Значение идиомы rub salt into one’s wounds

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1. Перевод идиомы take something with a pinch of salt / take something with a grain of salt, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take something with a pinch of salt / take something with a grain of salt Перевод: отнестись к чему-либо с недоверием, с сомнением Пример: You can take everything that our teacher says with a grain of salt. Ко всему, что говорит наш учитель, можно относиться с сомнением....
2. Значение идиомы back to the salt mines [back to the salt mines] {informal} Back to the job; back to work; back to work that is as hard or as unpleasant as working in a salt mine would be. – An overworked phrase, used humorously. The lunch hour is over, boys. Back to the salt mines! “Vacation is over,” said Billy. “Back to […]...
3. Значение идиомы salt of the earth [salt of the earth] {n. phr.}, {informal} One who helps to makesociety good and wholesome; a basically good or valuable person. Everyone here considers Syd and Susan the salt of the earth becausethey are so generous....
4. Значение идиомы take with a grain of salt [take with a grain of salt] also [take with a pinch of salt] {v. phr.} To accept or believe only in part; not accept too much. A manwho says he is not a candidate for President should usually have hisstatement taken with a grain of salt. We took Uncle George’sstories of the war with a […]...
5. Значение идиомы salt pork [salt pork] {n.} Very fat pork that has been packed in salt ordipped in brine for curing. Mother cooked beans with salt pork forsupper....
6. Перевод слова salt Salt – соль, солить, соленый Перевод слова Corn of salt – крупинка соли a dash of salt – щепотка соли low-salt diet – диета с употреблением минимального количества соли Pass the Salt, please. Передайте соль, пожалуйста. The food was pure Salt. Это была не пища, а сплошная соль. He gargled with Salt water. Он полоскал […]...
7. Перевод идиомы back to the salt mines, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: back to the salt mines Перевод: вновь за работу, за учебу, за занятия, и т. п. (вернуться к выполнению чего-либо неприятного) Пример: We finished our lunch and went back to the salt mines. Мы закончили обедать и вернулись за работу. School starts in the fall, so then it’s back to the salt mines again. […]...
8. Значение идиомы worth one’s salt [worth one’s salt] {adj. phr.} Being a good worker, or a productiveperson; worth what you cost. Mr. Brown showed that he was worth hissalt as a salesman when he got the highest sales record for the year. – Often used with “not” or “hardly”. When the basketball team didso poorly, people felt that the coach […]...
9. Перевод идиомы worth one’s salt, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: worth one’s salt Перевод: стоящий своих денег; стоящий, хороший (о работнике) Пример: The man is definitely worth his salt and is one of our best employees. Этот человек просто отличный работник, он один из наших лучших служащих....
10. Перевод идиомы salt of the earth, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: salt of the earth Перевод: соль земли; лучшие, достойнейшие люди Пример: The members of our club are all the salt of the earth and are fun to spend time with. Члены нашего клуба – соль земли, и с ними очень весело проводить время....
11. Значение идиомы kick oneself [kick oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be sorry or ashamed;regret. When John missed the train, he kicked himself for nothaving left earlier. Mary could have kicked herself for lettingthe secret out before it was announced officially....
12. Значение идиомы for shame [for shame] {interj.} Shame on you; you should be ashamed ofyourself. – An exclamation no longer in common use, having beenlargely replaced by “shame on you”. “For shame, John, taking thetoy from your baby brother!”...
13. 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....
14. 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 […]...
15. Значение идиомы miss by a mile [miss by a mile] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To shoot at something andbe far from hitting it; not hit near. Jack’s first shot missed thetarget by a mile. 2. To be very wrong; be far from right. Leetried to guess on the examination, but his answers missed by a mile. 3. To fail badly; not […]...
16. Значение идиомы miss the boat [miss the boat] also [miss the bus] {v. phr.}, {informal} To failthrough slowness; to put something off until too late; do the wrongthing and lose the chance. Mr. Brown missed the boat when hedecided not to buy the house. In college he didn’t study enough sohe missed the boat and failed to pass. Ted could […]...
17. Перевод слова shame Shame – позор, стыд Перевод слова The glow of shame – краска стыда mortal shame – ужасный стыд to be a shame to one’s parents – быть позором для своих родителей He felt Shame for his lies. Ему было стыдно за свою ложь. His cheeks burned with Shame. Его щеки горели от стыда. It’s a […]...
18. Перевод слова regret Regret – сожаление, раскаяние, сожалеть Перевод слова To regret smth. deeply – глубоко сожалеть о чем-л. to my regret – к моему сожалению to feel regrets – испытывать раскаяние you will live to regret it – ты еще об этом пожалеешь I Regret having to leave so early. Мне жаль так рано уезжать. Don’t do […]...
19. Значение идиомы give a pain [give a pain] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make disgusted; annoy. Ann’s laziness gives her mother a pain. John’s bad manners givehis teacher a pain. Compare: PAIN IN THE NECK....
20. Значение идиомы on pain of [on pain of] also [under pain of] {prep.}, {formal} At the risk of;under penalty of. The workers went on strike on pain of losingtheir jobs. The rebels had to swear under pain of death never toconfess where their comrades were hiding....
21. Значение идиомы I’m telling you [I’m telling you] {informal} It is important to listen to what I amsaying. Marian is a smart girl but I’m telling you, she doesn’talways do what she promises....
22. Значение идиомы miss out [miss out] {v.}, {informal} To fail; lose or not take a goodchance; miss something good. Jim’s mother told him he missed out ona chance to go fishing with his father because he came home late. You missed out by not coming with us; we had a great time. Compare:LOSE OUT....
23. Перевод слова defeat Defeat – поражение, проигрыш, отмена Перевод слова To concede defeat – признавать поражение to defeat a motion – отклонить ходатайство the defeat of a bill – провал законопроекта We were Defeated by 3 goals to 2. Мы проиграли со счетом 3 : 2. She was a woman who hated to admit Defeat. Она была женщиной, […]...
24. Значение идиомы you’re telling me [you’re telling me] {interj.}, {informal} – Used to show that athing is so clear that it need not be said, or just to show strongagreement. “You’re late.” “You’re telling me!” Compare: YOU BET, YOU SAID IT....
25. Значение идиомы all up [all up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Near to certain death or defeat without any more chance or hope. With their ammunition gone the patrol knew that it was all up with them....
26. Значение идиомы pain in the ass [pain in the ass] or [pain in the neck] {n.}, {slang}, {vulgar withass} An obnoxious or bothersome person or event. Phoebe Hochrichteris a regular pain in the neck....
27. Перевод слова pain Pain – боль, страдание Перевод слова It gives me much pain – я от этого очень страдаю chronic pain – постоянная, ноющая боль cutting pain – резкая боль immitigable pain – боль, которую невозможно облегчить He shouted out in Pain. Он громко закричал от боли. How does he stand Pain? Как он переносит боль? His […]...
28. Значение идиомы take down a notch [take down a notch] or [take down a peg] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tomake less proud or sure of himself. The team was feelingproud of its record, but last week the boys were taken down a peg by abad defeat....
29. Значение идиомы run scared [run scared] {v. phr.} To expect defeat, as in a politicalcampaign. The one-vote defeat caused him to run scared in everyrace thereafter....
30. Значение идиомы skin alive [skin alive] {v. phr.} 1. {informal} To scold angrily. Motherwill skin you alive when she sees your torn pants. 2. {informal} Tospank or beat. Dad was ready to skin us alive when he found we hadruined his saw. 3. {slang} To defeat. We all did our best, but thevisiting gymnastic team skinned us alive....
31. Значение идиомы what of it [what of it] or [what about it] {interj.}, {informal} What is wrongwith it; what do you care. Martha said “That boy is wearing a greencoat.” Jan answered, “What of it?” “John missed the bus.” “What ofit?” Syn.: SO WHAT....
32. Значение идиомы hide one’s face [hide one’s face] or [hide one’s head] {v. phr.} 1. To lower yourhead or turn your face away because of shame or embarrassment. Theteacher found out that Tom had cheated, and Tom hid his head. WhenBob said how pretty Mary was, she blushed and hid her face. 2. Tofeel embarrassed or ashamed. We will beat […]...
33. Значение идиомы run into the ground [run into the ground] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do or use more than is wanted or needed. It’s all right to borrowmy hammer once in a while, but don’t run it into the ground. 2. Towin over or defeat completely. We lost the game today, but tomorrow we’ll run them into the ground....
34. Значение идиомы bite the dust [bite the dust] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To be killed in battle. Captain Jones discharged his gun and another guerrilla bit the dust. 2. To fall in defeat; go down before enemies; be overthrown; lose. Our team bit the dust today....
35. Пословица / поговорка fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me Перевод: обмани меня раз – позор тебе, обмани меня дважды – позор уже мне Эквивалент в русском языке: единожды солгавши, кто тебе поверит Пример: You’ve been really dishonest with me. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame […]...
36. Значение идиомы polish off [polish off] {v.}, {informal} 1. To defeat easily. The Dodgerspolished off the Yankees in four straight games in the 1963 WorldSeries. 2. To finish completely; finish doing quickly, often in orderto do something else. The boys were hungry and polished off a bigsteak. Mary polished off her homework early so that she couldwatch TV....
37. Значение идиомы gun for [gun for] {v.}, {informal} 1. To hunt for with a gun; look hard fora chance to harm or defeat. The cowboy is gunning for the man whostole his horse. Bob is gunning for me because I got a higher markthan he did. 2. To try very hard to get. The man is gunning forfirst prize […]...
38. Значение идиомы ears burn [ears burn] {informal} To feel embarrassment or shame at hearingothers talk about you. Joan overheard the girls criticizing her andit made her ears burn. Joe’s ears burned when he heard hisclassmates praising him to each other....
39. Значение идиомы glad rags [glad rags] {n.}, {slang} Clothes worn to parties or on specialoccasions; best clothes. Mrs. Owens put on her glad rags for theparty. Compare: BEST BIB AND TUCKER....
40. Значение идиомы get off easy [get off easy] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have only a little trouble;escape something worse. The children who missed school to go to thefair got off easy. John got off easy because it was the first timehe had taken his father’s car without permission....