Значение идиомы to pieces

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1. Значение идиомы go to pieces[go to pieces] {v. phr.} To become very nervous or sick fromnervousness; become wild. Mrs. Vance went to pieces when she heardher daughter was in the hospital. The man went to pieces when thejudge said he would have to go to prison for life. Mary goes topieces when she can’t have her own way....
2. Перевод идиомы go to pieces / fall to pieces, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go to pieces / fall to pieces Перевод: потерять контроль над собой, потерять голову, обезуметь Пример: The woman went to pieces when she learned about her father’s death. Женщина потеряла голову, когда узнала о смерти своего отца....
3. Значение идиомы cut to pieces[cut to pieces] {v. phr.} 1. To divide into small parts with something sharp; cut badly or completely. Baby has cut the newspaper to pieces with scissors. 2. To destroy or defeat completely. The soldiers were cut to pieces by the Indians. When Dick showed his book report to his big sister for correction, she ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы par for the course[par for the course] {n. phr.}, {informal} Just what was expected;nothing unusual; a typical happening. — Usually refers to things goingwrong. Mary is very clumsy so it was par for the course when shebumped into the table and broke the vase. When John came lateagain, Mary said, «That’s par for the course.» Compare: ALL IN ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы own up[own up] {v.}, {informal} To take the blame; admit your guilt;confess. When Mr. Jones asked who broke the window, Johnny ownedup. Mary owned up to having borrowed her sister’s sweater. When Mother saw that someone had broken the vase, Billy owned up toit. See: COME CLEAN....
6. Перевод слова vaseVase — ваза, сосуд Перевод слова Porcellaneous vase — фарфоровая ваза the flowers are in the vase — цветы стоят в вазе cinerary vase — погребальная урна Put the Vase on the shelf. Поставьте эту вазу на полку. The Vase narrows at its top. Ваза сужается к вершине. He smashed the Vase with a hammer. ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы tickle someone pink / to death / to pieces, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: tickle someone pink / to death / to pieces Перевод: угодить, порадовать, доставить огромное удовольствие; насмешить до смерти Пример: I know that these flowers will tickle her pink. Я знаю, что эти цветы ее очень порадуют. What you told her just tickled her to death! То, что ты ей только что рассказал, насмешило ее ... Читать далее...
8. Stacey makes a new friend at school and invites herStacey makes a new friend at school and invites her home for the first time. Stacey excuses herself to fetch her Mom and introduce her new friend. As her friend is standing in the living room next to the fireplace, she picks up the attractive vase on the mantle. When Stacey returns with her mother, ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы The cat did it![The cat did it!] A humorous and convenient way to pass the blame. «My vase is broken!» Mother shrieked in horror. «Well,» Dad smirkedcynically, «I guess the cat did it!»...
10. Значение идиомы on top of[on top of] {prep}. 1. On the top of; standing or lying on; on. When the player on the other team dropped the ball, Bill fell on topof it. That high hill has a tower on top of it. 2. {informal}Very close to. The elevator was so crowded that everybody was ontop of each other. ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing[let one’s left hand know what one’s right hand is doing] {v. phr.}1. To make a show of your kindness or help to others. — Used in thenegative. The Bible tells us not to let the left hand know what theright hand is doing when we give to the poor. 2. {informal} To leteveryone taking ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы hand in hand[hand in hand] {adv. phr.} 1. Holding hands. Bob and Mary walkedalong hand in hand in the park. Compare: ARM IN ARM. 2. Accompanyingeach other; together; closely connected. — Used with «go». Ignorance and poverty often go hand in hand. Selfishness andunhappiness often go hand in hand....
13. Значение идиомы by a long shot[by a long shot] {adv. phr.}, {informal} By a big difference; by far. — Used to add emphasis. Bert was the best swimmer in the race, by a long shot. Often used with a negative. Tom isn’t the kind who would be fresh to a teacher, by a long shot. Our team didn’t win — ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы go to bat for[go to bat for] {v. phr.}, {informal} To help out in trouble orneed; give aid to. Everybody else thought Billy had broken thewindow, but Tom went to bat for him. Mary went to bat for the newclub program. Syn.: STAND UP FOR....
15. Значение идиомы put one’s hand to[put one’s hand to] or [set one’s hand to] or [turn one’s hand to]{v. phr.} To start working at; try to do. Hal does a good job ateverything mat he turns his hand to. After Mr. Sullivan foundfarming unprofitable, he moved to town and turned his hand tocarpentry....
16. Значение идиомы on the town[on the town] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {informal} In or into a townto celebrate; having a good time or enjoying the amusements in a town. When the sailors got off their ship they went out on the town. Compare: PAINT THE TOWN RED....
17. Значение идиомы shot in the arm[shot in the arm] {n. phr.}, {informal} Something inspiring orencouraging. The general’s appearance was a shot in the arm for theweary soldiers. We were ready to quit, but the coach’s talk was ashot in the arm....
18. Значение идиомы give the go-by[give the go-by] {v. phr.} To pay no attention to a person; avoid. John fell in love with Mary, but she gave him the go-by. Theboy raised his hand to answer the question, but the teacher gave himthe go-by. Compare: THE RUNAROUND....
19. Перевод идиомы cannon fodder, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: cannon fodder Перевод: пушечное мясо; войска, солдаты, которые вероятнее всего погибнут в боевых действиях Пример: This platoon is regarded as cannon fodder by the enemy. Враг считает этот взвод пушечным мясом....
20. Значение идиомы hand[hand] See: AT HAND, BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH, BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS ONE, CLEAN HANDS, DIRTY ONE’S HANDS, EAT OUTOF ONE’S HAND, FORCE ONE’S HAND, FREE HAND, FROM HAND TO HAND, GLADHAND, HAM-HANDED, HANG HEAVY or HANG HEAVY ON ONE’S HANDS, HAT INHAND, HAVE A HAND IN, HAVE ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы on the wing[on the wing] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. In the air; while flying. The duck flew away, but John shot it on the wing. 2. {informal} Inconstant motion; always very busy. Susan was on the wing doingthings to get ready for her trip. Mr. Jones had a busy scheduleand his secretary had to catch him ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы shoot up[shoot up] {v.} 1. To grow quickly. Billy had always been asmall boy, but when he was thirteen years old he began to shoot up. 2. To arise suddenly. As we watched, flames shot up from the roofof the barn. 3. {informal} To shoot or shoot at recklessly; shoot andhurt badly. The cowboys got drunk ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы out cold[out cold] {adv.} or {adj.}, {informal} Unconscious; in a faint. The ball hit Dick in the head and knocked him out cold for tenminutes. They tried to lift Mary when she fell down, but she wasout cold. Syn.: OUT LIKE A LIGHT. Compare: PASS OUT....
24. Значение идиомы long shot[long shot] {n.} 1. A bet or other risk taken though not likely tosucceed. The horse was a long shot, but it came in and paid well. Jones was a long shot for mayor. The business long shot thatsucceeds often pays extremely well. 2. See: BY A LONG SHOT....
25. Значение идиомы have it[have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. I haveit on the best authority that we will be paid for our work next week. 2. To do something in a certain way. Make up your mind, because youcan’t have it both ways. You must either stay home or come with us. Bobby ... Читать далее...
26. Предметы мебели (Pieces of furniture), лексика и слова по темеA cupboard (a sideboard) – буфет, сервант A wardrobe – гардероб, платяной шкаф A bookcase – книжный шкаф A cabinet – застекленный шкаф-кабинет A bed – кровать A sofa – диван A sofa-bed – диван-кровать A couch – кушетка, тахта A chair – стул An armchair – кресло A rocking chair – кресло-качалка A footstool ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы all the time[all the time] {adv. phr.} 1. or [all the while] During the whole period; through the whole time. Mary went to college in her home town and lived at home all the while. Most of us were surprised to hear that Mary and Tom had been engaged all year, but Sue said she knew it ... Читать далее...
28. 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...
29. Значение идиомы fall behind[fall behind] {v.} To go slower than others and be far behind them. When the campers took a hike in the woods, two boys fell behind andgot lost. Frank’s lessons were too hard for him, and he soon fellbehind the rest of the class. Mary was not promoted because shedreamed too much and fell behind ... Читать далее...
30. Перевод идиомы the villain of the piece, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the villain of the piece Перевод: главный виновник происшествия, главный злодей Пример: Mother couldn’t think who had broken the vase. Our kitten turned out to be the villain of the piece. Мама не могла догадаться, кто разбил вазу. Наш котенок оказался виновником происшествия....
31. Значение идиомы call one’s shot[call one’s shot] {v. phr.} 1. To tell before firing where a bullet will hit. An expert rifleman can call his shot regularly. The wind was strong and John couldn’t call his shots. 2. or [call the turn] To tell in advance the result of something before you do it. Mary won three games in ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы fall through[fall through] {v.}, {informal} To fail; be ruined; not happen orbe done. Jim’s plans to go to college fell through at the lastmoment. Mr. Jones’ deal to sell his house fell through. Contrast:COME OFF....
33. Значение идиомы hang on to your hat[hang on to your hat] or [hold on to your hat] or [hold your hat]{v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Watch out; be prepared. — Used as a command, usually to warn of an unexpected action. «Hold on to your hat,»said Jim as he stepped on the gas and the car shot forward. 2. Getready for a ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы eat out[eat out] {v.} 1. To eat in a restaurant; eat away from home. Fred ate out often even when he wasn’t out of town. 2. To rust, rot, or be destroyed in time. Rust had eaten out the gun barrel. See:EAT AWAY....
35. Значение идиомы in two[in two] {adv. phr.} Into two parts or pieces; into two divisions. John and Mary pulled on the wishbone until it came in two. There was only one piece of cake, but we cut it in two. Syn.: INHALF....
36. Значение идиомы shot through with[shot through with] Full of. His speech was shot through withpraise for the president. Jane’s letter was shot through withhints for a pony....
37. Значение идиомы eat out of one’s hand[eat out of one’s hand] {v. phr.}, {informal} To trust someonefully; believe or obey someone without question. The governor hasthe reporters eating out of his hand. Helen is so pretty andpopular that all the boys eat out of her hand....
38. Значение идиомы hand it to[hand it to] {v. phr.}, {informal} To admit the excellence of; givecredit or praise to. You have to hand it to Jim; he is very carefuland hard-working in all he does. The teacher said, «I hand it toJane for the way she managed the Music Club.» Syn.: TAKE OFF ONE’SHAT TO....
39. Значение идиомы ask for one’s hand[ask for one’s hand] {v. phr.} To ask permission to marry someone. «Sir,» John said timidly to Mary’s father, «I came to ask for your daughter’s hand.»...
40. Значение идиомы fall to[fall to] {v.} 1. To begin to work. The boys fell to and quicklycut the grass. Syn.: TURN TO. 2. To begin to fight. They took outtheir swords and fell to. 3. To begin to eat. The hungry boys fellto before everyone sat down. 4. Begin; start. The old friends metand fell to talking about ... Читать далее...