Значение идиомы slap one’s wrist

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1. Перевод идиомы slap on the wrist, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: slap on the wrist Перевод: понести очень легкое наказание; слегка пожурили Пример: I thought I’d get a slap on the wrist for speeding, but I got fined $500. Я думал, меня лишь пожурят за превышение скорости, но меня оштрафовали на 500 долларов....
2. Перевод слова wristWrist — запястье Перевод слова Wrist watch — наручные часы wrist bend — сгибание в запястном шарнире wrist of the foot — щиколотка Her Wrist was swollen and tender. Ее запястье распухло и болело, если дотронуться. She had a gold watch on her Wrist. У нее были золотые часы на запястье. Her bracelets jangled on ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы slap in the face[slap in the face ] {n.} An insult; a disappointment. We feltthat it was a slap in the face when our gift was returned unopened. Doris thought it was a slap in the face when her boyfriend invitedanother girl to the dance. Compare: KICK IN THE PANTS....
4. Перевод идиомы slap in the face, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: slap in the face Перевод: пощечина, оскорбление Пример: Not getting a promotion was a slap in the face for the sales manager. То, что менеджер по продажам не получил повышения, было ему как пощечина....
5. Значение идиомы slap down[slap down] {v.}, {slang} 1. To stop from doing or saying something, in a rough way orwith a scolding; silence. When Billy talked back, the teacherslapped him down. 2. To put a quick stop to; refuse roughly. Theboss slapped down our idea of taking a nap on the job everyafternoon....
6. Two men were boasting to each otherTwo men were boasting to each other about their old army days. «Why, my outfit was so well drilled,» declared one, «that when they presented arms all you could hear was slap, slap, click.» «Very good,» conceded the other, «but when my company presented arms you’d just hear slap, slap, jingle.» «What was the jingle?» ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы pull a fast one[pull a fast one] {v. phr.} To gain the advantage over one’sopponent unfairly; deceive; trick. When Smith was told by his bossthat he might be fired, he called the company president, hisfather-in-law, and pulled a fast one by having his boss demoted....
8. Being Reprimanded at WorkTania: What time is your meeting with Ted? James: It’s at 3:00. Why? Tania: You don’t seem worried. If I were being Accused of Misconduct and Up for disciplinary action, I’d be On edge. James: It was a Minor offense. I’m sure I’ll just get a Slap on the wrist. Tania: I heard about it ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы till the last gun is fired[till the last gun is fired] or [until the last gun is fired] {adv. phr.} Until the end; until everything is finished or decided. Fredalways liked to stay at parties until the last gun was fired. Thecandidate didn’t give up hope of being elected until the last gun wasfired....
10. Значение идиомы take the rap[take the rap] {v. phr.}, {slang} To receive punishment; to beaccused and punished. All of the boys took apples, but only Johntook the rap. Joe took the burglary rap for his brother and wentto prison for two years....
11. Значение идиомы light[light] See: BRING TO LIGHT, COME TO LIGHT, DASH LIGHT, HIDE ONE’SLIGHT UNDER A BUSHEL, IN THE LIGHT OF, MAKE LIGHT OF, MANY HANDS MAKELIGHT WORK, OUT LIKE A LIGHT, SEE THE LIGHT, TRAVEL LIGHT....
12. Перевод слова punishmentPunishment — наказание Перевод слова Capital punishment — смертная казнь corporal punishment — телесное наказание to endure punishment — отбыть наказание to exact punishment — налагать наказание Decency, not fear of Punishment, caused them to do the right thing. Порядочность, а не страх перед наказанием, заставила их делать правильные вещи. Take care or you will ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы get off cheap[get off cheap] {v. phr.} 1. To receive a lesser punishment thanone deserves. Ted could have been sentenced to fifteen years inprison; he got off cheap by receiving a reduced sentence of fiveyears. 2. To pay less than the normal price. If you had your carrepaired for only $75, you got off cheap. Contrast: GET ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы have one’s ear[have one’s ear] {v. phr.} To have access to someone in power;receive audiences rather frequently. The national security advisorhas the president’s ear....
15. Значение идиомы glutton for punishment[glutton for punishment] {n. phr.} A greedy person; someone whowants too much of something, such as food or drink, which will makehim sick. Fred eats so much red meat that he is a regular gluttonfor punishment....
16. Getting Access to Important PeopleCamile: That is a really good idea. Nathan: Thanks, but there’s no way I can get past all of the Gatekeepers in this company To get access to the president. He’s the only one who can Green-light a project like this. Camile: Can’t you present it to your boss first? Nathan: If I bring the ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы last[last] See: AT LAST, EVERY LAST MAN, EVERY SINGLE or EVERY LAST, FIRST AND LAST, HE LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS LAST, HAVE THE LAST LAUGH, ON ONE’S LAST LEGS, TILL THE LAST GUN IS FIRED or UNTIL THE LAST GUNIS FIRED....
18. 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....
19. Slap Martha StewartDear Santa: I rarely ask for much. This year is no exception. I don’t need diamond earrings, handy slicer-dicers or comfy slippers. I only want one little thing, and I want it deeply. I want to slap Martha Stewart. Now, hear me out, Santa. I won’t scar her or draw blood or anything. Just one ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы while ago[while ago] {adv.} At a time several minutes in the past; a fewminutes ago; a short time ago. — Used with «a». I laid mv glasseson this table a while ago; and now they’re gone. A while ago, Marywas tired and wanted to go home; now she’s dancing with Bob as if shecould dance all ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы get the go-ahead[get the go-ahead] or [the green light] {v. phr.} To receive thepermission or signal to start or to proceed. We had to wait untilwe got the go-ahead on our research project....
22. Значение идиомы come to light[come to light] {v. phr.} To be discovered; become known; appear. John’s thefts from the bank where he worked came to light when the bank examiners made an inspection. When the old woman died it came to light that she was actually rich. New facts about ancient Egypt have recently come to light. Compare: BRING ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы answer for[answer for] {v.} 1. To take responsibility for; assume charge or supervision of. The secret service has to answer for the safety of the President and his family. 2. To say you are sure that has good character or ability; guarantee: sponsor. When people thought Ray had stolen the money, the principal said, «Ray is ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод идиомы in light of something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in light of something Перевод: в свете чего-либо нового; из-за чего-либо Пример: In light of his contribution to the company we decided to give him a large summer bonus. Из-за его вклада в развитие компании мы решили дать ему большую премию на лето....
25. Значение идиомы gun[gun] See: BIG CHEESE or BIG GUN, GIVE IT THE GUN or GIVE HER THEGUN, GREAT GODFREY or GREAT GUNS, JUMP THE GUN, SON OF A GUN, STICK TOONE’S GUNS or STAND BY ONE’S GUNS, TILL THE LAST GUN IS FIRED or UNTILTHE LAST GUN IS FIRED....
26. Значение идиомы C. O. D[C. O. D.] {n. phr.} Abbreviation of «cash on delivery.» If you want to receive a piece of merchandise by mail and pay when you receive it, you place a C. O. D. order....
27. Значение идиомы throw off[throw off] {v.} 1. To get free from. He was healthy enough tothrow off his cold easily. Compare: RID OF. 2. To mislead; confuse;fool. They went by a different route to throw the hostile banditsoff their track. 3. To produce easily or as if without effort. Shecould throw off a dozen poems in a night....
28. Значение идиомы in light of[in light of] also [in the light of] {adj. phr.} 1. As a result ofnew information; by means of new ideas. The teacher changed John’sgrade in the light of the extra work in the workbook. 2. Because of. In light of the muddy field, the football team wore their olduniforms. Syn.: IN VIEW OF....
29. Значение идиомы chickens come home to roost[chickens come home to roost] {informal} Words or acts come back to cause trouble for a person; something bad you said or did receives punishment; you get the punishment that you deserve. Fred’s chickens finally came home to roost today. He was late so often that the teacher made him go to the principal. — ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы out like a light[out like a light] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Fast asleep; to sleepvery quickly. Tom got so much fresh air and exercise that he wentout like a light as soon as he lay down. As soon as the lightswere turned off, Johnny was out like a light. 2. In a faint;unconscious. Johnny was hit by a ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы big frog in a small pond[big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or city; a leader in a small group. As company president, he had been a big frog in a small pond, but he was not so ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы bring to light[bring to light] {v. phr.} To discover ; find out about; expose. Many things left by the ancient Egyptians in tombs have been brought to light by scientists and explorers. His enemies brought to light some foolish things he had done while young, but he was elected anyway because people trusted him. Compare: COME TO ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы fire[fire] See: BALL OF FIRE, BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEAor BETWEEN TWO FIRES, BUILD A FIRE UNDER, BURNT CHILD DREADS THE FIRE, CATCH FIRE, DRAW FIRE, FAT’S IN THE FIRE, FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE, HANGFIRE, HEAP COALS OF FIRE ON ONE’S HEAD, HOLD ONE’S FIRE or HOLD FIRE, IRON IN THE FIRE, ... Читать далее...
34. Перевод идиомы save face, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: save face Перевод: сохранить лицо; спасти репутацию, сохранить уважение, статус Пример: Our boss is responsible for many problems in our company. He wants to quit before he is fired so that he can save face. Наш начальник виноват во многих проблемах нашей компании. Он хочет уйти сам до того, как его уволят, чтобы сохранить ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы see the light of day[see the light of day] {v. phr.} To be born or begun. Thechildren visited the old house where their great-grandfather first sawthe light of day. The party was a failure, and Mathilda wished herplan had never seen the light of day....
36. The company president called the chief security guardThe company president called the chief security guard into his office. «Chuck, we’ve received a complaint from one of the employees that you are making obscene sexual comments and putting your hands where they don’t belong. These unwanted advances will have to stop.» Chuck looked down at his feet and mumbled, «I’m sorry, Sir. I ... Читать далее...
37. In light of the latest allegations against President ClintonIn light of the latest allegations against President Clinton, Woodward and Bernstein of Watergate fame are in negotiations with publishers to write a new book about the scandal. Working title: «All the President’s Women.»...
38. Значение идиомы part company[part company] {v. phr.} 1. To part with someone; leave each other;separate. The boys parted company as they came from the park. George parted company with the others at his front door. 2. To bedifferent from someone in opinion or action; follow your own way;disagree; differ. They parted company on where the new highwayshould be ... Читать далее...
39. They are stopped by the policeJohn & Jessica were on their way home from the bar one night and John got pulled over by the police. The officer told John that he was stopped because his tail light was burned out. John said, «I’m very sorry officer, I didn’t realize it was out, I’ll get it fixed right away.» Just ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы swing one’s weight[swing one’s weight] {v. phr.} To use your personal power to getsomething done The President swings his weight to get laws passed. Mr. Thomas swung his weight to get his son a job with the company....