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Значение идиомы set foot
[set foot] {v. phr.} To step; walk; go. – Used with a negative.
She would not let him set foot across her threshold.
She told theboy not to set foot out of the house until he had finished supper.
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- Значение идиомы foot [foot] See: AT ONE’S FEET, COLD FEET, DEAD ON ONE’S FEET, DRAGONE’S FEET, FROM HEAD TO FOOT, GET OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT, GET ONE’SFEET WET, HAND AND FOOT, KEEP ONE’S FEET, KNOCK OFF ONE’S FEET, LANDON ONE’S FEET, LET GRASS GROW UNDER ONE’S FEET, ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE, ON FOOT, ON ONE’S FEET, […]...
- Значение идиомы foot in the door [foot in the door] {n. phr.}, {informal} The first step towardgetting or doing something; a start toward success; opening. Don’tlet Jane get her foot in the door by joining the club or soon she’llwant to be president....
- Значение идиомы on foot [on foot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. By walking. Sally’s bicyclebroke and she had to return home on foot. 2. Being planned. Thereporter said that a civil rights demonstration was on foot. Planshave been set on foot for a party for Miss Jackson, because she isretiring....
- Значение идиомы put one’s foot down [put one’s foot down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take a decidedstand; be stubborn in decision. John didn’t want to practice hispiano lesson, but his teacher put his foot down. When it came tosmoking pot at parties, our parents put their foot down....
- Значение идиомы wait on hand and foot [wait on hand and foot] {v. phr.} To serve in every possible way;do everything for. Sally is spoiled because her motherwaits on her hand and foot. The gentlemen had a valet to wait onhim hand and foot. Compare: HAND AND FOOT....
- Значение идиомы hand and foot [hand and foot] {adv. phr.} 1. So that the hands and feet cannot beused. – Used with “bind” or a synonym. The robbers bound him handand foot and left him on the floor. 2. So that no tree action ispossible. – Used with “bind” or a synonym. If Mr. Jones signs thatpaper, he will be […]...
- Значение идиомы put one’s foot in it [put one’s foot in it] or [put one’s foot in one’s mouth] {v. phr.}, {informal} To speak carelessly and rudely; hurt another’sfeelings without intending to; make a rude mistake. He put his footin it with his remark about self-made men because Jones was one ofthem. She put her foot in her mouth with her joke […]...
- Значение идиомы one foot in the grave [one foot in the grave] {n. phr.} Near to death. The dog isfourteen years old, blind, and feeble. He has one foot in the grave. Grandfather has never been sick a day in his life, but Mother caresfor him as if he had one foot in the grave....
- Перевод слова foot Foot – ступня, нога, основание Перевод слова At the foot of the bed – в ногах кровати the foot of a ladder – основание лестницы non-kicking foot – опорная нога My Foot hurts. Моя ступня болит. They came on Foot. Они пришли пешком. Stop wiggling your Foot. Не качай ногой....
- Значение идиомы not to touch with a ten-foot pole [not to touch with a ten-foot pole] {v. phr.} Toconsider something completely undesirable or uninteresting. Somepeople won’t touch spinach with a ten-foot pole. Kids who wouldn’ttouch an encyclopedia with a ten-foot pole love to find informationwith this computer program....
- Значение идиомы put one’s best foot forward [put one’s best foot forward] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to makea good impression; try to make a good appearance; do one’s best. During courtship, it is natural to put your best foot forward. When Ted applied for the job he put his best foot forward....
- Значение идиомы get off on the wrong foot [get off on the wrong foot] {v. phr.} To make a bad start; beginwith a mistake. Peggy got off on the wrong foot with her newteacher; she chewed gum in class and the teacher didn’t like it....
- Перевод идиомы foot the bill, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: foot the bill Перевод: оплачивать счет, платить за что-либо Пример: The company will foot the bill for my move to Paris. Компания оплатит мой переезд в Париж....
- Перевод слова supper Supper – ужин Перевод слова To have supper – ужинать to make supper – готовить ужин to serve supper – подавать ужин What did they discuss at Supper? О чем они говорили за ужином? What was served for Supper? Что было на ужин? We took a walk after Supper. Мы совершили прогулку после ужина....
- Перевод идиомы not set foot somewhere, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: not set foot somewhere Перевод: не ступать куда-либо, не ходить куда-либо Пример: We did not set foot in the old factory that we passed on our hike. Мы не заходили на старый завод, который мы прошли во время нашей прогулки....
- Перевод идиомы set foot (somewhere), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: set foot (somewhere) Перевод: ступать куда-либо, заходить куда-либо Пример: I have never set foot in that restaurant and I never will in the future. Я никогда не был в том ресторане и никогда не побываю там в будущем....
- Перевод идиомы be off on the wrong foot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: be off on the wrong foot Перевод: начать что-либо не самым лучшим образом, начать что-либо плохо, неудачно, неблагополучно Пример: I tried to talk to my new neighbor but it seems that we are off on the wrong foot already. Я пытался поговорить с моим соседом, но, похоже, что наши отношения уже не сложились....
- Перевод идиомы get one’s foot in the door, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get one’s foot in the door Перевод: сделать первый шаг к достижению цели; начать выполнение чего-либо, что приведет к успеху в будущем Пример: I was able to get my foot in the door of the banking industry when I found a job at a bank. Мне удалось начать свой путь в банковской отрасли, когда […]...
- Перевод идиомы shoot oneself in the foot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: shoot oneself in the foot Перевод: сделать ошибку, сделать что-либо глупое, что еще больше усугубляет ситуацию; навредить самому себе Пример: If you want the job, don’t be late for the interview. Don’t shoot yourself in the foot. Если тебе нужна эта работа, не опаздывай на собеседование. Не навреди сам себе....
- Перевод идиомы get off on the wrong foot (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get off on the wrong foot (with someone or something) Перевод: неудачно, плохо начать что-либо, или какие-либо отношения с кем-либо Пример: I got off on the wrong foot with my boss and our relationship is not good. Я неудачно начал свое знакомство с начальником, и сейчас у нас не очень хорошие отношения....
- Перевод идиомы put one’s foot in one’s mouth / put one’s put in it, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put one’s foot in one’s mouth / put one’s put in it Перевод: сказать что-либо не к месту; сказать оплошность, глупость, грубость, бестактность, и т. п. Пример: I put my foot in my mouth and said that I did not like fish just before my friend served me fish for dinner. Я не к […]...
- Перевод идиомы put one’s best foot forward, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put one’s best foot forward Перевод: стараться произвести хорошее впечатление на других, быть на высоте, показать себя с лучшей стороны Пример: I tried to put my best foot forward during the job interview. Во время собеседования при приеме на работу я старался показать себя с лучшей стороны....
- Значение идиомы walk over [walk over] or [walk all over] or [step all over] {v. phr.}{informal} To make do whatever you wish; make selfish useof; treat like a slave; impose upon. Jill is so friendly andhelpful that people walk all over her. We wanted the man’sbusiness, so we let him step all over us. Compare: TAKE ADVANTAGE OF....
- Значение идиомы step on it [step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on thegas pedal to make a car go faster. Be very careful when you step onthe gas. Don’t go too fast. Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal}To go faster; hurry. Step on it, or we’ll be late for school. John […]...
- Dealing With Foot Problems Walt: What are you doing? Francesca: I’m selecting and organizing my photos for a Presentation. Walt: Oh, can I see? All of these photos are of feet! Francesca: Well, I am a Podiatrist and I’m giving a talk about foot conditions. Walt: Ew, some of these are really Disgusting! Francesca: You’re looking at some of […]...
- Значение идиомы foot the bill [foot the bill] {v. phr.} To cover the expenses of; pay forsomething. The bride’s father footed two-thirds of the bill for hixdaughter’s wedding. Compare: PICK UP THE TAB....
- Диалог на английском языке с переводом “How long does it take on foot” Tina Тина Excuse me, officer. I’m lost. How do I get to the new shopping mall? Извините, офицер. Я заблудилась. Как попасть в новый торговый центр? Police officer Офицер полиции You’re pretty far from there. I hope you are not in a hurry. Это довольно далеко отсюда. Надеюсь, вы не спешите. Tina Тина No, I […]...
- Пословица / поговорка the shoe is on the other foot – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: the shoe is on the other foot Перевод: положение изменилось; обстоятельства изменились Пример: The supervisor treated the employees badly but now the shoe is on the other foot and his new boss treats him badly. Этот менеджер плохо обращался со служащими, но сейчас обстоятельства изменились, и его новый начальник плохо обращается с […]...
- Значение идиомы talk back [talk back] also [answer back] {v.} {informal} To answer rudely;reply in a disrespectful way; be fresh. When the teacher told theboy to sit down, he talked back to her and said she couldn’t makehim. Mary talked back when her mother told her to stop watchingtelevision; she said, “I don’t have to if I don’t want […]...
- Значение идиомы out of step [out of step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in step; not matchingstrides or keeping pace with another or others. George alwaysmarches out of step with the music. 2. Out of harmony; not keepingup. – Often followed by “with”. Just because you don’t smoke, itdoesn’t mean you are out of step with other boys and […]...
- Значение идиомы covered-dish supper [covered-dish supper] or [potluck supper] A meal to which each guest brings a share of the food. Dolly made a chicken casserole for the covered-dish supper....
- Значение идиомы be off [be off] {v. phr.} 1. {v.} To be in error; miscalculate. The estimator was off by at least 35% on the value of the house. 2. {v.} To leave. Jack ate his supper in a hurry and was off without saying goodbye. 3. {adj.} Cancelled; terminated. The weather was so bad that we were told […]...
- Перевод слова step Step – шаг, шагать, ступенька Перевод слова The bottom step – нижняя ступенька at every step – на каждом шагу to step short – оступиться; сделать ложный шаг He Stepped back to let me through. Он отступил назад, чтобы дать мне пройти. You’re Stepping on my foot. Вы наступили мне на ногу. He hastened his […]...
- Значение идиомы get going [get going] {v.}, {informal} 1. To excite; stir up and make angry. The boys’ teasing gets John going. Talking about her frecklesgets Mary going. 2. or {chiefly British} [get cracking] To begin tomove; get started. The teacher told Walter to get going on hishistory lesson. The foreman told the workmen to get cracking. Let’s get […]...
- Перевод идиомы step-by-step, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: step-by-step Перевод: шаг за шагом, постепенно Пример: My grandfather has made a great effort and step-by-step he has learned how to use a computer. Мой дедушка сильно постарался, и постепенно научился пользоваться компьютером....
- Not a foot An extremely drunk man looking for a whorehouse stumbles into a Podiatrist’s office instead and weaves over to the receptionist. Without looking up, she waves him over to the examination bed and says, “Stick it through that curtain.” Looking forward to something kinky, the drunk pulls out his penis and sticks it through the crack […]...
- Значение идиомы sing for one’s supper [sing for one’s supper] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have to work forwhat one desires. I realized a long time ago that I had to sing formy supper if I wanted to get ahead in my profession....
- Перевод слова negative Negative – отрицательный, негативный Перевод слова Negative answer – отрицательный ответ negative sign – знак минус negative evidence – отсутствие положительных доказательств negative influence – дурное влияние The feedback about the new product was all Negative. Отзыв о новом продукте был целиком негативный. The pregnancy test was Negative. Тест на беременность был отрицательным. A Negative […]...
- HOW TO COOK A TURKEY! HOW TO COOK A TURKEY! (The Thanksgiving Special) Step 1:Go buy a turkey Step 2: Take a drink of whiskey (scotch) of JD Step 3: Put turkey in the oven Step 4: Take another 2 drinks of whiskey Step 5: Set the degree at 375 ovens Step 6: Take 3 more whiskeys of drink Step […]...
- Значение идиомы step into one’s shoes [step into one’s shoes] {v. phr.} To do what someone else usuallydoes after he has stopped doing it. When Bill’s father died, Billhad to step into his father’s shoes to support his mother. A coachtrains the junior varsity to step into the shoes of the members of thevarsity team when they graduate. When the boss […]...