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Значение идиомы weigh one’s words

[weigh one’s words] {v. phr.} To choose your words carefully; becareful to use the right words.

When a teacher explains aboutreligion, he must weigh his words because his pupils may be of severaldifferent faiths.

When old Mr. Jones talked to the students aboutbecoming teachers, he spoke slowly, weighing his words.

In adebate, a political candidate has little time to weigh his words, andmay say something foolish.


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  1. Перевод идиомы weigh one’s words, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: weigh one’s words Перевод: быть осторожным в выборе слов Пример: You should weigh your words carefully before you tell your boss what you want. Тебе следует внимательно подумать о том, что ты хочешь сказать своему начальнику, перед тем, как говорить с ним....
  2. Значение идиомы weigh in [weigh in] {v.} 1a. To take the weight of; weigh. The man at theairport counter weighed in our bags and took our plane tickets. Adoctor weighed in the wrestlers. 1b. To have yourself or somethingthat you own weighed. – Often used with “at”. I weighed in at 100pounds on the scale today. We took our […]...
  3. Перевод слова weigh Weigh – взвешивать, весить Перевод слова To weigh heavily – иметь большое значение weigh out – отвешивать, развешивать to weigh evidence – оценить доказательства She Weighs herself every morning. Она взвешивается каждое утро. The butcher Weighed the chicken. Мясник взвесил курицу. How much do you Weigh? Сколько вы весите?...
  4. Значение идиомы weigh down [weigh down] also [weight down] 1. To make heavy; cause to go downor bend with weight; overload. The evergreens are weighed down bythe deep snow. – Often used with “with” or “by”. There are so manychildren in the back seat that they are weighing down the back of thecar. 2a. To overload with care or […]...
  5. Значение идиомы weigh on [weigh on] or [weigh upon] {v.} 1. To be a weight or pressure on;be heavy on. The pack weighed heavily on the soldier’s back. 2. Tomake sad or worried; trouble; disturb; upset. Sadness weighed onMary’s heart when her kitten died. John’s wrongdoing weighed uponhis conscience. The teacher’s advice weighed upon Tom’s mind. 3.To be a […]...
  6. Значение идиомы swallow one’s words [swallow one’s words] 1. To speak unclearly; fail to put enoughbreath into your words. Phyllis was hard to understand because sheswallowed her words. 2. See: EAT ONE’S WORDS....
  7. Значение идиомы take the words out of one’s mouth [take the words out of one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say what anotheris just going to say; to put another’s thought into words. “Let’sgo to the beach tomorrow.” “You took the words right out of my mouth;I was thinking of that.” I was going to suggest a movie, but shetook the words out of my […]...
  8. Значение идиомы words of one syllable [words of one syllable] {n. phr.} Language that makes the meaningvery clear; simple, or frank language. – Usually used after “in”. Mary explained the job to Ann in words of one syllable so that shewould be sure to understand. Some people say that John is cute andmischievous, but in words of one syllable, he’s just […]...
  9. Значение идиомы in so many words [in so many words] {adv. phr.} 1. In those exact words. Hehinted that he thought we were foolish but did not say so in so manywords. 2. or [in no uncertain terms] In an outspoken way; plainly;directly. I told him in so many words that he was crazy. Bobwas very late for their date, and […]...
  10. Значение идиомы mince words [mince words] {v. phr.} To choose words carefully for the sake ofpoliteness or deception. I like people who speak frankly andtruthfully without mincing words....
  11. Значение идиомы eat one’s words [eat one’s words] also [swallow one’s words] {v. phr.} To take backsomething you have said; admit something is not true. John hadcalled Harry a coward, but the boys made him eat his words after Harrybravely fought a big bully. Compare: EAT CROW....
  12. Значение идиомы talk down [talk down] {v.} 1. To make silent by talking louder orlonger. Sue tried to give her ideas, but the other girls talked herdown. Compare: SHOUT DOWN. To use words or ideas that are tooeasy. The speaker talked down to the students, and they werebored....
  13. Значение идиомы dark horse [dark horse] {n.}, {informal} A political candidate little known to the general voting public; a candidate who was not expected to run. Every once in a while a dark horse candidate gets elected President....
  14. Значение идиомы talk into [talk into] {v.} 1. To get to agree to; make decide on by talking; persuade to. – Used with averbal noun. Bob talked us into walking home with him. Compare:TALK OVER. Contrast TALK OUT OF. 2. To cause to be in or to getinto by talking. You talked us into this mess. Now get us […]...
  15. Значение идиомы actions speak louder than words [actions speak louder than words] What you do shows your character better and is more important than what you say. – A proverb. John promised to help me, but he didn’t. Actions speak louder than words. Joe is very quiet, but actions speak louder than words. He is the best player on the team....
  16. Значение идиомы mark one’s words [mark one’s words] {v. phr.} To pay close attention to what onesays; an emphatic expression indicating prophecy. “It willcertainly rain tomorrow,” he said. “Mark my words.”...
  17. Значение идиомы word [word] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, AS GOOD AS ONE’S WORD, BY WORD OF MOUTH, EAT ONE’S WORDS, FROM THE WORD “GO”, GET A WORD IN, GET THE MESSAGE or GET THE WORD, HANG ON THE WORDS OF, IN BRIEF or INA WORD, IN SO MANY WORDS, LAST WORD, MAN OF FEW WORDS, MAN […]...
  18. Значение идиомы put words into one’s mouth [put words into one’s mouth] {v. phr.} To say without proof thatanother person has certain feelings or opinions; claim a stand or anidea is another’s without asking; speak for another without right. When he said “John here is in favor of the idea.” I told him not toput words in my mouth....
  19. Перевод идиомы (not) in so many words, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: (not) in so many words Перевод: (не) совсем верно, (не) вполне так, (не) подробно Пример: My teacher told me about the problems in our class but not in so many words. Мой учитель рассказал мне о проблемах в нашем классе, но не очень подробно....
  20. Перевод идиомы at a loss for words, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: at a loss for words Перевод: быть не в состоянии говорить; не знать, что сказать Пример: I was at a loss for words when I met my friend after many years. Я и слова не мог вымолвить, когда встретил своего друга после стольких многих лет....
  21. Перевод идиомы in other words, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: in other words Перевод: другими словами Пример: In other words, if I don’t finish the assignment by Wednesday I will not pass the course. Другими словами, если я не выполню задание до среды, мне не зачтут этот курс....
  22. Перевод идиомы twist someone’s words around, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: twist someone’s words around Перевод: неправильно пересказать, перефразировать чьи-либо слова Пример: The supervisor twisted my words around when he repeated my complaint to the manager. Надзиратель неправильно пересказал мои слова, когда он передавал мою жалобу менеджеру....
  23. Перевод идиомы put words in(to) someone’s mouth, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put words in(to) someone’s mouth Перевод: высказываться за другого, выдавать свое мнение за мнение другого человека, вкладывать свои слова в чужие уста Пример: The man always puts words into his wife’s mouth which makes her angry. Этот мужчина всегда пытается говорить за свою жену, из-за чего она злится....
  24. Перевод идиомы take the words out of someone’s mouth, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take the words out of someone’s mouth Перевод: сказать то, что вертелось у другого на языке, что другой собирался сказать Пример: The man took the words out of my mouth when he answered the question. Этот человек сказал то, что вертелось у меня на языке, когда он отвечал на вопрос....
  25. Значение идиомы — and — [– and –] 1. – And is used between repeated words to show continuation or emphasis. When the children saw the beautiful Christmas tree they looked and looked. Old Mr. Bryan has known Grandfather for years and years, since they were boys. Billy dived to the bottom of the lake again and again, looking for […]...
  26. Значение идиомы man of few words [man of few words] {n. phr.} A man who doesn’t talk very much; aman who says only what is needed. The principal is a man of fewwords, but the pupils know what he wants....
  27. Mike Mooney, a Yankee was driving through the south Mike Mooney, a Yankee was driving through the south when he decided he wanted to buy a pig. He stopped at a pig farm and told the farmer he wanted to buy a 100 pound pig. The farmer nodded, walked out into the sty, bent over and picked up a pig by its tail with […]...
  28. Значение идиомы below the belt [below the belt] {adv. phr.} 1. In the stomach; lower than is legal in boxing. He struck the other boy below the belt. 2. {informal} In an unfair or cowardly way; against the rules of sportsmanship or justice; unsportingly; wrongly. It was hitting below the belt for Mr. Jones’s rival to tell people about a […]...
  29. Значение идиомы speak for [speak for] {v.} 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. Atthe meeting John spoke for the change in the rules. The othergirls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make arequest for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred and Charlie spoke for the […]...
  30. Значение идиомы hang on the words of [hang on the words of] also [hang on the lips of] {v. phr.} Tolisten very attentively to. Ann hangs on every word of her historyteacher and takes very careful notes. As he went on with hisspeech, his auditors, deeply interested, hung on his lips....
  31. Перевод слова candidate Candidate – кандидат, кандидатура Перевод слова Candidate for a degree – соискатель ученой степени presidential candidate – кандидат на пост президента leading candidate – лидирующий кандидат Is she a viable Candidate? Она реальный кандидат? The labour Candidate is in. Кандидат лейбористской партии прошел на выборах. Your Candidate has a slight lead. Ваш кандидат немного впереди....
  32. Значение идиомы slow down [slow down] {v. phr.} To go more slowly than usual. The road wasslippery, so Mr. Jones slowed down the car. Pat once could run amile in five minutes, but now that he’s older he’s slowing down. Compare: LET UP. STEP DOWN. Contrast: SPEED UP....
  33. Значение идиомы take it easy [take it easy] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. or [go easy] or [takethings easy] To go or act slowly, carefully, and gently. – Often usedwith “on”. Take it easy. The roads are icy. “Go easy,” saidBilly to the other boys carrying the table down the stairs. “Takeit easy on John and don’t scold him too much,” […]...
  34. Значение идиомы man of parts [man of parts] {n. phr.}, {literary} A man who has severaldifferent skills, talents, or qualities. The pianist is a man ofparts. He wrote the piece he played, and he also plays the organ andpaints well....
  35. Пословица / поговорка actions speak louder than words – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: actions speak louder than words Перевод: о человеке судят по его делам; не по словам судят, а по делам Пример: The politician promised to do many things but he never did anything. But actions speak louder than words and he lost the next election. Этот политик обещал много чего сделать, но ничего […]...
  36. Three Words Ben Franklin Crossed out of the Declaration of Independence “Franklin made only a few changes, some of which can be viewed written in his own hand on what Jefferson referred to as the’rough draft’ of the Declaration. (This remarkable document is at the Library of Congress and on its Web site.) The most important of his edits was small but resounding. He crossed out, […]...
  37. Ten pounds of pride A Texan bought a round of drinks for all in the bar and announced that his wife had just produced a typical Texas baby, weighing a whopping twenty pounds. “WOW!” was the response from everyone at the bar. Two weeks later the Texan returned to the bar. The bartender recognized him and asked, “Aren’t you […]...
  38. Значение идиомы get around [get around] {v.} 1a. To go to different places; move about. Mary’s father really gets around; Monday he was in Washington;Wednesday he was in Chicago; and today he is in New York. Fredbroke his leg, but he is able to get about on crutches. 1b. or [getabout] To become widely known especially by being talked […]...
  39. Значение идиомы straight from the shoulder [straight from the shoulder] {adv. phr.}, {informal} In an open andhonest way of speaking; without holding back anything because of fearor politeness or respect for someone’s feelings; frankly. Johnasked what he had done wrong. Bob told him straight from theshoulder. The candidate for Congress spoke out against hisopponent’s dishonesty straight from the shoulder. Contrast: PULLONE’S […]...
  40. Значение идиомы beat the drum [beat the drum] {v. phr.} To attract attention in order to advertise something or to promote someone, such as a political candidate. Mrs. Smith has been beating the drum in her town in order to get her husband elected mayor....
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