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11/06/2007, 09:49 PM
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اليكم 5 تعبيرات شائعة مطروحة لارائكم القيمة - وذلك في اطار الاعداد الجماعي لمسرد للتعبيرات الشائعة في اللغة الانجليزية
Catch 22
Meaning
A paradox in which the attempt to escape makes escape impossible. The title of Joseph Heller's novel, written in 1953 and published in 1961, (properly titled 'Catch-22' - with a hyphen)
In the catbird seat
Meaning
In a superior or advantageous position. Catbirds seek out the highest perches in trees to sing and display
Cold turkey
Meaning
The state addicts are in when withdrawing from drug addiction. Also, predominantly in the U.S.A., it means plain speaking or the plain truth ( e.g. she speaks cold turkey about sex)
Close, but no cigar
Meaning
Fall just short of a successful outcome and get nothing for your efforts. The phrase, and its variant 'nice try, but no cigar', are of US origin and date from the mid-20th century. Fairground stalls gave out cigars as prizes, and this is the most likely source, although there's no definitive evidence to prove that.
Come what come may
Meaning
Let whatever events crop up come to pass. From Shakespeare's Macbeth. Usually used just as 'come what may'. For example, "...and should Parliament endorse that sentiment, come what come may, the might of England shall be put forth with a vigour and earnestness worthy of her old fame".
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سمير الشناوي
اليكم 5 تعبيرات شائعة مطروحة لارائكم القيمة - وذلك في اطار الاعداد الجماعي لمسرد للتعبيرات الشائعة في اللغة الانجليزية
Catch 22
Meaning
A paradox in which the attempt to escape makes escape impossible. The title of Joseph Heller's novel, written in 1953 and published in 1961, (properly titled 'Catch-22' - with a hyphen)
In the catbird seat
Meaning
In a superior or advantageous position. Catbirds seek out the highest perches in trees to sing and display
Cold turkey
Meaning
The state addicts are in when withdrawing from drug addiction. Also, predominantly in the U.S.A., it means plain speaking or the plain truth ( e.g. she speaks cold turkey about sex)
Close, but no cigar
Meaning
Fall just short of a successful outcome and get nothing for your efforts. The phrase, and its variant 'nice try, but no cigar', are of US origin and date from the mid-20th century. Fairground stalls gave out cigars as prizes, and this is the most likely source, although there's no definitive evidence to prove that.
Come what come may
Meaning
Let whatever events crop up come to pass. From Shakespeare's Macbeth. Usually used just as 'come what may'. For example, "...and should Parliament endorse that sentiment, come what come may, the might of England shall be put forth with a vigour and earnestness worthy of her old fame".
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