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Значение идиомы put one’s foot in it

[put one’s foot in it] or [put one’s foot in one’s mouth] {v. phr.}, {informal} To speak carelessly and rudely; hurt another’sfeelings without intending to; make a rude mistake.

He put his footin it with his remark about self-made men because Jones was one ofthem.

She put her foot in her mouth with her joke about thatchurch, not knowing that one of the guests belonged to it.


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  1. Значение идиомы hand and foot [hand and foot] {adv. phr.} 1. So that the hands and feet cannot beused. – Used with “bind” or a synonym. The robbers bound him handand foot and left him on the floor. 2. So that no tree action ispossible. – Used with “bind” or a synonym. If Mr. Jones signs thatpaper, he will be […]...
  2. Значение идиомы get off on the wrong foot [get off on the wrong foot] {v. phr.} To make a bad start; beginwith a mistake. Peggy got off on the wrong foot with her newteacher; she chewed gum in class and the teacher didn’t like it....
  3. Перевод идиомы put one’s foot in one’s mouth / put one’s put in it, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put one’s foot in one’s mouth / put one’s put in it Перевод: сказать что-либо не к месту; сказать оплошность, глупость, грубость, бестактность, и т. п. Пример: I put my foot in my mouth and said that I did not like fish just before my friend served me fish for dinner. Я не к […]...
  4. Значение идиомы foot [foot] See: AT ONE’S FEET, COLD FEET, DEAD ON ONE’S FEET, DRAGONE’S FEET, FROM HEAD TO FOOT, GET OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT, GET ONE’SFEET WET, HAND AND FOOT, KEEP ONE’S FEET, KNOCK OFF ONE’S FEET, LANDON ONE’S FEET, LET GRASS GROW UNDER ONE’S FEET, ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE, ON FOOT, ON ONE’S FEET, […]...
  5. Значение идиомы mouth [mouth] See: BORN WITH A SILVER SPOON IN ONE’S MOUTH, BUTTERWOULDN’T MELT IN ONE’S MOUTH, BY WORD OF MOUTH, DOWN IN THE DUMPS orDOWN IN THE MOUTH, FOAM AT THE MOUTH, HEART IN ONE’S MOUTH, KEEP ONE’SMOUTH SHUT, LAUGH ON THE WRONG SIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH, LEAVE A BAD TASTEIN ONE’S MOUTH, LIVE FROM HAND […]...
  6. Значение идиомы on foot [on foot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. By walking. Sally’s bicyclebroke and she had to return home on foot. 2. Being planned. Thereporter said that a civil rights demonstration was on foot. Planshave been set on foot for a party for Miss Jackson, because she isretiring....
  7. Значение идиомы set foot [set foot] {v. phr.} To step; walk; go. – Used with a negative. She would not let him set foot across her threshold. She told theboy not to set foot out of the house until he had finished supper....
  8. Значение идиомы put one’s foot down [put one’s foot down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take a decidedstand; be stubborn in decision. John didn’t want to practice hispiano lesson, but his teacher put his foot down. When it came tosmoking pot at parties, our parents put their foot down....
  9. Значение идиомы wait on hand and foot [wait on hand and foot] {v. phr.} To serve in every possible way;do everything for. Sally is spoiled because her motherwaits on her hand and foot. The gentlemen had a valet to wait onhim hand and foot. Compare: HAND AND FOOT....
  10. Значение идиомы one foot in the grave [one foot in the grave] {n. phr.} Near to death. The dog isfourteen years old, blind, and feeble. He has one foot in the grave. Grandfather has never been sick a day in his life, but Mother caresfor him as if he had one foot in the grave....
  11. Перевод слова foot Foot – ступня, нога, основание Перевод слова At the foot of the bed – в ногах кровати the foot of a ladder – основание лестницы non-kicking foot – опорная нога My Foot hurts. Моя ступня болит. They came on Foot. Они пришли пешком. Stop wiggling your Foot. Не качай ногой....
  12. Значение идиомы not to touch with a ten-foot pole [not to touch with a ten-foot pole] {v. phr.} Toconsider something completely undesirable or uninteresting. Somepeople won’t touch spinach with a ten-foot pole. Kids who wouldn’ttouch an encyclopedia with a ten-foot pole love to find informationwith this computer program....
  13. Значение идиомы put one’s best foot forward [put one’s best foot forward] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to makea good impression; try to make a good appearance; do one’s best. During courtship, it is natural to put your best foot forward. When Ted applied for the job he put his best foot forward....
  14. Значение идиомы foot in the door [foot in the door] {n. phr.}, {informal} The first step towardgetting or doing something; a start toward success; opening. Don’tlet Jane get her foot in the door by joining the club or soon she’llwant to be president....
  15. Перевод идиомы foot the bill, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: foot the bill Перевод: оплачивать счет, платить за что-либо Пример: The company will foot the bill for my move to Paris. Компания оплатит мой переезд в Париж....
  16. Перевод идиомы not set foot somewhere, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: not set foot somewhere Перевод: не ступать куда-либо, не ходить куда-либо Пример: We did not set foot in the old factory that we passed on our hike. Мы не заходили на старый завод, который мы прошли во время нашей прогулки....
  17. Перевод идиомы set foot (somewhere), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: set foot (somewhere) Перевод: ступать куда-либо, заходить куда-либо Пример: I have never set foot in that restaurant and I never will in the future. Я никогда не был в том ресторане и никогда не побываю там в будущем....
  18. Перевод идиомы be off on the wrong foot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: be off on the wrong foot Перевод: начать что-либо не самым лучшим образом, начать что-либо плохо, неудачно, неблагополучно Пример: I tried to talk to my new neighbor but it seems that we are off on the wrong foot already. Я пытался поговорить с моим соседом, но, похоже, что наши отношения уже не сложились....
  19. Перевод идиомы get one’s foot in the door, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get one’s foot in the door Перевод: сделать первый шаг к достижению цели; начать выполнение чего-либо, что приведет к успеху в будущем Пример: I was able to get my foot in the door of the banking industry when I found a job at a bank. Мне удалось начать свой путь в банковской отрасли, когда […]...
  20. Перевод идиомы shoot oneself in the foot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: shoot oneself in the foot Перевод: сделать ошибку, сделать что-либо глупое, что еще больше усугубляет ситуацию; навредить самому себе Пример: If you want the job, don’t be late for the interview. Don’t shoot yourself in the foot. Если тебе нужна эта работа, не опаздывай на собеседование. Не навреди сам себе....
  21. Перевод идиомы get off on the wrong foot (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get off on the wrong foot (with someone or something) Перевод: неудачно, плохо начать что-либо, или какие-либо отношения с кем-либо Пример: I got off on the wrong foot with my boss and our relationship is not good. Я неудачно начал свое знакомство с начальником, и сейчас у нас не очень хорошие отношения....
  22. Перевод идиомы put one’s best foot forward, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put one’s best foot forward Перевод: стараться произвести хорошее впечатление на других, быть на высоте, показать себя с лучшей стороны Пример: I tried to put my best foot forward during the job interview. Во время собеседования при приеме на работу я старался показать себя с лучшей стороны....
  23. Значение идиомы the wiser [the wiser] {adj.} Knowing about something which might beembarrassing of knowing. – Usually used with “nobody” or “no one”. Mary took the teacher’s book home by mistake, but early the nextmorning she returned it with nobody the wiser....
  24. Dealing With Foot Problems Walt: What are you doing? Francesca: I’m selecting and organizing my photos for a Presentation. Walt: Oh, can I see? All of these photos are of feet! Francesca: Well, I am a Podiatrist and I’m giving a talk about foot conditions. Walt: Ew, some of these are really Disgusting! Francesca: You’re looking at some of […]...
  25. Значение идиомы foot the bill [foot the bill] {v. phr.} To cover the expenses of; pay forsomething. The bride’s father footed two-thirds of the bill for hixdaughter’s wedding. Compare: PICK UP THE TAB....
  26. Перевод идиомы no joke, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: no joke Перевод: серьезное дело Пример: The mistake with the meeting time was no joke. It caused many of us very serious problems. Ошибка со временем проведения собрания была очень серьезной оплошностью. Она причинила много больших неприятностей всем нам....
  27. Значение идиомы shoot off one’s mouth [shoot off one’s mouth] or [shoot off one’s face] {v. phr.},{slang} To give opinions without knowing all the facts; talk as if youknow everything. Tom has never been to Florida, but he’s alwaysshooting his mouth off about how superior Florida is to California. I want to study the problem before I shoot off my face. […]...
  28. Значение идиомы keep one’s mouth shut [keep one’s mouth shut] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be or stay silent.- A rude expression when used as a command. When the crooks werecaptured by the police, their leader warned them to keep their mouthsshut. Charles began to tell Barry how to kick the ball, and Barrysaid angrily, “Keep your mouth shut!” Syn.: SHUT UP....
  29. Пословица / поговорка the shoe is on the other foot – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: the shoe is on the other foot Перевод: положение изменилось; обстоятельства изменились Пример: The supervisor treated the employees badly but now the shoe is on the other foot and his new boss treats him badly. Этот менеджер плохо обращался со служащими, но сейчас обстоятельства изменились, и его новый начальник плохо обращается с […]...
  30. Значение идиомы butter wouldn’t melt in one’s mouth [butter wouldn’t melt in one’s mouth] {informal} You act very polite and friendly but do not really care, you are very nice to people but are not sincere. The new secretary was rude to the other workers, but when she talked to the boss, butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth....
  31. Значение идиомы put someone on [put someone on] {v.} To play a joke on someone by saying or doingthings that are only pretense; kid. When the voice on the phonetold Mrs. Jones she had won a $10,000 prize, she thought someone wasputting her on....
  32. Значение идиомы touch to the quick [touch to the quick] {v. phr.} To hurt someone’s feelings verydeeply; offend. His remark about her lack of education touched herto the quick....
  33. Значение идиомы hold one’s horses [hold one’s horses] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop; wait; bepatient. – Usually used as a command. May be considered rude. “Holdyour horses!” Mr. Jones said to David when David wanted to call thepolice....
  34. Перевод слова rude Rude – грубый, невежливый, оскорбительный, примитивный Перевод слова Rude reply – грубый ответ our rude forefathers – наши первобытные предки a rude and untaught person – грубый и невежественный человек He answered me very Rudely. Он ответил мне очень грубо. I don’t want to appear Rude. Я не хочу показаться грубым. I heard someone make […]...
  35. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “How long does it take on foot” Tina Тина Excuse me, officer. I’m lost. How do I get to the new shopping mall? Извините, офицер. Я заблудилась. Как попасть в новый торговый центр? Police officer Офицер полиции You’re pretty far from there. I hope you are not in a hurry. Это довольно далеко отсюда. Надеюсь, вы не спешите. Tina Тина No, I […]...
  36. Значение идиомы other [other] See: EACH OTHER, EVERY OTHER, GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ONTHE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE or GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHERSIDE OF THE HILL, GO IN ONE EAR AND OUT THE OTHER, LAUGH ON THE WRONGSIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH or LAUGH ON THE OTHER SIDE OF ONE’S MOUTH, ON THEOTHER HAND, OR […]...
  37. Значение идиомы cry before one is hurt [cry before one is hurt] or [holler before one is hurt] {v. phr.}, {informal} To complain when there is no reason for it; become upset because you are worried or afraid. – Used in negative sentences. When Billy went to the barber, he began to cry before the barber cut his hair and his father […]...
  38. Значение идиомы hold one’s tongue [hold one’s tongue] {v. phr.} To be silent; keep still; not talk. – May be considered rude. The teacher told Fred to hold his tongue. If people would hold their tongues from unkind speech, fewer peoplewould be hurt...
  39. Put it to a good use The doctor comes out of the delivery room and says to the father, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this, Mr. Jones, but apparently your child was born with no arms, only one leg, and teeth that project six inches out of its mouth.” Mr. Jones cries, “My God! What will we do with […]...
  40. Перевод слова hurt Hurt – страдание, боль, повреждение, обида Перевод слова To hurt slightly – слегка ушибить to hurt for money – испытывать нужду в деньгах to hurt smb.’s pride – нанести удар по чьему-л. самолюбию I have Hurt myself. Я ушибся. I didn’t mean to Hurt him, honest! Я не хотел его обидеть. Where does it Hurt? […]...
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