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1 under one's roof
(under one's (или smb.'s) roof)у себя (или у кого-л.) дома, под своей (или чьей-л.) крышейThough neither the Duke nor this able Minister were at all addicted to literature, they had both seen Scott frequently under their own roofs. (J. G. Lockhart, ‘Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Bart’, vol. I, ch. IX) — И герцог, и его талантливый министр были далеки от литературы, но оба они часто принимали В. Скотта у себя дома.
...I swear you will fare worse upon the road than you are likely to do at home. Better to starve under your own roof than in the hedges. (D. du Maurier, ‘The King's General’, ch. 14) —...я считаю, что дома вам будет лучше, чем в чужих краях. Дома, как говорят, и солома едома.
Mary need not have worried after all. Sir Richard Orenville had passed but a single night under her roof, and not the week that she had dreaded... (D. du Maurier, ‘The King's General’, ch. 26) — Оказалось, что беспокоиться ей было нечего. Сэр Ричард Гренвил гостил у нее одну только ночь, а не неделю, как она боялась...
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2 under one's hand
собственноручно; за собственноручной подписью (и с приложением печати), за подписью (и печатью)...pocket-handkerchiefs being decided articles of luxury, had been, for all future times and ages, removed from the noses of paupers by the express order of he board, in council assembled: solemnly given and pronounced under their hands and seals. (Ch. Dickens, ‘Oliver Twist’, ch. III) —...носовые платки, отнесенные к предметам роскоши, были на все грядущие века отторгнуты от носов бедняков по специальному приказу приходского совета, собравшегося в полном составе, - по приказу, который был скреплен соответствующей подписью и печатью и торжественно обнародован.
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3 under one's own power
разг.самостоятельно, без посторонней помощи‘What's that?’ ‘The missing jade Buddha,’ I said casually. ‘You... you recovered it?’ ‘It didn't walk in here under its own power.’ (E. S. Gardner, ‘The Count of Nine’, ch. 13) — - Что это? - Это украденный нефритовый Будда, - небрежно ответил я. - Вы... вам его вернули? - Он не пришел сюда своим ходом.
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4 under one's feet
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5 under one's belt
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6 under one's belt
разг.1) поевший, съевший; выпивший...it was no fun when you had to sit at the table at home with a good thick steak under your belt, and watch the kids wolf down the few potatoes that were counted piece by piece on the plates. (S. Heym, ‘Goldsborough’, ch. 10) —...но ничуть не весело сидеть дома за столом, когда у самой в желудке сочный толстый бифштекс, а ребята с такой жадностью глотают считанные кусочки картошки, что на них больно смотреть.
She was cute with two strong Bloody Marys under her belt. (J. Jones, ‘A Touch of Danger’, ch. 8) — Выпив две порции "Кровавой Мэри", дама начала острить.
2) в прошлом; ≈ за плечамиHis wife had 135,000 miles driving in the States under her belt... — У его жены за плечами большой опыт вождения машины. Она наездила 135 000 миль по дорогам Соединенных Штатов.
He already had a few hand-to-hand fights under his belt when he was sent to the front. (RHD) — Когда его послали на фронт, у него уже был опыт нескольких рукопашных боев.
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7 under one's hat
разг.тайно, по секрету (обыкн. употр. с гл. to keep)Casey held out his hand. ‘Well, thanks, Mr. Freeman. I'll keep anything you've told me under my hat.’ (F. Knebel and Ch. Bailey, ‘Seven Days in May’, ‘Thursday Noon’) — - Ну, спасибо, мистер Фримен, - Кейси протянул ему руку. - Все, что вы мне рассказали, я буду хранить в тайне.
‘But you'll never guess who my new boss is,’ he told Morris laughingly. ‘Strictly in confidence, I can tell you, Morrey, though it's got to be kept under your hat.’ (K. S. Prichard, ‘The Roaring Nineties’, ch. 64) — - А ну-ка, угадай, кто теперь мой хозяин! Нипочем не угадаешь! - весело сказал Альф. - Ну, так и быть, тебе я скажу, Морри, только это между нами.
In fact you're coming with me now in a taxi, to old man Kemp. We can't keep this under our hats. (A. Christie, ‘Sparkling Cyanide’, book III, ch. XI) — Вы сейчас поедете со мной в такси к старине Кемпу. Нельзя же держать его в неведении относительно всего этого.
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8 under one's own steam
своим ходомThe girls were offered hotel work in Saudi Arabia, but had to get there under their own steam.
I don't need a lift, thanks. I'll get there under my own steam.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > under one's own steam
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9 under one's own steam
бeз пocтopoннeй пoмoщи, cвoими cилaми, caм, caмocтoятeльнoOh, he's got the hang of the job now. I'll leave him to carry on under his own steam for a bit. 'Would you be kind enough to... see Miss Cleverly home.' 'That's not necessary... I can move under my own steam' (J. J. M. Stuart) -
10 under one's belt
Разговорное выражение: на счету у кого-л. (Having these ten years under his belt has made a huge difference in the rescue.), в активе, за плечами -
11 under one's breath
тихо, тихим голосом, шёпотомThe stocky man who had been firing in the hall groaned loudly and swore under his breath.
Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > under one's breath
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12 under one's own stream
идиом.собственными усилиямибез посторонней помощи||He learned to play chess under his own stream. — Он научился играть в шахматы без посторонней помощи.
Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > under one's own stream
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13 under one's wing
идиом.под чьей-либо защитойпод чьей-либо опекой|| My daughter will take the kitten under her wing. — Моя дочь будет заботиться о котенке.
Англо-русский универсальный дополнительный практический переводческий словарь И. Мостицкого > under one's wing
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14 under one's belt
за плечами (об опыте, достижениях)But with no business knowledge under his belt, Joe decided to hire someone to run the business.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов > under one's belt
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15 under one's own steam
независимо ни от кого, в одиночку, без помощи другихI'll make it under my own steam – я сделаю это сам
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16 under one's steam
собственными силами: The task was not easy at all but John finished that under his own steam. — Задачка была не из легких, но Джон справился своими силами.English-Russian slang from the book M. Goldenkova "Caution, hot dog" > under one's steam
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17 under one's own steam
независимо ни от кого, в одиночку, без помощи другихI'll make it under my own steam – я сделаю это сам
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18 under one's vine and fig-tree
"под своею виноградною лозою и под своею смоковницей", в родном доме [этим. библ. I Kings IV, 25, Micah IV, 4]When I retire from work, I'm going to buy a cottage in the country and live under my own vine and fig tree. (A. Johnson, ‘Common English Quotations’) — Когда я выйду в отставку, куплю домик в деревне и буду жить там "под своею виноградною лозою и под своею смоковницей".
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19 under one's breath
впoлгoлoca, тиxo, шёпoтoмUnder her breath she hummed the tune the band was playing (P. H. Johnson) -
20 under one's arms
под мышкойБольшой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > under one's arms
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under one's — ( ● nose … Useful english dictionary
Under one's signature — Under Un der, prep. [AS. under, prep. & adv.; akin to OFries. under, OS. undar, D. onder, G. unter, OHG. untar, Icel. undir, Sw. & Dan. under, Goth. undar, L. infra below, inferior lower, Skr. adhas below. [root]201. Cf. {Inferior}.] 1. Below or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Under One Roof — may refer to:In television: * Under One Roof (1993 TV series), a Japanese series * Under One Roof (1994 TV series), a Singaporean comedy series * Under One Roof (1995 TV series), an American drama series * Under One Roof (2002 TV series), an… … Wikipedia
under one's belt — {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In your stomach; eaten; or absorbed. * /Once he had a good meal under his belt, the man loosened his tie and fell asleep./ * /Jones is talkative when he has a few drinks under his belt./ 2. In your experience, memory or … Dictionary of American idioms
under one's belt — {adv. phr.}, {informal} 1. In your stomach; eaten; or absorbed. * /Once he had a good meal under his belt, the man loosened his tie and fell asleep./ * /Jones is talkative when he has a few drinks under his belt./ 2. In your experience, memory or … Dictionary of American idioms
under one's breath — {adv. phr.} In a whisper; with a low voice. * /The teacher heard the boy say something under his breath and she asked him to repeat it aloud./ * /I told Lucy the news under my breath, but Joyce overheard me./ … Dictionary of American idioms
under one's breath — {adv. phr.} In a whisper; with a low voice. * /The teacher heard the boy say something under his breath and she asked him to repeat it aloud./ * /I told Lucy the news under my breath, but Joyce overheard me./ … Dictionary of American idioms
under one's thumb — • under one s thumb • under the thumb obedient to someone, controlled by someone He is only an assistant salesman but he has his boss under his thumb. Digest 22/2002 under someone s control Don t ask Margie to make a change in our work schedule.… … Idioms and examples
under\ one's\ wing — • under one s wing • take under one s wing adv. phr. Under the care or protection of. Helen took the new puppy under her wing. The boys stopped teasing the new student when Bill took him under his wing. Compare: in tow … Словарь американских идиом
under one roof — under one ˈroof | under the same ˈroof idiom in the same building or house • There are various stores and restaurants all under one roof. • I don t think I can live under the same roof as you any longer. Main entry: ↑roofidiom … Useful english dictionary
under\ one's\ nose — • under one s nose • under the nose of adv. phr. informal In sight of; in an easily seen or noticeable place. The thief walked out of the museum with the painting, right under the nose of the guards. When Jim gave up trying to find a pen, he saw… … Словарь американских идиом