Значение идиомы waste one’s breath

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1. Перевод идиомы waste one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: waste one’s breath Перевод: говорить бестолку, не достигать желаемого результата Пример: He is very stubborn and you are wasting your breath to argue with him. Он очень упрям, и ты бестолку пытаешься спорить с ним....
2. Значение идиомы breath[breath] See: CATCH ONE’S BREATH, DRAW A LONG BREATH or TAKE A LONG BREATH, HOLD ONE’S BREATH, IN THE SAME BREATH, OUT OF BREATH, SAVE ONE’S BREATH, SECOND WIND also SECOND BREATH, TAKE ONE’S BREATH AWAY, UNDER ONE’S BREATH, WASTE ONE’S BREATH....
3. Значение идиомы waste away[waste away] {v.} To become more thin and weak every day. Janeis wasting away with tuberculosis. After Mrs. Barnes died, herhusband wasted away with grief....
4. Значение идиомы draw a long breath[draw a long breath] or [take a long breath] {v. phr.} To breathe deeply when getting ready to speak or act. Father asked who broke the window. Jim drew a long breath and admitted that he had done it. The salesman took a long breath and started his talk....
5. Значение идиомы in the same breath[in the same breath] {adv. phr.} 1. At the same time; withoutwaiting. John would complain about hard times, and in the samebreath boast of his prize-winning horses. Jane said Bill wasselfish, but in the same breath she said she was sorry to see himleave. 2. In the same class; in as high a group. — ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы under one’s breath[under one’s breath] {adv. phr.} In a whisper; with a low voice. The teacher heard the boy say something under his breath and sheasked him to repeat it aloud. I told Lucy the news under mybreath, but Joyce overheard me....
7. Перевод идиомы under one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: under one’s breath Перевод: шепотом, тихим голосом Пример: He was talking under his breath in the movie theater and somebody complained. Он что-то негромко говорил в кинотеатре, и кто-то начал жаловаться....
8. Значение идиомы go to waste[go to waste] {v. phr.} To be wasted or lost; not used. Thestrawberries went to waste because there was nobody to pick them. Joe’s work on the model automobile went to waste when he dropped it. Compare: IN VAIN....
9. Значение идиомы take one’s breath away[take one’s breath away] {v. phr.} To surprise greatly; impressvery much; leave speechless with surprise or wonder or delight;astonish. The sunset is so beautiful it takes our breath away. His refusal was so unexpected it took my breath away. Compare: CATCHONE’S BREATH....
10. 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...
11. Значение идиомы out of breath[out of breath] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} Not breathing easily orregularly; gasping; panting. The fat man was out of breath afterclimbing the stairs. The mile run left Bill out of breath....
12. Перевод слова wasteWaste — отходы, потери; растрачивать, упускать Перевод слова Waste of time — напрасная трата времени waste of fuel — перерасход топлива toxic waste dump — свалка токсичных отходов to waste words — говорить на ветер He was not going to Waste time. Он не собирался терять время даром. I decided not to Waste money on ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы hold one’s breath[hold one’s breath] {v. phr.} 1. To stop breathing for a momentwhen you are excited or nervous. The race was so close thateveryone was holding his breath at the finish. 2. To endure greatnervousness, anxiety, or excitement. John held his breath for daysbefore he got word that the college he chose had accepted him....
14. Перевод слова breathBreath — дыхание Перевод слова Short of breath — страдающий одышкой deep breath — глубокий вдох to bate one’s breath — затаить дыхание Sara took a deep Breath. Сара сделала глубокий вдох. It’s so cold outside that I can see my Breath. На улице так холодно, что я могу видеть собственное дыхание. His Breath quickened. ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы save one’s breath[save one’s breath] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep silent becausetalking will not help; not talk because it will do no good. Saveyour breath; the boss will never give you the day off....
16. Перевод идиомы go to waste, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go to waste Перевод: быть истраченным понапрасну, быть испорченным Пример: I did not want the extra food to go to waste so I invited my friend to visit. Я не хотел, чтобы испортилось еще больше еды, поэтому я пригласил своего друга....
17. Значение идиомы short of breath[short of breath] {adj.} Panting and wheezing. He ran up sixflights of stairs so rapidly that he was short of breath for severalminutes....
18. Перевод идиомы in the same breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in the same breath Перевод: почти одновременно, в одном и то же время, в тот же момент Пример: My friend said that he was busy on Friday but in the same breath he suggested that we go away for the weekend. Мой друг сказал, что был занят в пятницу, но тут же предложил отправиться ... Читать далее...
19. Пословица / поговорка waste not, want not — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: waste not, want not Перевод: мотовство до нужды доведет Эквивалент в русском языке: кто деньгам не знает цены, тому не миновать нужды Пример: The children were very poor when they were young and were taught by their parents to waste not, want not. Дети жили в бедности, когда были маленькими, и их ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод идиомы hold one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hold one’s breath Перевод: задержать дыхание Пример: I had to stop and hold my breath while I was waiting for the announcement of the winning name. Я задержал дыхание, пока ждал объявления победителя....
21. Перевод идиомы catch one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: catch one’s breath Перевод: восстановить дыхание (после физической нагрузки) Пример: After running from the station it took a moment to catch my breath. После пробежки с вокзала я мигом отдышался....
22. Перевод идиомы wait with bated breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wait with bated breath Перевод: ждать, затаив дыхание Пример: I waited with bated breath for the results of my exams. Я ждал результатов экзаменов, затаив дыхание....
23. Перевод идиомы save one’s breath, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: save one’s breath Перевод: промолчать, не тратить лишних слов Пример: You may as well save your breath and not talk to her as she will not believe you anyway. Можешь даже и не тратить лишних слов и не разговаривать с ней, потому что она тебе все равно не поверит....
24. Значение идиомы lay waste[lay waste] {v. phr.}, {literary} To cause wide and great damageto; destroy and leave in ruins; wreck. Enemy soldiers laid wastethe land....
25. Пословица / поговорка haste makes waste — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: haste makes waste Перевод: поспешишь — людей насмешишь Эквивалент в русском языке: делали наспех, а сделали насмех Пример: Haste makes waste I thought as the carpenter had to repair the work that had not been done correctly the first time. Поспешишь — людей насмешишь, подумал я, когда плотнику пришлось переделывать работу, которую ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы children should be seen and not heard[children should be seen and not heard] A command issued by adults to children ordering them to be quiet and not to interrupt. — A proverb. Your children should not argue so loudly. Haven’t you taught them that children should be seen and not heard?...
27. Значение идиомы speak[speak] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, CHILDREN AND FOOLSSPEAK THE TRUTH, NOT TO MENTION or NOT TO SPEAK OF, SHORT-SPOKEN, SOTO SPEAK, TO SPEAK OF....
28. Перевод слова argueArgue — спорить, ссориться Перевод слова He is always ready to argue — он всегда затевает споры to argue in circle — рассуждать по кругу to argue soundly — обоснованно аргументировать I am not going to Argue with you. Я не собираюсь спорить с тобой. He Argued her out of leaving. Он убедил ее не ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы talk up[talk up] {v.} 1. To speak in favor or support of. Let’s talk upthe game and get a big crowd. 2. To speak plainly or clearly. Theteacher asked the student to talk up. Syn.: SPEAK UP. 3. {informal}To say what you want or think; say what someone may not like. Talkup if you want more ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы speak of the devil and he appears[speak of the devil and he appears] A person comes just when youare talking about him. — A proverb. We were just talking about Billwhen he came in the door. Speak of the devil and he appears....
31. Перевод идиомы speak for itself / speak for themselves, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: speak for itself / speak for themselves Перевод: не требующий объяснений Пример: The actions of the men speak for themselves and there is no point talking about it. Действия этих людей говорят сами за себя и нет смысла говорить об этом....
32. Reducing Food WasteJon: Wait! What are you doing with that Squishy tomato? Marta: I’m Tossing it. It’s no good anymore. Jon: I’ll take it, and I’ll take that Stale bread, too. Marta: Stop! You can’t Fish that out of the Trash. Jon: I’m trying to do my part to reduce Food waste. Tired vegetables are still okay ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы get under one’s skin[get under one’s skin] {v. phr.} To bother; upset. The studentsget under Mary’s skin by talking about her freckles. Children whotalk too much in class get under the teacher’s skin....
34. Значение идиомы children and fools speak the truth[children and fools speak the truth] Children and fools say things without thinking; they say what they think or know when grown-ups might not think it was polite or wise to do so. — A proverb. «Uncle Willie is too fat,» said little Agnes. «Children and fools speak the truth,» said her father....
35. Значение идиомы melting pot[melting pot] {n. phr.} A country where different nationalitiesmingle and mix with the result that, in the second generation, mostpeople speak the main language of the country and behave like themajority. It is no longer considered entirely true that the UnitedStates is a melting pot; many immigrants speak a second language....
36. Значение идиомы talk in circles[talk in circles] {v. phr.} To waste time by saying words thatdon’t mean very much. After three hours at the negotiating table, the parties decided to call it quits because they realized that theyhad been talking in circles....
37. Значение идиомы cross swords[cross swords] {v. phr.}, {literary} To have an argument with; fight. — Often used with «with». Don’t argue with the teacher; you’re not old enough to cross swords with her....
38. Перевод идиомы argue for the sake of arguing / argue for the sake of argument, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: argue for the sake of arguing / argue for the sake of argument Перевод: спорить ради спора, без надобности Пример: My friend’s brother always argues for the sake of arguing. Брат моего друга всегда спорит просто так....
39. Значение идиомы put up with[put up with] {v.} To accept patiently; bear. We had to put upwith Jim’s poor table manners because he refused to change. Themother told her children, «I refuse to put up with your tracking inmud!» Compare: STAND FOR....
40. Значение идиомы speak out[speak out] or [speak up] {v.} 1. To speak in a loud or clearvoice. The trucker told the shy boy to speak up. 2. To speak insupport of or against someone or something. Willie spoke up for Danas club president. Ed spoke up against letting girls join theclub....