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Значение идиомы to the bitter end
[to the bitter end] {adv. phr.} To the point of completion orconclusion. – Used especially of a very painful or unpleasant task orexperience.
Although Mrs. Smith was bored by the lecture, shestayed to the bitter end.
They knew the war would be lost, but themen fought to the bitter end.
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- Перевод слова bitter Bitter – горький Перевод слова Bitter taste – горький вкус bitter moment – горькая минута bitter cold – страшный холод Cocoa beans have a Bitter flavor. Какао-бобы имеют горький вкус. It was Bitter cold. Был пронизывающий холод. The countries are still Bitter enemies. Страны до сих пор являются злейшими врагами. Интересные факты Биттер – группа […]...
- Some time after their bitter divorce Some time after their bitter divorce, a man happened to pull up alongside his ex-wife at a traffic signal. He shouted over, “So… out looking for a little, huh?” She smiled sweetly and said, “No, I had 6 years of that with you. I’m out looking for a lot!!!”...
- Following a bitter divorce Following a bitter divorce a husband saw his wife at a party and sneered, “You know, I was a fool when I married you.” The wife simply sighed and replied, “Yes, dear, I know, but I was in love and didn’t really notice.”...
- Перевод слова painful Painful – болезненный, мучительный Перевод слова Painful tooth – больной зуб painful treatment – болезненное лечение painful problem – больной вопрос painful news – неприятная новость The animal died a Painful death. Животное умерло мучительной смертью. It was Painful to watch. На это было больно смотреть. The divorce was Painful for both of us. Развод […]...
- The most painful part A group of guys and one girl are sitting together at a ball game. During the game the guys notice the girl knew just as much about the game as themselves, and are really impressed. After the game they ask her, “How is it that you know so much about baseball?” She says, “Well, I […]...
- Expressing Bitter Feelings Laurent: I’m Done with women! They’re Liars and Manipulators. Julie: Let me guess. You’ve had a bad Breakup? Laurent: It wasn’t just bad. It was Monumentally awful. I’m never going to date again. Julie: You’re just feeling Bitter right now, but you’ll Get over it. You won’t always feel so Jaded. Wait a second. Did […]...
- Значение идиомы keep one’s hand in [keep one’s hand in] {v. phr.} To keep in practice; continue totake part. After he retired from teaching, Mr. Brown kept his handin by giving a lecture once in a while. Mr. Smith left theplanning of the trip to his wife, but he kept his hand in, too. Compare: KEEP UP....
- Значение идиомы take to task [take to task] {v. phr.} To reprove or scold for a fault or error. He took his wife to task for her foolish wastefulness. Theprincipal took Bill to task for breaking the window....
- Перевод слова unpleasant Unpleasant – неприятный, противный, отталкивающий Перевод слова Unpleasant odours – противные запахи unpleasant aftertaste – неприятный привкус unpleasant incident – неприятный случай He is Unpleasant to everyone. Он всем противен. It’s Unpleasant to talk to him. С ним неприятно разговаривать. The carpet was an Unpleasant muddy brown. Ковер был неприятного грязно-коричневого цвета. Происхождение слова Образовано […]...
- Перевод слова lecture Lecture – лекция, нотация, читать лекции Перевод слова Lecture circuit – цикл лекций curtain lecture – выговор, получаемый мужем от жены наедине to deliver lecture – читать лекцию She’s planning to give a series of Lectures on modern art. Она планирует прочитать серию лекций о современном искусстве. What did you get out of his Lecture? […]...
- Значение идиомы God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb [God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb] {literary} A person who isalready helpless will not have more trouble; you will not have moretrouble than you can bear. After Mr. Smith lost his job, theSmith’s house caught fire, but the fire was put out before much harmwas done. Mr. Smith said, “God tempers the wind […]...
- Значение идиомы in one’s shell [in one’s shell] or [into one’s shell] {adv.} or {adj. phr.},{informal} In or into bashfulness; into silence; not sociable;unfriendly. After Mary’s mother scolded her, she went into hershell. The teacher tried to get Rose to talk to her, but shestayed in her shell. Contrast: OUT OF ONE’S SHELL....
- Перевод слова task Task – задача, задание, обязанность; ставить задачу Перевод слова To estop the task – прекратить работу exacting task – трудная задача forbidding task – “грязная” работа You must not Task me too high. Вы не должны требовать от меня слишком многого. You have to complete this Task inside a week. Ты должен закончить это задание […]...
- Значение идиомы lead the way [lead the way] {v. phr.} To go before and show how to go somewhere;guide. The boys need someone to lead the way on their hike. Themen hired an Indian to lead the way to the Pueblo ruins. Thatschool led the way in finding methods to teach reading....
- Значение идиомы have something on [have something on] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have information orproof that someone did something wrong. Mr. Jones didn’t want torun for office because he knew the opponents had something on him. Mr. Smith keeps paying blackmail to a man who has something on him. Although Miss Brown is not a good worker, her boss does […]...
- Значение идиомы section hand [section hand] {n.} A worker who repairs railway track; one of themen in a section gang. The section hands moved off the track whilethe train went by....
- Значение идиомы play the market [play the market] {v. phr.} To try to make money on the stockmarket by buying and selling stocks, John lost all his savingsplaying the market. Sometimes Mr. Smith makes a lot of money whenhe plays the market, and sometimes he loses....
- Значение идиомы keep up with the Joneses [keep up with the Joneses] {v. phr.} To follow the latest fashion;try to be equal with your neighbors. Mrs. Smith kept buying everynew thing that was advertised, finally Mr. Smith told her to stoptrying to keep up with the Joneses and to start thinking for herself....
- 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 in the pie. TheJones Company was chosen to build the new hospital and we knew Mr. Smith had a finger in the pie. Jack is […]...
- Значение идиомы mental telepathy [mental telepathy] {n. phr.} The passing of one person’s thoughtsto another without any discoverable talking or carrying of signalsbetween them. Mrs. Smith knew the moment her husband’s ship sank onthe other side of the world. It seems like a case of mentaltelepathy. Most or all men who practice mental telepathy on stagehave really trained themselves […]...
- 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 be upagainst it if you don’t pass the test. You will probably failarithmetic. Compare: HARD UP, END OF ONE’S ROPE, BACK TO THE WALL....
- Значение идиомы morning after [morning after] {n.}, {slang} The effects of drinking liquor orstaying up late as felt the next morning; a hangover. One of thetroubles of drinking too much liquor is the morning after. Mr. Smith woke up with a big headache and knew it was the morning after....
- Значение идиомы in the same boat [in the same boat] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In the same trouble; inthe same fix; in the same bad situation. When the town’s onefactory closed and hundreds of people lost their jobs, all thestorekeepers were in the same boat. Dick was disappointed whenFern refused to marry him, but he knew others were in the same […]...
- Значение идиомы all better [all better] {adj. phr.} Fully recovered; all well again; no longer painful. – Usually used to or by children. “All better now,” he kept repeating to the little girl....
- Значение идиомы hide one’s light under a bushel [hide one’s light under a bushel] {v. phr.} To be very shy andmodest and not show your abilities or talents; be too modest inletting others see what you can do. When Joan is with her closefriends she has a wonderful sense of humor, but usually she hides herlight under a bushel. Mr. Smith is an […]...
- Mister Smith rushes into the maternity ward Mister Smith rushes into the maternity ward, “What’s wrong? What’s the emergency?” “Oh, Mister Smith, your child was just born and I have some terrible news for you. It’s disfigured.” “Well, how bad is it? Can I see?” “Follow me, sir.” They head down a restricted corridor and come to the first door. Inside, in […]...
- Перевод слова recover Recover – возвращать, вновь обретать, восстанавливать, выздоравливать Перевод слова To recover a lost throne – вернуть себе трон to recover a lost art – возродить забытое искусство the patient is recovering – больной поправляется He Recovered her from a painful disease. Он излечил ее от мучительно тяжелой болезни. I must work hard to Recover lost […]...
- Значение идиомы lose track [lose track] {v. phr.} To forget about something; not stayinformed; fail to keep a count or record. What’s the score now? I’ve lost track. – Usually used with “of”. Mary lost track of herfriends at camp after summer was over. John lost track of themoney he spent at the circus. Compare: OUT OF TOUCH. Contrast: […]...
- Перевод слова endure Endure – вынести, выдержать, продолжаться, длиться Перевод слова To endure the rigours of an arctic winter – вынести трудности арктической зимы endure embarrassment – пережить затруднения endure load – выдерживать нагрузку These criminals had to Endure the punishment. Эти преступники должны были понести наказание. We Endured the lecture for as long as we could. Мы […]...
- Значение идиомы play ostrich [play ostrich] {v. phr.} To refuse to face painful facts orunpleasant truths. She plays ostrich when it comes to her husband’sdrinking problem....
- Значение идиомы beg the question [beg the question] {v. phr.}, {literary} To accept as true something that is still being argued about, before it is proved true; avoid or not answer a question or problem. The girls asked Miss Smith if they should wear formal dresses to the party; Miss Smith said they were begging the question because they didn’t […]...
- Значение идиомы go hard with [go hard with] {v. phr.} To be painful, troublesome, or hard for;happen or result badly for. – Used after “it”. It will go hard withyou if I catch you smoking....
- She changed me “Ever since we got married, my wife has tried to change me. She got me to stop drinking, smoking and running around until all hours of the night. She taught me how to dress well, enjoy the fine arts, gourmet cooking, classical music, even how to invest in the stock market,” said the man. “Sounds […]...
- Значение идиомы get lost [get lost] {v. phr.}, {slang} Go away! – Used as a command. Getlost! I want to study. John told Bert to get lost. Compare: DROPDEAD....
- Значение идиомы signed, sealed, and delivered [signed, sealed, and delivered] {adj. phr.} Finished; completed; ina state of completion. “How is the campus renovation plan for thegovernor’s office coming along?” the dean of the college asked.”Signed, sealed, and delivered,” his assistant answered. Compare: CUTAND DRIED; HOOK, LINE AND SINKER....
- Значение идиомы pinch-hit [pinch-hit] {v.} 1. To substitute for another player at bat in abaseball game. Smith was sent in to pinch-hit for Jones. 2.{informal} To act for a while, or in an emergency, for another person;take someone’s place for a while. I asked him to pinch-hit for mewhile I was away. The president of the City Council […]...
- Значение идиомы gallows’ humor [gallows’ humor] {n. phr.} Bitter joke that make fun of a veryserious matter, e. g. death, imprisonment, etc. When the criminalwas led to the electric chair on Monday morning, he said, “Nice way tostart the week, eh?”...
- Значение идиомы up to the last minute [up to the last minute] {adv. phr.} Until the last possible moment;until the very end. When I try to send in an important eyewitnessreport from the scene of a major accident, I must keep working up tothe last minute. Compare: TO THE BITTER END, UNDER THE WIRE....
- Значение идиомы cover a lot of ground [cover a lot of ground] {v. phr.} To process a great deal of information and various facts. Professor Brown’s thorough lecture on asteroids covered a lot of ground today....
- Значение идиомы order about [order about] or [around] {v. phr.} To dictate arrogantly tosomeone; domineer. Dan orders his younger colleagues around in amost unpleasant way....