- ups-and-downs
- сущ.;
мн. подъемы и падения, взлеты и падения (производства) ups-and-downs of business cycle
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь. 2001.
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Ups and Downs — may refer to:In music: * Ups and Downs (album), an album by Saves the Day * The Ups and Downs , an album by Sara Paxton * Ups Downs , a song by Snoop Dogg * Ups Downs , a song by 213 from The Hard Way * Ups and Downs (band), an Australian band… … Wikipedia
ups and downs — ► the normal good times and bad times that happen in any situation or period: »Luard was looking to buy a new business to balance his other companies dependence on the ups and downs of the oil sector. »The magazine industry has had its ups and… … Financial and business terms
ups-and-downs — «UHPS uhn DOWNZ», noun (plural). 1. changes, as in fortune or success; vicissitudes: »the ups and downs of a millionaire and a chauffeur s daughter who find themselves in love (New Yorker). 2. alternations, as in condition or quality; vagaries;… … Useful english dictionary
ups and downs — ups′ and downs′ n. pl. rises and falls of fortune; good and bad times • Etymology: 1650–60 … From formal English to slang
ups and downs — index vicissitudes Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
ups and downs — plural of up and down * * * rises and falls of fortune; good and bad times: Every business has its ups and downs. [1650 60] * * * ups and downs 1. Undulations 2. Vicissitudes • • • Main Entry: ↑up * * * ups and downs informal … Useful english dictionary
Ups and downs — Up Up, n. The state of being up or above; a state of elevation, prosperity, or the like; rarely occurring except in the phrase ups and downs. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] {Ups and downs}, alternate states of elevation and depression, or of prosperity … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ups and downs — noun Periods of positive and negative events, moods, or interactions; highs and lows. Heidi and Mike had their ups and downs, but they stayed married for more than 60 years … Wiktionary
ups and downs — rises and falls of fortune; good and bad times: Every business has its ups and downs. [1650 60] * * * … Universalium
ups and downs — the mixture of good and bad things that happen. Ups and downs are to be expected in life, but that doesn t make the down parts any easier. Related vocabulary: the ebb and flow of something … New idioms dictionary
ups and downs — informal a variety of situations and experiences that are sometimes good and sometimes bad The company has had its share of ups and downs, but it seems to be doing well now … English dictionary
