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1. One day the teacher decides to play an animal game One day the teacher decides to play an animal game. She holds up a picture of a giraffe and asks if anyone knows what it is. No one raises his/her hand. The teacher says “See it’s long neck? What animal has a long neck?” Sally holds up her hand and asks if it is a […]...
2. Значение идиомы word for word [word for word] {adv. phr.} In exactly the same words. Marycopied Sally’s composition word for word. Joan repeated theconversation word for word. She learned the poem many years agobut she recited it word for word....
3. Перевод идиомы a man of his word / a woman of her word, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: a man of his word / a woman of her word Перевод: человек слова, хозяин своего слова Пример: He’s always been a man of his word, that I must say. Он всегда был человеком слова, должен признаться....
4. One day a teacher was teaching religion One day a teacher was teaching religion, when she asked the class “What part of your body do you think goes up to heaven first?” Two children rose their hand. One was little Johnny. Hesitant to pick on him she chose little Mary. “I think your heart goes first because, that’s were your emotions of […]...
5. Значение идиомы word [word] See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, AS GOOD AS ONE’S WORD, BY WORD OF MOUTH, EAT ONE’S WORDS, FROM THE WORD “GO”, GET A WORD IN, GET THE MESSAGE or GET THE WORD, HANG ON THE WORDS OF, IN BRIEF or INA WORD, IN SO MANY WORDS, LAST WORD, MAN OF FEW WORDS, MAN […]...
6. Перевод слова word Word – слово, выражать словами Перевод слова A word of Greek derivation – слово греческой этимологии in the broad sense of the word – в широком смысле слова righteous in word and in deed – праведный в словах и делах May I get a Word in? Могу я вставить словечко? Give me your Word. Дай […]...
7. The Teacher tells the class they are going to play a game The Teacher tells the class they are going to play a game, she will describe an object and the students will tell her what she had described. Teacher: “The first object is Red, Round, and has a stem.” Timmy: ” I know what it is, it’s an apple.” Teacher: “That’s right, I like the way […]...
8. Перевод слова sweater Sweater – свитер Перевод слова Cashmere sweater – кашемировый свитер to knit a sweater – связать свитер light sweater – тонкий свитер She’s knitting a Sweater. Она вяжет свитер. My Sweater was hooked on a branch. Мой свитер зацепился за ветку. Hot water shrank the Sweater. Свитер сел после стирки в горячей воде....
9. Значение идиомы get a word in [get a word in] or [get a word in edgewise] also [get a word inedgeways] {v. phr.} To find a chance to say something when others aretalking. The little boy listened to the older students and finallygot in a word. Mary talked so much that Jack couldn’t get a wordin edgewise....
10. Значение идиомы last word [last word] {n.} 1. The last remark in an argument. I never winan argument with her. She always has the last word. 2. The final sayin deciding something. The superintendent has the last word inordering new desks. 3. {informal} The most modern thing. Mrs. Green’s stove is the last word in stoves....
11. While attending a spelling session in school one day While attending a spelling session in school one day, The teacher asked if anyone could spell the word DUMB? Darla raises her hand and says “I can, I can” The teacher replies, “OK, go ahead Darla…” Darla replies…”D-U-M-B” The teacher replies, “very good”, and “can you use that word in a sentence?” Darla replies, “Sure, […]...
12. Missed the word “Dad,” said the boy, “we had a spelling contest in school today, and I missed on the very first word.” “That’s too bad Son.” consoled the Father, “What was the word?” “Posse.”...
13. Buckwheat Lets the Cat Outta the Bag Buckwheat Lets the Cat Outta the Bag One day the little rascals were sitting in school. The teacher walked in, and said, “good morning class. Today we are going to play word games. I’m going to give you a word and I want you to put it in a sentence for me.” She said “Spanky […]...
14. Значение идиомы own up [own up] {v.}, {informal} To take the blame; admit your guilt;confess. When Mr. Jones asked who broke the window, Johnny ownedup. Mary owned up to having borrowed her sister’s sweater. When Mother saw that someone had broken the vase, Billy owned up toit. See: COME CLEAN....
15. Значение идиомы take at one’s word [take at one’s word] {v. phr.} To believe everything says; to act on what is said. If you say you don’t want this coat, I’ll take you at your word and throw it away. When the king saidhe wished to be rid of his advisor, a friend took him at his word andmurdered the councillor....
16. Значение идиомы mum is the word [mum is the word] You must keep the secret; keep silent; don’t tellanyone. – Often used as an interjection. We are planning a surpriseparty for John and mum is the word. “Mum is the word!” the robbercaptain told his men....
17. Значение идиомы give one’s word [give one’s word] {v. phr.} To seriously promise. “You gave meyour word you would marry me,” Mary bitterly complained, “but youbroke your word.”...
18. Значение идиомы as good as one’s word [as good as one’s word] or [good as one’s word] {adj. phr.} Trustworthy; sure to keep your promise. The coach said he would give the players a day off if they won, and he was as good as his word. We knew she was always good as her word, so we trusted her....
19. Значение идиомы have a word with [have a word with] {v. phr.} 1. To talk, discuss, or speak brieflywith. Robert, I need to have a word with you about tomorrow’sexam. 2. To engage in a sincere discussion with the purpose ofpersuading the other person or let him or her know of one’sdissatisfaction. Our boss has been making funny decisions lately; Ithink […]...
20. Значение идиомы say the word [say the word] {v. phr.}, {informal} To say or show that you wantsomething or agree to something; show a wish, willingness, orreadiness; give a sign; say yes; say so. Just say the word and Iwill lend you the money. I will do anything you want; just say theword. If you get tired of those pictures, […]...
21. Значение идиомы by word of mouth [by word of mouth] {adv. phr.} From person to person by the spoken word; orally. The news got around by word of mouth. The message reached him quietly by word of mouth....
22. Значение идиомы man of his word [man of his word] {n. phr.} A man who keeps his promises and doesthe things he agrees to do; a man who can be trusted. My uncle is aman of his word....
23. Значение идиомы put in a word for [put in a word for] {v. phr.} To speak in favor of someone;recommend someone. “Don’t worry about your job application,” Samsaid to Tim. “I’ll put in a word for you with the selectioncommittee.”...
24. Значение идиомы keep one’s word [keep one’s word] {v. phr.} To do what one has promised; fulfillone’s promise. Paul kept his word and paid me the $250 that he owedme right on time....
25. A city boy was visiting the country and A city boy was visiting the country and wanted to go hunting. The farmer lent the boy his gun, telling him not to kill any farm animals. The city boy headed off and soon after saw a goat. He managed to creep into range and finally shot it. Not knowing anything about animals, the boy […]...
26. Перевод идиомы get a word in edgeways, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get a word in edgeways Идиома: get a word in edgeways разг. Перевод: вставить словечко; найти возможность сказать что-нибудь в то время, как кто-либо ведет разговор Пример: The customer could not get a word in edgeways while talking to the salesman. Покупатель не мог и слова вставить, пока разговаривал с продавцом....
27. Little Johnny was in class again Little Johnny was in class again. Teacher asked everyone “Can anyone tell me a sentence with the word definitely in it?” Meg puts up her hand.”The sky is definitely blue.” “Thats not bad, Meg,” says the teacher, “but the sky can be grey or red.” Young Sally tried :”The grass is definitely green.” “Good try […]...
28. Значение идиомы word to the wise [word to the wise] {n. phr.} A word of warning or advice which theintelligent person is expected to follow. – A proverb. I had oncespoken to him about being late all the time, and thought that a wordto the wise was enough....
29. Some horse-play The newlywed couple were checking into the hotel. The new groom approached the desk clerk. He said he wanted the best for they were on their honeymoon. The clerk asked the man if he wanted the bridal. “No,” he said, “I don’t believe I’ll need it. I’ll just grab onto her ears and hold on […]...
30. Перевод идиомы have a word (with someone), значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: have a word (with someone) Перевод: переговорить с кем-либо Пример: I will have a word with my boss before he goes home tonight. Я поговорю со своим начальником перед тем, как он уйдет домой....
31. Значение идиомы send word [send word] {v. phr.} To send notification to; advise. When hisfather fell seriously ill, we sent word to Mike to come home asquickly as possible....
32. Значение идиомы weasel word [weasel word] {n.}, {informal} A word which has more than onemeaning and may be used to deceive others. When the thief was beingquestioned by the police, he tried to fool them with weasel words....
33. Значение идиомы word of mouth [word of mouth] {n. phr.} Communication by oral rather than writtenmeans. The merchant told us that the best customers he had wererecommended to him by word of mouth....
34. Перевод идиомы put in a good word for someone, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: put in a good word for someone Идиома: put in a good word for someone разг. Перевод: замолвить за кого-либо словечко, заступиться за кого-либо Пример: I put in a good word for my friend when I was meeting with my boss and supervisor. Я замолвил словечко за своего друга, когда встречался со своим начальником […]...
35. Перевод идиомы (just) say the word, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: (just) say the word Перевод: подать сигнал, сказать свое пожелание Пример: Just say the word and I will come and meet you at the airport. Скажи лишь слово, и я приду встретить тебя в аэропорту....
36. Перевод идиомы keep one’s word, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: keep one’s word Перевод: держать свое слово, обещание Пример: She never keeps her word, so I don’t believe that she will come to the party as she said. Она никогда не держит своего слова, поэтому я не верю, что она придет на вечеринку, как она сказала....
37. Значение идиомы buzz word [buzz word] {n.} A word that sounds big and important in a sentence but, on closer inspection, means little except the speaker’s indication to belong to a certain group. The politician’s speech was nothing but a lot of misleading statements and phony promises hidden in a bunch of buzz words....
38. Значение идиомы go back on one’s word [go back on one’s word] {v. phr.} To renege; break a promise. Patrick went back on his word when he refused to marry Karen in spiteof his earlier promise....
39. A clear moral One day at the end of class little Billy’s teacher has the class go home and think of a story and then conclude the moral of that story. The following day the teacher asks for the first volunteer to tell a story. Suzy said, “Sunday we load the chicken eggs on the truck and drive […]...
40. One day, little Billy comes home from kindergarten One day, little Billy comes home from kindergarten for lunch. Not finding his mother in the kitchen, or the living room, he heads upstairs to check her bedroom. He opens the door, and what does he see, but his father, who had also come home for lunch, stripped naked, on top of his mother, also […]...