Значение идиомы spread oneself too thin

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1. Перевод идиомы spread oneself too thin, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: spread oneself too thin Перевод: разбрасываться, взвалить на себя слишком много, пытаться объять необъятное Пример: My sister has been spreading herself too thin lately and is not accomplishing very much of anything. Моя сестра последнее время слишком разбрасывается, и ей ничего толком не удается....
2. Перевод идиомы vanish into thin air / disappear into thin air, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: vanish into thin air / disappear into thin air Перевод: бесследно исчезнуть, пропасть Пример: The university student vanished into thin air and was never seen again. Студент университета бесследно исчез, и больше его никогда не видели....
3. Значение идиомы wear thin[wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or thepassing of time. My old pair of pants has worn thin at the knees. This old dime has worn very thin. 2. To grow less, or lessinteresting; decrease. The joke began to wear thin when you heardit too many times. The teacher’s patience began ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы into thin air[into thin air] {adv. phr.} Without anything left; completely. When Bob returned to the room, he was surprised to find that hisbooks had vanished into thin air. Compare: OUT OF THIN AIR....
5. Перевод слова spreadSpread — распространение, рост, увеличение Перевод слова The spread of an elastic material — растяжимость эластичного материала to spread concrete — распределять бетон to spread discord — сеять вражду He Spread his arms wide. Он широко раскинул руки. The bird Spread its wings. Птица расправила крылья. Spread the toast thinly with jam. Намажьте поджаренный хлеб ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы out of thin air[out of thin air] {adv. phr.} Out of nothing or from nowhere. The teacher scolded Dick because his story was made out of thin air. On the way home from town, Tom saw a house standing on the lot thathad been empty that morning; it seemed to have appeared out of thinair. Compare: INTO THIN ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы through thick and thin[through thick and thin] {adv. phr.} Through all difficulties andtroubles; through good times and bad times. The friends werefaithful through thick and thin. George stayed in college throughthick and thin, because he wanted an education....
8. Перевод слова thinThin — худой, тонкий, жидкий, слабый, истончаться Перевод слова Thin lips — тонкий губы to thin a paint (with) — разбавлять краску thin parenthetic legs — тонкие кривые ноги He has long Thin hands. У него длинные тонкие руки. Her face Thinned down. Ее лицо похудело. My patience is wearing Thin. Моему терпению приходит конец....
9. Значение идиомы skate on thin ice[skate on thin ice] {v. phr.} To take a chance; risk danger, disapproval or anger. You’ll be skating on thin ice if you ask Dadto increase your allowance again. John knew he was skating on thinice, but he could not resist teasing his sister about her boyfriend....
10. Перевод идиомы out of thin air, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out of thin air Перевод: из ниоткуда Пример: The deer seemed to jump out of thin air and onto the road. Олень, казалось, выскочил из ниоткуда и выпрыгнул на дорогу....
11. Перевод идиомы wear thin, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wear thin Перевод: 1. истончаться, становиться тонким; 2. истощаться, кончаться, иссякать Пример: The silver dollar began to wear thin after it was in use for many years. Серебряный доллар становился все тоньше после того, как им пользовались уже много лет. After a long wait in the line, his patience began to wear thin and ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы go chase oneself[go chase oneself] {v. phr.}, {slang} Go away and stop being anuisance. John’s father was busy and told him to go chase himself. The owner of the store told the boys in front to go chasethemselves. Compare: BEAT IT, GO JUMP IN THE LAKE....
13. Значение идиомы lay oneself open to[lay oneself open to] {v. phr.} To make oneself vulnerable to;expose oneself. If you don’t perform your job properly, you willlay yourself open to criticism....
14. Перевод идиомы get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself Перевод: взять себя в руки, контролировать в себя, владеть собой Пример: When he cried, she said, «Get a grip on yourself, Dear.» Когда он заплакал, она сказала: «Возьми себя в руки, дорогой». The man got a grip of himself and calmed down. Человек ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод идиомы through thick and thin, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: through thick and thin Перевод: в горе и в радости, при всех обстоятельствах, через все испытания Пример: The woman’s husband is always ready to help her and supports her through thick and thin. Муж этой женщины всегда готов помочь ей, и он поддерживает ее при всех обстоятельствах....
16. Перевод идиомы thin edge of the wedge, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: thin edge of the wedge Перевод: первый шаг на пути к чему-то большему, особенно чему-то нежелательному Пример: If we bend the rules for him this time, it will be the thin edge of the wedge. Если мы нарушим ради него правила в этот раз, это будет лишь первым шагом....
17. Значение идиомы pride oneself on[pride oneself on] {v. phr.} To be proud ot, take satisfaction in;be much pleased by. She prided herself on her beauty. He pridedhimself on his strength and toughness. Compare: PLUME ONESELF....
18. Значение идиомы tear oneself away[tear oneself away] {v. phr.} To force oneself to leave; leavereluctantly. The beaches in Hawaii are so lovely that I had to tearmyself away from them in order to get back to my job in Chicago....
19. Значение идиомы take on oneself[take on oneself] or [take upon oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To accept asa duty or responsibility. He took it on himself to see that thepackages were delivered. 2. To assume wrongfully or withoutpermission as a right or privilege. You should not have taken itupon yourself to accept the invitation for the whole family....
20. Значение идиомы paint oneself into a corner[paint oneself into a corner] {v. phr.} To get oneself into a badsituation that is difficult or impossible to get out of. Bypromising to both lower taxes and raise the defense budget, thepresident has painted himself into a corner....
21. Значение идиомы throw oneself at someone’s head[throw oneself at someone’s head] or [fling oneself at someone’shead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try hard and openly to make a personlove you. She threw herself at his head, but he was interested inanother girl. Compare: AT ONE’S FEET....
22. Перевод слова oneselfOneself — себя, сам, собой Перевод слова To excuse oneself — извиняться to praise oneself — хвалиться to see oneself as others see one — видеть себя со стороны How much does it cost to indemnify Oneself against accidental death? Сколько стоит страхование жизни от несчастного случая? Not to like the picture is to stamp ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы plume oneself[plume oneself] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be proud of yourself;boast. He plumed himself on having the belle of the ball as hisdate. He plumed himself on his successful planning in theelection. She plumed herself on the grace with which she sat on ahorse. Compare: PRIDE ONESELF....
24. Значение идиомы put oneself in another’s place[put oneself in another’s place] or [put oneself in another’sshoes] {v. phr.} To understand another person’s feeling imaginatively;try to know his feelings and reasons with understanding; enter intohis trouble. It seemed like a dreadful thing for Bob to do, but Itried to put myself in his place. If you will put yourself in thecustomer’s shoes ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы give oneself up to[give oneself up to] {v. phr.} Not to hold yourself back from; letyourself enjoy. Uncle Willie gave himself up to a life ofwandering. John came inside from the cold and gave himself up tothe pleasure of being in a warm room. Compare: ENJOY ONESELF, LETONESELF GO....
26. Перевод идиомы make oneself scarce, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: make oneself scarce Идиома: make oneself scarce разг. Перевод: быстро уйти, удрать, улизнуть, ретироваться Пример: I think that I will make myself scarce and go to the beach for the day. Я думаю удрать отсюда, и пойти на пляж на весь день. «If you see a bull in the pasture, make yourself scarce.» Если ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы pull oneself up by the bootstraps[pull oneself up by the bootstraps] or [pull oneself up by one’sown bootstraps] {adv. phr.} To succeed without help; succeed by yourown efforts. He had to pull himself up by the bootstraps....
28. Значение идиомы be oneself[be oneself] {v.} To act naturally; act normally without trying unduly to impress others. Just try being yourself; I promise people will like you more....
29. Значение идиомы help oneself[help oneself] {v. phr.} To take what you want; take rather thanask or wail to be given. Help yourself to another piece of pie. John helped himself to some candy without asking....
30. Spread outФразовый глагол / Phrasal verb To spread [spred] — неправильный глагол: Spread [spred] (II форма); spread [spred] (III форма) Spread out* (107) – растягивать(ся), вытягивать(ся), развертывать(ся), расширять(ся), раскладывать, рассредоточиваться и т. п. All of Rome Spread out before him. The view was stunning. Весь Рим расстилался/раскинулся перед ним. Зрелище было потрясающим. Zacharias felt the warmth ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы beside oneself[beside oneself] {adj. phr.} Very much excited; somewhat crazy. She was beside herself with fear. He was beside himself, he was so angry. When his wife heard of his death, she was beside herself....
32. Значение идиомы lay oneself out[lay oneself out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make an extra hardeffort; try very hard. Larry wanted to win a medal for his school, so he really laid himself out in the race....
33. Значение идиомы queer oneself[queer oneself] {v. phr.} To act in such a manner as to offendothers and thus one’s own chances or position. Phil has queeredhimself with many girls by his erratic behavior....
34. Значение идиомы make an exhibition of oneself[make an exhibition of oneself] {v. phr.} To behave foolishly orembarrassingly in public. Stop drinking so much and making anexhibition of yourself....
35. Значение идиомы express oneself[express oneself] {v. phr.} To say what you think or feel; put yourthoughts or feelings into words by speaking or writing. The boyexpressed himself well in debate. The mayor expressed himself asopposed to any borrowing....
36. Значение идиомы unbosom oneself[unbosom oneself] {v. phr.} To confess one’s personal thoughts orfeelings; disclose private information to a confidante. Once shewas at home with her mother, she unbosomed herself of all hertroubles....
37. Значение идиомы have oneself[have oneself] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To enjoy. — Sometimes usedin very informal speech to provide emphasis. As soon as theirparents left, the boys had themselves some fun. After working hardall day, John had himself a good night’s sleep....
38. Значение идиомы make a pig of oneself[make a pig of oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To overindulge; eattoo much. Mary said, «This dessert is so delicious that I am goingto make a pig of myself and have some more.»...
39. Значение идиомы full of oneself[full of oneself] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Interested only inyourself. Joe would be a nice boy if he would stop being so full ofhimself. Compare: BIG HEAD....
40. Значение идиомы resign oneself[resign oneself] {v. phr.} To stop arguing; accept something whichcannot be changed. When Jane’s father explained that he could notafford to buy her a new bicycle, she finally resigned herself toriding the old one. Compare: GIVE UP....