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1 I don't set myself up to be better than you
Общая лексика: я не считаю себя выше вас, я не считаю себя лучше васУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > I don't set myself up to be better than you
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2 you know better than me
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3 you know better than I do
Общая лексика: вы знаете лучше, чем яУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > you know better than I do
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4 you ought to know better than that
Общая лексика: тебе бы следовало знать это, ты мог бы и сообразитьУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > you ought to know better than that
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5 know better than to do something
expr infmlYou ought to know better than to expect help from her — Вам-то следовало бы знать, что от нее нечего ожидать помощи
I know better than to believe him — Я не так глуп, чтобы верить ему
You ought to know better than to go out without an overcoat on such a cold day — Надо совсем ничего не соображать, чтобы выйти в такой холод без пальто
He knew better than to interfere with the local punks — Он не такой дурак, чтобы связываться с местной шпаной
I know better than to say something like that — Что я, дурак такое говорить?!
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > know better than to do something
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6 his room is better than his company
(his room is better than his company (тж. prefer smb.'s room to his company))предпочитать не видеть кого-л.‘Look here, you'd better clear out of here, and come back when you're sober.’ ‘I shall clear out when I choose and not a minute before,’ said Lawson. It was an unfortune boast, for Chaplin in the course of his experience as a hotel-keeper had acquired a peculiar skill in dealing with gentlemen whose room he preferred to their company, and the words were hardly out of Lawson's mouth before he found himself caught by the collar and arm and hustled not without force into the street. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Complete Short Stories’, ‘The Pool’) — - Убирайтесь-ка вы отсюда и не возвращайтесь, покуда не протрезвитесь. - Я уберусь, когда захочу, и ни на минуту раньше, - отвечал Лоусон. Хвастал он совершенно зря, ибо Чаплин за то время, что был хозяином гостиницы, приобрел незаурядный опыт в обращении с господами, присутствие которых доставляло слишком много хлопот. Едва Лоусон произнес эти слова, как Чаплин схватил его за шиворот и вытолкал на улицу.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > his room is better than his company
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7 prevention is better than cure
легче предупредить, чем вылечитьMind you, I prefer no charges. But we work here on the sound policy that prevention is better than cure. So I'm warning you, trying to show you for your own good where this sort of mischief is likely to end. (A. J. Cronin, ‘Beyond This Place’, part I, ch. XIV) — Поймите, я не предъявляю вам никаких обвинений. Мы в своей работе руководствуемся разумным принципом, что легче предотвратить ошибку, чем ликвидировать ее последствия. Вот я и напоминаю вам, в ваших собственных интересах, к чему может привести слишком близкое знакомство с изнанкой жизни.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > prevention is better than cure
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8 know better than that etc
expr infmlThe new dictionary of modern spoken language > know better than that etc
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9 know better than someone
expr infmlI suppose you think you know better than your parents — Ты, наверное, думаешь, что ты умнее своих родителей
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > know better than someone
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10 a lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit
посл.≈ худой мир лучше доброй ссорыA poor compromise is better than good lawsuit. Now, If you're willing to compromise, we are. (E. S. Gardner, ‘The Case of the Caretaker's Cat’, ch. 2) — Худой мир лучше доброй ссоры. Мы согласны на компромисс, дело за вами.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > a lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit
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11 be no better than she should be
разг.; презр.быть не слишком добродетельной, не страдать избытком добродетелиI quite agree with you; neither she nor Giulia are a bit better than they should be. (W. S. Maugham, ‘The Making of a Saint’, ch. V) — Я совершенно согласен с тобой. Клодия и Джулия не страдают избытком добродетели.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > be no better than she should be
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12 two heads are better than one
посл.ум хорошо, а два лучшеWhy Captain, don't think I'm trying to teach you your job, or for that matter attempting to influence your opinion. I guess the only reason I've come here is to suggest a smooth and regular cooperation. Which, on the principle that two heads are better than one, might increase your effectiveness. (N. Lewis, ‘The Volcanoes above Us’, ch. IX) — Ну что вы, капитан, неужели вы думаете, что я собираюсь разъяснять вам ваши обязанности или навязывать свое мнение? я пришел только потому, что стремлюсь к постоянному и тесному сотрудничеству с вами. Как говорится, ум хорошо, а два лучше. я хочу быть вам полезным.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > two heads are better than one
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13 be no better than she should be
paзг. пpeзp.быть нe cлишкoм дoбpoдeтeльнoй, нe cтpaдaть избыткoм дoбpoдeтeлиI quite agree with you, mother, neither she nor Giulia are a bit better than they should be (W. S. Maugham)Concise English-Russian phrasebook > be no better than she should be
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14 half a loaf is better than no bread
посл."полкаравая лучше, чем вовсе ничего"; ≈ лучше синица в руки, чем журавль в небеIt ain't exactly what I 'ad in view for 'er, Sir, if you understand me, but better 'arf [= half] a loaf than no bread, as you might say. (R. Aldington, ‘The Colonel's Daughter’, part II, ch. 3) — Разумеется, я предпочел бы, чтобы моя дочь сделала лучшую партию, сэр, но, как говорится, лучше синица в руках, чем журавль в небе.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > half a loaf is better than no bread
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15 I know you better than he
Общая лексика: я знаю вас лучше, чем онУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > I know you better than he
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16 I know you better than she
Общая лексика: я знаю вас лучше, чем онаУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > I know you better than she
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17 I'll lay you never saw anything better than that
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > I'll lay you never saw anything better than that
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18 have you something better than this?
Общая лексика: есть ли у вас что-нибудь получше?Универсальный англо-русский словарь > have you something better than this?
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19 I like you better than he
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20 ♦ better
♦ better (1) /ˈbɛtə(r)/A a.1 (compar. di good) migliore; meglio: This is a better book than the first, questo libro è migliore del primo; Haven't you got any better clothes?, non hai un abito migliore?; The play was far better than I expected, la commedia era assai migliore di quel che pensavo; He's better than his brother at maths, in matematica è più bravo del fratello; I know a better way to do it, conosco un metodo migliore2 (compar. di well; solo pred.) meglio (di aspetto, di salute); migliorato: to be better, andare meglio; stare meglio ( di salute); That's better, così va meglio; to feel better, sentirsi meglio; stare meglio; to get better, migliorare; andare meglio; to look better, stare meglio ( di aspetto); avere miglior cera (o aspetto); The lamp looks better here, la lampada sta meglio qui; You look better in yellow, stai meglio vestita di giallo; il giallo ti sta meglioB avv. (compar. di well)1 meglio; in modo migliore: He can speak English better than me, parla l'inglese meglio di me; DIALOGO → - After an exam- I could have answered the last essay question better, avrei potuto rispondere meglio all'ultima domanda; better made, fatto meglio; better and better, sempre meglio; di bene in meglio2 più; di più: I like it better without sugar, mi piace di più (o lo preferisco) senza zucchero; Which film did you like better?, quale dei due film ti è piaciuto di più?; better known, più noto; più conosciuto; You're better fit to run the firm, sei più adatto tu a dirigere la dittaC n.3 (al pl.) – one's betters, quelli che sono superiori per esperienza o posizione sociale; le persone più autorevoli: to respect one's elders and betters, rispettare chi è più vecchio e più autorevole● the (+ compar.) … the better,… meglio è: The sooner you come the better, più presto vieni meglio è; The less you know the better, meno ne sai meglio è □ one's better feelings, la parte migliore di sé □ (fam.) one's better half, la propria metà; la propria moglie; il proprio marito □ better off, più ricco; in posizione migliore: In the end I was £1,000 better off, alla fine mi ritrovai più ricco di mille sterline; We're better off without it, ne facciamo a meno volentieri □ the better part of, più della metà di; buona parte di; quasi tutto: the better part of my salary, più della metà del mio stipendio; the better part of an hour, quasi un'ora □ (comm.) better-quality oils, le qualità migliori di petrolio □ ( USA) better than, più di: It took me better than a year, mi ci è voluto più di un anno □ all the better, molto meglio □ to be better than one's word, fare più di quanto si era promesso □ the better to, per… meglio: I leaned over the better to see, mi sporsi per vedere meglio □ for better or worse, nel bene e nel male; nella buona e nella cattiva sorte; comunque vadano le cose □ for the better, in meglio; per il meglio: to change for the better, cambiare in meglio; migliorare □ to get the better of, avere la meglio su; vincere; prevalere su; superare; dominare: Curiosity got the better of me, la curiosità mi vinse □ to go one better, fare un po' meglio (di prima, di un altro); superare di un poco: He always has to go one better than you, deve sempre fare un po' meglio degli altri □ had better, sarebbe meglio; è meglio; converrebbe: You'd better go, faresti meglio ad andare (o ad andartene); è meglio se te ne vai; He'd better be careful, farebbe bene a (o gli conviene) stare attento; We'd better do something quickly, qui dobbiamo fare qualcosa alla svelta; DIALOGO → - Going for an interview- I'd better leave now, or I'll be late, sarà meglio che vada via subito o farò tardi □ to have the better of = to get the better of ► sopra □ to know better ► to know □ little better than, quasi; poco meno che: He's little better than a cheat, è un imbroglione o poco ci manca □ no better than, non… altro che; nient'altro che: He is no better than a thief, non è altro che un ladro □ (antiq. eufem.) She's no better than she should be, è una poco di buono □ so much the better, tanto meglio □ to think better of ► to think □ (prov.) Better late than never, meglio tardi che mai □ Better luck next time, la prossima volta andrà meglio □ (prov.) Better safe than sorry, la prudenza non è mai troppa; meglio eccedere in prudenza □ (prov.) Better the devil you know (than the devil you don't know), mai lasciare la via vecchia per la nuova.NOTA D'USO: - had better- better (2) /ˈbɛtə(r)/n.scommettitore; scommettitrice.(to) better /ˈbɛtə(r)/v. t. e i.1 migliorare; diventare migliore● to better oneself, migliorare le proprie condizioni (di vita); migliorare la propria istruzione: He has gone to America to better himself, è andato in America per migliorare le sue condizioni.
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