-
1 Г-55
ГЛАЗА НА МОКРОМ МЕСТЕ (у кого) coll VP subj. with быть« Invar fixed WO (except in questions)) s.o. cries often, is inclined to cry, or is ready to start crying: у X-a глаза (всегда) на мокром месте = X is (always) on the verge of tears X is (always) ready to burst into tears X is (always) ready to turn on the waterworks X is one for turning on the waterworks (in reference to s.o. 's state at a given moment) X is about to cry (to burst into tears) X's eyes are brimming (filled) with tears.(Трилецкий:) Будем теперь плакать... Кстати, глаза на мокром месте... (Чехов 1). (Т.:) Now we're going to cry-we've always been one for turning on the waterworks, haven't we? (1b).(Я) видел, что у неё глаза на мокром месте, но она не хотела этого показывать и ушла (Трифонов 5). I could see that she was about to cry, but she didn't want to show her emotion and left the room (5a). -
2 глаза на мокром месте
• ГЛАЗА НА МОКРОМ МЕСТЕ (у кого) coll[VP]=====⇒ with быть; Invar; fixed WO (except in questions)] s.o. cries often, is inclined to cry, or is ready to start crying:- [in reference to s.o.'s state at a given moment] X is about to cry < to burst into tears>;- X's eyes are brimming < filled> with tears.♦ [Трилецкий:] Будем теперь плакать... Кстати, глаза на мокром месте... (Чехов 1). [Т.:] Now we're going to cry-we've always been one for turning on the waterworks, haven't we? (1b).♦ [ Я] видел, что у неё глаза на мокром месте, но она не хотела этого показывать и ушла (Трифонов 5). I could see that she was about to cry, but she didn't want to show her emotion and left the room (5a).Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > глаза на мокром месте
См. также в других словарях:
Merge Records discography — Contents 1 1989–2000 2 Since 2000 3 20th anniversary compilation … Wikipedia
World War II — the war between the Axis and the Allies, beginning on September 1, 1939, with the German invasion of Poland and ending with the surrender of Germany on May 8, 1945, and of Japan on August 14, 1945. Abbr.: WWII * * * or Second World War (1939–45)… … Universalium
Belfast Blitz — The Belfast Blitz was an event that occurred on the night of Easter Tuesday, 15 April 1941. Two hundred bombers of the German Air Force ( Luftwaffe ) attacked the city of Belfast in Northern Ireland. One thousand people died as a result of the… … Wikipedia
Egypt — • Provides information on history, religion, and literature Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Egypt Egypt † … Catholic encyclopedia
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
Western sculpture — ▪ art Introduction three dimensional artistic forms produced in what is now Europe and later in non European areas dominated by European culture (such as North America) from the Metal Ages (Europe, history of) to the present. Like… … Universalium
History of Venezuela — Infobox Country native name = República Bolivariana de Venezuela conventional long name = Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela common name = Venezuela official languages = Spanish demonym = Venezuelan capital = Caracas latd=10 |latm=30 |latNS=N… … Wikipedia
environment — environmental, adj. environmentally, adv. /en vuy reuhn meuhnt, vuy euhrn /, n. 1. the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings; milieu. 2. Ecol. the air, water, minerals, organisms, and all other external factors… … Universalium
Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (season 1) — For the second season, see Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (season 2). For the third season, see Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels. Rock of Love with Bret Michaels The cast of Rock of Love Format R … Wikipedia
Chesham — For other uses, see Chesham (disambiguation). Coordinates: 51°42′11″N 0°36′07″W / 51.703°N 0.602°W / 51.703; 0.602 … Wikipedia
Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough — For other uses, see Sarah Churchill (actress). Sarah Churchill Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, by Charles Jervas, after 1714[1] Born 5 June 16 … Wikipedia
