Значение идиомы take the cake

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1. Перевод идиомы eat one’s cake and have it too / have one’s cake and eat it too, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: eat one’s cake and have it too / have one’s cake and eat it too Перевод: пытаться совместить несовместимое; пытаться усидеть на двух стульях Пример: The man wants to... ...
2. Перевод слова cake Cake – кекс, пирожное, торт Перевод слова A piece of cake – кусок кекса или пирога birthday cake – именинный пирог chocolate cake – шоколадный торт This Cake is really... ...
3. Значение идиомы have one’s cake and eat it too [have one’s cake and eat it too] {v. phr.} To enjoy two oppositeadvantages. You can either spend your money going to Europe or saveit for a down payment on a... ...
4. Перевод идиомы take the cake, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take the cake Перевод: быть из ряда вон выходящим; быть исключительным; быть самым лучшим или самым худшим Пример: The woman’s manners take the cake. They are very bad. Воспитание... ...
5. Значение идиомы eat one’s cake and have it too [eat one’s cake and have it too] {v. phr.} To use or spendsomething and still keep it; have both when you must choose one of twothings. Often used in negative... ...
6. Перевод идиомы a piece of cake, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a piece of cake Перевод: пара пустяков; пустяковое дело Пример: That job was a piece of cake. It was the easiest thing that I ever did. Эта работа была... ...
7. For his wife’s birthday party, a doctor ordered a cake For his wife’s birthday party, a doctor ordered a cake with this inscription: “You are not getting older, You are just getting better.” When asked how he wanted it arranged,... ...
8. Значение идиомы nobody home [nobody home] {slang} 1. Your attention is somewhere else, not onwhat is being said or done here; you are absent-minded. The teacherasked him a question three times but he still... ...
9. Значение идиомы one-two [one-two] {n.} 1. A succession of two punches, the first a shortleft, followed by a hard right punch, usually in the jaw. Ali gaveFrazir the one-two. 2. Any quick or... ...
10. Перевод слова bold Bold – отважный, смелый; бесстыдный, наглый Перевод слова Bold thinker – смелый мыслитель bold design – четкий чертеж bold cliffs – крутые скалы He ventured on a very Bold step.... ...
11. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “It’s a piece of cake” Han Хэн What kind of Chinese food would you like to have? Какое блюдо китайской кухни ты бы хотел попробовать? Joe Джо I’d like to have spring rolls. Я бы... ...
12. Значение идиомы give out [give out] {v.} 1. To make known; let it be known; publish. Marygave out that she and Bob were going to be married. 2. To let escape;give. The cowboy gave... ...
13. Значение идиомы borrow trouble [borrow trouble] {v. phr.} To worry for nothing about trouble that may not come; make trouble for yourself needlessly. Don’t borrow trouble by worrying about next year. It’s too far... ...
14. Значение идиомы take place [take place] {v. phr.} To happen; occur. The accident took placeonly a block from his home. The action of the play takes place inancient Rome. The dance will take place... ...
15. Значение идиомы finger in the pie [finger in the pie] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something to do with whathappens; part interest or responsibility. When the girls got up aChristmas party, I felt sure Alice had a finger... ...
16. Перевод слова surprising Surprising – удивительный, неожиданный Перевод слова Rather surprising result – довольно неожиданный результат this is scarcely surprising – этому едва ли можно удивляться the surprising thing is that – удивительно,... ...
17. Значение идиомы give someone his rights [give someone his rights] or [read someone his rights] {v. phr.},{informal} 1. The act of advising arrested criminals that they havethe right to remain silent and that everything they say... ...
18. Значение идиомы brush off [brush off] or [give the brush off] {v. phr.} 1. To refuse to hear or believe; quickly and impatiently; not take seriously or think important. John brushed off Bill’s warning... ...
19. Значение идиомы up against it [up against it] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Faced with a greatdifficulty or problem; badly in need. The Smith family is upagainst it because Mr. Smith cannot find a job. You will... ...
20. Значение идиомы big head [big head] {n.}, {informal} Too high an opinion of your own ability or importance; conceit. When Jack was elected captain of the team, it gave him a big head. Compare:... ...
21. Перевод идиомы a jack-of-all-trades / a jack of all trades, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a jack-of-all-trades / a jack of all trades Перевод: мастер на все руки Пример: We gave the man a job because we needed a jack-of-all-trades to look after the... ...
22. Значение идиомы run a risk [run a risk] or [take a risk] {v. phr.} To be open to danger orloss; put yourself in danger; be unprotected. A baseball umpirewears a mask and chest protector so... ...
23. Значение идиомы run out [run out] {v.} 1a. To come to an end; be used up. Jerry almostgot across the brook on the slippery stones but his luck ran out andhe slipped and fell.... ...
24. Значение идиомы give in [give in] {v.} To stop fighting or arguing and do as the otherperson wants; give someone his own way; stop opposing someone. Mother kept inviting Mrs. Smith to stay for... ...
25. Значение идиомы before one can say Jack Robinson [before one can say Jack Robinson] {adv. cl.}, {informal} Very quickly; suddenly. – An overused phrase. Before I could say Jack Robinson, the boy was gone. Compare: IN A FLASH,... ...
26. Значение идиомы give pause [give pause] {v. phr.} To cause you to stop and think; make youdoubt or worry. The heavy monthly payments gave Mr. Smith pause inhis plans to buy a new car.... ...
27. Значение идиомы give way [give way] {v.} 1. To go back; retreat. The enemy army is givingway before the cannon fire. Compare: FALL BACK. 2. To make room, getout of the way. The children... ...
28. Значение идиомы narrow-minded [narrow-minded] {adj. phr.} Limited in outlook; resistant to newideas; bigoted. He is generally very open about everything, butwhen it comes to politics, he is terribly narrow-minded....
29. Значение идиомы left field [left field] {n.} 1. The part of a baseball out-field to thebatter’s left. Right-handed batters usually hit to left field. Compare: CENTER FIELD, RIGHT FIELD. 2. See: OUT IN LEFT... ...
30. The fruit cake recipie You’ll need the following: a cup of water, a cup of sugar, four large eggs, two cups of dried fruit, a teaspoon of baking soda, a teaspoon of salt, a... ...
31. Значение идиомы open-minded [open-minded] {adj.} Having no dogmatic or biased views on mattersof theory, religion, politics, etc. Fred is easy to talk to aboutanything; he is a highly intelligent and open-minded person....
32. Перевод идиомы absent-minded, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: absent-minded Перевод: забывчивый Пример: My grandfather is very absent-minded and he often forgets his keys. Мой дедушка очень забывчив, и он часто забывает свои ключи....
33. Значение идиомы jack up [jack up] {v.} 1. To lift with a jack. The man jacked up his carto fit a flat tire. 2. {informal} To make higher; raise. Just before Christmas, some stores... ...
34. Значение идиомы get up the nerve [get up the nerve] {v. phr.} To build up your courage until you arebrave enough; become brave enough. Jack got up the nerve to askRuth to dance with him. The... ...
35. Значение идиомы good deal [good deal] or [great deal] {n.}, {informal} A large amount; much.- Used with “a”. Mrs. Walker’s long illness cost her a good deal. George spends a great deal of his... ...
36. Значение идиомы put out [put out] {v.} 1. To make a flame or light stop burning;extinguish; turn off. Please put the light out when you leave theroom. The firemen put out the blaze. 2.... ...
37. Значение идиомы make out [make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for ; fill out. The teacher made outthe report cards and gave them to the students to take home. Mrs. Smith... ...
38. Значение идиомы carry through [carry through] {v.} 1a. To put into action. Mr. Green was notable to carry through his plans for a hike because he broke his leg. 1b. To do something you... ...
39. Перевод слова borrow Borrow – занимать, брать на время Перевод слова To borrow heavily – влезать в долги to borrow money – занимать деньги to borrow long – взять долгосрочную ссуду They are... ...
40. Значение идиомы give up [give up] {v.} 1a. To stop trying to keep; surrender; yield. Thedog had the ball in his mouth and wouldn’t give it up. Jimmy isgiving up his job as a... ...