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1 the tip of (one's) tongue
Общая лексика: кончик языкаУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > the tip of (one's) tongue
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2 on the tip of one's tongue
вертеться на языкеHer name is on the tip of my tongue.
I know this, no, no, don't tell me, it's on the tip of my tongue.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > on the tip of one's tongue
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3 on the tip of one's tongue
идиом. вертеться на языкеАнгло-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > on the tip of one's tongue
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4 at the tip of (one's) tongue
Макаров: на кончике языка, на языкеУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > at the tip of (one's) tongue
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5 on the tip of (one's) tongue
Макаров: на кончике языка, на языкеУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > on the tip of (one's) tongue
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6 on the tip of one's tongue
Общая лексика: на языкеУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > on the tip of one's tongue
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7 At the tip of one's tongue
амер. На кончике языкаDifficulties of the English language (lexical reference) English-Russian dictionary > At the tip of one's tongue
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8 at the tip of one's tongue
на кончике языка, т. е. почти уже сказанный. Видите, у нас и у американцев одинаковый оборот речи.English-Russian slang from the book M. Goldenkova "Caution, hot dog" > at the tip of one's tongue
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9 on the tip of one's tongue
на ко́нчике языка́, ве́ртится на языке́The Americanisms. English-Russian dictionary. > on the tip of one's tongue
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10 be smth.) on the tip of one's tongue
этo вepтитcя у мeня (у нeгo и т. д.) нa языкeBut she did not say the words which were on the tip of her tongue (W. S. Maugham)Concise English-Russian phrasebook > be smth.) on the tip of one's tongue
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11 have smth. on the tip of one's tongue
см. be on the tip of one's tongueConcise English-Russian phrasebook > have smth. on the tip of one's tongue
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12 be on the tip of one's tongue
(be (или have smth.) on the tip of one's (или the) tongue)≈ это вертится у меня (у него и т. д.) на языке...then the flash of anger which he knew so well came into her eyes as she instinctively sought to defend herself by abuse. But she did not say the words which were on the tip of her tongue. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Of Human Bondage’, ch. 109) —...потом в глазах Милдред загорелся знакомый злой огонек. Она подсознательно искала защиты в ругани, но так и не произнесла слов, которые готовы были сорваться у нее с языка.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > be on the tip of one's tongue
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13 be on the tip of one's tongue
Общая лексика: вертеться на языке, вертеться в головеУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > be on the tip of one's tongue
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14 have names and dates on the tip of (one's) tongue
Макаров: знать назубок все имена и датыУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > have names and dates on the tip of (one's) tongue
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15 to be (have it) on (at) the tip of (one's) tongue
Общая лексика: вертеться на языкеУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > to be (have it) on (at) the tip of (one's) tongue
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16 to have smth on the tip of one's tongue
English-Russian combinatory dictionary > to have smth on the tip of one's tongue
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17 the tip of tongue
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18 at the tip of tongue
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19 on the tip of tongue
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20 have names and dates on the tip of tongue
Макаров: (one's) знать назубок все имена и датыУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > have names and dates on the tip of tongue
См. также в других словарях:
on the tip of one's tongue — {adv. phr.} About to say something, such as a name, a telephone number, etc., but unable to remember it for the moment. * / His name is on the tip of my tongue, Tom said. It will come to me in a minute. / … Dictionary of American idioms
on the tip of one's tongue — {adv. phr.} About to say something, such as a name, a telephone number, etc., but unable to remember it for the moment. * / His name is on the tip of my tongue, Tom said. It will come to me in a minute. / … Dictionary of American idioms
at\ the\ tip\ of\ one's\ tongue — • on the tip of one s tongue • at the tip of one s tongue adv. phr. informal 1. Almost spoken; at the point of being said. It was at the tip of my tongue to tell him, when the phone rang. John had a rude answer on the tip of his tongue, but he… … Словарь американских идиом
on\ the\ tip\ of\ one's\ tongue — • on the tip of one s tongue • at the tip of one s tongue adv. phr. informal 1. Almost spoken; at the point of being said. It was at the tip of my tongue to tell him, when the phone rang. John had a rude answer on the tip of his tongue, but he… … Словарь американских идиом
on the tip of one's tongue — phrasal 1. : about to be uttered or blurted out 2. : just eluding recall had his name on the tip of my tongue but it s gone now * * * on the tip of one s tongue 1. Almost, but not (yet) quite, remembered 2. On the very point of being spoken • • • … Useful english dictionary
at the tip of one's tongue — or[on the tip of one s tongue] {adv. phr.} {informal} 1. Almost spoken; at the point of being said. * /It was at the tip of my tongue to tell him, when the phone rang./ * /John had a rude answer on the tip of his tongue, but he remembered his… … Dictionary of American idioms
at the tip of one's tongue — or[on the tip of one s tongue] {adv. phr.} {informal} 1. Almost spoken; at the point of being said. * /It was at the tip of my tongue to tell him, when the phone rang./ * /John had a rude answer on the tip of his tongue, but he remembered his… … Dictionary of American idioms
on the tip of one's tongue — ► on the tip of one s tongue almost but not quite spoken or coming to mind. Main Entry: ↑tip … English terms dictionary
on the tip of one's tongue — not quite able to remember something The name of his latest movie is on the tip of my tongue … Idioms and examples
on the tip of one's tongue — phrasal 1. about to be uttered < it was on the tip of my tongue to say exactly what I thought > 2. just eluding recall … New Collegiate Dictionary
on the tip of one's tongue — adjective known but not quite remembered Her name is on the tip of my tongue; it could be Kathy or Karen or something … Wiktionary