Смысл: anywhen 
anywhen [ʹenıwen]
adv амер. разг.
<Í> 1) когда-нибудь; в какое-либо время
2) в любое время, всегда
<Í> 1) когда-нибудь; в какое-либо время
2) в любое время, всегда
when Идиома
cross that bridge when I come to it
time flies when you're having fun
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
when it comes to
when push comes to shove
when the chips are down
when the crunch comes
when the dust settles
when the going gets tough
zig when you should zag
hardly…when
He had hardly reached here，when it began to snow．他一到这儿就下起雪来了。
Hardly had I got home，when the telephone rang．我刚到家，电话就响了。
She had hardly heard the news，when she began to cry．她一听到这消息就哭了。
scarcely…when
Scarcely had be gone out when it began to rain．他刚出去，天就开始下雨了。
when the time is ripe
Idiom(s): when the time is ripeTheme: TIME
at exactly the right time.
• I'll tell her the good news when the time is ripe.
• When the time is ripe, I'll bring up the subject again.
When the cat's away, the mice will play
Idiom(s): When the cat's away, the mice will playTheme: BEHAVIOR - IMPROPER
Some people will get into mischief when they are not being watched.
• The students behaved very badly for the substitute teacher. When the cat's away, the mice will play.
• John had a wild party at his house when his parents were out of town. When the cat's away, the mice will play.
when one is good and ready
Idiom(s): when one is good and readyTheme: PREPARATION - READY
when one is completely ready. (Informal. Fixed order.)
• I'll be there when I'm good and ready.
• Ann will finish the job when she's good and ready and not a minute sooner.
when least expected
Idiom(s): when least expectedTheme: SURPRISE
when one does not expect (something).
• An old car is likely to give you trouble when least expected.
• My pencil usually breaks when least expected.
when it comes right down to it
Idiom(s): when it comes right down to itTheme: RESULTS
all things considered; when one really thinks about something.
• When it comes right down to it, I'd like to find a new job.
• When it comes right down to it, he can't really afford a new car.
when all is said and done
Idiom(s): when all is said and doneTheme: RESULTS
when everything is finished and settled; when everything is considered.
• When all is said and done, this isn't such a bad part of the country to live in after all.
• When all is said and done, I believe I had a very enjoyable time on my vacation.
time was when
Idiom(s): time was (when)Theme: TIME
there was a time when; at a time in the past.
• Time was when old people were taken care of at home.
• Time was when people didn't travel around so much.
cross a bridge when one comes to it
Idiom(s): cross a bridge when one comes to itTheme: DIFFICULTY
to deal with a problem only when one is faced with the problem. (Note the variations in the examples.)
• Please wait and cross that bridge when you come to it.
• He shouldn't worry about it now. He can cross that bridge when he comes to it.
when the going gets rough
Idiom(s): when the going gets tough AND when the going gets roughTheme: DIFFICULTY
when things get extremely difficult; when it becomes difficult to proceed. (A second line is sometimes added to the main entry phrase: When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This means that when things become difficult, strong people begin to work or move faster and harder.)
• When the going gets tough, I will be there to help you.
• I appreciate the kind words you sent to us when the going got a little rough last month.
Advice is least heeded when most needed.
When a problem is serious, people often do not follow the advice given.Only real friends will tell you when your face is
Only a real friend will tell you the truth.When the cat's away, the mice play.
People misbehave when their boss, or the person in authority, is absent.When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
You should adopt the customs of the people or country you are visiting, and behave in the same way.Cross that bridge when you come to it
If you will cross that bridge when you come to it, you will deal with a problem when it arises, but not until that pointDon't throw bricks when you live in a glass house
Don't call others out on actions that you, yourself do. Don't be a hypocrite.I'll cross that road when I come to it
I'll think about something just when it happens, not in advance.Say when
People say this when pouring a drink as a way of telling you to tell them when there's enough in your glass.When hell freezes over
An impossible or very unlikely situation or eventWhen it rains, it pours
This idiom means that when things go wrong, a lot of things go wrong at the same time.When pigs fly
Meaning you will not get something when you want it or someone doesn't want something for you. say you are selling an item and some one doesn't want it. they might say 'I'll buy it when pigs fly'. it just means you will never get someone to say yes to you when you ask for something.When the chickens come home to roost
When a person pays dearly for something bad he or she did in the past, the chickens come home to roost.Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free
This idiom is usually used to refer to men who don't want to get married, when they can get all the benefits of marriage without getting married.When one door shuts another opens.
Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.It is too late to lock the stable when the horse h
It is useless taking precautions after something has happened.when hell freezes over|freeze over|freezes over|he
adv. phr., slang Never. I'll believe you when hell freezes over.Antonym: UNTIL HELL FREEZES OVER.
when push comes to shove|push|shove
adv. phr. A time when a touchy situation becomes actively hostile or a quarrel turns into a fight. Can we count on the boss' goodwill, when push comes to shove?when the chips are down|chips|down|when
adv. cl., informal When the winner and loser of a bet or a game are decided; at the most important or dangerous time. Tom hit a home run in the last inning of the game when the chips were down. When the chips were down, the two countries decided not to have war. (From the fact that in gambling games, a person puts chips or money down in front of him to show that he is willing to risk an amount in a bet.)when
whenIn addition to the idioms beginning with when, also see cross a bridge when one comes to it; push comes to shove, if.
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- when all's said and done
- when in Rome do as the Romans do
- when it comes to
- when least expected
- when one's back is turned
- when one's ship comes in
- when pigs fly
- when the cat's away, the mice will play
- when the chips are down
- when the dust has settled
- when the going gets tough, the tough get going
- when the shit hits the fan
when all's said and done
when all's said and doneAlso, after all is said and done. In the end, nevertheless, as in When all's said and done, the doctors did what they could for Gordon, but he was too ill to survive. This term was first recorded in 1560.
when in Rome do as the Romans do
when in Rome do as the Romans doFollow local custom, as in Kate said they'd all be wearing shorts or blue jeans to the outdoor wedding, so when in Rome—we'll do the same. This advice allegedly was Saint Ambrose's answer to Saint Augustine when asked whether they should fast on Saturday as Romans did, or not, as in Milan. It appeared in English by about 1530 and remains so well known that it is often shortened, as in the example.
when one's back is turned
when one's back is turnedWhen one is away or not looking, as in You can count on the children to misbehave when the teacher's back is turned, or I don't dare go on vacation; he'll take my job when my back is turned. Also see when the cat's away, the mice will play.
when one's ship comes in
when one's ship comes inWhen one has made one's fortune, as in When my ship comes in I'll get a Mercedes or better. This term alludes to ships returning from far-off places with a cargo of valuables. It may be obsolescent. [Mid-1800s]
when the dust has settled
when the dust has settledAlso, after or once the dust settles. When matters have calmed down, as in The merger is complete, and when the dust has settled we can start on new projects. This idiom uses dust in the sense of “turmoil” or “commotion,” a usage dating from the first half of the 1800s.
when the going gets tough, the tough get going
when the going gets tough, the tough get goingsee under get going, def. 2.
when the shit hits the fan
when the shit hits the fansee shit will hit the fan, the.
An when idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with when, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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