Значение идиомы see to

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1. Значение идиомы take care of [take care of] {v. phr.} 1. To attend to; supply the needs of. She stayed home to take care of the baby. Syn.: KEEP AN EYE ON, LOOK AFTER. Compare: IN CHARGE. 2. {informal} To deal with; do whatis needed with. I will take care of that letter. The coach toldJim to take care of […]...
2. Значение идиомы look after [look after] also [see after] {v.} To watch over; attend to. John’s mother told him to look after his younger brother. When hewent to Europe, Mr. Jenkins left his son to see after the business. Syn.: TAKE CARE OF. Compare: LOOK OUT....
3. Значение идиомы on one’s hands [on one’s hands] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In your care orresponsibility; that you must do something about. Mrs. Blake lefther five children with me while she shopped. I could not get anythingdone with the children on my hands. After everyone bought ticketsto the dance, the club treasurer had over $100 on his hands. Theelectricity went […]...
4. Значение идиомы get at [get at] {v.} 1. To reach an understanding of; find out themeaning. This book is very hard to get at. 2. To do harm to. The cat is on the chair trying to get at the canary. Compare: GETBACK AT. 3. To have a chance to do; attend to. I hope I have timeto get […]...
5. Значение идиомы in charge [in charge] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, 1. In authority or control; in aposition to care for or supervise; responsible. If you have anyquestions, ask the boss. He’s in charge. 2. Under care orsupervision. The sick man was taken in charge by the doctor. During your visit to the library, you will be in the librarian’scharge. […]...
6. Значение идиомы buy off [buy off] {v.} To turn from duty or purpose by a gift. When the police threatened to stop the gambling business, the owner bought them off. The Indians were going to burn the cabins, but the men bought them off with gifts. Compare: PAY OFF....
7. Значение идиомы look to [look to] {v.} 1. To attend to; get ready for; take care of. Plans had been prepared that looked to every possibility. Thepresident assigned a man to look to our needs. 2. To go for help to;depend on. The child looks to his mother to cure his hurts. 3.See: SEE TO....
8. Значение идиомы for all [for all] 1. In spite of; even with, despite. – Used for contrast. For all his city ways, he is a country boy at heart. There maybe mistakes occasionally, but for all that, it is the best book on thesubject. For all his money, he was very unhappy. 2. also [foraught] To the extent that. […]...
9. Значение идиомы look out [look out] or [watch out] {v.} 1. To take care; be careful; be onguard. – Usually used as a command or warning. “Look out!” Johncalled, as the car came toward me. “Look out for the train,” thesign at the railroad crossing warns. 2. To be alert or watchful; keepwatching. A collector of antique cars asked […]...
10. Значение идиомы look into [look into] {v.} To find out the facts about; examine; study;inspect. The mayor felt he should look into the decrease of incomefrom parking meters. Mr. Jones said he was looking into thepossibility of buying a house. Compare: GO INTO, SEE ABOUT....
11. Значение идиомы take charge [take charge] {v. phr.} To begin to lead or control; take controlor responsibility; undertake the care or management. When Mrs. Jackson was in the hospital, her sister tookcharge of the Jackson children until Mrs. Jackson could care forthem. The child care class gave a party for the nursery children, and Mary took charge of the […]...
12. Значение идиомы couldn’t care less [couldn’t care less] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be indifferent; not care at all. The students couldn’t care less about the band; they talk all through the concert. Also heard increasingly as “could care less” ....
13. Значение идиомы see about [see about] {v.} 1. To find out about; attend to. If you are toobusy, I’ll see about the train tickets. 2. {informal} To consider;study. I cannot take time now but I’ll see about your plan when Ihave time. Compare: SEE TO, LOOK INTO, THINK OVER....
14. Перевод слова attend Attend – посещать, присутствовать Перевод слова To attend school – ходить в школу the meeting will be well attended – на собрании будет много народу to attend a party – присутствовать на вечеринке We Attend the same church. Мы ходим в одну церковь. She Attends class regularly. Она посещает занятия регулярно. It’s unlikely that she […]...
15. Значение идиомы give out [give out] {v.} 1. To make known; let it be known; publish. Marygave out that she and Bob were going to be married. 2. To let escape;give. The cowboy gave out a yell. Syn.: GIVE OFF, LET GO. 3. togive to people; distribute. The barber gives out free lollipops toall the children. Compare: HAND OUT, […]...
16. Значение идиомы second class [second class] {n.} 1. The second best or highest group; the classnext after the first. Joe was good enough in arithmetic to be putin the second class but was not good enough for the first. Compare:FIRST CLASS. 2. The place or quarters, especially on a ship, train, orairplane which people travel who pay the next […]...
17. Значение идиомы have a care [have a care] {v. phr.}, {formal} To be careful what you do. Jane, have a care what you’re doing with that valuable glass. Thejudge told him to have a care what he said in court....
18. Значение идиомы sit in [sit in] {v.} 1. To be a member; participate. We’re having aconference and we’d like you to sit in. Also [sit in on]: To be amember of; participate in. We want you to sit in on the meeting. 2. To attend but not participate. Often used with “on”. Our teacherwas invited to sit in on […]...
19. 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....
20. Значение идиомы have an eye on [have an eye on] or [have one’s eye on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Tolook at or think about ; have a wish for; have as anaim. I bought ice cream, but Jimmy had his eye on some candy. John has his eye on a scholarship so he can go to college. Compare:IN MIND. 2. See: […]...
21. Значение идиомы in order [in order] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In arrangement; in the properway of following one another. Come to my desk in alphabetical orderas I call your names. Line up and walk to the door in order. Name all the presidents in order. Compare: IN TURN. 2. In propercondition. The car was in good working order […]...
22. Значение идиомы give a hang [give a hang] or [care a hang] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have anyinterest or liking; care. – Used also with other words in the place of”hang”, such as “damn”, “rap”, “straw”; usually used in the negative. You can quit helping me if you want to. I don’t give a hang. Some people don’t care a […]...
23. Значение идиомы shoulder to cry on [shoulder to cry on] or [to lean on] {n. phr.} A sympathetic personwho is willing to listen to one’s complaints and troubles. When Kenleft her, Donna needed a shoulder to lean on, and Bob was right thereto fill the role....
24. Значение идиомы to boot [to boot] {adv. phr.} In addition; besides; as something extra. He not only got fifty dollars, but they bought him dinner to boot. Compare: FOR GOOD MEASURE, IN THE BARGAIN, THROW IN....
25. Значение идиомы devil-may-care [devil-may-care] {adj.} Not caring what happens; unworried. Johnny has a devil-may-care feeling about his school work. Alfred was a devil-may-care youth but became more serious as he grew older....
26. Значение идиомы sales check [sales check] or [sales slip] {n.} A paper which the clerk givesthe person who bought something; a paper that shows what you bought ina store and how much you paid for it. Mrs. Smith checked the salesslip with what she bought. Mary brought the sales check when shereturned the dress so she could get her […]...
27. Значение идиомы going to [going to] Can be expected to; planning to. – Used after “is” , with an infinitive, in the same way “will” is used, toshow future. Some day that big tree is going to rot and fall. Look at those dark clouds. It’s going to rain. The boys are goingto practice football this afternoon. For a […]...
28. Значение идиомы rid of [rid of] Free of; away from; without the care or trouble. Thepuppy is finally rid of worms. If I could be rid of the childrenfor the day, I would go. I wish you’d get rid of that cat! Compare: DO AWAY WITH, THROW AWAY, THROW OFF....
29. Перевод слова care Care – забота, попечение Перевод слова Care of public health – общественное здравоохранение in care – на воспитании parental care – родительская забота I don’t Care. Меня это не волнует. They shared the Care of the children. Они вместе заботились о детях. She was taken into Care as a baby. Ребенком ее взяли на воспитание....
30. Значение идиомы for the worse [for the worse] {adj. phr.} or {adv. phr.} For something that isworse or not as good, with a worse result. He bought a new car butit turned out to be for the worse. The sick man’s conditionchanged for the worse. Compare: TAKE A TURN. Contrast: FOR THEBETTER....
31. Значение идиомы under one’s wing [under one’s wing] {adv. phr.} Under the care or protection of. Helen took the new puppy under her wing. The boys stopped teasingthe new student when Bill took him under his wing. Compare: IN TOW....
32. Значение идиомы as far as that goes [as far as that goes] or [as far as that is concerned] or [so far as that is concerned] also [so far as that goes] {adv. phr.} While we are talking about it; also; actually. You don’t have to worry about the girls. Mary can take care of herself, and as far as that goes, […]...
33. Значение идиомы take care [take care] {v. phr.} To be careful; use wisdom or caution. Takecare that you don’t spill that coffee! We must take care to letnobody hear about this....
34. Значение идиомы buy out [buy out] {v.} 1. To buy the ownership or a share of; purchase the stock of. He bought out several small stockholders. 2. To buy all the goods of; purchase the merchandise of. Mr. Harper bought out a nearby hardware store. Contrast: SELL OUT....
35. Значение идиомы take the bull by the horns [take the bull by the horns] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take definiteaction and not care about risks; act bravely in a difficulty. Hedecided to take the bull by the horns and demand a raise in salaryeven though it might cost him his job. Compare: TAKE THE BIT IN ONE’SMOUTH, TAKE THE LAW INTO ONE’S OWN […]...
36. Значение идиомы out of stock [out of stock] {adj. phr.} Having none for sale or use; no longerin supply; sold out. When Father tried to get tires for an old car, the man in the store said that size was out of stock and were not soldanymore. So many children have bought balloons that the store isnow out of stock. […]...
37. Значение идиомы give in [give in] {v.} To stop fighting or arguing and do as the otherperson wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone. Mother kept inviting Mrs. Smith to stay for lunch, and finally shegave in. After Billy proved that he could ride a bicycle safely, his father gave in to him and bought him one. […]...
38. Getting Directions and Parking Instructions Receptionist: So the meeting is set for 2:00 on Thursday. Do you know how to get to our offices? Asha: No, I don’t. Could you give me Directions? Receptionist: Certainly. We’re located on Main Street. The Cross street is Udall. If you’re taking the freeway, the best Exit to take is Udall East. Once you’re […]...
39. Значение идиомы green with envy [green with envy] {adj. phr.} Very jealous; full of envy. Alice’s girlfriends were green with envy when they saw her newdress. The other boys were green with envy when Joe bought asecond-hand car. Compare: GREEN-EYED MONSTER....
40. Значение идиомы for that matter [for that matter] {adv. phr.} With regard to that; about that. Idon’t know, and for that matter, I don’t care. Alice didn’t come, and for that matter, she didn’t even telephone. Compare: MATTER OPFACT,...