Значение идиомы swear by

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1. Значение идиомы swear in [swear in] or [swear into] {v.} To have a person swear or promiseto do his duty as a member or an officer of an organization, government department, or similar group. – “Swear into” is used whenthe name of the group is given. Mary and Ann will be sworn into theclub tonight. Fred was sworn in […]...
2. Значение идиомы swear out [swear out] {v.} To get byswearing that a person has broken the law. The policeman swore outa warrant for the suspect’s arrest. The detectives swore out asearch warrant....
3. Значение идиомы swear off [swear off] {v.}, {informal} To give up something you like or youhave got in the habit of using by making a promise. Mary swore offcandy until she lost ten pounds. John has sworn off dessert forLent....
4. Перевод слова swear Swear – присяга, клясться Перевод слова To swear by one’s life – поклясться своей жизнью to swear accusation – обвинить под присягой to swear loyalty – клясться в верности Don’t Swear in front of the children. Не ругайся в присутствии детей. Don’t Swear at me, if you please! А ну-ка брось кричать на меня! I […]...
5. Перевод слова swear in Swear in – приводить к присяге; ругаться Перевод слова To empanel, swear in a jury – приводить к присяге присяжного to swear in a witness – привести свидетеля к присяге swear in company – браниться во всеуслышание He was elected but not yet sworn in. Он избран, но еще не приведен к присяге. She doesn’t […]...
6. Presidents should not swear in on a Bible Barack Obama’s hand lies on a Bible held by Michelle Obama as he is sworn in as the 44th U. S. president on January 20, 2009. U. S. presidents should not be sworn into office with their hand on a Bible. At Monday’s inauguration of his second term, President Barack Obama will raise his right […]...
7. 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?”...
8. Значение идиомы in return [in return] {adv. phr.} In order to give back something; aspayment; in recognition or exchange. – Often used with “for”. Budgave me his knife and I gave him marbles in return. The ladyhelped Mother when she was sick and in return Mother often invited herto dinner. How much did John give you in return for […]...
9. Значение идиомы a friend in need is a friend indeed [a friend in need is a friend indeed] A genuine friend on whom one can always depend. – A proverb; often shortened to “a friend in need…” When John’s house burned down, his neighbor Jim helped him and his family with shelter, food and clothing. John said, “Jim, a friend in need is a friend […]...
10. Значение идиомы in honor of [in honor of] {prep.} As an honor to; for showing respect or thanksto. We celebrate Mother’s Day in honor of our mothers. The citydedicated a monument in honor of the general....
11. Значение идиомы hard-top [hard-top] {n.} 1. A car that has a metal roof; a car that is not aconvertible. Every spring Mr. Jones sells his hard-top and buys aconvertible. 2. or [hardtop convertible] A car with windows that canbe completely lowered with no partitions left standing, and with a topthat may or may not be lowered. Mr. Brown’s […]...
12. Значение идиомы fast talker [fast talker] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A con artist or a swindler, one who is particularly apt to get away with illegitimate transactionsbecause of the clever way he talks. I wouldn’t trust Uncle Joe if Iwere you, – he is a fast talker....
13. Перевод слова confidence Confidence – уверенность, доверие Перевод слова Growing confidence – растущее доверие to have confidence in the future – быть уверенным в будущем to express confidence – выразить доверие He had perfect Confidence in her ability to succeed. Он не сомневался в том, что она добьется успеха. The class gave me more Confidence. Учебный курс придал […]...
14. Значение идиомы in trust [in trust] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In safe care for another. Themoney was held by the hank in trust for the widow. At his deathMr. Brown left a large sum in trust for his son until he wastwenty-five....
15. Перевод слова honor Honor – слава, почет, честь Перевод слова To honor a request – выполнять просьбу word of honor – слово чести honor camp – амер. лагерь для “почетных заключенных” I pledge my Honor. Клянусь своей честью. “We plead guilty, Your Honor.” “Мы признаем свою вину, Ваша Честь.” I pledge that I will Honor my wife. Я […]...
16. Перевод слова bike Bike – велосипед Перевод слова Stationary bike – велотренажер mountain bike – горный велосипед bike hire – прокат велосипедов Cool Bike! Классный велосипед! I came on my Bike. Я приехал на велосипеде. I used to Bike to work. Я ездил на работу на велосипеде. Интересные факты Несмотря на то, что мотоцикл или мопед переводится на […]...
17. Playing a Practical Joke Patricia: What are you doing? Luis: I’m setting up a Practical joke for Bobby. I Can’t wait to see the look on his face when he walks outside and finds his bike In pieces. It’ll be the best Prank ever! Patricia: You’re not really going to take apart his bike, are you? Luis: I’ll Let […]...
18. 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 […]...
19. Значение идиомы for the asking [for the asking] {adv. phr.} By asking; by asking for it; onrequest. John said I could borrow his bike any time. It was minefor the asking. Teacher said her advice was free for the asking....
20. Значение идиомы on one’s honor [on one’s honor] {adj. phr.} Bound by one’s honesty; trusted. The students were not supervised during the examination. They were ontheir honor not to cheat. The house father put the boys on theirhonor not to smoke in the dormitory....
21. Значение идиомы without fail [without fail] {adv. phr.} Without failing to do it or failing inthe doing of it; certainly, surely. Be here at 8 o’clock sharp, without fail. Ben promised to return the bike at a certain timewithout fail....
22. Значение идиомы quick on the trigger [quick on the trigger] or [trigger happy] {adj. phr.} Ready toshoot without warning; fast with a gun. He’s a dangerous criminalquick on the trigger. 2. {informal} Fast at answering questions orsolving problems. In class discussions John is always quick on thetrigger....
23. Значение идиомы twist one around one’s little finger [twist one around one’s little finger] also [turn one around one’slittle finger] or [wrap one around one’s finger] {v. phr.} To havecomplete control over; to be able to make do anything youwant. Sue can twist any of the boys around her little finger. Compare: JUMP THROUGH A HOOP....
24. Значение идиомы clean hands [clean hands] {n. phr.}, {slang} Freedom from guilt or dishonesty; innocence. John grew up in a bad neighborhood, but he grew up with clean hands. There was much proof against Bill, but he swore he had clean hands....
25. Значение идиомы light up [light up] {v.} Suddenly to look pleased and happy. Martha’sface lit up when she saw her old friend. Tom will really light upwhen he sees his new bike!...
26. 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 […]...
27. Значение идиомы fall off the wagon [fall off the wagon] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {alcoholism and drugculture} To return to the consumption of an addictive, such as alcoholor drugs, after a period of abstinence. Poor Joe has fallen off thewagon again – he is completely incoherent today....
28. Значение идиомы good and — [good and –] {adv.}, {informal} Very; completely. John’sfather was good and mad when John came home late. Jack knew goodand well that Tom had thrown the snowball at him. I pushed Billgood and hard. Susan wouldn’t come out till she was good andready. I beat Joe good and proper in the game of marbles....
29. Значение идиомы fast and furious [fast and furious] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Very fast; with much speedand energy. He was mowing the grass at a fast and furious rate. When I last saw her she was driving fast and furious down thestreet. Compare: GREAT GUNS....
30. 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....
31. Значение идиомы hunt up [hunt up] {v.} To find or locate by search. When John was inChicago, he hunted up some old friends. The first thing Fred hadto do was to hunt up a hotel room....
32. Значение идиомы hand over fist [hand over fist] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Fast and in large amounts. Fred may get a pony for Christmas because his father is makingmoney hand over fist. Business is so bad that the store on thecorner is losing money hand over fist....
33. Marriage quotes 03 There was a man who said, “I never knew what happiness was until I got married… and then it was too late!” Love is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock. They say when a man holds a woman’s hand before marriage, it is love; after marriage, it is self-defense. When a […]...
34. Значение идиомы girl friend [girl friend] {n.}, {informal} 1. A female friend or companion. Jane is spending the night at her girlfriend’s house. 2. A boy’ssteady girl; the girl or woman partner in a love affair; girl;sweetheart. John is taking his girl friend to the dance. Contrast:BOYFRIEND....
35. Значение идиомы black-and-white [black-and-white] {adj.} Divided into only two sides that are either right or wrong or good or bad, with nothing in between; thinking or judging everything as either good or bad. Everything is black-and-white to Bill; if you’re not his friend, you are his enemy. The old man’s religion shows his black-and-white thinking; everything is either […]...
36. Перевод слова trust Trust – доверие, доверять, верить Перевод слова He is not a man to be trusted – этому человеку нельзя доверять to inspire a certain trust – внушать некоторое доверие to take smth. on trust – принимать что-л. на веру I was a fool to Trust him. С моей стороны было глупостью доверять ему. You can’t […]...
37. Перевод идиомы guest of honor, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: guest of honor Перевод: человек, ради которого устраивается какое-либо событие (вечер, церемония, и т. п.) Пример: My father was the guest of honor at the company banquet. В честь моего отца в компании устроили банкет....
38. A really bad, terrible mistake Fred 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 […]...
39. Значение идиомы cows tail [cows tail] {n.}, {dialect} A person who is behind others. John was the cow’s tail at the exam. Fred was always the old cow’s tail for football practice....
40. Значение идиомы have eyes only for [have eyes only for] {v. phr.} To see or want nothing else but;give all your attention to; be interested only in. Of all thehorses in the show, John had eyes only for the big white one. Allthe girls liked Fred, but he had eyes only for Helen....