Значение идиомы put one on a pedestal

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1. Значение идиомы on a pedestal[on a pedestal] {adv. phr.} Lovingly honored and cared for. Mrs. Raymond’s children served her breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day andlater took her out to dinner. She felt on a pedestal. Bill isalways waiting on his fiancee and bringing her flowers and candy. Hehas certainly put her on a pedestal....
2. Перевод идиомы put someone on a pedestal, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: put someone on a pedestal Перевод: сильно уважать, восхищаться, боготворить кого-либо Пример: My father used to put my mother on a pedestal when I was young. Когда я был маленький, мой отец часто восхищался моей матерью....
3. A FlirtElaine: You look happy. Jerry: Me? Oh, I was just talking to Ling. Elaine: Oh, No wonder! You better Watch out. She’s a big Flirt. Jerry: What do you mean? Elaine: Did she Make eyes at you and Whisper sweet nothings in your ear? Jerry: Well, yes, she said she’d never met anybody like me ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова worshipWorship — поклонение, почитание, поклоняться Перевод слова To worship an idol — почитать кумира satanic worship — культ сатаны, поклонение сатане worship of the success — поклонение успеху They addressed him in terms of Worship extraordinary to a scientist ear. Они обращались к нему со словами поклонения, которые звучали непривычно для уха ученого. I Worship ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы blockhead[blockhead] {n.}, {informal} An unusually dense, or stupid person whose head is therefore exaggeratedly compared to a solid block of wood. Joe is such a blockhead that he flunked every course as a freshman....
6. Describing One’s Skill LevelElaine: Welcome to your first day as an Intern in our company office. Let me show you around. This is the main office area with a Cubicle for each employee. Are you pretty good with computers? Tony: Actually, my computer knowledge is pretty Basic. The only thing I’m Adept at is videogames. I’m not Up ... Читать далее...
7. Writing a PostcardI was on vacation in Yosemite and I decided to send a Postcard to my friend, Elaine, who was on her own vacation in Europe. … Dear Elaine, I Arrived safely two days ago and I’m Having the time of my life. I met some nice people here and we’ve been Keeping each other company. ... Читать далее...
8. My heart setA certain old gentleman thought his eyesight was going bad, and he was advised to go to see an eye doctor. He goes in to see the doctor, and the doctor said, «All right, let’s check you out. You sit down here on this stool. You put your right hand over your right eye and ... Читать далее...
9. Buying a Luxury CarNarin: This car is amazing. Daniel: I know. It has every Luxury option available. Narin: This Sumptuous interior is so comfortable. Daniel: You haven’t seen anything yet. It has a Climate control system for every seat and a Voice-activated entertainment system. It also has the best Navigation system money can buy. Let me turn this ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы sit through[sit through] {v.} To watch or listen until isfinished. The show was so boring that we could hardly sit throughthe first act. Elaine liked the movie so much that she sat throughthree showings....
11. Describing the Taste of FoodSteve, my new boyfriend, decided to cook dinner for me. I was really excited, That is, until I tried his cooking. Steve: What do you think of the soup? I thought: This is so Bland, and what are these little Lumpy things in the soup? Of course I didn’t say that aloud. Elaine: It’s Delicious. ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы hit the ceiling[hit the ceiling] or [hit the roof] {v. phr.}, {slang} To becomeviolently angry; go into a rage. When Elaine came home at three inthe morning, her father hit the ceiling. Bob hit the roof when Joeteased him. Syn.: BLOW A FUSE....
13. A Restaurant Drive-ThruI had a little time between appointments and stopped at a fast food restaurant to get some lunch. The idea was To save time by using the drive-thru, but it didn’t work out that way. Order-taker: Welcome to McDenny’s. May I take your order? Daniel: Yes. I’d like a Cheeseburger, an order of French fries, ... Читать далее...
14. Importing Goods to the U. SDaniel: You look like you’re Sitting on pins and needles. Muriel: I am. I’m waiting to hear if our Goods have Cleared customs yet. We’re in big trouble if our 50 Crates aren’t Released soon. Daniel: You’ve filled out the proper Paperwork. What could go wrong? Muriel: You have no idea how much Red tape ... Читать далее...
15. Disinheriting a ChildVince: That’s it! I’ve Had it with Daniel Defying me at every turn. I want him To follow in my footsteps and study law, but he wants to be an artist. He dates girls I Don’t approve of. But this! This is Beyond the bounds of what I’ll tolerate. Alana: I know you’re upset, but ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы strange to say[strange to say] {adv. phr.} Not what you might think;surprisingly. — Used for emphasis. Strange to say, Jerry doesn’tlike candy. Strange to say, the Indians didn’t kill Daniel Boone....
17. Значение идиомы put out[put out] {v.} 1. To make a flame or light stop burning;extinguish; turn off. Please put the light out when you leave theroom. The firemen put out the blaze. 2. To prepare for thepublic; produce; make. For years he had put out a weeklynewspaper. It is a small restaurant, which puts out an excellentdinner. 3. ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы go for[go for] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To try to get; aim for; try for. Our team is going for the championship in the game tonight. Thedog went for Bob’s leg. 2. To favor; support; like. Little Susiereally goes for ice cream. Bob goes for Jane in a big way. 3. Toattack; begin to fight or ... Читать далее...
19. OrganQ: Why are organists like a broken-winded cab horse? A: They are always longing for another stop. Q: Why are a organist’s fingers like lightning? A: Because they rarely strike the same place twice. Q: What do you get if you throw a piano down a mine shaft? A: A flat miner. Q: What do ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы put aside[put aside] {v. phr.} 1. To save; put something aside for a specialpurpose. Peter puts $100 aside every week. 2. To let go of; putaway. The teacher to the students, «Put your books aside and startwriting your tests!»...
21. Unconventional MarriagesKaram: You and Daniel have been dating for over a year. Are you guys thinking of Tying the knot? Raphaela: I’m not sure. Neither Daniel nor I believe in following Conventions. We’re both open to an Unconventional relationship. Karam: What kind of unconventional relationship? Raphaela: Many different kinds. We’re very Open-minded. Karam: Okay, for instance, ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы nobody’s fool[nobody’s fool] {n. phr.} A smart person; a person who knows whathe is doing; a person who can take care of himself. In theclassroom and on the football field, Henry was nobody’s fool. Contrast: BORN YESTERDAY....
23. Three guys are in a plane, lost in fogThree guys are in a plane, lost in fog, and they don’t know where they are. The first guy says «I’ll find out» and puts his arm out the plane, then brings it back in and says «We’re just over Paris» «How do you know» ask the others «Well I’ve just felt the top of ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы put in mind of[put in mind of] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To remind of; suggest to;call up the memory of. She puts me in mind of my sister. Thatputs me in mind of a story....
25. Значение идиомы in one’s glory[in one’s glory] {adj. phr.} Pleased and contented with yourself. When John won the race, he was in his glory. Tom is very vain, and praise puts him in his glory....
26. Значение идиомы blaze a trail[blaze a trail] {v. phr.} 1. To cut marks in trees in order to guide other people along a path or trail, especially through a wilderness. Daniel Boone blazed a trail for other hunters to follow in Kentucky. 2. To lead the way; make a discovery; start something new. Henry Ford blazed a trail in ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы on the shelf[on the shelf] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} Laid aside; notuseful anymore. When a girl grows up, she puts childish habits onthe shelf. Mr. Myron’s company put him on the shelf when hereached the age of 65....
28. Значение идиомы run after[run after] or [chase after] {v.} 1. To try to find; look for;hunt. The Dramatic Club has to run all over town after things forsetting the stage when it puts on a play. 2. {informal} To seek thecompany of; chase. Some boys spend a lot of time and money runningafter girls....
29. Значение идиомы in person[in person] also [in the flesh] {adv. phr.} Yourself; personally. A TV actor appeared in person today in school. The governorcannot march in the parade in person today, but his wife wilt march. Compare: FACE-TO-FACE. Contrast: INSTEAD OF....
30. Значение идиомы nurse a grudge[nurse a grudge] {v. phr.} To keep a feeling of envy or disliketoward some person; remember something bad that a person said or didto you, and dislike the person because of that. Torn nursed agrudge against John because John took his place on the basketballteam. Mary nursed a grudge against her teacher because she thoughtshe ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы couch doctor[couch doctor] {n.}, {slang}, {colloquial} A psychoanalyst who puts his patients on a couch following the practice established by Sigmund Freud. I didn’t know your husband was a couch doctor, I thought he was a gynecologist!...
32. Feeling DisillusionedDaniela: I did it. I finally met Mandy Timpkin. Tony: Mandy Timpkin, your Idol? Daniela: Yeah, I stood in line for two days at her Book signing and finally met her. It was a big Disappointment. Tony: Really? I thought she Could do no wrong, As far as you’re concerned. Daniela: Well, that was before ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы disk jockey[disk jockey] {n.} An employee at a radio station or in a danceclub who puts on the records that will be broadcast. Jack is working as a disk jockey at the local FM station....
34. Значение идиомы put to shame[put to shame] {v. phr.} 1. To disgrace. The cleanliness ofEuropean cities puts our cities to shame. That filthy dump putsour town to shame. 2. To do much better than surpass. Einstein putother physicists to shame when he proved his theory of relativitycorrect....
35. Значение идиомы for good measure[for good measure] {adv. phr.} As something more added to what isexpected or needed; as an extra. He sold me the car at a cheapprice and included the radio for good measure. She puts in thespices the recipe calls for and then adds an extra pinch for goodmeasure. Compare: IN THE BARGAIN, TO BOOT....
36. Значение идиомы cold shoulder[cold shoulder] {n.}, {informal} Unfriendly treatment of a person, a showing of dislike for a person or of looking down on a person. — Used in the cliches «give the cold shoulder» or «turn a cold shoulder to» or «get the cold shoulder». When Bob asked Mary for a date she gave him the cold ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы pot call the kettle black[pot call the kettle black] {informal} The person who iscriticizing someone else is as guilty as the person he accuses; thecharge is as true of the person who makes it as of the one he makes itagainst. When the commissioner accused the road builder of bribery, the contractor said the pot was calling the kettle ... Читать далее...
38. Visiting Churches, Mosques, and TemplesCassius: You’ll need To cover up if you want to go in there. This is a House of worship. Brittany: All right, if you say so. I don’t really want to go into this Mosque or Temple or whatever it is. Cassius: Keep your voice down. Can’t you see that there are people at the ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы law unto oneself[law unto oneself] {n. phr.}, {literary} A person who does onlywhat he wishes; a person who ignores or breaks the law when he doesn’tlike it. Everybody in Germany feared Hitler because he was a lawunto himself. Mr. Brown told Johnny that he must stop trying to bea law unto himself. Compare: TAKE THE LAW INTO ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы go-getter[go-getter] {n.} A person who works hard to become successful; anactive, ambitious person who usually gets what he wants. Thegovernor of the state has always been a go-getter. The bestsalesmen are the go-getters....