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1 give something a go
Разговорное выражение: пытаться -
2 give something
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3 give something a miss
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4 give something a smooth
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5 give something a trial
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6 give something a wash
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7 give something a wipe
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8 give something in custody (at the bank)
English-Dutch dictionary > give something in custody (at the bank)
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9 give something one's best shot
expr AmE slSure, try it, give it your best shot — Конечно, постарайся и сделай все возможное и невозможное
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > give something one's best shot
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10 give something a miss
expr infmlYou should give the sweets a miss if you don't want to get fatter — Если не хочешь толстеть, не ешь сладости
If you're on a reducing bender you should give the pastries a miss — Если вы решили похудеть, то следует избегать мучного
Give this one a miss if you have something better to do — Не стоит ходить на это мероприятие, если у вас есть более интересное занятие
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > give something a miss
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11 give something a whirl
expr infmlDo you think it's worthwhile to give it a whirl? — Как ты думаешь, стоит попробовать?
She had the address so we thought we might as well give it a whirl before going on to Bonks — У нее был адрес, и мы подумали, почему бы нам не попробовать зайти к нему, прежде чем отправиться в ресторан
What do you say, shall we give it whirl? — Ну как, попробуем?
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > give something a whirl
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12 give something to remember one by
Образное выражение: показать, где раки зимуют (He will give her something to remember him by - он ей покажет, где раки зимуют)Универсальный англо-русский словарь > give something to remember one by
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13 give something the go-by
expr infmlYou won't get too fat if you give sweets the go-by — Если не будешь есть сладкое, то не будешь толстеть
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > give something the go-by
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14 give something the goose
expr AmE slGive it a good goose and see what happens — Нажми хорошенько на акселератор, и посмотрим что будет
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > give something the goose
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15 give something a shot
Общая лексика: пробовать, пытаться сделать что-л. (часто впервые; give it a shot - попробуй это сделать) -
16 give something a spin
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17 give something a run for its money
expr infmlThis is the smelliest cheese in the world though our brand would probably give it a good run for its money — Запах у этого сыра такой, что в нос шибает, хотя и наш сорт ненамного отстает от него
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > give something a run for its money
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18 give something all one's got
expr infmlIf he does take on this job he'll give it all he's got — Если он действительно возьмется за эту работу, то выполнит ее наилучшим образом
I don't suppose she cries any more than most babies but when she does she gives it all she's got — Я не думаю, что она плачет больше, чем другие дети, но если уж заорет, то тогда держись
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > give something all one's got
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19 give something the business
expr AmE sl1)2)I wish you'd give it the old business today. One of the big shots is coming through — Я хотел бы, чтобы ты сегодня постарался. Сегодня приезжает начальство
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > give something the business
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20 give something a boost give someone the motivation he / she needs
English-German idiom dictionary > give something a boost give someone the motivation he / she needs
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