Значение идиомы see the light

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1. Значение идиомы light [light] See: BRING TO LIGHT, COME TO LIGHT, DASH LIGHT, HIDE ONE’SLIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL, IN THE LIGHT OF, MAKE LIGHT OF, MANY HANDS MAKELIGHT WORK, OUT LIKE A LIGHT, SEE THE LIGHT, TRAVEL LIGHT....
2. Перевод идиомы throw (some) light on something / shed (some) light on something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: throw (some) light on something / shed (some) light on something Перевод: пролить свет на что-либо, прояснить ситуацию Пример: The investigation did not throw any light on the problem with food safety. Расследование не прояснило ситуацию с проблемой сохранности продуктов....
3. Значение идиомы out like a light [out like a light] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Fast asleep; to sleepvery quickly. Tom got so much fresh air and exercise that he wentout like a light as soon as he lay down. As soon as the lightswere turned off, Johnny was out like a light. 2. In a faint;unconscious. Johnny was hit by a […]...
4. Значение идиомы come to light [come to light] {v. phr.} To be discovered; become known; appear. John’s thefts from the bank where he worked came to light when the bank examiners made an inspection. When the old woman died it came to light that she was actually rich. New facts about ancient Egypt have recently come to light. Compare: BRING […]...
5. Значение идиомы see the light at the end of the tunnel [see the light at the end of the tunnel] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toanticipate the happy resolution of a prolonged period of problems. We’ve been paying on our house mortgage for many years, but at longlast we can see the light at the end of the tunnel....
6. Значение идиомы in light of [in light of] also [in the light of] {adj. phr.} 1. As a result ofnew information; by means of new ideas. The teacher changed John’sgrade in the light of the extra work in the workbook. 2. Because of. In light of the muddy field, the football team wore their olduniforms. Syn.: IN VIEW OF....
7. Значение идиомы see the light of day [see the light of day] {v. phr.} To be born or begun. Thechildren visited the old house where their great-grandfather first sawthe light of day. The party was a failure, and Mathilda wished herplan had never seen the light of day....
8. Значение идиомы bring to light [bring to light] {v. phr.} To discover ; find out about; expose. Many things left by the ancient Egyptians in tombs have been brought to light by scientists and explorers. His enemies brought to light some foolish things he had done while young, but he was elected anyway because people trusted him. Compare: COME TO […]...
9. Значение идиомы light out [light out] {v.}, {slang} 1. To run as fast as you can. The boylit out for home with the bully chasing him. On the next pitch therunner will light out for second. 2. To go away in a hurry; leavesuddenly. – Often used with “for”. Jack won’t be in town long. Hewants to light out […]...
10. Значение идиомы travel light [travel light] {v. phr.} To travel with very little luggage or withvery little to carry. Plane passengers must travel light. Tomand Fred traveled light on their camping trip....
11. Значение идиомы many hands make light work [many hands make light work] If many people work together, even ahard job becomes easier. – A proverb. Come on boys, many hands makelight work. If we work together, we can finish painting the barn....
12. Значение идиомы light up [light up] {v.} Suddenly to look pleased and happy. Martha’sface lit up when she saw her old friend. Tom will really light upwhen he sees his new bike!...
13. Перевод слова light Light – свет, освещать, зажигать; легкий Перевод слова Brilliant light – очень яркий свет light shoes – легкие туфли light of foot – проворный, быстроногий to light up a cigar – зажечь сигару The sun gives Light. Солнце – источник света. She Lit a candle. Она зажгла свечу. Light flickers. Свет мерцает. Интересные факты Слово […]...
14. Значение идиомы leading light [leading light] {n. phr.} A prominent person in a community, company, or group. Alan is the leading light of our discussiongroup on music....
15. Значение идиомы dash light [dash light] {n.} A light on the front inside of a car or vehicle. Henry stopped the car and turned on the dash lights to read the road map....
16. Значение идиомы light housekeeping [light housekeeping] {n.}, {slang} An arrangement in which anunmarried couple live together. Are Joe and Sue married? – Oh, no,- it’s just a case of light housekeeping. See: SHACK UP WITH....
17. Значение идиомы red-light district [red-light district] {n. phr.} A district of brothels or whereprostitutes hang out. Most unwisely, the young sailor decided tospend his leave on shore by haunting the red-light districts of theport of call....
18. Значение идиомы make light of [make light of] {v. phr.} To treat an important matter as if itwere trivial. One ought to know which problems to make light of andwhich ones to handle seriously. Compare: LAUGH OFF. Contrast: MAKEMUCH OF....
19. Значение идиомы in the cold light of day [in the cold light of day] {adv. phr.} After sleeping on it; aftergiving it more thought; using common sense and looking at the matterunemotionally and realistically. Lost night my ideas seemedterrific, but in the cold light of day I realize that they won’twork....
20. Значение идиомы light on [light on] also [light upon] {v.} To pick out by sight from amongothers; see; notice. His eyes lighted on the cookies and heremembered how hungry he was. Her eyes lighted upon the row ofboxes, and she asked what was in them....
21. Значение идиомы split the difference [split the difference] {v. phr.}, {informal} To settle a moneydisagreement by dividing the difference, each person giving up half. Bob offered $25 for Bill’s bicycle and Bill wanted $35; they splitthe difference....
22. Перевод идиомы begin to see the light, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: begin to see the light Перевод: начать понимать что-либо Пример: My sister began to see the light and decided to leave her boyfriend. Моя сестра начала все понимать, и она решила уйти от своего молодого человека....
23. Перевод идиомы in light of something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in light of something Перевод: в свете чего-либо нового; из-за чего-либо Пример: In light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus. Из-за его вклада в развитие компании мы решили дать ему большую премию на лето....
24. Значение идиомы take off [take off] {v. phr.} 1a. To leave fast; depart suddenly; run away. The dog took off after a rabbit. Compare: LIGHT OUT. 1b.{informal} To go away; leave. The six boys got into the car andtook off for the drug store. 2. To leave on a flight, begin going up. A helicopter is able to take […]...
25. Значение идиомы put up to [put up to] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk to and make do; persuadeto; get to do. Older boys put us up to painting the statue red. Compare: EGG ON....
26. Перевод идиомы all sweetness and light, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: all sweetness and light Перевод: очень милый, простодушный и готовый помочь; само совершенство Пример: The girl is all sweetness and light after she does something bad. Эта девочка прямо само совершенство после того, как она сделает что-нибудь плохое....
27. Значение идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel [hide one’s light under a bushel] {v. phr.} To be very shy andmodest and not show your abilities or talents; be too modest inletting others see what you can do. When Joan is with her closefriends she has a wonderful sense of humor, but usually she hides herlight under a bushel. Mr. Smith is an […]...
28. Перевод идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: hide one’s light under a bushel Перевод: скрывать свой талант, ум, способности (обычно из-за скромности, застенчивости) Пример: I didn’t realize you could play the piano – you’ve been hiding your light under a bushel. Я и не знал, что ты умеешь играть на пианино – ты умело скрывал свой талант....
29. Перевод идиомы light at the end of the tunnel, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: light at the end of the tunnel Перевод: свет в конце тоннеля; надежда на успех, успешное завершение чего-либо Пример: After four years of study, I could see light at the end of the tunnel. I would soon graduate. После четырех лет учебы я наконец увидел свет в конце тоннеля. Скоро я буду выпускником....
30. Значение идиомы go around [go around] {v.} 1a. To go from one place or person to another. Mr. Smith is going around looking for work. Don’t go aroundtelling lies like that. Chicken pox is going around theneighborhood. A rumor is going around school that we will get theafternoon off. 1b. To go together; keep company. – Usually used with”with”. […]...
31. Значение идиомы back down [back down] or [back off] {v.}, {informal} To give up a claim; not follow up a threat. Bill said he could beat Ted, but when Ted put up his fists Bill backed down. Harry claimed Joe had taken his book, but backed down when the teacher talked with him. Syn.: BEAT ARE TREAT. Compare: BACK […]...
32. Значение идиомы go somebody one better [go somebody one better] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do somethingbetter than ; do more or better than; beat. Bill’smother gave the boys in Bill’s club hot dogs for refreshments, soTom’s mother said that she would go her one better next time by givingthem hot dogs and ice cream. John made a good dive into the […]...
33. Значение идиомы stand by [stand by] {v.} 1. To be close beside or near. Mary could nottell Jane the secret with her little brother standing by. Wouldyou just stand by and watch the big boys beat your little brother? 2.To be near, waiting to do something when needed. The policeman inthe patrol car radioed the station about the robbery, […]...
34. Значение идиомы out of one’s hair [out of one’s hair] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Rid of as a nuisance;relieved of as an annoyance. Harry got the boys out of his hair sohe could study. Compare: OUT OF ONE’S WAY. Contrast: IN ONE’S HAIR....
35. Перевод слова light-year Light-year – световой год Перевод слова He estimated the distance to the center of the chamber as about a Light-year. Расстояние до центра зала показалось ему длиною в световой год. People could just up and go anywhere they wished, on their own-a mile or a million Light-years. Люди смогут переноситься по желанию куда захотят, не […]...
36. Dogs and Light Bulbs How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Border Collie: Just one. Then I’ll replace any wiring that’s not up to code. Rottweiler: Make me! Lab: Oh, me, me! Pleeease let me change the light bulb! Can I? Huh? Huh? Dachshund: You know I can’t reach that stupid lamp! Malamute: Let the […]...
37. Значение идиомы start out [start out] {v.} 1. To begin to go somewhere. Bill started outfor school on his bicycle. Art started out on a voyage around theworld. Compare: SET OUT. 2. To begin a career or life. Harrystarted out as an errand boy in a business office. We all startout in life as helpless infants. Syn.: START IN. […]...
38. Значение идиомы light-fingered [light-fingered] {adj.} Given to stealing; having a tendency to bedishonest or a kleptomaniac. I always suspected that Freddie mightbe lightfingered and my suspicions were confirmed when he was arrestedfor shoplifting....
39. Значение идиомы bring up [bring up] {v.} 1. To take care of ; raise, train, educate. He gave much attention and thought to bringing up his children. Joe was born in Texas but brought up in Oklahoma. 2. {informal} To stop; halt. – Usually used with “short”. He brought the car up short when the light changed to red. […]...
40. Фразовый глагол light up (2) – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: light up (2) Перевод: закурить Пример: Do you have to light up another cigarette? I thought you were trying to cut down. Зачем ты куришь еще одну сигарету? Я думал, ты пытаешься завязать....