Значение идиомы shrug off

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1. Значение идиомы tie one’s hands [tie one’s hands] {v. phr.} To make unable to doanything. – Usually used in the passive. Since Mary would not tellher mother what was bothering her, her mother’s hands were tied. Charles wanted to help John get elected president of the class, buthis promise to another boy tied his hands. Father hoped Jim wouldnot quit […]...
2. Small Talk at a Business Lunch James: Hello, are you Muriel Douglas? Muriel: Yes, and You must be James. It’s nice to meet you At long last. James: Yes, you too. Thanks for agreeing to meet with us about the new account. My Associate, Susan Kim, Should be here any minute. Would you like something to drink while we’re waiting? Muriel: […]...
3. Moonlighting Robert: You look Exhausted. You Must have been out late last night having fun. Muriel: I wish. I’ve actually started Moonlighting. I’ve decided to go back to school and need the extra money To make ends meet. Robert: Good for you. That’s great. Where are you moonlighting? Muriel: I’m working at the university library. At […]...
4. Importing Goods to the U. S Daniel: You look like you’re Sitting on pins and needles. Muriel: I am. I’m waiting to hear if our Goods have Cleared customs yet. We’re in big trouble if our 50 Crates aren’t Released soon. Daniel: You’ve filled out the proper Paperwork. What could go wrong? Muriel: You have no idea how much Red tape […]...
5. Значение идиомы tie down [tie down] {v.} To keep from going somewhere or doingsomething; prevent from leaving; keep in. Mrs. Brown can’t come tothe party. She’s tied down at home with the children sick. Thenavy tied the enemy down with big gunfire while the marines landed onthe beach. I can’t help you with history now! I’m tied down withthese […]...
6. Перевод слова cloth Cloth – ткань, тряпка Перевод слова Printed cotton cloth – набивная хлопчатобумажная ткань damp cloth – влажная тряпка edge of cloth – кромка ткани The Cloth feels silky. Ткань на ощупь шелковистая. I like the feel of this Cloth. Мне нравится чувствовать эту ткань. Wipe the leather with a damp Cloth. Протрите кожу мягкой влажной […]...
7. Перевод слова comfort Comfort – успокоение, отдых, комфорт Перевод слова The comfort of solitude – покой уединения to live in opulent comfort – жить припеваючи bodily comfort – физический комфорт He was used to a life of Comfort. Он привык к комфортной жизни. I dress for Comfort, not fashion. Я одеваюсь для удобства, а не для моды. I […]...
8. Значение идиомы cold comfort [cold comfort] {n.} Something that makes a person in trouble feel very little better or even worse. When Tim lost the race, it was cold comfort to him to hear that he could try again in two weeks. Mary spent her vacation sick in bed and Jane’s letter about her trip was cold comfort....
9. Значение идиомы in the public eye [in the public eye] {adj. phr.} Widely known; often seen in publicactivity; much in the news. The senator’s activity kept him in thepublic eye. A big league ballplayer is naturally much in thepublic eye....
10. Finding a Parking Space Alan: We have to find a Parking space. Let’s drive around the Block one more time. Did you say that the restaurant we’re going to has no Off-street parking at all? Sasha: None. When I called the restaurant earlier today, I was told they have Ample street parking. Alan: Obviously not on a Saturday night. […]...
11. The Blind Date I Broke up With my boyfriend last month. We had Gone out for a year and I was ready to Settle down. But, I could tell that he still wanted to Play the field before getting married. I don’t think Don ever Cheated on Me, but I finally realized that he wasn’t The Marrying type. […]...
12. Перевод идиомы fit to be tied, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: fit to be tied Перевод: взбешенный, все себя (от возмущения), в ярости Пример: My boss was fit to be tied when he heard that I was going to take a month off from work this summer. Мой начальник взбесился, когда услышал, что я собирался взять месяц отпуска этим летом....
13. Значение идиомы hog-tie [hog-tie] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tie so it is unable tomove or escape. The Cowboy caught a calf and hog-tied it. 2. Tomake someone unable to act freely; limit. The welfare worker wantedto help at once, but rules and regulations hog-tied her, so she couldonly report the case....
14. Значение идиомы hand [hand] See: AT HAND, BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS ONE, CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY ONE’S HANDS, EAT OUTOF ONE’S HAND, FORCE ONE’S HAND, FREE HAND, FROM HAND TO HAND, GLADHAND, HAM-HANDED, HANG HEAVY or HANG HEAVY ON ONE’S HANDS, HAT INHAND, HAVE A HAND IN, HAVE […]...
15. Перевод идиомы have one’s hands tied, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have one’s hands tied Перевод: быть не в состоянии сделать что-либо Пример: I had my hands tied and was unable to help my friend with his request. У меня были связаны руки, и я не мог помочь своему другу с его просьбой....
16. Значение идиомы tie in knots [tie in knots] {v. phr.} To make very nervous or worried. The thought of having her tooth pulled tied Joan in knots. Thelittle boy’s experience with the kidnapper tied him in knots and itwas hard for him to sleep well for a long time....
17. Значение идиомы quarterback sneak [quarterback sneak] {n.} A football play in which the quarterbacktakes the ball from the center and dives straight ahead in an attemptto gain a very short distance. Johnson took the ball over on aquarterback sneak for a touchdown....
18. Перевод идиомы one’s hands are tied, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: one’s hands are tied Перевод: быть не в состоянии помочь Пример: I am sorry that I can’t help you but my hands are tied at the moment. Извини, что не могу тебе помочь, но сейчас у меня связаны руки....
19. A Widespread Epidemic Alan: Did you see today’s news? There’s been an Outbreak of Podcaster’s Disease in the city. Katja: Oh, my God, not Podcaster’s Disease! I would not want To come down with that. Alan: The first outbreak was at the local high school, and the Health authorities thought it was localized. But a second, more Widespread, […]...
20. Значение идиомы tie the knot [tie the knot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get married; also toperform a wedding ceremony. Diane and Bill tied the knotyesterday. The minister tied the knot for Diane and Billyesterday....
21. Значение идиомы too close for comfort [too close for comfort] {adj. phr.} Perilously near. When the sniper’s bullet hit the road the journalistexclaimed, “Gosh, that was too close for comfort!” Compare: CLOSECALL, CLOSE SHAVE....
22. Значение идиомы hand in hand [hand in hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Holding hands. Bob and Mary walkedalong hand in hand in the park. Compare: ARM IN ARM. 2. Accompanyingeach other; together; closely connected. – Used with “go”. Ignorance and poverty often go hand in hand. Selfishness andunhappiness often go hand in hand....
23. Значение идиомы keyed up [keyed up] {adj.}, {informal} Excited; nervous; anxious to dosomething. Mary was all keyed up about the exam. Mother wouldnot let Tom read a ghost story at bedtime; she said it would get himkeyed up....
24. Значение идиомы in hand [in hand] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Under control. The principalwas happy to find that the new teacher had her class in hand. Thebaby-sitter kept the children well in hand. Mabel was frightenedwhen the barking dog ran at her, but she soon got herself in hand andwalked on. Contrast: OUT OF HAND. 2. In your […]...
25. Значение идиомы on hand [on hand] {adv. phr.} 1a. Nearby; within reach. Always have yourdictionary on hand when you study. 1b. Here. Soon school will endand vacation will be on hand. 2. Present. Mr. Blake’s secretary isalways on hand when he appears in public. 3. In your possession;ready. The Girl Scouts have plenty of cookies on hand. Tim hadno […]...
26. Значение идиомы at hand [at hand] also [at close hand] or [near at hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Easy to reach; nearby. When he writes, he always keeps a dictionary at hand. 2. {formal} Coming soon; almost here. Examinations are past and Commencement Day is at hand....
27. Значение идиомы put one’s hand to [put one’s hand to] or [set one’s hand to] or [turn one’s hand to]{v. phr.} To start working at; try to do. Hal does a good job ateverything mat he turns his hand to. After Mr. Sullivan foundfarming unprofitable, he moved to town and turned his hand tocarpentry....
28. Значение идиомы half-baked [half-baked] {adj.}, {informal} Not thought out or studiedthoroughly; not worth considering or accepting. We wish Tom wouldnot take our time at meetings to offer his half-baked ideas. Wecannot afford to put the government in the hands of people withhalf-baked plans....
29. Значение идиомы tied to one’s mother’s apron strings [tied to one’s mother’s apron strings] Not independent of yourmother; not able to do anything without asking your mother. Evenafter he grew up he was still tied to his mother’s apron strings....
30. Значение идиомы from hand to hand [from hand to hand] {adv. phr.} From one person to another andanother. The box of candy was passed from hand to hand. Janebrought her engagement ring, and it passed from hand to hand until allthe girls had admired it....
31. Значение идиомы put one’s house in order [put one’s house in order] or [set one’s house in order] {v. phr.}To arrange your affairs in good order. Grandfather knew he wouldnot live long and set his house in order. When Mr. Black died, hislawyer helped the widow put her house in order....
32. Значение идиомы side with [side with] {v.} To agree with; help. Alan always sides withJohnny in an argument. Gerald sided with the plan to move theclub. Contrast: SIDE AGAINST....
33. Значение идиомы on one hand [on one hand] {adv. phr.} Looking at a thing in one of two possibleways; from one point of view. – Usually used with “on the other hand”. John wants to be a printer or a teacher; on one hand, printing paysbetter; on the other hand, schools need good teachers....
34. Значение идиомы lend a hand [lend a hand] or [give a hand] also [bear a hand] {v. phr.} To givehelp; make yourself useful; help. The stage manager asked some ofthe boys to lend a hand with the scenery. Dick saw a woman with aflat tire and offered to give her a hand with it. Compare: LIFT AFINGER....
35. Перевод идиомы (to be) hand in hand, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: (to be) hand in hand Перевод: держаться за руки Пример: I walked to the movie hand in hand with my girlfriend. Я пошел в кино, держась за руку со своей девушкой....
36. Значение идиомы let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing [let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing] {v. phr.}1. To make a show of your kindness or help to others. – Used in thenegative. The Bible tells us not to let the left hand know what theright hand is doing when we give to the poor. 2. {informal} To leteveryone taking […]...
37. Значение идиомы leading light [leading light] {n. phr.} A prominent person in a community, company, or group. Alan is the leading light of our discussiongroup on music....
38. Значение идиомы come to hand [come to hand] {v. phr.} To be received or obtained. Father’s letter was mailed from Florida last week and came to hand today. The new books came to hand today. New information about the boy’s disappearance came to hand yesterday....
39. Значение идиомы on the other hand [on the other hand] {adv. phr.} Looking at the other side; fromanother point of view. – Used to introduce an opposite or differentfact or idea. Jim wanted to go to the movies; his wife, on theother hand, wanted to stay home and read. Mr. Harris may stillwant a boy to mow his lawn; on the […]...
40. Значение идиомы out of hand [out of hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Out of control. Bobby’s birthdayparty got out of hand and the children were naughty. Small puppiesoften get out of hand. 2. Suddenly, quickly without examination ofpossible truth or merit; without any consideration. – Often used after”dismiss” or “reject”. The senator rejected out of hand thecritics’ call for his resignation. […]...