by mistakeunintentionally, as the result of carelessness, mishap I just hoped Karen wouldn't go any further, that she wouldn't get so drunk that she tried to mount some leering admirer who happened to step on her toe by mistake. BNCI Tommy set fire to some of Donald's hair by mistake. BNCI Take great care not to connect any other pin by mistake . BNCI |
by reason of sthbecause of sth, as a result of sth Nothing appears to me more striking, as an illustration of the far-reaching effects of traditional prejudice, than the errors into which some of our ablest contemporary scholars have fallen by reason of their not having studied Paine. WebC For industries not yet established, the ITC may also be asked to determine whether the establishment of an industry is being materially retarded by reason of the dumped or subsidized imports. WebC The Commission initiate an investigation to determine whether an industry in the United States is likely to be materially injured by reason of imports of the subject merchandise if the order is revoked. WebC |
by trial and errorusing a process of adjusting methods, eliminating errors, until the correct answer, method, solution is found Unfortunately, most people learn about towing trailers by trial and error, which can prove to be a very expensive way of doing things. BNCI Young children nearly always put puzzles together by trial and error, `;trying out'; each piece against another until it fits. BNCI Looking at the objects available is of little help, as it's only by trial and error that the problem can be solved. BNCI |
can't for the life of me remember/thinknot remember at all I've actually had mornings where I've been reduced to tears simply because I can't It's funny but last year I fought and fought having a committed relationship I remember that perfectly, although I can't |
cap and gownakademický úbor (talár a baret) You can order your cap and gown through your college office or you can go online... Graduates should arrive wearing cap and gown. Everyone who participates in an academic ceremony on Commencement Day must wear a cap and gown of the appropriate color and style, as approved by the University. |
cast sb´s mind backtry to remember sth Bill, headteacher of a north-east junior school, wistfully casts his mind But the tempo of his voice raises a notch when he casts his Now resident in England, Terry McQuire casts his mind back in a letter to myself. Google |
change the subjectstart a different topic in the course of a conversation or discussion I tried to change the subject by commenting on the lack of activity in front of our position. BNCI At the stage of our acquaintance I was unaware of when to change the subject. BNCI Every time I tried to change the subject, she'd close her eyes, hold up her hand and say, `;I haven't finished yet.'; BNCI |
chatter like a magpietalk rapidly about nothing very important Dani can help me with the actualpreperation and I will chatter like a magpie so you know why somethingis being done. WebC I used to chatter like a magpie about emancipation, and wasted half my wealth on tender feelings, but now--you must excuse me! WebC When we take care of him, he will chatter like a magpie; he will jump likea kid, and he will eat everything. WebC |
child´s play(sth is) extremely easy It was a child's For us it was a child's play. Google It was a child's play to find the classroom. google |
children should be seen but/and not heardchildren should be quiet and respectful in the presence of their elders Sure, while I was growing up my parents believed that "children should be seen but not heard." WebC He said the old adage that children should be seen but not heard does not hold anymore. WebC An even older, lingering, idea is that children should be seen but not heard." WebC |
clear one' s headrestore one's mental faculties I always found the night duties a great strain, and often had to walk up and down outside to clear my head with some fresh air. BNCI The walk will clear my head. BNCI It had very little warmth but the chilly air was helping to clear my head. BNCI |
cloud one' s braininterfere with, obscure one's judgement It's not like any of these issues prevent me from breathing or cloud my brain for weeks on end. WebC TID since it helped my painbetter and didn't seem to cloud my brain for as bad, besides that I must away before your unpatriotic ideas cloud my brain for !" WebC |
coin a phrase/wordinvent a new expression, word It is an odd sidelight, to coin a phrase, on road accidents. BNCI But Michael Foot was a formidable orator and on occasions he could coin a phrase which captured the mood perfectly. BNCI Such players as Clive Allen and Tony Cottee are shockingly under-valued these days because they cannot be relied upon to step up their work-rate, to coin a phrase. BNCI |
come to lightvyjít najevo, být objasněno The vacancies came to light as the Department of the Environment announced a reorganisation of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Pollution, prior to giving it new powers in the `;green'; Bill. BNCI According to some stock market sources, Ferranti was in talks with Daimler about the possibility of a partnership before the fraud which now threatens its future came to light. BNCI It is a complete mystery to everyone how the following gems came to light in 1989. BNCI |
come/spring to mindimmediately think of sth What came to mind when you said this Guess what movie just came to mind? Google A thought came to mind one day as I avoided a cager who just cut me off that sums |