Значение идиомы save up

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1. Значение идиомы save face[save face] {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, ordignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hidesomething that may cause you shame. The policeman was caughtaccepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was money owedto him. Bill would not play in the game because he knew ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы save one’s neck[save one’s neck] or [save one’s skin] {v. phr.}, {slang} To savefrom danger or trouble. The fighter planes saved our skins whilethe army was landing from the ships. Betty saved Tim’s neck bytyping his report for him; without her help he could not have finishedon time....
3. Значение идиомы save the day[save the day] {v. phr.} To bring about victory or success, especially when defeat is likely. The forest fire was nearly out ofcontrol when suddenly it rained heavily and saved the day. Theteam was behind, but at the last minute Sam saved the day with atouchdown....
4. Значение идиомы savings bond[savings bond] {n.} A government certificate given for money andsaved for a number of years so that the government will pay back themoney with interest. Mary bought a $25 savings bond for $18.75. John’s father gave him a savings bond for graduation....
5. Перевод идиомы save the day, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: save the day Перевод: принести удачу или успех (когда весьма вероятно поражение) Пример: The player saved the day for his team when he played his best game of the season. Этот игрок спас свою команду, когда сыграл свой лучший матч сезона....
6. Перевод идиомы save something for a rainy day, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: save something for a rainy day Перевод: копить, откладывать что-либо (обычно, деньги) на черный день, на крайний случай Пример: She has a couple of thousand pounds kept aside which she’s saving for a rainy day. У нее есть пара тысяч фунтов, которые она отложила, и хранит на крайний случай....
7. Значение идиомы hand-to-mouth[hand-to-mouth] {adj.} Not providing for the future; living fromday to day; not saving for later. Many native tribes lead ahand-to-mouth existence, content to have food for one day at a time. John is not a saving boy; he spends his money without thought forthe future, and lives a hand-to-mouth life. See: LIVE FROM HAND TOMOUTH....
8. Значение идиомы pinch pennies[pinch pennies] {v. phr.}, {informal} Not spend a penny more thannecessary; be very saving or thrifty. When Tom and Mary were savingmoney to buy a house, they had to pinch pennies. — [penny-pincher]{n.}, {informal} A stingy or selfish person; miser. He spent solittle money that he began to get the name of a penny-pincher. -[penny-pinching] ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова saveSave — сохранять, спасать, беречь, копить Перевод слова To save books from a fire — спасти книги от пожара to save every penny one can — беречь каждую копейку to save up money — копить деньги God save you! — храни вас господь! Did you Save the changes that you made? Вы сохранили изменения, которые ... Читать далее...
10. GOD will save meThe police were going door to door warning everyone to evacuate because the river was rising. One door they came to, the man said «GOD will save me». The river continued to rise and he was forced to move everthing to the second floor of his house. A man in a boat came by and ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод идиомы save one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: save one’s breath Перевод: промолчать, не тратить лишних слов Пример: You may as well save your breath and not talk to her as she will not believe you anyway. Можешь даже и не тратить лишних слов и не разговаривать с ней, потому что она тебе все равно не поверит....
12. Перевод идиомы save face, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: save face Перевод: сохранить лицо; спасти репутацию, сохранить уважение, статус Пример: Our boss is responsible for many problems in our company. He wants to quit before he is fired so that he can save face. Наш начальник виноват во многих проблемах нашей компании. Он хочет уйти сам до того, как его уволят, чтобы сохранить ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы make little of[make little of] {v. phr.} To make seem unimportant;belittle. Mary made little of Jane’s new bicycle because she wasjealous. Tom made little of his saving the drowning boy. Contrast: MAKE MUCH OF....
14. Перевод слова savingSaving — экономия, сбережения; бережливый Перевод слова Saving of energy — экономия энергии saving of time — выигрыш во времени saving housekeeper — экономная хозяйка The teetotal system is a Saving of time, a Saving of money. Трезвый образ жизни экономит время и деньги. The girl should be commended for her bravery in Saving the ... Читать далее...
15. Фразовый глагол save up — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: save up Перевод: делать сбережения, копить (деньги) Пример: I hope I will be able to save up enough money to go to school. Надеюсь, я смогу скопить достаточно денег, чтобы пойти в институт....
16. Значение идиомы save one’s breath[save one’s breath] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep silent becausetalking will not help; not talk because it will do no good. Saveyour breath; the boss will never give you the day off....
17. From rescuer to rescued: Doctor and paramedic save each other’s lives 30 years apartWhen Dr Michael Shannon saved the life of a premature baby 30 years ago, he would never have thought decades later, the favour would be returned. KTLA reported on Sunday the incredible story of two men in California who saved each other’s lives in two very different ways. The news station said that Dr Michael ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы cut corners[cut corners] {v. phr.} 1. To take a short way; not go to each corner. He cut corners going home in a hurry. 2. To save cost or effort; manage in a thrifty way; be saving. John’s father asked him to cut corners all he could in college. 3. To do less than a very ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы savings account[savings account] {n.} An account in a bank, where people put moneyto save it, and the bank uses the money and pays interest every year. If you leave your money in your savings account for six months or ayear, the bank will pay interest on it. Compare: CHECKING ACCOUNT....
20. How does physics save lives?One day our professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask «Why do we have to learn this stuff?» «To save lives.» the professor responded quickly and continued the lecture. A few minutes later, the same student spoke up again. «So how does physics save lives?» he persisted. «It ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы eye to[eye to] 1. Attention to. — Usually used with «have» or «with». Have an eye to spelling in these test papers. 2. Plan for, purposeof. — Usually used with «have» or «with». Save your money now withan eye to the future. John is going to college with an eye tobecoming a lawyer....
22. Значение идиомы fall guy[fall guy] {n.}, {slang} The «patsy» in an illegal transaction; asucker; a dupe; the person who takes the punishment others deserve. When the Savings and Loan Bank failed, due to embezzlement, the vicepresident had to be the fall guy, saving the necks of the owners....
23. John and David were both patients in a Mental hospitalJohn and David were both patients in a Mental hospital. One day, John suddenly dived into the deep end of the swimming pool. David jumped in and saved him, and the medical director came to know of his heroic act. He immediately order David to be discharged from the mental hospital as he is OK. ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы nest egg[nest egg] {n.} Savings set aside to be used in the future. Herbsays he doesn’t have to worry about his old age because he has a nestegg in the bank....
25. Перевод слова clothCloth — ткань, тряпка Перевод слова Printed cotton cloth — набивная хлопчатобумажная ткань damp cloth — влажная тряпка edge of cloth — кромка ткани The Cloth feels silky. Ткань на ощупь шелковистая. I like the feel of this Cloth. Мне нравится чувствовать эту ткань. Wipe the leather with a damp Cloth. Протрите кожу мягкой влажной ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы daylight saving time[daylight saving time] also [daylight saving] or [daylight time] or [fast time] {n.} A way of keeping time in summer that is one or two hours ahead of standard time. — Abbreviation DST. Many places in the United States keep their clocks on daylight saving time in the summer; in this way people get up ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы at last[at last] also [at long last] {adv. phr.} After a long time; finally. The war had been long and hard, but now there was peace at last. The boy saved his money until at last he had enough for a bicycle....
28. Значение идиомы throw in[throw in] {v.} 1. To give or put in as an addition; to give to orwith something else. John threw in a couple of tires when he soldBill his bicycle. Mary and Tess were talking about the prom, andJoan threw in that she was going with Fred. Compare: FOR GOODMEASURE. 2. To push into operating ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы be my guest[be my guest] {v. phr.} Feel free to use what I have; help yourself. When Suzie asked if she could borrow John’s bicycle, John said, «Be my guest.»...
30. Save the countryA woman shows up at the white house in a trench coat and scarf and says, «I received your emergency phone call, Mrs. Clinton, and came right away, but what could «I» possibly do to save the country?» Mrs. Clinton: «Come inside and let me explain, Mrs. Bobbit…»...
31. John and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counselingJohn and Mary visit their pastor for marriage counseling. The pastor gets up and hugs Mary, and sits down. He gets up and hugs Mary a second, and third time, and then turns to John and says, «See that, John. Mary needs that EVERY DAY!» John replies, «Well, that’s fine, Pastor. But I can’t bring ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы white sale[white sale] {n.} The selling, especially at lower prices, of goodsor clothing usually made of white cloth. Mother always buys manythings at the January white sale to save money....
33. Перевод слова bicycleBicycle — велосипед Перевод слова Racing bicycle — гоночный велосипед mountain bicycle — горный велосипед to ride a bicycle — ездить на велосипеде The Bicycle dented my car. Велосипед оставил вмятину на моей машине. Can James ride a Bicycle yet? Джеймс еще может ездить на велосипеде? The Bicycle chain needs oiling. Велосипедная цепочка должна быть ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы mixed blessing[mixed blessing] {n.} Something good that has bad features. John’s new bicycle was a mixed blessing. The other boys were alwaysasking John to ride it....
35. Перевод идиомы in the near future, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in the near future Перевод: в ближайшем будущем Пример: In the near future I plan to move to a smaller apartment and try to save some money. В ближайшем будущем я собираюсь переехать в квартиру меньших размеров и попытаться скопить немного денег....
36. Значение идиомы saving grace[saving grace] {n. phr.} A single good attribute; a redeemingquality. Felicity is not very attractive but her intelligence andwit are her saving grace....
37. Hero Uncle Wrestles 7 Foot Bull Shark To Save Boy’s Severed ArmOn the 6th of July, 2001, a young boy’s uncle came to the rescue in a way that captured headlines across America. 8-year old Jesse Arbogast, was having his final swim of the day after an enjoyable family trip to Langdon Beach, Florida. It was dusk, the light was slowly fading as the boy played ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы this and that[this and that] also [this, that, and the other] {n. phr.} Variousthings; different things; miscellaneous things. When the oldfriends met they would talk about this and that. The quilt wasmade of this, that, and the other....
39. A great new hearing aidJohn: I got this great new hearing aid the other day. Mary: Are you wearing it now? John: Yup. Cost me four thousand dollars, though. But it’s top of the line. Mary: What kind is it? John: Twelve-thirty....
40. Значение идиомы trump card[trump card] {n.} Something kept back to be used to win success ifnothing else works. The coach saved his star pitcher for a trumpcard. Mary had several ways to get Joan to come to her party. Hertrump card was that the football captain would be there....