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Значение идиомы square oneself with
[square oneself with] {v. phr.} To apologize; re-establishfriendship with; make amends.
“Mr. Alien is very angry with you forleaving the firm,” Bob said. “It will take more than a few words and adrink to square yourself with him.”
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- Перевод слова square Square – площадь; квадратный, четырехугольный Перевод слова A table 4 feet square – стол в 4 фута в длину и в ширину square foot – квадратный фут solid square – куб square for dancing – танцевальная площадка The Square of 4 is 16. Квадрат 4-х равен 16-и. First of all, draw a Square. Прежде всего, […]...
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- Перевод идиомы get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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 […]...
- 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....
- Значение идиомы square one’s shoulders [square one’s shoulders] {v. phr.} To stand strong and ready togive battle; be brave. Jack squared his shoulders and entered thegame. Graduates must square their shoulders and face the world....
- 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....
- 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....
- Перевод идиомы fair and square, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: fair and square Перевод: абсолютно честный, справедливый Пример: The British team won the game fair and square. Британская команда выиграла игру абсолютно справедливо....
- Значение идиомы square peg in a round hole [square peg in a round hole] {n.}, {informal} A person who does notfit into a job or position; someone who does not belong where he is. Arthur is a square peg in a round hole when he is playing ball. George likes to work with his hands. When it comes to books, he’s asquare peg […]...
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- 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....
- 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....
- Значение идиомы repeat oneself [repeat oneself] {v. phr.} To say the same thing over again, oftenin the same words; repeat ideas because you forget what you said orbecause you want to stress their importance. Grandfather isforgetful and often repeats himself when he tells a story. Ateacher often has to repeat herself several times before her pupilsremember what she tells […]...
- Перевод идиомы a square peg (in a round hole), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a square peg (in a round hole) Перевод: человек не на своем месте, неподходящий человек; белая ворона Пример: My friend was like a square peg in a round hole when he tried to do the job of an accountant. Мой друг был белой вороной, когда пытался выполнять обязанности бухгалтера....
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- 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....
- Перевод слова oneself Oneself – 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 […]...
- 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 […]...
- 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....
- Перевод идиомы back to square one / back to the drawing board, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: back to square one / back to the drawing board Перевод: вернуться к началу чего-либо Пример: The city was back to square one in their effort to build a new bridge. Город начал пытаться построить новый мост снова с самого начала....
- Перевод слова apologize Apologize – извиняться Перевод слова Apologize for an incident – принести извинения за инцидент apologize profusely – без конца извиняться apologize for words – извиняться за свои слова I Apologized for being late. Я извинился за опоздание. I’m so sorry, I do Apologize. Мне так жаль, я приношу свои извинения. I want to Apologize, again. […]...
- Перевод сленгового выражения square, значение и пример использования Сленговое выражение: square Сленговое выражение: square груб. Перевод: скучный, неинтересный человек; кто-либо, кто не в курсе последних новинок, последней моды Синоним: vanilla Пример: Michael is such a square – I’ve never met anyone so boring. Майкл такой зануда, я никогда не встречал такого неинтересного человека. You know the dance club has lost its edge when […]...
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- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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....
- 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.”...
- 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....
- 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....
- Значение идиомы shift for oneself [shift for oneself] {v. phr.} To live or act independently with nohelp, guidance or protection from others; take care of yourself. Mrs. McCarthy was forced to shift for herself after her husbanddied....
- 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....
- 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....
- Значение идиомы exert oneself [exert oneself] {v. phr.} To make an effort; try hard; work hard. Susan exerted herself all year to earn good marks. Jerry exertedhimself to please the new girl....
- Значение идиомы by oneself [by oneself] {adv. phr.} 1. Without any others around; separate from others; alone. The house stood by itself on a hill. Tom liked to go walking by himself. Betty felt very sad and lonely by herself. 2. Without the help of anyone else; by your own work only. John built a flying model airplane by […]...