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1 doing
عَمَلٌ \ act: a deed; sth. done: Men judge us by our acts, not by our words. action: doing things: We want more action and less talk. activity: sth. one does; a form of work or play: Music and swimming are among our school activities. affair: a happening; event; action: The meeting was a noisy affair. appointment: the position for which sb. is chosen: I hope to get a government appointment. business: one’s work: My business is writing books. career: one’s job in life: What career shall I follow on leaving school? A business career?. deed: sth. done; an act: an evil deed. doing: (an) action: This damage was not my doing. Tell me about your doings in London. employment: work; activity: I am growing lazy for lack of employment. function: special work or duty: The function of an ear is to hear. job: regular employment: He has an office job. They lost their jobs when the factory closed, a piece of work I have several jobs to do in my garden. labour: hard work (esp. work with the hands; digging, lifting, carrying, etc.): Heavy labour is very tiring. occupation: employment; job: What is your occupation? Are you a teacher?. operation: the working of a machine or plan: The law is not yet in operation - it comes into operation next year. performance: (an act of) performing: Our team’s performance has been very good this year. There were seven performances of the play. post: a job with particular duties; an official position: He held the post of headmaster for ten years. profession: (used loosely, in a general sense) any work or job. thing: an action: You did the wrong thing. undertaking: a job that has been undertaken: a dangerous undertaking. work: doing or making sth.; sth. that needs doing; the opposite of rest and play: school work; office work; work in the home; a brain always at work (always busy), employment; a paid job He has left school and started work. I’m out of work (unemployed). Jane is at work (at her place of work), sth. sb. has made or done Writers have to sell their work. This crime was the work of a madman.. A work of art: the works of Shakespeare (his plays and poems; to be busy (for some good purpose) \ See Also نشاط (نَشاطٌ)، وظيفة (وَظيفَة) -
2 get into the way of (doing) something
to become accustomed to (not) doing; to get into / out of the habit of doing:يَعْتاد علىThey got into the way of waking up late when they were on holiday.
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3 get into the way of (doing) something
to become accustomed to (not) doing; to get into / out of the habit of doing:يَعْتاد علىThey got into the way of waking up late when they were on holiday.
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4 get out of the way of (doing) something
to become accustomed to (not) doing; to get into / out of the habit of doing:يَعْتاد علىThey got into the way of waking up late when they were on holiday.
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5 get out of the way of (doing) something
to become accustomed to (not) doing; to get into / out of the habit of doing:يَعْتاد علىThey got into the way of waking up late when they were on holiday.
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6 what are you etc doing with
1) why or how have you etc got:كيفَ حَصَلْتَ علىWhat are you doing with my umbrella?
2) what action are you etc taking about:ماذا تَفْعَلWhat are they doing with the children during the day if they're both working?
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7 be bent on doing sth
عَقَدَ العَزْمَ على \ be bent on doing sth.: to be determined to do sth.: He’s bent on visiting Paris.. set one’s heart on doing sth.: to be very eager to do sth.: My son has set his heart on becoming a doctor. -
8 set one’s heart on doing sth
عَقَدَ العَزْمَ على \ be bent on doing sth.: to be determined to do sth.: He’s bent on visiting Paris.. set one’s heart on doing sth.: to be very eager to do sth.: My son has set his heart on becoming a doctor. -
9 make a point of doing sth
تَوَخَّى \ make a point of doing sth.: to be careful to do sth., without fail: I make a point of visiting my father once a week. \ حَرِصَ عَلى \ make a point of doing sth.: to be careful to do sth., without fail: I make a point of visiting my father once a week. -
10 be in the middle of (doing) something
to be busily occupied doing something:في وَسَط، أثْناءPlease excuse my appearance. I was in the middle of washing my hair.
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11 be in the middle of (doing) something
to be busily occupied doing something:في وَسَط، أثْناءPlease excuse my appearance. I was in the middle of washing my hair.
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12 nothing doing!
an expression used to show a strong or emphatic refusal:تَعبير يُسْتَعْمَل عَن الرَّفْض البات"Would you like to go to the meeting instead of me?" "Nothing doing!"
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13 think twice about (doing) something
to be very careful about considering (doing) something:يُفَكِّر مَرَّتين، يَكونُ حَذِراI wouldn't think twice about sacking him.
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14 think twice about (doing) something
to be very careful about considering (doing) something:يُفَكِّر مَرَّتين، يَكونُ حَذِراI wouldn't think twice about sacking him.
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15 be bent on doing sth
نَوَى \ be bent on doing sth.: to be determined to do sth: He’s bent on visiting Paris.. be going to: (expressing a future action) to intend to; be about to: I’m going to buy a new car. intend: to plan; have as one’s purpose: What do you to intend to do with the money? I intend to buy a new car. mean: to intend: I didn’t mean to hurt you. propose: intend: I propose to travel by air. think about, think of: to consider (possible action): We are thinking about (or of) buying a new car. -
16 set one’s heart on doing sth
تَاقَ \ long: to have a strong wish (that may be difficult or impossible to fulfil): I’m longing to meet your famous son. He longs for a quiet home in the country. I long for the old days, when we were young and happy. look forward to sth.: to think with pleasure about a future event: I look forward to meeting you on Friday. set one’s heart on doing sth.: to be very eager to do sth.: My son has set his heart on becoming a doctor. -
17 make a point of doing sth
اِهْتَمَّ بِـ \ make a point of doing sth.: to be careful to do sth., without fail: I make a point of visiting my father once a week. see to: to attend to; deal with: My car needs repair -would you see to it, please?. \ See Also حَرِصَ عَلَى -
18 not dream of doing sth
لا يفكّر أبدًا بِـ \ not dream of doing sth.: to be strongly against; not to consider the idea of: I wouldn’t dream of lending him money. -
19 not to dream of doing sth
لا يَتَوَقَّع \ not to dream of doing sth.: to be strongly against; not to consider the idea of: I wouldn’t dream of lending him money. \ See Also لا يَتَصَوَّر أنَّه سيفعل كذا -
20 on the point of doing sth
عَلَى شَفَا \ on the brink of: close to (sth. dangerous or exciting): on the brink of war. on the point of doing sth.: starting to do sth.: I was on the point of telephoning you, when I got your letter. on one’s last legs: (of a person or thing) not expected to last much longer; worn out; almost in ruins: That company is on its last legs. on the verge of: close to: She was on the verge of tears. \ See Also شفير (الموت أو الإفلاس، إلخ)، عَلى وَشْك
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