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1 one's mouth waters
(one's mouth waters (after, at или for))1) ≈ слюнки текут; см. тж. make smb.'s mouth water...a child that was passing, towed by a nurse-maid, tossed a luxurious big pear minus one bite into the gutter. I stopped, of course, and fastened my desiring eye on that muddy treasure. My mouth watered for it, my whole being begged for it. (M. Twain, ‘Complete Short Stories’, ‘The £1,000,000 Bank-Note’) —...ребенок, проходивший мимо на буксире у няньки, бросил в канаву большую, роскошную грушу, только один раз надкушенную. Разумеется, я остановился и сосредоточил свое внимание на этом грязном сокровище. У меня текли слюнки, все мое существо молило о ней.
2) ≈ глаза разгорелись (на)I can't put my name to something that may be a pack of lies, even if my mouth waters at that £100. (J. Lindsay, ‘All on the Never-Never’, ch. 13) — я не хочу, чтобы мое имя было связано с такой ложью, хотя бы мне и очень хотелось получить эти сто фунтов.
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2 one's heart is in one's mouth
one's heart is in one's mouth/boots душа/сердце в пятки уходитHis heart was in his mouth as he watched the firemen trying to reach the child on the roof of the burning building.
The boy's heart was in his boots as he arrived home because he knew his mother would be angry with him for tearing his jersey.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > one's heart is in one's mouth
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3 one's tongue cleaved to the roof of one's mouth
у него (у неё и т. д.) язык к гортани прилип [этим. библ. Job XXIX, 10, Psalms CXXXVII, 6]But glancing up suddenly, he found her eyes fixed on him, suspicious and hostile, in silence they stared at each other. His throat turned dry and his tongue glued itself to the roof of his mouth. (A. Saxton, ‘The Great Midland’, ch. 24) — Внезапно взглянув на Стефани, Дейв поймал на себе ее настороженный, враждебный взгляд; они молча смотрели друг на друга. У Дейва вдруг пересохло в горле и язык прилип к гортани.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > one's tongue cleaved to the roof of one's mouth
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4 one's heart came into one's mouth
Concise English-Russian phrasebook > one's heart came into one's mouth
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5 one's mouth waters at the sight of smth
English-Russian combinatory dictionary > one's mouth waters at the sight of smth
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6 to put one’s foot in one’s mouth
to put one’s foot in one’s mouthfalar o que não deve, falar bobagem, fig dar um fora.————————to put one’s foot in one’s mouthmeter os pés pelas mãos.English-Portuguese dictionary > to put one’s foot in one’s mouth
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7 put one's foot in one's mouth
put one's foot in it/in one's mouth попасть впросак; дать маху; сесть в лужу; вляпаться (сказать невпопад)To the majority of voters, he is hopelessly unpresidential, a lightweight, forever putting his foot in his mouth.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > put one's foot in one's mouth
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8 as if butter wouldn't melt in one's mouth
ирон.с невинным, безобидным видом (обыкн. употр. с гл. to look)When a visitor comes in she smiles and languishes, you'd think that butter would not melt in her mouth... (W. Thackeray, ‘Pendennis’, vol. II, ch. XXII) — Когда появляется гость, она вся тает в улыбках; у нее такой умильный вид, словно она и воды не замутит...
‘If she was my daughter I'd turn her up and tan her bottom for her,’ said Jessie indignantly. ‘All that filthy language she uses. And she looks as if butter wouldn't melt in her mouth’ (D. Hewett, ‘Bobbin Up’, ch. 8) — - Будь она моей дочерью, уж я бы ей задрала юбчонку и отшлепала как следует, - возмутилась Джесси. - Ты только послушай, как она выражается. А с виду такая тихоня.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > as if butter wouldn't melt in one's mouth
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9 born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth
Born with a silver spoon in one’s mouthродиться в богатой семьеSally was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.English-Russian small dictionary of idioms > born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth
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10 to have one's heart in one's mouth
tener el alma en un hilotener el alma en un hilo, tener el corazón en un puñoEnglish-spanish dictionary > to have one's heart in one's mouth
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11 to put one's money where one's mouth is
obrar de acuerdo con lo que uno diceEnglish-spanish dictionary > to put one's money where one's mouth is
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12 put one's foot in one's mouth
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13 put one's foot in it/one's mouth
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14 put one's money where one's mouth is
English-Dutch dictionary > put one's money where one's mouth is
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15 shut one's mouth
разг.(shut (up) one's mouth (жарг. face или head))попридержать язык, держать язык за зубами; помалкивать, молчать (обыкн. употр. в повелительном наклонении) [shut one's face или head первонач. амер.]; см. тж. open one's faceShut your heads, and let Tom go on! (M. Twain, ‘Tom Sawyer’, ch. XVIII) — Заткните глотки и дайте Тому говорить!
Less patient ones bid her shut her head, or ask her roughly what is wrong with her. (B. Shaw, ‘Pygmalion’, act I) — Менее терпеливые цыкают на нее и сердито спрашивают, чего, собственно, она орет?
...the marshal bade him "shut his face", and emphasized the command by a twist at his coat-collar. (U. Sinclair, ‘King Coal’, book III) —...начальник охраны прикрикнул: "Заткни пасть!" - и подкрепил свой приказ действием, крепко скрутив ворот его пиджака.
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16 melt in one's mouth
Общая лексика: таять во рту (напр, the cake is wonderful - it just melts in one's mouth) -
17 to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
nacer entre algodonesnacer de pie, nacer con un pan debajo del brazoEnglish-spanish dictionary > to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
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18 to keep one's mouth shut
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19 to shoot one's mouth off
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20 be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
English-spanish dictionary > be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
См. также в других словарях:
To put one's foot in one's mouth — Mouth Mouth (mouth), n.; pl. {Mouths} (mou[th]z). [OE. mouth, mu[thorn], AS. m[=u][eth]; akin to D. mond, OS. m[=u][eth], G. mund, Icel. mu[eth]r, munnr, Sw. mun, Dan. mund, Goth. mun[thorn]s, and possibly L. mentum chin; or cf. D. muil mouth,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To talk out of both sides of one's mouth — Mouth Mouth (mouth), n.; pl. {Mouths} (mou[th]z). [OE. mouth, mu[thorn], AS. m[=u][eth]; akin to D. mond, OS. m[=u][eth], G. mund, Icel. mu[eth]r, munnr, Sw. mun, Dan. mund, Goth. mun[thorn]s, and possibly L. mentum chin; or cf. D. muil mouth,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
keep one's mouth shut — verb refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information Don t tell him any secrets he cannot keep his mouth shut! • Syn: ↑keep quiet, ↑shut one s mouth • Ant: ↑talk (for: ↑keep quiet) … Useful english dictionary
shoot one's mouth off — verb speak spontaneously and without restraint She always shoots her mouth off and says things she later regrets • Syn: ↑lip off • Hypernyms: ↑talk, ↑speak, ↑utter, ↑mouth, ↑verbalize, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
laugh\ on\ the\ other\ side\ of\ one's\ mouth — • laugh on the wrong side of one s mouth • laugh on the other side of one s mouth • laugh out of the other side of one s mouth v. phr. informal To be made sorry; to feel annoyance or disappointment; cry. Paul boasted that he was a good skater,… … Словарь американских идиом
laugh\ on\ the\ wrong\ side\ of\ one's\ mouth — • laugh on the wrong side of one s mouth • laugh on the other side of one s mouth • laugh out of the other side of one s mouth v. phr. informal To be made sorry; to feel annoyance or disappointment; cry. Paul boasted that he was a good skater,… … Словарь американских идиом
laugh\ out\ of\ the\ other\ side\ of\ one's\ mouth — • laugh on the wrong side of one s mouth • laugh on the other side of one s mouth • laugh out of the other side of one s mouth v. phr. informal To be made sorry; to feel annoyance or disappointment; cry. Paul boasted that he was a good skater,… … Словарь американских идиом
melt in one's mouth — {v. phr.} 1. To be so tender as to seem to need no chewing. * /The chicken was so tender that it melted in your mouth./ 2. To taste very good; be delicious. * /Mother s apple pie really melts in your mouth./ … Dictionary of American idioms
melt in one's mouth — {v. phr.} 1. To be so tender as to seem to need no chewing. * /The chicken was so tender that it melted in your mouth./ 2. To taste very good; be delicious. * /Mother s apple pie really melts in your mouth./ … Dictionary of American idioms
put\ one's\ foot\ in\ one's\ mouth — • put one s foot in it • put one s foot in one s mouth v. phr. informal To speak carelessly and rudely; hurt another s feelings without intending to; make a rude mistake. He put his foot in it with his remark about self made men because Jones was … Словарь американских идиом
laugh on the wrong side of one's mouth — or[laugh on the other side of one s mouth] or[laugh out of the other side of one s mouth] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be made sorry; to feel annoyance or disappointment; cry. * /Paul boasted that he was a good skater, but after he fell, he laughed… … Dictionary of American idioms
