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A Homeowners’ Association

Cuca: What possessed you to agree to become the head of the Homeowners’ association?

Emiliano: I’m just tired of all of the Waste and not Having a say. Our Dues keep going up and there seems to be Special assessments every year. I’m not even sure the association is following the Bylaws anymore. I just felt I had To step up.

Cuca: That’s really Admirable, but I hope you know what you’re getting into. There’s been a lot of Mismanagement, and you’ll have To do battle with some Entrenched members. They’re not going To look kindly on the Tough questions you’ll be asking.

Emiliano: Believe me, I’m not looking forward to it, but it’s got to be done.

Cuca: Talk about a thankless job.

Emiliano: Don’t I know it. I guess I’m just a Glutton for punishment!



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  3. Значение идиомы possessed of[possessed of] {adj. phr.}, {formal} In possession of; having;owning. He was possessed of great wealth. He was possessed ofgreat self-confidence....
  4. Перевод идиомы pay one’s dues, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: pay one’s dues Перевод: заработать право на что-либо усердной работой или страданиями Пример: The young athlete worked hard to pay his dues in order to get on the best team in the city. Этот молодой спортсмен много работал, чтобы попасть в лучшую команду в городе....
  5. Перевод слова wasteWaste — отходы, потери; растрачивать, упускать Перевод слова Waste of time — напрасная трата времени waste of fuel — перерасход топлива toxic waste dump — свалка токсичных отходов to waste words — говорить на ветер He was not going to Waste time. Он не собирался терять время даром. I decided not to Waste money on ... Читать далее...
  6. Значение идиомы self-possessed[self-possessed] {adj.} Confident; sure of one self. Before hemade his first million, he used to be shy, but afterwards he becamevery self-possessed....
  7. Перевод слова agreeAgree — соглашаться Перевод слова To agree on conditions — оговорить условия to agree to an exchange — соглашаться на обмен to agree reluctantly — неохотно соглашаться to agree on all points — договориться по всем пунктам All Agree. Все согласны. I Agree with you. Я с вами согласен. Agreed! Разг. решено!, по рукам! We ... Читать далее...
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  9. Значение идиомы go to waste[go to waste] {v. phr.} To be wasted or lost; not used. Thestrawberries went to waste because there was nobody to pick them. Joe’s work on the model automobile went to waste when he dropped it. Compare: IN VAIN....
  10. Перевод слова tiredTired — усталый, утомленный, исчерпанный Перевод слова Tired face — утомленное лицо a tired joke — избитый анекдот tired apple — сморщенное яблоко old, tired dress — старое, изношенное платье She was Tired and sleepy. Она очень устала, и ей очень хотелось спать. I’m Tired. Let’s go home. Я устал. Давайте пойдем домой. I was ... Читать далее...
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A Homeowners’ Association