Идиомы английского языка на букву "w"
weather permitting
- при благоприятной погоде
Example:
Weather permitting, we can keep our windows open all day long.
weave in and out (of something)
- двигаться, обходя что-либо; объезжать
Example:
Richard was in a great hurry, so he was weaving in and out of the traffic.
weed out (someone or something)
- убрать не нужное, избавиться от кого-либо чего-либо
Example:
I decided to weed out my library because there were too many old books in it.
week in, week out
- неделя за неделей
Example:
Week in, week out Jimmy was trying to get a good job.
weigh down on (someone)
- угнетать, тяготить, беспокоить кого-либо
Example:
A huge debt weighed down on George for several months.
weigh on/upon (someone)
- беспокоить, расстраивать кого-либо, висеть грузом на ком-либо
Example:
Sadness weighed on Agnes’s heart when her puppy died.
weigh one’s words
- взвешивать свои слова
Example:
When Professor Smith talked to the students about becoming doctors, he spoke slowly, weighing his words.
welcome to do something
- приветствовать или одобрять какую-либо деятельность
Example:
My friend said I was welcome to come and see her whenever I liked.
well and good
- ну что ж хорошо
Example:
If my daughter enters a university, I will call that well and good.
well up in years
- старый
Example:
Julian is well up in years, but he is very energetic.
