Значение идиомы rack and ruin

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1. Значение идиомы go to wrack and ruin[go to wrack and ruin] {v. phr.} To fall apart and be ruined; tobecome useless. The barn went to wrack and ruin after the farmermoved. The car will soon go to wrack and ruin standing out in allkinds of weather....
2. Перевод слова ruinRuin — разорение, гибель, крушение; развалины, руины Перевод слова The ruin of one’s hopes — крушение надежд ruin stares him in the face — он на грани разорения to lie in ruins — лежать в развалинах Drinking was the Ruin of him. Пьянство погубило его. The wall was imperfectly Ruined. Стена была разрушена не полностью. ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы rack one’s brain[rack one’s brain] {v. phr.} To try your best to think; make agreat mental effort; especially: to try to remember something you haveknown. Bob racked his brain trying to remember where he left thebook. Susan racked her brain trying to guess whom the valentinecame from. John racked his brain during the test trying to solvethe ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод идиомы rack one’s brains, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: rack one’s brains Перевод: ломать голову, сильно стараться что-нибудь придумать или что-нибудь вспомнить Пример: I have been racking my brains all day trying to remember the man’s name. Я весь день ломаю себе голову, пытаясь вспомнить имя этого человека....
5. Перевод слова declineDecline — приходить в упадок, снижение, спад; вежливо отказываться Перевод слова Decline of business — спад деловой активности culture in decline — культура в состоянии упадка decline in prices — понижение цен Profits Declined by 10%. Прибыль уменьшилась на десять процентов. I am sorry I must Decline your invitation. К сожалению, я не могу принять ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы on condition that[on condition that] {conj.} Providing that; if. I will lend youthe money on condition that you pay it back in one month. Sheagreed to act in the play on condition that she could keep hercostumes....
7. Значение идиомы ball game[ball game] {n.}, {slang}, also {informal} The entire matter at hand; the whole situation; the entire contest. You said we can get a second mortgage for the house?! Wow! That’s a whole new ball game....
8. Значение идиомы come to grief[come to grief] {v. phr.} To have a bad accident or disappointment; meet trouble or ruin; end badly; wreck; fail. Bill came to grief learning to drive a car. Nick’s hopes for a new house came to grief when the house he was building burned down. The fishing boat came to grief off Cape Cod....
9. Перевод слова conditionCondition — состояние, обстоятельства, условия Перевод слова Condition of the market — состояние рынка to accept a condition — принимать условие on condition that — при условии, что The car was in perfect Condition. Машина была в идеальном состоянии. I Condition my hair after washing it У привожу в порядок свои волосы после того как ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы about one’s ears[about one’s ears] or [around one’s ears] {adv. phr.} To or into complete collapse, defeat, or ruin; to the destruction of a person’s plans, hopes, or happiness. They planned to have factories all over the world but the war brought their plans down about their ears. John hoped to go to college and become a ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова neglectNeglect — пренебрегать, упускать, не заботиться Перевод слова Don’t neglect writing to your mother — не забывайте писать матери to neglect one’s studies — забросить занятия he neglected his clothes — он был небрежен в одежде Nothing can excuse such Neglect. Ничто не может служить оправданием такой небрежности. The building has been Neglected for years. ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова entireEntire — полный, целый Перевод слова The entire country — вся страна the entire world — целый мир, весь свет entire contract — неделимый договор Have you drunk the Entire bottle? Вы выпили всю бутылку? He willed his Entire estate to her. Он завещал ей все свое состояние. The war affected an Entire generation of ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы as is[as is] {adv.} Without changes or improvements; with no guarantee or promise of good condition. — Used after the word it modifies. They agree to buy the house as is. He bought an old car as is. Compare: AT THAT....
14. Значение идиомы in the pink[in the pink] or [in the pink of condition] {adj. phr.}, {informal}In excellent health; strong and well; in fine shape. Mr. Merrickhad aged well; he was one of those old men who always seem in the pinkof condition. After a practice and a rubdown, Joe felt in thepink....
15. Значение идиомы in mint condition[in mint condition] {adj. phr.} Excellent; as good as new. Grandma seldom uses her car; it is already ten years old, but it isstill in mint condition....
16. Значение идиомы in shape[in shape] or [in condition] {adj. phr.} In good condition; able toperform well. The football team will he in shape for the first gameof the season. Mary was putting her French in shape for the lest. Compare: IN PRACTICE. Contrast: OUT OF SHAPE....
17. Значение идиомы louse up[louse up] {v.}, {slang} To throw into confusion; make a mess of;spoil; ruin. When the man who was considering John’s house heardthat the basement was wet, that was enough to louse up the sale. Fred’s failure in business not only lost him his business but lousedhim up with his wife. The rain loused up the ... Читать далее...
18. Перевод слова completeComplete — полный, целый, законченный Перевод слова Complete set — полный комплект his work is now complete — его работа теперь завершена complete set of works — полное собрание сочинений complete silence — абсолютная тишина My life is a Complete mess. Моя жизнь — это полный беспорядок. His pride drove him to Complete the job. ... Читать далее...
19. Getting a Second OpinionGreg: Where are you going? Anne: I’m going to see another doctor to get a Second opinion. My doctor Diagnosed me with a serious Medical condition and I don’t want To take it at face value. Greg: You’re Second-guessing your doctor? Anne: No, I just want to make sure he’s right. He’s also recommending a ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы upset the applecart[upset the applecart] or [upset one’s applecart] {v. phr.},{informal} To ruin a plan or what is being done, often by surprise oraccident; change how things are or are being done, often unexpectedly;ruin or mix up another person’s success or plan for success. Johnupset the other team’s applecart by hitting a home run in the lastinning ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы out of shape[out of shape] or [out of condition] {adj. phr.} 1. Not in goodcondition; not able to perform well. Father was out of shape whenhe took a long hike with the boys, and he was stiff and sore the nextday. Jack’s pitching arm got out of condition during the winter, when he wasn’t using it. Compare: ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы house[house] See: BOARDING HOUSE REACH, BRING DOWN THE HOUSE, PUN HOUSE, HASH HOUSE, KEEP HOUSE, ON THE HOUSE, PARISH HOUSE, PEOPLE WHO LIVE INGLASS HOUSES SHOULD NOT THROW STONES, PLAGUE ON BOTH YOUR HOUSES orPLAGUE O’ BOTH YOUR HOUSES, PUT ONE’S HOUSE IN ORDER or SET ONE’SHOUSE TN ORDER....
23. Значение идиомы buy for a song[buy for a song] {v. phr.} To buy something very cheaply. Since the building on the corner was old and neglected, I was able to buy it for a song....
24. Перевод идиомы let go of something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: let go of something Перевод: отпустить что-либо Пример: He let go of the rope and the suitcase fell off the luggage rack. Он отпустил веревку, и чемодан упал с сетки для багажа....
25. Значение идиомы all the way[all the way] or [the whole way] {adv. phr.} 1. From start to finish during the whole distance or time. Jack climbed all the way to the top of the tree. Joe has played the whole way in the football game and it’s almost over. 2. In complete agreement; with complete willingness to satisfy. — ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы in season[in season] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. {literary} At the proper orbest time. Fred’s father told him that he was not old enough yetbut that he would learn to drive in season. 2a. At the right orlawful time for hunting or catching. Deer will be in season nextweek. In spring we’ll go fishing when trout ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы out of[out of] {prep.} 1a. From the inside to the outside of. Johntook the apple out of the bag. Get out of the car! The teacherhas gone out of town. 1b. In a place away from. No, you can’t seeMr. Jones; he is out of the office today. Our house is ten milesout of town. 2. ... Читать далее...
28. You might be a redneck if 05You might be a redneck if… You’ve ever been involved in a custody fight over a huntin’ dog. You’re an expert on worm beds. The dog catcher calls for a backup unit when he visits your house. Your wife has ever said, «Come move this transmission so I can take a bath!» Your family tree ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы go to pot[go to pot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be ruined; become bad; bedestroyed. Mr. Jones’ health has gone to pot. The motelbusiness went to pot when the new highway was built. Compare: GO TOWRACK AND RUIN, GO TO THE DOGS....
30. Значение идиомы fill out[fill out] {v.} 1. To put in what is missing; complete; finish;{especially}, to complete by writing the missing facts in the blank spaces; to write down factswhich are asked for in After Tom passedhis driving test he filled out an application for his driver’slicense. The policeman filled out a report of the accident. 2. Tobecome ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы do for[do for] {v.}, {informal} To cause the death or ruin of; cause to fail. — Used usually in the passive form «done for». The poor fellow is done for and will die before morning. Andy’s employer always does very well by him. If Jim fails that test, he is done for....
32. Значение идиомы break new ground[break new ground] {v. phr.} 1. To start a new activity previously neglected by others; do pioneering work. Albert Einstein broke new ground with his theory of relativity. 2. To begin something never done before. The school broke new ground with reading lessons that taught students to guess the meaning of new words....
33. Значение идиомы gum up[gum up] {v.}, {slang} To cause not to work or ruin; spoil; makesomething go wrong. — Often used in the phrase «gum up the works». Jimmy has gummed up the typewriter. Syn.: THROW A MONKEY WRENCH....
34. Значение идиомы dispose of[dispose of] {v.} 1. To throw away; give away, or sell; get rid of. John’s father wants to dispose of their old house and buy a new one. The burglars had difficulty in disposing of the stolen jewelry. 2. To finish with; settle; complete. The boys were hungry, and quickly disposed of their dinner. The ... Читать далее...
35. A blonde walked into a doctor’s office with a hole in her handA blonde walked into a doctor’s office with a hole in her hand. The doctor told her that he had to report all gunshot wounds, and this was an obvious gunshot wound, so would she please explain how it happened? The blonde said, «Well, to be honest with you, I was trying to commit suicide, ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова invitationInvitation — приглашение Перевод слова Invitation — сердечное приглашение invitation to a party — приглашение на вечеринку to decline an invitation — отвергать приглашение I am sorry I must decline your Invitation. К сожалению, я не могу принять ваше приглашение. Admission by Invitation only. Вход только по пригласительным билетам. What a liberty to refuse our ... Читать далее...
37. Finding a House to BuyI’m looking to buy a house and I want a Single-family home. I have been living in a Townhouse for two years and I am tired of having Common walls and very small Yards. My new house will have to have a lot more Square footage, a large Lot size, an Open floor plan, great ... Читать далее...
38. Finding a House to BuyI’m looking to buy a house and I want a Single-family home. I have been living in a Townhouse for two years and I am tired of having Common walls and very small Yards. My new house will have to have a lot more Square footage, a large Lot size, an Open floor plan, great ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы drive to the wall[drive to the wall] {v. phr.} To defeat someone completely; to ruin someone. Poor Uncle Jack was driven to the wall by his angry creditors when his business failed. Compare: GO TO THE WALL....
40. Значение идиомы go to the dogs[go to the dogs] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go to ruin; to be ruinedor destroyed. The man went to the dogs after he started drinking. After the death of the owner, the business went to the dogs. The team went to the dogs when its best players got hurt. Compare:GO TO POT....