Значение идиомы wear out one’s welcome

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1. Значение идиомы wear down[wear down], [wear off] or [wear away] {v.} 1. To remove ordisappear little by little through use, time, or the action ofweather. Time and weather have worn off the name on thegravestone. The eraser has worn off my pencil. The grass hasworn away from the path near the house. 2. To lessen; become lesslittle by […]...
2. Значение идиомы wear out[wear out] {v.} 1a. To use or wear until useless. Bobby got atoy truck that would run on a battery, and he used it so much that hesoon wore it out. The stockings are so worn out that they can’t bemended any more. Compare: GIVE OUT, USE UP. 1b. To become uselessfrom use or wear. […]...
3. Значение идиомы wear thin[wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or thepassing of time. My old pair of pants has worn thin at the knees. This old dime has worn very thin. 2. To grow less, or lessinteresting; decrease. The joke began to wear thin when you heardit too many times. The teacher’s patience began […]...
4. Значение идиомы wear well[wear well] {v.} 1. To continue to be satisfactory, useful, orliked for a long time. My old overcoat has worn very well. Their marriage has worn well. That author wears well. Compare:STAND UP. 2. To carry, accept, or treat properly or well. Grandfather wears his years well. Tommy has won many honors buthe wears them […]...
5. Значение идиомы wear the trousers[wear the trousers] or [wear the pants] {v. phr.}, {informal} Tohave a man’s authority; be the boss of a family or household. Mr. Wilson is henpecked by his wife; she wears the trousers in thatfamily. Mrs. Jones talks a lot but Mr. Jones wears the pants intheir house. Compare: RULE THE ROOST....
6. Значение идиомы worse for wear[worse for wear] {adj. phr.} Not as good as new; worn out; damagedby use. – Used with “the”. Her favorite tablecloth was beginning tolook the worse for wear. – Often used with “none” to mean: as good asnew. The doll was Mary’s favorite toy but it was none the worse forwear....
7. Значение идиомы if the shoe fits, wear it[if the shoe fits, wear it] If what is said describes you, you aremeant. – A proverb. I won’t say who, but some children are alwayslate. If the shoe fits, Wear it....
8. Значение идиомы wash and wear[wash and wear] {adj.} Not needing to be ironed. – Refersespecially to synthetic and synthetic blend fabrics. Dick boughtthree wash and wear shirts to take on his trip. Sally’s dress ismade of a wash and wear fabric....
9. Перевод слова wearWear – носить, быть одетым Перевод слова To wear the brand of a traitor – носить клеймо предателя to wear a charm against evil spirits – носить амулет, защищающий от злых духов to wear a parachute – надевать парашют What size do you Wear? Какой размер вы носите? What should I Wear today? Что мне […]...
10. Фразовый глагол wear out (2) – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: wear out (2) Перевод: очень устать, изнуриться Пример: At the end of the day Julie was worn out. В конце дня Джули была изнурена....
11. Значение идиомы wear on[wear on] {v.} 1. To anger or annoy; tire. Having to stayindoors all day long is tiresome for the children and wears on theirmother’s nerves. 2. To drag on; pass gradually or slowly; continue inthe same old way. Johnny tried to wait up for Santa Claus but asthe night wore on, he couldn’t keep his […]...
12. Перевод идиомы wear thin, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wear thin Перевод: 1. истончаться, становиться тонким; 2. истощаться, кончаться, иссякать Пример: The silver dollar began to wear thin after it was in use for many years. Серебряный доллар становился все тоньше после того, как им пользовались уже много лет. After a long wait in the line, his patience began to wear thin and […]...
13. Перевод идиомы wear and tear, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wear and tear Перевод: износ, изнашивание Пример: They put a lot of wear and tear on their car during their long holiday. Их машина сильно износилась во время их длительного отпуска....
14. Перевод идиомы wear the trousers, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wear the trousers Перевод: быть хозяином в доме, верховодить в семье Пример: I don’t think there’s any doubt about who wears the trousers in their house. Думаю, нет никаких сомнений в том, кто хозяин в их доме....
15. Значение идиомы rule the roost[rule the roost] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be leader or boss; be incharge. Jim is very bossy; he always wants to rule the roost. Who rules the roost in the Smith’s house? Compare: WEAR THETROUSERS....
16. Перевод идиомы wear the pants, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wear the pants Идиома: wear the pants Перевод: быть хозяином в доме, верховодить в семье Пример: The woman is very strong and is the one who wears the pants in her family Эта женщина очень сильная, и она верховодит в своей семье....
17. Wear your collar backwardsJohnny is walking along and a priest is coming the other way. Johnny says, “Hey, mister, why are you wearing your collar backwards?” The priest says, “Because I’m a father.” Johnny says, “Yeah? Well, my old man’s got three kids and he don’t wear his collar backwards.” The priest says “You don’t understand, son. I […]...
18. Фразовый глагол wear off – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: wear off Перевод: проходить, перестать действовать, исчезать Пример: The affects of the medicine will wear off after a few hours. Лекарство перестанет действовать через несколько часов....
19. Значение идиомы wear blinders[wear blinders] or [blinkers] {v. phr.} To refuse or be unable toconsider alternative ways of thinking or acting. Anybody whodisputes the importance of learning languages is wearing blinders....
20. Значение идиомы ten gallon hat[ten gallon hat] {n.}, {informal} A tall felt hat with a wide, rolled brim worn by men in the western part of the U. S. Men fromthe southwest usually wear ten gallon hats....
21. Значение идиомы weather eye[weather eye] {n.} 1. Eyes that can tell what the weather will be. Grandfather’s weather eye always tells him when it will rain. 2.Eyes ready or quick to see; careful watch. – Usually used in phraseslike “keep a weather eye on”, “open”, or “out for”. Mrs. Brown kepta weather eye on the children so they […]...
22. Пословица / поговорка if the shoe fits wear it – перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: if the shoe fits wear it Пословица / поговорка: if the shoe fits wear it Перевод: принимаете на свой счет – значит, есть основание Эквивалент в русском языке: на воре шапка горит Пример: You should not criticize someone for something that you do yourself. Remember that if the shoe fits wear it. […]...
23. Значение идиомы wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve[wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve] also [pin one’s heart on one’ssleeve] {v. phr.} To show your feelings openly; show everyone how youfeel; not hide your feelings. She wears her heart on her sleeve. It’s easy to see if she is sad or happy. Sometimes it is betternot to pin your heart on your sleeve. […]...
24. Перевод идиомы wear more than one hat, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wear more than one hat Перевод: иметь более одной обязанности, работать по совместительству Пример: Our teacher wears more than one hat and is the head of the school board as well as the coach of the swim team. Наш учитель также по совместительству выполняет обязанности директора школы, а также тренера нашей команды по плаванию....
25. Перевод идиомы wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: wear one’s heart on one’s sleeve Перевод: не уметь скрывать своих чувств Пример: He was wearing his heart on his sleeve after the meeting with his boss. Он не мог скрыть своих чувств после встречи с начальником....
26. Пословица / поговорка if the cap fits wear it – перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: if the cap fits wear it Перевод: принимаете на свой счет – значит, есть основание Эквивалент в русском языке: на воре шапка горит Пример: The girl criticized her friend for borrowing money. However, she herself always borrowed money so she should remember that if the cap fits wear it. Девушка осуждала свою […]...
27. Значение идиомы salt of the earth[salt of the earth] {n. phr.}, {informal} One who helps to makesociety good and wholesome; a basically good or valuable person. Everyone here considers Syd and Susan the salt of the earth becausethey are so generous....
28. Значение идиомы up against it[up against it] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Faced with a greatdifficulty or problem; badly in need. The Smith family is upagainst it because Mr. Smith cannot find a job. You will be upagainst it if you don’t pass the test. You will probably failarithmetic. Compare: HARD UP, END OF ONE’S ROPE, BACK TO THE WALL....
29. Значение идиомы eat one out of house and home[eat one out of house and home] {v. phr.} 1. To eat so much as tocause economic hardship. Our teenaged sons are so hungry all thetime that they may soon eat us out of house and home. 2. To overstayone’s welcome. We love Bob and Jane very much, but after two weekswe started to feel […]...
30. Фразовый глагол wear out (1) – перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: wear out (1) Перевод: изнашиваться Пример: Julie wore out her shoes visiting the city. Джули износила туфли, пока была в городе....
31. Значение идиомы up in the air[up in the air] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. {informal} In great angeror excitement. My father went straight up in the air when he heardI damaged the car. The Jones family are all up in the air becausethey are taking a trip around the world. Compare: HIT THE CEILING, BLOW A FUSE. 2. also [in […]...
32. Значение идиомы in any case[in any case] also [in any event] or [at all events] {adv. phr.} 1.No matter what happens: surely; without fail; certainly; anyhow;anyway. It may rain tomorrow, but we are going home in any case. I may not go to Europe, but in any event, I will visit you during thesummer. 2. Regardless of anything else; […]...
33. Значение идиомы what’s the big idea[what’s the big idea] or [what’s the idea] {informal} What is thepurpose; what do you have in mind; why did you do that; what are youdoing; how dare you. – Often used to question someone or somethingthat is not welcome. The Smith family painted their house red, white, and blue. What’s the big idea? What’s […]...
34. Значение идиомы afraid of one’s shadow[afraid of one’s shadow] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Scared of small or imaginary things; very easily frightened; jumpy; nervous. Mrs. Smith won’t stay alone in her house at night; she is afraid of her own shadow. Johnny cries whenever he must say hello to an adult; he is afraid of his own shadow....
35. Значение идиомы beg the question[beg the question] {v. phr.}, {literary} To accept as true something that is still being argued about, before it is proved true; avoid or not answer a question or problem. The girls asked Miss Smith if they should wear formal dresses to the party; Miss Smith said they were begging the question because they didn’t […]...
36. Значение идиомы tell on[tell on] {v.} 1. To tire; wear out; make weak. The ten-milehike told on Bill. 2. {informal} To tell someone about another’swrong or naughty acts. – Used mainly by children. Andy hit a littlegirl and John told the teacher on Andy. If you hit me, I’ll tellMother on you....
37. Значение идиомы go out of business[go out of business] {v. phr.} To cease functioning as a commercialenterprise. The windows of the store are all boarded up becausethey went out of business....
38. Значение идиомы look up to[look up to] {v.} To think of as a good example to copy;honor; respect. Mr. Smith had taught for many years, and all thestudents looked up to him. Young children look up to older ones, so older children should be good examples....
39. Значение идиомы God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb[God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb] {literary} A person who isalready helpless will not have more trouble; you will not have moretrouble than you can bear. After Mr. Smith lost his job, theSmith’s house caught fire, but the fire was put out before much harmwas done. Mr. Smith said, “God tempers the wind […]...
40. Значение идиомы make out[make out] {v.} 1. To write the facts asked for ; fill out. The teacher made outthe report cards and gave them to the students to take home. Mrs. Smith gave the clerk in the store some money and the clerk made out areceipt. 2. To see, hear, or understand by trying hard. It wasdark, […]...