S
Американские идиомы на букву "S"
Русский перевод (значение), часть речи, примеры использования, видео-уроки, произношение
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В разделе S:
[shut-eye] {n.}, {slang}
Сон, дремота.
It's very late. We'd better get some shut-eye.
I'm going to get some shut-eye before the game.
Ср.: [FORTY WINKS].
[shut up] {v.}
1. {informal} Прекращать разговоры.
Little Ruthie told Father about his birthday surprise before Mother could shut her up.
- Часто используется в качестве команды; обычно […]
[sick and tired] {adj.}
Чувствующий сильную антипатию к чему-л. повторяющемуся или продолжающемуся слишком долго; рассерженный; раздраженный.
* /Jane […]
[sight for sore eyes] {n. phr.}, {informal}
Нечто желанное: вид, образ, зрелище, и т.д.
After our long, dusty hike, the pond was a sight for sore eyes.
"Jack! You're a sight for sore eyes!"
[signed, sealed, and delivered] {adj. phr.}
Законченный; завершенный; в завершенном состоянии.
* /"How is the campus renovation plan for the governor's office coming along?" the dean of the college asked. […]
[sing a different tune] или [whistle a different tune] также [sing a new tune] {v. phr.}, {informal}
Говорить или действовать противоположным образом; противоречить сказанному […]
[sit in] {v.}
1. Быть членом чего-л., принимать участие.
We're having a conference and we'd like you to sit in.
also [sit in on]: To be a member of; participate in.
We want you to sit in on the meeting.
2. […]
[sit tight] {v. phr.}, {informal}
Не двигаться; стоять на месте. — Часто используется как приказ.
Sit tight; I'll be ready to go in a few minutes.
The doctor said to sit tight until he arrived.
[…]
[sitting pretty] {adj.}, {slang}
Находящийся в удачном положении.
The new library is sitting pretty because a wealthy woman gave it $10,000 worth of reference books.
* /Mr. Jones was sitting pretty until his […]
[sit up and take notice] {v. phr.}, {informal}
Весьма удивляться услышанной новости.
Grace had never impressed her teachers. Hearing that she had won the essay contest made them sit up and take notice.
* /George's […]