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afterworld
afterworld[ʹɑ:ftəwɜ:ld]
n
<Í> потусторонний, загробный мир
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world Идиома
best of both worlds
(See the best of both worlds)
dead to the world
fast asleep The little boy was dead to the world when his father took him out of the car.
feel on top of the world
feel very healthy I have been feeling on top of the world since I quit my job.
for all the world
for anything, for any price For all the world I do not know what he is trying to tell me with the notes that he writes.
for the world
under any conditions I would not want to sell my car for the world.
in a world of one
in deep thought or concentration, not caring about other people He is always in a world of his own and doesn
look at (see) the world through rose-colored glass
see only the good things about something, be too optimistic He always looks at the world through rose-colored glasses and is never able to understand that some people are dishonest.
look at the world through rose-colored glasses
see only the good things about something, be too optimistic I told him not to be so naive and always look at the world through rose-colored glasses.
not for the world
not at any price, not for anything I wouldn
not long for this world
soon will die, do not have long to live "When Lee had the flu, he said, ""I'm not long for this world."""
out of this world
wonderful, fantastic The new dessert that she made last weekend was right out of this world.
see the world (things) through rose-colored glasse
see only the good things about something, be too optimistic She is a little unrealistic and tends to see the world through rose-colored glasses.
set the world on fire
do something outstanding or that makes one famous He has not been able to set the world on fire with his writing but he is trying very hard.
the best of both worlds
the best parts of two cultures or styles etc., two heads are better... If you have Italian design and German engineering, you have the best of both worlds, eh.
the world is your oyster
the world is small beside your talent and skill With imagination - our greatest gift - the world is our oyster.
think the world of
admire greatly, worship the ground... Samson thinks the world of you. He would do anything for you.
what in the world
what is happening, what is it? What in the world is that? It looks like a space ship!
why in the world
why, why is it? for the life of me Why in the world would anyone want to live in the desert?
window on the world
the place where you can see the world For some people, TV is their only window on the world.
world beater
a person who tries to be the best in the world, set the world on fire "My coach said, ""You don't have to be a world beater. Just be the best you can be."""
world is one
one can get anything that one wants When you graduate from university the world will be your oyster so don
world is your oyster
(See the world is your oyster)
World Wide Web (www)
a network of computers in all parts of the world, Internet "Some people use the Web to find information; others use it to find friends."
worldly wise
knowing how to survive, having street smarts You've lived on the streets of LA. You're worldly wise. You're hip.
worlds apart
not close to agreement, very different Israel and Palestine are neighbors but they're worlds apart.
wouldn't miss it for the world
I would rather attend it than see the world """Are you coming to my wedding?"" ""I wouldn't miss it for the world!"""
c world
Crips World; Crips is a California gang name
free world
free from incarceration; the world outside of prison:"I really miss my free world" -- Convicts (??? [1991])
for the (whole) world
on any account无论如何;不管怎样(用于否定句)
I wouldn't hurt her feelings for the world.我决不会伤害她的感情。
I wouldn't,for the world miss that show .我无论如何也不会错过那部电影。
in the world earth
at all;ever;of all possible things 究竟
Who in the world is that fellow?那人究竟是谁?
Where in the world did you find that necklace?你究竟是在哪儿发现这根项链的?
He didn't understand what on earth the teacher meant.他不能理解老师究竟说了些什么。
in the world/on earth
at all;ever;of all possible things 究竟
Who in the world is that fellow?那人究竟是谁?
Where in the world did you find that necklace?你究竟是在哪儿发现这根项链的?
He didn't understand what on earth the teacher meant.他不能理解老师究竟说了些什么。
on top of the world
feeling pleased and happy;feeling successful非常高兴;觉得成功
The sea and the warm sun made them feel on top of the world.大海和温暖的阳光使他们感到无比的快乐。
Having won the first prize,he is on top of the world.他得了一等奖,欣喜若狂。
rise in the world
prosper;attain wealth or honor 发迹;功成名就;飞黄腾达
He's honest and diligent;I 'm sure he'll rise in the world.他诚实勤奋,我相信他会有出息的。
with the best will in the world
Idiom(s): with the best will in the world
Theme: EFFORT
however much one wishes to do something or however hard one tries to do something.
• With the best will in the world, Jack won't be able to help Mary get the job.
• With the best will in the world, they wont finish the job in time.
sitting on top of the world
Idiom(s): (sitting) on top of the world
Theme: HAPPINESS
Feeling wonderful; glorious; ecstatic.
• Wow, I feel on top of the world.
• Since he got a new job, he's on top of the world.
not have a care in the world
Idiom(s): not have a care in the world
Theme: CAREFREE
free and casual; unworried and carefree.
• I really feel good today—as if I didn't have a care in the world.
• Ann always acts as if she doesn't have a care in the world.
not for anything in the world
Idiom(s): not for (anything in) the world AND not for love nor money; not on your life
Theme: NEGATION
not for anything (no matter what its value). (Note the variation in the examples. The order of love nor money is fixed.)
• I won't do it for love nor money.
• He said he wouldn't do it—not for the world.
• She said no, not for anything in the world.
• Me, go there? Not on your life!
move up in the world
Idiom(s): move up (in the world)
Theme: ADVANCEMENT
to advance (oneself) and become successful.
• The harder I work, the more I move up in the world.
• Keep your eye on John. He's really moving up.
in a world of one's own
Idiom(s): in a world of one's own
Theme: ALOOF
own aloof; detached; self-centered.
• John lives in a world of his own. He has very few friends.
• Mary walks around in a world of her own, but she's very intelligent.
• When she's thinking, she drifts into a world of her own.
have the best of both worlds
Idiom(s): have the best of both worlds
Theme: ALTERNATIVES
to be in a situation where one can enjoy two different opportunities.
• When Donna was a fellow at the university, she had the privileges of a professor and the freedom of a student. She definitely had the best of both worlds.
• Don hated to have to choose between retirement and continuing working. He wanted to do both so he could have the best of both worlds.
come up in the world
Idiom(s): come up in the world
Theme: ADVANCEMENT
to improve one's status or situation in life.
• Since Mary got her new job, she has really come up in the world.
• A good education helped my brother come up in the world.
come down in the world
Idiom(s): come down in the world
Theme: EXTRAVAGANCE
to lose one's social position or financial standing.
• Mr. Jones has really come down in the world since he lost his job.
• If I were unemployed, I'm sure I'd come down in the world, too.
carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders
Idiom(s): carry the weight of the world on one's shoulders
Theme: BURDEN
to appear to be burdened by all the problems in the whole world.
• Look at Tom. He appears to be carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.
• Cheer up, Tom! You don't need to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders.
all over the world
Idiom(s): all over the earth AND all over the world
Theme: EVERYWHERE
everywhere.
• Grass grows all over the earth.
• It's the same way all over the world.
It takes all sorts to make a world.
People vary in character and abilities, and this is a good thing.
The world and his wife
If the world and his wife were somewhere, then huge numbers of people were present.
World at your feet
If everything is going well and the future looks full of opportunity, you have the world at your feet.
It's A Small World
You frequently see the same people in different places.
Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you
There are many to share the joys in good times but none to share the sorrow in bad times.
The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.
An world 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 world, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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