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Значение идиомы speak with a forked tongue
[speak with a forked tongue] {v. phr.}, {literary} To lie; to sayone thing while thinking of the opposite.
I have learned not totrust Peter’s promises because he speaks with a forked tongue.
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- Значение идиомы speak for [speak for] {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. Atthe meeting John spoke for the change in the rules. The othergirls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make arequest for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred and Charlie spoke for the […]...
- Значение идиомы cat got one’s tongue [cat got one’s tongue] You are not able or willing to talk because of shyness. Usually used about children or as a question to children. Tommy’s father asked Tommy if the cat had got his tongue. The little girl had a poem to recite, but the cat got her tongue. Compare: LOSE ONE’S TONGUE....
- Перевод слова tongue Tongue – язык, речь, болтать Перевод слова Causticity of his tongue – язвительность его языка the frog’s tongue – язычок лягушки ready tongue – хорошо подвешенный язык His Tongue is too long for his teeth. У него слишком длинный язык. He has a ready Tongue. Он за словом в карман не полезет. I knew him […]...
- Перевод идиомы speak for itself / speak for themselves, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: speak for itself / speak for themselves Перевод: не требующий объяснений Пример: The actions of the men speak for themselves and there is no point talking about it. Действия этих людей говорят сами за себя и нет смысла говорить об этом....
- Значение идиомы two-faced [two-faced] {adj.} Insincere; disloyal; deceitful. Don’t confidetoo much in him as he has the reputation of being two-faced. Compare:SPEAK WITH A FORKED TONGUE....
- Значение идиомы on the tip of one’s tongue [on the tip of one’s tongue] {adv. phr.} About to say something, such as a name, a telephone number, etc., but unable to remember itfor the moment. “His name is on the tip of my tongue,” Tom said.”It will come to me in a minute.”...
- Перевод идиомы speak one’s piece / speak one’s mind, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: speak one’s piece / speak one’s mind Перевод: говорить откровенно, начистоту; говорить все, как есть Пример: I think that it is time for me to speak my piece and tell somebody about my complaints about our company. Наверное, теперь и мне пора сказать то, что я думаю и пожаловаться кому-нибудь на нашу компанию....
- Значение идиомы tongue-lashing [tongue-lashing] {n.} A sharp scolding or criticism. Jim’smother gave him a tongue-lashing for telling family secrets. Syn.:PIECE OF ONE’S MIND....
- Значение идиомы tongue twister [tongue twister] {n.} A word or group of words difficult topronounce whose meaning is irrelevant compared to the difficulty ofenunciation. “She sells sea shells by the seashore” is a popularAmerican tongue twister....
- Значение идиомы tongue-in-cheek [tongue-in-cheek] {adj. phr.} In an ironic or insincere manner. When the faculty complained about the poor salary increments, theuniversity’s president said that he was not a psychiatrist, thusmaking an inappropriate tongue-in-cheek remark....
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- Значение идиомы slip of the tongue [slip of the tongue] also [slip of the lip] {n. phr.} The mistakeof saying something you had not wanted or planned to say; an error ofspeech. No one would have known our plans if Kay hadn’t made a slipof the tongue. She didn’t mean to tell our secret; it was a slipof the lip....
- Перевод идиомы a slip of the tongue, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a slip of the tongue Перевод: оговорка, обмолвка Пример: The clerk’s comment to the customer was a slip of the tongue. Замечание служащего посетителю было оговоркой....
- Значение идиомы speak [speak] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, CHILDREN AND FOOLSSPEAK THE TRUTH, NOT TO MENTION or NOT TO SPEAK OF, SHORT-SPOKEN, SOTO SPEAK, TO SPEAK OF....
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- Значение идиомы keep a civil tongue in one’s head [keep a civil tongue in one’s head] {v. phr.} To be polite inspeaking. He was very angry with his boss, but he kept a civiltongue in his head. The bus driver began yelling at the woman andshe told him to keep a civil tongue in his head....
- Перевод идиомы tongue in cheek, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: tongue in cheek Перевод: иронически, шутливо, в шутку Пример: The comment by our teacher was tongue in cheek and she did not mean it. Комментарий, сделанный нашей учительный, был в шутку, и она не имела это в виду....
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- Перевод идиомы speak highly of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: speak highly of someone or something Перевод: хорошо говорить, отзываться о ком-либо или чем-либо Пример: Everybody speaks highly of the new principal of our school. Все хорошо отзываются о новом директоре нашей школы....
- Значение идиомы to speak of [to speak of] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Important; worth talkingabout; worth noticing. – Usually used in negative sentences. Did itrain yesterday? Not to speak of. What happened at the meeting? Nothing to speak of. Judy’s injuries were nothing to speak of;just a few scratches. Compare: NOT TO MENTION....
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- Значение идиомы lose one’s tongue [lose one’s tongue] {v. phr.}, informal To be so embarrassed orsurprised that you cannot talk. The man would always lose histongue when he was introduced to new people. Compare: CAT GET ONE’STONGUE....
- Значение идиомы speak the same language [speak the same language] {v. phr.} To have similar feelings, thoughts, and tastes; have a mutual understanding with another person. We both love listening to Mozart. Obviously, we speak the samelanguage....
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- Значение идиомы actions speak louder than words [actions speak louder than words] What you do shows your character better and is more important than what you say. – A proverb. John promised to help me, but he didn’t. Actions speak louder than words. Joe is very quiet, but actions speak louder than words. He is the best player on the team....
- Перевод идиомы to speak of, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: to speak of Перевод: что-либо важное, такое, о чем стоит сказать Пример: We did not do anything to speak of during our summer vacation. Мы не делали ничего такого особенного во время нашего летнего отпуска....
- Перевод слова speak Speak – говорить, разговаривать Перевод слова He can speak now – теперь он может говорить Smith speaking – говорит Смит, Смит у телефона to speak from the dispatch box – выступить в палате общин to speak fluent English – свободно говорить по-английски Let him Speak. Дай ему сказать. She Spoke her mind. Она высказала свое […]...
- Перевод идиомы speak ill of someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: speak ill of someone Перевод: плохо говорить, отзываться о ком-либо Пример: I wish that my friend would not speak ill of the other people in our class. Я бы хотел, чтобы мой друг не отзывался так плохо о других учениках в своем классе....
- Перевод идиомы as we speak, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: as we speak Перевод: прямо сейчас, в этот самый момент Пример: They’re working on your car as we speak and it’ll be ready for you at 2 p. m. Они прямо сейчас работают над твоим автомобилем, и он будет готов к 2 часам дня....
- Перевод идиомы so to speak, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: so to speak Перевод: так сказать, так выразиться Пример: We had a good time at the restaurant, so to speak, although the service was not very good. Мы хорошо провели время в ресторане, так сказать, хотя обслуживание было не очень....
- Значение идиомы speak of the devil and he appears [speak of the devil and he appears] A person comes just when youare talking about him. – A proverb. We were just talking about Billwhen he came in the door. Speak of the devil and he appears....
- Диалог на английском языке с переводом “It is on the tip of my tongue” Mahoney Махоуни Do you remember the restaurant we went to on Friday? Помнишь ресторан, в который мы ходили в пятницу? Marcus Маркус Sure I do. It was the “Silver Castle”. Конечно, помню. Это был “Серебряный замок”. Mahoney Махоуни No, we’ve never been to the “Silver Castle”. Нет, мы никогда не были в “Серебряном замке”. Marcus […]...
- Подборка выражений со словами Mouth и Tongue 1. Me and my big mouth! – Язык без костей! (дословно: я и мой большой рот) Используется в случае, когда вы случайно рассказали чей-то секрет, что-то, что не следовало говорить. 2. to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth – родиться с серебряной ложкой во рту Это выражение означает, что кто-либо родился в […]...
- Значение идиомы speak one’s mind [speak one’s mind] {v. phr.} To say openly what you think; giveadvice that may not be liked. John thought it was wrong to keepGeorge out of the club and he spoke his mind about it. Compare: SOUNDOFF....
- Значение идиомы speak out of turn [speak out of turn] {v. phr.} To say something tactless; commit anindiscretion. You spoke out of turn in criticizing Aunt Hermione’sold furniture; she considers herself quite a connoisseur on thesubject....
- Значение идиомы find one’s — [find one’s –] {v. phr.} To become able to use In the program for the parents, John was nervous andcould not speak at first; then he found his tongue. The young birdhad just found its wings. The baby was just beginning to find hisfeet. The question surprised him, and it was a minute before hefound […]...
- Значение идиомы speak volumes [speak volumes] {v. phr.} To tell or show much in a way other thanspeaking; be full of meaning. The nice present she gave you spokevolumes for what she thinks of you. A child’s choice of hobbiesspeaks volumes. Compare: READ BETWEEN THE LINES....