Значение идиомы worse for wear

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1. 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 ... Читать далее...
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. ... Читать далее...
3. 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 ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы go from bad to worse[go from bad to worse] {adv. phr.} To change from a bad position orcondition to a worse one; become worse. Dick’s typing went from badto worse when he was tired. Jack’s conduct in school has gone frombad to worse. Compare: OUT OF THE PRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE....
5. Значение идиомы wear out one’s welcome[wear out one’s welcome] {v. phr.}, {informal} To visit somewheretoo long or come back too often so that you are not welcome any more. The Smith children have worn out their welcome at our house becausethey never want to go home. This hot weather has worn out itswelcome with us....
6. Значение идиомы for the worse[for the worse] {adj. phr.} or {adv. phr.} For something that isworse or not as good, with a worse result. He bought a new car butit turned out to be for the worse. The sick man’s conditionchanged for the worse. Compare: TAKE A TURN. Contrast: FOR THEBETTER....
7. Значение идиомы for better or worse[for better or worse] or [for better or for worse] {adv. phr.} 1.With good or bad effect, depending on how one looks at the matter. The historian did justice, for better or worse, to the careers ofseveral famous men. 2. Under any eventuality; forever; always. Alex and Masha decided to leave Moscow and come to ... Читать далее...
8. 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 ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы bark worse than one’s bite[bark worse than one’s bite] {informal} Sound or speech more frightening or worse than your actions. The small dog barks savagely, but his bark is worse than his bite. The boss sometimes talks roughly to the men, but they know that his bark is worse than his bite. She was always scolding her children, but ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова worseWorse — худший, хуже Перевод слова Much worse — намного хуже not a penny the worse — нисколько не хуже to take a turn for the worse — измениться к худшему Worse cannot happen. Ничего худшего не может случиться. He became a lot Worse. Ему стало намного хуже. If she’s Worse in the morning, I’ll ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод идиомы go from bad to worse, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: go from bad to worse Перевод: становиться хуже, ухудшаться Пример: Things are going from bad to worse in our company. Дела в нашей компании становятся все хуже....
12. Перевод идиомы for better or worse, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: for better or worse Перевод: к лучшему или худшему, в зависимости от того, как, с какой стороны посмотреть на что-либо Пример: For better or worse I have decided to quit my job and move to Brazil. Хорошо или плохо, но я решил бросить свою работу и переехать в Бразилию....
13. 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....
14. 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....
15. 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 ... Читать далее...
16. 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 ... Читать далее...
17. 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....
18. 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....
19. 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....
20. 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....
21. Пословица / поговорка one’s bark is worse than one’s bite — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: one’s bark is worse than one’s bite Перевод: лает, но не кусает; от него (от нее и т. д.) больше шума, чем вреда; больше бранится, чем на самом деле сердится Пример: The supervisor was always threatening to fire anyone who was late but he never did anything. His bark was worse than ... Читать далее...
22. 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....
23. 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....
24. 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 ... Читать далее...
25. 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. ... Читать далее...
26. 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....
27. 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. ... Читать далее...
28. 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....
29. 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....
30. 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 ... Читать далее...
31. 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 ... Читать далее...
32. 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....
33. 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....
34. Значение идиомы have an eye on[have an eye on] or [have one’s eye on] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. Tolook at or think about ; have a wish for; have as anaim. I bought ice cream, but Jimmy had his eye on some candy. John has his eye on a scholarship so he can go to college. Compare:IN MIND. 2. See: ... Читать далее...
35. You might be a redneck if 09You might be a redneck if… Your wife’s job requires her to wear an orange vest. You’ve ever worn a tube top to a wedding. Bikers back down from your momma. You were shooting pool when your kids were born. Your favorite Christmas present was a painting on black velvet. You think that Dom Perignon ... Читать далее...
36. Перевод слова favoriteFavorite — любимый, излюбленный Перевод слова Dial your favorite program — найди свою любимую программу favorite diversion — любимое развлечение favorite menu options — наиболее часто используемые разделы меню Her Favorite color is blue. Ее любимый цвет — голубой. July is my Favorite month. Июль — это мой любимый месяц. He put $20 on the ... Читать далее...
37. A school teacher injured his back and had to wearA school teacher injured his back and had to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. It fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. On the first day of the term, still with the cast under his shirt, he found himself assigned to the toughest students in school. ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы Roman collar[Roman collar] {n.} The high, plain, white collar worn by priestsand clergymen. The man with the Roman collar is the newEpiscopalian preacher. Many Protestant churches do not requiretheir ministers to wear Roman collars....
39. Значение идиомы look sharp[look sharp] {v.} To be alert; be very attentive; keep a closewatch. It pays to look sharp in traffic. The guide told us tolook sharp because there were rattlesnakes around....
40. Значение идиомы scrounge around[scrounge around] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To search for an objectaimlessly without having one clearly in mind. I don’t know what’sthe matter with him, he is just scrounging around all day long. 2. Tolook around for a way to get a free drink or a free meal. Sue andher husband are so broke they never ... Читать далее...