Значение идиомы up to the last minute

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1. Перевод слова minuteMinute — минута; мелкий Перевод слова Minute hand — минутная стрелка in a minute — скоро, прямо сейчас to measure very minute changes of temperature — измерять малейшие изменения температуры minute particles of dust — мельчайшие частицы пыли I’ll be back in a Minute. Я вернусь через минуту. Hey, wait a Minute! Эй, подождите минутку! ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы every minute counts / every moment counts, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: every minute counts / every moment counts Перевод: каждая минута дорога; время очень важно Пример: Every minute counts when the fire department goes to fight a fire. На счету каждая минута, когда пожарники отправляются тушить огонь....
3. Перевод слова sceneScene — место действия, сцена, картина Перевод слова The famous quarrel scene — знаменитая сцена ссоры the duel scene in Hamlet — сцена дуэли в «Гамлете» a scene of confusion — неловкий момент the scene is laid in France — действие происходит во Франции Please retake that Scene. Пожалуйста, пересними ту сцену. The police revisited ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы to the bitter end[to the bitter end] {adv. phr.} To the point of completion orconclusion. — Used especially of a very painful or unpleasant task orexperience. Although Mrs. Smith was bored by the lecture, shestayed to the bitter end. They knew the war would be lost, but themen fought to the bitter end....
5. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «Leaving things to the last minute»Margie Марджи Are you free to talk right now? Мы можем сейчас поговорить? Naomi Наоми Listen, you’ve caught me at a bad time. I’m writing an article, and my deadline’s in an hour. Знаешь, сейчас не самое лучшее время. Я пишу статью, и должна сдать ее через час. Margie Марджи You really Like leaving things ... Читать далее...
6. Last Minute Holiday ShoppingEvery year, I tell myself that I won’t Procrastinate in doing my holiday shopping. And, every year, I End up with a shopping list As long as your arm And about 24 hours to get it all done. Waiting until the last minute means that I have to Brave the crowds out doing their Last-minute ... Читать далее...
7. Last Minute Holiday ShoppingEvery year, I tell myself that I won’t Procrastinate in doing my holiday shopping. And, every year, I End up with a shopping list As long as your arm And about 24 hours to get it all done. Waiting until the last minute means that I have to Brave the crowds out doing their Last-minute ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова bitterBitter — горький Перевод слова Bitter taste — горький вкус bitter moment — горькая минута bitter cold — страшный холод Cocoa beans have a Bitter flavor. Какао-бобы имеют горький вкус. It was Bitter cold. Был пронизывающий холод. The countries are still Bitter enemies. Страны до сих пор являются злейшими врагами. Интересные факты Биттер — группа ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы send one packing[send one packing] {v. phr.} To fire someone summarily. When theboss caught Smith stealing from the cash register, he sent himpacking. Compare: SEND ONE ABOUT ONE’S BUSINESS....
10. Значение идиомы getaway car[getaway car] {n. phr.} A vehicle parked near the scene of a crimein which the criminals escape. The police intercepted the getawaycar at a major crossroads....
11. Значение идиомы catch one’s breath[catch one’s breath] {v. phr.} 1. To breathe in suddenly with fear or surprise. The beauty of the scene made him catch his breath. Compare: TAKE ONE’S BREATH AWAY. 2a. To rest and get back your normal breathing, as after running. After running to the bus stop, we sat down to catch our breath. 2b. ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод идиомы out of the ordinary, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: out of the ordinary Перевод: необычный, неординарный Пример: There was nothing out of the ordinary that the police saw at the scene of the accident. В том, что полиция увидела на месте происшествия, не было ничего необычного....
13. Значение идиомы send one about one’s business[send one about one’s business] {v. phr.} To dismiss someonesummarily; tell one off. When Mrs. Atwater discovered that herdaughter’s French tutor was an ordinary fortune hunter, she sent himabout his business. Compare: SEND ONE PACKING....
14. Значение идиомы what’s up[what’s up] or [what’s cooking] also [what’s doing] {slang} What ishappening or planned; what is wrong. — Often used as a greeting. «What’s up?» asked Bob as he joined his friends. «Are you going tothe movies?» What’s cooking? Why is the crowd in the street? What’s doing tonight at the club? Hello Bob, what’s up? ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы let up[let up] {v.}, {informal} 1. To become less, weaker, or quiet;become slower or stop. It’s raining as hard as ever. It’s notletting up at all. It snowed for three days before it let up andwe could go outdoors. 2. To do less or go slower or stop; relax; stopworking or working hard. Grandfather has been ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы take to the woods[take to the woods] {v. phr.}, {informal} To run away and hide. When John saw the girls coming, he took to the woods. Bob took tothe woods so he would not have to mow the grass. Compare: HEAD FORTHE HILLS....
17. Значение идиомы get one’s dander up[get one’s dander up] or [get one’s Irish up] {v. phr.} To becomeor make angry. The boy got his dander up because he couldn’t go tothe store. The children get the teacher’s dander up when they makea lot of noise. Compare: BLOW A FUSE....
18. Значение идиомы come to grips with[come to grips with] {v. phr.} 1. To get hold of in close fighting. After circling around for a minute, the two wrestlers came to grips with each other. 2. To struggle seriously with. Mr. Blake’s leaching helps students come to grips with the important ideas in the history lesson. Harry cannot be a leader, ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы play to the gallery[play to the gallery] {v. phr.} To try to get the approval of theaudience. Whenever John recites in class he seems to be playing tothe gallery. The lawyer for the defense was more interested inplaying to the gallery than in winning the case. Compare: SHOW OFF....
20. 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....
21. Перевод идиомы arrive on the scene / arrive at the scene, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: arrive on the scene / arrive at the scene Перевод: появиться где-либо, прибыть куда-либо Пример: When the fire department arrived on the scene the fire was finished. Когда пожарная бригада прибыла, огонь уже потух....
22. Значение идиомы get one down[get one down] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To make unhappy;cause low spirits; cause discouragement. Low grades are gettingHelen down. Three straight losses got the team down. 2. Toswallow; digest. The medicine was so bitter I couldn’t get itdown. 3. To depress a person’s spirit. Working at such an awfuljob got Mike down....
23. Значение идиомы in one’s behalf[in one’s behalf] or [on one’s behalf] {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1.For someone else; in your place. My husband could not be heretonight, but I want to thank you on his behalf. 2. For the good ofanother person or group; as a help to someone. My teacher went tothe factory and spoke in my behalf when ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы go into orbit[go into orbit] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To become very happy orsuccessful. Our team has gone into orbit. Compare: FLY HIGH. 2. Tolose one’s temper or control completely; become very angry. Johnwas afraid his father would go into orbit when he found out about thecar accident. Compare: HIT THE CEILING....
25. Значение идиомы ace in the hole[ace in the hole] {n. phr.} 1. An ace given to a player face down so that other players in a card game cannot see it. When the cowboy bet all his money in the poker game he did not know that the gambler had an ace in the hole and would win it from ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы brush off[brush off] or [give the brush off] {v. phr.} 1. To refuse to hear or believe; quickly and impatiently; not take seriously or think important. John brushed off Bill’s warning that he might fall from the tree. I said that it might rain and to take the bus, but Joe gave my idea the brush ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы fed up[fed up] also [fed to the gills] or [fed tothe teeth] {adj. phr.} Having had too much of something; at the end ofyour patience; disgusted; bored; tired. People get fed up withanyone who brags all the time. I’ve had enough of his complaints. I’m fed up. He was fed to the teeth with television and ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы high as a kite[high as a kite] {adj.} 1. As excited and happy as one can possiblybe. When Eric won the lottery he was high as a kite. 2.Intoxicated or under the influence of some drug. Jeff has beendrinking again and he is high as a kite. Compare: THREE SHEETS IN TOTHE WIND....
29. Значение идиомы give oneself up to[give oneself up to] {v. phr.} Not to hold yourself back from; letyourself enjoy. Uncle Willie gave himself up to a life ofwandering. John came inside from the cold and gave himself up tothe pleasure of being in a warm room. Compare: ENJOY ONESELF, LETONESELF GO....
30. The Y-Zero-K ProblemTranslated from a recently discovered Latin scroll dated 2BC Dear Cassius: Are you still working on the Y zero K problem? This change from BC to AD is giving us many headaches; there is not much time left. I don’t know how citizens will cope with working the wrong way around. Having been working happily ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод идиомы one’s hair stands on end, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: one’s hair stands on end Перевод: волосы встали дыбом; испугаться чего-либо Пример: My hair stood on end when I saw the scene after the automobile accident. У меня волосы встали дыбом, когда я увидел место аварии....
32. Значение идиомы make the scene[make the scene] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be present; to arrive at acertain place or event. I am too tired to make the scene; let’s gohome....
33. Значение идиомы make a scene[make a scene] {v. phr.} To act hysterically; attract unfavorableattention. I didn’t want Kate to make a scene in front of all ofthose people, so I gave her the money she wanted....
34. 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.»...
35. Перевод слова accidentAccident — несчастный случай, случайность Перевод слова Fatal accident — несчастный случай со смертельным исходом industrial accident — несчастный случай на производстве by a lucky accident — по счастливой случайности We discovered it by Accident. Мы обнаружили это случайно. It was a sheer Accident. Это была чистая случайность. He was blinded in an Accident. Он ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы get at[get at] {v.} 1. To reach an understanding of; find out themeaning. This book is very hard to get at. 2. To do harm to. The cat is on the chair trying to get at the canary. Compare: GETBACK AT. 3. To have a chance to do; attend to. I hope I have timeto get ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы head start[head start] {n.} 1. A beginning before someone; lead or advantageat the beginning. The other racers knew they couldn’t catch Don ifhe got too big a head start. Joe has a head start. He began tostudy earlier than we did. 2. A good beginning. Let’s get a headstart in painting the house by getting up ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод идиомы make a scene, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: make a scene Перевод: устраивать сцену; выяснять отношения на глазах у других людей Пример: The woman made a scene in the supermarket when she saw the liquid soap on the floor. Женщина устроила сцену в супермаркете, когда увидела жидкость для мытья посуды на полу....
39. Значение идиомы follow out[follow out] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To do fully; finish The boy followed out the instructions and made afine model plane. Compare: FOLLOW THROUGH. 2. To keep working at until it is finished; give your attentionuntil it comes to an end or conclusion. The student followed outall the index references in the encyclopedia until he ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы throw one’s weight around[throw one’s weight around] {v. phr.}, {informal} To use one’sinfluence or position in a showy or noisy manner. John was the starof the class play, and he was throwing his weight around telling thedirector how the scene should be played. Bob was stronger than theother boys, and he threw his weight around. Compare: PULL RANK....