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1 do one's thing
expr infml1)Everyone should be free to do their thing — Каждый имеет право заниматься тем, чем хочет
She's gonna start doing her own thing for a change — Ради разнообразия она решила начать поступать по-своему
Young gentleman seeks women who would like to do their own thing but never had the chance — Молодой человек ищет общество женщин, которые хотели бы быть раскованными в вопросах секса, но не имели подходящего случая
2)When he starts doing his thing it sure is something to see — Когда он начинает откалывать свои номера, на это стоит посмотреть
Dad usually stumps up for everything we want badly. But first you've got to let him do his thing about not being able to afford it — Отец обычно дает деньги на все, что нам действительно нужно. Но сначала он, конечно, должен поворчать насчет того, что у него таких денег нет и прочее
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afford — [ə fôrd′] vt. [ME aforthen < OE geforthian, to advance < forthian, to further] 1. to have enough or the means for; bear the cost of without serious inconvenience: used with can or be able [I m not able to afford a car; can you afford the… … English World dictionary
not to be able to afford — be in a position where something is beyond one s financial means … English contemporary dictionary
afford */*/*/ — UK [əˈfɔː(r)d] / US [əˈfɔrd] verb [transitive] Word forms afford : present tense I/you/we/they afford he/she/it affords present participle affording past tense afforded past participle afforded Get it right: afford: Afford is never followed by a… … English dictionary
afford — af|ford [ ə fɔrd ] verb transitive *** 1. ) if you can afford something, you have enough money to be able to pay for it. This word always follows can, could, or be able to : I m not sure how they are able to afford such expensive vacations. We… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
afford*/*/*/ — [əˈfɔːd] verb [T] 1) can afford or be able to afford to have enough money to pay for something I m not sure how they are able to afford such expensive holidays.[/ex] The company simply cannot afford to keep all its staff.[/ex] 2) can afford or be … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
afford — 01. We d like to go skiing this winter, but we can t really [afford] it right now because my wife isn t working. 02. I can t [afford] to go to the bar tonight because I spent too much last week. 03. We re hoping to go to Hawaii for our holidays,… … Grammatical examples in English
able — [[t]e͟ɪblɪst[/t]] ♦ ablest 1) PHR MODAL If you are able to do something, you have skills or qualities which make it possible for you to do it. The older child should be able to prepare a simple meal... The company say they re able to keep pricing … English dictionary
afford — verb (T) 1 can afford a) to have enough money to buy or pay for something: Only the bigger clubs can afford the enormous fees that these players demand. | afford to do sth: We can t afford to go on vacation this year. b) to have enough time to do … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
afford — v.tr. 1 (prec. by can or be able to; often foll. by to + infin.) a have enough money, means, time, etc., for; be able to spare (can afford pound50; could not afford a holiday; can we afford to buy a new television?). b be in a position to do… … Useful english dictionary
afford — /ə fɔ:d/ verb to be able to pay for or buy something ● We could not afford the cost of two telephones. ● The company cannot afford the time to train new staff. (NOTE: Only used after can, cannot, could, could not, able to) … Dictionary of banking and finance
afford — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. manage, bear; supply, yield, produce; make available, furnish. See giving, provision. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To give] Syn. provide, furnish, yield; see produce 1 . 2. [To be in a position to buy or … English dictionary for students