Being Impolite in Conversation

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1. Meeting Your Boyfriend’s/Girlfriend’s Parents Ronny: Ready? Judy: Ready as I’ll ever be. Ronny: Try To work up a little Enthusiasm about meeting my parents. Judy: It’s not them I’m worried about. It’s me. What if I don’t Pass muster? Ronny: My parents are going to love you. They’re Open-minded and Nonjudgmental people. They won’t care about anything except that […]...
2. Child Sports Injuries Angela: Wait! I need to put Sunscreen on Davy before he goes to the game. Juan: It’s not sunny today. He doesn’t need sunscreen. Angela: And here are four water bottles to make sure he stays Hydrated and doesn’t get Heat stroke. Juan: One of the other parents is bringing drinks for the kids. It’s […]...
3. To Forgive and Forget Luc: You’ll never guess who called and left a Voicemail message today. Angela: Who? Luc: Barbara! Angela: Oh, really? What did she want? Luc: She said she was calling to RSVP for our party this Saturday. Angela: Did she? Luc: Stop Playing innocent with me. Did you or did you not invite her to our […]...
4. Betting on Sports Peter: Look at this! I just won 2,000 Smackaroos! Angela: Where did you get all that money? Peter: I won it Betting on the game last night. I placed a small Wager with high Odds and won big. Angela: Wow, I always put money in the Pools at work, but I’ve never won anything like […]...
5. Guessing a Number Angela: Hey, look at this. This restaurant is holding a Contest. If you can Guess the number of Marbles in this bowl, you’ll get a free meal every day for one year! Dwight: I’ll Take a stab at it. Angela: So will I. Let’s see, I think there must be close to 1000 or 1200 […]...
6. Перевод слова imagination Imagination – воображение, фантазия Перевод слова A man of no imagination – человек без воображения use your imagination! – придумай что-нибудь! to surpass all imagination – превзойти все ожидания That’s all your Imagination! Это все твоя фантазия! People often stick to their own Imagination. Люди часто цепляются за то, что сами выдумывают. Children often have […]...
7. Composition on the Fable of M Twain – Сочинение по басне Марка Твена The Moral of fables, found out by cat, each of us can understand in his own way. I understand its so: each person reflects any work of art, whether painting, music or something else through himself and as a result sees there what he is capable to see or what he wants to see. In […]...
8. Значение идиомы make conversation [make conversation] {v. phr.} To talk with someone just so thatthere will be talk. John made conversation with the stranger sothat he would not feel left out. Mary didn’t really mean what shesaid about Joan. She was only making conversation....
9. A mother-daughter conversation A mother and daughter are sitting down over afternoon tea. The mother wants to show her daughter that she’s a hip parent and tries to get her daughter to open up and talk about dating boys and what it’s like for her. Mom: So….now that you have started dating, what’s it like getting intimate with […]...
10. Значение идиомы start up [start up] {v.} 1. To begin operating, The driver started up themotor of the car. The engine started up with a roar. 2. To beginto play. The conductor waved his baton, and the bandstarted up. The orchestra started up a waltz. Compare: STRIKE UP.3. To rise or stand suddenly. When he heard the bell, he […]...
11. Changing the Subject in Conversation Laura: I think that’s all we need to talk about regarding last month’s report. Let’s Turn to this month’s report, Shall we? I didn’t get a copy of it. Could someone Hand me one? Gaius: By the way, I have just one last comment before we Shift our focus to this month’s report. It seems […]...
12. Training Inexperienced Employees Kazuko: I really appreciate you helping with the training of the Newbies. I couldn’t have done it without you. Martin: Don’t mention it. I remember when I was still Wet behind the ears and the Veterans in the company gave me the benefit of their time and Expertise. They Propped me up until I could […]...
13. Correcting and Explaining in Conversation Danny: You look like you need To relax. Sybil: Excuse me? Danny: What I mean is, you look like you could use some R and R. Sybil: I didn’t know I looked tired and Worn out. Danny: No, What I’m trying to say is, people need Leisure time once in a while. Sybil: Yes, that’s […]...
14. Avoiding Topics in Conversation Lila: Why aren’t you dating? I have so many friends who would love to go out with you. George: Let’s Change the subject. Talking about my Love life isn’t very interesting. Lila: But really, you’re not getting any younger and… George: Moving on! Have you seen any good movies lately? Lila: Listen, all of your […]...
15. Employee Performance Review Don: So how did your End-of-the-year review go? Becky: Oh, it was okay. I had my meeting with Mitch this morning and his Bottom line is that he thinks I need to Show more Initiative. He thinks that I need to start being more Creative. Don: Did he actually say that? Becky: Well, Not in […]...
16. Перевод слова design Design – дизайн, план, замысел, разработка Перевод слова Far-reaching designs – далеко идущие замыслы conceptual design – эскизный проект design office – конструкторское бюро He Designed the perfect crime. Он спланировал идеальное преступление. This is the natural Design of life. Это естественный ход жизни. He has ambitious Designs for his son. Он строит амбициозные планы, […]...
17. Traditions A 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 […]...
18. Having Limited Mobility Gail: Oh! Mike: Are you okay? Gail: Yeah, I’m just not used to these Crutches yet. The doctor said I should start using them if I ever want to get out of this Wheelchair, but I don’t have the Strength to stand up. Mike: You’ll Get the hang of it. Don’t Lose heart. Gail: It […]...
19. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “В аптеке (At the Pharmacy)” По-английски Перевод на русский Angela: Excuse me! Is there a pharmacy near here? Анжела: Простите! А здесь есть поблизости аптека? Passerby: Yes, there is. If you go down this street and then turn left, you’ll find one. Прохожий: Да. Если пройдете вниз по этой улице, а затем свернете налево, то там увидите ее. Angela: Thank […]...
20. A bus conversation A bus stops and two Italian men get on. They seat themselves and engage in animated conversation. The lady sitting behind them ignores their conversation at first, but her attention is galvanized when she hears one of the men saying the following; “Emma come first. Denna I come. Two asses, they come together. I come […]...
21. Talking to a Mechanic Mechanic: Hi, I’m the Mechanic. What can I do for you? Amy: My car is making a very weird noise. It sounds like this: gulug, gulug, gulug… Mechanic: Hm, that doesn’t sound good. Where is it coming from? Amy: I’m not sure. When I’m in the car, it sounds like it’s coming from the Engine, […]...
22. Two men met at a bar and struck up a conversation Two men met at a bar and struck up a conversation. After a while one of them said, “You think you have family problems? Listen to my situation: A few years ago I met a young widow with a grown-up daughter and we got married. Lately, my father married my stepdaughter. That made my stepdaughter […]...
23. Conversation over dinner Conversation over dinner: WOMAN: What would you do if I died? Would you get married again? MAN: Definitely not! WOMAN: Why not – don’t you like being married? MAN: Of course I do. WOMAN: Then why wouldn’t you remarry? MAN: Okay, I’d get married again. WOMAN: You would? (with a hurtful look on her face) […]...
24. Перевод слова conversation Conversation – разговор, беседа Перевод слова Conversation classes – занятия по разговорной практике to hold conversation – вести беседу, разговаривать heart-to-heart conversation – разговор по душам Do you remember our Conversation about that new movie? Вы помните наш разговор о новом фильме? We had a Conversation by e-mail. У нас был разговор по электронной почте. […]...
25. Discussing Social Class Hector: Can you believe James? All evening, he tried to tell me how this country would be better if we had no Social classes. He’s out of his mind. Sophia: He was just trying To get a rise out of you. We all know that the two of you don’t See eye to eye. Hector: […]...
26. Значение идиомы conversation piece [conversation piece] {n.} Something that interests people and makes them talk about it; something that looks unusual, comical, or strange. Uncle Fred has a glass monkey on top of his piano that he keeps for a conversation piece....
27. Значение идиомы stretch of the imagination [stretch of the imagination] {n. phr.} Imaginative attempt oreffort. By no stretch of the imagination can I see Al as asuccessful lawyer....
28. Значение идиомы by far [by far] {adv. phr.} By a large difference; much. His work was better by far than that of any other printer in the city. The old road is prettier, but it is by far the longer way. Compare: FAR AND AWAY....
29. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Телефонный Разговор” (Telephone Conversation) “Paradise” Hotel. Can I help you? Good evening, madam. I would like to talk to Mr. and Mrs. Miller from Room 745. Could you tell me your name, please? Sure. My name is Henry Adams. Thank you, Mr. Adams. One moment, please. Hold the line. I’ll put you through. * * * Hallo. Kelly Miller […]...
30. Перевод слова stand Stand – стоять, вставать; стойка, подставка Перевод слова Coat-and-hat stand – стоячая вешалка umbrella stand – подставка для зонтов to stand on tiptoe – стоять на цыпочках to stand on the fence – занимать выжидательную позицию He made a sudden Stand. Он внезапно остановился She Stood in the doorway. Она стояла в дверях. He is […]...
31. Значение идиомы stand the gaff [stand the gaff] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stand rough treatment; dowell in spite of great physical or mental hardship. An athlete mustlearn to stand the gaff. No person running for office gets farunless he can stand the gaff. Compare: HOLD OUT 2, STICK OUT 2....
32. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Разговор по телефону. Плохая связь” (Telephone conversation. Bad connection) – Hello. Pizza Delivery. Can I help you? – Hi. Yes, I’ve been working all day and I am really hungry. Can I order a pizza, please? – Sorry. Could you speak a bit louder, please? I can’t hear you. – Okay. I’d like to have a hot Pepperoni pizza, please. Is your home delivery […]...
33. A Workers Strike Masako: I think we should Strike. We need to force Management to listen to our Grievances. Salvador: Hold on. I think you’re being too Hasty. It’s up to our union to call a strike, not the workers. Masako: I’m not suggesting a formal strike, but we could organize a Sickout. That would send a message […]...
34. Значение идиомы make a stand [make a stand] {v. phr.} 1. To take a firm position on an issue. He keeps talking about politics hut he never makes a stand for whathe believes in. 2. To take up a defensive position against the enemy. The retreating troops decided to make a stand by the river. Contrast: LAST DITCH, LAST STAND....
35. Значение идиомы ill-favored [ill-favored] {adj.} Ugly; unprepossessing. Oddly enough, thefather had less trouble in marrying off his ill-favored daughter thanher prettier sister....
36. Значение идиомы later on [later on] {adv.} Later; not now. Finish your lessons. Later on, we may have a surprise. Bill couldn’t stand on his head whenschool started, but later on he learned how....
37. Значение идиомы stand in awe of [stand in awe of] {v. phr.} To look upon with wonder; feel veryrespectful to. Janet always stands in awe of the superintendent. The soldier stood in awe to his officers....
38. Значение идиомы stand over [stand over] {v.} 1. To watch closely; keep checking all the time. Ted’s mother had to stand over him to get him to do his homework. 2. To be held over for later action; be postponed; wait. Thecommittee decided to let the proposal stand over until its nextmeeting....
39. Значение идиомы feel one’s oats [feel one’s oats] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To feel frisky or playful;be eager and excited. The horses were feeling their oats. Whenthey first got to camp, the boys were feeling their oats. 2. To actin a proud or important way. The new gardener was feeling his oatsand started to boss the other men....
40. Значение идиомы leg to stand on [leg to stand on] {n. phr.} A firm foundation of facts; facts tosupport your claim. – Usually used in the negative. Jerry’sanswering speech left his opponent without a leg to stand on. Amossued for damages, but did not have a leg to stand on....