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21 it's in the works
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22 give the enemy the works
Conversation vocabulary and slang. English-Russian dictionary > give the enemy the works
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23 agreement is in the works
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > agreement is in the works
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24 barber gave him the works
Макаров: парикмахер сделал ему все, что полагается (постриг, побрил и т.п.)Универсальный англо-русский словарь > barber gave him the works
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25 before use in the Works
Строительство: прежде чем использовать в процессе РаботУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > before use in the Works
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26 coup is in the works
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27 crackdown is in the works
Универсальный англо-русский словарь > crackdown is in the works
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28 handing-over of the works
Строительство: сдача работУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > handing-over of the works
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29 have (sth.) in the works
Общая лексика: работатьУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > have (sth.) in the works
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30 to give sb the works
(=treat harshly) dar a algn una paliza; (=treat generously) tratar a algn a cuerpo de rey -
31 to give somebody the works
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32 monkey\ wrench\ in\ the\ works
English-Estonian dictionary > monkey\ wrench\ in\ the\ works
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33 to close down the works
English-russian dctionary of contemporary Economics > to close down the works
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34 handing-over of the works
English-Russian scientific dictionary > handing-over of the works
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35 technical level of the works
Англо-русский строительный словарь > technical level of the works
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36 give someone the works
expr1) infmlYou always get good food and wine at this restaurant, they really give you the works — В этом ресторане отличная кухня и превосходное вино, и, вообще, вас там обслужат по первому классу
We're giving our house the works - we're painting the whole place and putting in new furniture — Мы решили основательно заняться нашим домом - все покрасить, поставить новую мебель
The barber gives you the works - shave, haircut, massage and tonic — В этой парикмахерской весь набор услуг - побриться, постричься, сделать массаж, освежиться
2) slThe police were giving him the works — В полицейском участке к нему были применены физические меры воздействия
3) slThe new dictionary of modern spoken language > give someone the works
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37 shoot the works
expr AmE sl1)2)In whatever pertains to comfort shoot the works — Что касается комфорта, ни в чем себе не отказывай
Don't shoot the works. Save some for a cab — Не трать все деньги. Оставь на такси
3)Suddenly she turned sort of green and I knew she was going to shoot the works — Вдруг она позеленела, и я понял, что ее сейчас вырвет
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > shoot the works
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38 give smb. the works
разг.1) грубо обращаться с кем-л.; избить кого-л.; ≈ задать кому-л. жару [первонач. амер.]When he had us both up in March it was had enough. This time he gave me the works. We've got to deliver at all costs, or else. I'm desperately worried. (A. J. Cronin, ‘The Northern Light’, part I, ch. 11) — Сомервил в марте вызывал нас обоих, нам уже тогда сильно досталось. А на этот раз он задал мне такого жару! Мы должны любой ценой повысить тираж, иначе... Я ужасно волнуюсь.
And the cops were giving him the works. Determined to have him sign a document he hadn't seen. (D. Carter, ‘Tomorrow Is with Us’, ch. XXVI) — И полиция "взяла его в работу", добиваясь, чтобы он подписал документ, которого и в глаза не видел.
‘You sure gave him the works!’ Dondolo laughed, ‘He didin't like it - have a look at my hand.’ (A. Heym, ‘The Crusaders’, book II, ch. 6) — - Здорово вы его отделали! - Да он совсем взбеленился, вон взгляните на мою руку, - засмеялся Дондоло.
2) укокошить, убить кого-л....I'm giving you the straight of it. That bum... gave him the works. (E. Wallace, ‘On the Spot’, ch. V) —...я говорю вам сущую правду. Этот бродяга... укокошил Винсетти.
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39 get the works
expr1) infmlYou're getting the works at the beauty shop - cut, wash, dye and set — В этом салоне красоты весь набор услуг - можно постричься, помыть голову, покрасить и уложить волосы
2) sl3) slHe doesn't dare show up because he can easily get the works for doing the dirty on the whole mob — Он не смеет показаться, потому что его тут же пришьют за ту подлянку, которую он устроил всей банде
The new dictionary of modern spoken language > get the works
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40 shoot the works
амер.; жарг.доводить дело до конца, ни перед чем не останавливаться, идти напропалую, идти на всёIf Bertha is going to gamble, she may as well shoot the works. (E. S. Gardner, ‘Pass the Gravy’, ch. 16) — Если уж Берта решила вести крупную игру, то ей надо держать марку.
The Greens shot the works on their daughter's wedding reception. (DAI) — Грины не жалели ни трудов, ни расходов, чтобы как следует отпраздновать свадьбу дочери.
The motor of Tom's boat was dangerously hot, but he decided to shoot the works and try to win the race. (DAI) — Мотор лодки сильно перегрелся, и участвовать в гонке было опасно; но Том решил рискнуть, уверенный, что выиграет.
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