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1. Перевод слова approvalApproval – одобрение Перевод слова Public approval – общественное одобрение to nod in approval – одобрительно кивать головой to meet with approval – получить одобрение I met Approval in her look. Я встретил одобрение в ее взгляде. He gave his Approval to our plan. Он одобрил наш план. A murmur of Approval passed through the […]...
2. Значение идиомы on approval[on approval] {adv. phr.} With the understanding that the thing maybe refused. Mr. Grey bought his camera on approval. The companyoffered to send a package of stamps on approval....
3. Значение идиомы right on[right on] {adj.}, {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Exclamation ofanimated approval “Yes,” “That’s correct,” “You’re telling the truth,””we believe you,” etc. Orator: And we shall see the promised land! Crowd: Right on! 2. Correct; to the point; accurate. Thereverend’s remark was right on!...
4. Значение идиомы good day[good day] {interj.} Hello or goodbye. – Used as a formal greetingor salute when you meet or leave someone during the day. MissRogers said, “Good day!” when she met her friend on the street. Mr. Lee said “Good day!” and left the office....
5. Значение идиомы and how![and how!] {interj.}, {informal} Yes, that is certainly right! – Used for emphatic agreement. “Did you see the game?” “And how!” “Isn’t Mary pretty?” “And how she is!” Syn.: YOU BET, YOU SAID IT. Compare: BUT GOOD....
6. Значение идиомы you said it[you said it] or [you can say that again] {interj.}, {slang} – Usedto show strong agreement with what another person has said. “Thatsure was a good show.” “You said it!” “It sure is hot!” “You cansay that again!” Compare: SAY A MOUTHFUL....
7. Значение идиомы God forbid[God forbid] {interj.} May God prevent ;I hope that will not happen or is not true. Someone told theworried mother that her son might have drowned. She said, “Godforbid!” God forbid that the dam break and flood the valley! Compare: PERISH THE THOUGHT....
8. Значение идиомы subject to[subject to] {adj. phr.} 1. Under the government or control of; inthe power of. The English colonies in America were subject to theEnglish king. The principal and the teachers of a school aresubject to the school board. 2. Likely to get or have; liable. John is in rather poor health and is subject to colds. […]...
9. Значение идиомы you’re telling me[you’re telling me] {interj.}, {informal} – Used to show that athing is so clear that it need not be said, or just to show strongagreement. “You’re late.” “You’re telling me!” Compare: YOU BET, YOU SAID IT....
10. 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....
11. Значение идиомы heavenly days![heavenly days!] {interj.}, {informal} Exclamation of amazement anddisbelief with negative coloring. Heavenly days! Look whathappened! The dog did it again on the Persian carpet! Compare: GOODGRIEF!...
12. Перевод слова formalFormal – формальный, строгий, официальный Перевод слова Formal ceremony – официальная церемония formal corollary – формальное следствие formal garb – строгая, официальная одежда He is always Formal with his colleagues. Он всегда держится с коллегами официально. Whatever there was of unnatural or Formal, is now banished from the English garden. Все, что было искусственно и […]...
13. Значение идиомы set forth[set forth] {v.}, {formal} 1. To explain exactly or clearly. ThePresident set forth his plans in a television talk. 2. To start to gosomewhere; begin a trip. The troop set forth on their ten-mile hikeearly. Compare: SET OUT....
14. Значение идиомы hold one’s peace[hold one’s peace] {v. phr.}, {formal} To be silent and not speakagainst something; be still; keep quiet. I did not agree with theteacher, but held my peace as he was rather angry. Compare: HOLDONE’S TONGUE...
15. Значение идиомы good grief![good grief!] {interj.}, {informal} Wow! Indication of surprise, good or bad. “Good grief,” Joe cried out loud. “Is this all youwill pay me for my hard work?” What a figure Melanie has, goodgrief! I wonder if she would be willing to go out with me. Compare:GOODNESS GRACIOUS!, HEAVENLY DAYS!, HOLY CATS or HOLY COW or […]...
16. Значение идиомы go for nothing[go for nothing] also {formal} [go for naught] {v. phr.} To countfor nothing; be useless; be wasted. What the teacher said went fornothing because the pupils did not pay attention. I hope that allyour good work doesn’t go for naught. Compare: IN VAIN....
17. Значение идиомы can’t help but[can’t help but] {informal} also {formal} [cannot but] {v. phr.} To be forced to; can only; must. When the streets are full of melting snow, you can’t help but get your shoes wet. When a friend gave Jim a ticket to the game, he couldn’t help but go. When a close friend dies, you cannot […]...
18. Значение идиомы in consequence of[in consequence of] {prep.}, {formal} As a result of. Inconsequence of the deep snow, school will not open today. Inconsequence of his promise to pay for the broken window, Bill was notpunished. Compare: BECAUSE OF, ON ACCOUNT OF....
19. Значение идиомы cast out[cast out] {v.}, {formal} To force to go out or away; banish; expel. After the scandal, he was cast out of the best society. Compare: CAST OFF....
20. Значение идиомы bear with[bear with] {v.}, {formal} To have patience with; not get angry with. Your little sister is sick. Try to bear with her when she cries. It is hard to bear with criticism. Syn.: PUT UP WITH. Compare: CARRY ONE’S CROSS....
21. Значение идиомы quite a little[quite a little] or {informal} [quite a bit] also {formal} [not alittle] {n.} or {adj. phr.} Rather a large amount; rather much; morethan a little. We are not finished; quite a little is left to do. Cleaning the backyard needed quite a little work. – The phrase”quite a bit” is used like an adjective only […]...
22. Значение идиомы give voice[give voice] {v. phr.}, {formal} To tell what you feel or think;especially when you are angry or want to object. – Used with “to”. The students gave voice to their pleasure over the new building. Little Willie gave voice to his pain when the dog bit him by cryingloudly. Compare: CRY OUT, SPEAK OUT....
23. Значение идиомы all right for you[all right for you] {interj.} I’m finished with you! That ends it between you and me! – Used by children. All right for you! I’m not playing with you any more!...
24. Значение идиомы in behalf of[in behalf of] or [on behalf of] {prep.}, {formal} 1. In place of;as a representative of; for. John accepted the championship awardon behalf of the team. 2. As a help to; for the good of. Theminister worked hard all his life in behalf of the poor. Compare: INONE’S BEHALF IN ONE’S FAVOR....
25. Значение идиомы go through with[go through with] {v. phr.} To finish; do as planned or agreed; notstop or fail to do. The boys don’t think Bob will go through withhis plans to spend the summer at a camp. Mr. Trent hopes the citywon’t go through with its plans to widen the street. Syn.: CARRY OUT. Compare: CARRY THROUGH, LIVE […]...
26. Значение идиомы you tell ’em[you tell ’em] {interj.}, {slang} – Used to agree with or encouragesomeone in what he is saying. The drunk was arguing with thebartenders and a man cried, “You tell ’em!”...
27. Значение идиомы so help me[so help me] {interj.}, {informal} I promise; I swear; may I bepunished if I lie. I’ve told you the truth, so help me. So helpme, there was nothing else I could do....
28. Значение идиомы yum-yum[yum-yum] {interj.}, {informal} – Used usually by or to children, to express great delight, especially in the taste of food. “Yum-Yum! That pie is good!”...
29. Значение идиомы fish out of water[fish out of water] {n. phr.} A person who is out of his properplace in life; someone who does not fit in. Because Ed could notswim, he felt like a fish out of water at the beach. She was theonly girl at the party not in a formal dress and she felt like a fishout […]...
30. Значение идиомы quite a few[quite a few] or [quite a number] also {formal} [not a few] {n.} or{adj. phr.} Rather a large number; more than a few. Quite a fewwent to the game. The basket had quite a few rotten apples in it. – The phrase “quite a number” is used like an adjective only before”less”, “more”. Few people […]...
31. Значение идиомы do tell[do tell] {interj.}, {informal} An inelegant expression used to show that you are a little surprised by what you hear. “You say George is going to get married after all these years? Do tell!” said Mrs. Green. Syn.: YOU DON’T SAY....
32. 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!...
33. Значение идиомы gee whiz[gee whiz] {interj.}, {informal} Used as an exclamation to showsurprise or other strong feeling. Rare in written English. Geewhiz! I am late again....
34. Значение идиомы what of it[what of it] or [what about it] {interj.}, {informal} What is wrongwith it; what do you care. Martha said “That boy is wearing a greencoat.” Jan answered, “What of it?” “John missed the bus.” “What ofit?” Syn.: SO WHAT....
35. Значение идиомы you don’t say[you don’t say] {interj.}, {informal} – Used to show surprise atwhat is said. Your ring is a real diamond? You don’t say! “Billand Jean are going to get married.” “You don’t say!” Syn.: DO TELL....
36. Значение идиомы let bygones be bygones[let bygones be bygones] {v. phr.} To let the past be forgotten. After a long, angry quarrel the two boys agreed to let bygones bebygones and made friends again. We should let bygones be bygonesand try to get along with each other. Syn.: FORGIVE AND FORGET. Compare: BURY THE HATCHET, LIVE AND LET LIVE....
37. Значение идиомы hot dog[hot dog] {interj.}, {informal} Hurrah! – A cry used to showpleasure or enthusiasm. “Hot dog!” Frank exclaimed when heunwrapped a birthday gift of a small record player....
38. Значение идиомы yoo-hoo[yoo-hoo] {interj.} – Used as an informal call or shout to a personto attract his attention. Louise opened the door and called”Yoo-hoo, Mother – are you home?” See: ALL RIGHT FOR YOU, I’M TELLINGYOU, SAYS WHO or SAYS YOU, THAT’S — FOR YOU, WHAT HAVE YOU....
39. Значение идиомы show up[show up] {v.} 1. To make known the real truth about. The man said he was a mind reader, but he was shown up as a fake. 2.To come or bring out; become or make easy to see. The detective puta chemical on the paper, and the fingertips showed up. This testshows up your weaknesses […]...
40. Значение идиомы tut-tut[tut-tut] {interj.}, {informal} Used to express mild disapproval. “Tut-tut,” said the teacher. “You shouldn’t cross the street withoutlooking.” Tut-tut, put that piece of candy back. You’ve alreadyhad three pieces....