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1 Whatever else will you say?
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2 good faith
1. n phrThe professors have no tenure and no security, save the kindness and good faith of those who hold the purse-strings... (U. Sinclair, ‘The Goose-Step’, ch. LXXIX) — Преподаватели в штат не входят, их положение неустойчиво и зависит от любезности и добрых намерений тех, на чьи деньги содержится учебное заведение.
Colonel: "...no doubt Jimmy acted in good faith. He's honest enough, whatever else he may be." (J. Osborne, ‘Look Back in Anger’, act II, sc. II) — Полковник: "...несомненно, Джонни поступил честно. Каковы бы ни были его другие качества, в его честности сомневаться не приходится."
2. int phrWhen Mrs Underwood took charge there were changes... The medical practitioner was changed. I should say at once that we have nothing whatever against the competence, responsibility or good faith of any of the persons appointed. (C. P. Snow, ‘In Their Wisdom’, ch. 10) — Когда миссис Андервуд взяла на себя ведение дома, начались перемены... Был сменен и врач. Я должен сразу оговориться, что мы не подвергаем ни малейшему сомнению компетентность, правомочность или добросовестность тех, кто их заменил.
видит Бог, честное слово; клянусь честью!, ей-ей!, по чести говоря (тж. (by) my faith!, in faith!, i' faith!, upon my faith!)Duchess of York: "Good faith, good faith, the saying did not hold In him that did object the same to thee... " (W. Shakespeare, ‘King Richard III’, act II, sc. IV) — Герцогиня Йоркская: "Вот как, вот как! Но эта поговорка Не подошла к тому, кто говорил..."
Sir Peter: "...But speak to me thus, and i' faith there's nothing I could refuse you." (R. Sheridan, ‘The School for Scandal’, act III, sc. I) — Сэр Питер: "...Но если ты будешь так со мной говорить, то, видит Бог, я не смогу тебе ни в чем отказать."
‘By my faith,’ said the Captain... ‘This is hardly fair, General...’ (W. Scott, ‘Redgauntlet’, ch. XXI) — - Клянусь честью, - сказал капитан... - Это не совсем справедливо, генерал...
In faith, he is a fine lad. (RHD) — Он, действительно, чудный парень.
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3 in good faith
дoбpocoвecтнo, чecтнo, c чecтными нaмepeниями [этим. лaт.]; cм. тж. good faithColonel...no doubt Jimmy acted in good faith. He's honest enough, whatever else he may be (J. Osborne). But we are in a crisis. I believe that you have come to me in good faith, wanting to help, and I shall so respond (G. Vidal) -
4 meet smb. on his own ground
1) полемизировать с кем-л. на предложенную им темуA: "He says that you know nothing whatever about the subject, and that you'd never dare to meet him or anybody else in open debate." B: "Well, you can tell him from me that I'll meet him anywhere on his own ground, at any time he chooses, provided he gives me reasonable notice." (SPI) — А: "Он говорит, что вы полный невежда в этом вопросе и никогда не рискнете выступить в открытой полемике ни против него, ни против кого-нибудь еще." Б: "Передайте ему, пожалуйста, что я готов когда угодно участвовать в диспуте на любую предложенную им тему при том условии, что время диспута будет сообщено мне заранее."
2) договориться с кем-л. на приемлемых для него условиях‘Do you perchance mean that these things have a substantial monetary value to you?’ ‘That's right.’ ‘Oh,’ Fallen said beaming, ‘in that case, Mr. Mason, I am fully prepared to meet you on your own ground.’ (E. S. Gardner, ‘The Case of the Grinning Gorilla’, ch. 2) — - Не хотите ли вы сказать, мистер Мейсон, что эти дневники могут быть оценены в кругленькую сумму? - Да, я имел в виду именно это. - В таком случае, мистер Мейсон, - воскликнул, просияв, Фоллон, - мы с вами найдем общий язык. Ваши интересы не пострадают.
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