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1. Значение идиомы come up[come up] {v.} 1. To become a subject for discussion or decision to talk about or decide about. “He was a good salesman, and price never came up until the very last,” Mary said. The question of wage increases came up at the board meeting. Mayor Jones comes up for reelection this fall. 2. To […]...
2. Значение идиомы not to know what to make of[not to know what to make of] {v. phr.} To be unable to decipher;be unable to identify; not know how to decide what something reallyis. I got a mysterious letter asking me to meet Santa Claus at 6P. M. at the supermarket. Is this a joke? I don’t know what to make ofit....
3. Перевод слова decisionDecision – решение; решимость, твердость Перевод слова Official decision – официальное решение decision criterion – критерий выбора a man of decision – решительный человек Have you made a Decision? Вы приняли решение? I’ll stick with my Decision. Я буду действовать так, как считаю нужным. We made the Decision to accept their offer. Мы решили принять […]...
4. Значение идиомы what’s the big idea[what’s the big idea] or [what’s the idea] {informal} What is thepurpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are youdoing; how dare you. – Often used to question someone or somethingthat is not welcome. The Smith family painted their house red, white, and blue. What’s the big idea? What’s […]...
5. Значение идиомы half-baked[half-baked] {adj.}, {informal} Not thought out or studiedthoroughly; not worth considering or accepting. We wish Tom wouldnot take our time at meetings to offer his half-baked ideas. Wecannot afford to put the government in the hands of people withhalf-baked plans....
6. Перевод слова unableUnable – неспособный Перевод слова Unable to pay – неплатежеспособный unable to fight a bag of shit – не умеющий драться permanently unable to work – нетрудоспособный unable to sport – неспособный к спорту She is Unable to work today. Она не может работать сегодня. I was Unable to afford the trip. Я был не […]...
7. Значение идиомы put two and two together[put two and two together] {v. phr.} To make decisions based onavailable proofs; reason from the known facts; conclude; decide. Hehad put two and two together and decided where they had probablygone. It was just a mater of putting two and two together: thefacts seemed to permit only one decision....
8. Перевод слова viceVice – порок, зло, недостаток, дефект; заместитель Перевод слова Sunk in vice – погрязший в пороке vices of drawing – ошибки в рисунке vice chairman – вице-председатель He sank into Vice. Он погряз в пороке. Eating too much is my Vice. Обжорство – мой порок. He was nominated as Vice chairman. Он был назначен на […]...
9. Значение идиомы get on to one[get on to one] {v. phr.} To figure someone out; understand whatsomeone else is up to. The FBI is on to Jim’s secret trading withthe enemy....
10. Значение идиомы nonstarter[nonstarter] {n.} An idea, plan, or project that doesn’t work or isobviously no good. His plan to start a new private school is anonstarter because he is unable to organize anything....
11. Значение идиомы tip the scales[tip the scales] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To weigh. Martin tipsthe scales at 180 pounds. 2. or [tip the balance] To have importantor decisive influence; make a decision go for or against you; decide. John’s vote tipped the scales in our favor, and we won theelection. Compare: TURN THE TIDE....
12. Delaying Making a DecisionThomas: You’ve Hemmed and hawed for weeks. It’s time to make a decision. Eugenia: I know, but I need To sleep on it. This is a very big decision. Thomas: You’ve Dragged your feet for far too long. Are you having Second thoughts? Eugenia: No, no second thoughts. I just want to be Absolutely sure […]...
13. Значение идиомы he-man[he-man] {n.}, {informal} A man who is very strong, brave, andhealthy. Larry was a real he-man when he returned from service withthe Marines....
14. Значение идиомы know if one is coming or going[know if one is coming or going] or [know whether one is coming orgoing] {v. phr.} To feel able to think clearly; know what to do. – Usually used in the negative or with limiters. On Monday, the carbroke down; on Tuesday, Mother broke her arm; on Wednesday, thechildren all became ill with the mumps; […]...
15. Значение идиомы coming and going[coming and going] or [going and coming] {adv. phr.} 1. Both ways; in both directions. The truck driver stops at the same cafe coming and going. John was late. He got punished both going and coming; his teacher punished him and his parents punished him. 2. Caught or helpless; in your power; left with no […]...
16. Значение идиомы come up with[come up with] {v. phr.} 1. To offer. We can always depend on John Smith to come up with a good solution for any problem we might have. 2. To produce on demand. I won’t be able to buy this car, because I cannot come up with the down payment you require. 3. To find. […]...
17. Значение идиомы the idea[the idea] or [the very idea] {n. phr.} – Used in exclamations toshow that you do not like something. The idea! Thinking Mother wasmy sister! The very idea of Tom bringing that dirty dog into myclean house!...
18. Значение идиомы hog-tie[hog-tie] {v.}, {informal} 1. To tie so it is unable tomove or escape. The Cowboy caught a calf and hog-tied it. 2. Tomake someone unable to act freely; limit. The welfare worker wantedto help at once, but rules and regulations hog-tied her, so she couldonly report the case....
19. Значение идиомы take it into one’s head[take it into one’s head] or {informal} [take a notion] {v. phr.}To get a sudden idea; decide without thinking. The boy suddenlytook it into his head to leave school and get a job. Grandmotherkeeps a bag packed so that she can go visiting whenever she takes anotion....
20. Having Trouble Making a DecisionLorenzo: Have you bought a new television yet? Katia: No, I’m still looking at Consumer reviews and Weighing my options. I’m not sure yet what size I want or what features I need. I’m Keeping my options open for now. Lorenzo: I thought your old TV stopped working three weeks ago. You still haven’t Made […]...
21. Having Trouble Making a DecisionLorenzo: Have you bought a new television yet? Katia: No, I’m still looking at Consumer reviews and Weighing my options. I’m not sure yet what size I want or what features I need. I’m Keeping my options open for now. Lorenzo: I thought your old TV stopped working three weeks ago. You still haven’t Made […]...
22. Перевод слова vice versaVice versa – наоборот, обратно Перевод слова I like her and Vice versa. Она мне нравится, и это взаимно. He calls black white and Vice versa. Он называет черное белым и наоборот. Every debit must have a corresponding credit and Vice-versa. К каждой записи по дебету должна существовать корреспондирующая запись по кредиту и наоборот....
23. Значение идиомы blow hot and cold[blow hot and cold] {v. phr.} To change your ways or likes often; be fickle or changeable. Tom blows hot and cold about coming out for the baseball team; he cannot decide. Mary blew hot and cold about going to college; every day she changed her mind. The boys will get tired of Ann’s blowing […]...
24. Значение идиомы have it coming[have it coming] {v. phr.} To deserve the good or bad things thathappen to you. I feel sorry about Jack’s failing that course, buthe had it coming to him. Everybody said that Eve had it comingwhen she won the scholarship. Compare: ASK FOR, GET WHAT’S COMING TOONE, SERVE RIGHT....
25. Значение идиомы go to bed with the chickens[go to bed with the chickens] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go to bedearly at night. On the farm John worked hard and went to bed withthe chickens. Mr. Barnes goes to bed with the chickens because hehas to get up at 5 A. M....
26. Значение идиомы about face[about face] {n.} A sudden change of course or a decision opposite to what was decided earlier. Her decision to become an actress instead of a dentist was an about face from her original plans....
27. Перевод слова decideDecide – принимать решение, решать Перевод слова To decide a point – решить вопрос to decide a battle – решить исход битвы that decides me! – решено! It’s up to you to Decide. Решай сам. This is for you to Decide. Это вам решать. She Decided on the green hat. Она выбрала зеленую шляпу....
28. Значение идиомы throw down the gauntlet[throw down the gauntlet] {v. phr.} To challenge, especially to afight. Another candidate for the presidency has thrown down thegauntlet....
29. Значение идиомы in good[in good] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Well liked; accepted. – Used with”with”. The boy washed the blackboards so that he would get in goodwith Iris teacher. Although Tom was younger, he was in good withthe older boys. Compare: ON ONE’S GOOD SIDE. Contrast: IN BAD....
30. Значение идиомы go on record[go on record] {v. phr.} To make an official statement as opposedto an informal one; say something officially that may be quoted withthe person’s name added for reference. I want to go on record thatI oppose the merger with the firm of Catwallender and Swartvik....
31. Значение идиомы survival of the fittest[survival of the fittest] {n. phr.} The staying alive or in actionof the best prepared; often: idea that those living things best ableto adjust to life survive and those unable to adjust die out. Lifein the old West was often a case of survival of the fittest. Withchanges in the world’s climate, dinosaurs died but […]...
32. Значение идиомы bolt from the blue[bolt from the blue] {n. phr.} Something sudden and unexpected; an event that you did not see coming; a great and usually unpleasant surprise; shock. We had been sure she was in Chicago, so her sudden appearance was a bolt from the blue. His decision to resign was a bolt from the blue. Compare: OUT […]...
33. Tough sellDespite his best sales pitch, a life-insurance salesman was unable to get a couple to sign up for a policy. “I certainly don’t want to frighten you into a decision,” he announced, standing up to leave… “Please sleep on it tonight, and if you wake up in the morning, let me know what you think.”...
34. The Political System of the USAWashington, the capital of the United States, is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. The district is a piece of land which doesn’t belong to any state but to all the states. Under the Constitution, the federal government is divided into three branches. The legislative power is vested in Congress and […]...
35. Значение идиомы welcome mat[welcome mat] {n.} 1. A mat for wiping your shoes on, often withthe word “welcome” on it, that is placed in front of a door. Motherbought a welcome mat for our new house. 2. {informal} A warm welcome;a friendly greeting. – Used in such phrases as “the welcome mat isout” and “put out the welcome […]...
36. Значение идиомы come[come] See: CHICKENS COME HOME TO ROOST, CROSS A BRIDGE BEFORE ONE COMES TO IT, EASY COME – EASY GO, FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED, GET WHAT’S COMING TO ONE, HAVE IT COMING, HOW COME also HOW’S COME, IF WORST COMES TO WORST, JOHNNY-COME-LATELY, KNOW ENOUGH TO COME IN OUT OF THE RAIN, KNOW IF […]...
37. Значение идиомы come out for[come out for] {v. phr.} To support; declare oneself in favor of another, especially during a political election. Candidates for the presidency of the United States are anxious for the major newspapers to come out for them....
38. Значение идиомы see reason[see reason] {v. phr.} To think or act sensibly, especially afterrealizing what the facts are on a certain matter and accepting adviceabout it. He finally saw reason and reshaped his sales strategy bylowering the prices as his older brother had suggested....
39. Значение идиомы let ride[let ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} To allow to go on without change;accept for the present. The committee couldnot decide what to do about Bob’s idea, so they let the matter ridefor a month or so. The class was rather noisy but the teacher letit ride because it was near Christmas. Ruth’s paper was not verygood, […]...
40. Значение идиомы choke up[choke up] {v.} 1a. To come near losing calmness or self-control from strong feeling; be upset by your feelings. When one speaker after another praised John, he choked up and couldn’t thank them. When Father tried to tell me how glad he was to see me safe after the accident, he choked up and was […]...