to the fore

to the fore
1) поблизости; рядом, налицо, под рукой; в наличности (преим. о деньгах)

How many captains in the regiment have two thousand pounds to the fore? (W. Thackeray, ‘Vanity Fair’, ch. XXV) — У многих ли капитанов в полку имеется две тысячи фунтов в наличности?

And all that day, during all the meetings and conferences, Lanwood had been a background figure noticed only by Mabi. But Mabi had himself been very much to the fore with Udomo and had thus been unable to give the lonely Lanwood much comfort. (P. Abrahams, ‘A Wreath for Udomo’, part II) — И весь день на всех собраниях и встречах Ланвуд оставался в тени, не замечаемый никем, кроме Маби. Но даже Маби не мог подбодрить его: ему ведь нужно было быть рядом с Удомо.

2) впереди, на переднем плане, на видном месте; см. тж. come to the fore 1)

Today, of course, the question of the unity of Africa is right to the fore of African discussion. (J. Woddis, ‘Africa. The Way Ahead’, ch. VI) — В наши дни вопрос о единстве Африки стал, разумеется, центральной проблемой, занимающей умы африканцев.

I knew that the atmosphere of my home was one in which the ideals of duty and industry stood well to the fore. (J. Wain, ‘Strike the Father Dead’, part II, ‘Alfred’) — Я знал, что у нас в доме превыше всего ставились идеалы долга и трудолюбия.

No motor boat this morning. That fit in. Mr. Owen's little arrangements again to the fore. Nigger Island is to be isolated until Mr. Owen has finished his job. (A. Christie, ‘Ten Little Niggers’, ch. 2) — Сегодня утром моторной лодки не будет. Все одно к одному. Но мистер Оуэн, как всегда, принял кое-какие меры. Пока он не закончит своей работы, остров Ниггер будет изолирован от внешнего мира.

3) живой, активный

Though stricken in years he was still to the fore. — Несмотря на годы, он был по-прежнему полон сил.


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  • At the fore — Fore Fore, n. The front; hence, that which is in front; the future. [1913 Webster] {At the fore} (Naut.), at the fore royal masthead; said of a flag, so raised as a signal for sailing, etc. {To the fore}. (a) In advance; to the front; to a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • To the fore — Fore Fore, n. The front; hence, that which is in front; the future. [1913 Webster] {At the fore} (Naut.), at the fore royal masthead; said of a flag, so raised as a signal for sailing, etc. {To the fore}. (a) In advance; to the front; to a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • to the fore — adverb (or adjective) 1. a. : within call b. : in a still surviving state : alive 2. : in available or ready condition used of money, credit, or other resources 3 …   Useful english dictionary

  • to the fore — to a position that cannot be ignored. Whenever he is challenged, his stubbornness comes to the fore. The doom and gloom guys are sure trade wars will rise to the fore again soon. Usage notes: often used in the form bring to the fore: Dry… …   New idioms dictionary

  • to the fore — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Into leadership; out into notice or view; forward. * /The hidden skill of the lawyer came to the fore during the trial./ * /In the progress of the war some new leaders came to the fore./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • to the fore — {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Into leadership; out into notice or view; forward. * /The hidden skill of the lawyer came to the fore during the trial./ * /In the progress of the war some new leaders came to the fore./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • to\ the\ fore — adv or adj. phr. Into leadership; out into notice or view; forward. The hidden skill of the lawyer came to the fore during the trial. In the progress of the war some new leaders came to the fore …   Словарь американских идиом

  • to the fore — into a position of importance The issue of taxation has once again come to the fore. The new legislation brings patients needs to the fore …   English dictionary

  • at the fore — adverb (or adjective) : on the foremast usually at the masthead used of a flag hoisted as a signal (as for sailing) * * * at the fore Displayed on the foremast (of a flag) • • • Main Entry: ↑fore …   Useful english dictionary

  • to the fore — ► to the fore in or to a conspicuous or leading position. Main Entry: ↑fore …   English terms dictionary

  • at the fore — In a leading position …   The small dictionary of idiomes


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