A long-haired youth was hitchhiking through the deep South

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1. Значение идиомы fair-haired boy[fair-haired boy] {n.}, {informal} A person that gets specialfavors; favorite; pet. If he wins the election by a large majority, he will become his party’s fair-haired boy. The local boy playingfirst base could do no wrong; he was the fair-haired boy of the fans. Charles was a good student and behaved very well; he became ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод слова youthYouth — молодость, юность, молодежь Перевод слова The first blush of youth — расцветающая молодая жизнь the youth of the world — юность мира youth organization — молодежная организация They were in the flower of Youth and beauty. Они были в расцвете молодости и красоты. She mourned the loss of her Youth. Ее огорчало то, ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова southSouth — юг, южный Перевод слова In the south — на юге towards the south — к югу to ship goods to South Africa — перевозить товары в Южную Африку Turn South onto Elm Street. Поверните на юг, на улицу Вязов. Most of the birds had already flown South. Большинство птиц уже улетело на юг. ... Читать далее...
4. Пословица / поговорка still waters run deep / still waters have deep bottoms — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: still waters run deep / still waters have deep bottoms Перевод: тихие воды глубоки Эквивалент в русском языке: в тихом омуте черти водятся Пример: The salesman was very quiet but still waters run deep and away from work he was the most knowledgeable and emotional person that you could meet. Этот продавец ... Читать далее...
5. Пословица / поговорка between the devil and the deep sea / between the devil and the deep blue sea — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: between the devil and the deep sea / between the devil and the deep blue sea Перевод: между дьяволом и морской пучиной (т. е. в безвыходном положении) Эквивалент в русском языке: между двух огней; между молотом и наковальней Пример: We are between the devil and the deep blue sea. If we increase ... Читать далее...
6. Пословица / поговорка beauty is only skin deep / beauty is but skin deep — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: beauty is only skin deep / beauty is but skin deep Перевод: красота обманчива; нельзя судить по наружности Эквивалент в русском языке: не с лица воду пить Пример: The woman is not beautiful but beauty is only skin deep and her personality is wonderful. Эта женщина не очень красивая, но нельзя судить ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы knee-deep[knee-deep] or [neck-deep] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Very much;deeply; having a big part in. Johnny was knee-deep in trouble. 2.Very busy; working hard at. We were neck-deep in homework beforethe exams. 3. Getting or having many or much. The televisionstation was knee-deep in phone calls. Compare: UP TO THE CHIN IN....
8. Перевод слова deepDeep — глубокий Перевод слова Deep wrinkles — глубокие морщины deep grass — высокая трава deep bow — глубокий поклон I am Deep in debt. Я по уши в долгах. He has a Deep voice. У него низкий голос. The well was forty feet Deep. Глубина колодца составляла 40 футов. Интересные факты Deep Purple — ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова South PoleSouth Pole — Южный полюс Перевод слова South magnetic pole — южный магнитный полюс south celestial pole — южный полюс небесной сферы south geographic pole — южный географический полюс The North Pole and the South Pole are antipodes. Северный полюс и Южный полюс — антиподы. Amundsen’s expedition was the first to reach the South Pole. ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы skin-deep[skin-deep] {adj.} Only on the surface; not having any deep orhonest meaning; not really or closely connected with what it seems tobelong to. Mary’s friendliness with Joan is only skin-deep. Ralph crammed for the test and got a good grade, but his knowledge ofthe lesson is only skin-deep. Contrast: BRED IN THE BONE....
11. How The Beatles defied Deep South racism in USThe Beatles played a key role in helping to stamp out racial segregation in the US, a new documentary reveals. Contracts unearthed from their earliest US tours in the 1960s show that John, Paul, George and Ringo were the first foreign group to refuse to perform at «whites only» venues. At one concert — exactly ... Читать далее...
12. A Britt in South Africa was enjoying a rideA Britt in South Africa was enjoying a ride in his European car when an American zoomed by in a Corvette. The Britt cursed, while the Corvette disappeared in the distance. The American chap however saw an Afrikaner struggling uphill on his stripped peddle bike. Just the bare essentials and a large bell, thats all ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы in deep[in deep] {adj. phr.} Seriously mixed up in something, especiallytrouble. George began borrowing small sums of money to bet onhorses, and before he knew it he was in deep. Compare: DEEP WATER, UPTO THE CHIN IN....
14. The limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired modelThe limousine was taking the beautiful raven-haired model to the airport. Halfway there, the front tire went flat. The model said, «Driver, I don’t have time to wait for road service. Can you change it yourself?» The driver said, «Sure.» He got out of the car and proceeded to change the tire, but couldn’t get ... Читать далее...
15. Redneck wins lotteryA Redneck buys a ticket and wins the lottery. He goes to Austin to claim it where the man verifies his ticket number. The Redneck says «I want my $20 million.» To which the man replied, «No, sir. It doesn’t work that way. We give you a million today, and then you’ll get the rest ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы thumb a ride[thumb a ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} To get a ride by hitchhiking;hitchhike. Not having much money, Carl decided to thumb a ride toNew York....
17. Значение идиомы still waters run deep[still waters run deep] Quiet people probably are profoundthinkers. — A proverb. He doesn’t say much, but he sure lookssmart. Well, still waters run deep, isn’t that true?...
18. Значение идиомы go off the deep end[go off the deep end] or [go overboard] {v. phr.}, {informal} Toact excitedly and without careful thinking. John has gone off thedeep end about owning a motorcycle. Mike warned his roommate notto go off the deep end and get married. Some girls go overboardfor handsome movie and television actors....
19. Youth problems (3)Топик Проблемы молодежи (3) раскрывает еще больше проблем, с которыми сталкивается молодежь в нашей стране. Во времена Советского Союза многие проблемы замалчивались, но сейчас пришло время решать все эти тяжелые вопросы. Среди «наболевших» проблем подрастающего поколения можно отметить: недопонимание со старшим поколением или «конфликт поколений», курение, алкоголь, наркомания, участие в бандах или фашистских группировках, ранний ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод идиомы in deep water, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: in deep water Перевод: быть в беде, иметь неприятности Пример: The boy is in deep water because of his problems at school. У этого мальчика неприятности из-за проблем в школе....
21. The South Takes a Cue from OaklandEveryone is familiar with the plan to teach Ebonics in such leftist enclaves as California and Massachusetts. «Ebonics,» a neologism created by combining «Ebony» and «phonics,» is supposed to be the language of the untermenschen, the urban underclass. Here in the South, we have a similar movement, called «Bubbonics!» Created from mixing «Bubba» and «phonics,» ... Читать далее...
22. Перевод идиомы deep water, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: deep water Перевод: серьезные проблемы или сложности Пример: The boy will be in deep water if he does not tell us where he spent the money. У мальчика будут серьезные проблемы, если он не скажет нам, куда потратил деньги....
23. British Youth — Британская молодежьMost 18 and 19 year-olds in Britain are quite independent people. Relationships within the British family are different now. Children have more freedom to make their own decisions. For example, children aged 13 may be employed part time in Great Britain. Aged 16 they can leave home, marry with «parents’ consent». Age 18 can vote, ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы between the devil and the deep blue sea[between the devil and the deep blue sea] or {literary} [between two fires] or [between a rock and a hard place] {adv. phr.} Between two dangers or difficulties, not knowing what to do. The pirates had to fight and be killed or give up and be hanged; they were between the devil and the deep ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод сленгового выражения go off the deep end, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: go off the deep end Перевод: заходить слишком далеко; сделать что-нибудь безумное, сумасшедшее Синоним: lose one’s mind Пример: My mom has always collected dolls, but I’m afraid she’s gone off the deep end — she buys 10 dolls a day on eBay! Моя мама всегда собирала кукол, но, я боюсь, что зашла слишком ... Читать далее...
26. The owner of a small crossroads store in South CarolinaThe owner of a small crossroads store in South Carolina was appointed postmaster. Over six months went by and not one piece of mail left towm. Deeply concerned, postal authorities in Washington wrote the postmaster to inquire why. They received this short and simple explantion: «The bag ain’t full yet.»...
27. A trucker who has been out on the road for three weeksA trucker who has been out on the road for three weeks stops into a brothel outside Vegas. He walks straight up to the Madam, drops down $500 and says, «I want your ugliest woman and a bologna sandwich!!!» The Madam is astonished. «But sir, for that kind of money you could have one of ... Читать далее...
28. The strength of youthA young man who was also an avid golfer found himself with a few hours to spare one afternoon. He figured if he hurried and played very fast, he could get in 9 holes before he had to head home. Just as he was about to tee off an old gentleman shuffled onto the tee ... Читать далее...
29. Great Britain and the USA: Life of Youth — Великобритания и США: жизнь молодежиOur youth is mostly similar to the youth abroad in many aspects of life. Numerous youth organizations have been formed since the Second World War, uniting young people from all classes and sections of the population. In the USA exists a Young Republican Federation, Young Christian Association, some religious organizations for Jewish youth. Youth organization ... Читать далее...
30. A truck driver breaks down andA truck driver breaks down and shortly another trucker stops to give him hand. He notices that the first driver has a big red spot painted on his dash and asks him what it’s for. He replies «Oh that’s a conversation piece for when I pick up female hitchhikers. I get lots of pussy that ... Читать далее...
31. Touring South AmericaA tourist is traveling with a guide through one of the thickest jungles in South America, when he comes across an ancient Mayan temple. The tourist is entranced by the temple, and asks the guide for details. To this, the guide states that archaeologists are carrying out excavations, and still finding great treasures. The tourist ... Читать далее...
32. Star of the SouthThe Star of the South, also known as Estrela do Sul, is a diamond found in Brazil in July 1853. The diamond is cut into a cushion shape and weighs 128.48 carats (25.696 g). The Star of the South is graded as a type IIa diamond, with a colour grading of fancy light pinkish-brown and ... Читать далее...
33. Good fortuneA man walks along a lonely beach. Suddenly he hears a deep voice: DIG! He looks around: nobody’s there. I am having hallucinations, he thinks. Then he hears the voice again: I SAID, DIG! So he starts to dig in the sand with his bare hands, and after some inches, he finds a small chest ... Читать далее...
34. Mike Mooney, a Yankee was driving through the southMike Mooney, a Yankee was driving through the south when he decided he wanted to buy a pig. He stopped at a pig farm and told the farmer he wanted to buy a 100 pound pig. The farmer nodded, walked out into the sty, bent over and picked up a pig by its tail with ... Читать далее...
35. Next US PresidentA redneck calles up the White House and tells the receptionist: «I’d like to become the next President of the United States.» The receptionist: «What are you, an idiot?» Redneck: «Why, is it required?»...
36. Sexually activeA REDNECK BRINGS HIS DAUGHTER TO THE GYNOCOLOGIST FOR BIRTH CONTROL PILLS. THE DR. ASKS,»IS YOUR DAUGHTER SEXUALLY ACTIVE?» THE REDNECK SAYS,»NAW, SHE JUST LAYS THERE LIKE HER MOTHER. Sent by BOBBY...
37. As US tourists in IsraelAs US tourists in Israel, a man and his wife were sitting outside a Bethlehem souvenir shop, waiting for fellow tourists. An Arab salesman approached them carrying belts. After an impassioned sales talk yielded no results, he asked where they were from. «America,» the husband replied. Looking at her dark hair and olive skin, the ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы ride the brake[ride the brake] or [ride the clutch] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keepyour foot on the pedal. Riding the brake is a bad habit for adriver to form....
39. The man at the bar, deep in private thoughts of his ownThe man at the bar, deep in private thoughts of his own, turned to a woman just passing and said, «Pardon me, miss, do you happen to have the time?» In a strident voice she responded, «How dare you make such a proposition to me?» The man snapped to attention in surprise and was uncomfortable ... Читать далее...
40. The Wisdom of Youth Never give upThe Wisdom of Youth Never give up because life gets harder as you get older. After preschool the road of life keeps getting bumpier and bumpier and bumpier. Angela Martin, age 11 Never blow in a cat’s ear because if you do, usually after three or four times, they will bite your lips! And they ... Читать далее...