Значение идиомы up-and-coming

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1. Значение идиомы coming out party[coming out party] {n. phr.} A debutante party in which a young girl is formally introduced to society. Coming out parties used to be more popular in the early twentieth century than nowadays, primarily because they cost a lot of money....
2. 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; ... Читать далее...
3. 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 ... Читать далее...
4. 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....
5. Значение идиомы not to know whether one is coming or going[not to know whether one is coming or going] {v. phr.} To becompletely confused. He was so perplexed he didn’t know whether hewas coming or going. Compare: AT SEA....
6. Перевод слова newlyNewly — вновь, заново, по-новому Перевод слова Furniture newly arranged — по-новому расставленная мебель newly arrived — вновь прибывший newly-born child — новорожденный newly married — новобрачный, новобрачная The offices were Newly tabled. В офисах были поставлены новые столы. That grass is Newly seeded, please get off! Газон только что засеяли, пожалуйста, уйдите с него. ... Читать далее...
7. Перевод идиомы not to know if / whether one is coming or going, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: not to know if / whether one is coming or going Перевод: быть в замешательстве, совсем запутаться; не знать, что происходит; голова идет кругом Пример: The new sales manager does not know if he is coming or going. Новый менеджер по продажам совсем запутался. If you believe the cult leaders, you won’t know whether ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы get what’s coming to one[get what’s coming to one] or {slang} [get one’s] {v. phr.} Toreceive the good or bad that you deserve; get what is due to you; getyour share. At the end of the movie the villain got what was comingto him and was put in jail. John didn’t think he was getting whatwas coming to him, ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод идиомы have it coming (to someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have it coming (to someone) Перевод: заслуживать того, что случилось Пример: He really has it coming after causing many problems in his company. Он на самом деле заслуживает наказания за то, что вызвал так много проблем в своей компании....
10. Значение идиомы root-bound[root-bound] {adj.} 1. Having a limited amount of space for rootgrowth. After seven or eight years day lilies become root-bound andwill not bloom well unless they are divided. 2. Liking the familiarplace where you live and not wanting to go away from it; having asentimental attachment to one place. Mr. Jones has lived inConnecticut all ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова progressiveProgressive — передовой, прогрессивный Перевод слова Progressive legislation — прогрессивный закон progressive changes — прогрессивные изменения progressive acceleration — нарастающее ускорение progressive mankind — передовое человечество progressive immunodeficiency — прогрессирующий иммунодефицит Progressive illness cut short his career and forced his retirement in 2001. Прогрессирующая болезнь оборвала его карьеру и вынудила его в 2001 г. уйти ... Читать далее...
12. The US CongressThe Congress of the United States is composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate represents the states. Each state is granted at least one representative in the House. The remainder are apportioned among the states according to their population. The Senate of US is composed of one hundred members ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы bet on the wrong horse[bet on the wrong horse] {v. phr,}, {informal} To base your plans on a wrong guess about the result of something; misread the future; misjudge a coming event. To count on the small family farm as an important thing in the American future now looks like betting on the wrong horse. He expected Bush to ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова politicianPolitician — политик Перевод слова Credible politician — серьезный политик a dexterous politician — искусный политик discerning politician — проницательный политик He has the right qualities to be a Politician. Он обладает всеми качествами, необходимыми для политика. The Politician was hooted down. Громкие крики заставили политика умолкнуть. A Politician seeks a lot of exposure. Политик ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова mobileMobile — мобильный, переносной, подвижный Перевод слова Mobile Internet — мобильный интернет mobile network — сеть мобильной связи mobile cell — подвижная клетка mobile library — передвижная библиотека I can probably reach him on his Mobile. Я, вероятно, смогу дозвониться ему на мобильный. Women’s minds are by nature more Mobile than those of men. По ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы duty bound[duty bound] {adj. phr.} Forced to act by what you believe is right. Abraham Lincoln walked miles once to return a few pennies that he had overcharged a woman because he felt duty bound to do it. John felt duty bound to report that he had broken the window....
17. Перевод слова boundBound — ограничивать, сдерживать; связанный Перевод слова To feel bound to say — быть вынужденным сказать he is bound to die — ему суждено умереть bound energy — связанная энергия I am Bound to do what I promised you. Я обязан сделать то, что вам обещал. They Bound his legs tight. Они крепко связали его ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы go-getter[go-getter] {n.} A person who works hard to become successful; anactive, ambitious person who usually gets what he wants. Thegovernor of the state has always been a go-getter. The bestsalesmen are the go-getters....
19. Little Johnny is coming home from the storeLittle Johnny’s is coming home from the store swinging the loaf of bread in one hand and the other hand in his pants pocket. Along come Priest Joe and he thinks to himself, «This is a good opportunity to say something from the bible to Little Johnny.» He walks up to Little Johnny and says, ... Читать далее...
20. When this guy heard that the Pope was coming to townWhen this guy heard that the Pope was coming to town, he went out and bought a tuxedo in the hope that the Pope might notice him on the parade route. When he went to the parade, there was this bum standing next to him, with old, dirty clothes on. The the guy’s amazement, when ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы make a go of[make a go of] {v. phr.} To turn into a success. He is bothenergetic and highly skilled at trading; he is sure to make a go ofany business that holds his interest....
22. One night a man heard howls coming from his basementOne night a man heard howls coming from his basement and went down to discover a female cat being raped by a mouse. Fascinated by what he saw, the man gained the mouse’s confidence with some cheese and then took him next door. The mouse repeated his amazing performance by raping a German Sheppard. The ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод идиомы bound to (do something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: bound to (do something) Перевод: обязательно, непременно сделать что-либо Пример: If you ask your father he is bound to try and help you with your problem. Если ты попросишь отца, он непременно попытается тебе помочь с твоей проблемой....
24. Значение идиомы dark horse[dark horse] {n.}, {informal} A political candidate little known to the general voting public; a candidate who was not expected to run. Every once in a while a dark horse candidate gets elected President....
25. Значение идиомы howling success[howling success] {n.}, {informal} A great success; something thatis much praised; something that causes wide enthusiasm. The partywas a howling success. The book was a howling success....
26. Значение идиомы nothing succeeds like success[nothing succeeds like success] Success in one thing makes successin other things easier; people like a successful person. — A proverb. The girls all like Bob because he is football captain. Nothingsucceeds like success....
27. Значение идиомы muscle-bound[muscle-bound] {adj.} Having your muscles large, hard, and tightfrom too much exercising; having muscles so developed that you canhardly move. Bob was big and strong, but he was muscle-bound, andBill could beat him. An athlete must train properly so as not tobecome muscle-hound....
28. Значение идиомы back of[back of] or [in back of] {prep.} 1. In or at the rear of; to the back of; behind. The garage is back of the house. Our car was in back of theirs at the traffic light. 2. {informal} Being a cause or reason for; causing. Hard work was back of his success. The principal ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы hand and foot[hand and foot] {adv. phr.} 1. So that the hands and feet cannot beused. — Used with «bind» or a synonym. The robbers bound him handand foot and left him on the floor. 2. So that no tree action ispossible. — Used with «bind» or a synonym. If Mr. Jones signs thatpaper, he will be ... Читать далее...
30. Coming across — Случайно встретившисьHow many times do we make ourselves think of our behavior and treatment towards other people? And the same question used to be held in a painter’s head. Bernard lived on his own, but, on the other hand he had the whole world in his arms. The painter was a well-skilled one and was able ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы come to[come to] {v.} 1. To wake up after losing consciousness; get the use of your senses back again after fainting or being knocked out. She fainted in the store and found herself in the first aid room when she came to. The boxer who was knocked out did not come to for five minutes. The ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод идиомы when least expected, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: when least expected Перевод: когда кто-либо совсем не ожидает чего-либо Пример: When least expected the secretary always asks for time off from work. Секретарь всегда отпрашивается с работы, когда этого меньше всего ждешь....
33. Перевод слова successSuccess — успех, удача, процветание Перевод слова Military successes — военные успехи to achieve success — добиться успеха to have great success in life — преуспеть в жизни He is sure of Success. Он уверен в успехе. His plan was a Success. Его план удался. The Success repays hard work. Успех — это вознаграждение за ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы make or break[make or break] {v. phr.} To bring complete success or failure, victory or defeat. Playing the role of Hamlet will make or breakthe young actor....
35. Значение идиомы get-up-and-go[get-up-and-go] also [get-up-and-get] {n. phr.}, {informal}Energetic enthusiasm; ambitious determination; pep; drive; push. Joe has a lot of get-up-and-go and is working his way throughschool....
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 ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод идиомы speak highly of someone or something, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: speak highly of someone or something Перевод: хорошо говорить, отзываться о ком-либо или чем-либо Пример: Everybody speaks highly of the new principal of our school. Все хорошо отзываются о новом директоре нашей школы....
38. Значение идиомы bring to light[bring to light] {v. phr.} To discover ; find out about; expose. Many things left by the ancient Egyptians in tombs have been brought to light by scientists and explorers. His enemies brought to light some foolish things he had done while young, but he was elected anyway because people trusted him. Compare: COME TO ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы out of character[out of character] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in agreement with aperson’s character or personality; not in the way that a personusually behaves or is expected to behave; not usual; unsuitable;uncharacteristic. Mary is a nice girl. Her fit of temper was out ofcharacter. 2. Not in character; unsuitable for a part or character. It ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы for as much as[for as much as] {conj.}, {formal} Because; since. For as muchas the senator is eighty years old, we feel he should not run forreelection. Syn.: INASMUCH AS....