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Значение идиомы take one’s measure

[take one’s measure] or [take the measure of] {v. phr.} To judgethe character, quality, or nature of; try to guess about something – how hard or easy, dangerous or safe, good or bad, etc.

The boxerssparred for a while taking each other’s measure.

John took themeasure of the cliff before he climbed it.

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  1. Значение идиомы measure up [measure up] {v.} To be equal; be of fully high quality; come up. John didn’t measure up to the best catchers but he was a good one. Lois’ school work didn’t measure up to her ability. Compare up: TOPAR. Contrast: FALL SHORT....
  2. Значение идиомы beyond measure [beyond measure] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {formal} So much that it can not be measured or figured without any limits. With her parents reunited and present at her graduation, she had happiness beyond measure. No one envied him for he was popular beyond measure....
  3. Значение идиомы made-to-measure [made-to-measure] or [tailor-made] {adj.} Made to fit a special setof measurements or needs. John has a new made-to-measure suit. The club is tailor-made for Jane. Syn.: MADE TO ORDER....
  4. Перевод слова measure Measure – мера, размер, измерение Перевод слова Measure of concordance – мера соответствия to measure the depth of a shelf – измерить глубину полки preventive measure – предупредительная мера quantity under measure – измеряемая величина The room Measures 6×6 metres. Комната размером 6 на 6 метров. He loved her beyond Measure. Он любил ее без […]...
  5. Перевод идиомы beyond measure, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: beyond measure Перевод: чрезмерно Пример: The man’s love for his city was beyond measure. Любовь этого человека к своему городу была чрезмерной....
  6. Значение идиомы for good measure [for good measure] {adv. phr.} As something more added to what isexpected or needed; as an extra. He sold me the car at a cheapprice and included the radio for good measure. She puts in thespices the recipe calls for and then adds an extra pinch for goodmeasure. Compare: IN THE BARGAIN, TO BOOT....
  7. Значение идиомы in great measure [in great measure] {adv. phr.} To a great extent; largely. TheJapanese attack on Hawaii was in great measure a contributing factorto President Roosevelt’s decision to enter World War II. Compare: TOA LARGE EXTENT....
  8. Перевод слова cliff Cliff – отвесная скала, крутой склон Перевод слова Ice cliff – ледниковый барьер a cliff dweller – житель гор beneath tall cliff – у подножия скалы We went straight up the Cliff. Мы шли вверх по крутому склону. Stones grumbled down the Cliff Камни с грохотом упали с утеса. The waves dashed against the Cliff. […]...
  9. Значение идиомы in character [in character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In agreement with aperson’s character or personality; in the way that a person usuallybehaves or is supposed to behave; as usual; characteristic; typical;suitable. John was very rude at the party, and that was not incharacter because he is usually very polite. The way Judycomforted the little girl was […]...
  10. Значение идиомы up to par [up to par] or {informal} [up to scratch] or {informal} [up tosnuff] 1. In good or normal health or physical condition. I have acold and don’t feel up to par. The boxer is training for the fightbut he isn’t up to scratch yet. 2. or [up to the mark] As good asusual; up to the […]...
  11. Значение идиомы touch and go [touch and go] {adj. phr.} Very dangerous or uncertain insituation. Our team won the game, all right, but it was touch andgo for a while. At one time while they were climbing the cliff itwas touch and go whether they could do it....
  12. Значение идиомы out of character [out of character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in agreement with aperson’s character or personality; not in the way that a personusually behaves or is expected to behave; not usual; unsuitable;uncharacteristic. Mary is a nice girl. Her fit of temper was out ofcharacter. 2. Not in character; unsuitable for a part or character. It […]...
  13. Значение идиомы safe and sound [safe and sound] {adj. phr.} Not harmed; not hurt; safe and notdamaged. The package arrived safe and sound. The childrenreturned from their trip safe and sound. Compare: WITH A WHOLE SKIN....
  14. Значение идиомы play safe [play safe] or [play it safe] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be verycareful; accept small gains or none to avoid loss; avoid danger forthe sake of safety. He got tired as the game went on, and began toplay safe. Tom didn’t know what the other driver would do, so heplayed it safe and stopped his own […]...
  15. Значение идиомы a little knowledge is a dangerous thing [a little knowledge is a dangerous thing] {literary} A person who knows a little about something may think he knows it all and make bad mistakes. – A proverb. John has read a book on driving a car and now he thinks he can drive. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing....
  16. Значение идиомы to be on the safe side [to be on the safe side] {adv. phr.} To take extra precautions;reduce or eliminate the possibility of a mistake, an error, or evendanger. Dad always keeps his valuables in a bank’s safe depositbox, just to be on the safe side. Compare: JUST IN CASE....
  17. Перевод слова quality Quality – качество Перевод слова To check a product for quality – проверять качество изделия to clothe with quality – придавать качество competitive quality – конкурентоспособное качество degraded audio quality – плохое качество звука Quality is our watchword. Наш девиз – качество. That was a Quality job you did. Вы выполнили работу качественно. He had […]...
  18. Перевод слова safe Safe – безопасный, благополучный; сейф Перевод слова Safe from criticism – застрахованный от критики safe place – безопасное место to break a safe – взломать сейф Is it Safe to walk here? Тут безопасно гулять? We came back Safe and sound. Мы вернулись целыми и невредимыми. Is this beach Safe for bathing? На этом пляже […]...
  19. Значение идиомы as — as — [as — as –] – Used with an adjective or adverb in a comparison or with the effect of a superlative. John is as tall as his father now. I didn’t do as badly today as I did yesterday. John’s father gave him a hard job and told him to do as well as possible. […]...
  20. 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....
  21. Значение идиомы take up [take up] {v.} 1. To remove by taking in. Use a blotter to takeup the spilled ink. When the vacuum cleaner bag is full, it willnot take up dirt from the rug. 2. To fill or to occupy. All hisevenings were taken up with study. The oceans take up the greaterpart of the earth’s surface. […]...
  22. Перевод слова dangerous Dangerous – опасный, рискованный Перевод слова Dangerous silence – зловещее молчание dangerous to health – опасный для здоровья dangerous weapon – грозное оружие He often drives at Dangerous speeds. Он часто ездит на огромной скорости. Delays are Dangerous. Промедления опасны. The feelings are Dangerous guides. Чувства – опасные советчики. Происхождение слова dangerous Образовано от существительного...
  23. Air and Water Pollution Julia: Stop Poisoning us! Stop poisoning us! Robert: Why are you Picketing in front of this factory? Julia: This factory is Polluting our air and water. They’re responsible for Contaminating the Environment with dangerous Chemicals and Waste. Robert: But your entire family works here. Aren’t you concerned you’ll cause trouble for them and the other […]...
  24. Перевод слова climb Climb – взбираться, влезать, подниматься Перевод слова To climb to power – стремиться к власти, добиваться власти difficult climb – тяжелое восхождение dizzy climb – головокружительный подъем Harry Climbed the stairs. Гарри поднялся по лестнице. He Climbed over the fence. Он перелез через забор. He Climbed into his clothes. Он натянул на себя одежду....
  25. Значение идиомы on the safe side [on the safe side] {adv. phr.} Provided for against a possibleemergency; well prepared. “Please double-check these proofs, Mr. Brown,” the printer said, “just to be on the safe side.”...
  26. Значение идиомы good nature [good nature] {n.} Readiness to please others and to be pleased. Cheerfulness, pleasantness. Everybody likes Mr. Crowe because ofhis good nature. Miss Reynolds was remembered by her students forher good nature....
  27. Перевод слова guess Guess – гадать, догадываться, предполагать Перевод слова Scientific guess – научное предположение guess who did it! – догадайтесь, кто это сделал! I can guess your answer – я предвижу ваш ответ We may only Guess when it all began. Можно только догадываться, когда все это началось. I’d Guess she is thirty-something. Ей, наверное, немного за […]...
  28. Значение идиомы brave it out [brave it out] {v. phr.} To endure something difficult or dangerous through to the end; keep on through trouble or danger. It was a dangerous ocean crossing in wartime, but captain and crew braved it out....
  29. Перевод идиомы safe and sound, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: safe and sound Перевод: целый и невредимый Пример: We arrived at our destination safe and sound after a long journey. После долгого путешествия мы прибыли в пункт назначения целыми и невредимыми....
  30. Перевод слова nature Nature – природа, сущность, свойство Перевод слова Nature’s engineering – работа сил природы nature of the terrain – характер местности the blind forces of nature – слепая стихия foreign to his nature and disposition – чуждый его натуре и склонностям Custom is second Nature. Привычка – вторая натура. He has an amorous Nature. У него […]...
  31. Значение идиомы bred in the bone [bred in the bone] {adj. phr.} Belonging to your nature or character, especially from early teaching or long habit; natural from belief or habit; believing deeply. The Willett children’s cleanness is bred in the bone. Often used, with hyphens before the noun. Joe is a bred-in-the-bone horseman; he has been riding since he was six. […]...
  32. Значение идиомы out for [out for] {prep.} Joining, or planning to join; taking part in;competing for a place in. John is out for the basketball team. Mary is going out for the school newspaper. Compare: TRY OUT....
  33. Значение идиомы answer the call of nature [answer the call of nature] or [obey the call of nature] {v. phr.}, {slang} To go to the bathroom to relieve oneself by urinating or defecating. Ted was hiking in the mountains when suddenly he had to answer the call of nature but since there was no bathroom in the woods, he excused himself and […]...
  34. Значение идиомы sterling character [sterling character] {n. phr.} A person of irreproachablecharacter; one of the highest professional standards. The nomineefor the Supreme Court must be a sterling character in every possibleway....
  35. Перевод идиомы educated guess, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: educated guess Перевод: предположение, основанное на знаниях и / или фактах, и, поэтому, вполне вероятно, соответствующее действительности Пример: “How did you know that?” “I just made an educated guess, and it turned out to be right.” Откуда ты это знал? – Просто я сделал предположение, основываясь на фактах, и оно оказалось верным. My educated […]...
  36. Перевод слова character Character – характер, герой, роль; символ Перевод слова A man of character – волевой человек people of this character – люди такого рода national character – национальный характер He is quite a Character. Он такой оригинал! You have well Charactered him. Вы хорошо его охарактеризовали. Tiger Characters here a predator. Тигр здесь символизирует хищника. Примеры […]...
  37. Значение идиомы tough act to follow [tough act to follow] {n. phr.} A speech, performance, or activityof such superior quality that the person next in line feels and thinksthat it would be very difficult to match it in quality. SirLawrence Olivier’s performance of Hamlet was a tough act to follow inevery sense....
  38. Значение идиомы crow before one is out of the woods [crow before one is out of the woods] {v. phr.} To be glad or brag before you are safe from danger or trouble. – Usually used in negative sentences, often as a proverb, “Don’t crow before you are out of the woods.” John thought his team would win because the game was almost over, but […]...
  39. Значение идиомы coast is clear [coast is clear] No enemy or danger is in sight; there is no one to see you. When the teacher had disappeared around the corner, John said, “Come on, the coast is clear”. The men knew when the night watchman would pass. When he had gone, and the coast was clear, they robbed the safe. […]...
  40. Перевод идиомы armed and dangerous, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: armed and dangerous Перевод: вооружен и опасен (обычно употребляется по отношению к преступнику) Пример: The criminal was armed and dangerous when the police arrested him. Преступник был вооружен, когда полиция арестовала его....
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