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by way of
For the sake or purpose of; as.
By way of example, he described his own experience.
Through; by a route including; via.
He went from New York to San Francisco by way of Chicago.
caesar's wife
Дословно: жена Цезаря.
Часть пословицы Caesar's wife must be above suspicion (жена цезаря должна быть вне подозрений).
Часть пословицы Caesar's wife must be above suspicion (жена цезаря должна быть вне подозрений).
This is a Trust Fund. Anything that it supports must be Caesar's wife.
Это доверительный фонд. Все, куда он вкладывает средства, должно быть вне подозрений, как жена Цезаря.
calculated risk
An action that may fail but is judged more likely to succeed.
The sending of troops to the rebellious island was a calculated risk.
call a halt
To give a command to stop.
The scouts were tired during the hike, and the scoutmaster called a halt.
When the children's play, got too noisy, their mother called a halt.
call a spade a spade
To call a person or thing a name that is true but not polite; speak bluntly; use the plainest language.
Правдиво и открыто говорить о чем-то, особенно о чем-то сложном.
A boy took some money from Dick's desk and said he borrowed it, but I told him he stole it; I believe in calling a spade a spade.
What I like about the new manager is that he calls a spade a spade - it makes things so much easier for everyone.
Что мне нравится в нашем новом руководителе так это то, что он называет вещи своими именами – так всем гораздо проще.
call down
dress down
To scold.
Jim was called down by his teacher for being late to class.
Mother called Bob down for walking into the kitchen with muddy boots.
call for
To come or go to get (someone or something).
John called for Mary to take her to the dance.
To need; require.
Success in school calls for much hard study.
The cake recipe calls for two cups of flour.
The members of Congress called for new laws to regulate the banking industry.
This cake recipe calls for some baking soda, but we don't have any.
call girl
A prostitute catering to wealthy clientele, especially one who is contacted by telephone for an appointment.
Rush Street is full of call girls.