a young girl which he did not know. The old man began to put on his condom when the young girl asked him why is he putting one on. She said “you don’t have to worry about getting me pregnant because you are too […]...
37. Значение идиомы talent show [talent show] {n.} An entertainment in which new entertainers tryto win a prize. Mary won the talent show by her dancing. Thepeople liked Bill’s singing in the talent show....
38. Значение идиомы have it over [have it over] or [have it all over] {v. phr.} To be better than;be superior to. Anne has it all over Jane in looks and charm. Aprofessional golfer usually has it all over an amateur. A jeep hasit over a regular car on rough mountain trails. Compare: BEAT ALLHOLLOW....
39. Uh-Oh!! The husband finally wised up to the fact that his wife was less than faithful. He hired a private investigator to follow her and in less than a week, had all the information that he needed on the “other man”. The husband convinced himself that his would still be a loving and trustworthy marriage had […]...
40. Перевод идиомы as a matter of fact, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: as a matter of fact Идиома: as a matter of fact разг. Перевод: на самом деле, фактически, собственно говоря Пример: As a matter of fact, we have been to the art gallery many times. На самом деле, мы много раз были в художественной галерее....