Значение идиомы shot in the arm

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1. Значение идиомы by a long shot [by a long shot] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By a big difference; by far. – Used to add emphasis. Bert was the best swimmer in the race, by a long shot. Often used with a negative. Tom isn’t the kind who would be fresh to a teacher, by a long shot. Our team didn’t win – […]...
2. Значение идиомы long shot [long shot] {n.} 1. A bet or other risk taken though not likely tosucceed. The horse was a long shot, but it came in and paid well. Jones was a long shot for mayor. The business long shot thatsucceeds often pays extremely well. 2. See: BY A LONG SHOT....
3. Значение идиомы shot through with [shot through with] Full of. His speech was shot through withpraise for the president. Jane’s letter was shot through withhints for a pony....
4. Перевод идиомы big shot / big gun, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: big shot / big gun Идиома: big shot / big gun разг. Перевод: важная и влиятельная фигура; большая “шишка” Пример: The man is a big shot in the oil and gas industry. Этот человек очень влиятелен в нефтегазовой отрасли....
5. Перевод идиомы a shot in the arm, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a shot in the arm Идиома: a shot in the arm разг. Перевод: поддержка; дополнительный стимул, стимулирующее средство Пример: My job search got a shot in the arm when the company president called me for an interview. Мой поиск работы получил поддержку, когда президент компании позвал меня на собеседование....
6. Перевод идиомы have a shot at something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have a shot at something Идиома: have a shot at something разг. Перевод: попытаться сделать что-либо, попробовать, сделать попытку Пример: He’s proven himself to be a talented actor and now he’s having a shot at directing his first play. Он доказал, что он талантливый актер, и теперь он пытается срежиссировать свою первую пьесу....
7. Значение идиомы take a shot at [take a shot at] {v. phr.} To try casually; attempt to do. “Canyou handle all these new book orders?” Tom asked. “I haven’t done itbefore,” Sally replied, “but I can sure take a shot at it.”...
8. Перевод идиомы take a shot at something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take a shot at something Идиома: take a shot at something Разг. Перевод: попытаться сделать что-либо, попробовать, сделать попытку Пример: I wasn’t sure of the answer, but I thought I’d take a shot at it anyway. Я не был уверен в ответе, но я подумал, что все равно попробую....
9. Значение идиомы shot in the dark [shot in the dark] {n. phr.} An attempt without much hope or chanceof succeeding; a wild guess. A was just a shot in the dark, but Igot the right answer to the teacher’s question....
10. Перевод идиомы a shot in the dark, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a shot in the dark Перевод: “выстрел наугад, вслепую”; попытка вслепую, догадка Пример: The attempt to find the small boy was a shot in the dark. Попытка найти маленького мальчика была “выстрелом наугад”. The whole theory is a shot in the dark – no-one will ever take us seriously. Вся теория – это лишь […]...
11. Значение идиомы call one’s shot [call one’s shot] {v. phr.} 1. To tell before firing where a bullet will hit. An expert rifleman can call his shot regularly. The wind was strong and John couldn’t call his shots. 2. or [call the turn] To tell in advance the result of something before you do it. Mary won three games in […]...
12. Перевод идиомы not by a long shot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: not by a long shot Перевод: ни в коем случае, вряд ли Пример: Not by a long shot was I able to find enough time to finish reading the book. Мне никак не удалось найти достаточно времени, чтобы дочитать эту книгу....
13. Перевод идиомы give something a shot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: give something a shot Перевод: попытаться, попробовать что-либо Пример: I plan to give golfing a shot during my summer holidays. Я собираюсь попробовать поиграть в гольф во время своего летнего отпуска....
14. Перевод идиомы a long shot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a long shot Перевод: маловероятное событие; что-либо, что маловероятно произойдет Пример: It was a long shot that he would get the job so he was very happy when he did get it. Было очень маловероятно, что он получит работу, поэтому он был просто счастлив, когда все же получил ее....
15. Перевод идиомы give something one’s best shot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: give something one’s best shot Перевод: очень постараться, сделать все возможное Пример: I plan to give the new job my best shot. Я намерен очень постараться на новой работе....
16. Значение идиомы mug shot [mug shot] {n. phr.} A police photograph showing the arrestedperson’s full face and profile. “Go over these mug shots,” SergeantO’Malley said, “and tell me if you find the person who held up theliquor store!”...
17. Значение идиомы foul shot [foul shot] {n.} A free throw given in basketball to a player whohas been fouled. Tony was given two foul shots when he was fouledwhile trying to shoot. Compare: FIELD GOAL 2, FREE THROW....
18. Значение идиомы rough-and-ready [rough-and-ready] {adj.} 1. Not finished in detail; not perfected;rough but ready for use now. We asked Mr. Brown how long it wouldtake to drive to Chicago and his rough-and-ready answer was two days. 2. Not having nice manners but full of energy and ability. Jim is arough-and-ready character; he’d rather fight than talk things over....
19. Значение идиомы put in an appearance [put in an appearance] also [make an appearance] {v. phr.} To bepresent, esp. for a short time; visit; appear. He put in anappearance at work, but he was too ill to stay. The president putin an appearance at several dances the evening after he was sworn in....
20. Значение идиомы on the wing [on the wing] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the air; while flying. The duck flew away, but John shot it on the wing. 2. {informal} Inconstant motion; always very busy. Susan was on the wing doingthings to get ready for her trip. Mr. Jones had a busy scheduleand his secretary had to catch him […]...
21. Значение идиомы shoot up [shoot up] {v.} 1. To grow quickly. Billy had always been asmall boy, but when he was thirteen years old he began to shoot up. 2. To arise suddenly. As we watched, flames shot up from the roofof the barn. 3. {informal} To shoot or shoot at recklessly; shoot andhurt badly. The cowboys got drunk […]...
22. Перевод слова appearance Appearance – появление, внешний вид Перевод слова Diseased appearance – нездоровый вид appearance of a book – выход книги из печати the time of the sun’s appearance – время появления /восхода/ солнца Her first Appearance was a success. Ее дебют был успешным. She has a complex about her Appearance. Она комплексует из-за своей внешности. It […]...
23. Перевод слова quit Quit – бросать, освобождаться Перевод слова To quit oneself of fear – избавиться от страха to quit the house – съехать с квартиры, переехать в другое место to quit work when the siren sounds – прекращать работу по сигналу сирены to quit a debt – выплатить долг I Quit school at 16. Я бросил школу […]...
24. The duffer muffed his tee shot into the woods The duffer muffed his tee shot into the woods, then hit into a few trees, then proceeded to hit across the fairway into another woods. Finally, after banging away several more times, he proceeded to hit into a sand trap. All the while, he’d noticed that the club professional had been watching. “What club should […]...
25. Значение идиомы sweet talk [sweet talk] 1. {n.}, {informal} Too much praise; flattery. Sometimes a girl’s better judgment is overcome by sweet talk. 2.{v.}, {informal} To get what you want by great praise; flatter. Polly could sweet talk her husband into anything....
26. Значение идиомы under fire [under fire] {adv. phr.} Being shot at or being attacked; hit byattacks or accusations; under attack. The soldiers stood firm underfire of the enemy. The principal was under fire for not sendingthe boys home who stole the car....
27. Значение идиомы go through hell and high water [go through hell and high water] {v. phr.}, {informal} To gothrough danger, or trouble. John is ready to go through hell andhigh water to help his chum. The soldiers went through hell andhigh water to capture the fort. Compare: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, THROUGH THE MILL....
28. Значение идиомы talk up [talk up] {v.} 1. To speak in favor or support of. Let’s talk upthe game and get a big crowd. 2. To speak plainly or clearly. Theteacher asked the student to talk up. Syn.: SPEAK UP. 3. {informal}To say what you want or think; say what someone may not like. Talkup if you want more […]...
29. Значение идиомы pep talk [pep talk] {n.}, {informal} A speech that makes people feel good sothey will try harder and not give up. The football coach gave theteam a pep talk. Mary was worried about her exams, but felt betterafter the teacher’s pep talk....
30. Значение идиомы talk turkey [talk turkey] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk about something in areally businesslike way; talk with the aim of getting things done. Charles said, “Now, let’s talk turkey about the bus trip. The factis, it will cost each student $1.50.” The father always spokegently to his son, but when the son broke the windshield of the […]...
31. Значение идиомы less than no time [less than no time] {n. phr.}, {informal} Very quickly. We canbe ready to go in less than no time. It took Sally less than notime to get dinner ready....
32. Значение идиомы talk through one’s hat [talk through one’s hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say somethingwithout knowing or understanding the facts; talk foolishly orignorantly. John said that the earth is nearer the sun in summer, but the teacher said he was talking through his hat....
33. Значение идиомы talk shop [talk shop] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk about things in your workor trade. Two chemists were talking shop, and I hardly understood aword they said....
34. Famous russian generals – Известные русские генералы All Russian people know these names, Alexander Suvorov and Michael Kutuzov. They are two famous generals. Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov was born in 1729. He was a noble, honest man, devoted to his country and his people. Suvorov took part in many wars. He had a lot of victories because he knew army life very well. […]...
35. Значение идиомы mark time [mark time] {v. phr.} 1. To move the feet up and down as inmarching, but not going forward. The officer made the soldiers marktime as a punishment. 2. To be idle; waiting for something to happen. The teacher marked time until all the children were ready for thetest. 3. To seem to be working or […]...
36. Значение идиомы keep one’s eye on the ball [keep one’s eye on the ball] {v. phr.} 1. To watch the ball at alltimes in a sport, usually in order to hit it or get it; not stopwatching the ball. Keep your eye on the baseball or you won’t beable to hit it. 2. {informal} To be watchful and ready; be wide-awakeand ready to […]...
37. Значение идиомы talk a blue streak [talk a blue streak] {v. phr.}, {informal} To talk on and on, usually very fast. Sue is a nice girl but after one drink she talksa blue streak and won’t stop....
38. Значение идиомы shoot one’s wad [shoot one’s wad] {v. phr.} {slang}, {colloquial} 1. To spend allof one’s money. We’ve shot our wad for the summer and can’t buy anynew garden furniture. 2. To say everything that is on one’s mind. Joe feels a lot better now that he’s shot his wad at the meeting....
39. Значение идиомы within call [within call] or [within hail] {adv. phr.} 1. Near enough to heareach other’s voices. When the two ships were within hail, theirofficers exchanged messages. Billy’s mother told him to staywithin call because supper was nearly ready. 2. In a place where youcan be reached by phone, radio, or TV and be called. The sick manwas […]...
40. Значение идиомы talk over [talk over] {v.} 1. To talk together about; try to agree about ordecide by talking; discuss. Tom talked his plan over with hisfather before he bought the car. The boys settled their argumentby talking it over. 2. To persuade; make agree or willing; talk andchange the mind of. Fred is trying to talk Bill over […]...