Значение идиомы sore spot

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1. Перевод идиомы a sore point / spot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a sore point / spot Перевод: больное место, уязвимое место Пример: I tried not to make any reference to Jim’s drinking habits – I know it’s a sore point with Tess at the moment. Я старался никак не упоминать о проблемах Джима с выпивкой, я знаю, что это сейчас больное место для Тесс....
2. Перевод слова sore Sore – болячка, язва; болезненный, воспаленный Перевод слова Sore tooth – больной зуб sore feet – стертые ноги purulent sore – гноящаяся рана an angry sore – покраснение воспаленного места He has a Sore on his lip. У него болячка на губе. I had a Sore throat and aching limbs. У меня была боль в […]...
3. Значение идиомы on the spot [on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the spot] At thatexact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot overtelevision. When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his boss firedhim on the spot. Compare: AT ONCE, IN ONE’S […]...
4. Значение идиомы blind spot [blind spot] {n.} 1. A place on the road that a driver cannot see in the rear view mirror. I couldn’t see that truck behind me, Officer, because it was in my blind spot. 2. A matter or topic a person refuses to discuss or accept. My uncle Ted has a real blind spot about […]...
5. Перевод идиомы in a tight spot / in a tough spot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in a tight spot / in a tough spot Перевод: в трудном положении, ситуации Пример: The man was in a tight spot after he lost his job. Мужчина находился в трудном положении, когда потерял работу....
6. Значение идиомы Johnny-on-the-spot [Johnny-on-the-spot] {adj. phr.} At the right place when needed;present and ready to help; very prompt; on time. A good waterboy isalways Johnny-on-the-spot. The firemen were Johnny-on-the-spot andput out the fire in the house soon after it started. Compare: ON THEJOB....
7. Значение идиомы drive to the wall [drive to the wall] {v. phr.} To defeat someone completely; to ruin someone. Poor Uncle Jack was driven to the wall by his angry creditors when his business failed. Compare: GO TO THE WALL....
8. Значение идиомы sight for sore eyes [sight for sore eyes] {n. phr.}, {informal} A welcome sight. After our long, dusty hike, the pond was a sight for sore eyes. “Jack! You’re a sight for sore eyes!”...
9. Значение идиомы stick out like a sore thumb [stick out like a sore thumb] {v. phr.} To be conspicuous; bedifferent from the rest. When the foreign student was placed in anadvanced English grammar class by mistake, it was no wonder that hestuck out like a sore thumb....
10. Значение идиомы hit the spot [hit the spot] {v. phr.}, {informal} To refresh fully or satisfyyou; bring back your spirits or strength. – Used especially of food ordrink. A cup of tea always hits the spot when you are tired. Mother’s apple pie always hits the spot with the boys....
11. Перевод идиомы stick out like a sore thumb, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: stick out like a sore thumb Перевод: выделяться, бросаться в глаза, быть видимым за версту Пример: The woman sticks out like a sore thumb when she wears her red hat. Эта женщина видна за версту, когда она носит свою красную шляпу....
12. Перевод идиомы sore loser, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: sore loser Перевод: человек, который не умеет проигрывать, который начинает злиться, когда проигрывает Пример: He is a sore loser when he does not win a game of tennis. Он очень злится, когда проигрывает игру в теннис....
13. Значение идиомы take it out on [take it out on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be unpleasant or unkindto because you are angry or upset; get rid of upset feelingsby being mean to. – Often used with the name of the feeling instead of”it.” The teacher was angry and took it out on the class. Bobwas angry because Father would not let […]...
14. Перевод идиомы on the spot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on the spot Перевод: 1. тотчас же, сразу, на месте, не откладывая; 2. в затруднительном или неловком положении, в тяжелом положении Пример: It’s noon, and I’m glad you’re all here on the spot. Now we can begin. Сейчас полдень, и я рад, что вы все на месте. Теперь мы можем начинать. The man was […]...
15. Значение идиомы X marks the spot [X marks the spot] An indication made on maps or documents ofimportance to call attention to a place or a feature of someimportance. The treasure hunter said to his companion, “Here it is;X marks the spot.”...
16. Значение идиомы spot check [spot check] {n. phr.} A sample check or investigation. InternalRevenue Service employees often conduct a spot check of individualreturns when the figures don’t add up....
17. Перевод идиомы tight spot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: tight spot Перевод: трудная ситуация, положение Пример: We are in a very tight spot since the top salesman quit. Мы находимся в очень трудном положении, потому что ведущий продавец уволился....
18. Значение идиомы have a soft spot in one’s heart for [have a soft spot in one’s heart for] {v. phr.} To besympathetically inclined towards; entertain a predilection for. Ronalways had a soft spot in his heart for intellectual women wearingminiskirts....
19. Перевод идиомы have a soft spot for someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have a soft spot for someone or something Перевод: питать слабость к чему-либо или кому-либо из-за чувства сильной привязанности Пример: He’s always had a soft spot for his youngest son. Он всегда испытывал особую привязанность к своему младшему сыну....
20. Перевод идиомы X marks the spot, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: X marks the spot Перевод: то самое место, точное место, локация Пример: We looked at the map and saw that X marked the spot where the accident had taken place. Мы посмотрели на карту и увидели точно место того, где произошел несчастный случай....
21. Перевод слова spot Spot – пятно, позор; пачкать, позорить Перевод слова Sun spots – пятна на Солнце without a spot on his reputation – с незапятнанной репутацией table spotted with ink – стол, закапанный чернилами plague spot of sin and imperfection – клеймо греха и несовершенства You have a Spot on your tie. У вас пятно на галстуке. […]...
22. ‘Kung Fu Panda’ Hits A Sore Spot in China Why a Quintessentially Chinese Movie Was Made in Hollywood BEIJING – The blockbuster success of an American animated movie that’s set in ancient China, highlights Chinese culture, mythology and architecture and stars a kung fu fighting panda has filmmakers and ordinary Chinese wondering: Why wasn’t this hit made. . . in China? “Kung Fu Panda” […]...
23. Перевод сленгового выражения hit the spot, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: hit the spot Перевод: фраза, означающая “это было просто отлично”, или “это было как раз тем, что мне нужно” Пример: Mmmm – that cup of coffee really hit the spot! Мммм… эта чашка кофе была просто превосходной! I needed a good laugh, and that slang cartoon really hit the spot. Мне хотелось хорошо […]...
24. Значение идиомы strike it rich [strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or alarge vein of minerals to be mined, or a buried treasure. The oldprospector panned gold for years before he struck it rich. 2. Tobecome rich or successful suddenly or without expecting to. Everyone wanted to buy one of the new gadgets, and their inventorstruck […]...
25. Значение идиомы shoe [shoe] See: COMFORTABLE AS AN OLD SHOE, COMMON AS AN OLD SHOE, FILLONE’S SHOES, IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT, IN ONE’S SHOES, SHAKE IN ONE’SSHOES, SADDLE SHOE, STEP INTO ONE’S SHOES, WHERE THE SHOE PINCHES....
26. Значение идиомы common as an old shoe [common as an old shoe] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not showing off; not vain; modest; friendly to all. Although Mr. Jones ran a large business, he was common as an old shoe. The most famous people are sometimes as common as an old shoe....
27. Значение идиомы the business [the business] {n.}, {slang} – Usually used with “give” or “get”.1. All that you are able to do; greatest effort. Johnny gave thetryouts the business but he failed to make the team. 2. The most harmpossible; the greatest damage or hurt. Fred got the business whenTom caught him with his bicycle. 3. A harsh scolding. […]...
28. Значение идиомы say uncle [say uncle] also [cry uncle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say that yousurrender; admit that you have lost; admit a defeat; give up. Bobfought for five minutes, but he had to say uncle. The bullytwisted Jerry’s arm and said, “Cry uncle.” The other team wasbeating us, but we wouldn’t say uncle. Compare: GIVE IN....
29. Значение идиомы point [point] See: AT SWORDS’ POINTS, AT THE POINT OF, BESIDE THE POINT, BOILING POINT, CASE IN POINT, COME TO THE POINT, EXTRA POINT, MAKE APOINT, ON THE POINT OF, SORE SPOT or SORE POINT, STRETCH A POINT orSTRAIN A POINT, TALKING POINT....
30. Перевод идиомы drop the other shoe, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: drop the other shoe Перевод: завершить начатое, доделать оставшуюся часть работы Пример: Johnny has just failed three classes in school. We expect him to drop the other shoe and quit altogether any day now. Джонни недавно провалил три предмета в школе. Мы считает, что он пойдет дальше, и в ближайшие дни бросит школу совсем....
31. Значение идиомы close up shop [close up shop] {v. phr.} 1. To shut a store at the end of a day’s business, also, to end a business. The grocer closes up shop at 5 o’clock. After 15 years in business at the same spot, the garage closed up shop. 2. {informal} To stop some activity; finish what you are doing. […]...
32. Значение идиомы run away with [run away with] {v.} 1a. To take quickly and secretly, especiallywithout permission; steal. A thief ran away with Grandma’s silverteapot. Syn.: MAKE OFF. 1b. To go away with; elope. Mary said thatif her parents wouldn’t let her marry Phil, she would run away withhim. 1c. To take hold of; seize. The boys thought they saw […]...
33. Значение идиомы upset the applecart [upset the applecart] or [upset one’s applecart] {v. phr.},{informal} To ruin a plan or what is being done, often by surprise oraccident; change how things are or are being done, often unexpectedly;ruin or mix up another person’s success or plan for success. Johnupset the other team’s applecart by hitting a home run in the lastinning […]...
34. Problems from the start John got off the elevator on the 50th floor and nervously knocked on his blind date’s door. She opened it and was as beautiful and charming as everyone had said. “I’ll be ready in a few minutes,” she said. “Why don’t you play with Spot, my dog, while you’re waiting?” He does wonderful tricks. He […]...
35. Значение идиомы throw for a loss [throw for a loss] {v. phr.} 1. To tackle a member of the opposingfootball team behind the place where his team had the ball at thebeginning of the play; push the other team back so that they loseyardage in football. The Blues’ quarterback ran back and tried topass, but before he could, the Reds’ end […]...
36. Значение идиомы have a fit [have a fit] or [have fits] or [throw a fit] {v. phr.} 1. To have asudden illness with stiffness or jerking of the body. Our dog had afit yesterday. 2. {informal} To become angry or upset. Father willthrow a fit when he sees the dent in the car. Howard will have afit when he learns […]...
37. Значение идиомы where the shoe pinches [where the shoe pinches] {n. phr.}, {informal} Where or what thediscomfort or trouble is. Johnny thinks the job is easy, but hewill find out where the shoe pinches when he tries it. The coachsaid he wasn’t worried about any position except quarterback; that waswhere the shoe pinched....
38. Значение идиомы stick out [stick out] {v.} 1a. To stand out from a wall or other surface;project; extend. The limb stuck out from the trunk of the tree. 1b. To be seen or noticed more easily or quickly than others; benoticeable. My house is the only brick one on the street. It sticksout and you can’t miss it. Mary […]...
39. Значение идиомы serve one right [serve one right] {v. phr.} To be what really deserves asa punishment; be a fair exchange for what has done or saidor failed to do or say. He failed his exam; it served him rightbecause he had not studied. Bob said it served Sally right whenshe cut her finger; she had taken his knife without […]...
40. Значение идиомы saddle shoe [saddle shoe] {n.} A white shoe with a black or brown piece ofleather shaped like a saddle across the top of the shoe. Mary worebobby socks and saddle shoes....