Значение идиомы window dressing

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1. Значение идиомы launch window [launch window] {n.}, {Space English}, {informal} 1. A period oftime when the line-up of planets, Sun, and Moon are such as to makefavorable conditions for a specific space launch. The... ...
2. Перевод слова window Window – окно Перевод слова First-floor window – окно первого этажа half window – полуокно to jump out of a window – выпрыгивать из окна She opened a Window to... ...
3. Перевод слова influential Influential – влиятельный Перевод слова Influential man – влиятельный человек influential middleman – влиятельный посредник considerations influential in – соображения важные для influential parameters – определяющие параметры I resolved to... ...
4. Selecting Window Treatments [doorbell rings] Otto: Hi, I’m Otto from Windows-R-Us. I’m here to show you the Window treatment options we offer and to take Measurements for Installation if you decide to order... ...
5. Перевод слова conceal Conceal – скрывать, утаивать Перевод слова To conceal one’s name – скрывать свое настоящее имя conceal a criminal – скрывать преступника conceal an act – скрывать поступок She Conceals her... ...
6. The young lady admired the watch in the store window The young lady admired the watch in the store window every time she walked by it. She finally entered the shop one day and said, “Just how much is that... ...
7. Перевод слова fancy Fancy – воображение, фантазия; причудливый, необычный; нравиться, любить Перевод слова To have a lively fancy – иметь живое воображение the power of fancy – сила воображения fancy picture – фантастическая... ...
8. Вид из окна/ View From The Window На английском языке Перевод на русский язык View From The Window Вид из окна In my age nobody chooses where to live. Someone’s windows look out on a park, someone’s... ...
9. Значение идиомы strike one’s fancy [strike one’s fancy] {v. phr.} To please one’s predilections;appeal to one. The red tie with the yellow dragon on it happened tostrike my fancy, so I bought it....
10. Значение идиомы fancy pants [fancy pants] {n.}, {slang} A man or boy who wears clothes that aretoo nice or acts like a woman or girl; sissy. The first time theysaw him in his new... ...
11. Значение идиомы be on to [be on to] {v. phr.} To understand the motives of someone; not be deceived. Jack keeps telling us how wealthy his family is, but we are on to him....
12. Dressing Appropriately for an Event Patricia: Hey, look at you! You’re all Decked out. What’s the occasion? Renaud: I’m going to the Ortegas’s party. Aren’t you? Patricia: Yeah, but I’m not getting all Dolled up... ...
13. Значение идиомы footloose and fancy-free [footloose and fancy-free] {adj. phr.} Free and free to do what onewants. Ron is a merry bachelor and seems toenjoy greatly being footloose and fancy-free....
14. Значение идиомы dig down [dig down] {v.}, {slang} To spend your own money. The school let the club use the bus and driver free for their trip, but they had to dig down to... ...
15. Значение идиомы for real [for real ] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Not practice or play;earnest, real, serious. The war games were over now. This battlewas for real....
16. Значение идиомы level with [level with] {v. phr.} To tell someone the truth; not engage inlies and subterfuge. “You can level with me,” his father said. “Didyou break that window?”...
17. Значение идиомы in Dutch [in Dutch] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In trouble. George got in Dutchwith his father when he broke a window. John was in Dutch with hismother because he tore his new jacket....
18. Значение идиомы let sleeping dogs lie [let sleeping dogs lie] Do not make angry and causetrouble or danger; do not make trouble if you do not have to. – Aproverb. Don’t tell Father that you broke... ...
19. Значение идиомы in for [in for] {prep.}, {informal} Unable to avoid; sure to get. Thenaughty puppy was in for a spanking. On Christmas morning we arein for some surprises. We saw Father looking angrily... ...
20. Значение идиомы devil to pay [devil to pay] {n. phr.} Great trouble. – Used after “the”. There’ll be the devil to pay when the teacher finds out who broke the window. When Jim wrecked his... ...
21. Значение идиомы like father, like son [like father, like son] A son is usually like his father in the wayhe acts. – A proverb. Frank’s father has been on the city council;he is now the mayor,... ...
22. Перевод слова real Real – реальный, настоящий, действительный Перевод слова Real events – реальные события real life – действительность real gold – настоящее золото the real reason – истинная причина She’s a Real... ...
23. Earn it hiking A father came home from a long business trip to find his son riding a very fancy new 10 speed bike. “Where did you get the money for the bike?... ...
24. Значение идиомы lose oneself [lose oneself] {v. phr.} 1. To go wrong; miss your way; becomeunable to find the right direction. Fred lost himself in theconfusion of downtown Boston streets. 2. To conceal yourself;... ...
25. Значение идиомы cluck and grunt [cluck and grunt] {n.}, {slang}, {avoid it in restaurants} The familiar restaurant dish of ham and eggs; since ham is made of pork and eggs come from hens. “I am... ...
26. Значение идиомы Father’s Day [Father’s Day] {n.} The third Sunday in June set aside especiallyto honor fathers whether living or dead. The children gave nicepresents to their father on Father’s Day....
27. Значение идиомы in the clouds [in the clouds] {adj. phr.} Far from real life; in dreams; infancy; in thought. When Alice agreed to marry Jim, Jim went home inthe clouds. – Often used with “head”,... ...
28. This fellow comes to confession This fellow comes to confession. “Father, he said, forgive me for I have sinned.” The priest asked, “What did you do, my son?” “I lusted,” the fellow replied. “Tell me... ...
29. Значение идиомы gloss over [gloss over] {v.} To try to make what is wrong or bad seem right ornot important; try to make a thing look easy; pretend about; hide. Billy broke a window... ...
30. Значение идиомы top banana [top banana] or [top dog] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The head of anybusiness or organization; the most influential or most prestigiousperson in an establishment. Who’s the top banana in this outfit?... ...
31. Значение идиомы big wheel [big wheel] {n.}, {informal} An influential or important person who has the power to do things and has connections in high places. Uncle Ferdinand is a big wheel in Washington;... ...
32. 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... ...
33. Значение идиомы leave hanging [leave hanging] or [leave hanging in the air] {v. phr.} To leaveundecided or unsettled. Because the committee could not decide on atime and place, the matter of the spring dance... ...
34. Можно ли разделять инфинитив в английском языке Инфинитив – это такая форма глагола, которая может следовать сразу за модальным глаголом. I should Go now. Мне нужно идти. We will Wait. Мы подождем. Также инфинитив может принимать To.... ...
35. Значение идиомы take a shine to [take a shine to] {v. phr.}, {slang} To have or show a quick likingfor. He took a shine to his new teacher the very first day. Compare: TAKE A FANCY... ...
36. Значение идиомы rap one’s knuckles [rap one’s knuckles] {v. phr.} To scold or punish. The principalrapped our knuckles for cheating on the test. If you talk back toDad, you’ll get your knuckles rapped. The club... ...
37. Значение идиомы carry weight [carry weight] {n.} To be influential; have significance and/or clout; impress. A letter of recommendation from a full professor carries more weight than a letter from an assistant professor....
38. Wooden back houses This joke has been done 50 (yes, 50) years ago by my father-in-law. First, a little background: He lived in a small village, north-west of Quebec City along the St-Laurent... ...
39. Значение идиомы a bit [a bit] {n., informal} A small amount; some. There’s no sugar in the sugar bowl, but you may find a bit in the bag. If the ball had hit the... ...
40. A Jewish boy was walking with his girlfriend A Jewish boy was walking with his girlfriend on the grounds of his father’s house. His father was a successful doctor, and was carrying out a circumcision in the on-site... ...