‘We go and pull him out of hiding and see what makes him tick,’ Mason said. (E. S. Gardner, ‘The Case of the Mischievous Doll’, ch. 5) — - Мы вытащим этого типа на свет божий и выясним, чем объясняется его поведение, - сказал Мейсон.
Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.
What makes one tick — what motivates one s behaviour … Dictionary of Australian slang
what makes one tick — Australian Slang what motivates one s behaviour … English dialects glossary
make one tick — {v. phr.} To cause to operate; to motivate. * /He is so secretive that we are unable to figure out what makes him tick./ … Dictionary of American idioms
make one tick — {v. phr.} To cause to operate; to motivate. * /He is so secretive that we are unable to figure out what makes him tick./ … Dictionary of American idioms
make\ one\ tick — v. phr. To cause to operate; to motivate. He is so secretive that we are unable to figure out what makes him tick … Словарь американских идиом
tick — tick1 /tik/, n. 1. a slight, sharp, recurring click, tap, or beat, as of a clock. 2. Chiefly Brit. Informal. a moment or instant. 3. a small dot, mark, check, or electronic signal, as used to mark off an item on a list, serve as a reminder, or… … Universalium
tick — tick1 [tik] n. [ME tek, prob. < Gmc echoic base > Du tikk, MHG zicken, to tick] 1. a light touch; pat 2. a light clicking or tapping sound, as that made by the escapement of a watch or clock 3. a mark (✓, /, etc.) made to check off items;… … English World dictionary
tick — [[t]tɪ̱k[/t]] ticks, ticking, ticked 1) N COUNT A tick is a written mark like a V. It is used to show that something is correct or has been selected or dealt with. [mainly BRIT] His exercise books were full of well deserved red ticks... Place a… … English dictionary
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Tick, tick... BOOM! — Infobox Musical name= tick, tick... BOOM! subtitle= caption= Original Cast Recording music= Jonathan Larson lyrics= Jonathan Larson book= Jonathan Larson basis= Autobiographical productions= 2001 Off Broadway 2005 London awards= tick, tick...… … Wikipedia
