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1 wait for the other shoe to drop
wait v for the other shoe to drop GEN auf ein Ereignis warten, das im unmittelbaren Zusammenhang mit einem vorhergehenden Ereignis stehtEnglisch-Deutsch Fachwörterbuch der Wirtschaft > wait for the other shoe to drop
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2 ♦ shoe
♦ shoe /ʃu:/n.1 scarpa: down-at-heel shoes, scarpe scalcagnate; to put on [to take off] one's shoes, mettersi [togliersi] le scarpe2 ferro di cavallo; ferro4 (mecc.) ceppo; ganascia10 (mecc.) sagoma (di piegatrice)● (mecc.) shoe brake, freno a ceppo □ shoe brush, spazzola per tomaia □ shoe buckle, fibbia di scarpa □ shoe-care kit, kit pulisciscarpe □ shoe cream, crema per calzature; lucido da scarpe □ shoe cupboard, scarpiera ( armadietto) □ shoe-knife, trincetto ( di calzolaio) □ shoe leather, cuoio per tomaia; (fig.) scarpe: to save (on) shoe leather, fare economia di scarpe; evitare di muoversi □ shoe-lift, rialzo ( ortopedico, per calzatura) □ shoe manufacturer, industriale delle calzature (o calzaturiero) □ shoe manufacturing, industria calzaturiera □ shoe paste, lucido da scarpe □ shoe polisher, pulisciscarpe ( elettrico) □ shoe rack, scarpiera ( aperta) □ shoe repairer, calzolaio; ciabattino □ shoe shop, calzoleria; negozio di calzature □ to die in one's shoes, morire con le scarpe ai piedi; morire di morte violenta □ (fam.) to fill sb. 's shoes, occupare il posto di q.; sostituire ( degnamente) q. □ (fig.) to be in sb. 's shoes, essere nei panni di q. (fig.) □ (fig.) to know where the shoe pinches, sapere cosa c'è che non va; conoscere la causa dei guai (o delle difficoltà) □ (fig.) to put oneself in sb. 's shoes, mettersi nei panni di q. □ (fig.) to shake in one's shoes, tremare di paura; aver la tremarella □ square-toed shoes, scarpe a punta quadra □ to step into sb. 's shoes = to fill sb.'s shoes ► sopra □ to take off one's shoes and socks (o and stockings), scalzarsi; mettersi a piedi nudi □ (fig. USA) to wait for the other shoe to drop, aspettare il seguito di qc.; attendere gli sviluppi di qc. □ (fig.) That's another pair of shoes, è un altro paio di maniche; è tutt'altra cosa □ (fam.) The shoe is on the other foot, la situazione si è capovolta □ (fam. USA) If the shoe fits, wear it, se l'osservazione è calzante, non te la devi prendere! (devi accettarla!); prendi su e porta a casa (fam.)!(to) shoe /ʃu:/(pass. e p. p. shod), v. t.3 coprire; rivestire● an iron-shod stick, un bastone ferrato ( con un puntale di ferro). -
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[ʃuː] 1. сущ.1) туфля; полуботинокto fix / mend / repair shoes — ремонтировать, чинить туфли
to polish / shine shoes — начищать, чистить туфли
to slip off / take off shoes — снимать туфли
Shoes fit. — Туфли приходятся впору.
- running shoesShoes pinch. — Туфли жмут.
- sports shoes
- tight shoes
- well-fitting shoes
- track shoes2) подкова4) тех. башмак, колодка••to be in smb.'s shoes — оказаться на чьём-л. месте, в чьей-л. шкуре; быть в таком же положении, как и кто-л.
I wouldn't be in your shoes. — Не хотел бы я оказаться в твоей шкуре.
to know where the shoe pinches — знать, в чём трудность, загвоздка
to put the shoe on the right foot — обвинять кого следует, справедливо обвинять
to fill smb.'s shoes — занимать место своего предшественника
to step into smb.'s shoes — занять чьё-л. место
the shoe is on the other foot — теперь не то, обстоятельства изменились
to wait for the other shoe to drop амер. — ждать логического завершения чего-л.
drop the other shoe! амер. — сказал А, говори Б
- wait for a dead man's shoes- wait for dead men's shoes 2. гл.; прош. вр., прич. прош. вр. shod1) обуватьIt's best for children's feet to be shod with real leather. — Детям лучше носить обувь из натуральной кожи.
2) подковыватьAll the horses must be shod with new horseshoes for the show. — Для представления всех лошадей надо заново подковать.
The car was shod with radial tyres. — На автомобиль были надеты шины радиального типа.
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I [weɪt]nome attesa f.••to lie in wait — stare in attesa o agguato
II 1. [weɪt]to lie in wait for sb. — [ ambushers] tendere un agguato a qcn.; [reporter, attacker] aspettare qcn. al varco
1) (await) aspettare [turn, chance]don't wait dinner for me — AE colloq. non aspettatemi per cena
2) AE2.1) (remain patiently) aspettare, attendereto keep sb. waiting — fare aspettare qcn.
to wait for sb., sth. — aspettare qcn., qcs.
to wait for sb., sth. to do — aspettare che qcn., qcs. faccia
just you wait! — (as threat) te la farò vedere!
wait for it! — sentite questa! mil. al tempo!
2) (be left until later) [meal, action] restare in sospeso3) (serve)•- wait in- wait on- wait up* * *[weit] 1. verb1) ((with for) to remain or stay (in the same place or without doing anything): Wait (for) two minutes (here) while I go inside; I'm waiting for John (to arrive).) aspettare2) ((with for) to expect: I was just waiting for that pile of dishes to fall!) aspettarsi3) ((with on) to serve dishes, drinks etc (at table): This servant will wait on your guests; He waits at table.) servire2. noun(an act of waiting; a delay: There was a long wait before they could get on the train.) attesa- waiter- waiting-list
- waiting-room* * *wait /weɪt/n.1 attesa; indugio: agonizing wait, attesa tormentosa; I'm fed up with these long waits, sono arcistufo di queste lunghe attese2 agguato; imboscata: to lie in wait, stare in agguato; to lie in wait for sb., tendere un'imboscata a q.3 (di solito al pl.) comitiva di cantanti e suonatori che vanno di casa in casa la notte di Natale (in GB)● wait-and-see policy, politica temporeggiatrice; attendismo □ (comput.) wait condition, condizione d'attesa □ wait list, lista d'attesa □ (comput.) wait state, stato d'attesa.♦ (to) wait /weɪt/v. i. e t.1 aspettare; attendere; indugiare; essere in attesa; restare in attesa: Please wait till I come back, per favore, attendi ch'io torni!; I always wait for the green light before crossing, aspetto sempre che venga il verde prima d'attraversare; I'm waiting for Ann to come, aspetto che venga Ann; DIALOGO → - Signing on with an agency- I'll be waiting for your call, attenderò una vostra chiamata; He always makes people wait, si fa sempre aspettare; DIALOGO → - At the bus stop- Have you been waiting long?, è molto che aspetti?; to wait one's chance, aspettare l'occasione propizia; to wait one's turn, aspettare il proprio turno NOTA D'USO: - to wait o to expect?-4 (fam.) ritardare; rinviare: I'm not going to wait breakfast for you, non intendo ritardare la colazione per te● to wait and see, stare a vedere □ (fam.) to wait for the other shoe to drop ► shoe □ (fig.) to be waiting in the wings, aspettare dietro le quinte □ to keep sb. waiting, far aspettare q.; tenere q. in attesa □ Lunch is waiting for us, il pranzo è in tavola (o è servito) □ DIALOGO → - Giving directions- I can't wait to see you, non vedo l'ora di vederti; I can't wait to start my new job, non vedo l'ora di cominciare il mio nuovo lavoro □ I didn't wait to be told twice, non me lo feci dire due volte □ Wait for it!, fermi!; ( anche) sentite questa!, adesso viene il bello!* * *I [weɪt]nome attesa f.••to lie in wait — stare in attesa o agguato
II 1. [weɪt]to lie in wait for sb. — [ ambushers] tendere un agguato a qcn.; [reporter, attacker] aspettare qcn. al varco
1) (await) aspettare [turn, chance]don't wait dinner for me — AE colloq. non aspettatemi per cena
2) AE2.1) (remain patiently) aspettare, attendereto keep sb. waiting — fare aspettare qcn.
to wait for sb., sth. — aspettare qcn., qcs.
to wait for sb., sth. to do — aspettare che qcn., qcs. faccia
just you wait! — (as threat) te la farò vedere!
wait for it! — sentite questa! mil. al tempo!
2) (be left until later) [meal, action] restare in sospeso3) (serve)•- wait in- wait on- wait up -
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{ʃu:}
I. 1. обувка (половинка)
high SHOE цяла/висока обувка
low SHOE половинка
2. подкова, петало
to cast/throw a SHOE пада ми подковата
3. тех. челюст (на спирачка), сменяема наставка, звено от гъсенична верига
4. железен плаз (на шейна)
5. желeзен шип (на бастун и пр.)
that's another pair of SHOEs това e друг въпрос/работа
to be in someone's SHOE s намирам се в положението на някого
to put oneself in someone's SHOEs поставям се в положението на някого
I know where the SHOE pinches знам къде (гo) стиска чепикът
the SHOE is on the other foot не e така работата, положението се e променило, отговорността пада другаде
to put the SHOE on the right foot обвинявам когото трябва/справедливо
to be in/to fill someone's SHOEs заемам мястото на някого
dead men's SHOEs наследство, място, пост (очакван след смъртта на някого)
II. 1. обувам, снабдявам с обувки
2. подковавам (кон)
3. слагам железен шип на* * *{shu:} n 1. обувка (половинка); high shoe цяла/висока обувка; low shoe (2) {shu:} v (shod {shъd}) 1. обувам; снабдявам с обувки; 2. под* * *челюст; обувка; обувен;* * *1. dead men's shoes наследство, място, пост (очакван след смъртта на някого) 2. high shoe цяла/висока обувка 3. i know where the shoe pinches знам къде (гo) стиска чепикът 4. i. обувка (половинка) 5. ii. обувам, снабдявам с обувки 6. low shoe половинка 7. that's another pair of shoes това e друг въпрос/работа 8. the shoe is on the other foot не e така работата, положението се e променило, отговорността пада другаде 9. to be in someone's shoe s намирам се в положението на някого 10. to be in/to fill someone's shoes заемам мястото на някого 11. to cast/throw a shoe пада ми подковата 12. to put oneself in someone's shoes поставям се в положението на някого 13. to put the shoe on the right foot обвинявам когото трябва/справедливо 14. желeзен шип (на бастун и пр.) 15. железен плаз (на шейна) 16. подкова, петало 17. подковавам (кон) 18. слагам железен шип на 19. тех. челюст (на спирачка), сменяема наставка, звено от гъсенична верига* * *shoe[ʃu:] I. n 1. обувка ( половинка); пантоф; ам. цяла обувка; high \shoe ам. цяла обувка; low \shoe ам. половинка; 2. подкова, петало; 3. железен плаз; 4. накладка на спирачки на автомобил; • to drop the other \shoe приключвам някаква дейност, завършвам с втория, последен етап; to smudge o.'s own \shoes опетнявам собствената си репутация, опитвайки се да очерня някой друг; the \shoe is on the other foot сега не е така, положението е променено (вее друг вятър); отговорността пада върху другиго; to put the \shoe on the right foot обвинявам, когото трябва; обвинявам справедливо; that's another pair of \shoes това е друга работа (отделен въпрос); to be in ( fill) another person's \shoes влизам в положението на някого; поставям се на мястото на друг; to fill ( step into) s.o.'s \shoes заемам мястото на някого; to know where the \shoe pinches знам къде е проблемът; to wait for dead men's \shoes чакам да умре някой (за да го наследя или да му заема мястото); II. v ( shod[ʃɔd]) 1. обувам; 2. подковавам; 3. слагам (железен шип) ( with).
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