Значение идиомы tide over

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1. Значение идиомы turn the tide[turn the tide] {v. phr.} To change what looks like defeat intovictory. We were losing the game until Jack got there. His comingturned the tide for us, and we won. Compare: TIP THE SCALES....
2. Перевод слова tideTide — прилив, течение Перевод слова Incoming of the tide — наступление прилива to lose the tide — упустить время прилива sluggish tide — медленное течение The Tide leaves this bank dry. Прилив до этого места не доходит. When the Tide is out, the sand stretches for a long way. Когда происходит отлив, песок простирается ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы stem the tide[stem the tide] {v. phr.} To resist; hold back something of greatpressure or strength. The way to stem the tide of juveniledelinquency is to strengthen education and to pass a stiff gun controllaw....
4. Перевод идиомы stem the tide, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: stem the tide Перевод: преградить путь, приостанавливать, сдерживать Пример: We have to stem the tide of emigration if our economy is to recover. Нам нужно сдержать миграцию, чтобы наша экономика восстановилась....
5. Перевод идиомы turn the tide, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: turn the tide Перевод: придать новый поворот событиям; изменить ход событий, изменить течение событий Пример: At the beginning of the game we were losing badly but we turned the tide and won the game. В начале игры мы сильно уступали, но мы изменили ход событий, и победили....
6. Пословица / поговорка time and tide wait for no man — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: time and tide wait for no man Перевод: время не ждет Пример: Time and tide wait for no man and if you want to become an elected official then you should take the opportunity now as it may not come again. Время не ждет, поэтому, если ты хочешь, чтобы тебя избрали, тебе ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы on the spot[on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the spot] At thatexact time and at the same time or place; without waiting or leaving. The news of important events is often broadcast on the spot overtelevision. When Tom ruined an expensive machine, his boss firedhim on the spot. Compare: AT ONCE, IN ONE’S ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы cash-and-carry[cash-and-carry ] {adj.} Selling things for cash money only and letting the customer carry them home, not having the store deliver them; also sold in this way. This is a cash-and-carry store only. You can save money at a cash-and-carry sale....
9. Значение идиомы over the hump[over the hump] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Past the most difficultpart; past the crisis; out of danger. Mary was failing math, butshe is over the hump now. John was very sick after his accident, hut he’s over the hump. When Mr. Smith was out of work it lookedas if his family would have to go on ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы not know which way to turn[not know which way to turn] or [not know which way to jump] {v. phr} To be puzzled about getting out of a difficulty; not know what todo to get out of trouble. When Jane missed the last bus home, shedidn’t know which way to turn. After Mr. Brown died, Mrs. Brownhad no money to ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова difficultyDifficulty — трудность Перевод слова Without difficulty — без труда to find difficulty in understanding — с трудом понимать to be in a difficulty — быть в затруднении, не знать, как поступить He is in serious Difficulty. Он испытывает серьезные затруднения. A new Difficulty has arisen. Возникло новое затруднение. The old man had Difficulty in ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова supperSupper — ужин Перевод слова To have supper — ужинать to make supper — готовить ужин to serve supper — подавать ужин What did they discuss at Supper? О чем они говорили за ужином? What was served for Supper? Что было на ужин? We took a walk after Supper. Мы совершили прогулку после ужина....
13. Значение идиомы sing for one’s supper[sing for one’s supper] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have to work forwhat one desires. I realized a long time ago that I had to sing formy supper if I wanted to get ahead in my profession....
14. Значение идиомы high and dry[high and dry] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Up above the water; beyondthe reach of splashing or waves. Mary was afraid she had left hertowel where the tide would reach it, but she found it high and dry. When the tide went out the boat was high and dry. 2. Without anyoneto help; alone and ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы covered-dish supper[covered-dish supper] or [potluck supper] A meal to which each guest brings a share of the food. Dolly made a chicken casserole for the covered-dish supper....
16. Значение идиомы see through[see through] {v.} 1. To understand the real meaning of or reasonfor; realize the falseness of. Mother saw through Johnny’s excusesnot to go to bed on Christmas Eve. She knew he wanted to stay up tosee Santa Claus. The teacher saw through the boy’s story of havingto help at home. 2. To do until finished; ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы go to the trouble[go to the trouble] or [take the trouble] {v. phr.} To make troubleor extra work for yourself; bother. John told Mr. Brown not to goto the trouble of driving him home. Since your aunt took thetrouble to get you a nice birthday present, the least you can do is tothank her. Compare: PUT OUT....
18. Значение идиомы carry one’s cross[carry one’s cross] or {literary} [bear one’s cross] {v. phr.} To live with pain or trouble; keep on even though you suffer or have trouble. Weak ankles are a cross Joe carries while the other boys play basketball. We didn’t know the cheerful woman was bearing her cross, a son in prison....
19. Значение идиомы bail out[bail out ] {v.} 1. To secure release from prison until trial by leaving or promising money or property for a while. When college students got into trouble with the police, the college president would always bail them out. 2. {informal} To free from trouble by giving or lending money. He started a small business, ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы at first[at first] {adv. phr.} In the beginning; at the start. The driver didn’t see the danger at first. At first the job looked good to Bob, but later it became tire some. There was a little trouble at first, but things soon were quiet....
21. 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 away. You are borrowing trouble if you try to tell John what to do. Compare: ASK FOR, CROSS ONE’S BRIDGES BEFORE ONE COMES TO THEM, ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы head above water[head above water] {n. phr.} out of difficulty; clear of trouble. How are your marks at school? Are you keeping your head above water? Business at the store is bad. They can’t keep their heads abovewater....
23. 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....
24. Значение идиомы let sleeping dogs lie[let sleeping dogs lie] Do not make angry and causetrouble or danger; do not make trouble if you do not have to. — Aproverb. Don’t tell Father that you broke the window. Let sleepingdogs lie....
25. Значение идиомы going to[going to] Can be expected to; planning to. — Used after «is» , with an infinitive, in the same way «will» is used, toshow future. Some day that big tree is going to rot and fall. Look at those dark clouds. It’s going to rain. The boys are goingto practice football this afternoon. For a ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы up a tree[up a tree] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Hunted or chased into a tree;treed. The dog drove the coon up a tree so the hunter could shoothim. 2. {informal} in trouble; having problems; in a difficulty thatit is hard to escape or think of a way out of. John’s father hashim up a tree in ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы breathe easily[breathe easily] or [breathe freely] {v.} To have relief from difficulty or worry; relax; feel that trouble is gone; stop worrying. Now that the big bills were paid, he breathed more easily. His mother didn’t breathe easily until he got home that night....
28. Значение идиомы up the creek[up the creek] or [up the creek without a paddle] {adj. phr.},{informal} In trouble or difficulty and unable to do anything aboutit; stuck. Father said that if the car ran out of gas in the middleof the desert, we would be up the creek without a paddle. I’ll beup the creek if I don’t pass ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы keep one’s head[keep one’s head] also [keep one’s wits about one] {v. phr.} Tostay calm when there is trouble or danger. When Tim heard the firealarm he kept his head and looked for the nearest exit. Compare:COUNT TO TEN. Contrast: LOSE ONE’S HEAD....
30. 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 have planned; put a plan into action. Jean makes good plans but she cannot carry through with any of them. Compare: GO THROUGH WITH, CARRY ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы money[money] See: COIN MONEY or MINT MONEY, EASY MONEY, FOOL AND HISMONEY ARE SOON PARTED, FOR LOVE OR MONEY, IN THE CHIPS or IN THEMONEY, MADE OF MONEY, MARRY MONEY, PUT ONE’S MONEY ON A SCRATCHEDHORSE, RUN FOR ONE’S MONEY, SEE THE COLOR OF ONE’S MONEY, SPENDINGMONEY or POCKET MONEY....
32. Перевод слова dangerDanger — опасность, угроза Перевод слова Danger of death — смертельная опасность to escape from danger — избежать опасности the dangers to health — вещи, вредные для здоровья He is aware of Danger. Он отдает себе отчет о грозящей опасности. The Danger has passed. Опасность миновала. He smelt Danger. Он почувствовал опасность. Примеры из жизни ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы spring chicken[spring chicken] {n.}, {slang} A young person. — Usually used with»no». Mr. Brown is no spring chicken, but he can still play tenniswell. The coach is no spring chicken, but he can show the playerswhat to do....
34. Значение идиомы skip out[skip out] {v.}, {informal} To leave in a hurry; especially aftercheating or taking money dishonestly; sneak away; leave withoutpermission. The man skipped out of the hotel without paying hisbill. «How did you get out of the house after supper, Harry? » «Iskipped out!»...
35. Значение идиомы discretion is the better part of valor[discretion is the better part of valor] {literary} When you are in danger or trouble, good sense helps more than foolish risks; it is better to be careful than to be foolishly brave. — A proverb. When you are facing a man with a knife, discretion is the better part of valor....
36. Значение идиомы spring a leak[spring a leak] {v. phr.} 1. To develop a hole through which water can enter, threatening the boat to sink. Whenour small boat sprang a leak, we rapidly returned to shore to fix it. 2. To be threatened by some oncoming danger. Our firm sprang a leakwhen the vice president suddenly died of a heart ... Читать далее...
37. Упражнения «Нулевой артикль» (с ответами)1. Уберите ненужные артикли. I love the pasta for a dinner. (Я люблю пасту на ужин.) We eat in a restaurants once a week. (Мы едим в ресторанах раз в неделю.) David watched a TV on a Friday. (Давид смотрел телевизор в пятницу.) She visits her a family in a winter, on a New Year’s ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы carry the ball[carry the ball] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take the most important or difficult part in an action or business. None of the other boys would tell the principal about their breaking the window, and John had to carry the ball. When the going is rough, Fred can always be depended on to carry the ball....
39. Значение идиомы save one’s neck[save one’s neck] or [save one’s skin] {v. phr.}, {slang} To savefrom danger or trouble. The fighter planes saved our skins whilethe army was landing from the ships. Betty saved Tim’s neck bytyping his report for him; without her help he could not have finishedon time....
40. Значение идиомы and then some[and then some] And a lot more; and more too. It would cost all the money he had and then some. Talking his way out of this trouble was going to take all his wits and then some....