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Великий англо-український словник 2011 (Є.І. Гороть, Л.М. Коцюк, Л.К. Малімон, А.Б. Павлюк.) 
| is [ɪz; z, s] 3-тя особа однини pres. від дієслова to be. |
| is- [ɪz-] див. iso-. |
Фразлекс (англо-український фразеологічний словник) 2014- (Василь Старко)
| A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush прислів’я Тлум. Ліпше мати менше, але певне, ніж більше, але непевне. Укр. Краще синиця у жмені, ніж журавель у небі. ‣ It’s been said a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. One thing you know is this: You could sell your homes today and have plenty of cash to enjoy a comfortable retirement. A year from now it may be a different story. |
| A camel is a horse designed by a committee прислів’я Укр. Верблюд — це кінь, що його розробив комітет. ‣ A camel is a horse designed by a committee. That old saw nicely expresses the skepticism most of us feel about collaborative thinking. We have far more respect for the individual genius. ‣ I keep remembering that a camel is a horse designed by a committee. The more the members in the Senate and Assembly, the more it costs the taxpayers and the more difficult it would be to reach a common-sense decision on any subject. |
| A chain is (only) as strong as its weakest link прислів’я A chain is no stronger than its weakest link Пер. Ланцюг не міцніший своєї найслабшої ланки. Укр. Де тонко – там і рветься. ‣ A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so worn tires are a risk. ‣ Coaches and commentators often make the point that football is a team sport and no individual is bigger than the game. They also say a star team will always beat a team of stars, that there is no "I" in team and a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. ‣ Sen. John W. Warner …said … that if China’s 880-mile border with North Korea "is left open, then all the rest of the containment and security measures could easily fail…. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link." |
| A change is as good as a rest <holiday> прислів’я Пер. Зміна (заняття) – це вже відпочинок. ‣ A change is as good as a rest. If you are studying maths, switch to English after an hour. ‣ They say a change is as good as a rest, and that’s certainly a valid saying for the restaurant industry. Chefs often change jobs at a greater rate than new restaurants open. ‣ A change is as good as a holiday. And the adage applies to horses as much as people. Aquanita trainer Robert Smerdon moved out of his Flemington stables on Wednesday, carting his team of horses across town to their new abode at Caulfield. |
| A dog is man’s best friend прислів’я Man’s best friend is his dog Укр. Собака – найкращий друг людини. ‣ A new St. Louis University study shows there is some truth in the cliché that a dog is man’s best friend. … The study followed 37 nursing-home residents who scored high on a loneliness scale. They said they wanted to receive weekly, 30-minute visits from dogs. ‣ Dogs are smart and trainable. They live for love, and most people do consider their dogs family. After all, dogs are man’s best friend. ‣ Many of those owners are asking: If dog is man’s best friend, why is he eating my couch? |
| A friend in need is a friend indeed прислів’я Укр. Друзі пізнаються в біді. В лиху годину узнаєш вірну людину. ‣ The old adage "a friend in need is a friend indeed" applies to a lot of folks in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. But Suzie Stephens is the only person we know who sought out and bought two houses just to board a large family displaced by the flooding in New Orleans. ‣ "I got one thing to stay to Houston [a city that hosted many evacuees]: A friend in need is a friend indeed. Everyone in Houston can hold their heads high. The love and the hospitality that Houston is showing us, $ 1 million can’t buy." ‣ Friends could have problems and you may think that a friend in need is a friend indeed. Put requests for financial help under advisement until tomorrow |
| A good man is hard to find прислів’я Укр. Хорошу людину важко знайти. ‣ I’m going to have be a little more patient when it comes to picking the next son-in-law. I know from experience, a good man is hard to find. ‣ In television drama, a good man is hard to find. … Wedding Belles … was the definitive statement of this genre’s overall view of blokes (fragile, unreliable, dangerous). |
| A little knowledge <learning> is a dangerous thing прислів’я Тлум. Поверхове знання про щось гірше, ніж повна необізнаність, і призводить до прикрих помилок і небезпечних ситуацій Укр. Мале знання – небезпечне знання. В деяких контекстах: Напівзнання гірше за незнання. ‣ A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, is the age-old message from the British Medical Association in producing a report that warns against unregulated or ad hoc screening. While intuitively it may seem like a sensible idea to undergo whatever medical tests are available, the BMA’s report indicates that there is a downside. Tests to screen for cancer, whole-body scanning tests and genetic testing may be unnecessary and even downright dangerous, yet such tests are now freely advertised in the media and accessible via the internet. ‣ Sometimes, an urban legend proves the truth of that saying, "A little learning is a dangerous thing." Take the conspiracy theory that the moon landing was faked. It’s typical of online folklore: it involves science, technology and government and it is based on historical but readily available information. The conspiracy theory has grown and persisted, thanks to the Internet, because people think they "know" things. ‣ A little knowledge is very dangerous in all walks of life but in the hands of an uninformed journalist, positively backward. |
| All is vanity прислів’я Укр. Усе марнота, марнота усе (в перекладі І. Огієнка). Тлум. Все, чого людина прагне, минуще і зрештою не варте зусиль. Ком. Біблеїзм. У книзі Екклезіяста цей вислів вжито п’ять разів, зокрема в таких контекстах: "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity« (Еклезіаст 1:2). »I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit" (Еклезіаст 1:14). ‣ There is, however, no hint in it of a later tendency in his work toward "vanitas" - the notion that art should remind us that life is transient, that "all is vanity." ‣ All is vanity to gangbangers and those who emulate them. ‣ "Sunset Boulevard," as its very title suggests, is a potent reminder that all is vanity in this life, that stars invariably fade to black. Look closely and you will realize that almost everything the show’s various characters pursue – whether it be beauty and youth, fame and fortune, love and admiration – is transient. |
| An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure прислів’я Пер. Грам запобігання варт кілограму лікування. Ліпше запобігати, ніж лікувати. ‣ If companies’ only desire is to widen their profit margin, then they will continually hire "illegal." Those companies should face a strong and harsh punishment. Illegal immigration is a cancer that we have to cut out of our society and prevent from happening again. After all, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. ‣ An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure, especially when it means extending the life of your roof. You can save lots of money if you do things right - and that’s even true when your shingles are already starting to look a little tired. |
| Any publicity is good publicity прислів’я Укр. Поганого піару не буває. Будь-який розголос – хороший. (в окремих контекстах) Будь-яка реклама – хороша реклама ‣ Racism, though ameliorated, is not forgotten. … Blakey went along with the idea that any publicity was good publicity, even when a reviewer referred to him as "the little black pygmy sitting back there." ‣ If you adhere to the theory that any publicity is good publicity, the brawling festivities helped the NHL. ‣ As they say in the egotistical world of showbiz, ’’any publicity is good publicity’’. But is it, when it involves paparazzi shots of you with a man whose eight-month pregnant wife is wailing to the media she wants her husband to come home? |
| Anything is better than nothing прислів’я Тлум. Краще мати хай невелику кількість чогось, ніж нічого взагалі. Укр. Краще щось, ніж нічого. ‣ Ninety minutes of activity most days will help with weight loss. However, anything is better than nothing. Try starting with a pedometer, a device to count your daily steps. |
| A penny saved is a penny earned прислів’я A penny saved is a penny gained рідко Укр. Хто щадить гріш, той має з гаком більш. ‣ A penny saved is a penny earned, the saying goes. … Among the biggest money mistakes people make is getting sucked into buying items that they don’t need. Cars are a classic waste of money that could have gone into investment. ‣ Think of the money we saved! After all these years, I bet you’ll never take one of those exorbitant taxis again. A penny saved is a penny gained. |
| A promise is a promise прислів’я Укр. Сказано — зав’язано. Поки не дав слова — кріпись, а як дав — держись. ‣ My September bill came in, with a $34 interest charge. I called Visa to complain, and gave the names of the RBC folks I’d been talking with. The man consulted a manager, then said the woman who promised to waive the interest "shouldn’t have said that. But a promise is a promise." And he refunded my interest. ‣ Prior to his election, Opposition leader Dalton McGuinty promised not to raise taxes. Upon his election, Mr. McGuinty promptly levied a $2.6-billion health tax, breaking his pledge immediately. That was done probably in the face of the $5-billion deficit he inherited, but nevertheless, a promise is a promise. |
| Attack is the best form of defence прислів’я, брит. Attack is the best form of defense прислів’я, амер. Тлум. Найкращий спосіб захистити себе – атакувати супротивника. Укр. Найкращий захист – наступ. Син. The best defense is a good offence. A good offence is the best form of defence. Ком. Вислів походить з настанови військової тактики: змушуючи ворога захищатися, убезпечуєш себе від його наступу. ‣ The Taoiseach will demand to know what the alternative is proposing, and his Ministers and backbenchers will spend the next few months asking this question. Attack is the best form of defence, they reckon. |
| A woman’s place is in the home прислів’я A wife’s place is in the home рідко Укр. Жіноче діло – кочерга та колиска. Жіноча річ коло припічка. ‣ His argument that women would be better off as a wife, rather than a career woman, shows at least some in society still believe a woman’s place is in the home. ‣ The unsold ABC pilot, shot in 1965, features Thomas as a stars-in-her-eyes newlywed who stopped working as a model because her staid attorney husband believes a wife’s place is in the home. When her husband quits his job, she decides to secretly return to work. |
| A woman’s work is never done прислів’я Укр. У жінки завжди є, що робити. Жіночу роботу не переробити. Жіноча робота ніколи не лягає спати. ‣ There’s butter to be made, floors to be scrubbed, babies to be tended, so a woman’s work is never done. ‣ You know why they say "a woman’s work is never done"? It’s because everybody keeps throwing dirty clothes down the chute. I know if I go away, the laundry won’t get done because it is designated as my job, but I want to run away. ‣ In response to Zoe Taylor’s musings on the obsessiveness that can arise over housework …, many years ago, as the mother of six children, I kept a sense of proportion by having a plaque on the wall. The inscription read: ’’A woman’s work is never done, so I never do any.’’ |
| Beauty is in the eye of the beholder прислів’я Тлум. Краса – річ суб’єктивна. Укр. Не тим любий, що хороший, а тим хороший, що любий. Хто милий, той красен. Не те гоже, що гоже, а те гоже, що миле. ‣ The right way to conduct a behavioral interview is direct and fact-based. … "Otherwise, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, it’s all subjective," Mr. Davis said. |
| Beauty is only skin-deep прислів’я Тлум. Краса поверхова й не відбиває істинної суті людини. Укр. Не дивися на вроду, але на природу. З краси не пити роси. Краси у вінку не носити. Не дивися, чи гарна <гарний>, дивися, чи зугарна <зугарний>. Син. Appearances are deceptive. Appearances cannot be trusted. (The) Appearances lie. Never judge by appearances. Ком. Прислів’я вживають як стосовно людської краси, так і зовнішнього вигляду неживих предметів (див. приклади). ‣ In romance, the experts will tell you that beauty is only skin deep; what counts is what’s inside. ‣ As much as I hate to admit it, I was pleasantly surprised and even blown away by the movie’s looks, let alone its plot and wonderful acting. But, as it’s said, beauty’s only skin deep. |
| Better safe than sorry прислів’я Better be safe than sorry It is better to be safe than sorry Тлум. Ліпше вжити додаткових і не надто приємних заходів, що убезпечитися від чогось, ніж злегковажити небезпекою й потім пожалкувати. Укр. Береженого і Бог береже. ‣ While I’m unlocking my bike, adults look at me as if I am trying to steal it. But it is better to be safe than sorry. |
| Blood is thicker than water прислів’я Тлум. Родинні зв’язки міцніші й переважають інші зв’язки. Укр. Кров – не вода. ‣ Who do you trust? Well, blood is thicker than water, and it makes sense that humans would, at least generally, trust their kin over and above those they don’t know. ‣ Many relatives and friends agree to care for a child at a moment’s notice. Blood is thicker than water. ‣ "We are increasing pressure on the family," said Moriarty, the inspector general. … "Somebody’s got to be helping him. Blood is thicker than water." |
| Bread is the staff of life прислів’я Тлум. Хліб – найважливіша їжа. Укр. Хліб – всьому голова. ‣ This bread isn’t precious, it’s not a work of art or a prop for a fashion shoot. It’s just wholesome peasant food, the same stuff made for centuries by barefoot people who never even washed their hands. Really, I mean, you know, it’s like they say bread is the staff of life." ‣ Bread is the staff of life, so what better way to start a new year than with a good hearty loaf of healthy bread? |
| Brevity is the soul of wit прислів’я Тлум. Коротко висловлена думка ясна й зрозуміла. Укр. Стислість – душа дотепності (Шекспір). Стислість – сестра таланту (Чехов). Стисло й ясно, а тому й прекрасно. Мало слів, багато змісту. Ком. Джерело – «Гамлет» Шекспіра. ‣ If brevity is the soul of wit then Presley must have been one of the wittiest poets who ever lived. Several of his finest poems were even shorter than haikus. ‣ He thought that brevity was the soul of wit, and the idea of his friends, after a couple of drinks, intoning for hours the virtues they were manufacturing I think just offended his whole sense of theater and promptness. ‣ If brevity is the soul of wit, no wonder we have so many stupid movies. Filmmakers don’t know when enough is enough. … Somewhere along the way Hollywood began equating long with important, and since the holiday season was heavy with Oscar-hopeful titles, we got used to sitting through long movies. |
| Business is business прислів’я Тлум. Ніщо не важливіше за справи. Укр. Бізнес – це бізнес. Ком. Конотація: в бізнесі сантименти зайві, аби був прибуток. ‣ I don’t believe that any of the companies in question would deny me a place on their trip rosters - business is business, after all. ‣ Ho attributed much of his company’s success to its continued participation in the CYKH alliance. … Business is business, and the political rivalry between China and Taiwan plays no role in the success of the alliance. ‣ Kim of the Korean American Association said Koreans are not brand-loyal -- they search only for the best quality food at the lowest prices. But he thinks the Asian community is large enough to support all three chains and is friends with the owners of each. "Business is business, and friendship is friendship," he said. |
| Cleanliness is next to godliness прислів’я Пер. Охайність стоїть поруч із праведністю. Укр. Чистота – запорука благочестя. Ком. Next to тут значить ‘іти відразу після’ як у лінійній послідовності. ‣ John and Mary obey at home and at school, and they make their manners wherever they go. They know that cleanliness is next to godliness and they always try to be neat and clean. ‣ The best invention ever is … the washing machine; cleanliness is next to godliness! ‣ Since cleanliness was next to godliness, homes, clothes and bodies had to be well scrubbed at all times. |
| Confession is good for the soul прислів’я Open confession is good for the soul рідко Пер. Щире визнання полегшує душу. ‣ It’s good that Ted Haggard’s problems are out in the open and that he no longer can hide. Confession is good for the soul. ‣ "It is said that confession is good for the soul," Goff said, explaining that the trial afforded him that opportunity. "I want to apologize to those who I have wronged … " Goff said. |
| Discretion is the better part of valour прислів’я Пер. Обережність – краща частина відваги. Укр. Береженого й Бог береже. ‣ Sometimes, even in football, discretion is the better part of valor. There’s no need to endanger the health of kids who are clearly outmanned. ‣ Would I ever have the energy to pull off an ambitious gathering like that? Would I ever have the courage? Part of me says I owe it to all those folks who’ve entertained me over the years … to give it a try. Another part whispers that discretion is the better part of valor. ‣ He quickly stood up, jumped into my path and said: ’’You’ve got $5 I could have, haven’t you?’’ He was menacing, intimidating and aggressive. … The look in this man’s eyes was scary and I was alone, so I decided that discretion was the better part of valour. I had three dollars in coins and gave them to him, kept walking and didn’t look back. |
| East is east, and west is west прислів’я Пер. Схід – це Схід, а Захід – це Захід. ‣ When Le’s mother died he found himself in a culture clash, bewildered and trying to make arrangements while few funeral homes understood his needs. "East is East and West is West. Everything is reversed," he says. ‣ Although the contemporary art world is becoming more cosmopolitan, Kita thinks that the stereotypical notion that "East is East and West is West" is still prevalent. That there can be a meeting of the minds is exemplified by this Asian and Pole working together, he says. |
| Enough is enough прислів’я Пер. Чого досить, того досить. ‣ Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer felt compelled to publicly reprimand his arrested teammates. "Enough is enough," Palmer said at a recent awards presentation. "It’s something we’re definitely not proud of…." ‣ Doing so allows us to criticize Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative government for the manner in which it is handling the war in Afghanistan. But it does not require us to say to that government: Enough is enough; bring them [Canadian soldiers] home. |
| Experience is the best teacher прислів’я Укр. Досвід - найкращий вчитель Ком. Ідея про те, що людина навчається через досвід, широко поширена й виражена в різних формах. Пор. лат. experiential docet «досвід вчить». ‣ Perhaps more than in other lines of work, in teaching, experience is the very best teacher. I can attest that the longer I taught, the better I taught, and the more I enjoyed my work. ‣ Why should it be so difficult for former presidents to get together and discuss issues with the president (Letter from Washington, Jan. 3)? Experience is the best teacher, and these men have plenty. ‣ Because experience is the best teacher, the best New Year’s resolution for 2007 is to encourage young athletes to learn by doing. |
| Forewarned is forearmed прислів’я Пер. Попереджений – озброєний. Застерегти — все одно що озброїти. Ком. Походить від лат. praemonitus, praemunitus, що його в середньовіччі було перекладено англійською мовою. Незабаром коло вживань прислів’я окрім вихідної (військова справа) охопило й інші сфери. ‣ There’s nothing quite like on-the-job training-it’s been known to reduce grown men and women to tears-but maybe forewarned is forearmed. ‣ "But forewarned is forearmed," he said. "People can caution their children and families not to waste a Christmas seeing something that is bad for them." ‣ So my guess is that Ferguson [a soccer coach] will give the dressing room the line he has come to favour in Europe: go for their throats … and don’t relent. Sometimes the players can do it, sometimes not. If forewarned is forearmed, however, they have run out of excuses for failure. |
| Give credit where credit is due прислів’я Пер. Віддавай належне, де належить. Ком. Старішу форму прислів’я та похідних від неї висловів, де замість credit стоїть honour/honor у значенні ‘шана, повага’, вживають відносно рідко. Прислів’я, очевидно, пов’язане з біблійним висловом: «Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor» (Римлян 13:7). ‣ "We beat our rivals in a great game," said Meyer, Florida’s third coach to win at Tallahassee in his first trip. "Give credit where credit is due. (FSU) was a team that was battling their hearts out with some terrific football players. It’s a great win for Florida football." ‣ The perpetrators of this injustice and illegal actions are really only 1 per cent of the population. Give credit where credit is due. The perpetrators are less than 1 per cent of the population and are headline news. What about the rest of us who believe that the goodwill that exists in Fiji will overcome the evil and that goodness will prevail. ‣ After lunch this is abbreviated to the two words "Barmy Army!", which are yelled over and over again, with - and here one must give credit where credit is due - a most astonishing persistence. |
| Half a loaf is better than none прислів’я Half a loaf is better than no bread Укр. Хоч поганий ківш, та без нього гірш. ‣ In the opening game of 1971, the Broncos tied the Miami Dolphins 10-10, and Denver coach Lou Saban … said: "At least half a loaf is better than none." ‣ Opposing the White House is never comfortable for Republicans of any stripe … and, of course, the legislative system is all about compromise. But is half a loaf really better than none this time? ‣ Angela Merkel, chancellor, seems to think the answer [to the problems with the EU constitutional treaty] could be a new, short version, containing certain important reforms, and may seek to persuade the majority that half a loaf is better than no bread. |
| Haste makes waste прислів’я, перев. амер. Укр. (Скорий) поспіх—людям посміх. Швидко робить, та переробляти довго. Ком. Waste значить «втрати часу, грошей тощо», але може також позначати зіпсуття матеріальних ресурсів. ‣ I know languages evolve, but I think ours [English] is devolving. Punctuation, spelling and grammar are treated with utter disrespect. Then there is e-mail. What’s the hurry? … Remember the old saying, "haste makes waste"? ‣ US officials are racing to allocate $1.17bn in Iraq reconstruction funds by September 30 to prevent the funds from expiring and being diverted back to the US Treasury. … "Never has the phrase ’haste makes waste’ sounded more ominous. To have (the funds) floating around this way is utterly unacceptable …," Senator Susan Collins … said recently. |
| He who hesitates is lost прислів’я Пер. Хто загаявся – пропав. Укр. Вовка боятися, в ліс не ходити. Ком. Спочатку це прислів’я (в дещо іншій формі) стосувалося жінок і любовних стосунків. ‣ Hesitation set in, and in sales, he who hesitates is lost. ‣ ’’In the heat of combat, you cannot hesitate; he who hesitates is lost,’’ he said. |
| Hindsight is 20/20 vision прислів’я Пер. Дивишся назад <в минуле> – маєш стопроцентний зір. Укр. Якби той розум спереду, що тепер іззаду. ‣ It is said hindsight has 20/20 vision. Looking back, we can always see where we went wrong. As executive director of the Public Port Authority, I am often told by people from this area that a regional airport should have been built 30 years ago. ‣ We hear a lot about the ’’good old days.’’ Perhaps 20, 30 or 40 years from now, our present times will be remembered as the ’’good old days.’’ Not only does hindsight have 20-20 vision, but the rearview mirror has a rose-colored tint. |
| Home is where the heart is прислів’я Пер. Твій дім там, де твоє серце. ‣ In the too-neat ending of ’’Mississippi Masala’’ Jay tells his wife, ’’Home is where the heart is and my heart is with you.’’ ‣ For the Calgary Flames, home is where the heart is, where the goals are and where the wins are as expected as the pregame pyrotechnics. With last night’s 4-1 toasting of the Atlanta Thrashers, the Flames improved their National Hockey League-leading home record to 23-5-1. |
| Honesty is the best policy прислів’я Пер. Чесність – найкраща політика. ‣ Inspired by news accounts, the story is more fact than fiction and didn’t need punching up. In narrative, as in life, honesty is the best policy. ‣ When it comes to cooking for a crowd, honesty is the best policy. If the alcohol content of a dish is potentially a concern, just let people know about it and let them choose for themselves whether to partake. ‣ Thomas … apparently takes the old "honesty is the best policy" adage seriously. Way too seriously, in fact. After being invited to participate in the NBA’s slam-dunk contest … Thomas told the Chicago Tribune the only reason he planned to compete was to "get my check." …Thomas … later apologized, but the damage had been done. |
| Ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it прислів’я Тлум. Якщо хтось не знає про існування якогось закону і порушує його, то він буде нести відповідальність попри свою необізнаність. Укр. Незнання закону не звільняє від <не знімає> відповідальності (за його порушення). ‣ If ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it, then Virginians better get crackin’. Come Tuesday, they will be governed by more than 1,000 new state statutes. ‣ While ignorance of the law is no excuse for breaking it, it appears to be a valid excuse for not taking out the garbage. |
| Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery прислів’я Укр. Наслідування – найщиріший вияв лестощів. ‣ They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Since Cavs superstar LeBron James began wearing tights, they seem to have caught on in the NBA. ‣ I’ve seen very much the same features in the Ford, Chevy and Dodge trucks, so perhaps Toyota is paying the current big players a compliment through imitation, which is the sincerest form of flattery. ‣ The proposal is similar to one pitched last week by Colorado 7th Congressional District Democrat candidate Ed Perlmutter. "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," Perlmutter said. "This is my idea, and when I get to Congress, I’d be very happy to cooperate with (Allard) on this." |
| In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king прислів’я Укр. На безлюдді й Хома чоловік (пан). ‣ In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king and in the America’s Cup, multimillionaires are second-rate. ‣ In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. In other words, what is it you are playing down that others find an incredible strength in you? It’s a day to realise you are in demand for a reason and then capitalise on it. ‣ ’’In terms of his won-lost record, you can’t argue,’’ said Carl Mayer, a public-interest lawyer in Princeton. ’’In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king, so certainly in the constellation of New Jersey prosecutors … Christie has leaped to the head of the pack.’’ |
| It is better to give than to receive прислів’я It is more blessed to give than to receive Укр. Блаженніше давати, ніж брати (переклад І. Огієнка). Ком. Біблеїзм: «I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive» (Дії 20:35). ‣ For those who resolved to help others this year or who believe it’s better to give than to receive, the expo will provide areas for blood donation. ‣ It’s better to give than to receive: Clara Hughes brought her Olympic medal total in the summer and winter Games to five with her victory in the long-track speed-skating 5,000-metre race and donated $10,000 to Right to Play, a charity that provides sports opportunities to children in war-torn areas. ‣ I have 30 years in the business, have been an editor for 27 of those and have now decided that it is better to give than to receive, which means I prefer to write than to edit. |
| It is better to light a candle <one candle> than to curse the darkness прислів’я Пер. Ліпше запалити одну свічку, ніж проклинати темряву. ‣ Things never happen as quickly as we would like, but if we focus on the positive, and work in true partnership, we can continue to build on the progress. It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness. ‣ This group’s efforts brings refreshing energy to solving some longtime problems, and it deserves to be saluted. And aided. As the old saying goes, it’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness. ‣ He would like all uranium mining stopped and hopes to spark wide debate. "Better to light one candle than to curse the darkness," Bradbury relays his motto. |
| It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive прислів’я Укр. Краще подорожувати сповненим надій, ніж приїхати. ‣ The only risk is that Dublin’s followers might tire of success, become satisfied when their side secures the top silverware [a championship]. There’s often more enjoyment in the pursuit than the capture, better to travel hopefully than to arrive. ‣ The more you read about Campbell, who’ll turn 84 next month, the more you feel he would have enjoyed his life in golf without all those victories and awards. "It’s not the winning that is so much fun, … but it’s the trying," says a passage from his oral history. "… It’s better to travel hopefully than to arrive. And I believe that." ‣ I did feel sorry for the families who were going to meet Santa and make the return journey to the UK in one day, though. These Christmas trips are not cheap, and if you intend to spend money on what is an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime experience, it is so much better to stay a couple of nights and build up the anticipation. It’s the whole idea of Christmas Eve being more exciting than Christmas morning, the whole idea that it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive. |
| It is easy to be wise after the event прислів’я Пер. Легко бути мудрим заднім числом. Укр. Заднім числом кожний може бути розумним. Якби той розум спереду, що тепер іззаду. ‣ "It is easy to be wise after the event," he muses, "but it’s just history now." ‣ Of course, it is easy to be wise after the event. With hindsight, the end of Soviet-orchestrated communism in Europe was signalled in 1956, a whole generation or more before Mikhail Gorbachev started doing "business" with glasnost. ‣ Greengrass’s movie shows us that it is easy to be wise after the event; it is a reminder of how unthinkable 9/11 was, of how all too likely it was that the civil and military authorities would not have mobilised in time. |
| It is never too late to learn прислів’я Укр. Вчитися ніколи не пізно. Ком. Частіше вживають конструкції: it is never too late to learn smth. <to do smth.>. ‣ According to female surfers, it’s never too late to learn. More and more women are hopping on a board and mastering the basics of Australia’s favourite sport. ‣ New technologies have made burning trash a far cleaner option than in the past. A Brampton incinerator disposes of most of Peel Region’s residential garbage and generates enough electricity for 6,000 homes. Yet this is an option that many in Toronto, including Mayor David Miller, are unwilling to accept. It is never too late to learn. ‣ [Q:] I can’t get colors right. For instance, does a dark blue shirt go with a brown sport jacket? … I am retired now. When I used to work, I never had the time to dress correctly. A: I congratulate you for deciding that it is never too late to learn. Believe me, you will not look stupid and you certainly are not the only man with these color problems. |
| It’s always darkest before the dawn прислів’я The darkest hour is <comes> before the dawn Пер. Найтемніше завжди перед світанком. Укр. Порятунок приходить і в останню хвилину. Ніколи не втрачай надії. Пор. After a storm comes a calm. ‣ As pressure grew from all sides to settle the simmering conflict, Gov. Ulises Ruiz launched a public relations offensive Tuesday to declare that peace was near. "It’s always darkest before the dawn," he told Televisa. ‣ For the Angels, it was another step toward the end of their dream of repeating their improbable World Series championship: their season-high fifth straight loss (four at Baltimore, one here). "It’s always darkest before the dawn," manager Mike Scioscia said, "and we’re in a bit of a dark spot right now." ‣ He says the company "gets quite a lot of complaints from customers at the moment". While he couldn’t claim the situation was going to improve overnight, he has told his staff "the darkest hour is before the dawn". |
| Justice delayed is justice denied прислів’я Укр. Відкладене правосуддя – не правосуддя. Відкладене правосуддя – це відмова в правосудді. ‣ Some disputes are resolved in a few weeks; others take five or six months, based on whether the judges like your petition. But "justice delayed is justice denied." Why should a citizen’s petition progress be delayed for six months? ‣ I would hate to see a driver deprived of his or her licence for years and then be found not guilty. We need to get the accused before the courts quickly. Justice delayed is justice denied. + Are the families of "Tookie" Williams victims suffering cruel and unusual punishment, having waited 24 years for their justice? Justice delayed is justice denied. |
| Knowledge is power прислів’я Укр. Знання – сила. ‣ Knowledge is power, so I suggest you read as much as possible. ‣ Before the printing press, handwritten manuscripts were available to very few. And the few liked it that way: knowledge is power, they reasoned, then set about restricting it to themselves. ‣ "I see a huge number of folks in the Capitol that weren’t here before. There are people that, literally, all they do all day long is walk around and listen to conversations," he said. "So I put my members on notice. Knowledge is power. Something overheard can pay off dividends." |
| Laughter is the best medicine прислів’я Укр. Сміх – найкращі ліки. ‣ My solution [for successfully communicating with patients] would be … entertainment. Provide a little extra of that, and the smiles will be back. … Or, bearing in mind that laughter is the best medicine, a joke. ‣ I fully endorse that laughter is the best medicine. More than 25 years ago, when I was a houseman, it was decided in the doctors’ mess to hold a tasteless tie competition. … There was only one rule - it had to be worn for the whole of the morning session. My morning included a ward round with my registrar, who sported a particularly lurid green kipper tie. The quiet sniggers that greeted his arrival on the gynaecological ward soon descended into outright laughter from all the patients, and even the sickest patient’s day was brightened by the humour generated. |
| Less is more прислів’я Укр. Менше – краще. Менше – значить більше. ‣ Stick to the adage "less is more’’: there is nothing more striking than a room dressed with thoughtfully chosen pieces, arranged to their best advantage. While this "masterpiece-in-progress’’ look can appear a little bare, it beats the jumble sale look any day. ‣ Highrise is similar to Salesforce’s feature-laden software. But … Highrise follows the philosophy that less is more, offering a short list of simple features. |
| Life is a bowl of cherries прислів’я Укр. Життя – мед. ‣ Business is booming, life is just a bowl of cherries – and everybody is feeling the strain. The financial wizards at the Central Bank couldn’t be happier. ‣ Life is just a bowl of cherries for Baby Blue, the English bull terrier who keeps hockey analyst Don Cherry on a short leash. He was sworn in as an honorary police dog yesterday by Hamilton-Wentworth Police and got his cap and badge from Chief Colin Millar. ‣ ’’Teemu is the most extroverted, upbeat Finn,’’ Selanne’s agent, Don Baizley, said …. ’’For him, life is a bowl of cherries.’’ |
| Love is blind прислів’я Укр. Любов сліпа. Ком. Подібні прислів’я зафіксовані в грецькій та латинській мовах. ‣ Like Iris, Miles is in a bad relationship that he fails to see for what it is (love is blind, after all) ‣ Watching Leeds United can be like seeing a once-great boxer being battered around the ring. You feel you should look away, but a morbid fascination keeps you fixated. … The ever-passionate travelling fans ended the day singing about the glory of following ’Super Leeds’. As they say, love is blind. ‣ The custody battle fought out between Melissa and Joe Hawach is an extraordinary example of the passions inflamed when marriages go wrong and the love of children is at stake. … When it comes to children, love is blind and largely beyond reason. |
| Many a true word is spoken in jest прислів’я Укр. Жартома часто й правда мовиться. ‣ It’s said that many a true word is spoken in jest. It may be that you can make a serious point to someone you care for in a humorous way. If the point is not taken, perhaps this person is simply not on your wavelength and not the right one for you. ‣ There’s many a true word spoken in jest. The old saying still holds good, and although ACTU secretary Greg Combet no doubt did mean to just make a joke when he light-heartedly said unions used to run the country, it was closer to the bone than more careful consideration would have allowed. For there is a great deal of truth in it. ‣ The city has also knocked down a lot of its heritage buildings - Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen was the worst when it came to destroying the only good things about the city … . It became so bad there used to be a bumper sticker with the words ’See Queensland - before Joh sells it’. Many a true word is spoken in jest. |
| Might makes right прислів’я, амер. Might is right прислів’я, брит. Укр. Чия сила, того й правда. Ком. Подібне прислів’я зафіксовано в латинській мові. ‣ Republicans, it seems, believe in "might makes right," bullying other countries into economic and military submissiveness. ‣ If we act the ostrich and turn away, we give the green light to dictators and sects throughout the world – the message that democracy is defeated and that might is right. We would just be putting things off until a bigger war down the track. Like we did with Hitler. |
| Necessity is the mother of invention прислів’я Укр. Нужда <біда> (всього) навчить. (в окремих контекстах) Що голіший, то мудріший. Ком. Лат. mater artium necessitas – нужда – мати винаходів. ‣ Necessity is the mother of invention. I am an intelligent person who has learned to juggle schedules, fix bikes, rewire electrical, write stunning essays, lay blocks, chink log houses, fix or make furniture, etc., while cooking dinner. ‣ He also sleds over cliffs, on logging roads, and down some of Vermont’s better known peaks. … "There’s not much open space in Vermont, so we had to turn," Phillips said of the sled’s origin. "Necessity is the mother of invention. We wanted to go through the woods fast." |
| No gain without pain прислів’я There is no gain without pain Пер. Нема здобутку без болю. Укр. Хто лізе до води, той має мокрі поли. Гірко поробиш – солодко з’їси. ‣ The first is the classic version with the simple and obvious message - hard work brings the ultimate rewards. No gain without pain. ‣ I’ve started jogging again. … On two mornings, I have run in the rain. No gain without pain. But a week on, a fair bit of the pain and immediate discomfort has gone. ‣ There’s no gain without pain [subheading] Derbyshire mums are made of stern stuff when it comes to coping with the pains of labour - and feel a new national survey has painted too gloomy a picture of childbirth. The survey said that eight out of 10 new mothers were frightened during labour and birth. |
| No news is good news прислів’я Пер. Добра новина, як новин нема. ‣ My phone hasn’t rung once with a complaint about having the [parking space] marks disappear," said Bradshaw. "In this case, no news is good news." ‣ In September, both sides testified at a hearing before the state Housing Appeals Committee. No decision has been announced. Rockland Street resident Bryan King believes that no news is good news. |
| Nothing is forever <for ever> прислів’я Укр. Ніщо не вічне. ‣ It was a huge decision after being here for 10 years, but I think the caveat is that nothing is really forever. It was a dream to move back there. ‣ Courier insists that Federer’s aura of invincibility can be shattered. ’’Nothing is forever,’’ he said. ’’Roger is the most complete player I have seen. ’’But as unbeatable as Roger looks now, something will happen.’’ ‣ It’s also not a forever difference that sentences James to a career drought in game-winning shots. He has zero to date. But nothing is forever at age 21. |
| Nothing (is) for nothing прислів’я Укр. Задарма нічого не буває ‣ Philosophy on life: "Nothing is for nothing. In other words, nobody gives you anything for free and things don’t happen out of pure luck. You make your own luck through hard work." ‣When his lies and gold-digging are revealed, Henry becomes shrill and self-justifying: "Everything I’ve told you is true. In essence… Nothing is for nothing. What do you expect?" |
| Nothing is impossible прислів’я Укр. Неможливого немає. ‣ "There’s no doubt he can run faster," the coach says. "He keeps raising the bar." If the bar gets high enough, if a pro career is the next step, "Nothing is impossible," Kiplagat says. ‣ Many of his ideas, big or small, have occasionally raised eyebrows around town. The year he suggested that the Easter Bunny arrive on Pacific Boulevard in a helicopter, for example, gave even his most loyal supporters pause. "People may think I might be a little out there, but if no one will take that risk, then nothing happens," he says. "I like to operate on that realm. Nothing’s impossible." |
| One man’s junk is another man’s treasure прислів’я Тлум. Що не потрібне одній людині може бути дуже потрібним, корисним чи дорогоцінним для іншої. Укр. Один викидає, а другий в золоту раму вставляє. ‣ He bought it [the house] as an abandoned church from the city before it was torn down. Gilson maxed out his credit card and bought it for $11,300. He paid $10,000 for the house next door. … One man’s junk is another man’s treasure, as they say. ‣ They say one man’s junk is another man’s treasure – and White Stripes frontman Jack White is a rich man because of it. While most of the world has abandoned desolate locales, such as Canada’s Great North, he finds them luxuriant in adventure. ‣ Dan Rosenthal … said the key to a successful stadium sale is to mine the ballpark for any possible memorabilia, even the most unlikely. "One man’s junk is another man’s treasure," Rosenthal said Friday. "We don’t count anything out. We tell people, ’Don’t throw it away until after the auction is over, because you never know what somebody is willing to buy.’ " |
| Patience is a virtue прислів’я Укр. Терпіння – це чеснота. Ком. Лат. patientia virtus. ‣ The event welcomes the largest attendance in the job and career fair industry in Ontario. As a result, you may have to wait in line. Remember: patience is a virtue. ‣ The hardest thing Portland Beavers pitcher Cesar Carrillo ever has to do is wait. … They discovered a strained ligament in his right elbow. … Everything he’s done since then … has been slow and deliberate. "They say patience is a virtue," the 22-year-old right-hander said this week. "Now I know why." |
| Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel прислів’я Укр. Патріотизм – останній притулок негідника. ‣ Is our flag only used when it is convenient to one’s arguments and discarded otherwise? It’s been said that patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. I understand now what that means. ‣ While I don’t entirely agree that patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel, I do think it should be the last refuge of a copywriter: Anything with "Britain’s best", or "The nation’s favourite" immediately begs the riposte, "Says who?". Arbitrarily claiming national supremacy is the behaviour of drunken soccer fans, not serious brands. |
| Prevention is better than cure прислів’я Укр. Запобігання краще за лікування. ‣ You had an article about drugs to heal cold sores faster. Why not prevent them? I take L-lysine before meals every day, and it prevents cold sores from developing into full-blown blisters. I think prevention is better than cure. ‣ ’’The penalty awarded in this case serves as a timely reminder of the importance of implementing proper procedures to protect our environment. When it comes to the environment, prevention is better than cure,’’ Ms Corbyn said. ‣ When there is heavy rain - heavy water logging on the roads prevents smooth traffic, therefore when there are heavy rains forecast, a ban order should be in place stopping all vehicles in those areas- Prevention is better than cure isn’ it? |
| Revenge is a dish best served cold прислів’я Пер. Помста – страва, яку треба холодною подавати. Укр. Мститися не спіши. ‣ In August of that year [1995], his [Saddam Hussein’s] daughters Rana and Raghad and their husbands defected to Jordan, taking their children with them. Saddam was furious, but he was able to persuade them all to return after giving an assurance that he would pardon them. But within three days of their return in February 1996, the men were killed during an armed assault on their home. The Iraqi leader was a great believer in the dictum that revenge is a dish best served cold. ‣ From Alexander Dumas’ "The Count of Monte Cristo" through Francois Truffaut’s version of "The Bride Wore Black," no one has understood the old proverb that revenge is a dish best served cold as well as the French. Now, in "The Page Turner," comes perhaps the iciest version of delayed vengeance yet. … "The Page Turner" is an impeccably made psychological melodrama. It’s a story of destruction, dependence and betrayal set not only in the world of classical music but in the French culture of politeness where form and decorum are everything. |
| Seeing is believing прислів’я Укр. Як не побачу, то не повірю. Покажи, тоді повірю. ‣ There is only one lesson that the show affirms for sure: In the final analysis, when it comes to art, as with leprechauns, seeing is believing. ‣ Bringing local residents to the waterfront to view a working port through tours and holiday activities helped to convince many local residents that the Port of San Diego is an economic engine for the entire region, McCormack said. "Seeing is believing," she said. |
| Silence is golden прислів’я Укр. Мовчання – золото. Пор. Speech is silver but silence is golden. ‣ The union made no attempt at all to alert the public otherwise. Silence is golden. They fudged the truth about the hopeless French tourists as well. ‣ Noise can also take a toll on your general well-being - studies have shown that chronic night noise not only leaves you irritable, with poor concentration, but activates the stress response as you sleep. Now you can’t argue with the old adage that silence is golden. ‣ CommSec chief equities economist Craig James said the little profit guidance supplied by companies in recent weeks had been ’’more positive than negative’’, with very few citing the higher Australian dollar. ’’I suppose silence is golden leading up to the end of the financial year and the early part of this year,’’ Mr James said. ’’Given that we haven’t heard too much negative guidance we can only conclude that companies have been able to manage these shocks – whether positive or negative – quite well. |
| Strike while the iron is hot прислів’я Тлум. Вживано як заклик негайно й активно користуватися зі сприятливих обставин, що безпосередньо стосуються мети адресата, поки вони ще не змінилися і дають найкращі шанси досягнути цієї мети. Укр. Куй залізо, поки гаряче. Коваль клепле, поки тепле. Дери лико, поки час. ‣ I’m sure that when the Alliance and the Conservatives merged, Ms. Stronach saw this as a perfect opportunity: seeking a new leader, merging two parties. What better time, strike while the iron is hot! ‣ It [the National Party] has a bad habit of squandering its opportunities to set the agenda. It spends so long brooding over strategy that it forgets the old adage: strike while the iron is hot. ‣ Throughout her break, Scott benefited from an understanding record label that gave her time and space, although her fellow artists thought they knew better. Scott rolls her eyes as she remembers. "They were all saying, Strike while the iron’s hot,’ and, Things don’t always go your way.’" |
| Talk is cheap прислів’я Укр. Говорити легко. ‣ After a string of new management arrivals and announcements in recent weeks, NAB [National Australia Bank] is using the theme "talk is cheap" to convince the masses that the recent flux from financial trading scandals and management and board turmoil is over. ‣ Sheriff Worth Hill lambasted the Durham County Commissioners Monday for their decisions on county salaries in recent years, saying "talk is cheap" and urging them to offer better pay to reduce turnover. … "This might not sound nice, but talk is cheap. It takes money to support a family," he said. |
| The best defence is a good offence прислів’я, брит. The best defense is a good offense прислів’я, амер. Пер. Найкращий захист – наступ. Син. Attack is the best form of defense. A good offence is the best form of defence. ‣ The CAPP [the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers] members are open to all these ideas. But instead of reacting to them, they should propose them with zeal. As they say, the best defence is a good offence. ‣ The next time you see or read about a lawyer, criminal, advocacy group, etc. complaining about police activities, take a look at their motives before you make a decision on whether the police acted properly. As they say, the best defence is a good offence. ‣ Re: U.S. aggression pushes Iran to go nuclear. … Mr. Kravcik lays the case for Iran feeling surrounded and threatened with "regime change." As he says, the best defence is a good offence. |
| The best is the enemy of the good прислів’я Пер. Найкраще – ворог хорошого. Укр. Добра добувши, кращого не шукай. Син. The good is the enemy of the best. Something is better than nothing. Half a loaf is better than none. Пор. Something is better than nothing. Half a loaf is better than none. ‣ In truth, the best is the enemy of the good. This treaty is far from being the best, but it’s as good as we’ll get. If we lose it, the rest of the world, from Beijing to Washington, will think we are clowns. ‣ In an interview last month, Mr. Obama defended the House bill as ’’a good start.’’ Referring to European leaders and others who said the bill was not strong enough, Mr. Obama said, ’’We don’t want to make the best the enemy of the good.’’ ‣ "We have to keep a realistic view of what can be achieved. There is no point in shooting for the moon, missing it and then coming away with nothing," EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said Friday. "We can’t let the best be the enemy of the good." |
| The child is the father of the man прислів’я Пер. Хлопчик – батько мужчини. Укр. Кожен батько був дитиною. ‣ Much in the way the child is father to the man, we glimpse how what these children may become is hinted at by who they are today and is influenced by the adults around them. ‣ That the "child is father of the man" (or woman) is a perennial Isla Dewar thesis, too. In Getting Out of the House, nine-year-old Nora’s relationship with her mother, Maisie, is impaired for life when Maisie callously tells her that she prefers her other daughter. "Don’t dare say move on or get over it, "Nora warns a friend years later, jokingly, but with an undertone of real hurt. |
| The customer is always right прислів’я Пер. Клієнт завжди правий. ‣ An institution where students simply turn up, pay their cash and walk out a few years later with a qualification will be the final nail in the coffin. Where will be the guarantees of quality of the degrees? If, as the old adage goes, the customer is always right, how can a customer ever fail a course? ‣ In retailing and the hospitality industry they only need to teach one thing--the customer is always right. Courtesy is a hugely underrated quality in Britain. ‣ The apology statement on the company’s website says: "Our advice to other customer service operations is to remember the customer is always right and also to think twice before hitting the send button." |
| The devil is in the details <detail> прислів’я Пер. Диявол – у деталях. ‣ The legislature eventually dropped the nursing-home requirement. However, as is often the case with well-intended legislation, the devil is in the details. ‣ Equity-indexed annuities … can sound like a great deal … But the devil is in the details. And for seniors, the devil is income - or lack of it. ‣ In the end, it is at the lowest, individual level, where moral and motivation and ideas count most, that campaigns, military or political, are won or lost. The devil is in the detail. |
| The enemy of my enemy is my friend прислів’я Пер. Ворог мого ворога – мій друг. ‣ The idea that the enemy of my enemy is my friend is an ancient one. Two thousand years ago the Chinese used predatory ants to attack orchard pests. ‣ Those strange bedfellows, Stephen Harper and Jack Layton, are proof the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Their common enemy, the Liberal Party, is enough to make them friends. |
| The first step is the hardest пр ислів’я Укр. Важкий лише перший крок. Аби почати, а там воно і піде. Ком. Прислів’я має багато варіантів, як-от: The first steps is the hardest. The first steps are the hardest. It is (only) the first step that is (the most) difficult. Taking the first step is difficult. The first steps are difficult. The first step is the most difficult (one). The first steps are the most difficult step. ‣ There are plenty of things to do - pottery, keep fit, family history, flower arranging are just a few. … The first step is the hardest, but I’m sure you can do it. ‣ The key phrase in the debate is "housing affordability", invariably followed by the word "crisis" in news reports, and can be confusing for those considering taking the plunge into home ownership. Amid the various viewpoints, it is generally agreed that this first step is the hardest. ‣ Pau, who was then 35, felt society was changing and being a company man would not be enough. A quarter of a century later, Pau’s Asia Market enjoys turnover of about E20m and has 60 staff employed in its offices, shop and distribution centre. … The first steps were the hardest. |
| The flesh is weak прислів’я Укр. Тіло слабке. Ком. Біблеїзм. ‣ USen. Barack Obama is trying to snuff out a habit before it hurts his run for president: He’s trying to quit smoking. … Asked about it in 2005, he invoked a biblical phrase: "The flesh is weak." ‣ Like all actors, Iain Glen pretends not to take an interest in his reviews. But the flesh is weak. With words such as "superlative’’, "electrifying’’ and "scorching’’ being bandied around, he admits that he "eventually cracked’’. "Oh, all right then,’’ he said, and let friends read him the reviews of his latest role as John Proctor in The Crucible. |
| The law is an ass прислів’я Укр. Закон дурний. ‣ If we need any more proof that the law is an ass we need look no further than the release of yet another felon who, without provocation, allegedly beat up law-abiding citizens and murdered one. ‣ The proponents of this bill say it is about sending a message that child abuse is unacceptable. However the legal effect is to make smacking a crime. Proponents claim that no-one will be prosecuted for a mild smack, so the first message is that the law is an ass because thousands of parents will break the law and nothing will happen. |
| The love of money is the root of all evil прислів’я Money is the root of all evil Укр. Любов до грошей – корінь усього зла. Гроші – корінь усього зла. Від грошей усе лихо на світі. Ком. Біблеїзм: The love of money is the root of all evil. — Корень усього лихого то грошолюбство (1 Тим. 6:10). ‣ Is money the root of all evil? It’s the love of money that is the root of all evil. Money is necessary and it can make a big difference to what you can do with your life, however, for me it’s not a motivating force. I’ve had no money, and lots, and happiness is not found in it. People are what matter. ‣ I reflected on how often businesses focus on doing more with less and the subsequent impact on community, family values and family life. … As we’ve all heard before, the love of money is the root of all evil. It applies with a majority of publicly held companies in America. |
| The pen is mightier than the sword прислів’я Укр. Слово сильніше від меча. ‣ He lobbied the Government, but the bill was put aside, so he wrote about it. "I’m a believer that the pen is mightier than the sword," he said. ‣ Faithful to the adage that the pen is mightier than the sword, a company run by Maurice "Hank" Greenberg planned to enlist academics, biographers and journalists to rebuild his reputation after the legal troubles that followed his forced retirement from American International Group. ‣ The failure of those public officials to pursue this case to bring it to a successful conclusion is simply a mystery. Your columnist constantly points out the glaring dereliction of duties. What more can be written about the Ward matter and how it has festered for almost 17 years? Enough is enough. I call upon the editorial staff to do what is necessary to see that the right thing is done at last. Prove once again that the pen is mightier than the sword. |
| The proof of the pudding is in the eating прислів’я, перев. брит. The proof is in the pudding Пер. Пиріг <пудинг> взна́єш, як його з’їдаєш. Укр. Все перевіряється на практиці. В окремих контекстах: Вір ділам, а не словам. Ком. Тут proof значить ‘проба’, а не ‘доказ’. ‣ Local government emergency planners are worried about litigation, and doubt whether community spirit would stop people asserting their rights. The proof of the pudding is in the eating: the Civil Contingencies Act can only be tested in an emergency. ‣ I politely suggest to you that you judge your member of Congress not by what he or she says they support, not by all the slogans and double-talk, but by the results so far. As my grandmother used to say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. ‣ Assistant attorney General Stephen Trott told a ’’Meet the Press’’ panel that he was pleased with Israeli promises to cooperate in the investigation of espionage in the United States, but added: ’’We will take them at their word, but the proof is in the pudding.’’ |
| There is always something прислів’я Тлум. В кожній ситуації існують якісь проблеми. Укр. Завжди щось не так. ‣ "All my life, I’ve been told I wasn’t good enough," the former Duke guard said yesterday at a news conference in Manhattan. "Whether it be my size, my quickness or my skin color, there’s always been something." |
| There is always something new out of Africa прислів’я Тлум. Африка не перестає бути джерелом чогось нового, незвичного. Укр. З Африки – завжди щось нове. Ком. етим. лат. ex Africa semper aliquid novi (Пліній Старший, «Naturalis Historia»). Вислів стосувався гібридизації африканський тварин, при цьому автор посилався на твір Аристотеля «De Animalibus Historia». ‣ These days one imagines the programme’s think tank locked away with vast medical dictionaries, thumbing through frantically for diseases they haven’t done, for though fresh and surprising diseases do come along (and there is always something new out of Africa) they present themselves sporadically and untidily. |
| There is a time and place for everything прислів’я Укр. На все свій час і своє місце. Пор. A place for everything, and everything in its place. ‣ The atmosphere was, like the paintings, orderly, domestic and very Scandinavian. There being a time and place for everything, including for falling in love. ‣ Yes, we’re all entitled to our opinion on the politicians, the government, the president, the war. But let’s show the family some compassion …. There’s a time and a place for everything. This is simply not the time or place for political bickering. |
| There is a time for everything прислів’я There is a time for all things Укр. На все свій час Син. There is a time and place for everything (розширена версія заголовного прислів’я). Ком. Біблеїзм: «To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven» (Екл. 3:1)— «Для всього свій час, і година своя кожній справі під небом» (переклад І. Огієнка). ‣ "There is, however, a time for everything. I am 66 years old and as many people know my health has suffered in the last couple of years. … It, therefore, probably needs someone else to take the Club forward for the next 10 years. ‣ Asked two years ago what she would tell Cora about love, Rees replied: "I would tell her to follow her gut. There is a time for everything, including love." ‣ I have been doing this (as an elected official and government employee) since I was 23," Bruneau said in an interview. "But term limits is the will of the people, and I accept that. There is a time for all things. This is the time for me." |
| There is honour among thieves прислів’я, брит. There is honor among thieves прислів’я, амер. Пер. І злодії честь мають. Укр. Злодій від злодія не вкраде. ‣ While Oakes concluded it could be argued Howard’s achievements in government had justified his decision to stay on, Costello, nevertheless ’’has reason to feel hard done by. If there is honour even among thieves, surely there should be a small place for it in politics.’’ ‣ "There is honor among thieves," said Dana Overstreet, who is prosecuting Aitken. "In my case, Hahn is a hero." Hahn [a criminal himself] is expected to be one of the prosecution’s main witnesses against Aitken [a much worse criminal]. |
| There is more than one way to skin a cat прислів’я There are more ways of killing a cat than choking it with cream брит. Укр. Світ клином не зійшовся. Тлум. Є багато шляхів і можливостей досягнути бажаного. ‣ Mr Springborg described the talks as "very congenial" and said he believed it was possible to accommodate both the state and federal "aspirations«. »There’s more than one way to skin a cat and I think that will possibly emerge over the next couple of days." ‣ McGinley said: "There’s more than one way to skin a cat. I can’t overpower a golf course, but what I can do is have good ball control and course management and putt well and those three things I did today. That’s the only way I’m going to contend on a big golf course." ‣ Just as there is more than one way to skin a cat, so there is more than one way to produce a dynamic economy. Denmark should be a basket case … . It is burdened by the full catastrophe: unions, welfare and taxes. Instead it is the fourth most competitive economy in the world. |
| There is no accounting for taste прислів’я There is no accounting for tastes Тлум. Неможливо дати раціональне пояснення чиємусь смаку, уподобанню. Укр. Смаки не пояснити. Смаки пояснити <зрозуміти> неможливо. В окремих контекстах, особливо з іронією: На <колір і> смак товариш не всяк. У кожного свій смак. Кожен Івась має свій лас. Смак смаку не укажчик: хто любить кавун, а хто свинячий хрящик. Кому піп, кому попадя, а кому й попова дочка. Не всі люди однакові: той любить дівицю, той молодицю, а той паляницю. Ком. Англійське прислів’я каже “Як комусь може подобатися щось чи хтось?” Відповідні усталені українські прислів’я вживають інакше, а саме в сенсі “Різні люди мають різні смаки, і це зрозуміло”. В англійській мові подібне значення має рідше вживане прислів’я There is no disputing about tastes. ‣ There’s no accounting for taste. Some people not only eat crows on purpose, they like them. |
| There is no harm in trying прислів’я Укр. Спиток – не збиток. ‣ Plenty of people have tried to hit upon the formula for the perfect pop song. Of course there isn’t one … There’s no harm in trying, though, and … Guy Chambers … analyses how grabbing the listener’s attention from the off with a drum beat … could just work. ‣ Raising Minds teaches parents to make the most of the teachable moments in their children’s lives. … [Gay Heagler] said she had decided to sign up for the class to work with her second-grader. "There’s no harm in trying," she said. "It might turn the light on for both of us." ‣ Doing something new can be scary, but here’s the upshot: change will keep you feeling young. … And best of all, there really is no harm in trying. If you’re not sure, ask a trusted friend. If you’re still not convinced, don’t buy it. |
| There is no such word as “can’t” (in the dictionary) прислів’я Укр. Немає неможливого для людини. Як не можеш – мусиш. ‣ It was tough going but in her darkest hour Noreena’s spirits were lifted by the positive attitude of ex-Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder. "There’s no such word as ’can’t’, " Glenn had told her. ‣ Don’t be embarrassed by your weight. Lots of other people are in the same boat. You just need to understand that there is no such word as "can’t". You can lose weight if you want to. |
| There is nothing new under the sun прислів’я Укр. Немає нічого нового під сонцем (переклад І. Огієнка). Ком. Біблеїзм: «There is no new thing under the sun» (Екл. 1:9). ‣ The Goths, … thinking they had a secure place on the Roman imperial side of the Danube, were rudely surprised to find they were massively unwelcome after a certain high point of immigrant absorption had been reached. Nothing new under the sun then. ‣ Social networking is all the rage. Every day thousands send messages to friends at special internet websites such as Facebook and MySpace. So isn’t it good to know that Britain pioneered this trend. In 1935 a group of housewives started the Cooperative Correspondence Club with a free magazine that did the same job as today’s high-tech equivalent. There really is nothing new under the sun. |
| There is no time like the present прислів’я No time like the present Укр. He відкладай на завтра те, що можна зробити сьогодні. Що нині утече, того завтра не зловиш. Одне сьогодні краще двох завтра. ‣ We could come over any evening, I offered hopefully. "Well, no time like the present," he said. "I’ll see you in a bit then." ‣ Gov. Ed Rendell decided there was no time like the present for Ms. Scagline Mills to start her term as district judge. ‣ He can steam on for another three years without asking the Queen to dissolve Parliament. But this would be freeloading on a mandate won not by himself but by Tony Blair. He needs to win his own, and there’s no time like the present. |
| There is safety in numbers прислів’я Укр. Гуртом можна й море загатити. Гурту і вовк не страшний. Ком. Можливий біблеїзм: «In the multitude of counselors there is safety» (Прип. 11:14) — «При численності ж радників спасіння буває» (переклад І. Огієнка). ‣ It made sense that the three young men would band together for the final leg of their journey. There was safety in numbers, but they also had much in common. ‣ Plenty of people from very big families have few children themselves, perhaps because they are in a unique position to observe how exhausting, expensive and constraining five, six or seven children can be. But my experience, on the other hand, taught me that there’s safety in numbers. ‣ There is also safety in numbers there. With so many banks taking part, it will be impossible for any of them to seek the moral high ground in the months and years to come …. In this deal, everyone is pretty much in the same boat. |
| The road to hell is paved with good intentions прислів’я Укр. Добрими намірами пекло встелене. З добрих намірів (замірів) поміст у пеклі зложений (зложився). Добрими намірами вимощене пекло. (в деяких контекстах) М’яко стеле, та твердо спати. ‣ Now, that dual computer system is creating new embarrassment and legal headaches for the White House. … "The system was created with the best intentions," said former Assistant White House Press Secretary Adam Levine …. But, he added, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions." ‣ The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and Calvin’s nobly meant exhortation to prayer and thanks on the Sabbath has led to generations of misery for children (and adults) forbidden to play or enjoy themselves on the day of rest. ‣ Passing a law banning trans fats might be a great idea to make people eat healthier but what is the second step? Do we pass a law saying you can only eat one Big Mac a day or that iced tea must be green tea? It must be true that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Some ideas should only be used as idle conversation over coffee - decaffeinated, of course. |
| The voice of the people is the voice of God прислів’я Укр. Голос народу — голос Божий. Тлум. Те, за що висловлюється переважна більшість людей, слід сприймати як Божу волю. Ком. Походить від. лат. vox populi, vox Dei. ‣ Wearing his trademark black jeans and tennis shoes, Mr. Morales arrived in La Paz to begin laying the groundwork for an economic and political transformation that he says will give voice to the poor, indigenous majority that fueled his campaign. ’’The voice of the people is the voice of God,’’ he said late Sunday. ‣ "President Bush, listen to the voice of the people, because many times, the voice of the people is the voice of God," said Archbishop Tutu. |
| The world is a small place прислів’я Укр. Світ тісний. ‣ Western has admitted 313 Hispanic students for the upcoming academic year, up from 237 last year. … "We haven’t really done anything like this before," Walker said. "But the world is such a small place these days. People are coming from all over." ‣ "If you keep your eyes and ears open sometimes you find out that the world really is a small place," Mark said. "You find out there really are no strangers after all." ‣ The world is a small place nowadays, so overseas investing has become significantly easier. |
| Time is a great healer прислів’я Укр. Час – найкращий лікар. Ком. Ідея про те, що час лікує, давня і була висловлена по-різному. Прислів’я вживають частіше стосовно почуттів та емоцій, аніж фізичних страждань. ‣ How do you cure a broken heart? … Be patient. "Time is a great healer" is a cliche, but one based on observation. ‣ The Rangers manager knows that a lot has changed in his life since then, though his admission yesterday that "time is a great healer" simply underlines how painful the whole experience was. |
| Time is money прислів’я Укр. Час – це гроші. ‣ Time is money. When you’re not organized, you waste a lot of time - time that you should be spending to build your business. ‣ The Elgin man wants to be the guy who reminds everyone in the meeting room that time is money, and there is no reason to sit around a table for an hour if no one has anything important to say. |
| Time is of the essence прислів’я Укр. Важливий час. ‣ Time is of the essence in relation to Nathan’s matter because he needs everything finalised prior to March, 2008, so he is free to be selected in the Beijing Olympics. ‣ Time is of the essence when someone on an organ-transplant list is notified that an organ has been located for them. Such was the case recently for Gary Lewis of South Carolina, [who] was notified late last month that a liver was available for him. He was taken immediately to Duke University Medical Center … for surgery. |
| Time is precious прислів’я Укр. Час – це гроші. Час дорогоцінний; час безцінний; час на вагу золота ‣ Time is precious, and we’ve become addicted to anything that makes life simpler. For many that means a diet of ready-made meals but … would you consider buying an instant home? ‣ When you are dealing with a terminal or life- threatening illness, time is precious. For some patients, time helps them to deal with their prognosis of a shortened life; to address their fears of dying. Others want time to share thoughts, memories, and feelings not previously expressed to family and friends. ‣Time is precious: However good or bad, presentations cost not only time but money. If a business person’s time can be worth as much as Pounds 1 a minute, then an audience of 20 spending an hour listening to a presentation will cost an organisation ₤ 1,200. |
| To err is human <, to forgive divine> прислів’я Пер. Помилятися – то людське. Укр. Немає людини без вади. І на сонці бувають плями. Ком. Пор. лат. Errare humanum est ‘людині властиво помилятися’. ‣ To steal another person’s words is a most egregious error but, alas, to err is human, to forgive divine. ‣ As the old saying, "To err is human; to forgive is divine," suggests: forgiveness can only flourish in the context of healthy spiritual roots. ‣ To err is human, and both human and animal doctors do make mistakes. ‣ Andre Boisclair is doing an excellent job," Bertrand said. "To err is human - I’m not saying he does not make (mistakes). It’s up to him to evaluate with his team what needs to be corrected - if there are things to correct." |
| Tomorrow is another day прислів’я Укр. Завтра буде новий день. ‣ Tomorrow is another day, and we must believe them and ourselves capable of improving that day if we expect to carry on. Tomorrow is another day, and we must all shoulder the burden of living in the real world without illusions. ‣ "I was very sensitive," says Norm Krupnick, who turns 82 Monday, reflecting on his early days as a referee. "(The verbal abuse) bothered me, and at night sometimes I couldn’t sleep. But as the years go on, you temper yourself and you say, ’Well, tomorrow’s another day.’ " |
| Truth is stranger than fiction прислів’я Укр. Правда дивніша за вигадку. Син. Fact is stranger than fiction. ‣ Truth IS stranger than fiction. Six months ago, if you had suggested a tied presidential election, the scriptwriters of The West Wing would have laughed you out of the conference room. ‣ ’Truth is stranger than fiction, this story has certainly developed some pretty surreal twists.’ Tony Abbott on the son he thought he had who turned out not to be his after all. ‣ Truth is stranger than fiction! … One remembers that the British novelist H.G. Wells confessed in 1901 that he could not see any submarine doing anything but suffocating its crew and foundering. As late as 1948 the Science Digest explained that the problems of landing and moving around on the moon were so immense that ""it may take science another 200 years to resolve them". … Indeed, if you had been told in grandfather’s day that the next two decades would produce portable computers, video-tape machines, birth control pills, test tube babies and supersonic planes, moon walks and heart transplants, you would have said, ""Bumkum!". |
| Union <unity> is strength прислів’я In union <unity> (there) is strength In union is strength Укр. В єднанні сила. Тлум. Об’єднавшись, можна досягнути більшого, ніж окремо. ‣ "The motivation behind the Sun-Google alliance is obvious: In unity there is strength," DiDio said. ‣ Professional unity is what teachers want. They know it’s the right thing because they know that unity is strength. ‣ The Text Kiln was built in 1867 by Ebenezer Shoobridge "assisted by his wife, three sons and five daughters. Union is strength," the outside of the kiln proclaims. |
| Variety is the spice of life прислів’я Укр. Розмаїття додає смаку життя. Тлум. Різноманітність занять людини, речей, що вона ними користується, обставин, що її оточують, робить її життя цікавішим і приносить насолоду. ‣ Versatile, artistic, and with many diversified interests, Richard surely believed variety was the spice of life. No one was more eager to try a new restaurant, new game, new gizmo, new recipe, new way of doing something. ‣ "How many kids are going to be a pro athlete?" Linn says. "Kids need to find something that they like, that they can keep doing into adulthood. Keep trying some sport until you find the one you like. Variety is the spice of life." ‣ I couldn’t stand living in a society where we all had to have the same house, car, two-point-whatever kids and so on. Variety is the spice of life and we should be encouraging it. |
| Virtue is its own reward прислів’я Укр. Доброчесність сама собі нагорода. Доброчесність не потребує винагороди. Доброчесність самоцінна. Тлум. Усвідомлення власної доброчесності вартісне саме собою, інші способи винагороди за неї не потрібні. ‣ Strauss said Allegheny County ultimately would benefit by making more of an effort to develop a fair system for regularly assessing property values. "Virtue is its own reward," he said. ‣ It seems hopeless therefore to justify moral imperatives in terms of the rewards they confer on the virtuous, whether they come from authorities, God or direct from good actions themselves. Must then virtue be its own reward? ‣ Virtue is its own reward. That is just as well, for Matalan’s tight stock control, though laudable and necessary, was overwhelmed yesterday by the underlying sales drop of 10.6 per cent for the nine weeks to October 29. |
| What is <was, has been> done cannot be undone прислів’я What’s done is done and cannot be undone Укр. Що зроблено, те зроблено. Що було, то сплило. Син. What’s done is done. ‣ There is absolutely no chance for "victory" or "success" in Iraq at this late date, little chance for even averting disaster. What is done cannot be undone. ‣ The Senate has done past victims of child abuse a great service in explaining their suffering. But what was done cannot be undone. ‣ Let it not be said that the fair and equitable recognition of Aboriginal rights to land is discrimination. … Certainly, what has been done cannot be undone. But what can now be done to remedy the deeds of yesterday must not be put off ’til tomorrow. ‣ What’s done is done and cannot be undone, no matter how hard you try. With that thought in mind you must let go of the past and think only of the future. |
| What is to come will come прислів’я Пер. Що має бути – буде. ‣ On his return to Denmark from his piratical adventure, Hamlet experiences a sea-change. The waiting is no longer unbearable and angst-filled. He accepts that what is to come will come, when it comes. ‣ At 77, do you think much about age and mortality? I don’t think about it at all. What will come will come. ‣ The 70-year-old hasn’t slept in her own bed since Hurricane Charley took her roof. Now that it’s being fixed, she’s resigned herself to a morbid reality. "Whatever comes will come," she says. |
| What’s done is done прислів’я Укр. Що зроблено, те зроблено. Що було, то сплило. Син. What is done cannot be undone. ‣ What’s done is done … Learn from past mistakes and move on. Guilty feelings serve only to hold you back. ‣ Maybe that’s why some of us prefer the past to the present; we know how it came out. We are freed of the tension of suspense. … There’s nothing we can do about it now. What’s done is done. ‣ [Katie Rees] lost her Miss Nevada crown because she was in racy pictures that appeared on the Internet, and subsequently philosophized to "Inside Edition’’: "I’m not proud at all, but what is done is done, and all I can do is move forward. …" |
| What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander прислів’я Укр. Треба підходити з єдиною міркою. Треба міряти на один копил. Тлум. Що підходить одній стороні (в ситуації), підходить і іншій. Ком. Інколи прислів’я вживають стосовно рівноправності чоловіків і жінок. ‣ If workers have to sign productivity agreements so should CEOs. I don’t mind paying someone who makes more money for me but if they don’t perform they should get the boot, not more money. Sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. That is what I call egalitarianism. ‣ Montrealers will be far more willing to accept tough new regulations and fines for not clearing sidewalks and gutters when they are allowed to fine the city for laxity in clearing snow, keeping sidewalks ice-free and fixing potholes. What is sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander. ‣ Several weeks ago you ran a news item about an accident with a secondary headline talking about an 82-year-old driver who was leaving a parking lot and for some reason accelerated into a patio outside a restaurant in New Edinburgh. How come the age of the lady who jumped over a gas pump with her car in a more recent incident was not similarly identified? It seems to me that what is sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander. In other words, as an 84-year-old, I object to your apparent bias when it comes to those of us who basically obey traffic laws but, when we occasionally mess up, attract undue attention from your paper. |
| You’re known by the company you keep прислів’я A man <everyone, everybody> is known by the company he <they> keeps прислів’я Пер. Чоловіка видно з його товариства. Укр. Послухай дурного, то й сам дурним станеш. З розумним розуму наберешся, а з дурним й останній загубиш. Син. Show me your company, and I’ll tell you who you are. ‣ You are known by the company you keep. You can increase your reputation by partnering with a firm that has a great business reputation. ‣ I think it is stunning that Michael Steele would tie himself so closely to President Bush and Dick Cheney and their priorities," said Terry Lierman, chairman of the Maryland Democratic Party. "Clearly, everyone is known by the company they keep." |
Англійсько-український словник сучасних термінів з ІТ 2001–2011 (linux.org.ua)
| as built, as is = (примітка на креслениках) в заводському виконанні |
Англо-український військовий словник 2022 (Волонтери Ukrop Austria)
| Air defense Section (NATO IS) * Відділ протиповітряної оборони (Міжнародний секретаріат НАТО) |
| Airspace Management Section (NATO IS) * Відділ організації використання повітряного простору (Міжнародний секретаріат НАТО) |
| Armaments Directorate (NATO IS) * Директорат з питань озброєнь (Міжнародний секретаріат НАТО) |
| Armaments Planning, Programmes and Policy Directorate (NATO IS) * Директорат планування, програм та політики в галузі озброєння (Міжнародний секретаріат НАТО) |
| Arms Control and Coordination Section (NATO IS) * Відділ координації контролю над озброєннями (НАТО) |
| authentication is * розпізнавальний код... (термін радіообміну) |
| information system (IS) * інформаційна система (ІС) |
| International Staff (IS) * Міжнародний секретаріат (НАТО) |
| Interpretation Service (NATO IS) * Служба усного перекладу НАТО |
| Islamic State (IS) * Ісламська Держава (ІД) |
| Policy Planning Unit (NATO IS) * Група планування політики (Міжнародний секретаріат НАТО) |
| Press and Media Section (NATO IS) * Відділ преси та засобів масової інформації (Міжнародний секретаріат НАТО) |
| this is… * ‘я -…(позивний)’ (термін радіообміну) |
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