Значение идиомы take a crack at

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1. Значение идиомы hard nut to crack[hard nut to crack] also [tough nut to crack] {n. phr.}, {informal}Something difficult to understand or to do. Tom’s algebra lessonwas a hard nut to crack. Mary found knitting a hard nut to crack. Compare: HARD ROW TO HOE....
2. Значение идиомы crack the whip[crack the whip] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get obedience or cooperation by threats of punishment. If the children won’t behave when I reason with them, I have to crack the whip....
3. Значение идиомы crack of dawn[crack of dawn] {n. phr.} The time in the morning when the sun’s rays first appear. The rooster crows at the crack of dawn and wakes up everybody on the farm....
4. Значение идиомы crack a bottle[crack a bottle] {v. phr.} To open a new bottle of alcoholic beverage. On birthdays it is customary to crack a bottle and offer one’s best wishes....
5. Значение идиомы crack a book[crack a book] {v. phr.}, {slang} To open a book in order to study. — Usually used with a negative. John did not crack a book until the night before the exam. Many students think they can pass without cracking a book....
6. Значение идиомы crack up[crack up] {v.} 1. To wreck or be wrecked; smash up. The airplane cracked up in landing. He cracked up his car. 2. {informal} To become mentally ill under physical or mental overwork or worry. He had kept too busy for years, and when failures came, he cracked up. It seemed to be family problems ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод сленгового выражения crack open, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: crack open Перевод: открыть (в данной фразе слово Crack используется лишь для усиления глагола Open) Пример: Crack open a bottle of champagne — it’s time to celebrate! Открывай бутылку шампанского, пора праздновать!...
8. Перевод идиомы at the crack of dawn, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at the crack of dawn Перевод: при первых лучах солнца, очень рано утром Пример: We left for our holiday at the crack of dawn. Мы отправились в отпуск при первых лучах солнца....
9. Перевод идиомы a hard nut to crack, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: a hard nut to crack Перевод: крепкий, твердый орешек; трудная задача или человек, с которым трудно иметь дело Пример: He is a hard nut to crack and is not close to many people. С ним трудно иметь дело, и у него мало близких знакомых....
10. Перевод идиомы crack a joke, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: crack a joke Перевод: рассказать шутку Пример: The man was a lot of fun at the party because he was always cracking jokes. Этот мужчина был очень забавен на вечере, потому что он все время рассказывал шутки....
11. Значение идиомы crack a smile[crack a smile] {v. phr.}, {informal} To let a smile show on one’s face; permit a smile to appear. Bob told the whole silly story without even cracking a smile. Scrooge was a gloomy man, who never cracked a smile. When we gave the shy little boy an ice cream cone, he finally cracked a ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы crack down[crack down] {v. phr.}, {informal} To enforce laws or rules strictly; require full obedience to a rule. After a speeding driver hit a child, the police cracked down. — Often used with «on». Police suddenly cracked down on the selling of liquors to minors. The coach cracked down on the players when he found they ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова architectArchitect — архитектор, зодчий Перевод слова Naval architect — корабельный инженер landscape architect — ландшафтный архитектор interior architect — архитектор интерьеров architect of one’s own fortunes — хозяин свой судьбы He was apprenticed to a local Architect. Он был подмастерьем местного архитектора. He’s a talented Architect but a poor diplomat. Он талантливый архитектор, но плохой ... Читать далее...
14. Фразовый глагол crack up — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: crack up Перевод: сильно смеяться, хохотать безудержно Пример: When I told the joke, they all cracked up. Когда я рассказал эту шутку, они все расхохотались....
15. Перевод слова campusCampus — кампус, территория университета Перевод слова University campus — университетский городок campus police — полиция кампуса campus butcher — волокита-студент; бабник Most first-year students live on Campus. Большинство первокурсников проживают в общежитии. If the accident occurs on Campus, notify the University police. Если несчастный случай произойдет в кампусе, поставьте в известность университетскую полицию. There ... Читать далее...
16. Фразовый глагол crack down on — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: crack down on Перевод: сломить сопротивление, усиленно бороться Пример: The police have been cracking down on drunk driving. Полиция усиленно борется с вождением в пьяном виде....
17. Перевод слова challengeChallenge — вызов, сложная задача Перевод слова To accept the challenge — браться за решение проблемы to face the challenge — столкнуться с проблемой real challenge — истинное испытание He took up my Challenge. Он принял мой вызов. The job doesn’t really Challenge her. На этой работе она не может как следует проявиться. It was ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы second to none[second to none] {adj. phr.} Excellent; first rate; peerless. Our new State University campus is second to none. There is no needto pay all that high tuition at a private college....
19. Значение идиомы underway[underway] {adv. phr.} In progress; in motion. The yearlyfund-raising campaign for the renovation of our university campus isalready underway....
20. Значение идиомы throw down the gauntlet[throw down the gauntlet] {v. phr.} To challenge, especially to afight. Another candidate for the presidency has thrown down thegauntlet....
21. Taking a Campus TourJi Won: Come on, Dad, the Campus tour starts over there. The Guide is ready to begin the Walking tour. Guide: Welcome, Prospective students and your parents. My name is Jaime and I’ll be conducting your tour today. This tour will last about an hour, and we’ll be making frequent Stops so I can Point ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы nothing to it[nothing to it] {adj. phr.} Presenting no serious challenge; easilyaccomplished. Once you learn how to tread water, swimming is reallyeasy; there is nothing to it. Compare: EASY AS APPLE PIE, A CINCH, APIECE OF CAKE....
23. Two nuns go to a restaurant to have dinnerTwo nuns go to a restaurant to have dinner. They notice Rocky Mountain Oysters on the menu and wondered what that was. They ask the waiter who replies «Oh Sister, those are nuts.» She answers «Do you mean like the kind you crack with a rock?» «No. The kind you rock on a crack.»...
24. Значение идиомы race against time[race against time] {v. phr.} To be in a great hurry to finish agiven project by a specified deadline. The workers were racingagainst time to finish the campus modernization project....
25. Значение идиомы dare one to do something[dare one to do something] {v. phr.} To challenge someone to do something. «I dare you to jump off that rock into the sea,» Fred said to Jack....
26. Значение идиомы signed, sealed, and delivered[signed, sealed, and delivered] {adj. phr.} Finished; completed; ina state of completion. «How is the campus renovation plan for thegovernor’s office coming along?» the dean of the college asked.»Signed, sealed, and delivered,» his assistant answered. Compare: CUTAND DRIED; HOOK, LINE AND SINKER....
27. Значение идиомы catch off guard[catch off guard] {v. phr.} To challenge or confront a person at a time of lack of preparedness or sufficient care. The suspect was caught off guard by the detective and confessed where he had hidden the stolen car....
28. Значение идиомы showdown[showdown] {n.} A final challenge or confrontation during whichboth sides have to use all of their resources. You cannot know acountry’s military strength until a final showdown occurs....
29. Значение идиомы wee hours[wee hours] The crack of dawn, or just before it, usually between 1A. M. and 4 A. M. or 2 A. M. and 5 A. M. He stayed up all night whenthey were expecting their first child; finally, a boy was born in thewee hours of the morning. Compare: SMALL HOURS....
30. Значение идиомы while back[while back] {adv.} At a time several weeks or months in the past.- Used with «a». We had a good rain a while back, but we need morenow. Grandfather is well now, but a while back he was in thehospital for three weeks. See: CRACK THE WHIP....
31. Students suspended for riding horses to schoolPranks become more common as the school year wraps up for many students. This 2015 story is going viral after being posted on Reddit this week. Two high school seniors were suspended after they rode horses to school as part of «No Vehicle to School Day.» The decision to not use vehicles to get to ... Читать далее...
32. Breaching Computer SecurityJin: Did you hear what happened to McQ Corp? Dina: No, what? Jin: Hackers were able to get Unauthorized access to its computer systems and cause a lot of problems over the weekend. They destroyed Data and Rendered the system Unusable. In fact, the entire system Crashed. Dina: I hadn’t heard that. Why McQ Corp? ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы hard row to hoe[hard row to hoe] or [tough row to hoe] {n. phr.} A hard life tolive; a very hard job to do. She has a hard row to hoe with sixchildren and her husband dead. Young people without enougheducation will have a tough row to hoe when they have to supportthemselves. Syn.: HARD SLEDDING. Compare: DOWN ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы lower the boom[lower the boom] {v. phr.}, {informal} To punish strictly; check orstop fully. The mayor lowered the boom on outside jobs for cityfiremen. Father lowered the boom on the girls for staying outafter midnight. Syn.: CRACK DOWN. The police lowered the boom onopen gambling....
35. Understanding Modern ArtStephan: What’s that? Livia: It’s my latest Artwork. It’s Experimental. Stephan: It’s, um… Livia: Abstract. It’s part of a Performance art piece I’m putting together. It’ll really challenge people’s Perceptions of Reality. Stephan: I don’t really understand Contemporary art. Is it supposed To represent something? Livia: It’s my Interpretation of how the rich Oppress the ... Читать далее...
36. Irish marriage jokesPaddy was an inveterate drunkard. The priest met him one day, and gave him a strong lecture about drink. He said, «If you continue drinking as you do, you’ll gradually get smaller and smaller, and eventually you’ll turn into a mouse.» This frightened the life out of Paddy. He went home that night, and said ... Читать далее...
37. A college couple is under a tree on campus making outA college couple is under a tree on campus making out. After a while, the girl says, «I wish you had a flashlight.» He says, «Why’s that?» She says, «Because you’ve been eating grass for fifteen minutes.»...
38. The Tortoise and the HareThe Hare was once boasting of his speed before the other animals. «I have never yet been beaten,» said he, «when I put forth my full speed. I challenge any one here to race with me.» The Tortoise said quietly, «I accept your challenge.» «That is a good joke,» said the Hare; «I could dance ... Читать далее...
39. Talking About Old CrimesPaul: What are you watching? Della: I’m watching a really good show about Cold cases. They take Unsolved crimes from Decades ago and Reconstruct them, trying to solve them Once and for all. Paul: But after all this time, isn’t the Trail cold? How do they solve the crimes with no new Leads? Della: They ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод сленгового выражения mosey along, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: mosey along Перевод: идти, ходить медленно, не спеша, обыденно Синоним: saunter Пример: Let’s mosey along over to campus and get something to eat. Давай прогуляемся до кампуса и что-нибудь перекусим. Are you crazy? You can’t just mosey on in here 2 hours late for work! Who do you think you are? Ты с ... Читать далее...