Значение идиомы tempt fate

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1. Перевод слова temptTempt — искушать, уговаривать, склонять Перевод слова I’m tempted to accept — я склонен принять предложение to tempt the appetite — возбуждать аппетит the devil tempted him — дьявол его искушал She was tremendously Tempted. Она испытывала непреодолимое искушение. The window displays Tempted the shoppers. Витрины искушали покупателей. Your offer doesn’t Tempt me at all. ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова fateFate — судьба, доля Перевод слова My fate is in your hands — моя судьба в ваших руках blind fate — слепая судьба to share the same fate — разделить ту же участь no flying from fate — от судьбы не уйдешь I wouldn’t wish such a Fate on my worst enemy. Я не пожелал ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова gambleGamble — играть в азартные игры; авантюра Перевод слова It was pure gamble but we agreed — мы согласились, хотя это была чистая авантюра I never gamble — я никогда не играю на деньги to gamble deep — вести крупную игру Jack loves Gambling on the horses. Джек любит делать ставки на лошадей. He’s been ... Читать далее...
4. Two Girls, a Golden Balloon, and FateChance is a strange thing. Over the course of history, truly astonishing things have happened — the man who won the lottery twice in one day, or the woman who was struck by lightning four times, for instance — but most of these circumstances have been dissected by statisticians and scientists, and demystified. Sometimes though, ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы put one’s money on a scratched horse[put one’s money on a scratched horse] {v. phr.}, {informal} To beton a certain failure; to gamble without a chance of winning. Youbet on the New York Mets to win the World Series? Why put your moneyon a scratched horse? Compare: STACK THE CARDS....
6. Значение идиомы fighting chance[fighting chance] {n. phr.} A chance that necessitates struggle andcourage; a slim chance. The doctor told the family that Jack had afighting chance to recover. Our business lost a lot of money, butwe have a fighting chance to stage a comeback....
7. Using the CopierTim: Damn it! Pam: What’s the matter? Tim: It’s this Copier. My Original didn’t come out of the Feeder and there’s a paper Jam. Pam: Let me see if I can Clear it. This machine is really Temperamental. Tim: Tell me about it. Pam: Okay, I found your original, but it’s Stuck. I’m afraid if ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы by chance[by chance] {adv. phr.} Without any cause or reason; by accident; accidentally. Tom met Bill by chance. The apple fell by chance on Bobby’s head....
9. A fortunate twist of fateTwo brothers enlisting in the Army were getting their physicals. During the inspection, the doctor was surprised to discover that both of them possessed incredibly long, oversized penises. «How do you account for this?» he asked the brothers. «It’s hereditary, sir,» the older one replied. «I see,» said the doctor, writing in his file. «Your ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы fat chance[fat chance] {n. phr.}, {slang} Little or no possibility; almost nochance. A high school team would have a fat chance of beating astrong college team. Jane is pretty and popular; you will have afat chance of getting a date with her. Compare: GHOST OF A....
11. Значение идиомы half a chance[half a chance] or [a half chance] {n.} An opportunity; areasonable chance. Just give yourself half a chance and you willquickly get used to your new job....
12. Значение идиомы stand a chance[stand a chance] or [stand a show] {n. phr.} To have a possibilityor opportunity; be likely to do or get something. Fred doesn’tstand a chance of being elected. We stand a good chance of seeingMary at the party....
13. Значение идиомы have a snowball’s chance in hell[have a snowball’s chance in hell] {v. phr.} To be condemned tofailure; enjoy a zero chance of success. Pessimists used to thinkthat we had a snowball’s chance in hell to put a man on the moon; yetwe did it in July, 1969....
14. Перевод слова chanceChance — шанс, возможность, случайность Перевод слова By a lucky chance — по счастливой случайности blind chance — слепой случай even chance — равные шансы Chance led him to London. Случай привел его в Лондон. I bumped into her quite by Chance in Oxford Street. Я наткнулся на нее совершенно случайно в Оксфорд-Стрит. He snapped ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы chance it[chance it] {v. phr.} To be willing to risk an action whose outcome is uncertain. «Should we take the boat out in such stormy weather?» Jim asked. «We can chance it,» Tony replied. «We have enough experience.»...
16. Значение идиомы day in court[day in court] {n. phr.} A chance to be heard; an impartial hearing; a chance to explain what one has done. The letters from the faculty members to the dean gave Professor Smith his day in court....
17. Перевод идиомы by chance, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: by chance Перевод: случайно Пример: By chance I saw my father’s friend in the supermarket. В супермаркете я случайно увидел друга своего отца....
18. Значение идиомы happen on[happen on] or [happen upon] {v.}, {literary} To meet or findaccidentally or by chance. The Girl Scouts happened on a charminglittle brook not far from the camp. At the convention I happenedupon an old friend I had not seen for years. Syn.: CHANCE ON, COMEACROSS, . Compare: HIT ON....
19. Перевод идиомы stand a chance (of doing something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stand a chance (of doing something) Перевод: иметь шанс на что-либо Пример: Our team stands a good chance of winning the championship this year. У нашей команды есть хороший шанс выиграть в этом году чемпионат....
20. Значение идиомы act of God[act of God] {n.} An occurrence for which the people affected are not responsible; said of earthquakes, floods, etc. Hurricane Andrew destroyed many houses in Florida, but some types of insurance did not compensate the victims, claiming that the hurricane was an act of God. See: FICKLE FINGER OF FATE....
21. Перевод идиомы fat chance, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: fat chance Перевод: очень низкая вероятность; никаких шансов; маловероятно, вряд ли Пример: Fat chance that my friend will let me borrow his car. He never lets me borrow anything. Никаких шансов, что мой друг одолжит мне свою машину. Он никогда мне ничего не одалживает....
22. Значение идиомы ghost of a[ghost of a] Least trace of; slightest resemblance to; smallest biteven of; a very little. Usually used with «chance» or «idea» innegative sentences, or with «smile». There wasn’t a ghost of achance that Jack would win. We didn’t have the ghost of an ideawhere to look for John. The teacher scolded Harold for drawing afunny ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы chance on[chance on] also [chance upon] {v.} To happen to find or meet; find or meet by accident. On our vacation we chanced upon an interesting antique store. Mary dropped her ring in the yard, and Mother chanced on it as she was raking. Syn.: HAPPEN ON. Compare: RUN INTO....
24. Значение идиомы show off[show off] {v. phr.} 1. To put out nicely for people to see;display; exhibit. The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show offher shell collection. The girls couldn’t wait to show off theirfine needlework to our visitors. 2. {informal} To try to attractattention; also, try to attract attention to. The children alwaysshow off when ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы get to[get to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin by chance; begin to. — Used with a verbal noun or an infinitive. George meant to save hisdollar, but he got to thinking how good an ice cream cone would taste, and he spent it. On a rainy day, Sally got to looking around inthe attic and ... Читать далее...
26. A cowboy along with his horse and dog are captured late oneA cowboy along with his horse and dog are captured late one afternoon by hostile Indians. This presents no problem for the horse as the Indians can always use another pony. The dog’s fate is some what tenuous but it is certain that the cowboy will be burned at the stake the following sunrise. That ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы run into[run into] {v.} 1. To mix with; join with. If the paint brush istoo wet, the red paint will run into the white on the house. Thissmall brook runs into a big river in the valley below. 2. To add upto; reach; total. Car repairs can run into a lot of money. Thenumber of people ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы all up[all up] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Near to certain death or defeat without any more chance or hope. With their ammunition gone the patrol knew that it was all up with them....
29. Значение идиомы get in on[get in on] {v. phr.} To be permitted to participate; become privyto; be included. This is your chance to get in on a wonderful dealwith the new company if you’re willing to make an investment....
30. Значение идиомы look-in[look-in] {n.}, {informal} A chance or hope. — Usually used with anegative. It wasn’t much of a look-in, but it was the only chancethey let him have. Charlie didn’t realize it, but he never had alook-in with Bonnie....
31. Значение идиомы every dog has his day[every dog has his day] Everyone will have his chance or turn;everyone is lucky or popular at some time. — A proverb. Mary willbe able to go to dances like her sister when she grows up. Every doghas his day....
32. Значение идиомы seize the opportunity[seize the opportunity] {v. phr.} To exploit a chance. Hiswealthy uncle offered to send him to Harvard and he wisely seized theopportunity....
33. Значение идиомы allow for[allow for] {v.} To provide for; leave room for; give a chance to; permit. She cut the skirt four inches longer to allow for a wide hem. Democracy allows for many differences of opinion....
34. Какие фразы могут быть полезны тем, кто собрался пойти на концерт, в театр, кино, клуб?Как забронировать и купить билет в кассе? Что такое gig? Как развлекаются по-английски? В этой подборке мы предлагаем вам самые распространенные фразы, которые пригодятся всем, кто собирается пойти на концерт, в театр или кино. Can I book tickets for the concert/ gig? — Я могу забронировать билеты на концерт? Gig — живое выступление музыкальной группы ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы last-ditch[last-ditch] {adj.} Made or done as a last chance to keep fromlosing or tailing. He threw away his cigarettes in a last-ditcheffort to stop smoking. Compare: BACK TO THE WALL....
36. Значение идиомы come one’s way[come one’s way] {v. phr.} To be experienced by someone; happen to you. Tom said that if the chance to become a sailor ever came his way, he would take it. I hope bad luck isn’t coming our way. Luck came Bill’s way today and he hit a home run. Compare: GO ONE’S WAY, IN ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы two strikes against one[two strikes against one] {n. phr.}-From baseball. Twoopportunities wasted in some undertaking, so that only one chance isleft. Poor John has two strikes against him when it comes to hislove for Frances: first, he is too fat, and, second, he is bald....
38. Значение идиомы at a premium[at a premium] {adv. phr.} At a high price due to special circumstances. When his father died, Fred flew to Europe at a premium because he had no chance to buy a less expensive ticket....
39. Значение идиомы here goes[here goes] {interj.}, {informal} I am ready to begin; I am nowready and willing to take the chance; I am hoping for the best. — Saidespecially before beginning something that takes skill, luck, orcourage. «Here goes!» said Charley, as he jumped off the highdiving board. «Here goes!» said Mary as she started the test....
40. Значение идиомы go broke[go broke] {v. phr.}, {slang} To lose all one’s money; especiallyby taking a chance; owe more than you can pay. The inventor wentbroke because nobody would buy his machine. Dan had a quarter buthe went broke matching pennies with Fred....