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a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
A person who knows a little about something may think he knows it all and make bad mistakes. A proverb.
Человек, который мало знает о предмете, може думать что знает все и пэтому делать ошибки. Пословица.
Does he seriously think he can represent himself in court just because he went to a few semesters of law school? Hoo boy, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Он серьезно думает, что сможет представлять себя в суде только потому, что он отучился несколько семестров на юридическом факультете? Ого, парень, немного знаний — опасная вещь.
John has read a book on driving a car and now he thinks he can drive. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Джон прочитал книгу о вождении автомобиля и теперь думает, что умеет водить. Недостаток знаний — опасная вещь.
Just because she painted her room by herself, now she thinks she can do the entire house—inside and out! A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, I tell you.
Только потому, что она сама покрасила свою комнату, теперь она думает, что может сделать весь дом — внутри и снаружи! Малые знания — опасная вещь, скажу я вам.
a little
A small amount (of); some. Usually a little is different in meaning from little, which emphasizes the negative; a little means some; but little means not much.
"Bob was sick yesterday, and he is little better today."
"Bob was sick yesterday, but he is a little better today."
"We thought that the paper was all gone, but a little was left."
"We thought we still had a bag of flour, but little was left."
I'm tired; I need a little time to rest.
We did not eat all the cake; we saved a little of it for you.
We have used most of the sugar; but a little is left.
Where is the paper? I need a little more.
Sometimes a little is used with only, and then it is negative.
We thought we had a whole bag of flour, but only a little was left.
Often used like an adverb.
The children wanted to play a little longer.
Usually the teacher just watched the dancing class, but sometimes she danced a little to show them how.
Sometimes used with very for emphasis.
The sick girl could not eat anything, but she could drink a very little tea.
a lot on one's plate
A lot to do.
Быть очень занятым, иметь много работы.
I just have a lot on my plate right now while I'm finishing up my degree and doing this huge project for work.
У меня сейчас много дел, пока я заканчиваю обучение и работаю над этим огромным проектом по работе.
My brother is attending university, has a full-time job, and volunteers at a school. He really has a lot on his plate.
Мой брат учится в университете, работает полный рабочий день и помогает школе на общественных началах. Он очень занят.
Susan apparently has a lot on her plate today, so she asked if we could meet up for lunch tomorrow instead.
Судя по всему, у Сьюзан сегодня много дел, поэтому она спросила, можем ли мы встретиться завтра за обедом.
a lot
a whole lot
A large number or amount; very many or very much; lots.
A lot of our friends are going to the beach this summer.
I learned a lot in Mr. Smith's class.
Often used like an adverb.
Ella is a jolly girl; she laughs a lot.
Grandfather was very sick last week, but he's a lot better now.
You'll have to study a lot harder if you want to pass.
Also used as an adjective with more, less, and fewer.
There was a good crowd at the game today, but a lot more will come next week.
Often used with whole for emphasis.
Jerry is a whole lot taller than he was a year ago.
John has a whole lot of marbles.
a man can't live by bread alone
Phrase used for saying that people need more than food, money, and possessions in order to have a good life.
Не хлебом единым жив человек.
A man cannot live by bread alone, so he needs music to listen, books to read.
Не хлебом единым жив человек, поэтому ему нужна музыка, чтобы слушать, и книги, чтобы читать.
Our cultural heritage is important. Man cannot live by bread alone.
Наше культурное наследие важно. Не хлебом единым жив человек.
a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words
Actions are more revealing of one's true character since it is easy to say things or make promises, but it takes effort to do things and follow through. Proverb
Дословно: Человека судят по его делам, а не по словам.
Русский аналог: По одежке встречают, по уму провожают.
Русский аналог: По одежке встречают, по уму провожают.
Always remember a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words.
Всегда помни, по одежке встречают, по уму провожают.
He swept into office on the back of all the promises he made on the campaign trail, but a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words.
Он пришел к власти благодаря всем обещаниям, данным им в ходе предвыборной кампании, но о человеке судят по его делам, а не по словам.
John, a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words. So I don't care that you said you would help me—you never showed, and I had to move all these boxes myself!
Джон, человека судят по его делам, а не по словам. Так что мне все равно, что ты обещал мне помочь — ты так и не появился, и мне пришлось самому перетаскивать все эти коробки!
a man of character
A man with strong moral principles. A man known for his integrity.
Человек с сильным характером; человек с несгибаемой волей.
He is a man of character, always doing the right thing
Он человек с характером, всегда поступающий правильно.
He is said to be a man of character.
Говорят, что он человек с сильным характером.
In tough times, a man of character stands firm.
В трудные времена человек с характером остается непоколебим.
a match made in heaven
A combination of two people or things which seems perfect.
Брак заключенный на небесах; пара людей, которые идеально подходят друг другу.
Mike and Timothy are a match made in heaven! I can't think of two people better suited to marry one another.
Майк и Тимоти — это союз, созданный на небесах! Я не могу представить себе двух людей, более подходящих друг другу для брака.
They are so good together, they are a match made in heaven.
Они так хорошо подходят друг другу, эта пара, созданная на небесах.
When she married Dave, everyone thought that theirs was a match made in heaven.
Когда она вышла замуж за Дэйва, все думали, что их брак был заключён на небесах.