Значение идиомы work off

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1. Значение идиомы work out[work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод сленгового выражения work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off Сленговое выражение: work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off груб. Перевод: усердно трудиться, много работать Пример: You’ve been working your ass off ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы work on[work on] also [work upon] {v.} 1. Have an effect on; influence. Some pills work on the nerves and make people feel more relaxed. 2.To try to influence or convince. Senator Smith worked on the othercommittee members to vote for the bill....
4. Значение идиомы work into[work into] {v.} 1. Force into little by little. John worked hisfoot into the boot by pushing and pulling. 2. Put into; mix into. Mary worked some blue into the rug she was weaving....
5. Man takes the ferry home from workJohn Smith lived in Staten Island, New York and worked in Manhattan. He had to take the ferryboat home every night. One evening, he got down to the ferry and found there was a wait for the next boat, so John decided to stop at a nearby tavern. Before long he was feeling no pain. ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы work up[work up] {v.} 1. To stir up; arouse; excite. I can’t work upany interest in this book. He worked up a sweat weeding thegarden. 2. To develop; originate. He worked up an interesting plotfor a play....
7. Different Work StylesBefore I started my new job, I didn’t know that I would be working so closely with another employee of the company. I was used to a lot of Autonomy in my last job, and I have always been Self-directed. I didn’t need Close supervision and the boss never had to worry about me Slacking ... Читать далее...
8. Preferring Different Work StylesHugo: How do you like working with Leo? Is it Working out? Melissa: No, it’s not. Our Work styles completely Clash and we Butt heads at every turn. Hugo: Really? I thought you were Partnered up because you Complemented each other’s Strengths. Melissa: Yeah, but that doesn’t mean we can work well together. I’m Collaborative ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова waistWaist — талия Перевод слова Waist measurements — объем талии a slender waist — тонкая талия waist belt — поясной ремень, портупея She wore a belt around her Waist. Она повязывала пояс вокруг талии. He put his arm around her Waist. Он обнял ее за талию. He has a narrow Waist and broad shoulders. У ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод идиомы work one’s way up / to the top, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: work one’s way up / to the top Перевод: продвигаться по службе, продвигаться (по служебной лестнице) Пример: He started as an office junior and worked his way up through the company to become a director. Он начал работу в офисе как начинающий, и продвинулся в компании до директора....
11. Перевод идиомы do wonders / work wonders, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: do wonders / work wonders Перевод: творить чудеса; приносить отличные результаты Пример: If you begin to do some exercise it will do wonders for your health. Если ты начнешь хотя бы немного заниматься физическими упражнениями, это принесет огромную пользу твоему здоровью....
12. Значение идиомы sit-up[sit-up] {n.} A vigorous exercise in which the abdominal musclesare strengthened by locking one’s feet in a fastening device andsitting up numerous times. Do a few sit-ups if you want to reduceyour waist....
13. Значение идиомы work[work] See: ALL IN A DAY’S WORK, ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK ADULL BOY, AT WORK, BUSY WORK, IN THE WORKS, MAKE SHORT WORK OF, MANYHANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK, SHOOT THE WORKS, THE WORKS, IN THE WORKS....
14. Значение идиомы all in a day’s work[all in a day’s work] or [all in the day’s work] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Unpleasant or bad but to be expected; not harder than usual; not unusual. Keeping ants away from a picnic lunch is all in the day’s work. When the car had a flat tire, Father said that it was all in a ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы at work[at work] {adj, phr.} Busy at a job; doing work. The teacher was soon hard at work correcting that day’s test. Jim is at work on his car....
16. Пословица / поговорка a little hard work never killed anyone / a little work never hurt anyone — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: a little hard work never killed anyone / a little work never hurt anyone Перевод: небольшой труд еще никому не навредил Пример: The mother said that a little hard work never hurt anyone and asked her son to clean the kitchen. Мать сказала, что немного труда еще никому не вредило, и попросила ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы worked up[worked up] also [wrought up] {adj.}, {literary} Feeling strongly;excited; angry; worried. Mary was all worked up about the exam. John got worked up when they blamed him for losing the game. Compare: ON EDGE....
18. Значение идиомы saw wood[saw wood] also {Southern} [saw gourds] {v. phr.}, {slang} Tobreathe loudly through the nose while sleeping; snore. John wassawing wood. In Alabama a boy who snores saws gourds....
19. Значение идиомы many hands make light work[many hands make light work] If many people work together, even ahard job becomes easier. — A proverb. Come on boys, many hands makelight work. If we work together, we can finish painting the barn....
20. Значение идиомы make short work of[make short work of] {v. phr.} To finish rapidly. The cat madeshort work of the baby rabbit. Tim was anxious to get to themovies so he made short work of his homework....
21. Значение идиомы busy work[busy work] {n.} Work that is done not to do or finish anything important, but just to keep busy. When the teacher finished all she had to say it was still a half hour before school was over. So she gave the class a test for busy work....
22. Значение идиомы carry on[carry on] {v.} 1. To work at; be busy with; manage. Bill and his father carried on a hardware business. Mr. Jones and Mr. Smith carried on a long correspondence with each other. 2. To keep doing as before; continue. After his father died, Bill carried on with the business. The colonel told the soldiers ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова angerAnger — гнев, злость Перевод слова In anger — в гневе, в ярости fit of anger — приступ гнева to leash one’s anger — сдерживать свой гнев ‘It’s a lie!’ he shouted in Anger. ‘Это ложь! — закричал он в гневе. You could hear the Anger in his voice. Я мог слышать гнев в его ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы work one’s fingers to the bone[work one’s fingers to the bone] {v. phr.} To work very hard. «Ihave to work my fingers to the bone for a measly pittance of asalary,» Fred complained....
25. Значение идиомы out of work[out of work] {adv. phr.} Having no income-producing job;unemployed. When too many people are out of work, it is a sign thatthe economy is in a recession....
26. Перевод идиомы have someone’s work cut out (for someone), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have someone’s work cut out (for someone) Перевод: что-либо очень трудное, что нужно сделать Пример: You’ll have your work cut out to beat the champion. Непросто тебе будет победить этого чемпиона. There is a lot for Bob to do. He has his work cut out for him. Бобу нужно многое выполнить. Ему придется сильно ... Читать далее...
27. Фразовый глагол work out (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: work out (2) Перевод: находить решение, ответ, делать подсчеты Пример: We worked out our personal differences and now we’re getting on very well. Мы уладили наши расхождения во взглядах, и теперь мы неплохо ладим....
28. Stop being late to workTom had this problem of getting up late in the morning and was always late for work. His boss was mad at him and threatened to fire him if he didn’t do something about it. So Tom went to his doctor who gave him a pill and told him to take it before he went ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы work in[work in] {v.} 1. To rub in. The nurse told Mary to put somecream on her skin and to work it in gently with her fingers. 2. Toslip in; mix in; put in; When Mary was planning the show, sheworked a part in for her friend Susan....
30. Значение идиомы knock on wood[knock on wood] {v. phr.} To knock on something made of wood tokeep from having bad luck. — Many people believe that you will havebad luck if you talk about good luck or brag about something, unlessyou knock on wood; often used in a joking way. Charles said, «Ihaven’t been sick all winter.» Grandfather said, ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы against the grain[against the grain] {adv. phr.} 1. Across rather than with the direction of the fibers. He sandpapered the wood against the grain. 2. So as to annoy or trouble, or to cause anger or dislike. — Usually follows «go». His coarse and rude ways went against the grain with me. It went against the grain ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы leg work[leg work] {n.}, {informal} The physical end of a project, such asthe typing of research reports; the physical investigating of acriminal affair; the carrying of books to and from libraries; etc. Joe, my research assistant, does a lot of leg work for me....
33. Значение идиомы all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy[all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy] Too much hard work without time out for play or enjoyment is not good for anyone. — A proverb. Bill’s mother told him to stop studying and to go out and play, because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy....
34. Пословица / поговорка many hands make light work — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: many hands make light work Перевод: когда рук много, работа спорится Пример: Many hands make light work and when the three men worked together they were able to quickly finish moving the furniture. Когда рук много, работа спорится, и когда трое мужчин взялись вместе за работу, они смогли быстро передвинуть мебель....
35. Значение идиомы ease off[ease off] or [ease up] {v.} To make or become less nervous; relax;work easier. When the boss realized that John had been overworking, he eased off his load. With success and prosperity, Mr. Smith wasable to ease off. Compare: LET UP....
36. Types of People at WorkRaul: Thanks for Showing me around on my first day. Ursula: It’s no problem. I want to give you The lay of the land and tell you about the people you’ll be working with. For instance, that’s Julie over there. She’s really nice, but she’s also a Perfectionist. If you ever work with her, remember ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод идиомы all in a day’s work, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: all in a day’s work Перевод: часть чего-либо ожидаемого; что-либо обыденное, привычное, естественное Пример: It was all in a day’s work when the firefighters rescued the cat. Спасение кошки было частью работы пожарников....
38. Фразовый глагол work out (3) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: work out (3) Перевод: хорошо удаваться, благополучно закончиться Пример: I am glad your new catering business is working out. Я рад, что твое новое предприятие общественного питания имеет успех....
39. Work this outTHIS IS SCARY BUT IT REALLY WORKS. DON’T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!!! It only takes 30 seconds. Work this out as you read. Don’t read the bottom until you have worked it out.!!! 1. First of all, pick the number of days a week that you would like to go out to dinner. 2. ... Читать далее...
40. Volunteer WorkSome people say that it’s Civic duty to «give back» to your community. That’s true but for me, I want to do some Volunteer work so that I can feel useful. I’ve been working at the same job for years and it’s not at all Rewarding. Yes, I Make good money, but I never feel ... Читать далее...