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Значение идиомы under one’s spell

[under one’s spell] {adv. phr.} Unable to resist one’s influence.

From the first moment they saw each other, Peter was under Nancy’sspell.


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  1. Перевод слова spell Spell – заклинание, чары; произносить или писать по буквам Перевод слова Magic spell – магическая формула under a spell – зачарованный, находящийся под обаянием to spell from death in battle – заговорить от смерти в бою How do you Spell your name? Как пишется ваша фамилия? What word do these letters Spell? Какое слово образуют […]...
  2. Значение идиомы spell out [spell out] {v.} 1. To say or read aloud the letters ot a word, oneby one; spell. John could not understand the word the teacher wassaying, so she spelled it out on the blackboard. 2. To read slowly, have trouble in understanding. The little boy spelled out theprinted words. 3. {informal} To explain something in […]...
  3. Фразовый глагол spell out – перевод и значение, пример использования Фразовый глагол: spell out Перевод: объяснить что-либо очень подробно, чтобы смысл стал абсолютно ясен Пример: He’s so stupid that you have to spell everything our for him. Он такой глупый, что ему все нужно разжевывать....
  4. Spell it Woman: Two *Achoo!* tickets, please. Clerk: Have you purchased tickets here before? Woman: *cough* No. Clerk: Then I need your address. Woman: Okay. It’s 260..*AHEM* Sorry..Laryngitis… Clerk: You’ll have to spell that one for me....
  5. Перевод слова resist Resist – сопротивляться Перевод слова To resist an impulse – противостоять влечению to resist pressure – противостоять давлению to resist physically – оказать физическое сопротивление She can never Resist buying new shoes. Она никогда не могла устоять перед возможностью купить новые туфли. I just can’t Resist chocolate. Я просто не могу устоять перед шоколадом. These […]...
  6. Dealing with a lawyer A new York Divorce Lawyer died and arrived at the pearly gates. Saint Peter asks him “What have you done to merit entrance into Heaven?” The Lawyer thought a moment, then said, “A week ago, I gave a quarter to a homeless person on the street.” Saint Peter asked Gabriel to check this out in […]...
  7. Перевод слова unable Unable – 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 […]...
  8. Значение идиомы on the tip of one’s tongue [on the tip of one’s tongue] {adv. phr.} About to say something, such as a name, a telephone number, etc., but unable to remember itfor the moment. “His name is on the tip of my tongue,” Tom said.”It will come to me in a minute.”...
  9. Значение идиомы rob Peter to pay Paul [rob Peter to pay Paul] {v. phr.} To change one duty or need foranother; take from one person or thing to pay another. Bill owedSam a dollar, so he borrowed another from Joe to pay Sam back. Herobbed Peter to pay Paul. Trying to study a lesson for one classduring another class is like robbing […]...
  10. 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....
  11. 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....
  12. Значение идиомы pound of flesh [pound of flesh] {n. phr.}, {literary} The maximum paymentauthorized by law. He had hoped that Peter would be lenientregarding the interest they had agreed on, but Peter demanded his fullpound of flesh....
  13. It finally happened A man died and went to Heaven. After reaching the gates to Heaven the man was talking with Saint Peter and he asked, “I know I was good during my life, and I really appreciate being brought to Heaven, but I’m really curious… What does Hell look like?” So Saint Peter thought about it a […]...
  14. St Peter is standing at the pearly gates one day An Australian joke… St Peter is standing at the pearly gates one day when a pair of Abo’s stroll up. “Your names aren’t on today’s list… let me go and ask the Boss” he says. In God’s office he tells the Big Man all about the two Abo’s, and God tells Peter to go and […]...
  15. Значение идиомы to heel [to heel] {adj. phr.} 1. Close behind. The dog ran after arabbit, but Jack brought him to heel. 2. Under control; to obedience. When Peter was sixteen, he thought he could do as he pleased, buthis father cut off his allowance, and Peter soon came to heel....
  16. Значение идиомы on the spur of the moment [on the spur of the moment] {adv. phr.} On a sudden wish ordecision; suddenly; without thought or preparation. John had notplanned to take the trip; he just left on the spur of the moment. Mary saw a help-wanted advertisement and applied for the job on thespur of the moment....
  17. Перевод идиомы under the influence (of something), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: under the influence (of something) Перевод: под действием чего-либо (алкоголя, наркотиков, и т. п.) Пример: The driver was under the influence of alcohol when he hit the young child. Водитель находился в состоянии алкогольного опьянения, когда сбил ребенка....
  18. Значение идиомы work on [work on] also [work upon] {v.} 1. Have an effect on; influence. Some pills work on the nerves and make people feel more relaxed. 2.To try to influence or convince. Senator Smith worked on the othercommittee members to vote for the bill....
  19. 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 […]...
  20. Calling in Sick to Work I was Fed up with work and wanted the day off. I decided To call in sick. I wasn’t prepared, though, to be Peppered with questions. Peter: Hello, this is Peter. Is this Magda? Magda: Yes. This is Magda. Peter: Hi, Magda. I won’t be Coming in today. I’m Not feeling well. I think I’ve […]...
  21. Перевод слова influence Influence – влияние, воздействие, влиять Перевод слова Under the influence of – под влиянием; под воздействием exercise of influence – осуществление влияния cultural influence – культурное влияние TV is a bad Influence on people. Телевидение плохо влияет на людей. Who Influenced her to do that? Кто побудил ее сделать это? I was deeply Influenced by […]...
  22. Значение идиомы put up a flght [put up a flght] {v. phr.} To resist. He putup a good fight but he was bound to lose in the end to the older, moreexperienced chess player....
  23. Перевод слова moment Moment – момент, миг Перевод слова To draw back from the deal at the last moment – отказаться от сделки в последний момент just at that precise moment – именно в тот момент in a rash moment – в спешке He stopped for a Moment. На мгновение он остановился. It takes just a Moment. Это […]...
  24. A lawyer and the pope were both killed in an accident A lawyer and the pope were both killed in an accident. The two were in line to see St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter asked the lawyer his name and looked it up in his book. He then asked the Pope for his name, and looked it up in his book also. “Now, […]...
  25. A lesson in ebonics A sixth grade class is doing some spelling drills. The teacher asks Tommy if he can spell ‘before.’ He stands up and says, “Before, B-E-P-H-O-R.” The teacher says, “No, that’s wrong. Can anyone else spell before?” Another little boy stands up and says, “Before, B-E-F-O-O-R.” Again the teacher says, “No, that’s wrong.” The teacher asks, […]...
  26. Значение идиомы just now [just now] {adv. phr.} 1. Just at this moment; at this time. Mr. Johnson isn’t here just now. Will you phone back later? 2. {informal}A very short time ago; only a moment ago; only a little while ago. “Where could that boy have gone so quickly? He was here just now!” Compare: WHILE AGO....
  27. Accountant in Heaven An accountant dies and goes to Heaven. He reaches the pearly gates and is amazed to see a happy crowd all waving banners and chanting his name. After a few minutes St. Peter comes running across and says, “I’m sorry I wasn’t here to greet you personally. God is looking forward to meeting such a […]...
  28. Ways to Pay I was at the store, and when the clerk finished Ringing me up, I had a few problems. Clerk: Your total comes to $79.42. Peter: Do you take Credit cards? Clerk: Yes, we take Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Peter: Here’s my Visa. Clerk: Hmm…I’m sorry but your card has been Declined. Peter: Oh, I […]...
  29. Ways to Pay I was at the store, and when the clerk finished Ringing me up, I had a few problems. Clerk: Your total comes to $79.42. Peter: Do you take Credit cards? Clerk: Yes, we take Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Peter: Here’s my Visa. Clerk: Hmm…I’m sorry but your card has been Declined. Peter: Oh, I […]...
  30. Jokes about the Fighting Irish Gallagher opened the morning newspaper and was dumbfounded to read in the obituary column that he had died. He quickly phoned his best friend Finney. “Did you see the paper?” asked Gallagher. “They say I died!!” “Yes, I saw it!” replied Finney. “Where are you callin’ from?” It was general question time on the “Top […]...
  31. Betting on Sports Peter: Look at this! I just won 2,000 Smackaroos! Angela: Where did you get all that money? Peter: I won it Betting on the game last night. I placed a small Wager with high Odds and won big. Angela: Wow, I always put money in the Pools at work, but I’ve never won anything like […]...
  32. Перевод идиомы not for a moment, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: not for a moment Перевод: даже ни на секунду Пример: I did not for a moment believe what the man was saying. Я ни на секунду не поверил тому, что говорит этот человек....
  33. 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....
  34. Перевод идиомы on the spur of the moment, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: on the spur of the moment Перевод: под влиянием минуты, под влиянием момента, спонтанно Пример: He decided to go to Chicago on the spur of the moment. Он решил поехать в Чикаго без предварительных раздумий....
  35. A teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates Recently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer one question. St. Peter addressed the teacher and asked, “What was the name of the ship that crashed into the iceberg? They […]...
  36. Qualifying for Heaven Recently a teacher, a garbage collector, and a lawyer wound up together at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter informed them that in order to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer one question. St. Peter addressed the teacher and asked, “What was the name of the ship that crashed into the iceberg? They […]...
  37. Значение идиомы skate on thin ice [skate on thin ice] {v. phr.} To take a chance; risk danger, disapproval or anger. You’ll be skating on thin ice if you ask Dadto increase your allowance again. John knew he was skating on thinice, but he could not resist teasing his sister about her boyfriend....
  38. Four nuns arrived at the gates of heaven Four nuns arrived at the gates of heaven. St. Peter makes the inspection. The first one says:”I have to confess, I held mans penis in one hand.” St. Peter says:”You see the bowl of holy water, wash your hand and go in.” The second says:”I have to confess, I held mans penis in both hands.” […]...
  39. Lady Di is welcomed at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter Lady Di is welcomed at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter. Peter asks: “Oh dear, what happened to you?” Di answers: “I died in a car crash, but wait till you see my friend, he looks much worse”. Half an hour later Dodi shows up and St. Peter says: “My God, you look terrible.” Dodi […]...
  40. Ear Little Johnny was in a spelling bee in class. He had to spell the word and use it in a sentence. The teacher asked him to please spell the word EAR. Little Johnny stood up and proudly said EAR E, A, R. Then to use it in a sentence he pretended to take a big […]...
Значение идиомы under one’s spell
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