Значение идиомы steal the show

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1. Перевод идиомы steal the show / steal the spotlight, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: steal the show / steal the spotlight Перевод: сорвать все аплодисменты, заткнуть всех за пояс Пример: The singer always steals the spotlight when she sings. Эта певица всегда срывает все аплодисменты, когда поет....
2. Значение идиомы show[show] See: GET THE SHOW ON THE ROAD, GO TO SHOW or GO TO PROVE, ROAD SHOW, STEAL THE SHOW, TALENT SHOW, VARIETY SHOW, WHOLE CHEESE orWHOLE SHOW....
3. Значение идиомы steal one’s thunder[steal one’s thunder] {v. phr.} To do or say something, intentionally or not, that another person has planned to say or do. Fred intended to nominate Bill for president, but John got up firstand stole Fred’s thunder. Mary was going to sing «Oh! Susanna,»but Ellen did it first and Mary said Ellen had stolen her ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы steal the spotlight[steal the spotlight] {v. phr.} To attract attention away from aperson or thing that people should be watching. When the maidwalked on the stage and tripped over a rug, she stole the spotlightfrom the leading players. Just as the speaker began, a little dogran up the aisle, and stole the spotlight from him....
5. Перевод слова stealSteal — украсть, воровать Перевод слова To steal the election — победить на выборах благодаря ухищрениям разного рода to steal a kiss — сорвать поцелуй to steal from a household — украсть из дома They’ve Stolen our liberty. Они похитили нашу свободу. Hunger drove them to Steal. Голод заставил их пойти на воровство. He’d Stolen ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы road show[road show] {n.} A theatrical play that is performed for a few daysin one town and then moves to other towns. Many actors get theirstart in road shows. The road show is often not as good as theoriginal play on Broadway....
7. Значение идиомы go to show[go to show] or [go to prove] {v. phr.}, {informal} To seem toprove; act or serve to show ; demonstrate. — Often used after»it». Our team beat a bigger team, and it just goes to show you canwin if you play hard enough. The hard winter at Valley Forge goesto show that our soldiers suffered ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы talent show[talent show] {n.} An entertainment in which new entertainers tryto win a prize. Mary won the talent show by her dancing. Thepeople liked Bill’s singing in the talent show....
9. Значение идиомы show off[show off] {v. phr.} 1. To put out nicely for people to see;display; exhibit. The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show offher shell collection. The girls couldn’t wait to show off theirfine needlework to our visitors. 2. {informal} To try to attractattention; also, try to attract attention to. The children alwaysshow off when ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы show in[show in] or [out] or [up] or [to the door] {v. phr.} To usher;conduct; accompany. «My husband will show you in,» Mary said to theguests when they arrived at the door....
11. Перевод идиомы get the show on the road / get this show on the road, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get the show on the road / get this show on the road Перевод: начать (работу), приступить к выполнению (работы, программы) Пример: «Let’s get the show on the road and begin work for the day.» Давайте приступим к выполнению работы на сегодняшний день....
12. Значение идиомы steal up on[steal up on] {v. phr.} To stealthily approach one; sneak up onsomeone. The thief stole up on his victim, snatched her purse, andran away....
13. Значение идиомы steal a march on[steal a march on] {v. phr.} To get ahead of someone by doing athing unnoticed; get an advantage over. The army stole a march onthe enemy by marching at night and attacking them in the morning. Jack got the job by getting up earlier than Bill. He stole a march onhim. Compare: GET THE JUMP ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы show one’s teeth[show one’s teeth] {v. phr.} To show anger; show belligerence. He is a very mild, private person, but during a tough businessnegotiation he knows how to show his teeth....
15. Значение идиомы show one’s face[show one’s face] {v. phr.} To be seen; appear. Bill is afraidto show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up. Judy is awonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage. After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to show his face....
16. Значение идиомы stop the show[stop the show] {v. phr.} To elicit such a strong applause from theaudience that the show is interrupted. Pavarotti’s rendition of «Osole mio» always stops the show....
17. Show him your crossTwo nuns, Sister Mary Agnes and Sister Mary Vincent, are traveling through Europe in their car, sightseeing in Transylvania. As they are stopped at a traffic light, out of nowhere, a small vampire jumps onto the hood of the car and hisses at them through the windshield. «Quick, quick!» shouts Sister Mary Agnes, «What should ... Читать далее...
18. 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 ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы show cause[show cause] {v. phr.} To give a reason or explanation. Thejudge asked the defendants to show cause why they should not be heldwithout bail....
20. Значение идиомы give the show away[give the show away] {v. phr.} To reveal a plan or information thatis supposed to be secret. You have read further in the book than Ihave, but please don’t tell me where the treasure was buried;otherwise you’d be giving the show away....
21. Значение идиомы variety show[variety show] {n.} A program that includes several different kindsof entertainment. Jane’s father was the master of ceremonies of a variety show on TV....
22. Значение идиомы get the show on the road[get the show on the road]{v. phr.}, {informal} To start a program;get work started. It was several years before the rocket scientistsgot the show on the road. Compare: GET THE BALL ROLLING....
23. Filming a TV Show or MovieMartin: Okay, quiet on the Set! What are the Extras doing over there? They’re not in this Scene. Stephanie: Sorry, I’ll get them off the set. Is this the Lighting you wanted for this scene? If not, I can tell the lighting Crew. Martin: The lighting is fine, but this Staging is all wrong. And ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы show one’s hand[show one’s hand] {v. phr.} To reveal or exhibit one’s true andhitherto hidden purpose. Only after becoming Chancellor of Germanydid Adolf Hitler really show his hand and reveal that he intended totake over other countries....
25. Значение идиомы show one’s colors[show one’s colors] {v. phr.} 1. To show what you are really like. We thought Toby was timid, but he showed his colors when he rescuedthe ponies from the burning barn. 2. To make known what you think orplan to do. Mr. Ryder is afraid that he will lose the election ifhe shows his colors ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы show of hands[show of hands] {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when thosewho vote «yes» and those who vote «no» hold up their hands to becounted. The chairman said, «I’d like to see a show of hands ifwe’re ready for the vote.»...
27. Award Show SeasonIt’s That time of year again. It’s Award show season. No, I’m not talking about the Nobel Prizes. I’m talking about the entertainment awards. This is the time of year when the TV shows and movies are Nominated as the best of the year. Celebrities get together at an award Ceremony and the winners are ... Читать далее...
28. Перевод слова showShow — показывать, показываться; показ, демонстрация Перевод слова A show of force — демонстрация силы fashions show — демонстрация мод to show a picture — показать картину the buds are showing — появляются почки I’ll show you out. Я вас провожу к выходу. Show me how to do this sum. Покажи мне, как решить эту ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод идиомы the show must go on, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the show must go on Перевод: спектакль продолжается; жизнь должна идти дальше Пример: There may be a war on, but here at the industrial design fair, the show must go on. Пусть и идет война, но здесь, на ярмарке промышленного дизайна, жизнь должна идти дальше....
30. Значение идиомы heap coals of fire on one’s head[heap coals of fire on one’s head] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be kindor helpful to someone who has done wrong to you, so that he isashamed. Alice heaped coals of fire on Mary’s head by inviting herto a party after Mary had gossiped about her. Jean Valjean stolethe Bishop’s silver, but the Bishop heaped coals ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы no-show[no-show] {n.}, {informal} A person who makes a reservation, e. g.,at a hotel or at an airline, and then neither claims nor cancels it. The airlines were messed up because of a great number of no-showpassengers....
32. Значение идиомы show around[show around] {v. phr.} To act as a host or guide to someone; toshow newly arrived people or strangers what’s what and where. WhenGordon and Rose arrived in Hawaii for the first time, their hostshowed them around the islands....
33. Avoiding Show and Movie SpoilersLee: I’m reading this article about the new Season of our favorite show. It’s Premiering next week. Kira: Don’t tell me anything about it, especially Spoilers. Lee: But don’t you want to know which Guest stars will be Making appearances and the Plot twists that are Coming up? Kira: No, I don’t! I don’t watch ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы show the door[show the door] {v. phr.} To ask to go away. Ruth wasupsetting the other children, so I showed her the door. Ourneighbors invited themselves to the party and stayed until Harryshowed them the door....
35. Фразовый глагол show up (1) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: show up (1) Перевод: появиться, прибыть, прийти Пример: We expected David to come but he didn’t show up. Мы ожидали, что Дэвид придет, но он не появился....
36. Значение идиомы show up[show up] {v.} 1. To make known the real truth about. The man said he was a mind reader, but he was shown up as a fake. 2.To come or bring out; become or make easy to see. The detective puta chemical on the paper, and the fingertips showed up. This testshows up your weaknesses ... Читать далее...
37. Фразовый глагол show up (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: show up (2) Перевод: выделываться и выставлять кого-либо хуже себя Пример: He’s always trying to show up his co-workers in order to get ahead. Он всегда пытается выглядеть лучше своих сослуживцев, чтобы пробиться....
38. Перевод идиомы show signs of something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: show signs of something Перевод: показывать признаки, симптомы чего-либо Пример: The man showed no signs of life after he was involved in the accident. Мужчина не показывал признаков жизни после того, как попал в аварию....
39. Фразовый глагол show off — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: show off Фразовый глагол: show off разг. Перевод: выпендриваться, понтоваться Пример: There’s David showing off in his new sports car! Вон Дэвид выпендривается в своей новой машине!...
40. Значение идиомы stars in one’s eyes[stars in one’s eyes] {n. phr.} 1. An appearance or feeling of verygreat happiness or expectation of happiness. Mary gets stars in hereyes when she thinks of her boyfriend. 2. A belief in the possibilityof quick and lasting reforms in people and life and an eagerness tomake such changes. Some inexperienced people get stars in ... Читать далее...