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Значение идиомы swear by

[swear by] {v.} 1. To use as the support or authority that what youare saying is truthful; take an oath upon.

A witness swears by theBible that he will tell the truth.

In ancient Greece a doctorswore by Apollo, the god of healing, that he would be a good doctor.

John swore by his honor he would return the bike.

2. To havecomplete confidence in; be sure of; trust completely.

When John hasto go somewhere fast, he swears by his bike to get there.

We canbe sure that Fred will come on time, since his friend Tom swears byhim.



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  31. Значение идиомы to death[to death] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the limit; to the greatestdegree possible. — Used for emphasis with verbs such as «scare»,»frighten», «bore». Cowboy stories bore me to death, but I likemysteries. Sara is scared to death of snakes. John is tickledto death with his new bike....
  32. Значение идиомы hold a brief for[hold a brief for] {v. phr.} To argue in support of; defend. — Usually used with a negative. I hold no brief for John, but I donot think he was responsible for the accident. The lawyer said heheld no brief for thievery, but he considered the man should he givenanother chance....
  33. Значение идиомы come out[come out] {v.} 1. {Of a girl:} To be formally introduced to polite society at about age eighteen, usually at a party; begin to go to big parties, In society, girls come out when they reach the age of about eighteen, and usually it is at a big party in their honor; after that they ... Читать далее...
  34. Значение идиомы speak for[speak for] {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. Atthe meeting John spoke for the change in the rules. The othergirls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make arequest for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred and Charlie spoke for the ... Читать далее...
  35. Olympic GamesТопик Олимпийские Игры познакомит вас с историей самых главных спортивных игр в мире. Начиная с Древней Греции, эти Игры были праздником, объединяющим спортсменов из различных государств. Отдавая дань стране-прародительнице Олимпиад, олимпийский огонь до сих пор привозят из Греции, и спортсмены так же приносят олимпийскую клятву. В наше время проведение Зимних и Летних Олимпиад, и само ... Читать далее...
  36. Значение идиомы paddle one’s own canoe[paddle one’s own canoe] {v. phr.}, {informal} To work withouthelp; earn your own living; support yourself. After his fatherdied, John had to paddle his own canoe. Syn.: HOE ONE’S OWN ROW. Compare: MAKE ONE’S WAY....
  37. A precise locationAttorney to witness: «And where was the location of the accident?» Witness: «Approximately milepost 499.» Attorney: «And where is milepost 499?» Witness: «About halfway between milepost 498 and milepost 500.»...
  38. Значение идиомы speak of the devil and he appears[speak of the devil and he appears] A person comes just when youare talking about him. — A proverb. We were just talking about Billwhen he came in the door. Speak of the devil and he appears....
  39. Значение идиомы play fair[play fair] {v. phr.} To do what is right to others; act in a fairand truthful way. The boys like the principal because he alwaysplays fair. Mary would not date any other boys while Jim, herfavorite boyfriend, was away; she said that would not be playingfair....
  40. Перевод слова ancientAncient — древний, старинный Перевод слова Ancient languages — древние языки ancient city — древний город ancient monuments — старинные памятники Ancient Troy was a great city. Древняя Троя была великим городом. She invoked an Ancient law Она ссылается на древний закон. He presently returned with a very Ancient bottle. Вскоре он вернулся со старинной ... Читать далее...

Значение идиомы swear by