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21 set the thames on fire
шутл.cдeлaть чтo-л. нeoбычнoe, из pядa вoн выxoдящee; дocтaть луну c нeбa (oбыкн. упoтp. в oтpицaтeльныx пpeдлoжeнияx; cp. oн звёзд c нeбa нe xвaтaeт, пopoxa или пopoxу нe выдумaeт)With Higglns's physique and temperament Sweet might have set the Thames on fire (G. B. Shaw). Harrison's experiment will never set the world on fire (M. Wilson). Quayle has not set the world on fire, but he has done his job (Time) -
22 the fire which lights us at a distance will burn us when near
посл."огонь, греющий нас на расстоянии, жжёт вблизи"Large English-Russian phrasebook > the fire which lights us at a distance will burn us when near
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23 provide more of an accelerant to the fire
1) Общая лексика: (перен.) дать толчок в развитии (Talking about bringing...Corp.'s experience abroad, we hope they'll be able to provide more of an accelarant to the fire.)2) Деловая лексика: (перен) ускорить развитие (3G Capital's experience and contacts abroad hopefully will be able to even provide more of an accelerant to the fire.)Универсальный англо-русский словарь > provide more of an accelerant to the fire
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24 put one's finger in the fire
напрашиваться на неприятности, лезть на рожон, рисковать; ≈ обжечь крылышкиBut since you will needs put your finger in the fire, truth must be spoken. (W. Scott, ‘The Fair Maid of Perth’, ch. VII) — Вы сами любите играть с огнем. Ну так извольте, я скажу вам правду.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > put one's finger in the fire
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25 set the world on fire
идиом.совершить что-либо из ряда вон выходящее (употребляется обычно в отрицательном смысле)|| James is a diligent student, but he will never set the world on fire. — Джеймс – прилежный студент, но он звезд с неба не хватает.
Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > set the world on fire
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26 fen-fire
блуждающий огонек имя существительное: -
27 stand fire
выдерживать критику; устоять перед трудностями [этим. воен. выдерживать огонь противника]Now take the general case pled against. Shakespeare as an enemy of democracy... Will it really stand fire? (B. Shaw, ‘The Dark Lady of the Sonnets’, ‘Preface’) — Главное обвинение против Шекспира... заключалось в том, что Шекспир якобы враг демократии. Это обвинение, разумеется, не выдерживает никакой критики.
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28 soft fire makes sweet malt
Пословица: доброе слово и кошке приятно (contrast: tread on a worm and it will turn), ласковое слово и кошке приятно (contrast: tread on a worm and it will turn), ласковое слово не трудно, а споро (дословно: Слабый огонь варит сладкий солод. Смысл: добрым словом многого добьёшься)Универсальный англо-русский словарь > soft fire makes sweet malt
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29 the red cock will crow in his house
ему пустят "красного петуха", его подожгут‘We'll see if the red cock craw not in his bonnie barnyard ae [= one] morning.’ ‘What does she mean?’ said Mannering... ‘Fire-raising,’ answered the... dominie... (W. Scott, ‘Guy Mannering’, ch. III) — - Помяни мое слово, на его прекрасную ферму пустят красного петуха. - Что она хочет сказать? - спросил Маннеринг... - Что его подожгут, - ответил... школьный учитель.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > the red cock will crow in his house
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30 Money will make the pot boil though the devil piss in the fire
Табуированная лексика: поговорка по поводу всесилия денегУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > Money will make the pot boil though the devil piss in the fire
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31 he will never set the Thames on fire
Пословица: пороху не выдумаетУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > he will never set the Thames on fire
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32 he will never set the thames on fire
Пословица: пороху не выдумаетУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > he will never set the thames on fire
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33 he will not set the Thames on fire
Идиоматическое выражение: он звезд с неба не хватаетУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > he will not set the Thames on fire
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34 joint will never roast on such a small fire
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > joint will never roast on such a small fire
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35 the fire which lights us at a distance will burn us when near
Пословица: огонь, греющий нас на расстоянии, жжёт вблизиУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > the fire which lights us at a distance will burn us when near
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36 the fire which warms us at a distance will burn us when near
Пословица: огонь, греющий нас на расстоянии, жжёт вблизиУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > the fire which warms us at a distance will burn us when near
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37 the joint will never roast on such a small fire
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > the joint will never roast on such a small fire
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38 without more coal the fire will soon go out
Макаров: если не подсыпать угля, огонь скоро погаснетУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > without more coal the fire will soon go out
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39 He will never set the Thames on fire.
<03> Ему никогда Темзы не поджечь. Ср. Он пороху не выдумает. Он с неба звезд не хватает.Англо-русский словарь цитат, пословиц, поговорок и идиом > He will never set the Thames on fire.
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40 he will never set the Thames on fire
посл.Ему никогда Темзы не поджечь.ср. Он пороху не выдумает. Он с неба звезд не хватает.Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > he will never set the Thames on fire
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