Перевод: со всех языков на все языки

со всех языков на все языки

(to) name-drop

См. также в других словарях:

  • name-drop|ping — «NAYM DROP ihng», noun. the act of using a well known person s name in conversation and implying acquaintance with him to make one seem important: »He mentioned associations with Russian leaders so numerous and so mighty in power as to expose… …   Useful english dictionary

  • name-drop|per — «NAYM DROP uhr», noun. a person who practices name dropping …   Useful english dictionary

  • name-drop — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ intransitive verb Etymology: back formation from name dropper & name dropping : to engage in name dropping we name drop in order to establish some contact with a tradition more acceptable than our own Clifton Fadiman * * * ˈname drop… …   Useful english dictionary

  • name-drop — name drops, name dropping, name dropped VERB (disapproval) If you say that someone name drops, you disapprove of them referring to famous people they have met in order to impress people. [V n] The assistant carried on talking to his mate, name… …   English dictionary

  • name-drop — /ˈneɪm drɒp/ (say naym drop) verb (i) (name dropped, name dropping) to mention casually in conversation the names of prominent people as though they are personal friends, in order to impress. –name dropper, noun –name dropping, noun …  

  • name-drop — /naym drop /, v.i., name dropped, name dropping. to indulge in name dropping. [1950 55] * * * …   Universalium

  • drop a name / drop names — pretend you know famous people, name dropper    He was dropping names at the interview Klein, Clinton, etc …   English idioms

  • name-drop — intransitive verb see name dropping …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • name-drop — See: name dropping …   English dictionary

  • Domain name drop list — A domain name drop list is a list containing the expired domain names that will be deleted from the domain name registry in the near future. These lists are typically used by domainers to locate expiring domain names with value. Contents 1 Drop… …   Wikipedia

  • name-drop — verb To casually mention a well known or illustrious person or the titles of their works, often implying familiarity or association, especially in order to impress others, increase ones status, or to appear knowledgeable or fashionable …   Wiktionary

Поделиться ссылкой на выделенное

Прямая ссылка:
Нажмите правой клавишей мыши и выберите «Копировать ссылку»