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; […]...
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 […]...
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 newly Newly – 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. […]...
7. Перевод идиомы not to know if / whether one is coming or going, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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 […]...
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, […]...
9. Перевод идиомы have it coming (to someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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 play politics [play politics] {v. phr.} To make secret agreements for your owngain; handle different groups for your own advantage. In order toget elected, he had to play politics with both the unions and thebosses. Mary always gets what she wants by playing officepolitics....
11. Перевод слова progressive Progressive – 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 […]...
12. The US Congress The 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 […]...
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 […]...
14. Перевод слова politician Politician – 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 […]...
15. Перевод слова mobile Mobile – 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 […]...
16. Перевод слова politics Politics – политика Перевод слова To be engaged in politics – заниматься политикой to go into politics – посвятить себя политической деятельности to play politics – вести политическую игру Politics doesn’t interest me. Политика меня не интересует. He was a failure in Politics. Он был неудачником в политике She abhors Politics. Она питает отвращение к […]...
17. 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....
18. Little Johnny is coming home from the store Little 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, […]...
19. Значение идиомы open-minded [open-minded] {adj.} Having no dogmatic or biased views on mattersof theory, religion, politics, etc. Fred is easy to talk to aboutanything; he is a highly intelligent and open-minded person....
20. 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....
21. When this guy heard that the Pope was coming to town When 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 […]...
22. One night a man heard howls coming from his basement One 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 […]...
23. 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....
24. Значение идиомы go into [go into] {v.} 1a. To go or fit inside of; able to be put in. The table is too big to go into the closet. 1b. To be able to bedivided into; be divisible into. Two goes into four two times. 2.To enter a state or condition of; pass into. John went into a fitof […]...
25. Политика/ Politics На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Politics Политика Politics is an extremely interesting and discussed topic at any epoch. Translated from Greek, the word itself means “the art of ruling the state”. More precise meaning found in dictionaries can apply to the direct activity of the state or community groups in various spheres of […]...
26. 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....
27. 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....
28. The US Political System The USA is a presidential republic. The legislative power of the USA is vested in the Congress of the USA. The Congress was created by Article I of the Constitution, adopted in 1787. It consists of two chambers – the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is made up of 100 members (2 […]...
29. Congress of the USA – Конгресс США The legislative branch of national government consists of two houses – the Senate and the House of Representatives – each with a different role, different powers, and a different electoral procedure. The House of Representatives is the institution of the federal government. The states are divided into congressional districts or constituencies of roughly equal size […]...
30. 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 […]...
31. Coming across – Случайно встретившись How 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 […]...
32. 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 […]...
33. Перевод идиомы when least expected, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: 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....
34. Значение идиомы the score [the score] {n.}, {slang} The truth; the real story or information;what is really happening; the way people and the world really are. Very few people know the score in politics. You are too young toknow the score yet. What’s the score anyhow? When will the programbegin? Compare: KNOW ONE’S STUFF, KNOW ONE’S WAY AROUND, THE […]...
35. Abraham Lincoln Lincoln was one of the most famous presidents of the USA. He was born in the family of a poor farmer in 1809 in Kentucky, but soon his family left for the wild forestland of Indiana. He was taught reading, writing and simple arithmetic, as his family could not afford better education. When he was […]...
36. 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....
37. Перевод слова success Success – 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 […]...
38. Margaret Thatcher (2) Топик Маргарет Тэтчер (2) продолжает рассказывать о жизни и политической карьере первой в Великобритании женщины Премьер-министра. На этом посту Тэтчер предприняла энергичные усилия по реформированию британской экономики и всего общества. После победы Британии в Фолклендской войне, у Тэтчер был имидж сильного и авторитетного лидера. Но, в ноябре 1990 года, после возникших разногласий в Консервативной партии […]...
39. 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....
40. Значение идиомы favorite son [favorite son] {n.} A man supported by his home state forPresident. At a national convention, states often vote for theirfavorite sons first; then they change and vote for another man....