He read the speech over and over, until he knew it backwards and forwards. — Он читал и перечитывал свою речь, до тех пор пока не выучил её досконально.
Англо-русский современный словарь. 2014.
backward(s) and forward(s) — ˌbackward(s) and ˈforward(s) idiom from one place or position to another and back again many times • She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair. Main entry: ↑backwardsidiom … Useful english dictionary
backward(s) and forward(s) — idi backward(s) and forward(s), in every detail; thoroughly … From formal English to slang
backward\ and\ forward — • backward(s) and forward(s) adv. phr. To the full extent; in all details; thoroughly; completely. He understood automobile engines backwards and forwards. He knew basketball rules backwards and forwards. I explained matters to him so that he… … Словарь американских идиом
backward and forward — adverb moving from one place to another and back again (Freq. 1) he traveled back and forth between Los Angeles and New York the treetops whipped to and fro in a frightening manner the old man just sat on the porch and rocked back and forth all… … Useful english dictionary
backwards\ and\ forward — • backward(s) and forward(s) adv. phr. To the full extent; in all details; thoroughly; completely. He understood automobile engines backwards and forwards. He knew basketball rules backwards and forwards. I explained matters to him so that he… … Словарь американских идиом
know backward and forward — know (something) backward and forward (or Brit know (something) backwards or know (something) inside out or US know (something) inside and out or know (something) like the back of your hand) : to know something completely He knew the process… … Useful english dictionary
backward and forward — or[backwards and forwards] {adv. phr.} To the full extent; in all details; thoroughly; completely. * /He understood automobile engines backwards and forwards./ * /He knew basketball rules backwards and forwards./ * /I explained matters to him so… … Dictionary of American idioms
backward and forward — or[backwards and forwards] {adv. phr.} To the full extent; in all details; thoroughly; completely. * /He understood automobile engines backwards and forwards./ * /He knew basketball rules backwards and forwards./ * /I explained matters to him so… … Dictionary of American idioms
know something backward and forward — see ↑know, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑backward know something backward and forward see ↑know, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑forward know (something) backward and forward … Useful english dictionary
not be backward in coming forward — (not) be backward in coming forward British & Australian, humorous to be confident and always ready to express an opinion. If he doesn t like it, he ll tell you. He s not exactly backward in coming forward … New idioms dictionary
be backward in coming forward — (not) be backward in coming forward British & Australian, humorous to be confident and always ready to express an opinion. If he doesn t like it, he ll tell you. He s not exactly backward in coming forward … New idioms dictionary
