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1. Перевод слова illicitIllicit — незаконный, противоправный Перевод слова Illicit trade — контрабандная торговля illicit payment — незаконная выплата, взятка illicit activities — недозволенная деятельность illicit market — черный рынок illicit industry — незаконный бизнес She had an Illicit affair with her boss. Она состояла во внебрачной связи со своим начальником. Traffic in Illicit drugs was now worth ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы face[face] See: BLUE IN THE FACE, CUT OFF ONE’S NOSE TO SPITE ONE’SFACE, FLY IN THE FACE OF, HATCHET FACE, HIDE ONE’S FACE, IN ONE’SFACE, IN THE FACE OF, LONG FACE, LOOK IN THE EYE or LOOK IN THE FACE, MAKE A FACE, ON THE FACE OF IT, SAVE FACE, SET ONE’S FACE AGAINST, SHOOT ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы in one’s face[in one’s face] {adv. phr.} 1. Against your face. The trickcigar blew up in the clown’s face. A cold wind was in our faces aswe walked to school. 2. In front of you. The maid slammed the doorin the salesman’s face. I told the boys that they were wrong, butthey laughed in my face. Compare: ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы in the face of[in the face of] {adv. phr.} 1. When met or in the presence of;threatened by. He was brave in the face of danger. She began tocry in the face of failure. 2. Although opposed by; without beingstopped by. Talking continued even in the face of the teacher’scommand to stop. Syn.: IN SPITE OF. Compare: FLY ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы catch red-handed[catch red-handed] {v. phr.} To apprehend a person during the act of committing an illicit or criminal act. Al was caught red-handed at the local store when he was trying to walk out with a new camera he had not paid for....
6. Значение идиомы to one’s face[to one’s face] {adv. phr.} Directly to you; in your presence. Itold him to his face that I didn’t like the idea. I called him acoward to his face. Compare: IN ONE’S FACE. Contrast: BEHIND ONE’SBACK....
7. Значение идиомы save face[save face] {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, ordignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hidesomething that may cause you shame. The policeman was caughtaccepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was money owedto him. Bill would not play in the game because he knew ... Читать далее...
8. Значение идиомы make a face[make a face] {v. phr.}, {informal} To twist your face; make anugly expression on your face. Theboy made a face at his teacher when she turned her back. The sickboy swallowed the medicine and made a face....
9. Значение идиомы face-to-face[face-to-face] {adj.} Being in the presence of a person; beingright with someone. The British prime minister came to Washingtonfor a face-to-face meeting with the President....
10. Значение идиомы hatchet face[hatchet face] {n.} A long narrow face with sharp parts; also, aperson with such a face. Johnny was sent to the principal’s officebecause he called his teacher old hatchet face. He washatchet-faced and not at all handsome....
11. Значение идиомы stare in the face[stare in the face] {n. phr.} 1. To be about to meet or to happento Grandmother became very sick and death was staring her inthe face. Defeat stared them in the face, but the soldiers foughton bravely. 2. To be easy to see; be plain. Are you looking foryour pencil? It’s on your desk, staring ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы face lift[face lift] {n. phr.} 1. A surgical procedure designed to makeone’s face look younger. Aunt Jane, who is in her seventies, had anexpensive face lift and now she looks as if she were 40. 2. Arenovation, a refurbishing. Our house needs a major face lift tomake it fit in with the rest of the neighborhood....
13. Значение идиомы face up to[face up to] {v. phr.} 1. To bravely confront a person or achallenge; admit. Jack doesn’t want to face up to the fact thatHelen doesn’t love him anymore. Jane cannot face up to hermother-in-law who always wins every argument they have. 2. To confesssomething to someone; confess to having done something. Jim had toface up ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы show one’s face[show one’s face] {v. phr.} To be seen; appear. Bill is afraidto show his face since Tom threatened to beat him up. Judy is awonderful mimic but she is too shy to show her face on stage. After cheating on the test, Chris was ashamed to show his face....
15. Перевод идиомы face to face, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: face to face Перевод: лицом к лицу; лично Пример: I had a face-to-face meeting with my supervisor to talk about my job performance. Я поговорил со своим менеджером лицом к лицу по поводу качества моей работы....
16. Значение идиомы face down[face down] {v. phr.} To get the upper hand over someone bybehaving forcefully; disconcert someone by the displaying of greatself-assurance. The night guard faced down the burglar by staringhim squarely in the face. Contrast: FACE UP....
17. Значение идиомы straight face[straight face] {n.} A face that is not laughing or smiling. Mary told all the funny stories she knew to try to make Joan laugh, but Joan kept a straight face. It is hard to tell when Jim isteasing you. He can tell a fib with a straight face. When Bob fellinto the water, he ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы put one’s foot in it[put one’s foot in it] or [put one’s foot in one’s mouth] {v. phr.}, {informal} To speak carelessly and rudely; hurt another’sfeelings without intending to; make a rude mistake. He put his footin it with his remark about self-made men because Jones was one ofthem. She put her foot in her mouth with her joke ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы at face value[at face value] {prep. phr.} What one can actually hear, read, or see; literally. John is so honest that you can take his words at face value. This store’s advertisements are honest; take them at face value....
20. Значение идиомы lose face[lose face] {v.} To be embarrassed or shamed by an error orfailure; lose dignity, influence or reputation; lose self-respect orthe confidence of others. Many Japanese soldiers were killed inWorld War II because they believed that to give up or retreat wouldmake them lose face. John’s careless work made him lose face withhis employer. The banker ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы look in the eye[look in the eye] or [look in the face] {v. phr.} To meet with asteady look; to face bravely or without shame. Mary looked thegangster in the eye, and he turned away without hurting her. Johnhad looked death in the face many times. We often believe a personwho looks us in the eye, but it ... Читать далее...
22. Значение идиомы slap in the face[slap in the face ] {n.} An insult; a disappointment. We feltthat it was a slap in the face when our gift was returned unopened. Doris thought it was a slap in the face when her boyfriend invitedanother girl to the dance. Compare: KICK IN THE PANTS....
23. Значение идиомы face value[face value] {n.} 1. The worth or price printed on a stamp, bond, note, piece of paper money, etc. The savings bond had a face valueof $25. 2. The seeming worth or truth of something. She took hisstories at face value and did not know he was joking....
24. Значение идиомы face the music[face the music] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go through trouble ordanger, especially because of something you did; accept yourpunishment. The boy was caught cheating in an examination and hadto face the music. The official who had been taking bribes wasexposed by a newspaper, and had to face the music. George knew hismother would cry when ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы hide one’s face[hide one’s face] or [hide one’s head] {v. phr.} 1. To lower yourhead or turn your face away because of shame or embarrassment. Theteacher found out that Tom had cheated, and Tom hid his head. WhenBob said how pretty Mary was, she blushed and hid her face. 2. Tofeel embarrassed or ashamed. We will beat ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод идиомы tell someone to his or her face / tell something to someone’s face, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: tell someone to his or her face / tell something to someone’s face Перевод: сказать что-либо кому-либо прямо, напрямую, в лицо Пример: I plan to tell my friend to his face about the problems that he has caused. Я собираюсь прямо сказать своему другу о тех проблемах, которые он причинил....
27. Значение идиомы blue in the face[blue in the face] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very angry or upset; excited and very emotional. Tom argued with Bill until he was blue in the face. Mary scolded Jane until she was blue in the face, but Jane kept on using Mary’s paints....
28. Значение идиомы throw something in one’s face[throw something in one’s face] or [throw something in one’s teeth]{v. phr.} To blame a person for ; not allow someoneto forget. — Often used with «back». Bobcame home late for dinner last week, and his mother keeps throwing itback in his face. I made a mistake in the ball game and the boyskeep throwing ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы on the face of it[on the face of it] {adv. phr.} Apparently; as it seems. On theface of it, Joe’s claim that he can swim five miles is true. Hisstatement that he is a millionaire is, on the face of it, false....
30. Значение идиомы set one’s face against[set one’s face against] {v. phr.}, {literary} To be very muchagainst; strongly disapprove. The banker’s daughter wanted to marrya poor boy, but her father set his face against it....
31. Значение идиомы put a new face on[put a new face on] {v. phr.} To alter the aspect of something;change. Mr. Merry man’s announcement of his candidacy for governorputs an entirely new face on the political scene in our state....
32. Значение идиомы long face[long face] {n.} A sad look; disappointed look. He told thestory with a long face. — Often used in the phrase «pull a longface». Don’t pull a long face when I tell you to go to bed....
33. Значение идиомы vanishing cream[vanishing cream] {n.} A cosmetic cream for the skin that is usedchiefly before face powder. Mrs. Jones spread vanishing cream onher face before applying her face powder....
34. Значение идиомы blow up in one’s face[blow up in one’s face] {v. phr.}, {informal} To fail completely and with unexpected force. The thief’s plan to rob the bank blew up in his face when a policeman stopped him....
35. Перевод идиомы at face value, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at face value Перевод: по номинальной стоимости Пример: At face value the old stamp was worth almost nothing. Номинальная стоимость этой марки была равна почти что нулю....
36. Перевод идиомы red in the face, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: red in the face Перевод: смущенный, растерянный Пример: The woman was red in the face after she dropped her keys down the elevator shaft. Женщина растерялась, когда уронила ключи в шахту лифта....
37. Значение идиомы about face[about face] {n.} A sudden change of course or a decision opposite to what was decided earlier. Her decision to become an actress instead of a dentist was an about face from her original plans....
38. Значение идиомы behind one’s back[behind one’s back] {adv. phr.} When one is absent; without one’s knowledge or consent; in a dishonest way; secretly; sneakily. Say it to his face, not behind his back. It is not right to criticize a person behind his back. Contrast: TO ONE’S FACE....
39. Перевод идиомы blue in the face, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: blue in the face Перевод: выдохнуться, обессилеть, изнемогать Пример: You can argue with him until you are blue in the face but you will never change his mind. С ним можно спорить до потери голоса, но его невозможно переубедить....
40. Перевод идиомы keep a straight face, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep a straight face Перевод: стараться не улыбнуться или не засмеяться Пример: It was difficult to keep a straight face when the man fell off his chair into the grass. Трудно было не рассмеяться, когда мужчина упал со стула в траву....