Значение идиомы second thought

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1. Значение идиомы perish the thought [perish the thought] {v. phr.} Let us not even think of it; may itnever come true. – Used as an exclamation. If John fails thecollege entrance exam – perish the thought – he will go back to highschool for one more year. Perish the thought that Mary should havecancer. Compare: GOD FORBID....
2. Значение идиомы food for thought [food for thought] {n. phr.} Something to think about or worththinking about; something that makes you think. The teacher toldJohn that she wanted to talk to his father, and that gave John foodfor thought. There is much food for thought in this book....
3. Значение идиомы give thought to [give thought to] {v. phr.} To consider; think about. Have yougiven any thought to the question of how to sell Grandpa’s old house? Contrast: GIVE IT SOME THOUGHT....
4. Значение идиомы in a world of one’s own [in a world of one’s own] or [in a world by oneself] 1. In theplace where you belong; in your own personal surroundings; apart fromother people. They are in a little world of their own in theirhouse on the mountain. 2a. In deep thought or concentration. Maryis in a world of her own when she […]...
5. Значение идиомы compare notes [compare notes] {v. phr.}, {informal} To exchange thoughts or ideas about something; discuss together. Mother and Mrs. Barker like to compare notes about cooking....
6. Значение идиомы give it some thought [give it some thought] {v. phr.} To wait and see; considersomething after some time has elapsed. “Will you buy my car?” Fredasked. “Let me give it some thought,” Jim answered. Contrast: SLEEPON....
7. Перевод слова thought Thought – мысль, мышление Перевод слова To be deep in thought – глубоко задуматься depressing thought – гнетущая мысль absorbed in thought – погруженный в мысли The Thought that we would soon reach home gave us courage. Мысль о том, что скоро мы будем дома, поддержала нас. Thought thrives on conflict. В споре рождается истина. […]...
8. Перевод идиомы food for thought, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: food for thought Перевод: пища для раздумий, для размышления Пример: I do not agree with his proposal but at least it is food for thought. Я не согласен с его предложением, но, по крайней мере, тут есть над чем подумать....
9. Перевод идиомы not give it another thought, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: not give it another thought Перевод: не волноваться, не думать о чем-либо Пример: I did not give it another thought when I agreed to help my friend move from his apartment. Я недолго раздумывал, когда согласился помочь своему другу с переездом....
10. Перевод идиомы on second thought, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on second thought Перевод: после обдумывания чего-либо; после того, как о чем-либо подумать Пример: On second thought I do not think that I will go to a movie tomorrow. Подумав, я, наверное, не пойду завтра в кино....
11. Перевод идиомы perish the thought, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: perish the thought Перевод: забудь об этом; даже не думай об этом (используется часто как восклицание) Пример: Me, get married? Perish the thought! Мне, жениться? Даже и не думай об этом!...
12. Значение идиомы think out [think out] {v.} 1. To find out or discover by thinking; study andunderstand. Andy thought out a way of climbing to the top of thepole. Compare FIGURE OUT, WORK OUT. 2. To think through to the end;to understand what would come at last. Bill wanted to quit school, but he thought out the matter and […]...
13. Значение идиомы jump the track [jump the track] {v. phr.} 1. To go off rails; go or run the wrongway. The train jumped the track and there was a terrible accident. The pulley of the clothesline jumped the track and Mother’s washingfell down. 2. {informal} To change from one thought or idea toanother without plan or reason; change the thought […]...
14. A married man thought he would give his wife a birthday surprise A married man thought he would give his wife a birthday surprise by buying her a bra. He entered a ladies shop rather intimidated, but the girls took charge to help him. “What color?” they asked. He settled for white. “How much does it cost?” he asked. “Twenty dollars.” “Very good,” he thought. All that […]...
15. Пословица / поговорка the thought that counts – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: the thought that counts Перевод: дорого внимание Пример: Although the present that the man bought for his wife was not very expensive, it was the thought that counts and his wife was very happy. Несмотря на то, что подарок, который мужчина подарил своей жене был не очень дорогой, главное было внимание, и […]...
16. Пословица / поговорка the wish is father to the thought – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: the wish is father to the thought Перевод: желание – отец мысли Эквивалент в русском языке: чего хочется, тому верится Пример: The wish is father to the thought and the woman believed that her boyfriend wanted to get married even though he did not. О чем думаешь, то и кажется, и женщина […]...
17. Значение идиомы at best [at best] or [at the best] {adv. phr.} 1. Under the best conditions; as the best possibility. A coal miner’s job is dirty and dangerous at best. We can’t get to New York before ten o’clock at best. Compare: AT MOST. Contrast: AT WORST. 2. In the most favorable way of looking at something; even […]...
18. Значение идиомы riding for a fall [riding for a fall] {adj. phr.} Behaving in an overconfident waythat is likely to lead to trouble; being too sure of yourself; doingsomething dangerous. The student who does not study for exams isriding for a fall. Mr. Smith has borrowed too much money on hishome. He is riding for a fall. Compare: COME A CROPPER....
19. Значение идиомы think better of [think better of] {v.} To change your mind about; to consider againand make a better decision about. John told his mother he wanted toleave school, but later he thought better of it. Compare: SECONDTHOUGHT, THINK TWICE....
20. Значение идиомы talk down [talk down] {v.} 1. To make silent by talking louder orlonger. Sue tried to give her ideas, but the other girls talked herdown. Compare: SHOUT DOWN. To use words or ideas that are tooeasy. The speaker talked down to the students, and they werebored....
21. Значение идиомы on the strength of [on the strength of] {prep.} With faith or trust in; dependingupon; with the support of. On the strength of Jim’s promise toguide us, we decided to climb the mountain. Bill started arestaurant on the strength of his experience as a cook in the army....
22. Значение идиомы at one’s wit’s end [at one’s wit’s end] or [at wits end] {adj. phr.} Having no ideas as to how to meet a difficulty or solve a problem; feeling puzzled after having used up all of your ideas or resources; not knowing what to do; puzzled. He had approached every friend and acquaintance for help in vain, and now […]...
23. Значение идиомы climb the wall [climb the wall] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To react to a challenging situation with too great an emotional response, frustration, tension, and anxiety. By the time I got the letter that I was hired, I was ready to climb the wall. 2. To be so disinterested or bored as to be most anxious to […]...
24. Перевод слова mountain Mountain – гора; куча, множество Перевод слова Mountain cure – лечение горным воздухом mountain bicycle – горный велосипед at the bottom of a mountain – у подножия горы descent from a mountain – спуск с горы Snow caps the Mountain. Гора покрыта снеговой шапкой. We ascended the Mountain. Мы поднимались в горы. I’ve got a […]...
25. Значение идиомы out on a limb [out on a limb] {adv. phr.} With your beliefs and opinions openlystated; in a dangerous position that can’t be changed. Thepresident went out on a limb and supported a foreign aid bill thatmany people were against. Grandfather went out on a limb beforethe summer was over and said that the next winter would be long […]...
26. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “On second thought” Jack Джек Hi, Tom. As Senior VP, I have to deal with the poor efficiency of this department. Привет, Том. Как вице-президент, я должен что-то сделать с плохой производительностью этого отдела. Tom Том All right. What do you have in mind? Хорошо. Что у тебя на уме? Jack Джек Well, first of all, you should […]...
27. Значение идиомы mixed bag [mixed bag] {n. phr.} A varied set of people, ideas, objects, orcircumstances, including both the good and the bad. This report isa mixed bag of opinions. There was a mixed bag of people at thepress conference....
28. Значение идиомы if you can’t lick them, join them [if you can’t lick them, join them] If you cannot defeat anopponent or get him to change his attitude, plans, or ways of doingthings, the best thing to do is to change your ideas, plans, etc. “The small car manufacturers are winning over the big car makers,”the president of an American car factory said. “If […]...
29. Перевод идиомы go for it, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: go for it Перевод: сделать что-либо с энтузиазмом; решиться сделать что-либо; попробовать что-либо Пример: We decided to go for it and try to climb the mountain. Мы решились попробовать и залезть на гору....
30. Значение идиомы put across [put across] {v.} 1. To explain clearly; make yourself understood;communicate. He knew how to put his ideas across. Compare: GETACROSS. 2. {informal} To get done successfully; bring tosuccess; make real. He put across a big sales campaign. The newlibrarian put across a fine new library building. Syn.: PUT OVER. Compare: PULL OFF....
31. Значение идиомы make a mountain out of a molehill [make a mountain out of a molehill] To think a small problem is abig one; try to make something unimportant seem important. You’renot hurt badly, Johnny. Stop trying to make a mountain out of amolehill with crying. Sarah laughed at a mistake Betty made inclass, and Betty won’t speak to her; Betty is making a […]...
32. Having a Backup Plan Jerome: This is a very dangerous Undertaking. Do you have a Backup plan if anything goes wrong? Sandy: It’ll work. I’ve come up with Contingencies for every possible Setback. Jerome: It’s just that I’d like to know we have some Recourse if anything goes wrong. Sandy: My plan is Foolproof. Failure is not an option. […]...
33. Значение идиомы in the air [in the air] {adv. phr.} 1. In everyone’s thoughts. Christmaswas in the air for weeks before. The war filled people’s thoughtsevery day; it was in the air. Compare: IN THE WIND. 2. Meeting thebodily senses; surrounding you so as to be smelled or felt. Springis in the air. Rain is in the air. 3. See: […]...
34. Перевод слова dangerous Dangerous – опасный, рискованный Перевод слова Dangerous silence – зловещее молчание dangerous to health – опасный для здоровья dangerous weapon – грозное оружие He often drives at Dangerous speeds. Он часто ездит на огромной скорости. Delays are Dangerous. Промедления опасны. The feelings are Dangerous guides. Чувства – опасные советчики. Происхождение слова dangerous Образовано от существительного...
35. Значение идиомы have it over [have it over] or [have it all over] {v. phr.} To be better than;be superior to. Anne has it all over Jane in looks and charm. Aprofessional golfer usually has it all over an amateur. A jeep hasit over a regular car on rough mountain trails. Compare: BEAT ALLHOLLOW....
36. Значение идиомы stand pat [stand pat] {v.}, {informal} To be satisfied with things and beagainst a change. Bill had made up his mind on the question andwhen his friends tried to change his mind, he stood pat. Compare:STAND ONE’S GROUND....
37. Значение идиомы brown study [brown study] {n. phr.} A time of deep thought about something; a deep thoughtful mood. When his wife found him, he had pushed away his books and was in a brown study....
38. Значение идиомы on one’s mind [on one’s mind] {adv. phr.} In one’s thoughts. I’m glad you wantto talk about this. It’s been on my mind for weeks. What’s on yourmind? Compare: IN MIND....
39. Перевод идиомы have second thoughts (about someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have second thoughts (about someone or something) Перевод: сомневаться в ком-либо или чем-либо Пример: Recently, I have had second thoughts about buying a new motorcycle. Недавно я начал сомневаться, стоит ли покупать новый мотоцикл....
40. Значение идиомы old hat [old hat] {adj.}, {informal} Old-fashioned; not new or different. By now, putting satellites in orbit is old hat to space scientists. Andrea thought her mother’s ideas about dating were old hat....