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1 it does something for/to me
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2 that embroidered M does something for/to your dress
that embroidered M does something for/to your dressEnglish-Dutch dictionary > that embroidered M does something for/to your dress
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3 where does something come in
expr interrog infmlThe new dictionary of modern spoken language > where does something come in
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4 ♦ something
♦ something /ˈsʌmɵɪŋ/A pron.1 qualche cosa; qualcosa: I have something to tell you, ho qualcosa da dirti; Have something before you leave, mangia qualcosa prima di partire!; Ask me something easier, chiedimi qualcosa di più facile; There's something nice about him, c'è qualcosa di simpatico in lui NOTA D'USO: - qualcosa di…-2 qualcos'altro; o che so io; qualcosa del genere; qualcosa d'interessante (o di vero, di giusto): You should use a knife or a chisel or something, dovresti usare un coltello o uno scalpello o qualcosa del genere; There is something in what he says, c'è del vero in quel che dice4 cosa (o persona) eccezionale; cannonata, schianto (fam.): He's really something!, è una cannonata!B n.1 qualcosa; (un) non so che: His poems have a certain something, le sue poesie hanno un certo non so che2 (fam.) cosa meravigliosa, fantastica, splendida: It's really something!, magnifico!; splendido!C avv.1 alquanto; piuttosto● something else, qualchecos'altro; qualche altra cosa; (fam.) qualcosa di diverso, tutt'altra cosa □ something like, circa, pressappoco; più o meno, grossomodo; (fam.) grande, eccellente, magnifico, ottimo; straordinario: The UFO was shaped something like a saucer, il disco volante aveva grossomodo la forma d'un piatto (o somigliava a un piatto); something like six weeks, circa (o qualcosa come) sei settimane; something like that, qualcosa del genere; The song goes something like this, la canzone fa più o meno così; (fam.) That was something like a dinner!, è stato davvero un pranzo eccellente!; quello è stato un vero pranzo! □ Is something the matter (o something wrong)?, c'è qualcosa che non va? □ something or other, qualcosa; non so che cosa □ (fam.) to do something for sb., imbellire, ringiovanire; migliorare l'aspetto di q.: I think the new dress does something for her, con l'abito nuovo fa figura □ ( di persona o cosa) to be something to do with, avere (qc.) a che fare con ( un fatto, ecc.), essere collegato con (qc.) □ (fam. USA) and then something, e più; e oltre: I had to wait for an hour and then something, dovetti aspettare per un'ora e più □ ( di cosa) to have something to do with, avere a che fare con □ (fam.) to have something going, avere qc. per le mani; ( anche) avere una relazione sentimentale con q. □ (fam. USA) to have something on the ball, avere le idee chiare, avere sale in zucca, essere in gamba □ a little something, una cosetta; una cosuccia: DIALOGO → - Leaving a tip- Here's a little something for your trouble, questa è una piccola ricompensa per il disturbo □ to see something of sb., vedere q. ogni tanto □ to have seen something of the world, aver visto un po' di mondo □ He's something in the City, ha una posizione importante nella City □ He thinks himself something, crede d'essere qualcuno; si crede importante □ I'm something of a mechanic, m'intendo un po' di meccanica; non sono proprio un meccanico, ma insomma! □ He's called Mick something, si chiama Mick Vattelapesca ( non ricordo il cognome) □ (fam. ingl.) You've got something there!, forse hai ragione!; c'è del vero in quel che dici! □ It must be something of importance, deve trattarsi d'una cosa importante □ Something or other prevented him from coming, una cosa o l'altra gli impedì di venire □ ( avanzando una proposta, ecc.) Do you know something?, sai una cosa?; senti un po'! -
5 does (exactly) what it says on the tin
Общая лексика: used to say that something is as good or effective as it claims to be, or that it really does wha (This car is great. It does exactly what it says on the tin, it looks good and performs well. АБ)Универсальный англо-русский словарь > does (exactly) what it says on the tin
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6 does what it says on the tin
Общая лексика: (exactly) used to say that something is as good or effective as it claims to be, or that it really does wha (This car is great. It does exactly what it says on the tin, it looks good and performs well. АБ)Универсальный англо-русский словарь > does what it says on the tin
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7 do something to someone
expr infml1)2)That tune does something to me. Do you feel it, too? — Эта музыка так на меня действует. А ты что-нибудь чувствуешь?
3)But I can hear her coughing. That little cough does something to me — Я слышу, как она кашляет. Это меня начинает беспокоить
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > do something to someone
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8 do something for
разг.(do something (или things) for (или to) smb. (или smth.))украшать кого-л. (или что-л.), сделать кого-л. (или что-л.) более привлекательнымHere it is - a suit that does things for a woman. — Вот костюм, в котором женщина будет выглядеть особенно нарядно.
A coffee flavoured liqueur really does something to the ice-cream. — Добавьте кофейного ликера, и мороженое будет гораздо вкуснее.
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9 up to something
adj infml1)I'm sure he's up to something — Я уверен, что он что-то затевает
Hey you! What do you think you're up to! — Эй, вы! Что вы там, собственно, делаете?
What are you up to with that knife? — А ну, положи нож на место!
What do you think he's up to? — Как по-твоему, что у него на уме?
I guess by the look on her face that she's up to something — Я по выражению ее лица вижу, что она что-то замышляет
The boys had been quiet for so long that we began to wonder if they were up to something — Мальчишек не было слышно так долго, что мы стали подумывать, не затевают ли они очередную шалость
That boy's been up to no good, I can tell from the look on his face — Я по выражению лица вижу, что этот ребенок что-то натворил
2)She must be up to all his dodges — Она, должно быть, знает все его уловки
3)Are you sure you are up to it? — Ты уверен, что сможешь это сделать?
I don't feel up to it — Я чувствую, что это мне не по плечу
I'm afraid he's not up to the job — Боюсь, что эта работенка не для него
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > up to something
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10 used to say that something is as good or effective as it claims to be, or that it really does wha
General subject: does (exactly) what it says on the tin (This car is great. It does exactly what it says on the tin, it looks good and performs well. АБ)Универсальный русско-английский словарь > used to say that something is as good or effective as it claims to be, or that it really does wha
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11 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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12 he does not mean maybe
разг.(he (she, etc.) does not mean maybe)...‘Great guns,’ he said, ‘we're digging, like all-get-out. We've sunk a hole twenty feet since this morning, and I don't mean maybe, either.’ (E. Caldwell, ‘God's Little Acre’, ch. VIII) — - черт побери, - воскликнул Тай Тай. - Все утро копаем, как ненормальные. И выкопали ямку в двадцать футов, можете не сомневаться.
...he has learned one thing that can never be erased from his mind: when his gang bosses say something, they don't mean maybe. (E. D. Sullivan, ‘Chicago Surrenders’, ch. IX) —...он твердо запомнил одно: когда главари его шайки что-либо говорят, их слово - закон.
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13 to have something in store for somebody
tenerle algo preparado para alguien■ I have a surprise in store for you te tengo preparada una sorpresa, tengo una sorpresa para ti■ what does the future have in store for us? ¿qué nos depara el futuro?English-spanish dictionary > to have something in store for somebody
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14 do something credit
do somebody/something credit делать честьYour honesty does your credit.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > do something credit
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15 able to do (something) blindfolded
делать что-то вслепую, делать что-то легко и быстроJim has always been a skilled worker; he does his job blindfolded.English-Russian small dictionary of idioms > able to do (something) blindfolded
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16 able to do (something) blindfolded
делать что-то вслепую, делать что-то легко и быстроJim has always been a skilled worker; he does his job blindfolded.English-Russian small dictionary of idioms > able to do (something) blindfolded
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17 do justice to something
правильно изображать что-либо; съедать или выпивать всёBill always does justice to the turkey on Thanksgiving.English-Russian small dictionary of idioms > do justice to something
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18 have something on the ball
expr infmlIf the teacher has something on the ball, the pupils won't squirm much — Если учитель действительно знает свой предмет, то его ученики не будут вертеться на уроках
When you've got it on the ball the way she does the things generally go right — Когда у тебя шурупит как у нее, то все идет нормально
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > have something on the ball
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19 about the something
adj infmlHe's about the same. Doctor — Он в прежнем состоянии, доктор
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > about the something
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20 all steamed up about something
adj infml1)If she has a distasteful job to do, the first thing she does is get all steamed up about it — Когда ей предстоит делать какую-нибудь неприятную работу, то она для начала начинает орать
Look at you, all steamed up about nothing — Что ты разошелся из-за пустяка?
2)He seems all steamed up about his new job — Он, кажется, в восторге от своей новой работы
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > all steamed up about something
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