Значение идиомы stab in the dark

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1. Значение идиомы make a stab at[make a stab at] {v. phr.} To try doing something at random withoutsufficient preparation. The singer was not familiar with the ariabut she decided to make a stab at it anyhow. Contrast: STAB IN THEBACK, STAB IN THE DARK....
2. Значение идиомы shot in the dark[shot in the dark] {n. phr.} An attempt without much hope or chanceof succeeding; a wild guess. A was just a shot in the dark, but Igot the right answer to the teacher’s question....
3. Перевод слова stabStab — удар (ножом), внезапная острая боль Перевод слова Stab of lumbago — приступ ишиаса to risk a stab in the back — подставлять спину под удар multiple stab wounds — многочисленные колотые раны You just Stabbed me through the heart when you kissed him. Ты просто вонзила мне нож в сердце, поцеловав его. He ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод идиомы stab someone in the back, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stab someone in the back Перевод: предать кого-либо, воткнуть нож в спину Пример: I dislike that man because he tried to stab me in the back during the last meeting. Я испытываю неприязнь к этому человеку потому, что он пытался воткнуть мне нож в спину на прошлом собрании....
5. Перевод идиомы a shot in the dark, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a shot in the dark Перевод: «выстрел наугад, вслепую»; попытка вслепую, догадка Пример: The attempt to find the small boy was a shot in the dark. Попытка найти маленького мальчика была «выстрелом наугад». The whole theory is a shot in the dark — no-one will ever take us seriously. Вся теория — это лишь ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы in the dark[in the dark] {adj. phr.} 1. In ignorance; without information. John was in the dark about the job he was being sent to. If thegovernment controls the news, it can keep people in the dark on anytopic it chooses. Mary had a letter from Sue yesterday, but shewas left in the dark about Sue’s plans ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы stab in the back[stab in the back ] {v. phr.}, {slang} To say or do somethingunfair that harms. Owenstabbed his friend Max in the back by telling lies about him....
8. Значение идиомы whistle in the dark[whistle in the dark] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to stay braveand forget your fear. Tom said he could fight the bully with onehand, but we knew that he was just whistling in the dark....
9. Перевод идиомы keep someone in the dark, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep someone in the dark Перевод: держать кого-либо в неведении (относительно планов, намерений, и т. п.) Пример: He always keeps us in the dark about his personal affairs. Он никогда нам ничего не рассказывает о своих личных делах....
10. Значение идиомы dark of the moon[dark of the moon] {n. phr.}, {literary} A time when the moon is not shining or cannot be seen. It was the dark of the moon when the scouts reached camp and they had to use flashlights to find their tents. Contrast: FULL OF THE MOON....
11. Перевод слова darkDark — темный, мрачный Перевод слова Dark day — хмурый день dark glasses — темные очки dark skin — смуглая кожа He arrived after Dark. Он приехал, когда было уже темно. It’s getting Dark. Становится темно. She has Dark hair. У нее темные волосы. Интересные факты Мем «темная сторона» (dark side) пришел из фантастической эпопеи ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы dark horse[dark horse] {n.}, {informal} A political candidate little known to the general voting public; a candidate who was not expected to run. Every once in a while a dark horse candidate gets elected President....
13. Перевод идиомы dark horse, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: dark horse Перевод: темная лошадка; политик-кандидат, о котором обществу мало что известно Пример: The woman candidate was a dark horse but she won the election easily. Кандидат-женщина была темной лошадкой, но она легко выиграла выборы....
14. Guessing a NumberAngela: Hey, look at this. This restaurant is holding a Contest. If you can Guess the number of Marbles in this bowl, you’ll get a free meal every day for one year! Dwight: I’ll Take a stab at it. Angela: So will I. Let’s see, I think there must be close to 1000 or 1200 ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы at random[at random] {adv. phr.} With no order, plan, or purpose; in a mixed-up, or thoughtless way. He opened the letters at random. His clothes were scattered about the room at random....
16. Bell Labs Proves Existence of Dark SuckersFor years it has been believed that electric bulbs emitted light. However, recent information from Bell Labs has proven otherwise. Electric bulbs don’t emit light, they suck dark. Thus they now call these bulbs dark suckers. The dark sucker theory, according to a Bell Labs spokesperson, proves the existence of dark, that dark has mass ... Читать далее...
17. It’s dark in hereA woman takes a lover home during the day while her husband is at work. Her 9 year old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them and hides in the bedroom closet to watch. The woman’s husband also comes home. She puts her Lover in the closet, not realizing that the little boy is in there ... Читать далее...
18. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «I’m in the dark»Zainal Зейнел Why is there such a jam today? Почему здесь сегодня такая пробка? Osman Асман I’m in the dark as well. Я сам Ничего не знаю. Zainal Зейнел Try moving closer so I can get a better look. Попробуй подъехать ближе, чтобы получше все увидеть. Osman Асман Oh no! Look, a car has turned ... Читать далее...
19. A really bad, terrible mistakeFred goes to a doctor and says, «Doc, I want to be castrated.» Doc says, «Look, I don’t know what kind of cult you’re into or what your motives are, but I’m not going to do that sort of operation.» Fred: «Doc, I just want to be castrated, and I’m a little embarrassed about talking ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова knowledgeKnowledge — знание, понимание Перевод слова A subtle knowledge of a subject — тонкое понимание вопроса depth of her knowledge — глубина ее знаний a desire for knowledge — жажда знаний He struck me by his Knowledge. Он поразил меня своими знаниями. He did it without my Knowledge. Он сделал это без моего ведома. She ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы close the door[close the door] or [bar the door] or [shut the door] {v. phr.} To prevent any more action or talk about a subject. The President’s veto closed the door to any new attempt to pass the bill. Joan was much hurt by what Mary said, and she closed the door on Mary’s attempt to apologize. ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод слова previousPrevious — предыдущий, поспешный Перевод слова On the previous page — на предыдущей странице my previous experiences — мой предшествующий опыт you have been a little too previous — вы немного поспешили I am somewhat previous — я несколько забегаю вперед Life was better under the Previous regime. Жизнь была лучше при прошлом режиме. The ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы how do you do[how do you do] {formal} How are you? — Usually as a reply to anintroduction; it is in the form of a question but no answer isexpected. «Mary, I want you to meet my friend Fred. Fred, this ismy wife, Mary.» «How do you do, Mary?» «How do you do, Fred?»...
24. Bravery boy recalls stab ordealA nine-year-old boy has told how he went to his mother’s aid as an armed intruder tried to stab her to death in their Fife home. First Minister Alex Salmond has backed calls for Nathan Thomson, who was himself stabbed in the face, to be given a bravery award. Attacker Hugh Clark, 35, was jailed ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод идиомы at random, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at random Перевод: наугад, наобум, беспорядочно Пример: The members of the team were chosen at random from among the regular players. Члены команды были наугад выбраны из постоянных игроков....
26. Перевод слова attemptAttempt — пытаться, стараться; попытка, проба Перевод слова To make an attempt — сделать попытку a soulless attempt — вялая попытка suicidal attempt — попытка самоубийства Don’t Attempt impossibilities. Не старайтесь сделать невозможное. It was a poor Attempt at a joke. Это было особенно неудачная попытка пошутить. We made an Attempt to get in touch ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы subject to[subject to] {adj. phr.} 1. Under the government or control of; inthe power of. The English colonies in America were subject to theEnglish king. The principal and the teachers of a school aresubject to the school board. 2. Likely to get or have; liable. John is in rather poor health and is subject to colds. ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы take it or leave it[take it or leave it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To accept somethingwithout change or refuse it; decide yes or no. — Often used like acommand. He said the price of the house was $10,000, take it orleave it....
29. Значение идиомы hush-hush[hush-hush] {adj.}, {informal} Kept secret or hidden; kept frompublic knowledge; hushed up; concealed. The company had a newautomobile engine that it was developing, but kept it a hush-hushproject until they knew it was successful....
30. The Dark Side of VitaminwaterNow here’s something you wouldn’t expect. Coca-Cola is being sued by a non-profit public interest group, on the grounds that the company’s vitaminwater products make unwarranted health claims. No surprise there. But how do you think the company is defending itself? In a staggering feat of twisted logic, lawyers for Coca-Cola are defending the lawsuit ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы cop a feel[cop a feel] {v. phr.}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To attempt to arouse sexually by manual contact, usually by surprise. John talks big for a 16 year old, but all he’s ever done is cop a feel in a dark movie theater. Compare: FEEL UP. Contrast: COP A PLEA....
32. Значение идиомы talk through one’s hat[talk through one’s hat] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say somethingwithout knowing or understanding the facts; talk foolishly orignorantly. John said that the earth is nearer the sun in summer, but the teacher said he was talking through his hat....
33. CHECK THE BUFFETT!In a Texas bar, The bartender Fred was fed up with penis boasting from the regulars. So to put an end to all the boasting Fred says to them «whip ’em out».Fred pulls a yard stick from under the bar, at the same time a gay guy walks into the bar. Fred ask the man ... Читать далее...
34. The scene is a dark jungle in AfricaThe scene is a dark jungle in Africa. Two tigers are stalking through the brush when the one to the rear reaches out with his tongue and licks the ass of the tiger in front. The startled tiger turns around and says, «Hey! Cut it out, alright!» The rear tiger says, «sorry,» and they continue. ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы second-guess[second-guess] {v. phr.} 1. To criticize another’s decision withadvantage of hindsight. The losing team’s coach is alwayssecond-guessed. 2. To guess what someone else intends or would thinkor do. Television planners try to second-guess the public....
36. Значение идиомы to the best of one’s knowledge[to the best of one’s knowledge] As far as you know; to the extentof your knowledge. He has never won a game, to the best of myknowledge. To the best of my knowledge he is a college man, but Imay be mistaken....
37. Значение идиомы hate one’s guts[hate one’s guts] {v. phr.}, {slang} To feel a very strong dislikefor someone. Dick said that he hated Fred’s guts because Fred hadbeen very mean to him....
38. Значение идиомы what’s the big idea[what’s the big idea] or [what’s the idea] {informal} What is thepurpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are youdoing; how dare you. — Often used to question someone or somethingthat is not welcome. The Smith family painted their house red, white, and blue. What’s the big idea? What’s ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы the idea[the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} — Used in exclamations toshow that you do not like something. The idea! Thinking Mother wasmy sister! The very idea of Tom bringing that dirty dog into myclean house!...
40. Значение идиомы curiosity killed the cat[curiosity killed the cat] {informal} Getting too nosy may lead a person into trouble. — A proverb. «Curiosity killed the cat,» Fred’s father said, when he found Fred hunting around in closets just before Christmas....