Значение идиомы shot in the dark

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1. Перевод идиомы a shot in the dark, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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 ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы stab in the dark[stab in the dark] {n. phr.} A random attempt or guess at somethingwithout previous experience or knowledge of the subject. «You’reasking me who could have hidden grandpa’s will,» Fred said. «I reallyhave no idea, but let me make a stab in the dark — I think my sisterHermione has it.»...
3. 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.»...
4. Перевод идиомы take a shot at something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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....
5. Значение идиомы in the dark[in the dark] {adj. phr.} 1. In ignorance; without information. John was in the dark about the job he was being sent to. If thegovernment controls the news, it can keep people in the dark on anytopic it chooses. Mary had a letter from Sue yesterday, but shewas left in the dark about Sue’s plans ... Читать далее...
6. 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....
7. 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 — ... Читать далее...
8. 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....
9. Перевод идиомы big shot / big gun, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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....
10. Перевод идиомы a shot in the arm, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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....
11. Перевод идиомы have a shot at something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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....
12. Значение идиомы shot in the arm[shot in the arm] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something inspiring orencouraging. The general’s appearance was a shot in the arm for theweary soldiers. We were ready to quit, but the coach’s talk was ashot in the arm....
13. Значение идиомы whistle in the dark[whistle in the dark] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to stay braveand forget your fear. Tom said he could fight the bully with onehand, but we knew that he was just whistling in the dark....
14. Перевод идиомы keep someone in the dark, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep someone in the dark Перевод: держать кого-либо в неведении (относительно планов, намерений, и т. п.) Пример: He always keeps us in the dark about his personal affairs. Он никогда нам ничего не рассказывает о своих личных делах....
15. Значение идиомы dark of the moon[dark of the moon] {n. phr.}, {literary} A time when the moon is not shining or cannot be seen. It was the dark of the moon when the scouts reached camp and they had to use flashlights to find their tents. Contrast: FULL OF THE MOON....
16. Перевод слова darkDark — темный, мрачный Перевод слова Dark day — хмурый день dark glasses — темные очки dark skin — смуглая кожа He arrived after Dark. Он приехал, когда было уже темно. It’s getting Dark. Становится темно. She has Dark hair. У нее темные волосы. Интересные факты Мем «темная сторона» (dark side) пришел из фантастической эпопеи ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы dark horse[dark horse] {n.}, {informal} A political candidate little known to the general voting public; a candidate who was not expected to run. Every once in a while a dark horse candidate gets elected President....
18. 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 ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод идиомы not by a long shot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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....
20. Перевод идиомы give something a shot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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....
21. Перевод идиомы a long shot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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....
22. Перевод идиомы give something one’s best shot, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: 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....
23. Перевод идиомы dark horse, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: dark horse Перевод: темная лошадка; политик-кандидат, о котором обществу мало что известно Пример: The woman candidate was a dark horse but she won the election easily. Кандидат-женщина была темной лошадкой, но она легко выиграла выборы....
24. 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!»...
25. Bell Labs Proves Existence of Dark SuckersFor years it has been believed that electric bulbs emitted light. However, recent information from Bell Labs has proven otherwise. Electric bulbs don’t emit light, they suck dark. Thus they now call these bulbs dark suckers. The dark sucker theory, according to a Bell Labs spokesperson, proves the existence of dark, that dark has mass ... Читать далее...
26. 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....
27. It’s dark in hereA woman takes a lover home during the day while her husband is at work. Her 9 year old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them and hides in the bedroom closet to watch. The woman’s husband also comes home. She puts her Lover in the closet, not realizing that the little boy is in there ... Читать далее...
28. Shopping with My WifeOne thing I Dread more than anything else is going Clothes shopping with my wife. It’s not that I don’t like helping her buy new clothes. It’s just that I have no Fashion sense. My wife always asks me, “What do you think of this one?” and I always answer with something like: “That’s nice” ... Читать далее...
29. Shopping with My WifeOne thing I Dread more than anything else is going Clothes shopping with my wife. It’s not that I don’t like helping her buy new clothes. It’s just that I have no Fashion sense. My wife always asks me, “What do you think of this one?” and I always answer with something like: “That’s nice” ... Читать далее...
30. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «I’m in the dark»Zainal Зейнел Why is there such a jam today? Почему здесь сегодня такая пробка? Osman Асман I’m in the dark as well. Я сам Ничего не знаю. Zainal Зейнел Try moving closer so I can get a better look. Попробуй подъехать ближе, чтобы получше все увидеть. Osman Асман Oh no! Look, a car has turned ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод слова guessGuess — гадать, догадываться, предполагать Перевод слова Scientific guess — научное предположение guess who did it! — догадайтесь, кто это сделал! I can guess your answer — я предвижу ваш ответ We may only Guess when it all began. Можно только догадываться, когда все это началось. I’d Guess she is thirty-something. Ей, наверное, немного за ... Читать далее...
32. Fucking bearOnes there was a wild-wild bear. He went through the wild dark fores an? drank beer, so he was drunk. — People don’t understand me, fucking people… I want to fuck them… i wanna fuck all the mankind! A second latter a wild hunter fucked a wild bear into his ass…...
33. Значение идиомы run wild[run wild] {v. phr.} To be or go out of control. The studentsran wild during spring vacation. The new supervisor lets thechildren run wild. The violets are running wild in the flowerbed. Compare: RUN RIOT....
34. Значение идиомы get through[get through] {v. phr.} 1. To finish. Barry got through hishomework by late evening. 2. To pass a course or an examination. Igot through every one of my courses except mathematics....
35. Значение идиомы grasp at straws[grasp at straws] or [clutch at straws] {v. phr.} To depend onsomething that is useless or unable to help in a time of trouble ordanger; try something with little hope of succeeding. To depend onyour memory without studying for a test is to grasp at straws. Therobber clutched at straws to make excuses. He said ... Читать далее...
36. Controlling Information to the MediaPablo: Okay everybody, have a seat. The purpose of this meeting is to get everybody On the same page. I’m Passing out the Fact sheet we’ve prepared. This fact sheet gives a Rundown on what has happened To date so that no one is In the dark about our current situation. We’ve also prepared these ... Читать далее...
37. Having a PicnicBill: Surprise! I brought you here to this beautiful spot for a romantic Picnic. I have a very special question to ask you. Madison: Oh, that’s so sweet. Did you remember to bring a Picnic blanket? Bill: I did. I have everything we’ll need in this Picnic basket. Madison: Don’t put it down there. There ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы beg the question[beg the question] {v. phr.}, {literary} To accept as true something that is still being argued about, before it is proved true; avoid or not answer a question or problem. The girls asked Miss Smith if they should wear formal dresses to the party; Miss Smith said they were begging the question because they didn’t ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод слова attemptAttempt — пытаться, стараться; попытка, проба Перевод слова To make an attempt — сделать попытку a soulless attempt — вялая попытка suicidal attempt — попытка самоубийства Don’t Attempt impossibilities. Не старайтесь сделать невозможное. It was a poor Attempt at a joke. Это было особенно неудачная попытка пошутить. We made an Attempt to get in touch ... Читать далее...
40. The duffer muffed his tee shot into the woodsThe 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 ... Читать далее...