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1. Значение идиомы in the world [in the world] or [on earth] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Of allpossible things; ever. – Usually used for emphasis after words thatask questions, as “who”, “why”, “what”, etc. Where in the world didyou find that necktie? The boys wondered how on earth the mousegot out of the cage. Betty could not understand what on earth theteacher […]...
2. Перевод слова purse Purse – дамская сумочка; кошелек, мошна Перевод слова The public purse – казна to have a common purse – нести расходы сообща to snap a purse shut – захлопнуть кошелек purse topfull of gold – кошелек, полный золота I locked the door and dropped the keys in my Purse. Я заперла дверь и бросила ключи […]...
3. Перевод слова emphasis Emphasis – подчеркивание, акцент, ударение Перевод слова Particular emphasis – особое значение emphasis is placed on – делать упор на emphasis added – “курсив мой” The course places Emphasis on practical work. Учебный курс, уделяет особое внимание практическим занятиям. In Japan there is a lot of Emphasis on politeness. В Японии, вежливость, имеет большое значение. […]...
4. Значение идиомы come back to earth [come back to earth] or [come down to earth] {v. phr.} To return to the real world; stop imagining or dreaming; think and behave as usual. After Jane met the movie star it was hard for her to come back to earth. Bill was sitting and daydreaming so his mother told him to come down […]...
5. Значение идиомы after all [after all] {adv. phr.} 1. As a change in plans; anyway. – Used with emphasis on “after”. Bob thought he couldn’t go to the party because he had too much homework, but he went after all. 2. For a good reason that you should remember. – Used with emphasis on “all”. Why shouldn’t Betsy eat […]...
6. Значение идиомы purse strings [purse strings] {n.} Care or control of money. Dad holds thepurse strings in our family. The treasurer refused to let go ofthe club’s purse strings....
7. Значение идиомы down-to-earth [down-to-earth] {adj.} Showing good sense; practical. The committee’s first plan for the party was too fancy, but the second was more down-to-earth. Mr. Jenkins never seems to know what is happening around him, but his wife is friendly and down-to-earth. Compare: COME BACK TO EARTH....
8. Перевод идиомы down-to-earth / down to earth, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: down-to-earth / down to earth Перевод: реалистичный, приземленный, не претенциозный Пример: I like Mrs. Wilson because she’s so down to earth, so natural. Мне нравится миссис Уилсон, потому что она такая приземленная, такая естественная....
9. Значение идиомы world [world] See: COME UP IN THE WORLD or RISE IN THE WORLD, DEAD TO THEWORLD, FOR ALL THE WORLD, IN A WORLD OF ONE’S OWN or IN A WORLD BYONESELF, IN THE WORLD, LOOK AT THE WORLD THROUGH ROSE-COLORED GLASSES, NOT FOR THE WORLD, ON TOP OF THE WORLD or SITTING ON TOP OF THE […]...
10. Значение идиомы whitewash [whitewash] {n.}, {informal} A soothing official report thatattempts to tranquilize the public. Some people believe that theWarren Commission’s report on the Kennedy assassination was awhitewash....
11. Значение идиомы each and every [each and every] {adj. phr.} Every. – Used for emphasis. Thecaptain wants each and every man to be here at eight o’clock. Theteacher must learn the name of each and every pupil. Syn.: EVERYSINGLE....
12. Значение идиомы I’ll say [I’ll say] or [I tell you] {interj.}, {informal} I agree with thiscompletely. – Used for emphasis. Did the children all enjoy AuntSally’s pecan pie? I’ll say! I’ll say this is a good movie!...
13. Значение идиомы for the life of one [for the life of one] {adv.}, {informal} No matter how hard youtry. – Used for emphasis with negative statements. I can’t for thelife of me remember his name....
14. Значение идиомы steal up on [steal up on] {v. phr.} To stealthily approach one; sneak up onsomeone. The thief stole up on his victim, snatched her purse, andran away....
15. Перевод слова earth Earth – земля, суша, планета Земля, почва Перевод слова The greatest poet on earth – величайший поэт на земле clayey earth – глинистая почва earth electrode – заземляющий провод The sun parched the Earth. Солнце иссушило землю. The moisture will eventually fall to Earth in the form of rain or snow. В конце концов эта […]...
16. Значение идиомы move heaven and earth [move heaven and earth] {v. phr.} To try every way; do everythingyou can. Joe moved heaven and earth to be sent to Washington. Compare: LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED....
17. Перевод идиомы come down to earth, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: come down to earth Перевод: спуститься на землю; перестать мечтать, воображать что-либо Пример: My friend has finally come down to earth and is seriously looking for a job. Мой друг, наконец-то, перестал витать в облаках и всерьез принялся искать работу....
18. Значение идиомы at all [at all] {adv. phr.} At any time or place, for any reason, or in any degree or manner. – Used for emphasis with certain kinds of words or sentences. 1. Negative It’s not at all likely he will come. 2. Limited I can hardly hear you at all. 3. Interrogative Can it be done at […]...
19. Значение идиомы go with [go with] {v.} 1. To match; to look good with. A yellow blousegoes with her blonde hair. The woman bought a purse to go with hernew shoes. 2. To go out in the company of. Tom goes with the girlwho lives across the street....
20. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the world, I’d take it and throw it into the river.” With even greater emphasis he said, “And if I had all the wine in the world, I’d take it and throw it into the river.” […]...
21. Значение идиомы so many [so many ] {adj.} 1. A limited number of; some Our schoolauditorium will hold only so many people. 2. A group of. – Often usedfor emphasis. The children were all sitting very quietly in theirchairs, like so many dolls. Compare: SO MUCH. {adj.} Bob is alwaysbragging; his stories are just so many lies....
22. Значение идиомы have oneself [have oneself] {v. phr.}, {nonstandard} To enjoy. – Sometimes usedin very informal speech to provide emphasis. As soon as theirparents left, the boys had themselves some fun. After working hardall day, John had himself a good night’s sleep....
23. Значение идиомы throw out of gear [throw out of gear] {v. phr.} 1. To separate the gears of when you want to stop it. When John wanted tostop, he threw the car out of gear and braked sharply. 2. To stop orbother ; confuse; upset. Thewhole country was thrown out of gear by the assassination of thePresident. My mother’s illness threw […]...
24. Значение идиомы on the heels of [on the heels of] {prep.} Just after; following. – Often used with “hard” for emphasis. Hardon the heels of the women’s liberation parade, homosexuals declared a”gay pride week.”...
25. Значение идиомы salt of the earth [salt of the earth] {n. phr.}, {informal} One who helps to makesociety good and wholesome; a basically good or valuable person. Everyone here considers Syd and Susan the salt of the earth becausethey are so generous....
26. Значение идиомы all right [all right ] {adv. phr.} 1. Well enough. The new machine is running all right. 2. {informal} I am willing; yes. “Shall we watch television?” “All right.” Compare: VERY WELL. 3. {informal} Beyond question, certainly. – Used for emphasis and placed after the word it modifies. It’s time to leave, all right, but the bus […]...
27. Значение идиомы strange to say [strange to say] {adv. phr.} Not what you might think;surprisingly. – Used for emphasis. Strange to say, Jerry doesn’tlike candy. Strange to say, the Indians didn’t kill Daniel Boone....
28. Значение идиомы not on your life [not on your life] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Certainly not; not ever;not for any reason. – Used for emphasis. I wouldn’t drive a carwith brakes like that – not on your life. Did he thank me for myadvice? Not on your life....
29. Значение идиомы forever and a day [forever and a day] {adv. phr.}, {informal} For a seemingly endlesstime; forever; always. Used for emphasis. We waited forever and aday to find out who won the contest. They promised to remainfriends forever and a day....
30. Значение идиомы taken aback [taken aback] also [taken back] {adj.} Unpleasantly surprised;suddenly puzzled or shocked. When he came to pay for his dinner hewas taken aback to find that he had left his wallet at home....
31. Значение идиомы in earnest [in earnest] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Seriously; in a determined way. The beaver was building his dam in earnest. Bill did hishomework in earnest. – Often used like a predicate adjective. Sometimes used with “dead”, for emphasis. Betty’s friends thoughtshe was joking when she said she wanted to be a doctor, but she was indead […]...
32. Значение идиомы in fact [in fact] also [in point of fact] {adv. phr.} Really truthfully. – Often used for emphasis. No one believed it but, in fact, Mary didget an A on her book report. It was a very hot day; in fact, itwas 100 degrees. Compare: MATTER OF FACT....
33. His And Hers ATMs HIS: 1. Pull up to ATM 2. Insert card 3. Enter PIN number and account 4. Take cash, card and receipt HER: 1. Pull up to ATM 2. Check makeup in rearview mirror 3. Shut off engine 4. Put keys in purse 5. Get out of car because you’re too far from machine 6. Hunt […]...
34. History of the United States By David Hyatt J. Walter Thompson, a huge ad agency, has a test for all wannabe copywriters. They print it every few years as a full page ad in many major newspapers. They call the campaign “Write if you want work.” My response to the question, “Write the history of the United States in 100 […]...
35. Перевод идиомы salt of the earth, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: salt of the earth Перевод: соль земли; лучшие, достойнейшие люди Пример: The members of our club are all the salt of the earth and are fun to spend time with. Члены нашего клуба – соль земли, и с ними очень весело проводить время....
36. Значение идиомы but good [but good] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Very much so; thoroughly completely; forcefully. – Used for emphasis. Jack called Charles a bad name, and Charles hit him, but good. Tom fell and broke his leg. That taught him but good not to fool around in high trees. Compare: AND HOW....
37. Перевод идиомы inside out, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: inside out Перевод: наизнанку Пример: She turned her purse inside out in order to look for her lost key. Она вывернула свою сумку наизнанку, чтобы найти свой потерянный ключ....
38. Значение идиомы play down [play down] {v.} To give less emphasis to; make seemless important; divert attention from; draw notice away from. Thenewspaper stories played down the actor’s unattractive past. Asalesman’s job is to emphasize the good points of his merchandise; hemust play down any faults it has....
39. Значение идиомы come across [come across] {v.} 1. or [run across] To find or meet by chance. He came across a dollar bill in the suit he was sending to the cleaner. The other day I ran across a book that you might like. I came across George at a party last week; it was the first time I […]...
40. Значение идиомы to death [to death] {adv. phr.}, {informal} To the limit; to the greatestdegree possible. – Used for emphasis with verbs such as “scare”,”frighten”, “bore”. Cowboy stories bore me to death, but I likemysteries. Sara is scared to death of snakes. John is tickledto death with his new bike....