Значение идиомы sell down the river

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1. Значение идиомы sell out[sell out] {v.} 1a. To sell all of a certain thing which a storehas in stock. In the store’s January white sale the sheets andpillowcases were sold out in two days. 1b. To sell all the stock andclose the store; go out of business. The local hardware store soldout last month and was replaced by ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы sell short[sell short] {v.} To think less good orvaluable than is true; underestimate. Don’t sell the team short;the players are better than you think. Some teachers sold Johnshort....
3. Фразовый глагол sell out — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: sell out Фразовый глагол: sell out разг. Перевод: предать, сдать кого-либо Пример: He sold out his best friend and told his boss that he was the one to blame. Он сдал своего лучшего друга и рассказал начальнику, что это он во всем виноват....
4. Перевод слова sellSell — продавать, торговать Перевод слова Sell in bulk — продавать оптом to sell the whole caboodle — продавать все вместе to sell like hot cakes — раскупаться, продаваться нарасхват Toni’s Selling her car for £700. Тони продает свою машину за 700 фунтов. She Sold me again. Опять она меня надула. Buy low and Sell ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова riverRiver — река, поток Перевод слова To throw a bridge across a river — перекинуть мост через реку to move by the river side — идти вдоль реки a river of lava — поток лавы The River floods. Река поднимается. They sailed down the River. Они поплыли вниз по реке. The River recedes. Вода в ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы sell one a bill of goods[sell one a bill of goods] {v. phr.} To persuade another to acquiresomething useless; defraud. We were sure sold a bill of goods whenAlfred persuaded us to buy his custom-built car for which replacementparts weren’t available anywhere....
7. Значение идиомы hard sell[hard sell] {n.}, {informal} A kind of salesmanship characterizedby great vigor, aggressive persuasion, and great eagerness on the partof the person selling something; opposed to «soft sell». Your hardsell turns off a lot of people; try the soft sell for a change, won’tyou?...
8. Значение идиомы sell one on[sell one on] {v. phr.} To persuade someone to do something. Wewere able to sell our wealthy uncle on the idea of having a jointfamily vacation in Hawaii....
9. Значение идиомы sell off[sell off] {v. phr.} To liquidate one’s holdings of certain setitems. The retired professor had to sell off his rare butterflycollection to meet his health expenses....
10. Перевод идиомы sell someone a bill of goods, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sell someone a bill of goods Перевод: обмануть кого-либо, заставить кого-либо поверить в неправду Пример: I believe that the salesman sold me a bill of goods and the product does not have much value. Я считаю, что продавец меня обманул, и эта вещь не имеет большой ценности....
11. Значение идиомы sell snow to the Eskimos[sell snow to the Eskimos] {v. phr.} To sell something to peoplewho already have a large quantity of the same or similar goods. MyAlaskan friend said, «One of the hottest businesses in Alaska isrefrigeration. You could say that I, as a refrigerator expert, amselling snow to the Eskimos.» See: CARRY COALS TO NEWCASTLE....
12. UPDATE: Another Major U. S. City Has Made It Mandatory For Pet Stores To Only Sell RescuesLawmakers in Beverly Hills are following Phoenix, Arizona’s lead. It is now illegal for pet stores in Beverly Hills to sell dogs and cats that are not from a shelter or rescue. Beverly Hills council member Lili Bosse told the Huffington Post: «I am the biggest animal lover and feel strongly about giving them a ... Читать далее...
13. A Jewish father has two kids who want to sell lemonadeA Jewish father has two kids who want to sell lemonade on the street corner for 15 cents a glass. He figures he’ll spend about 3 bucks on the ingredients, the kids will sell maybe 10 glasses and then drink the rest and get stomach aches. His eventual response: «Go stand on the corner for ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы give way[give way] {v.} 1. To go back; retreat. The enemy army is givingway before the cannon fire. Compare: FALL BACK. 2. To make room, getout of the way. The children gave way and let their mother throughthe door. Compare: MAKE WAY. 3. To lose control of yourself; loseyour courage or hope; yield. Mrs. Jones didn’t ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова enemyEnemy — враг Перевод слова To be sworn enemies — быть заклятыми врагами he is an enemy of our cause — он враг нашего дела he is no enemy to wine — шутл. он не прочь выпить The Enemy showed no mercy. Враги были беспощадны. The Enemy was in full flight. Враг поспешно отступал. They ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод идиомы sell someone or something short, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: sell someone or something short Перевод: недооценивать кого-либо или что-либо Пример: My friend is selling himself short when he thinks that he will not be able to find a good job. Мой друг недооценивает себя, когда думает, что он не сможет найти хорошую работу....
17. There was a gorilla sitting in a tree by a riverThere was a gorilla sitting in a tree by a river, when a lion came by for a cool drink. The gorilla thought to himself, «How funny would it be to screw the king of the jungle in the ass?» After a moment or two, the gorilla swung into action. He grabbed the lion and ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы fall back[fall back] {v.} To move back; go back. — Usually used with a groupas subject. The army fell back before their stubborn enemies. The crowd around the hurt boy fell back when someone shouted «Givehim air!» Compare: DROP BACK, GIVE WAY....
19. Перевод слова betrayBetray — предавать, изменять Перевод слова His voice betrayed him — голос выдал его to betray trust — обмануть доверие betray ignorance — показывать свое незнание He felt that she had Betrayed him. Он чувствовал, что она предала его. The spy Betrayed his country Шпион предал свою страну She is very loyal and would never ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы dig in[dig in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To dig ditches for protection against an enemy attack. The soldiers dug in and waited for the enemy to come. 2a. To go seriously to work; work hard. John dug in and finished his homework very quickly. 2b. To begin eating. Mother set the food on the table and told ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова harmfulHarmful — вредный, пагубный Перевод слова Harmful consequences — пагубные последствия harmful news — тревожные новости harmful animal — вредное животное How can I shut out such Harmful thoughts? Как мне отогнать эти опасные мысли? It is hopeless trying to screen your child from the Harmful effects of television. Попытки оградить ребенка от пагубного влияния ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы snake in the grass[snake in the grass] {n. phr.}, {informal} A person who cannot betrusted; an unfaithful traitor; rascal. Did Harry tell you that? He’s a snake in the grass! Some snake in the grass told theteacher our plans....
23. Значение идиомы dispose of[dispose of] {v.} 1. To throw away; give away, or sell; get rid of. John’s father wants to dispose of their old house and buy a new one. The burglars had difficulty in disposing of the stolen jewelry. 2. To finish with; settle; complete. The boys were hungry, and quickly disposed of their dinner. The ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы turn over[turn over] {v.} 1. To roll, tip, or turn from one side to theother; overturn; upset. He’s going to turn over the page. Thebike hit a rock and turned over. 2, To think about carefully; toconsider. He turned the problem over in his mind for three daysbefore he did anything about it. 3. To give ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы palm off[palm off] {v.}, {informal} 1. To sell or give bypretending it is something more valuable; to sell or give by trickery. He palmed off his own painting as a Rembrandt. The salesmanpalmed off pine wood floors as oak. Syn.: FOB OFF, PASS OFF. 2. Todeceive by a trick or lie. He palmed his creditors offwith ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова criminalCriminal — преступный, криминальный, уголовный Перевод слова Criminal case — уголовное дело criminal code — уголовный кодекс criminal conspiracy — преступный заговор The judge put the Criminal away for ten years Судья приговорил преступника к десяти годам тюрьмы. Is there a case on in the Central Criminal Court? Рассматривается ли сейчас какое-либо дело в Центральном ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы tell off[tell off] {v.} 1. To name or count one by one and give somespecial duty to; give a share to. Five boy scouts were told off toclean the camp. 2. {informal} To speak to angrily or sharply; attackwith words; scold. Mr. Black got angry and told off the boss. Bobby kept pulling Sally’s hair; finally ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы sworn enemies[sworn enemies] {n. phr.} People or groups or nations that have along-standing dislike for each other. The Israelis and the Arabsused to be sworn enemies but hopefully they will sign a lasting peaceaccord....
29. Значение идиомы tell a thing or two[tell a thing or two] {v. phr.}, {informal} To tell in plain orangry words; scold. When John complained about the hard work, hisfather told him a thing or two. If Bert thinks he would like tojoin the army, I’ll tell him a thing or two that will make him changehis mind. Compare: BAWL OUT, GIVE ... Читать далее...
30. A blonde went to the appliance store saleA blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. «I would like to buy this TV,» she told the salesman. «Sorry we don’t sell to blondes,» he replied. She hurried home, dyed her hair, came back again and told the salesman, «I would like to buy this TV.» «Sorry we don’t sell ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы steal a march on[steal a march on] {v. phr.} To get ahead of someone by doing athing unnoticed; get an advantage over. The army stole a march onthe enemy by marching at night and attacking them in the morning. Jack got the job by getting up earlier than Bill. He stole a march onhim. Compare: GET THE JUMP ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth[eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth] A blow or injury should begiven back as hard as each one that is received; every crime or injuryshould be punished or paid back. In ancient times if a man’s eyewas put out by his enemy, he might get revenge by putting his enemy’seye out. ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы in stock[in stock] {adj. phr.} Having something ready to sell dr use; inpresent possession or supply; to be sold. The store had no more redshoes in stock, so Mary chose brown ones instead. Compare: IN STORE, ON HAND. Contrast: OUT OF STOCK....
34. Значение идиомы take off one’s hat to[take off one’s hat to] {v. phr.} To give honor, praise, andrespect to. He is my enemy, but I take off my hat to him for hiscourage. Compare: HAND IT TO....
35. Humor relating to IraqThe problem with the Iraqi army is that they were using Russian defense tactics: 1. Engage the enemy. 2. Draw him into your territory. 3. Wait until winter sets in. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы on sale[on sale] {adj. phr.} Selling for a special low price. Tomatosoup that is usually sold for sixty cents a can is now on sale forfifty cents. John and Mary couldn’t sell all of the lemonade attwenty cents a cup so they have it on sale for ten cents a cup....
37. Значение идиомы sold on[sold on] {adj.} Approving of; well disposed toward; convinced ofthe value of. When Japanese cars first appeared on the market Andywas hesitant to drive one but now he is sold on them....
38. Значение идиомы camp follower[camp follower] {n.} 1. A man or woman who goes with an army, not to fight but to sell something. Nowadays camp followers are not allowed as they were long ago. 2. A person who goes with a famous or powerful person or group in hope of profit. A man who runs for president has ... Читать далее...
39. 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....
40. Значение идиомы make a stand[make a stand] {v. phr.} 1. To take a firm position on an issue. He keeps talking about politics hut he never makes a stand for whathe believes in. 2. To take up a defensive position against the enemy. The retreating troops decided to make a stand by the river. Contrast: LAST DITCH, LAST STAND....