Значение идиомы sharp as a tack

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1. Значение идиомы go sit on a tack[go sit on a tack] {v.}, {slang} Shut up and go away; stopbothering. — Usually used as a command and considered rude. Henrytold Bill to go sit on a tack. Compare: GO JUMP IN THE LAKE....
2. Значение идиомы look sharp[look sharp] {v.} To be alert; be very attentive; keep a closewatch. It pays to look sharp in traffic. The guide told us tolook sharp because there were rattlesnakes around....
3. Перевод слова sharpSharp — острый, отточенный, острие Перевод слова Sharp bend — крутой изгиб sharp blade — острое лезвие sharp eye — острый взгляд the sharp of the hand — ребро ладони I felt a Sharp pain in my lower back. Я почувствовал острую боль в нижней части спины. John’s tone was Sharp. Тон Джона был резким. ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы tack on[tack on] {v. phr.} To append; add. We were about to sign thecontract when we discovered that the lawyer had tacked on a codicilthat was not acceptable to us....
5. Перевод сленгового выражения sharp, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: sharp Перевод: если употрябляется по отношению к людям, то означает «умный, сообразительный, неглупый», если используется по отношению к одежде, то означает «стильный, хорошего покроя, хорошосшитый, высококачественный» Пример: I put on my new suit. I looked sharp. Я надел свой новый костюм. Я выглядел очень стильно....
6. Синонимы к слову «умный» (clever), лексика и слова по темеСlever – умный Smart – толковый, умный Intelligent – образованный. разумный Bright – смышленый Wise – мудрый Ingenious – гениальный Witty – остроумный Sharp – смышленый Brainy – мозговитый Brilliant – блестящий Shrewd – проницательный Quick-witted – понятливый Astute – сообразительный Gifted – одаренный Talented – талантливый Literate – грамотный Canny – благоразумный Sensible – ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы trick of the trade[trick of the trade] {n. phr.}, {usually in plural}, {informal} 1.A piece of expert knowledge; a smart, quick, or skillful way ofworking at a trade or job. Mr. Olson spent years learning thetricks of the trade as a carpenter. Any one can learn how to hangwallpaper, but only an expert can show you the tricks ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы quick on the trigger[quick on the trigger] or [trigger happy] {adj. phr.} Ready toshoot without warning; fast with a gun. He’s a dangerous criminalquick on the trigger. 2. {informal} Fast at answering questions orsolving problems. In class discussions John is always quick on thetrigger....
9. Значение идиомы once-over[once-over] {n.}, {slang} 1. A quick look; a swift examination ofsomeone or something. — Usually used with «give» or «get». The newboy got the once-over from the rest of the class when he came in. Bob gave his paper the once-over before handing it in. 2. or[once-over-lightly] A quick or careless job, especially of cleaning ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы lounge lizard[lounge lizard] {n. phr.} A well-dressed male fortune hunter whosits around in bars and other public places, and attends many socialevents to try to pick up wealthy women through smart conversation. Harry has the reputation of being a lounge lizard; he is looking fora rich wife....
11. Перевод слова smartSmart — сообразительный, толковый; сильный, значительный Перевод слова A smart few — довольно большое число smart punishment — суровое наказание smart person — умный человек You’re looking very Smart. Вы выглядите очень умным. She was Smart to refuse. У нее хватило ума отказать. Poodles are said to be Smart dogs. Как говорят, пудели — умные ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова quickQuick — быстрый, скорый Перевод слова Quick change — быстрые изменения to dash off a quick cable — отправить срочную телеграмму at the double-quick — бегом, беглым шагом Be Quick! Давай быстрей! That was Quick work! Вот это быстро сработано! He is a Quick learner. Он быстро все схватывает....
13. Значение идиомы road test[road test] {n.} 1. A test to see if you can drive a car. Jimtook the road test and got his driver’s license last week. 2. A testto see if a car works all right on the road. Most new cars aregiven road tests before they are put on the market. After herepaired the car, ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы get to first base[get to first base] or [reach first base] {v. phr.} To make a goodstart; really begin; succeed, Joe had a long paper to write forhistory class, but when the teacher asked for it, Joe hadn’t got tofirst base yet. Suppose Sam falls in love with Betty. Can he evenget to first base with her? George ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы dress up[dress up] {v.} 1a. To put on best or special clothes. Billy hated being dressed up and took off his best suit as soon as he got home from church. 1b. To put on a costume for fun or clothes for a part in a play. Mary was dressed up to play Cinderella in her ... Читать далее...
16. Перевод идиомы dressed to the nines / dressed to the teeth, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: dressed to the nines / dressed to the teeth Перевод: быть очень элегантно одетым; быть одетым очень модно, очень стильно Пример: The movie stars were dressed to the nines during the awards ceremony. Звезды кино были разодеты очень по-модному во время церемонии награждения....
17. Перевод идиомы get dressed up, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get dressed up Перевод: наряжаться, надевать свою лучшую одежду Пример: I usually get dressed up when I go to a nice restaurant. Обычно я получше одеваюсь, когда иду в хороший ресторан....
18. Значение идиомы meatball[meatball] {n.}, {slang} A dull, boring, slow-witted, oruninteresting person. You’ll never get an interesting story out ofthat meatball — stop inviting him....
19. Значение идиомы touch to the quick[touch to the quick] {v. phr.} To hurt someone’s feelings verydeeply; offend. His remark about her lack of education touched herto the quick....
20. Значение идиомы keep after[keep after] {v.}, {informal} To speak to about somethingagain and again; remind over and over again. Some pupils will dosloppy work unless the teacher keeps after them to write neatly. Sue’s mother had to keep after her to clean her bedroom....
21. Cheating on a TestOscar: What are you doing? Elena: I’m getting ready for the test. Oscar: By writing the answers on a cheat sheet? You’re not going To get away with That. Elena: I got a “D” on the last test and I have to do better on this one. If I don’t get at least a “B,” ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы except for[except for] or {formal} [but for] {prep.} 1. With the exceptionof; if were left out; omitting. Exceptfor John, the whole class passed the test. 2. Without. I’d havebeen lost but for you....
23. Значение идиомы quick study[quick study] {n. phr.} One who acquires new skills and habits inrecord time. Sue is new at her job but people have confidence inher because she is a quick study....
24. Значение идиомы half an eye[half an eye] {n. phr.} A slight glance; a quick look. Thesubstitute teacher could see with half an eye that she was going tohave trouble with the class. While Mary was cooking she kept halfan eye on the baby to see that he didn’t get into mischief....
25. Talking About IntelligenceAndre: Mom, I can’t believe I got Stuck with Matt as my Lab partner in school. Josephine: Matt? Do I know Matt? Andre: He lives down the street. He’s Mr. and Mrs. Kemp’s son. He’s a total Airhead. Josephine: Oh, I remember him. He was at your birthday party. Andre: Yeah, when I was nine ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова testTest — тест, испытание, проверка Перевод слова Nuclear tests — ядерные испытания strength test — испытание на прочность test in arithmetic — контрольная работа по арифметике a severe test of character — серьезное испытание характера He was put to Test. Его подвергли испытанию. How difficult was the Test? Насколько сложным был тест? He tubed every ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы third class[third class] {n.} 1. The third best or highest group; the classnext after the second class. Mary won the pie-making contest in thethird class, for the youngest girls. 2. Mail that is printed, otherthan magazines and newspapers that are published regularly, andpackages that are not sealed and weigh less than a pound. Thecompany uses third ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы screen test[screen test] {n.} A short movie made to see if an actor or actressis good enough or the right one to play a part. Ellen acted well onthe stage, but she failed her screen test....
29. Значение идиомы fast buck[fast buck] or [quick buck] {slang} Money earned quickly andeasily, and sometimes dishonestly. You can make a fast buck at thegolf course by fishing balls out of the water trap. He isn’tinterested in a career; he’s just looking for a quick buck....
30. Перевод идиомы quick on the uptake, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: quick on the uptake Перевод: быстро соображать, понимать что-либо Пример: The student is quick on the uptake and understands most scientific theories very quickly. Этот студент очень быстро соображает и легко понимает самые сложные научные теории....
31. Перевод идиомы quick as a wink, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: quick as a wink Перевод: очень быстро Пример: The woman turned around and quick as a wink her purse was stolen. Женщина обернулась, и у нее очень быстро украли сумку....
32. 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 ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод идиомы cut someone to the quick / cut someone to the bone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cut someone to the quick / cut someone to the bone Перевод: больно задеть кого-либо, глубоко обидеть, оскорбить чьи-либо чувства Пример: The woman cut her friend to the quick when she criticized her new clothes. Женщина глубоко обидела свою подругу, когда она раскритиковала ее новую одежду....
34. Значение идиомы first class[first class] {n.} 1. The first rank; the highest class; the bestgroup. The pianist was quite good but he was not in the firstclass. 2. The most expensive or comfortable class of travel; the bestor one of the best groups in which to travel, especially by ship, train, or airplane. Most people can’t afford the ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод идиомы quick as a flash, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: quick as a flash Перевод: очень быстро; быстро, как молния Пример: I was able to get out of the house as quick as a flash and go to work. Я смог очень быстро выйти из дома и пойти на работу....
36. Перевод идиомы acid test, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: acid test Перевод: испытание, тест, в котором ответы, заключения, не подвергаются сомнению Пример: The problem was an acid test of your faith in the new manager. Проблема заключалась в твоей полной вере в нового менеджера....
37. Значение идиомы busy work[busy work] {n.} Work that is done not to do or finish anything important, but just to keep busy. When the teacher finished all she had to say it was still a half hour before school was over. So she gave the class a test for busy work....
38. Значение идиомы high-class[high-class] {adj.} Of the best quality; very good; superior. — Avoided by many careful speakers. When Mr. Brown got a raise inpay, Mrs. Brown started to look for a high-class apartment. Mrs. Smith always gets her clothing at high-class shops. Mr. Jonesalways gets his office workers from Burns Agency because they havehigh-class help. Compare: FIRST-CLASS....
39. Значение идиомы mind like a steel trap[mind like a steel trap] {n. phr.} A very quick and understandingmind, which is quick to catch an idea. Henry is not fond of sports, but he has a mind like a steel trap. A successful lawyer must havea mind like a steel trap....
40. Перевод сленгового выражения dressed to kill, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: dressed to kill Перевод: одетый в модную одежду; одетый в самое стильное и утонченное одеяние Пример: Holly is really dressed to kill — everyone in the room is looking at her! Холли потрясно выглядит — все в этой комнате смотрят на нее! Tina was dressed to kill for her date on Saturday night. ... Читать далее...