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1 express disdain for
Дипломатический термин: выражать презрение (к чему-л.) -
2 express disdain for
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3 to express disdain for smth.
выражать презрение к чему-л.English-russian dctionary of diplomacy > to express disdain for smth.
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4 disdain
n зневага, презирство- to express disdain for smth. виражати зневагу до чогось -
5 disdain
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6 презрение
contempt, disdain (for); (пренебрежительное отношение) disregard (of, for)выражать презрение — to express disdain (for)
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7 sneer
intransitive verb1) (smile scornfully) spöttisch od. höhnisch lächeln/grinsen; hohnlächeln2) (speak scornfully) höhnen (geh.); spottenPhrasal Verbs:- academic.ru/120809/sneer_at">sneer at* * *[sniə] 1. verb1) (to raise the top lip at one side in a kind of smile that expresses scorn: What are you sneering for?) höhnisch grinsen2) ((with at) to show contempt for (something) by such an expression or by scornful words etc: He sneered at our attempts to improve the situation.) höhnen3) (to say with contempt: `You haven't a chance of getting that job,' he sneered.) höhnen2. noun(a scornful expression, words etc that express contempt.) der Hohn* * *[snɪəʳ, AM snɪr]I. vi1. (smile derisively) spöttisch grinsen2. (express disdain) spotten▪ to \sneer at sth/sb etw/jdn verhöhnen [o verspotten], über etw/jdn spottenII. n spöttisches Lächeln* * *[snɪə(r)]1. n(= expression) spöttisches or höhnisches Lächeln; (= remark) spöttische or höhnische Bemerkung2. vispotten; (= look sneering) spöttisch or höhnisch grinsenadolescents often sneer at what they cannot understand — Jugendliche spotten oft über das, was sie nicht verstehen können
to sneer at sb — jdn verhöhnen; (facially also) jdn auslachen
* * *sneer [snıə(r)]A v/iat über akk)2. höhnen, spötteln, spotten ( alle:at über akk)C s1. höhnische Grimasse2. a) Hohn m, Spott mb) höhnische Bemerkung* * *intransitive verb1) (smile scornfully) spöttisch od. höhnisch lächeln/grinsen; hohnlächeln2) (speak scornfully) höhnen (geh.); spottenPhrasal Verbs:- sneer at* * *n.Spott nur sing. m. v.grinsen v.spötteln v. -
8 выражать презрение
1) General subject: flout, pish, shoot out the lip, sniff (кому-л. - at), snuff (к кому-л., чему-л. - at)2) Diplomatic term: express disdain for (к чему-л.)Универсальный русско-английский словарь > выражать презрение
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9 sneer
[snɪəʳ, Am snɪr] vi1) ( smile derisively) spöttisch grinsen2) ( express disdain) spotten;to \sneer at sth/sb etw/jdn verhöhnen [o verspotten], über etw/jdn spotten n spöttisches Lächeln -
10 esprimere
express* * *esprimere v.tr. to express, to voice, to signify; ( formulare) to couch: non sappiamo esprimerti quanto ti siamo grati, we cannot express how grateful we are to you; ha espresso la sua critica con grande cautela, he couched his criticism in very cautious terms; esprimere un desiderio, to express a wish; esprimere il proprio sdegno, to express one's indignation (o disdain); esprimere i propri sentimenti, to express one's feelings; esprimere il proprio rincrescimento, to signify (o to declare) one's regret; il suo volto esprimeva una grande soddisfazione, his face expressed great satisfaction // (fin.) esprimere in una data unità monetaria, to denominate.◘ esprimersi v.rifl. to express oneself: sai esprimerti correttamente in inglese?, can you express yourself correctly in English? // come posso esprimermi?, how shall I put it? // è questo il modo di esprimere?!, (fam.) that's no way to talk!* * *1. [es'primere]vb irreg vtto express, (opinione) to voice, expressdai, esprimi un desiderio! — go on, make a wish!
2. vip (esprimersi)to express o.s.* * *[es'primere] 1.verbo transitivo1) (comunicare) to express, to convey, to state [ opinione]; to pronounce, to pass [ giudizio]; to express [desiderio, dubbio, paura]2) (manifestare) [parole, immagini, musica] to express, to convey [emozioni, sentimenti]2.verbo pronominale esprimersi1) (pronunciarsi) to express oneself-rsi a favore di qcn. — to come out in favour of sb
2) (parlare)mi sono espresso male — I haven't made myself clear; (comunicare) (a gesti) to communicate
* * *esprimere/es'primere/ [29]1 (comunicare) to express, to convey, to state [ opinione]; to pronounce, to pass [ giudizio]; to express [desiderio, dubbio, paura]; esprimere un desiderio to make a wish; esprimere la propria riconoscenza to express one's gratitude; esprimere a parole i propri sentimenti to put one's feelings into words2 (manifestare) [parole, immagini, musica] to express, to convey [emozioni, sentimenti]II esprimersi verbo pronominale1 (pronunciarsi) to express oneself; -rsi a favore di qcn. to come out in favour of sb.2 (parlare) - rsi in inglese to speak in English; - rsi con un linguaggio scurrile to use foul language; mi sono espresso male I haven't made myself clear; (comunicare) (a gesti) to communicate. -
11 manifestar
v.1 to show.2 to express.3 to manifest, to record in the manifest.Ricardo manifestó las condiciones Richard manifested the conditions.María manifestó su inconformidad Mary manifested her inconformity.4 to prove to.Ella manifestó ser comunista She proved to be a Communist.5 to declare to, to manifest to.María manifestó odiar a los gatos Mary declared to hate cats.* * *1 (declarar) to state; (expresar) to express■ el ministro manifestó que no asistiría a la cumbre the minister stated that he would not attend the summit■ queremos manifestar nuestro apoyo a los huelguistas we want to express our support for the strikers2 (mostrar) to show1 (hacerse evidente) to become apparent2 to demonstrate3 to declare oneself, express* * *verb2) exhibit, display•* * *1. VT1) (=declarar) to declareel presidente manifestó que no firmaría el acuerdo — the president declared that he would not sign the agreement
2) [+ emociones] to show2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) (declarar, expresar) <desaprobación/agradecimiento> to expressmanifestaron su apoyo a esta propuesta — they expressed o made known their support for the proposal
b) ( demostrar) <emociones/actitudes> to show2.manifestó gran entusiasmo por el proyecto — he showed o demonstrated a great deal of enthusiasm for the project
manifestarse v pron1) ( hacerse evidente) to become apparent o evident; ( ser evidente) to be apparent o evidentel problema no se manifiesta hasta la pubertad — the problem does not manifest itself o appear until puberty
2) (Pol) to demonstrate, take part in a demonstration3) ( dar opinión)se manifestó en contra/a favor de la reforma — she expressed her opposition to/support for the reform
* * *= manifest, report, state, pronounce, profess, evince, communicate, express.Ex. A catalog, on the other hand, should manifest the attributes of a data base.Ex. Criticism is not appropriate in a style which aims to report, but not comment upon the content of the original document.Ex. Short abstracts are generally preferred, but there are instances where the most effective approach is to cite the original unamended, and to state that this is what has been done.Ex. 'Look,' she pronounced impatiently, 'I have lots of work to do'.Ex. As a result, books or other media professing alleged blasphemy, heresy, sedition, or immorality are liable to be banned.Ex. New computer based technologies are evincing revolutionary changes in the educational curriculum for schools of library and information science.Ex. The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.Ex. In a SDI service the user specifies his own individual interest in detail, and these are then expressed in terms of a user interest profile.----* manifestar afecto por = profess + affection for.* manifestar amor por = profess + love for.* manifestar claramente = make + it + clear.* manifestar desprecio = profess + disdain.* manifestar horror = register + horror.* manifestarse = be manifest, embody, manifest + Reflexivo, show up, stage + protest.* manifestar un punto de vista = air + view.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) (declarar, expresar) <desaprobación/agradecimiento> to expressmanifestaron su apoyo a esta propuesta — they expressed o made known their support for the proposal
b) ( demostrar) <emociones/actitudes> to show2.manifestó gran entusiasmo por el proyecto — he showed o demonstrated a great deal of enthusiasm for the project
manifestarse v pron1) ( hacerse evidente) to become apparent o evident; ( ser evidente) to be apparent o evidentel problema no se manifiesta hasta la pubertad — the problem does not manifest itself o appear until puberty
2) (Pol) to demonstrate, take part in a demonstration3) ( dar opinión)se manifestó en contra/a favor de la reforma — she expressed her opposition to/support for the reform
* * *= manifest, report, state, pronounce, profess, evince, communicate, express.Ex: A catalog, on the other hand, should manifest the attributes of a data base.
Ex: Criticism is not appropriate in a style which aims to report, but not comment upon the content of the original document.Ex: Short abstracts are generally preferred, but there are instances where the most effective approach is to cite the original unamended, and to state that this is what has been done.Ex: 'Look,' she pronounced impatiently, 'I have lots of work to do'.Ex: As a result, books or other media professing alleged blasphemy, heresy, sedition, or immorality are liable to be banned.Ex: New computer based technologies are evincing revolutionary changes in the educational curriculum for schools of library and information science.Ex: The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.Ex: In a SDI service the user specifies his own individual interest in detail, and these are then expressed in terms of a user interest profile.* manifestar afecto por = profess + affection for.* manifestar amor por = profess + love for.* manifestar claramente = make + it + clear.* manifestar desprecio = profess + disdain.* manifestar horror = register + horror.* manifestarse = be manifest, embody, manifest + Reflexivo, show up, stage + protest.* manifestar un punto de vista = air + view.* * *manifestar [A5 ]vt1(declarar, expresar): manifestó públicamente su adhesión a la campaña she publicly declared o stated her support for the campaignmanifestaron su apoyo a esta propuesta they spoke in favor of this proposal, they expressed o made known their support for the proposalmanifestó su condena del atentado she expressed her condemnation of the attackqueremos manifestar nuestro agradecimiento a todos aquellos que nos han apoyado we wish to express our gratitude to all those who have supported us2 (demostrar) ‹emociones/actitudes› to showmanifestó gran entusiasmo por el proyecto he showed o demonstrated a great deal of enthusiasm for the projectA (hacerse evidente) to become apparent o evident; (ser evidente) to be apparent o evidentlas consecuencias se manifestarán a largo plazo the consequences will become apparent o evident in the long termel problema no se manifiesta hasta la pubertad the problem does not manifest itself o appear until pubertyB ( Pol) to demonstratemás de 10.000 personas se manifestaron ayer en Valencia more than 10,000 people demonstrated o took part in a demonstration in Valencia yesterdayC(dar una opinión): se ha manifestado en contra de las medidas she has spoken out against the measures, she has made known o expressed her opposition to the measures* * *
manifestar ( conjugate manifestar) verbo transitivo
manifestarse verbo pronominal
1 ( hacerse evidente) to become apparent o evident;
( ser evidente) to be apparent o evident
2 (Pol) to demonstrate, take part in a demonstration
3 ( dar opinión):◊ manifestarse en contra/a favor de algo to express one's opposition to/support for sth
manifestar verbo transitivo
1 (una opinión, un pensamiento) to state, declare
2 (un sentimiento) to show, display: su rostro manifestaba sorpresa, his face showed surprise
' manifestar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
afirmar
- descubrir
- protestar
- reaccionar
- sacar
- constar
- declarar
- manifiesta
English:
declare
- display
- exhibit
- manifest
- profess
- voice
- air
* * *♦ vt1. [alegría, dolor] to show;manifestó su enfado golpeando la mesa he showed his annoyance by banging on the table2. [opinión] to express;manifestó su intención de presentarse como candidato he announced his intention to put himself forward as a candidate;manifestaron su agradecimiento por la ayuda recibida they expressed their gratidude for the help received* * *v/t1 ( demostrar) show2 ( declarar) declare, state* * *manifestar {55} vt1) : to demonstrate, to show2) : to declare* * *manifestar vb1. (opinión, etc) to express -
12 dēspiciō
dēspiciō ēxī, ectus, ere [de + specio], to look down upon: de vertice montis in vallīs, O.: colles, quā despici poterat, in the range of view, Cs.— With acc, (some read dispicio in these passages): gentīs et urbīs: aethere summo mare, V.: omne nemus, O.—Fig., to be inattentive, be off guard: simul atque ille despexerit.—With acc, to look down upon, despise, disdain: omnīs: a populo R. despici: divitias: ignobilitatem Iugurthae, S.: despectā paucitate impetum faciunt, Cs.: neque ullum laborem despiciens, refusing, Cs.: Despectus tibi sum, V.: homines despecti: huic despecto saluti fuit, N.— To disparage, express contempt for: Caesaris copias, Cs.* * *despicere, despexi, despectus Vlook down on/over; relax attention; disdain, despise; express contempt for -
13 sniff
1. nounSchnüffeln, das; Schnuppern, das; (with running nose, while crying) Schniefen, das; (contemptuous) Naserümpfen, das2. intransitive verbhave a sniff at something — an etwas (Dat.) riechen od. schnuppern
schniefen; die Nase hochziehen; (to detect a smell) schnuppern; (to express contempt) die Nase rümpfen3. transitive verb(smell) riechen od. schnuppern an (+ Dat.) [Essen, Getränk, Blume, Parfüm, Wein]Phrasal Verbs:- academic.ru/120810/sniff_at">sniff at* * *[snif] 1. verb1) (to draw in air through the nose with a slight noise.) schniefen2) (to do this in an attempt to smell something: The dog sniffed me all over; He sniffed suddenly, wondering if he could smell smoke.) schnüffeln2. noun(an act of sniffing.) das Schnüffeln* * *[snɪf]I. nhe took a deep \sniff of the country air er atmete die Landluft tief einto have a \sniff of sth an etw dat riechen2. (smell a trace)to catch a \sniff of sth etw witternwhen I arrived I caught a \sniff of perfume als ich kam, roch es leicht nach ParfümII. vi2. (show disdain) die Nase rümpfen3.▶ not to be \sniffed at nicht zu verachten sein* * *[snɪf]1. nSchniefen nt no pl (inf); (disdainful) Naserümpfen nt no pl; (of dog) Schnüffeln nt no plwe never even got a sniff of the money — wir haben das Geld noch nicht mal von Weitem zu sehen bekommen
at the first sniff of danger, he backed out — sobald er Gefahr witterte, zog er sich zurück
2. vt(= test by smelling) riechen, schnuppern an (+dat) (inf); air riechen, schnuppern; smelling salts einziehen; glue einatmen, schnüffeln (inf); drugs sniffen (sl); snuff schnupfen; (fig = detect) wittern, riechenthe dogs sniffed each other —
sniff these flowers — riech mal an den Blumen
3. vi(person) schniefen (inf); (dog) schnüffeln, schnuppern* * *sniff [snıf]A v/i1. schnuppern, schnüffeln ( beide:at an dat):2. schniefen, die Nase hochziehen3. fig die Nase rümpfen (at über akk):B v/t2. schnuppern an (dat)3. riechen (auch fig wittern):sniff out ausschnüffeln4. naserümpfend sagen5. Kokain etc schnupfen:sniff snow sl koksenC s1. Schnüffeln n2. Schniefen n3. Naserümpfen n* * *1. nounSchnüffeln, das; Schnuppern, das; (with running nose, while crying) Schniefen, das; (contemptuous) Naserümpfen, das2. intransitive verbhave a sniff at something — an etwas (Dat.) riechen od. schnuppern
schniefen; die Nase hochziehen; (to detect a smell) schnuppern; (to express contempt) die Nase rümpfen3. transitive verb(smell) riechen od. schnuppern an (+ Dat.) [Essen, Getränk, Blume, Parfüm, Wein]Phrasal Verbs:- sniff at* * *v.schnauben v.schnüffeln v. -
14 Hohn
m; -(e)s, kein Pl.; (Verachtung) scorn, disdain; (Verspottung) mockery, derision, scoffing, sneering; (Sarkasmus) sarcasm; der blanke oder reinste Hohn sheer mockery; zum Hohn(e) (+ Gen) in defiance of; wie zum Hohn as if in mockery; nur Hohn und Spott ernten be(come) a laughing stock; Hohn lachen / sprechen (+ Dat) fig., geh. mock at / fly in the face of* * *der Hohnscorn; mockery; derision; contumely* * *[hoːn]m -(e)s, no plscorn, derision, mockerynur Hóhn und Spott ernten — to get nothing but scorn and derision
das hat er mir zum Hóhn getan — he did it just to show his contempt for me
das ist der reine or reinste Hóhn — it's a sheer or utter mockery
den Tatsachen zum Hóhn — in defiance of the facts
Hóhn lachen — to laugh scornfully or derisively
ich höre ihn schon Hóhn lachen — I can hear his sneers already
Hóhn sprechen — to make a mockery (+dat of)
jdm Hóhn sprechen — to mock (at) sb, to deride sb
das spricht jeder Vernunft Hóhn — that flies right in the face of all reason
* * *der1) (a cruel or unkind remark or taunt: cruel jibes.) jibe2) (a cruel or unkind remark or taunt: cruel jibes.) gibe3) (a rude or mocking shout: the jeers and boos of the audience.) jeer4) (mockery or laughter which shows scorn and contempt: His remarks were greeted with shouts of derision.) derision5) (a scornful expression, words etc that express contempt.) sneer6) (cruel, unpleasant remarks: He did not seem to notice their taunts.) taunt* * *<-[e]s>[ho:n]das ist blanker [o der rein[st]e] \Hohn! (fam) this is utterly absurd [or sheer [or utter] mockery]nur \Hohn und Spott ernten to receive [or get] nothing but scorn and ridicule [or but derision]jdn mit \Hohn und Spott überschütten to heap [or pour] scorn on sb\Hohn lachen to laugh scornfullyjdm \Hohn sprechen to mock [at] [or deride] sbetw dat \Hohn sprechen (etw verballhornen) to make a mockery of sth; (einen krassen Gegensatz zu etw bilden) to be contrary to sthdieses Vorgehen spricht dem gesunden Menschenverstand \Hohn this action is contrary to [or goes against] all common sensejeder Vernunft \Hohn sprechen to fly in the face of all reason* * *der; Hohn[e]s scorn; derisionjemanden mit Hohn und Spott überschütten — pour or heap scorn on somebody
Hohn lachen — laugh scornfully or derisively
einer Sache (Dat.) Hohn sprechen — fly in the face of something
* * *Hohn m; -(e)s, kein pl; (Verachtung) scorn, disdain; (Verspottung) mockery, derision, scoffing, sneering; (Sarkasmus) sarcasm;reinste Hohn sheer mockery;zum Hohn(e) (+gen) in defiance of;wie zum Hohn as if in mockery;nur Hohn und Spott ernten be(come) a laughing stock;Hohn lachen/sprechen (+dat) fig, geh mock at/fly in the face of* * *der; Hohn[e]s scorn; derisionjemanden mit Hohn und Spott überschütten — pour or heap scorn on somebody
Hohn lachen — laugh scornfully or derisively
einer Sache (Dat.) Hohn sprechen — fly in the face of something
* * *nur sing. m.derision n.disdain n.irony n.mockery n.sarcasm n.scoff n.scorn n. -
15 ДЕЛ A all coll
NP these forms only used as Interj or sent adv fixed WOused to express a sarcastic attitude, disdain etc toward sth.: big deal!(in limited contexts) as if it mattered as if it could make (all) that much (of a) difference.Следующий сюрприз ждал Куницера в гардеробе собственного института. Новый гардеробщик прищуренным чекистским взглядом смотрел на него... Да ладно, большое дело - новый гардеробщик! Отдал пальто, получил номерок, отдал номерок, взял пальто, вот и все отношения (Аксёнов 6). The next surprise awaited Kunitser in the cloakroom of his own institute. A new attendant was looking at him with the frowning stare of a KGB oficer... OK, big deal! A new cloakroom attendant! He handed in his coat, got a tag, gave in his tag and got his coat back-that was the sum of his dealings with the man (6a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > ДЕЛ A all coll
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КРУТИТЬ НОСОМ highly coll VP subj: human носом remains sing even when used with pl subj) to express dissatisfaction, disdain, reject sth. (sometimes in a capricious manner)X крутит носом - X is too picky (finicky etc)X turns up his nose (at sth.) ( usu. of children) X is (gets) fussy.Я без работы уже год, и в моём положении крутить носом не приходится — нужно браться за любую работу. I've been out of work for a year already, and in my situation you can't be too picky -you've got to take any job you can find.В ее возрасте пора перестать крутить носом при выборе жениха, чтобы не остаться старой девой. At her age, it's time to stop turning up her nose at every available man, or else she'll end up an old maid -
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ПЛЕВАТЬ Я ХОТЕЛ (less often хочу и т. п.) на кого-что substand VP subj. subj: human usu. past (хотел etc) which may be used in pres contexts fixed WO(used to express one's absolute indifference to or disdain for s.o. or sth.) I am (you are etc) not at all interested in or concerned about s.o. or sth.: плевать X хотел на Y-a - X couldn't (could) care less about Ywhat does X care about (for) Y X doesn't give a damn (a hoot, a tinker' damn, a rap, a shit etc) about Y to hell with Y (in limited contexts) you (he etc) can stuff Y."...Мы плевать хотели на марксизм и монархизм, на Возрождение и на Идею Общей Судьбы!» (Аксёнов 7). "What do we саге for Marxism or monarchism, the resurrection of Holy Russia or the Idea of a Common Fate?" (7a).«Перестань. Товарищ может плохое подумать». - «Плевать!.. -Люсьена, зажмурясь, икнула. - Плевать я хотела, Алик, что обо мне подумают...» (Черненок 1). "Stop it. The comrade will think badly of us." "I don't give a damn!" Lusya squinted and burped. "I don't give a damn, Alik, what people think of me..." (1a)....Штраф... с меня сдерут, этого не миновать. Чтобы полиция да потеряла случай содрать с человека штраф... А, плевать я хотел... По крайней мере, душу отвёл...» (Стругацкие 1). "...They'll fine me, there's no getting out of it. The police would hardly lose the opportunity to collect a fine. Oh, I don't give a shit... At least I got it off my chest" (1a).(Галина:) Я опоздаю на поезд. (Зилов:) Плевать я хотел на этот поезд (Вампилов 5). (G.:) I'll miss my train. (Z.:) To hell with your train! (5a).Зилов:) Кого вы тут обманываете? И для чего? Ради приличия?.. Так вот, плевать я хотел на ваши приличия. Слышите? Ваши приличия мне опротивели (Вампилов 5). (Z.:) Who are you trying to fool? And why bother? For the sake of decency?... You can stuff your decency. Do you hear? I'm sick to death of your decency (5a). -
18 большие дела
• БОЛЬШОЕ < ВЕЛИКОЕ> ДЕЛО; БОЛЬШИЕ ДЕЛ A all coll[NP; these forms only; used as Intefj or sent adv; fixed WO]=====⇒ used to express a sarcastic attitude, disdain etc toward sth.:- big deal!;- [in limited contexts] as if it mattered;- as if it could make (all) that much (of a) difference.♦ Следующий сюрприз ждал Куницера в гардеробе собственного института. Новый гардеробщик прищуренным чекистским взглядом смотрел на него... Да ладно, большое дело - новый гардеробщик! Отдал пальто, получил номерок, отдал номерок, взял пальто, вот и все отношения (Аксёнов 6). The next surprise awaited Kunitser in the cloakroom of his own institute. A new attendant was looking at him with the frowning stare of a KGB oficer... OK, big deal! A new cloakroom attendant! He handed in his coat, got a tag, gave in his tag and got his coat back - that was the sum of his dealings with the man (6a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > большие дела
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19 большое дело
• БОЛЬШОЕ < ВЕЛИКОЕ> ДЕЛО; БОЛЬШИЕ ДЕЛ A all coll[NP; these forms only; used as Intefj or sent adv; fixed WO]=====⇒ used to express a sarcastic attitude, disdain etc toward sth.:- big deal!;- [in limited contexts] as if it mattered;- as if it could make (all) that much (of a) difference.♦ Следующий сюрприз ждал Куницера в гардеробе собственного института. Новый гардеробщик прищуренным чекистским взглядом смотрел на него... Да ладно, большое дело - новый гардеробщик! Отдал пальто, получил номерок, отдал номерок, взял пальто, вот и все отношения (Аксёнов 6). The next surprise awaited Kunitser in the cloakroom of his own institute. A new attendant was looking at him with the frowning stare of a KGB oficer... OK, big deal! A new cloakroom attendant! He handed in his coat, got a tag, gave in his tag and got his coat back - that was the sum of his dealings with the man (6a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > большое дело
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20 великое дело
• БОЛЬШОЕ < ВЕЛИКОЕ> ДЕЛО; БОЛЬШИЕ ДЕЛ A all coll[NP; these forms only; used as Intefj or sent adv; fixed WO]=====⇒ used to express a sarcastic attitude, disdain etc toward sth.:- big deal!;- [in limited contexts] as if it mattered;- as if it could make (all) that much (of a) difference.♦ Следующий сюрприз ждал Куницера в гардеробе собственного института. Новый гардеробщик прищуренным чекистским взглядом смотрел на него... Да ладно, большое дело - новый гардеробщик! Отдал пальто, получил номерок, отдал номерок, взял пальто, вот и все отношения (Аксёнов 6). The next surprise awaited Kunitser in the cloakroom of his own institute. A new attendant was looking at him with the frowning stare of a KGB oficer... OK, big deal! A new cloakroom attendant! He handed in his coat, got a tag, gave in his tag and got his coat back - that was the sum of his dealings with the man (6a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > великое дело
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