Примеры употребления для SCOTCHING
1. Finally, nice to see former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright firmly scotching rumours that, at 6', she was about to kick over a few traces.
2. It says the trend will have "little effect" on wages in rich countries, scotching the idea that offshoring could help hold down inflation in those nations.
3. Real GDP growth was revised down from 0.4 per cent to 0.2 per cent in the third quarter, scotching expectations for a revision to 0.6 per cent.
4. SCOTCHING FREDDIE AND CO The Backbencher was touched that both Gordon and Charlie Kennedy were able to swallow their pride and congratulate the England cricket team this week.
5. By Abdullah Iqbal Lahore ÷ Authorities have decided against allowing Indian films to be screened in the country, scotching expectations to the contrary.