Значение идиомы self-made

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1. Значение идиомы come into one’s own[come into one’s own] {v. phr.} To receive the wealth or respect that you should have. John’s grandfather died and left him a million dollars; when John is 21, he will come into his own. With the success of the Model T Ford, the automobile industry came into its own....
2. Значение идиомы come up in the world[come up in the world] or [rise in the world] {v. phr.} To gain success, wealth, or importance in life; rise to a position of greater wealth or importance. He had come up in the world since he peddled his wife’s baked goods from a pushcart. Compare: GET AHEAD. Contrast: COME DOWN IN THE WORLD....
3. Перевод слова fameFame — слава, известность Перевод слова Love of fame — тщеславие to win fame — добиться известности to seek fame — стремиться к славе Her body died, her Fame survives. Ее тело умерло, а слава живет и поныне. I follow Fame. Я жаден до славы. Fame was the prize. Наградой была слава....
4. Перевод слова wealthWealth — богатство, обилие Перевод слова Intellectual wealth — духовное богатство a wealth of illustration — обилие иллюстраций a wealth of detail — множество подробностей national wealth — народное достояние The family lives in Wealth. Семья живет в достатке. Wealth is not a measure of happiness. Богатство не может служить мерилом счастья. He owed his ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы live in the fast lane[live in the fast lane] {v. phr.}, {informal} To live a full andvery active life pursuing wealth and success. They have been livingin the fast lane ever since they arrived in New York City....
6. Значение идиомы howling success[howling success] {n.}, {informal} A great success; something thatis much praised; something that causes wide enthusiasm. The partywas a howling success. The book was a howling success....
7. Значение идиомы nothing succeeds like success[nothing succeeds like success] Success in one thing makes successin other things easier; people like a successful person. — A proverb. The girls all like Bob because he is football captain. Nothingsucceeds like success....
8. Значение идиомы majority leader[majority leader] {n.} The leader of the political party with themost votes in a legislative house. The majority leader of the Houseof Representatives tried to get the members of his party to supportthe bill. Compare: MINORITY LEADER....
9. Значение идиомы make the most of[make the most of] {v. phr.} To do the most you can with; get themost from; use to the greatest advantage. She planned the weekendin town to make the most of it. George studied hard. He wanted tomake the most of his chance to learn. The teacher went out of theroom for five minutes and ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова successSuccess — успех, удача, процветание Перевод слова Military successes — военные успехи to achieve success — добиться успеха to have great success in life — преуспеть в жизни He is sure of Success. Он уверен в успехе. His plan was a Success. Его план удался. The Success repays hard work. Успех — это вознаграждение за ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы go to one’s head[go to one’s head] {v. phr.} 1. To make one dizzy. Beer and winego to a person’s head. Looking out the high window went to thewoman’s head. 2. To make someone too proud; make a person think he istoo important. Being the star player went to John’s head. Thegirl’s fame as a movie actress went ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы call for[call for] {v.} 1. To come or go to get. John called for Mary to take her to the dance. Syn.: PICK UP. 2. To need; require. The cake recipe calls for two cups of flour. Success in school calls for much hard study....
13. Значение идиомы come through[come through] {v.}, {informal} To be equal to a demand; meet trouble or a sudden need with success; satisfy a need. When the baseball team needed a hit, Willie came through with a double. John needed money for college and his father came through....
14. Price of PublicityIn other words publicity is public notice or attention. Many people dream of being famous. They admire different celebrities whose photographs are published on almost every page of many newspapers and magazines, who appear in numerous talk shows and act in different films. The mass media have created ‘the cult of celebrity’. Some actors, singers ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы ease off[ease off] or [ease up] {v.} To make or become less nervous; relax;work easier. When the boss realized that John had been overworking, he eased off his load. With success and prosperity, Mr. Smith wasable to ease off. Compare: LET UP....
16. Galsworthy John — Джон ГолсуорсиPopular American writer John Galsworthy was born in 1853. He attended a prestigeous school because his father wanted John to be a lawyer. Thus, John entered the Oxford University. But some time later be told his father about his wish to become a writer. His literally career began at the age of seventeen when he ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы cut one’s throat[cut one’s throat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To spoil one’s chances; ruin a person. He cut his own throat by his carelessness. The younger men in the company were cutting each other’s throats in their eagerness to win success. John cut Freddie’s throat with Mary by telling her lies....
18. Значение идиомы odds are against[odds are against] {v. phr.} The likelihood of success is notprobable; the chances of success are poor. The odds are against hergetting here before Monday....
19. Перевод слова AmericaAmerica — Америка Перевод слова Equinoctial America — экваториальная Америка on a visit to South America — во время посещения Южной Америки bank america — американский банк The idea came from America. Идея пришла из Америки. New-York is the gateway to America. Нью-Йорк — ворота в Америку....
20. Значение идиомы in the long run[in the long run] {adv. phr.} In the end; in the final result. John knew that lie could make a success of the little weekly paper inthe long run. You may make good grades by studying only beforeexaminations, but you will succeed in the long run only by studyinghard every day....
21. Значение идиомы on the road[on the road] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Traveling; moving from oneplace to another. When we go on vacation, we take a lunch to eatwhile on the road. Mr. Smith is on the road for his insurancecompany. 2. Changing; going from one condition to another. Marywas very sick for several weeks, but now she is ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы out of one’s shell[out of one’s shell] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Out of one’sbashfulness or silence; into friendly conversation. — Usually usedafter «come». John wouldn’t come out of his shell and talk to theboys and girls at the party. The other girls tried to draw Ellaout of her shell, but without success. Contrast: IN ONE’S SHELL....
23. Значение идиомы lucky star[lucky star] {n.} A certain star or planet which, by itself or withothers, is seriously or jokingly thought to bring a person good luckand success in life. John was born under a lucky star. Ted wasunhurt in the car accident, for which he thanked his lucky stars....
24. Значение идиомы John Hancock[John Hancock] or [John Henry] {n.}, {informal} Your signature;your name in writing. The man said, «Put your John Hancock on thispaper.» Joe felt proud when he put his John Henry on his veryfirst driver’s license....
25. Перевод слова achieveAchieve — добиваться, достигать Перевод слова To achieve victory — одержать победу to achieve the impossible — добиться невозможного to achieve harmony — достигать согласия His words Achieved their object. Его слова достигли своей цели. A diet that Achieves dramatic results Диета, которая помогает достичь значительных результатов. He hoped to Achieve fame and fortune. Он ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы carry a torch[carry a torch] or [carry the torch] {v. phr.} 1. To show great and unchanging loyalty to a cause or a person. Although the others gave up fighting for their rights, John continued to carry the torch. 2. {informal} To be in love, usually without success or return. He is carrying a torch for Anna, ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы harp away at[harp away at] or [on] {v.} To mention again and again. In hiscampaign speeches, Jones harps on his rival’s wealth and powerfulfriends....
28. Значение идиомы hold on[hold on] {v.} 1. To keep holding tightly; continue to holdstrongly. As Ted was pulling on the rope, it began to slip and Earlcried, «Hold on, Ted!» Syn.: HANG ON. 2. To wait and not hang up atelephone; keep a phone for later use. Mr. Jones asked me to holdon while he spoke to his ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы keep one’s shirt on[keep one’s shirt on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To calm down; keep fromlosing your temper or getting impatient or excited. Bob got veryangry when John accidentally bumped into him, but John told him tokeep his shirt on. — Usually used as a command; may be consideredimpolite. John said to Bob, «Keep your shirt on.» Contrast: GETONE’S ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы strike it rich[strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or alarge vein of minerals to be mined, or a buried treasure. The oldprospector panned gold for years before he struck it rich. 2. Tobecome rich or successful suddenly or without expecting to. Everyone wanted to buy one of the new gadgets, and their inventorstruck ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы hitch one’s wagon to a star[hitch one’s wagon to a star] {v. phr.} To aim high; follow a greatambition or purpose, In trying to be a famous pianist, Mary hadhitched her wagon to a star. John hitched his wagon to a star anddecided to try to become President....
32. Перевод идиомы John Doe / Jane Doe, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Идиома: John Doe / Jane Doe Перевод: имя, употребляющееся по отношению к неизвестному или среднестатистическому человеку; при этом John Doe употребляется по отношению к лицу мужского пола, Jane Doe — по отношению к лицу женского пола Пример: The application forms use the name «John Doe» as the name of ... Читать далее...
33. There is no place like homeThe charms and pleasures of domestic life are known to everyone. Just go out to another town to see your relative, and there you will be secretly pining for your home, sweet home. You will remember the delightful evenings you passed around the fireside. It will be delightful to recall the scene of your father ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы subject to[subject to] {adj. phr.} 1. Under the government or control of; inthe power of. The English colonies in America were subject to theEnglish king. The principal and the teachers of a school aresubject to the school board. 2. Likely to get or have; liable. John is in rather poor health and is subject to colds. ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод идиомы John Henry / John Hancock, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: John Henry / John Hancock Перевод: собственноручная подпись Пример: Please sign your John Henry here and we will process your order right away. Пожалуйста, поставьте здесь свою подпись и мы сразу же обработаем ваш заказ....
36. A man is walking along one day and he comes upon a ladderA man is walking along one day and he comes upon a ladder. Looking up, he sees that the ladder disappears into the clouds. Curious, he begins to climb. Before long, he is *in* the clouds. He looks around and sees the most horribly ugly woman he has ever seen in his life. Obese, snaggle-toothed, ... Читать далее...
37. Only in AmericaOnly in America…can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance… Only in America…are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink… Only in America…do people order double cheese burgers, a large fry, and a diet coke… Only in America…do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to ... Читать далее...
38. 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 ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы stand for[stand for] {v.} 1. To be a sign of; make you think of; mean. The letters «U. S. A.» stand for «United States of America.» Thewritten sign «=» in an arithmetic problem stands for «equals.» Ourflag stands for our country. The owl stands for wisdom. 2. Tospeak in favor of something, or show that you ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы possessed of[possessed of] {adj. phr.}, {formal} In possession of; having;owning. He was possessed of great wealth. He was possessed ofgreat self-confidence....