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1 snap one's fingers at smb.
разг.(snap one's fingers at smb. (или smth.))открыто выражать презрение к кому-л. (или к чему-л.), не считаться с кем-л. (или с чем-л.); ≈ в грош не ставитьHayward welcomed a subject in which hard facts need not disconcert him; when feeling is the gauge you can snap your fingers at logic, and when your logic is weak that is very agreeable. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Of Human Bondage’, ch. 27) — Хейуорд был рад всякой теме, которая не требовала знания грубых фактов; когда мерилом служит чувство, нам наплевать на логику, а это очень удобно, если вы не в ладах с логикой.
Henry... had worked out for himself a wonderful scheme, whereby he was going to snap his fingers at all courts and their decisions. (U. Sinclair, ‘Boston’, vol. II, ch. XVI) — Для себя Генри... придумал блестящий план, благодаря которому мог махнуть рукой на все суды и приговоры.
At fifty, that earlier fiery intensity, the untamed Bohemian spirit that made him flout orthodoxy and snap his fingers at authority, had been subdued, or rather mellowed, by a genuine and well-merited success. (A. J. Cronin, ‘A Thing of Beauty’, part V, ch. 1) — В пятьдесят лет это уже не был прежний пылкий и необузданный художник, который обожал богему, попирал все ортодоксальные воззрения и совершенно не считался с авторитетами, - подлинный и заслуженный успех укротил или, вернее, смягчил его.
Large English-Russian phrasebook > snap one's fingers at smb.
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2 snap one's fingers at smb.
(или smth.) paзг.oткpытo выpaжaть пpeзpeниe к кoму-л. (или к чeму-л.), нe cчитaтьcя c кeм-л. (или c чём-л.)At fifty, that earlier fiery intensity, the untamed Bohemian spirit that made him flout orthodoxy and snap his fingers at authority, had been subdued, or rather mellowed, by a genuine and well merited success A. J. Cronin). Hagward welcomed a subject in which hard facts used not disconcert him: when feeling is the gauge you can snap your fingers at logic, and when your logic is weak that is very agreeable (W. S. Maugham)Concise English-Russian phrasebook > snap one's fingers at smb.
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3 snap one's fingers at
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4 snap (one's) fingers at
Идиоматическое выражение: пренебрегать, не обращать внимания (Joanne snapped her fingers at the rumor about their bankruptcy.)Универсальный англо-русский словарь > snap (one's) fingers at
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5 snap one's fingers at smb
Общая лексика: плевать на (Верещагин)Универсальный англо-русский словарь > snap one's fingers at smb
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6 snap one's fingers
להפגין בוז; "לסדר"* * *◙ "רדסל" ;זוב ןיגפהל◄ -
7 snap one's fingers
(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) knipse med fingrene* * *(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) knipse med fingrene -
8 snap one's fingers
(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) chasquear los dedos -
9 snap one's fingers
(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) smella fingrum -
10 snap one's fingers
(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) ujjával pattint -
11 snap one's fingers
(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) estalar os dedos -
12 snap one's fingers
parmaklarını şıklatmak, parmaklarını çıtlatmak* * *(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) parmaklarını şaklatmak -
13 snap one's fingers at
umursamamak, hiçe saymak -
14 snap one's fingers at
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15 snap one's fingers
(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) tleskniti s prsti -
16 snap one's fingers
(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) napsauttaa sormiaan -
17 snap one's fingers
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18 snap one's fingers
(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) knipse med fingrene -
19 snap one's fingers
(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) schioccare le dita -
20 snap one's fingers
(to make a sharp noise by moving the thumb quickly across the top joint of the middle finger, as an informal gesture eg to attract someone's attention, mark the rhythm in music etc.) mit den Fingern schnalzen
См. также в других словарях:
snap one's fingers — To make a short loud clicking sound with the middle finger and thumb, usu to attract attention or show defiance, contempt, etc • • • Main Entry: ↑finger snap one s fingers To flick a finger and thumb together with a sharp noise, usu to attract… … Useful english dictionary
snap one's fingers at — idi snap one s fingers at, to exhibit disdain for … From formal English to slang
snap one's fingers — ► snap (or click) one s fingers make a sharp clicking sound by bending the middle finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it. Main Entry: ↑finger … English terms dictionary
snap one's fingers — verb to creat a cracking or clicking sound with one’s fingers by building tension between the thumb and another finger (middle, index, or ring) and then moving that finger forcefully downward so it hits the thenar eminence of the same hand at a… … Wiktionary
snap one's fingers at — {v. phr.} To show contempt for; show no respect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. * /John snapped his fingers at the sign that said Do not enter, and he went in the door./ * /The highway sign said Speed limit, 35 miles per hour, but… … Dictionary of American idioms
snap one's fingers at — {v. phr.} To show contempt for; show no respect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. * /John snapped his fingers at the sign that said Do not enter, and he went in the door./ * /The highway sign said Speed limit, 35 miles per hour, but… … Dictionary of American idioms
snap\ one's\ fingers\ at — v. phr. To show contempt for; show no respect for; pay no attention to; scorn; disregard. John snapped his fingers at the sign that said Do not enter, and he went in the door. The highway sign said Speed limit, 35 miles per hour, but when a… … Словарь американских идиом
snap one's fingers at — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. defy, pay no attention to, have contempt for; see dare 2 , oppose 1 , 2 … English dictionary for students
snap one's fingers — show scorn, show ridicule; arrange, make possible … English contemporary dictionary
snap one's fingers at — phrasal : to give no heed to : treat with contempt or unconcern … Useful english dictionary
snap (or click) one's fingers — make a sharp clicking sound by bending the last joint of the middle finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it. → finger … English new terms dictionary
