SMTH BBS — Shuimu Tsinghua (zh sp|s=水木清华|p=shuǐmù qīnghuá; abbreviated as SMTH) BBS is the first and one of the most popular bulletin board system sites among the universities in China. Hosted by Tsinghua University, it is recognized for its diversity and… … Wikipedia
smth\ else\ again — n. phr. A different kind of thing; something different. I don t care if you borrow my dictionary sometimes, but taking it without asking and keeping it is something else again. But I don t want a new car, Charles said to the car dealer, I want a… … Словарь американских идиом
make\ smth\ of — v. phr. 1. To make (smth) seem important. When girls see another girl with a boy, they often try to make something of it. 2. To start a fight over; use as an excuse to start a quarrel. Bob accidentally shoved Bill in the corridor, and Bill made… … Словарь американских идиом
talk one into doing smth — • to talk one into doing smth • to talk one out of doing smth (from Idioms in Speech) to persuade (to dissuade) somebody to do something Edna talked him into going, said Tony. (M. Wilson) He acted immediately and calmly. Bunder would never, of… … Idioms and examples
talk one out of doing smth — • to talk one into doing smth • to talk one out of doing smth (from Idioms in Speech) to persuade (to dissuade) somebody to do something Edna talked him into going, said Tony. (M. Wilson) He acted immediately and calmly. Bunder would never, of… … Idioms and examples
put smth in a nutshell — • the long and the short of it • to cut a long story short • to put smth in a nutshell (from Idioms in Speech) the general result or effect; all that need be said; the upshot (in the fewest words possible, in short, in brief); the substance of… … Idioms and examples
get smth right — (from Idioms in Speech) to understand a matter thoroughly or clearly so that no misunderstanding is possible Look. You ve got it all wrong, said Walter. (J. Wain) You ve got it all wrong, if you think I don t want a decent place to live in as… … Idioms and examples
dare\ one\ to\ do\ smth — v. phr. To challenge someone to do something. I dare you to jump off that rock into the sea, Fred said to Jack … Словарь американских идиом
get\ smth\ straight — v. phr. To clearly comprehend an issue. Let me get this straight, Burt said. You want $85,000 for this miserable shack? … Словарь американских идиом
take\ smth\ by\ storm — v. phr. 1. To capture by a sudden or very bold attack. The army did not hesitate. they took the town by storm. 2. To win the favor or liking of; make (a group of people) like or believe you. The comic took the audience by storm. John gave Jane so … Словарь американских идиом
go into smth — (from Idioms in Speech) to occupy oneself with; to be busy with; Before we go into it in more detail, said Charles, able to speak at last, could you clear up one point for me? (J. Wain) Could Clare get a divorce from him without publicly going… … Idioms and examples
