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| be built like a brick s***house v expr | vulgar, offensive, informal (person: be big and muscular) | يكون ضخم البنية، يكون مفتول العضلات |
| be carried on v expr | (be continued or perpetuated) | يستكمل |
| | After all these years, the business is still being carried on by the founder's great-great-grandson. |
| | بعد كل هذه السنوات فإن العمل لا يزال يُستكمل من قبل حفيد حفيد المؤسس. |
| be caught with your hand in the cookie jar v expr | US, informal (be caught taking bribes) | يُضبط متلبّسًا وهو يأخذ رشوة |
| | | يُضبط متلبِّسًا وهو يسرق |
| be cramped for room v expr | informal (have little space) | لا متّسع |
| | Our house is so full of junk that we are cramped for room. |
| be cruel to be kind v expr | (act harshly in order to help [sb]) | يلجأ إلى التأديب لتحقيق نتيجة |
| | Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind when teaching children how to behave properly. |
| be descended from [sb] v expr | (human: have as ancestor) | يتحدَّر من شخص |
| | The family is descended from Prince Axel of Denmark and Princess Margaretha of Sweden. |
| be descended from [sth] v expr | (have evolved from) | يتحدَّر من شيء |
| | The domestic dog is descended from the wolves of Europe and Asia. |
| be discontinued vi | (no longer be manufactured) | يتم وقفه |
| | I'm sorry, ma'am; that model of refrigerator has been discontinued. Let me show you our new ones. |
| | أنا أسف سيدتي فقد تم وقف هذا الموديل من الثلاجة، دعيني أعرض عليكِ الموديلات الجديدة. |
| be down with the kids v expr | informal (know about youth trends) | يكون على نفس الموجة مع الشباب، يفهم على الشباب |
| | Dad thinks he's down with the kids; it's so embarrassing! |
| be duly executed v expr | (carried out according to law) | يتم إعدامه بالحق |
| be duly informed of [sth] v expr | (be notified of [sth]) | يخبر بشيء حسب الأصول، يُبلغ شيئًا حسب الأصول |
| | When he was arrested, Gary was duly informed of his rights by the policeman. |
| | عندما ألقي القبض على جيري، أبلغه الشرطيّ حقوقه حسب الأصول. |
| be equivalent to [sth] v expr | (be the same as) | يساوي |
| | What you just did is equivalent to stealing. |
| be equivalent to [sth] v expr | (equal, equate to) | يساوي شيئًا |
| | A litre is equivalent to 0.264 US gallons. |
| be espoused to [sb] v expr | literary, archaic (marry [sb]) | يكون متزوجًا من شخص |
| be faithful to [sb] v expr | (not cheat sexually on) (لا يخون جنسيًّا) | يخلص |
| | I will only stay with my boyfriend if he is faithful to me. |
| be faithful to [sth] v expr | (adhere closely to) | يلتزم بشيء، يُخلص لشيء |
| | Try to be faithful to your principles. |
be fired with enthusiasm,
be fired up with enthusiasm expr | (feel very enthusiastic) | يكون متّقدًا حماسةً |
| be followed by [sth/sb] v expr | (precede, come before) | يسبق شخصًا/شيئًا |
| | The calm is always followed by the storm. |
be for it,
be in for it v expr | informal (be in trouble) | يكون في ورطة، يكون في مشكلة |
| | You broke the living room window with your football? You'll be for it when your parents get home! |
| be for the best v expr | (lead to the most beneficial outcome) | يكون للأفضل |
| be found out vi | (have one's crime discovered) | عُرف أنه الجاني |
| | Collins was found out because his fingerprints were discovered at the scene of the crime. |
| be good interj | (do not misbehave) | أحسن التصرف، كن مهذبًا |
| | Have fun at Nana's house, and be good! |
| be had vi + past p | slang (be deceived) | يُخدع |
| | You paid a thousand for it? It's a fake! You've been had! |
| be hell on [sb/sth] v expr | (cause extreme difficulty) | يكون سيئًا جدًّا على شخص/شيء |
| | | يكون مزعجًا جدًّا لشخص |
| | | يكون مضرًّا جدًّا بشيء |
| be hit by a car v expr | (be knocked down) | يُصدم بالسيارة |
| | Greg crossed the street without checking for traffic, and was consequently hit by a car. |
| | عبر جريج الشارع بدون التحقق من المرور لذا فقد صُدم بالسيارة. |
| be home alone v expr | (child: be left unsupervised) | وحده بالمنزل |
| | Since Billy's parents were out for the day, he was left home alone. |
| | بما أن والدي بيلي كانوا بالخارج طوال اليوم فقد تُرك وحده بالمنزل. |
| be in a funk expr | informal, US (feel depressed) | كئيب، في حالة حزن |
| | Lizzie's daughter has been in a funk since she lost her job. |
be in a funk,
be in a blue funk v expr | informal, UK (be afraid, panic) | يدبُّ الخوف فيه، يخاف |
| | Katy was in a blue funk when she realised she didn't have her key. |
be in a good place,
be in a happy place v expr | figurative, informal (be happy, contented) | يكون سعيدًا، يكون راضيًا |
| be in a sulk v expr | informal (be in sullen mood, pout) | يكون متجهمًا، يكون حردًا |
| be in contact v expr | (be communicating) | يكون على تواصل |
| | Do you know how Steve's doing these days? Are you two still in contact? |
| be in contact with [sb/sth] v expr | (communicate with) | يكون على تواصل مع شخص/شيء |
| | The man suspected of the bombing attack had been in contact with a foreign terrorist organization. |
| be in contact with [sth] v expr | (touch) | يلمس شيئًا |
| | I develop a rash if my skin is in contact with nickel for too long. |
| be in for a treat v expr | (be about to enjoy [sth] a lot) | ستستمتع به |
| | Thank you for tuning into our show. You are all in for a treat today; just wait until we tell you who our special guest is! |
be in for the long haul,
be in [sth] for the long haul v expr | (be committed to [sth] long-term) | يكمل في شيء إلى الآخِر، يلتزم بشيء حتى النهاية |
| be in good company v expr | (have the same problem as many others) (في مشكلة معينة) | ليست حاله وحده، شأنه شأن كثيرين |
be in labor (US),
be in labour (UK) v expr | (be in process of giving birth) | يجيئها المخاض، تكون في مخاض |
be in the driver's seat,
take the driver's seat,
have the driver's seat,
be in the driving seat v expr | figurative (have control) | يتولى القيادة |
| | If he thinks he can lead the team better, let him have the driver's seat. |
| be in touch v expr | informal (stay in contact) | يكون على تواصل |
| | Are you two still in touch? |
| | ما زلتما على تواصل؟ |
| be in touch v expr | informal (make contact) | يتواصل، يكون على تواصل |
| | We'll be in touch soon. |
| | سنتواصل قريبًا. |
| be in touch with [sb] v expr | informal (make contact) | يكون على تواصل مع شخص |
| | Have you been in touch with her recently? |
| be in touch with [sb] v expr | informal (habitually be in contact) | يكون على تواصل مع شخص |
| | Are you still in touch with your friends from high school? |
| be in with [sb] v expr | informal (be friendly with) | يكون على علاقة وثيقة بشخص، يكون متقربًا من شخص |
| be in your death throes v expr | (be actively dying) | يكون في نزاع مع الموت |
| be in [sb]'s shoes v expr | figurative (be in another person's situation) | يضع نفسه مكان شخص |
| be insured against all liability v expr | (protected against insurance claims) | تأمين ضدّ كل الأخطار |
| be just like [sb] v expr | informal (be typical, expected of [sb]) | هكذا هو الشخص |
| | It's just like Alice to lock herself out of her own hotel room. |
| be known for [sth] vtr | (be identified or famous for) | يشتهر بشيء |
| | That restaurant is known for its excellent seafood. |
| be late v expr | (not arrive on time) | يتأخر، يتأخر عن الموعد |
| | We have a departmental meeting this morning so I daren't be late. |
| | Don't be late for your own wedding. |
| | Sorry I wasn't here at opening time; the bus was late. |
| be led by [sth] v expr | (be guided) | يتقيّد بشيء |
| | I will be led by my doctor's advice. |
| be led by [sb] v expr | (be managed) | يكون بقيادة شخص، يكون بإشراف شخص |
| | The research project was led by a university professor. |
| be led to do [sth] v expr | (be prompted) | يجعل |
| | We were led to believe that the chemical was not dangerous, but it turned out to be highly toxic. |
| | جعلونا نعتقد أن المادة الكيميائية غير خطرة، ولكن تبيّن أنها شديدة السميّة. |
| | أوهمونا بأن المادة الكيميائية غير خطرة، ولكن تبيّن أنها شديدة السميّة. |
| be level pegging v expr | UK, informal (be in equal position) | يكون في مستوى متساوي |
| be like vi + prep | (resemble) | يشبه، يكون مثل |
| | Michael is just like his father: he loves to play tennis. |
| | مايكل مثل أبيه، فهو يحبّ لعب التنس. |
| be like talking to a brick wall v expr | figurative, informal (not be listened to) (لا يصغي) | كالتكلم مع حائط |
| | Talking to Esther is like talking to a brick wall; neither one will listen! |
| be located vi | (be situated) | يقع |
| | We are located at the corner of Elm and Main. |
| | نحن نقع في زاوية إيلم ومين. |
| be located vi | (be found) | يوجد |
| | The empty wallet was located in a trash bin. |
| | وُجدت المحفظة الفارغة في سلة مهملات. |
| be lugged around vi | informal ([sth] heavy: be carried) (شيء ثقيل) | يُحمل |
| | The heavy suitcase was lugged around the airport by my mother. |
| | كانت والدتي تحمل الحقيبة الثقيلة وهي تتنقل في المطار. |
| be measured up v expr | (be fitted for clothes) | يأخذ مقاسات شخص |
| | You'll be measured up by a tailor when you have a custom tweed jacket made. |
| | سيأخذ الترزي مقاساتك عندما ترغب في تفصيل جاكت من التويد. |
| be mentioned in dispatches v expr | UK (soldier: nominated for bravery award) (جندي) | يُنَوَّه به، يُشاد بذكره |
be music to [sb]'s ears,
be music to the ears of [sb] v expr | figurative (be welcome news) (خبر يُسمع) | من أحلى ما يكون |
be named after [sth/sb],
be named for [sth/sb] v expr | (be given the same name as) | يُسمى على اسم شخص/شيء، يُسمى تيمنًا بشخص/بشيء |
| | I was named after my mother's best friend. |
| | The park was named for the town's mayor. |
| be no match for [sb] v expr | (not be as good as [sb]) | لا يضاهي شخصًا |
| be of a mind to do [sth] v expr | (be disposed to do [sth]) | يفكر في شيء، ينوي فعل شيء |
| be of assistance v expr | formal (person: help) | يساعد |
| be of one mind expr | (two people: same opinion) | يكونان برأي واحد |
| be of the opinion v expr | (believe, think) | يعتقد |
| | My husband thinks autumn is the best season, but I am of the opinion that winter is better. |
be of two minds (US),
be in two minds (UK) expr | (be undecided) | يكون حائرًا، يكون متردّدًا |
| | I'm in two minds about taking this job in Spain; it's a great opportunity, but it's so far from home. |
| be on a roll v expr | figurative, informal (experience a run of success) | في همّة لا تتوقف، في اندفاع متواصل |
| | | في نجاح تلو آخر |
| | I think I'll strip the wallpaper from another wall before bedtime; I'm on a roll! |
| be on borrowed time n | figurative (uncertain time period) | لا يبقى له وقت طويل |
| | With all the budget cuts we're experiencing, there's no doubt this project is on borrowed time; it's going to get shut down any day now. |
| be on [sb]'s trail v expr | (follow [sb] or evidence of [sb]) | يتعقب شخصًا، يطارد شخصًا |
| be on shaky ground v expr | figurative (be in a precarious situation) | يكون في وضع متقلقل |
be on your best behavior (US),
be on your best behaviour (UK) v expr | (behave very well) | يحسن التصرُّف، يتصرَّف بتهذيب |
| be out of your wits v expr | (be very worried or frightened) (من القلق أو الخوف) | يُجنّ جنونه، يفقد صوابه |
| be out to do [sth] v expr | informal (aim, be determined to) | يهدف إلى شيء، يسعى إلى شيء |
| | The candidate is out to make her opponent look weak and unreliable. |
| be out to [sth] v expr | (cricket: lose wicket) (في الكريكيت) | خاسر أمام شيء |
| | John was out to a fast ball from the bowler. |
| be out to get [sb] v expr | informal (want revenge) | يريد الانتقام |
| | She has been out to get me ever since she learned that I was dating her ex-boyfriend. |
| | تريد الانتقام مني منذ أن علمت أنني أواعد صديقها السابق. |
| be powered by [sth] v expr | (run or function on) | يعمل بواسطة شيء |
| | Most cars are powered by petrol. |
| be quiet vi | (stop talking, not speak) | يسكت |
| | Once they started drawing with their crayons, the children were very quiet. |
| be quiet interj | (stop talking or making a noise) | صه!، اسكت!، اصمت! |
| | Be quiet! I can't hear what the teacher is saying! |
| be quits vi + adj | informal (have settled a debt) | يصفي حساب، يسدد دين |
| be reported missing v expr | (person: have disappeared) | يبلغ عن فقد شخص |
| | Two climbers have been reported missing. |
| | تم الإبلاغ عن فقد إثنين من المتسلقين. |
| be right back v expr | informal (return soon) | يعود بعد قليل |
| | I'll be right back; I have to run over to the grocery store for some eggs. |
| be right for [sb] v expr | (be compatible with [sb]) | مناسب لشخص |
| | Everyone knew Marshall and Elaine were right for each other. |
| | كان الكل يعرف أن مارشال وإيلين مناسبان واحدهما للآخر. |
| be safe vi | (not be in danger) | يكون بأمان، يكون بمأمن |
| | I locked the documents in the drawer, so now they're safe. |
| be safe vi | (not be dangerous) | يكون آمنًا، لا يشكل خطرًا |
| | The manufacturer guarantees that these toys are safe for children. |
| be said to be [sth] vtr | (be described as) | يُوصف، يُقال عنه |
| | It´s said to be a very good restaurant. |
| | يُقال عنه أنه مطعم جيد جداً. |
| be [sb]'s eyes and ears v expr | figurative (gather information) | يجمع معلومات |
| be set to do [sth] v expr | (be ready to: do [sth]) | يستعد |
| | We were all set to leave, but Ann made us wait while she looked for her cell phone. |
| be similar to v expr | (resemble, be like) | يشبه |
| | This painting is very similar to one painted by Titian. |
be spoiled rotten,
also UK: be spoilt rotten v expr | informal, figurative (be given everything one wants) | يُدَلَّل حتى الفساد، يُدَلَّل بدرجة مفرطة |
| | My youngest sister was spoilt rotten as a child. |
| | أختي الصغيرة دُلِّلت بدرجة مفرطة عندما كانت طفلة. |
| be stood up v expr | informal (be abandoned on date) (تغيير الفاعل) | لا يحضر، لا يأتي |
| | After an hour waiting in the restaurant, he realised he'd been stood up. |
| | بعد الانتظار ساعة في المطعم، أدرك أن [الفتاة التي كان على موعد معها] لن تحضر. |
| be subject to change vi | (be liable to vary) | خاضع للتغيير، قابل للتغيير |
| | The marriage laws are subject to change. |
| | قوانين الزواج قابلة للتغيير. |
| be summoned vi | (be called to be present) | يُستدعى |
| | I've been summoned to the director's office. |
| | لقد تم إستدعائي لمكتب المدير. |
| be tainted by [sth] v expr | figurative (experience: be spoiled by [sth]) | مشوب بشيء، يفسده شيء |
| | My memories of the wedding are tainted by the argument that broke out at the reception. |