Идиомы английского языка на букву "i"
(not) in so many words
- именно этими словами; ясно, недвусмысленно
Example:
The house owner threatened in so many words to raise the rent.
idiot box
- телевизор
Example:
My brother sits glued to the idiot box all day long.
if looks could kill
- убийственный злобный взгляд; "если бы взглядом можно было убить"
Example:
If looks could kill, then the look he gave me would have killed me at once.
if so
- раз так, в таком случае
Example:
He won’t die unless we abandon him; and if so, we will be answerable for his death.
if the shoe fits, wear it
- если вы принимаете замечание на свой счёт, пусть будет так; "на воре шапка горит"
Example:
Ann was mortally offended by my harmless remark. I looked at her and said that if the shoe fits, wear it.
if worst comes to worst
- в худшем случае, на худой конец
Example:
Even if worst comes to worst, she has got enough to live on for six months at least.
ill at ease
- чувствовать себя неловко, нервничать
Example:
I saw that Jimmy felt ill at ease and decided not to tell him about his failure.
ill will
- недоброжелательность, неприязнь
Example:
John and George are rivals, and there is much ill will between them.
ill-disposed to (do something)
- проявлять нежелание делать что-либо
Example:
They seem to be ill-disposed to cooperate with us.
ill-gotten gains
- добытый нечестным путём
Example:
"I am sure Mr. Bobtail’s wealth is ill-gotten gains."
