Значение идиомы tear oneself away

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1. Значение идиомы tear down[tear down] {v.} 1. To take all down in pieces; destroy. Theworkmen tore down the old house and built a new house in its place. 2. To take to pieces or parts. The mechanics had to tear down theengine, and fix it, and put it together again. 3. To say bad thingsabout; criticize. «Why do ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы tear around[tear around] {v. phr.} To be constantly on the go; dash around. No one can understand how she manages to tear around from one socialevent to another and yet be a good mother to her children....
3. Перевод идиомы wear and tear, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wear and tear Перевод: износ, изнашивание Пример: They put a lot of wear and tear on their car during their long holiday. Их машина сильно износилась во время их длительного отпуска....
4. Значение идиомы tear up[tear up] {v.} 1. To dig a hole in; remove the surface of; removefrom the surface. The city tore up the street to lay a new waterpipe. Mother tore up the carpeting in the living room and had anew rug put in. 2. To tear into pieces. Mary tore up the oldsheets and made costumes ... Читать далее...
5. Фразовый глагол tear up — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: tear up Перевод: разорвать на мелкие кусочки Пример: I always tear up my personal papers before I throw them out. Я всегда разрываю на части личные документы перед тем, как выбрасывать их....
6. Перевод слова tearTear — слеза; прореха, дыра, изнашиваться Перевод слова Tear gas canister — баллон со слезоточивым газом a tear in a dress — дыра на платье this silk tears easily — этот шелк легко рвется to shed tears — проливать слезы Her eyes were Tearing. Ее глаза слезились. He Tore the letter from my hand. Он ... Читать далее...
7. Фразовый глагол tear down — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: tear down Перевод: сносить, разрушать (здание, постройку) Пример: The county decided to tear down the dilapidated school and build a new one. В округе решили снести старую ветхую школу и построить новую....
8. Значение идиомы lay oneself open to[lay oneself open to] {v. phr.} To make oneself vulnerable to;expose oneself. If you don’t perform your job properly, you willlay yourself open to criticism....
9. Перевод идиомы get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get a grip on oneself / get a grip of oneself Перевод: взять себя в руки, контролировать в себя, владеть собой Пример: When he cried, she said, «Get a grip on yourself, Dear.» Когда он заплакал, она сказала: «Возьми себя в руки, дорогой». The man got a grip of himself and calmed down. Человек ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы tear into[tear into] {v. phr.} To attack vigorously, physically or verbally. The anxious buyers tore into the wedding gowns on sale at thefamous department store. See: RIP INTO....
11. Значение идиомы pride oneself on[pride oneself on] {v. phr.} To be proud ot, take satisfaction in;be much pleased by. She prided herself on her beauty. He pridedhimself on his strength and toughness. Compare: PLUME ONESELF....
12. Значение идиомы take on oneself[take on oneself] or [take upon oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To accept asa duty or responsibility. He took it on himself to see that thepackages were delivered. 2. To assume wrongfully or withoutpermission as a right or privilege. You should not have taken itupon yourself to accept the invitation for the whole family....
13. Значение идиомы tear one’s hair[tear one’s hair] {v. phr.} To show sorrow, anger, or defeat. Ben tore his hair when he saw the wrecked car. The teacher torehis hair at the boy’s stupid answer. It was time to go to class, but Mary had not finished the report she had to give, and she begantearing her hair....
14. Значение идиомы paint oneself into a corner[paint oneself into a corner] {v. phr.} To get oneself into a badsituation that is difficult or impossible to get out of. Bypromising to both lower taxes and raise the defense budget, thepresident has painted himself into a corner....
15. Значение идиомы make oneself scarce[make oneself scarce] {v. phr.}, {slang} To leave quickly; go away. The boys made themselves scarce when they saw the principal comingto stop their noise. A wise mouse makes himself scarce when a catis nearby....
16. Значение идиомы throw oneself at someone’s head[throw oneself at someone’s head] or [fling oneself at someone’shead] {v. phr.}, {informal} To try hard and openly to make a personlove you. She threw herself at his head, but he was interested inanother girl. Compare: AT ONE’S FEET....
17. Перевод слова oneselfOneself — себя, сам, собой Перевод слова To excuse oneself — извиняться to praise oneself — хвалиться to see oneself as others see one — видеть себя со стороны How much does it cost to indemnify Oneself against accidental death? Сколько стоит страхование жизни от несчастного случая? Not to like the picture is to stamp ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы plume oneself[plume oneself] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be proud of yourself;boast. He plumed himself on having the belle of the ball as hisdate. He plumed himself on his successful planning in theelection. She plumed herself on the grace with which she sat on ahorse. Compare: PRIDE ONESELF....
19. Значение идиомы put oneself in another’s place[put oneself in another’s place] or [put oneself in another’sshoes] {v. phr.} To understand another person’s feeling imaginatively;try to know his feelings and reasons with understanding; enter intohis trouble. It seemed like a dreadful thing for Bob to do, but Itried to put myself in his place. If you will put yourself in thecustomer’s shoes ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы give oneself up to[give oneself up to] {v. phr.} Not to hold yourself back from; letyourself enjoy. Uncle Willie gave himself up to a life ofwandering. John came inside from the cold and gave himself up tothe pleasure of being in a warm room. Compare: ENJOY ONESELF, LETONESELF GO....
21. Значение идиомы excuse oneself[excuse oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To think of reasons for not being toblame; think yourself not at fault. John excused himself for hislow grades on the ground that the teacher didn’t like him. 2. To askto be excused after doing something impolite. John excused himselffor his tardiness, saying his watch was wrong. 3. To ask ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод идиомы make oneself scarce, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: make oneself scarce Идиома: make oneself scarce разг. Перевод: быстро уйти, удрать, улизнуть, ретироваться Пример: I think that I will make myself scarce and go to the beach for the day. Я думаю удрать отсюда, и пойти на пляж на весь день. «If you see a bull in the pasture, make yourself scarce.» Если ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы pull oneself up by the bootstraps[pull oneself up by the bootstraps] or [pull oneself up by one’sown bootstraps] {adv. phr.} To succeed without help; succeed by yourown efforts. He had to pull himself up by the bootstraps....
24. Значение идиомы be oneself[be oneself] {v.} To act naturally; act normally without trying unduly to impress others. Just try being yourself; I promise people will like you more....
25. Значение идиомы help oneself[help oneself] {v. phr.} To take what you want; take rather thanask or wail to be given. Help yourself to another piece of pie. John helped himself to some candy without asking....
26. Значение идиомы beside oneself[beside oneself] {adj. phr.} Very much excited; somewhat crazy. She was beside herself with fear. He was beside himself, he was so angry. When his wife heard of his death, she was beside herself....
27. Значение идиомы lay oneself out[lay oneself out] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make an extra hardeffort; try very hard. Larry wanted to win a medal for his school, so he really laid himself out in the race....
28. Значение идиомы queer oneself[queer oneself] {v. phr.} To act in such a manner as to offendothers and thus one’s own chances or position. Phil has queeredhimself with many girls by his erratic behavior....
29. Значение идиомы make an exhibition of oneself[make an exhibition of oneself] {v. phr.} To behave foolishly orembarrassingly in public. Stop drinking so much and making anexhibition of yourself....
30. Значение идиомы express oneself[express oneself] {v. phr.} To say what you think or feel; put yourthoughts or feelings into words by speaking or writing. The boyexpressed himself well in debate. The mayor expressed himself asopposed to any borrowing....
31. Значение идиомы unbosom oneself[unbosom oneself] {v. phr.} To confess one’s personal thoughts orfeelings; disclose private information to a confidante. Once shewas at home with her mother, she unbosomed herself of all hertroubles....
32. Значение идиомы have oneself[have oneself] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To enjoy. — Sometimes usedin very informal speech to provide emphasis. As soon as theirparents left, the boys had themselves some fun. After working hardall day, John had himself a good night’s sleep....
33. Значение идиомы make a pig of oneself[make a pig of oneself] {v. phr.}, {informal} To overindulge; eattoo much. Mary said, «This dessert is so delicious that I am goingto make a pig of myself and have some more.»...
34. Значение идиомы full of oneself[full of oneself] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Interested only inyourself. Joe would be a nice boy if he would stop being so full ofhimself. Compare: BIG HEAD....
35. Значение идиомы resign oneself[resign oneself] {v. phr.} To stop arguing; accept something whichcannot be changed. When Jane’s father explained that he could notafford to buy her a new bicycle, she finally resigned herself toriding the old one. Compare: GIVE UP....
36. Значение идиомы shift for oneself[shift for oneself] {v. phr.} To live or act independently with nohelp, guidance or protection from others; take care of yourself. Mrs. McCarthy was forced to shift for herself after her husbanddied....
37. Значение идиомы lend oneself to[lend oneself to] {v. phr.} To give help or approval to; encourage;assist. Alice wouldn’t lend herself to the plot to hide theteacher’s chalk....
38. Значение идиомы square oneself with[square oneself with] {v. phr.} To apologize; re-establishfriendship with; make amends. «Mr. Alien is very angry with you forleaving the firm,» Bob said. «It will take more than a few words and adrink to square yourself with him.»...
39. Значение идиомы pull oneself together[pull oneself together] {v. phr.} To become calm after beingexcited or disturbed; recover self-command; control yourself. Ithad been a disturbing moment, but he was able to pull himselftogether....
40. Значение идиомы make a nuisance of oneself[make a nuisance of oneself] {v. phr.} To constantly bother others. The screaming kids made a nuisance of themselves around theswimming pool....