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Thimbleful
UK
/ˈθɪmbəlfʊl/
US
/ˈθɪmbəlfəl/
Translation thimbleful into russian
Definitions
thimbleful
Noun
UK
/ˈθɪmbəlfʊl/
US
/ˈθɪmbəlfəl/
A small quantity of liquid, especially an alcoholic drink, that is as much as a thimble can hold.
He poured himself a thimbleful of whiskey to calm his nerves.
A very small amount or portion of something.
She only had a thimbleful of information about the project.
Idioms and phrases
thimbleful of water
He added just a thimbleful of water to the mixture.
напёрсток воды
Он добавил только напёрсток воды в смесь.
thimbleful of whiskey
After the meal, they each had a thimbleful of whiskey.
напёрсток виски
После еды каждый из них выпил напёрсток виски.
thimbleful of cream
The recipe calls for a thimbleful of cream.
напёрсток сливок
В рецепте требуется напёрсток сливок.
thimbleful of brandy
He sipped a thimbleful of brandy for warmth.
напёрсток бренди
Он выпил напёрсток бренди, чтобы согреться.
thimbleful of milk
She poured a thimbleful of milk into the cup.
напёрсток молока
Она налила напёрсток молока в чашку.