Значение идиомы self-possessed

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1. 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....
2. Перевод слова confidentConfident — уверенный Перевод слова Confident manner — уверенная манера confident smile — самоуверенная улыбка confident of victory — уверенный в победе We are Confident we have done nothing wrong. Мы уверены, что мы не сделали ничего дурного. I feel quite Confident about the future. Я достаточно уверен в своем будущем. I am Confident about ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы look like a million dollars[look like a million dollars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look welland prosperous; appear healthy and happy and lucky; look pretty andattractive. John came back from Florida driving a fine new car, tanned and glowing with health. He looked like a million dollars. Dressed in the new formal and in a new hairdo, Betty looked like ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы feel like a million[feel like a million] or [feel like a million dollars] {v. phr.},{informal} To be in the best of health and spirits. I feel like amillion this morning. He had a headache yesterday but feels like amillion dollars today. Compare: LOOK LIKE A MILLION....
5. Who is doing the work around here?The population of the United States was 180 million at the time of writing, but there are 64 million over 60 years of age, leaving 116 million to do the work. People under 21 total 59 million which leaves 57 million people to do the work. Because of the 31 million government employees, there are ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы Think big![Think big!] {v. phr.}, {informal} To believe in one’s ability, purpose, or power to perform or succeed. Be confident; be positive;tell yourself you are the greatest; above all, think big!...
7. Перевод слова millionMillion — миллион Перевод слова To count by the million — считать миллионами a quarter of a million men — четверть миллиона человек millions of people — миллионы людей He is worth over a Million. Его состояние больше миллиона. Armed robbers netted £316 Million. Вооруженные грабители захватили 316 млн. фунтов. The record sold a Million ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы look oneself[look oneself] {v. phr.} To appear self-possessed and well; look orseem in full possession of your abilities and in good health; toappear all right or normal. Mary had had a long illness, but nowshe looked quite herself again. It had been a big night, and UncleJohn had been drinking freely, but he looked entirely himself ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы scratch around for[scratch around for] {v. phr.} To search randomly for something. If you scratch around for a more reliable used car, maybe you’ll feelmore confident on the road....
10. Перевод идиомы one in a million / one in a thousand / one in a hundred, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: one in a million / one in a thousand / one in a hundred Перевод: уникальный, один из очень немногих; один на миллион Пример: I only had a one in a million chance of finding the ring that I had dropped into the lake. У меня был лишь один шанс из миллиона найти кольцо, ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы bite off more than one can chew[bite off more than one can chew] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to do more than you can; be too confident of your ability. He bit off more than he could chew when he agreed to edit the paper alone. He started to repair his car himself, but realized that he had bitten off more ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод идиомы feel like a million dollars, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: feel like a million dollars Перевод: чувствовать себя замечательно, самым лучшим образом Пример: I feel like a million dollars today so I think that I will go for a long walk. Сегодня я чувствую себя просто превосходно, поэтому, думаю, я отправлюсь на долгую прогулку....
13. Перевод идиомы million dollar question, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: million dollar question Перевод: вопрос на миллион долларов; важный или сложный вопрос, на который нет ответа Пример: «So will she marry him or not?» «That’s the million dollar question.» Ну так она на нем женится или нет? — Это вопрос на миллион долларов....
14. Got a second?God, I was wondering…how long is a million years to you?» God answered, «Son, a million years to me is like a second to you.» So the man asks, «God how much is a million dollars to you?» And God answered, «Son a million dollars to me is like one penny to you.» So the ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы do well by[do well by] {v. phr.} To benefit; help; treat exceptionally well. In his will Grandpa did well by all of his grandchildren and left each of them one million dollars....
16. Redneck wins lotteryA Redneck buys a ticket and wins the lottery. He goes to Austin to claim it where the man verifies his ticket number. The Redneck says «I want my $20 million.» To which the man replied, «No, sir. It doesn’t work that way. We give you a million today, and then you’ll get the rest ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы stars in one’s eyes[stars in one’s eyes] {n. phr.} 1. An appearance or feeling of verygreat happiness or expectation of happiness. Mary gets stars in hereyes when she thinks of her boyfriend. 2. A belief in the possibilityof quick and lasting reforms in people and life and an eagerness tomake such changes. Some inexperienced people get stars in ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы make believe[make believe] {v.} To act as if something is true while one knowsit is not; pretend. Let’s make believe we have a million dollars. Danny made believe he didn’t hear his mother calling....
19. Значение идиомы out on bail[out on bail] {adv. phr.} Released from prison because a securitydeposit known as «bail» has been put up by an individual or a bailbond broker. The murder suspect was out on a one million dollarbail awaiting trial....
20. 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....
21. Значение идиомы lump sum[lump sum] {n.} The complete amount; a total agreed upon and to bepaid at one time. The case was settled out of court with theplaintiff receiving a lump sum of half a million dollars for damages....
22. Значение идиомы son of a bitch[son of a bitch] or [sunuvabitch] also S. O. B. {n. phr.}, {vulgar},{avoidable} . Fellow, character, guy, individual. Negatively: Get out of here you filthy, miserablesunuvabitch! Positively: So you won ten million dollars at thelottery, you lucky son of a bitch! Compare: SON OF AGUN....
23. Значение идиомы bless one’s heart[bless one’s heart] {v. phr.} To thank someone; consider one the cause of something good that has happened. Aunt Jane, bless her heart, left me half a million dollars!...
24. Значение идиомы poor-mouth[poor-mouth] {v.} To be constantly complaining about one’s poverty;keep saying how one cannot afford the better things in life. UncleJack indulges in an awful lot of poor-mouthing, but we know that hehas half a million dollars stashed away in a secret savings account....
25. Значение идиомы over the top[over the top] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of the trenches and against theenemy. The plan was to spend the night in the trenches and go overthe top at dawn. Johnny found that he was braver than he thoughthe would be when his company went over the top. 2. Over the goal. Our goal was to ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы baloney[baloney] {n.}, {informal} Nonsense, unbelievable, trite, or trivial. John brags that he’s won the $10 million lottery, and I think it’s just a lot of baloney. «Will you marry Joe?» mother asked. «Baloney,» Susie answered with a disgusted look. Do you still believe all that baloney about socialism excluding free enterprise? Look at China and ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы drop in the bucket[drop in the bucket] {n. phr.} A relatively small amount; a small part of the whole. Our university needs several million dollars for its building renovation project; $50,000 is a mere drop in the bucket....
28. English and me — Английский и яEnglish belongs to the Teutonic or Germanic branch of the Indo-European family of the languages. It is only in the course of the last hundred years that English has become a world language. In Shakespeare’s time it was a provincial language of secondary importance with only 6 million native speakers. Nowadays English has become the ... Читать далее...
29. Satirical site The Onion is now worth more than most of the real news outlets it mocksSATIRICAL NEWS SITE The Onion — known for headlines like’World Death Rate Holding Steady at 100 Percent’ — has been valued at half a billion dollars, more than most of the news outlets it exists to mock. The biggest Spanish-language broadcaster in the US, Univision Communications, announced it has taken a 40% and controlling stake ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод слова terribleTerrible — ужасный, кошмарный, жуткий Перевод слова Terrible flirt — ужасная кокетка terrible nightmare — страшный сон terrible ordeal — ужасное испытание Rick’s a Terrible gossip. Рик ужасный сплетник. A Terrible rage possessed her. Страшный гнев овладел ею. His death will be a Terrible blow. Его смерть будет страшным ударом....
31. At the Russian War College, the general is a guest lecturerAt the Russian War College, the general is a guest lecturer and tells the class of officers that the session will focus on potential problems and the resulting strategies. One of the officers in the class begins by asking the first question, «Will we have to fight a World War Three?» «Yes, comrades, looks like ... Читать далее...
32. A Homeowners’ AssociationCuca: What possessed you to agree to become the head of the Homeowners’ association? Emiliano: I’m just tired of all of the Waste and not Having a say. Our Dues keep going up and there seems to be Special assessments every year. I’m not even sure the association is following the Bylaws anymore. I just ... Читать далее...
33. A fortunate twist of fateTwo brothers enlisting in the Army were getting their physicals. During the inspection, the doctor was surprised to discover that both of them possessed incredibly long, oversized penises. «How do you account for this?» he asked the brothers. «It’s hereditary, sir,» the older one replied. «I see,» said the doctor, writing in his file. «Your ... Читать далее...
34. Looks bad on resume cover letters1. I’m really keen to work for you, I hear the drugs are good. 2. I regret that I have no references. Unfortunately, every company I have worked for has since closed down. 3. I’ll kill myself if I don’t get a job. 4. I know where you live. 5. Any sentence beginning with «I ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова vastVast — обширный, громадный, безбрежный Перевод слова Vast depth — огромная глубина vast scheme — грандиозный замысел the vast ejection of ashes — мощный выброс пепла vast expanse of sand — бескрайняя песчаная гладь It makes a Vast difference. Это значительно меняет дело. He possessed a Vast store of knowledge. Он обладал огромным запасом знаний. ... Читать далее...
36. Million-dollar bill user pleads ignorance, blames TreasuryA woman who tried to use a fake $1 million bill to buy $1,675 worth of merchandise at Wal-Mart said it was all just a misunderstanding — she thought the bill was real. The United States Treasury does not make $1 million bills. «You can’t keep up with the U. S. Treasury,» said Alice Pike, ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод слова possessPossess — владеть, обладать Перевод слова To possess property — владеть имуществом to possess courage — обладать мужеством possess considerable merit — обладать значительным преимуществом Different workers Possess different skills. Разные работники обладают разными умениями и навыками. Neither of them Possessed a credit card. Ни у кого из них не было кредитной карты. Cats Possess ... Читать далее...
38. A couple was delighted when finally their long wait to adoptA couple was delighted when finally their long wait to adopt a baby came to an end. The adoption center called and told them they had a wonderful Japanese baby boy, and the couple took him without hesitation. On the way home from the adoption center, they stopped by the local college so they each ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод слова academicAcademic — академический, педагогический Перевод слова Academic career — научная карьера academic books — учебная литература academic interest — теоретический интерес He possessed no Academic qualifications. Он не обладал научной квалификаций. This was not an Academic exercise — soldiers’ lives were at risk. Это не было чисто теоретическим занятием — жизнь солдат была в опасности. ... Читать далее...
40. A profoundly ugly girl went to the psychiatristA profoundly ugly girl went to the psychiatrist. «My life is a mess, doctor,» she began, «I am so fucking hideous that no one will associate with me, touch me, or even talk to me. Can you help?» «Why, certainly! Helping people feel much better about themselves is my area of expertise. I can start ... Читать далее...