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1. Jones came into the office an hour late for the third timeJones came into the office an hour late for the third time in one week and found the boss waiting for him. «What’s the story this time, Jones?» he asked sarcastically. «Let’s hear a good excuse for a change.» Jones sighed, «Everything went wrong this morning, Boss. The wife decided to drive me to the ... Читать далее...
2. Trying to Locate SomeoneCarmen: Hi, I’m looking for Waldo. I was told that he comes in here From time to time. Have you seen him? Antonio: Waldo? I haven’t seen him in a while. He comes in sometimes, but it’s pretty Hit-and-miss. Carmen: I can’t seem To pin him down. Every time I think I’m Hot on his ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод идиомы run late, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: run late Перевод: опаздывать, задерживаться Пример: He is looking forward to meeting you, but he’s just running a few minutes late. Ему не терпится с вами встретиться, но он задержится на несколько минут....
4. Dealing With the HeatJolene: I’m Sweating like a pig. When is this Heat wave going to end? Eric: I’ve no idea, but I’m Not moving a muscle until it does. Hand me that Pitcher of iced tea, would you? Jolene: Get it yourself. I’m not moving until it Drops below 80 Degrees. Eric: It’s not the Temperature. It’s ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова lateLate — поздно, запоздавший, недавний, прежний Перевод слова The crops are late this year — урожай в этом году поздний my late illness — моя недавняя болезнь the late Government — прежнее правительство a year later — спустя год Can you stay Late? Вы можете задержаться? Mind you’re not Late. Смотрите, не опоздайте. ‘Too Late!’ ... Читать далее...
6. Пословица / поговорка Rome wasn’t built in a day / Rome was not built in a day — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: Rome wasn’t built in a day / Rome was not built in a day Перевод: Рим строился не один день Эквивалент в русском языке: не сразу Москва строилась Пример: Rome was not built in a day and the government officials realized that it was going to take many years to rebuild the ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы better late than never[better late than never] It is better to come or do something late than never. The firemen didn’t arrive at the house until it was half burned, but it was better late than never. Grandfather is learning to drive a car. «Better late than never,» he says. Compare: HALF A LOAF IS BETTER THAN NONE....
8. Being Lazy and EnergeticCarmen: Wake up! You’re supposed to be working. Elias: Shhh, I’m trying to sleep. The boss is out of the office today, so I consider it a holiday. Today, I can be a little Out of it if I want to be. Carmen: Out of it? You’re Sleeping on the job – Literally! Elias: So ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы keep late hours[keep late hours] {v. phr.} To go to bed late; habitually stay up late. «If you always keep such late hours, your healthmight suffer,» Tom’s doctor said....
10. Значение идиомы stay up late[stay up late] {v. phr.} To not go to bed until very late. Peterhas to stay up late these days as he is preparing for hiscomprehensive exams. See: BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL....
11. Перевод идиомы hold one’s horses, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: hold one’s horses Перевод: придержать коней; подождать, не торопиться (обычно используется в повелительном наклонении) Пример: «Hold your horses for a minute while I return to get my wallet.» Подожди минутку, пока я вернусь за своим бумажников....
12. Planting Flowers and TreesZuly: Hurry up! Mom will be home any minute and we’re not done Planting. Eric: Whose idea was it anyway to plant a Garden for Mom for her birthday? We’ve been working under this hot sun all day and the smell of the Fertilizer is really Getting to me. Zuly: It was Our idea, remember? ... Читать далее...
13. Meeting a New NeighborNancy: Hello there! Hello! Eric: Hello. Nancy: I’m Nancy, your Neighbor across the street. You’re new to the neighborhood. Eric: Yes, I just moved in last weekend. Nancy: That’s nice. How are you Settling in? Eric: Fine, thanks. Nancy: Would you like to come over and have a cup of coffee? I can give you ... Читать далее...
14. Fighting a Parking TicketMindy: Hey, where are you going? Eric: I’m going to Traffic court. I got a parking Ticket and I’m going to Fight it. Mindy: How much was the Fine? Eric: It was Only $40. But it’s not the money, it’s the Principle of the thing. Mindy: Why? Weren’t you parked Illegally? Eric: No, I wasn‚Aot. ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы of late[of late] {adv. phr.}, {formal} In the recent past; not long ago; ashort time ago; lately; recently. There have been too many highschool dropouts of late....
16. Working Late at the OfficeI was so glad it was Friday afternoon. I’ve been thinking-TGIF-all day. I was On my way out of the office when I saw Nick sitting at his desk. Even though the office was nearly empty, he didn’t look like he was ready to leave. In fact, he looked like he was still Swamped with ... Читать далее...
17. Shopping for a HatChristine: What do you think of this one? Eric: We’re here to buy hats To protect us from the sun while we’re on vacation. Do you think a Beret will do that? Christine: No, but it looks great on me, don’t you think? Isn’t it great to be getting away to the beach in the ... Читать далее...
18. Диалог на английском языке с переводом «It’s better than nothing»Jim Джим Did you ask Mr. Davidson for a raise? Ты попросила мистера Дэвидсона, чтобы тебе подняли зарплату? Carmen Кармен Yes, I asked for 80 cents any hour more. Да, я попросила дополнительные 80 центов за час. Jim Джим Did you get it? Получилось? Carmen Кармен No, I got 30 cents. Нет, мне добавили лишь ... Читать далее...
19. Getting Home Late from SchoolDad: Where have you been? Do you know what time it is? Caitlin: I’m sorry, Dad. I Lost track of time. Dad: Lost track of time? We’ve been Worried sick about you. You were Supposed to come Straight home after school. Caitlin: I know, but Janet was showing me something in her Locker when a ... Читать далее...
20. Little Johnny was late for schoolLittle Johnny was late for school. When he finally got there his teacher asked, «Why are you late little Johnny?» Johnny replied, «My grandpa got burnt, Miss.» The teacher replied, «I hope it wasn’t too bad.» Then little Johnny said, «Don’t worry, the crematorium doesn’t muck around!»...
21. Перевод идиомы too little, too late, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: too little, too late Перевод: недостаточно и слишком поздно Пример: The government has finally decided to put some money into research, but it’s too little, too late. Правительство, наконец, решило выделить деньги для исследования, но их оказалось недостаточно, и было уже поздно....
22. Tom had this problem of getting up late in the morningTom had this problem of getting up late in the morning and was always late for work. His boss was mad at him and threatened to fire him if he didn’t do something about it. So Tom went to his doctor who gave him a pill and told him to take it before he went ... Читать далее...
23. Stop being late to workTom had this problem of getting up late in the morning and was always late for work. His boss was mad at him and threatened to fire him if he didn’t do something about it. So Tom went to his doctor who gave him a pill and told him to take it before he went ... Читать далее...
24. Пословица / поговорка better late than never — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: better late than never Перевод: лучше поздно, чем никогда Пример: The boy finally got a job after not working for three years but at least it was better late than never. Парень наконец-то получил работу после того, как не работал три года, но лучше поздно, чем никогда....
25. Taking Up a New HobbyEric: Who were you talking to on the phone? Melissa: My mother. I was Commiserating with her about Dad’s Retirement. Eric: Your father retired two months ago. That was a good thing, right? Melissa: Well, it’s good that he doesn’t have to work anymore, but he’s Driving my mother up the wall. He Putters around ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы hold one’s horses[hold one’s horses] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop; wait; bepatient. — Usually used as a command. May be considered rude. «Holdyour horses!» Mr. Jones said to David when David wanted to call thepolice....
27. Фразовый глагол settle up — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: settle up Перевод: полностью рассчитаться, выплатить (долг) Пример: We need to settle up before you move. Нужно полностью расплатиться, перед тем, как ты уедешь....
28. Shopping for a HatChristine: What do you think of this one? Eric: We’re here to buy hats To protect us from the sun while we’re on vacation. Do you think a Beret will do that? Christine: No, but it looks great on me, don’t you think? Isn’t it great to be getting away to the beach in the ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы be on the verge of[be on the verge of] {v. phr.} To be about to do something; be very close to. We were on the verge of going bankrupt when, unexpectedly, my wife won the lottery and our business was saved....
30. A gent spots a nice looking gal in a barA gent spots a nice looking gal in a bar goes up and starts small talk. Seeing that she didn’t back off, he asked her name. «Carmen,» she replied. «That’s a nice name,» he said warming up the conversation, «Who named you, your mother?» «No, I named myself, she answered. «Oh, that’s interesting, why Carmen?» ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы Rome wasn’t built in a day[Rome wasn’t built in a day] Great things are not accomplishedovernight; great deeds take a long time. — A proverb. A takes along time to write a successful novel, but don’t worry; Rome wasn’tbuilt in a day, as the saying goes....
32. Discovering too late that aDiscovering too late that a watermelon spiked with vodka had accidentally been served to a luncheon meeting of local ministers, the restaurant’s owner waited nervously for the clerics’ reaction. «Quick, man,» he whispered to the waiter, «what did they say?» «Nothing,» replied the waiter. «They were all too busy slipping the seeds into their pockets.»...
33. Значение идиомы hold it[hold it] or [hold everything] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stopsomething one is doing or getting ready to do. — Usually used as acommand. The pilot was starting to take off, when the control towerordered «Hold it!»...
34. Taking Someone for GrantedPhil: Did you hear that Melissa has finally Left Eric? It’s about time! Cameron: Oh, that’s sad. It’s always sad when two people can’t Make it work. Phil: Well, it wasn’t For a lack of trying, On Melissa’s part. She Bent over backwards trying To please Eric and he always Took her for granted. If ... Читать далее...
35. A blonde named Vikki decides she wants to tryA blonde named Vikki decides she wants to try horseback riding one day. So Vikki mounts the horse, taps its butt, and the horse starts to take off at a reasonable speed. She is having fun, and decides she wants to go a little faster, so she kicks the horses butt, and the horse goes ... Читать далее...
36. The pretty secretary came in late for work the third dayThe pretty secretary came in late for work the third day in a row. The boss called her into his office and said, «Now look Sharon, I know we had a wild fling for a while, but that’s over. I expect you to conduct yourself like any other employee around here. The boss pressed on, ... Читать далее...
37. Being Physically StrongTakeshi: What do you want me to do with this Piano? Paula: I want you to move it from the living room to the family room. You’re As strong as an ox and that’s why I called you for help. Takeshi: Lucky me. I don’t think I can move that piano by myself, though. Paula: ... Читать далее...
38. Фразовые глаголы с «HOLD»Hold all the cards — иметь преимущество hold back — скрывать hold down — придерживать hold in — проводить hold in check — сдерживать hold it — стой! подожди!; постой! hold on — держи(те)сь!; подожди(те) hold out — протягивать, вытягивать hold over — откладывать hold that — считать, что hold up — нападать, поднимать...
39. Значение идиомы horse[horse] See: BET ON THE WRONG HORSE, CART BEFORE THE HORSE, CHANGEHORSES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREAM or CHANGE HORSES IN MIDSTREAM, EATLIKE A HORSE, HOLD ONE’S HORSES. IRON HORSE, LOCK THE BARN DOOR AFTERTHE HORSE IS STOLEN, LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH, OFF ONE’S HIGHHORSE, ON ONE’S HIGH HORSE, PUT ONE’S ... Читать далее...
40. Former George Harrison, Eric Clapton Muse Pattie Boyd Spills the BeansPattie Boyd reveals details on her relationships with George Harrison and Eric Clapton in an autobiography. Legendary rock muse Pattie Boyd, who inspired Eric Clapton «Layla» and «Wonderful Tonight,» and, reputedly, George Harrison’s «Something,» is coming out with an autobiography, Wonderful Today, and doing interviews on her relationships with two of rock’s leading men. The ... Читать далее...