Значение идиомы twist one around one’s little finger

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1. Перевод идиомы twist someone around one’s little finger / wind someone around one’s little finger, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: twist someone around one’s little finger / wind someone around one’s little finger Перевод: обвести кого-либо вокруг пальца; манипулировать и обманывать кого-либо Пример: The woman is able to twist her supervisor around her little finger. She gets whatever she wants at work. Эта женщина может легко обвести своего надсмотрщика вокруг пальца. На работе она ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы jump through a hoop[jump through a hoop] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do whatever you aretold to do; obey any order. Bob would jump through a hoop forMary. Compare: TWIST AROUND ONE’S LITTLE FINGER, UNDER ONE’S THUMB....
3. Значение идиомы finger[finger] See: BURN ONE’S FINGERS, CROSS ONE’S FINGERS or KEEP ONE’SFINGERS CROSSED, LAY A FINGER ON, LIFT A FINGER, PUT ONE’S FINGER ONalso LAY ONE’S FINGER ON, SLIP THROUGH ONE’S FINGERS, SNAP ONE’SFINGERS AT, STICKY FINGERS, TWIST AROUND ONE’S LITTLE FINGER, WORKONE’S FINGERS TO THE BONE....
4. Значение идиомы lay a finger on[lay a finger on] {v. phr.} To touch or bother, even a little. — Used in negative, interrogative, and conditional sentences. Don’tyou dare lay a finger on the vase! Suppose Billy fakes his brotherwith him; wilt the mean, tough boy down the street dare lay a fingeron him? If you so much as lay a ... Читать далее...
5. 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 ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы twist one’s arm[twist one’s arm] {v. phr.}, {informal} To force someone; threatensomeone to make him do something. — Usually used jokingly. Will youdance with the prettiest girl in school? Stop, you’re twisting myarm! I had to twist Tom’s arm to make him eat the candy!...
7. Значение идиомы put one’s finger on[put one’s finger on] also [lay one’s finger on] {v. phr.} To findexactly. The engineers couldn’t put their fingers on the reason forthe rocket’s failure to orbit. We called in an electrician hopinghe could put a finger on the cause of the short circuit....
8. Перевод идиомы twist someone’s arm, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: twist someone’s arm Перевод: выкручивать руки (заставлять кого-либо сделать что-либо против воли, желания) Пример: My friend did not have to twist my arm to get me to go to the movie. I wanted to go anyway. Моему другу не пришлось ничего делать, чтобы уговорить меня пойти в кино. Я сам хотел пойти....
9. Значение идиомы not to lift a finger[not to lift a finger] {v. phr.} To not help in the slightestdegree. «My husband won’t lift a finger to help me,» shecomplained, «although we have 12 people coming for dinner.»...
10. Перевод слова fingerFinger — палец (на руке); трогать, прикасаться Перевод слова Index finger — указательный палец middle finger — средний палец the ring finger — безымянный палец little finger — мизинец to finger through the cards — перебирать карты We ate with our Fingers. Мы ели руками. I shut my Finger in the door. Я прищемил дверью ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод идиомы put one’s finger on something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: put one’s finger on something Перевод: точно установить, понять, в чем дело; указать на что-либо Пример: I was unable to put my finger on the exact date of my friend’s arrival. Я не смог установить точную дату приезда моего друга....
12. Перевод идиомы not lay a finger on (someone) / not lay a hand on (someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not lay a finger on (someone) / not lay a hand on (someone) Перевод: не прикасаться к кому-либо, не трогать кого-либо Пример: The man was told by the police never to lay a finger on his wife again. Полиция велела мужчине никогда больше не поднимать руку на свою жену....
13. Значение идиомы lift a finger[lift a finger] or [lift a hand] also [raise a hand] {v. phr.} 1.To do something; do your share; to help. — Usually used in thenegative. We all worked hard except Joe. He wouldn’t lift afinger. The king did not lift a hand when his people were hungry. Compare: LEND A HAND....
14. Перевод идиомы point the finger at someone, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: point the finger at someone Перевод: обвинять кого-либо; возложить на кого-либо вину; указать пальцем на кого-либо как на виновного Пример: I did not point the finger at anyone but I wanted to know who broke the computer. Я ни на кого не обвинял, но хотел знать, кто сломал компьютер....
15. Перевод идиомы twist someone’s words around, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: twist someone’s words around Перевод: неправильно пересказать, перефразировать чьи-либо слова Пример: The supervisor twisted my words around when he repeated my complaint to the manager. Надзиратель неправильно пересказал мои слова, когда он передавал мою жалобу менеджеру....
16. Перевод идиомы not lift a finger (to help someone) / not lift a hand (to help someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not lift a finger (to help someone) / not lift a hand (to help someone) Перевод: и пальцем не пошевелить; ничего не сделать для того, чтобы помочь кому-либо Пример: The girl will not lift a finger to help her mother. Эта девушка и пальцем не пошевелит, чтобы помочь своей матери....
17. Значение идиомы get the jump on[get the jump on] or [have the jump on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To getahead of; start before ; have an advantage over. Don’t letthe other boys get the jump on you at the beginning of the race. Our team got the jump on their rivals in the first minutes of play, and held the lead ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы in turn[in turn] {adv. phr.} According to a settled order; each followinganother. Each man in turn got up and spoke. Two teacherssupervised the lunch hour in turn. Two of the three boys teasetheir younger brother — John, the biggest, teases Bob, the middle boy;and Bob in turn teases Tim, the youngest. Compare: IN ORDER....
19. Значение идиомы for the best[for the best] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} good or best; not bad asthought; lucky; well, happily. Maybe it’s for the best that yourteam lost; now you know how the other boys felt. John’s parentsthought it would be for the best if he stayed out of school for therest of the year. Often used in the ... Читать далее...
20. 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...
21. Значение идиомы little[little] See: A LITTLE, A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING, GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW, LITTLE FROG IN A BIG POND, MAKELITTLE OF, NOT A LITTLE, QUITE A LITTLE or QUITE A LITTLE BIT, THINKLITTLE OF, TWIST AROUND ONE’S LITTLE FINGER....
22. Значение идиомы wrap up[wrap up] or [bundle up] {v. phr.} 1. To put on warm clothes; dresswarmly. Mother told Mary to wrap up before going out into thecold. 2. {informal} To finish. Let’s wrap up the job andgo home. 3. {informal} To win a game. The Mets wrapped up thebaseball game in the seventh inning....
23. Значение идиомы turn out[turn out] {v.} 1. To make leave or go away. His father turnedhim out of the house. If you don’t behave, you will be turnedout. Compare: THROW OUT. 2. To turn inside out; empty. He turnedout his pockets looking for the money. Robbers turned out all thedrawers in the house in a search for jewels. ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы go chase oneself[go chase oneself] {v. phr.}, {slang} Go away and stop being anuisance. John’s father was busy and told him to go chase himself. The owner of the store told the boys in front to go chasethemselves. Compare: BEAT IT, GO JUMP IN THE LAKE....
25. Problems from the startJohn got off the elevator on the 50th floor and nervously knocked on his blind date’s door. She opened it and was as beautiful and charming as everyone had said. «I’ll be ready in a few minutes,» she said. «Why don’t you play with Spot, my dog, while you’re waiting?» He does wonderful tricks. He ... Читать далее...
26. Paul got off the elevator on the 40th floor andPaul got off the elevator on the 40th floor and nervously knocked on his blind date’s door. She opened it and was as beautiful and charming as everyone had said. «I’ll be ready in a few minutes,» she said. «Why don’t you play with Rollo while you’re waiting?» He does wonderful tricks. He rolls over, ... Читать далее...
27. A wish for ChristmasIt is around christmas time and santa is sitting in the middle of the mall in his big holiday setup. He has a line of kids lined up to sit on his lap and tell him what they want for christmas. As the line dwindles down; a little 5 year old boy comes up and ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы jump on[jump on] or [jump all over] or [land on] or [land all over] {v. phr.}, {informal} To scold; criticize; blame. Tom’s boss jumped allover Tom because he made a careless mistake. Janice landed onRobert for dressing carelessly for their date. «I don’t know whyBill is always jumping on me; I just don’t understand him,» said ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы egg on[egg on] {v.} To urge on; excite; lead to action. Joe’s wifeegged him on to spend money to show off. The big boys egged on thetwo little boys to fight. Compare: PUT UP....
30. Значение идиомы turn up[turn up] {v.} 1. To find; discover. The police searched thehouse hoping to turn up more clues. 2. To appear or be found suddenlyor unexpectedly. The missing boy turned up an hour later. A manwithout training works at whatever jobs turn up. Compare: SHOW UP....
31. Перевод слова wrapWrap — обертка, укутывать, обертывать Перевод слова Wrapping paper — оберточная бумага to wrap a parcel — запаковывать посылку to wrap smb. in a cocoon of love — окружать кого-л. любовью He Wraps himself warm in furs. Он плотно закутывается в шубу. The affair is Wrapped up in mystery. Это дело окутано тайной. Undress the ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы know[know] See: FOR ALL ONE KNOWS, GOD KNOWS or GOODNESS KNOWS orHEAVEN KNOWS, IN THE KNOW, NOT KNOW WHICH WAY TO TURN or NOT KNOWWHICH WAY TO JUMP....
33. Значение идиомы boys will be boys[boys will be boys] Boys are only children and must sometimes get into mischief or trouble or behave too roughly. Boys will be boys and make a lot of noise, so John’s mother told him and his friends to play in the park instead of the back yard....
34. Перевод идиомы wrap one’s head around something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wrap one’s head around something Перевод: понять, постигнуть что-либо (часто используется по отношению к чему-либо, что сложно поддается пониманию, особенно поначалу) Пример: I was attempting to wrap my head around this whole thing. Я пытался во всем этом разобраться....
35. Перевод слова jumpJump — прыгать; скачок, резкое повышение Перевод слова To jump for joy — прыгать от радости to jump into a taxi — вскочить в такси to give a jump — резко подняться, подскочить jump in prices — резкое повышение цен How high can you Jump? Как высоко ты можешь прыгнуть? Don’t Jump the camera. Не ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы to a T[to a T] or [to a turn] {adv. phr.} Just right; to perfection;exactly. The roast was done to a turn. His nickname, Tiny, suited him to a T. Compare: TO THE LETTER....
37. Значение идиомы go back on[go back on] {v. phr.} 1. To turn against; not be faithful or loyalto. Many of the man’s friends went back on him when he was sent toprison. The boy’s father told him not to go back on his promise. Compare: BACK DOWN, TURN ONE’S BACK. 2. To fail to do necessary work;not work. Grandfather’s ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы do the business[do the business] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do what is needed or wanted; get the job done; take proper action. The boys had trouble in rolling the stone, but four of them did the business. When the little boy cut his finger a bandage did the business....
39. Значение идиомы lay one’s hands on[lay one’s hands on] or [get one’s hands on] {v. phr.} 1. To seizein order to punish or treat roughly. If I ever lay my hands on thatboy he’ll be sorry. Compare: LAY A FINGER ON. 2. To get possessionof. He was unable to lay his hands on a Model T Ford for the schoolplay. ... Читать далее...
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...