Английские слова, начинающиеся на a - страница 1

phrase

Much

Примеры использования:

The new law met with a good deal of opposition at the local level., i should start by saying i have…

idiom

An extremely difficult or serious type of something

Примеры использования:

A devil of a mess/problem, we had the devil of a job/time trying to find this place!

phrase

To be the best or much better than other people at a particular activity

Примеры использования:

When it comes to mathematics, he's in a different class from his peers., as a player, she's in a di…

Common and not special

Примеры использования:

Plastic toys like this are a dime a dozen.

phrase

Very common and of no particular value.

Примеры использования:

Experts in this field are a dime a dozen

noun

A person who has no need of, or ability to use, a possession that would be of use or value to others, but who prevents others from having it.

Примеры использования:

What a dog in the manger you must be!

idiom

Someone who keeps something that they do not want in order to prevent someone else from getting it

idiom

Not conscious of what is happening around you because other thoughts are filling your mind

Примеры использования:

I didn't hear what you were saying - i was in a dream.

idiom

Criticisms of or warnings to a particular person that have no effect on that person

Примеры использования:

I've told him that he's heading for trouble, but he doesn't listen - it's just water off a duck's b…

adjective

A small number, not many, or not enough (of something)

Примеры использования:

He is one of the few (people) i can trust to keep a secret., i’m going to the supermarket to get a …

idiom

Strong control

Примеры использования:

Reforming these young offenders will require a firm hand.

idiom

Someone who is uncomfortable in a specific situation

Примеры использования:

I felt like a fish out of water at my new school.

verb

To repair or adjust something

Примеры использования:

I’ll fix that broken chair today., i need to fix my hair., let’s fix a date for our next meeting., …

idiom

An amount of money that seems to be a lot

Примеры использования:

Getting the car fixed will cost a small fortune.

verb

To become aware of or understand a situation

Примеры использования:

He realized the store would be closing in a few minutes., [ + (that) clause ] suddenly i realized (…

idiom

An especially good or lucky thing or person that comes to you

phrase

A large amount.

Примеры использования:

I don't know a great deal about politics

phrase

Much

Примеры использования:

The new law met with a good deal of opposition at the local level., i should start by saying i have…

idiom

Said to mean that everyone enjoyed themselves

idiom

To a very great degree or extent

phrase

A large amount.

Примеры использования:

I don't know a great deal about politics

idiom

To enjoy or do something a lot

Примеры использования:

He's a great one for getting other people to do his work for him!

idiom

A very small distance or amount

Примеры использования:

His finger was within a hair's breadth of touching the alarm., she came within a hair's breadth of …

idiom

A lot of something

Примеры использования:

I've got a whole heap of work to do.

idiom

To help someone

Примеры использования:

These tax cuts will give industry a helping hand.

phrasal verb

To stay in a safe place, often as a way of escape

Примеры использования:

While writing his book, he holed up for a year at a cabin in the woods.

idiom

To be very funny

Примеры использования:

He's an absolute hoot.

idiom

To be able to laugh at jokes or tricks about you

Примеры использования:

Don't be mad - can't you take a joke?