Being Clumsy

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1. Перевод слова clumsyClumsy — неуклюжий, неловкий; грубый, топорный Перевод слова Clumsy person — неуклюжий человек, увалень clumsy landing — неудачная посадка clumsy forgery — грубая фальшивка David made a Clumsy attempt to comfort us. Давид сделал неуклюжую попытку успокоить нас. I can’t picture him skiing. He’s so Clumsy! Я не могу представить его, катающимся на лыжах. Он ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы heavy-footed[heavy-footed] {adj.} 1. Slow and clumsy in walking or movement;awkward in using your feet. The fat man tried to dance, but he wastoo heavy-footed. Martha is not fat, but she is heavy-footed andwalks noisily. 2. Awkward in choice and order of words; not smoothand graceful; clumsy. In Mary’s compositions, the words seem todance, but John’s ... Читать далее...
3. A Mid-life CrisisBella: I think my husband is going through a Mid-life crisis. Russell: What makes you think that? Bella: He just Traded in his car for a very expensive Sports car, and he’s filling the house with Gym equipment. Russell: Uh oh, that’s a bad Sign. Do you know what may have Triggered this? Bella: I’m ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова gracefulGraceful — изящный, грациозный, любезный Перевод слова Graceful figure — изящная фигура graceful gesture — грациозный жест graceful speech — изящная речь It would be a Graceful act on your part. Это будет очень любезно с вашей стороны. The composition of the painting is very Graceful. Композиция картины весьма изящна. A certain Graceful ease marks ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы trip up[trip up] {v.} 1. To make unsteady on the feet; cause tomiss a step, stumble, or fall. A root tripped Billy up while he wasrunning in the woods, and he fell and hurt his ankle. 2. To cause to make a mistake. The teacher asked tricky questions inthe test to trip up students who were ... Читать далее...
6. HOW TO COOK A TURKEY!HOW TO COOK A TURKEY! (The Thanksgiving Special) Step 1:Go buy a turkey Step 2: Take a drink of whiskey (scotch) of JD Step 3: Put turkey in the oven Step 4: Take another 2 drinks of whiskey Step 5: Set the degree at 375 ovens Step 6: Take 3 more whiskeys of drink Step ... Читать далее...
7. Edward walks out of a barEdward walks out of a bar, stumbling back and forth with a key in his hand. A cop on the beat sees him and approaches. «Can I help you, fella?», asks the cop. «Yesssh, ssshombody stol my car!» Edward replies. The cop asks, «Okay, where was your car the last time you saw it?». «It ... Читать далее...
8. Перевод слова stepStep — шаг, шагать, ступенька Перевод слова The bottom step — нижняя ступенька at every step — на каждом шагу to step short — оступиться; сделать ложный шаг He Stepped back to let me through. Он отступил назад, чтобы дать мне пройти. You’re Stepping on my foot. Вы наступили мне на ногу. He hastened his ... Читать далее...
9. Learning to DanceArthur: You know that you’ve Taken on an impossible task, right? Martha: Teaching you to dance? I’m sure you’re Selling yourself short. Arthur: No, really, I Have two left feet. I’m completely Uncoordinated and have no Sense of rhythm. I’m just not Cut out for dancing. Martha: Let’s not Get ahead of ourselves. We’ll just ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова danceDance — танцевать, танец Перевод слова To dance a waltz — танцевать вальс to dance in the air — кружиться в воздухе dance music — танцевальная музыка Shall we Dance? Потанцуем? Dance is an art. Танец — это вид искусства. They met at a Dance. Они познакомились на танцах. rel=»nofollow»>...
11. Значение идиомы sweep off one’s feet[sweep off one’s feet] {v. phr.} To make have feelings too strong to control; overcome with strongfeeling; win sudden and complete acceptance by through thefeelings. The handsome football captain swept Joan off her feetwhen he said so many things to her at the dance. Joan was sweptoff her feet when the football captain started flirting ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы foot[foot] See: AT ONE’S FEET, COLD FEET, DEAD ON ONE’S FEET, DRAGONE’S FEET, FROM HEAD TO FOOT, GET OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT, GET ONE’SFEET WET, HAND AND FOOT, KEEP ONE’S FEET, KNOCK OFF ONE’S FEET, LANDON ONE’S FEET, LET GRASS GROW UNDER ONE’S FEET, ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE, ON FOOT, ON ONE’S FEET, ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы out of step[out of step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. Not in step; not matchingstrides or keeping pace with another or others. George alwaysmarches out of step with the music. 2. Out of harmony; not keepingup. — Often followed by «with». Just because you don’t smoke, itdoesn’t mean you are out of step with other boys and ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы on one’s feet[on one’s feet] {adv. phr.} 1. Standing or walking; not sitting orlying down; up. Before the teacher finished asking the question, George was on his feet ready to answer it. In a busy gasolinestation, the attendant is on his feet all day. Compare: TO ONE’SFEET. Contrast: OFF ONE’S FEET. 2. Recovering; getting better fromsickness or ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы heavy-handed[heavy-handed] {adj.} 1. Not skillful or graceful; clumsy. George is heavy-handed and seldom catches the ball. My sisterplays the piano badly; she is too heavy-handed. Tim told aheavy-handed joke about the principal’s baldness that embarrassedeveryone. 2. Likely to hit or punish hard; harsh or cruel in making obey. Years ago many fathers were heavy-handed bosses ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы step on it[step on it] or [step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on thegas pedal to make a car go faster. Be very careful when you step onthe gas. Don’t go too fast. Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal}To go faster; hurry. Step on it, or we’ll be late for school. John ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы cold feet[cold feet] {n. phr.}, {informal} A loss of courage or nerve; a failure or loss of confidence in yourself. Ralph was going to ask Mary to dance with him but he got cold feet and didn’t....
18. Перевод слова floorFloor — пол, настил, этаж Перевод слова Dirt floor — земляной пол to live on the same floor — жить на одном этаже floor paint — краска для пола Please sweep the Floor. Пожалуйста, подмети пол. He lay flat on the Floor. Он лежал плашмя на полу. We took the lift to the tenth Floor. ... Читать далее...
19. This bloke went into a nightclub and saw a gorgeousThis bloke went into a nightclub and saw a gorgeous honey sitting by herself at the bar, he asked her to dance. She agreed and they took to the dance floor for a slow one. While they were cheek to cheek, the guy said, «You really smell terrific. What’s that you have on?» The flattered ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы mop the floor with[mop the floor with] or [mop up the floor with] or [wipe the floorwith] or [wipe up the floor with] {v. phr.}, {slang} To defeat veryclearly or quickly; to beat badly. The bully threatened to mop upthe floor with Billy. Our team wiped the floor with the visitingteam....
21. Перевод идиомы step-by-step, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: step-by-step Перевод: шаг за шагом, постепенно Пример: My grandfather has made a great effort and step-by-step he has learned how to use a computer. Мой дедушка сильно постарался, и постепенно научился пользоваться компьютером....
22. TraditionsA man and a woman got married, and he told her : » since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы at one’s feet[at one’s feet] {adv. phr.} Under your influence or power. She had a dozen men at her feet. Her voice kept audiences at her feet for years. Compare: THROW ONESELF AT SOMEONE’S FEET....
24. Значение идиомы in step[in step] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. With the left or right footstepping at the same time as another’s or to the beat of music; inmatching strides with another person or persons. The long line ofsoldiers marched all in step: Left, right! Left, right! Johnnymarched behind the band in step to the music. 2. In ... Читать далее...
25. Listening to Club MusicAnastasia: This is the best Club in the city. Grace brought me here last month. You’re going to love it. Joshua: What?! Anastasia: You’re going to love this club. It has the best DJ in town. She Spins the best Mixes. Joshua: Did you say you’re going to get us some Mixed drinks? Anastasia: No, ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы step into one’s shoes[step into one’s shoes] {v. phr.} To do what someone else usuallydoes after he has stopped doing it. When Bill’s father died, Billhad to step into his father’s shoes to support his mother. A coachtrains the junior varsity to step into the shoes of the members of thevarsity team when they graduate. When the boss ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод идиомы get the axe / get the boot / be given the axe, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get the axe / get the boot / be given the axe Перевод: быть уволенным, получить увольнение Пример: After Bella was caught stealing, she got the axe by her boss. После того, как Беллу поймали за воровством, начальник ее уволил....
28. Значение идиомы step into[step into] {v.} 1. To come or go into. The taxi stopped, and westepped into it. Mr. Jones called to his secretary to step intohis office. 2. To begin to do, undertake. When the star becamesick, his understudy stepped into his part. When Bill graduatesfrom college, he will step into a job in his father’s ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы song and dance[song and dance] {n.}, {informal} 1. Foolish or uninteresting talk;dull nonsense. Usually used with «give». I met Nancy today and shegave me a long song and dance about her family. 2. A long lie orexcuse, often meant to get pity. Usually used with «give». Billygave the teacher a song and dance about his mother being ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы stumble across[stumble across] {v. phr.} To encounter a person or thing, mostlyby accident. I gave up looking for my old hat when I accidentallystumbled across it in a dark corner of the closet....
31. Значение идиомы ground floor[ground floor] {n.} 1. First floor of a house or building. Mrs. Turner has an apartment on the ground floor. 2. {informal} The firstor best chance, especially in a business. That man got rich becausehe got in on the ground floor of the television business....
32. Значение идиомы feet on the ground[feet on the ground] {n. phr.} An understanding of what can bedone; sensible ideas. Used with a possessive. John has his feet onthe ground; he knows he cannot learn everything at once. Teddreams of sudden riches, but Henry keeps his feet on the ground andexpects to work for his money. Mrs. Smith was a dreamer, ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы keep one’s feet[keep one’s feet] {v. phr.} To keep from falling or slipping down;keep your balance; remain standing. The boy stumbled on the stairsbut was able to keep his feet. Compare: REGAIN ONE’S FEET....
34. Hiring Business ConsultantsErica: So your suggestion is to hire outside Consultants to handle the extra work associated with the Expansion. Stefan: I think there are a lot of benefits: we get someone with the right Expertise quickly, we can use him or her As needed, and we can save on employment taxes and Benefits. What’s not to ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы walk the floor[walk the floor] {v. phr.} To walk one direction and then the otheracross the floor, again and again; pace. Mr. Black walked thefloor, trying to reach a decision. The sick baby had his motherwalking the floor all night. Mrs. Black’s toothache hurt so muchthat she got up and walked the floor....
36. Значение идиомы land on one’s feet[land on one’s feet] also [land on both feet] {v. phr.}, {informal}To get yourself out of trouble without damage or injury and sometimeswith a gain; be successful no matter what happens. No matter whattrouble he gets into, he always seems to land on his feet. Marylost her first job because she was always late to ... Читать далее...
37. For me life is a dance — Для меня жизнь это танецFor me life is a dance. I cannot imagine myself without it. Every movement, swing, turn, makes the world brighter. I have been dancing since I was 5. And it is passion of my life. At first, I danced ballroom dancers. It is very beautiful and elegant. Dress, heels, hair — what could be more ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы to one’s feet[to one’s feet] {adv. phr.} To a standing position; up. AfterHenry had been tackled hard by four big players, he got to his feetslowly and painfully. When Sally saw the bus coming, she jumped toher feet and ran out. Compare: ON ONE’S FEET....
39. Значение идиомы step down[step down] {v.} 1. To come down in one move from a higher positionto a lower. As soon as the train stopped, the conductor steppeddown to help the passengers off. 2. To make go slower little bylittle. The train was approaching the station, so the engineerstepped it down. Compare: SLOW DOWN, STEP UP. 3. To ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы keep time[keep time] {v. phr.} 1. To show the right time. My watch hasnot kept good time since I dropped it. 2. To keep the beat; keep thesame rhythm; keep in step. Many people are surprised at how welldeaf people keep time with the music when they dance....