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1. Значение идиомы hold water[hold water] {v. phr.} 1. To keep water without leaking. Thatpail still holds water. 2. {informal} To prove true; stand testing;bear examination. — Usually used in negative, interrogative, orconditional sentences. Ernest told the police a story that wouldn’thold water....
2. Перевод слова glassGlass — стекло, стакан, фужер Перевод слова A pane of glass — оконное стекло glass and china — стеклянная и фарфоровая посуда a glass of Rhenish wine — бокал рейнского Mind the broken Glass. Осторожно, битое стекло! The wine Glass shattered. Винный бокал разлетелся вдребезги. She drank two Glasses of water. Она выпила два стакана ... Читать далее...
3. The Drop of WaterOf course you know what is meant by a magnifying glass-one of those round spectacle-glasses that make everything look a hundred times bigger than it is? When any one takes one of these and holds it to his eye, and looks at a drop of water from the pond yonder, he sees above a thousand ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы water[water] See: BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER, COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, DEEP WATER, FISH OUT OF WATER, GO THROUGH HELL AND HIGH WATER, HEADABOVE WATER, HOLD WATER, HELL AND HIGH WATER, HOT WATER, LIKE WATER, LIKE WATER OFF A DUCK’S BACK, MAKE ONE’S MOUTH WATER, OF THE FIRSTWATER, POUR OIL ON TROUBLED WATERS, THROW ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы tread water[tread water] {v. phr.} To keep the head above water with the bodyin an upright position by moving the feet as if walking. He keptafloat by treading water....
6. Перевод слова waterWater — вода Перевод слова Water bill — счет за воду water birds — водоплавающие птицы to re-water car — пополнять запасы воды в вагоне The Water is real warm. Вода действительно теплая. His eyes Watered. Его глаза слезились. Can I have some Water? Можно мне немного воды?...
7. Значение идиомы safety glass[safety glass] {n.} Two panes of glass with a sheet of plasticbetween them so that the glass will not break into pieces. Safetyglass is used in cars because it does not break into pieces....
8. Перевод идиомы hold water, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hold water Перевод: выдерживать проверку, выдерживать критику, быть обоснованным (обычно используется в отрицательных или условных предложениях) Пример: The proposal for a new work scheduling system does not hold water. Предложение для новой системы планирования работы не выдерживает критики....
9. Значение идиомы glass jaw[glass jaw] {n.}, {slang} The inability of a boxer to get a hardpunch on the jaw without being knocked out; a tendency to be knockedout easily. He would have been champion except for his glass jaw....
10. Перевод идиомы the glass ceiling, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: the glass ceiling Перевод: барьер при продвижении по службе (чаще всего из-за дискриминации, по отношению к женщинам и меньшинствам) Пример: She shattered the glass ceiling for female producers when she became the company’s executive producer. Она преодолела ограничивающий барьер, существующий для женщин-продюсеров, когда стала исполнительным продюсером компании....
11. Значение идиомы people who live in glass houses should not throw stones[people who live in glass houses should not throw stones] Do notcomplain about other people if you are as bad as they are. — Aproverb. Mary says that Betty is jealous, but Mary is more jealousherself. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones....
12. TarantinoThis guy comes into a bar walks to the bartender and says» Bartender, I got a bet for you. I’ll bet you $300 that I can piss into that glass over there and not spill a drop.» The bartender looks at the glass. It’s 3 meters away. He says……»You’re telling me you’ll bet me $300 ... Читать далее...
13. Water pollutionWater pollution is one of the famous and one of the largest problems in our world. People in Africa cannot drink clean water; their children die because a big part of our water has been polluted. Children in Kenya often have to go many kilometers to collect drinking water. At all over 2 million people ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы out of the ordinary[out of the ordinary] {adj. phr.} Outside or beyond commonexperience; unusual; wonderful; extraordinary. The parade will besomething out of the ordinary because a real king will be there. This juggler was out of the ordinary because he could juggle with hisfeet as well as his hands....
15. Значение идиомы water over the dam[water over the dam] or [water under the bridge] {n. phr.}Something that happened in the past and cannot be changed. Sincethe sweater is too small already, don’t worry about its shrinking;that’s water over the dam. Compare: CRY OVER SPILLED MILK....
16. Значение идиомы like water[like water] {adv. phr.} As something easily poured out or wasted;freely. — Usually used in the phrase «spend money like water». Sailors on shore leave often spend money like water. During theWorld Wars, the United States spent money like water....
17. Пословица / поговорка people who live in glass houses should not throw stones — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: people who live in glass houses should not throw stones Перевод: живущий в стеклянном доме не должен бросать в других камни (т. е. не следует осуждать других тому, кто сам небезупречен) Эквивалент в русском языке: в чужом глазу соринку видим, в своем бревно не замечаем Пример: The man always criticizes his friend ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы water down[water down] {v.} To change and make weaker; weaken. The Senatorargued that the House should water down the bill before passing it. The African American did not accept watered down Civil Rightslegislation. After talking with the management about theirdemands, the workers agreed to water them down. The teacher had towater down the course for a ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы go through hell and high water[go through hell and high water] {v. phr.}, {informal} To gothrough danger, or trouble. John is ready to go through hell andhigh water to help his chum. The soldiers went through hell andhigh water to capture the fort. Compare: COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, THROUGH THE MILL....
20. Значение идиомы throw cold water on[throw cold water on] also [dash cold water on] or [pour cold wateron] {v. phr.} To discourage; say or do something to discourage. Wehad high hopes of victory but our opponents soon threw cold water onthem. Henry’s father threw cold water on his plans to go tocollege by saying he could not afford it....
21. Значение идиомы hot water[hot water] {n.} {informal} Trouble. — Used with «in», «into»,»out», «of». John’s thoughtless remark about religion got John intoa lot of hot water. It was the kind of trouble where it takes afriend to get you out of hot water....
22. Значение идиомы fish out of water[fish out of water] {n. phr.} A person who is out of his properplace in life; someone who does not fit in. Because Ed could notswim, he felt like a fish out of water at the beach. She was theonly girl at the party not in a formal dress and she felt like a fishout ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы hell and high water[hell and high water] {n. phr.} Troubles or difficulties of anykind. After John’s father died he went through hell and high water, but he managed to keep the family together. Compare: COME HELL ORHIGH WATER....
24. Значение идиомы make one’s mouth water[make one’s mouth water] {v. phr.} 1. To look or smell very good;make you want very much to eat or drink something you see or smell. The pies in the store window made Dan’s mouth water. The pictureof the ice cream soda made his mouth water. 2. To be attractive; makeyou want to have something ... Читать далее...
25. Значение идиомы like water off a duck’s back[like water off a duck’s back] {adv. phr.}, {informal} Withoutchanging your feelings or opinion; without effect. Advice andcorrection roll off him like water off a duck’s back. Many peopleshowed him they didn’t like what he was doing, but their disapprovalpassed off him like water off a duck’s back....
26. Значение идиомы off the wall[off the wall] {adj. phr.} Strange; out of the ordinary; stupid. He has been making off-the-wall remarks all day; something must hethe matter with him....
27. Перевод слова paperPaper — бумага, документ, газета Перевод слова Correspondence paper — писчая бумага высокого качества to cover a wall with paper — оклеивать стену обоями working paper — рабочий документ Paper is made from wood. Бумага изготовлена из натурального дерева. Make a hole in the Paper. Проделайте в бумаге отверстие. Have you seen today’s Paper? Вы ... Читать далее...
28. Excess holiday cheer1. You strike a match and light your nose. 2. You take off your shoes and wade in the potato salad. 3. You hear a duck quacking and it’s you. 4. You tell your best joke to the rubber plant. 5. You refill your glass from the fish bowl. 6. You hear someone say, «Call ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы of the first water[of the first water] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Of the finest quality;superior; very good; best. The jeweler chose diamonds of the firstwater for the queen’s crown. The dance program at graduation wasof the first water. Compare: FIRST-CLASS....
30. Значение идиомы wall[wall] See: BACK TO THE WALL, BEAT ONE’S HEAD AGAINST A WALL, CLIMBTHE WALL, FORWARD WALL, HANDWRITING ON THE WALL, HOLE-IN-THE-WALL, STONE WALL or BRICK WALL, TO THE WALL....
31. Значение идиомы head above water[head above water] {n. phr.} out of difficulty; clear of trouble. How are your marks at school? Are you keeping your head above water? Business at the store is bad. They can’t keep their heads abovewater....
32. Значение идиомы keep one’s head above water[keep one’s head above water] {v. phr.} To remain solvent; manageto stay out of debt. Herb’s income declined so drastically that henow has difficulty keeping his head above water....
33. How to write a paper1. Sit in a straight, comfortable chair in a well-lighted place with plenty of freshly sharpened pencils. 2. Read over the assignment carefully, to make certain you understand it. 3. Walk down to the vending machines and buy some coffee to help you concentrate. 4. Stop off at the third floor, on the way back ... Читать далее...
34. Перевод идиомы (to be) in hot water, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: (to be) in hot water Перевод: иметь неприятности, быть в беде Пример: He has been in hot water at work since he took a week off with no excuse. У него на работе неприятности, с тех пор, как он взял выходную неделю без объяснений....
35. Перевод идиомы get into hot water, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get into hot water Перевод: попасть в беду, в неприятности, в трудное положение Пример: We got into hot water when they found us in the building after it had closed. Мы попали в неприятности, когда они нашли нас в здании после закрытия....
36. Water becomes America’s favorite drink againNEW YORK (AP) — It wasn’t too long ago that America had a love affair with soda. Now, an old flame has the country’s heart. As New York City’s ban on the sale of large cups of soda and other sugary drinks at some businesses starts on Tuesday, one thing is clear: soda’s run as ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы come hell or high water[come hell or high water] {adv. phr.}, {informal} No matter what happens; whatever may come. Grandfather said he would go to the fair, come hell or high water. Compare: COME WHAT MAY, THROUGH THE MILL....
38. Golf lessonsA husband and wife love to golf together, but neither of them are playing like they want to, so they decide to take private lessons. The husband has his lesson first. After the pro sees his swing, he says, «No no, no, you’re gripping the club way too hard!» «Well, what should I do?» asks ... Читать далее...
39. Types of Non-alcoholic DrinksAsa: What can I get you to drink? Elizabeth: I’ll have a glass of water, thanks. Asa: Are you sure you don’t want something else? I have Soft drinks, Orange juice, Lemonade, and Fruit punch. Elizabeth: No, thanks. I’m trying to cut back on my Sugar intake. Asa: In that case, how about an Energy ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы blood is thicker than water[blood is thicker than water] Persons of the same family are closer to one another than to others; relatives are favored or chosen over outsiders. Mr. Jones hires his relatives to work in his store. Blood is thicker than water....