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1. An Australian Christmas Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Sweating his fat away Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Water-skis on his sleigh Never have a white Christmas When you in Melbourne live Wearing hot pants on the beach When you your presents give Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Sweating his […]...
2. Types of Allergies Bert: Doctor, Give it to me straight. Is my Medical condition serious? Doctor: I suspect that your Rashes and other symptoms are the result of Allergies. Bert: Allergies?! I thought I had some kind of serious Disease. Doctor: Allergies can be serious. I’m going to give you tests to see what you’re allergic to. Bert: […]...
3. Значение идиомы send to the minors [send to the minors] {v. phr.} To dismiss someone; tell them off;terminate a relationship. – A baseball term. “What did you do toyour girlfriend?” Ernie asked Bert, when Bert started dating Jane. “Isent her to the minors,” Bert answered with a sneer....
4. Having Hearing Problems Bernadette: Why are you Mumbling? Claude: I’m not. I said, “What’s wrong with your Hearing?” Bernadette: Nothing is wrong with my hearing. You just need To speak up. Claude: I’m Practically shouting. You need to see a doctor about your Hearing loss. Bernadette: I’m not Hard of hearing. It’s probably just a Buildup of Earwax. […]...
5. Перевод слова helicopter Helicopter – вертолет Перевод слова To pilot a helicopter – вести, пилотировать вертолет to fly a helicopter – лететь на вертолете helicopter engineering – вертолетостроение A Helicopter suddenly swooped down. Вертолет неожиданно начал терять высоту. There were three deaths due to Helicopter crashes. Три человека погибли в результате крушений вертолетов. A Helicopter was circling around, […]...
6. ‘Missing’ woman unknowingly joins search for herself A woman who was reported missing from an Icelandic tour unwittingly joined a search for herself. According to the Reykjavik Grapevine, a woman described as “Asian, about 160cm, in dark clothing and speaks English well” was listed as missing Saturday near the Eldgjá volcanic canyon in southern Iceland. A search continued through the weekend with […]...
7. Santa vs. system admins The similarities between Santa and System Admins 1. Santa is bearded, corpulent, and dresses funny. 2. When you ask Santa for something, the odds of receiving what you wanted are infinitesimal. 3. Santa seldom answers your mail. 4. When you ask Santa where he gets all the stuff he’s got, he says, “Elves make it […]...
8. Перевод слова hear Hear – слышать, услышать, слушать Перевод слова To hear a loud sound – услышать громкий звук there was nothing to be heard – ничего не было слышно she can’t hear very well – она не очень хорошо слышит glad to hear it – рад это слышать He is dull of Hearing. Он плохо слышит. Can […]...
9. From rescuer to rescued: Doctor and paramedic save each other’s lives 30 years apart When Dr Michael Shannon saved the life of a premature baby 30 years ago, he would never have thought decades later, the favour would be returned. KTLA reported on Sunday the incredible story of two men in California who saved each other’s lives in two very different ways. The news station said that Dr Michael […]...
10. New FAA inspections With the number of airline disasters lately, the FAA now sends an inspector to the North Pole to check out Santa Claus’s sleigh before allowing him to fly on Christmas eve. The inspector arrives and checks the reindeer and they look good, he checks the harness and it looks okay, he checks the sleigh and […]...
11. Read – it’s fun An elderly gentleman… Had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to a doctor who was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100% The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, ‘Your hearing is […]...
12. Short Christmas jokes What did Adam say on the day before Christmas? It’s Christmas, Eve! How do you make an idiot laugh on boxing day? Tell him a joke on Christmas Eve! What do you have in December that you don’t have in any other month? The letter “D” ! What does Father Christmas suffer from if he […]...
13. UPDATE: Another Major U. S. City Has Made It Mandatory For Pet Stores To Only Sell Rescues Lawmakers in Beverly Hills are following Phoenix, Arizona’s lead. It is now illegal for pet stores in Beverly Hills to sell dogs and cats that are not from a shelter or rescue. Beverly Hills council member Lili Bosse told the Huffington Post: “I am the biggest animal lover and feel strongly about giving them a […]...
14. Spending Time with Family Claus: Go home. You need to spend more time with your Loved ones before they Report you missing. Marcia: This is the Busy season. Do you think I have time To stop to smell the roses when I have work Coming out of my ears? Claus: It’s true we’re busy, but you get too Wrapped […]...
15. Перевод слова rescue Rescue – спасать, спасение, избавление, помощь Перевод слова Rescue service – спасательная служба to come to the rescue – приходить на помощь to rescue a drunkard – помочь пьянице бросить пить You have Rescued me from trouble. Вы избавили меня от хлопот. The captain came to our Rescue. Капитан пришел к нам на помощь. My […]...
16. Barbie and G. I. Joe A little girl is in line to see Santa. When it’s her turn, she climbs up on Santa’s lap. Santa asks, “What would you like Santa to bring you for Christmas?” The little girl replies, “I want a Barbie and G. I. Joe.” Santa looks at the little girl for a moment and says, “I […]...
17. Значение идиомы Father Christmas [Father Christmas] {n.}, {British} The joyful spirit of Christmas;Santa Claus. English children look forward to the visit of FatherChristmas....
18. Nuns First Hot Dog Nuns First Hot Dog Two Scottish nuns have just arrived in the USA by boat and one says to the other, “I hear that the occupants of this country actually eat dogs.” “Odd,” her companion replies, “but if we shall live in America, we might as well do as the Americans do.” Nodding emphatically, the […]...
19. Значение идиомы not to know what to make of [not to know what to make of] {v. phr.} To be unable to decipher;be unable to identify; not know how to decide what something reallyis. I got a mysterious letter asking me to meet Santa Claus at 6P. M. at the supermarket. Is this a joke? I don’t know what to make ofit....
20. Questioning Mental Competency Claire: What are you doing with all those law books? I thought you retired 20 years ago. Ray: I’m preparing for my Mental competency hearing. Claire: Mental competency hearing? But your mind is as Sharp as it has ever been. Ray: That’s not what my children think. They are going to court to prove my […]...
21. Значение идиомы throw off the scent [throw off the scent] {v. phr.} To mislead; confuse. The robberswent different ways hoping to throw the sheriff’s men off the scent. Syn.: THROW OFF....
22. Перевод слова search Search – поиск, искать, отыскивать Перевод слова The search for the missing airmen – поиски пропавших летчиков to search out all the facts – выяснить все факты to search out an old friend – разыскать старого друга Mark went in Search of water. Марк отправился на поиски воды. A Search found 46 websites. Поиск нашел […]...
23. Перевод слова little Little – мало, маленький Перевод слова To have little hope – иметь мало надежды little change – незначительное изменение a little fat man – приземистый толстяк It’s a Little way to go. Это недалеко. It’ll take a Little while. Это займет немного времени. There’s Little hope of a rescue now. Теперь есть маленькая надежда на […]...
24. Значение идиомы go to the dogs [go to the dogs] {v. phr.}, {informal} To go to ruin; to be ruinedor destroyed. The man went to the dogs after he started drinking. After the death of the owner, the business went to the dogs. The team went to the dogs when its best players got hurt. Compare:GO TO POT....
25. Значение идиомы hand out [hand out] {v.}, {informal} To give toseveral people. The teacher handed out the examination papers. At the Christmas party Santa Claus handed out the presents under thetree. Handing out free advice to all your friends will not makethem like you. Compare: GIVE OUT....
26. Santas Diversion Santas Diversion Santa was delivering gifts as usual, when at one house a beautiful young woman was awaiting his arrival. She begged him to stay and cuddle with her on the couch. Santa declined, saying “Ho-ho, gotta go. Gotta deliver these presents, you know.” Trying again, the lovely young thing removed her clothing down to […]...
27. Describing Pleasant Scents Kitty: Oh, Smell that. Isn’t that Delectable? Pepe: Yes, it’s Pleasant. Kitty: Pleasant? It’s Heavenly. It has a nice Fruity scent, not too sweet. Pepe: If you say so. I don’t want to buy anything that has a strong Perfume smell. I’m a guy. Kitty: I know, but you want To exude a Sexy scent […]...
28. The Night Before Christmas, Legally Speaking The Night Before Christmas, Legally Speaking: Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter “the House”) a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to, a mouse. A variety of foot apparel, e. g. stocking, socks, etc., […]...
29. Confuse Santa Claus 1. Instead of milk and cookies, leave him a salad, and a note explaining that you think he could stand to lose a few pounds. 2. While he’s in the house, go find his sleigh and write him a speeding ticket. 3. Leave him a note, explaining that you’ve gone away for the holidays. Ask […]...
30. Перевод слова sound Sound – звук, звучать; здоровый, крепкий Перевод слова The sound of voices – шум голосов the trumpets sounded – раздались звуки труб man of sound constitution – человек крепкого сложения his heart is not sound – у него плохое сердце We came back safe and Sound. Мы вернулись целыми и невредимыми. The Sound of a […]...
31. Значение идиомы wear on [wear on] {v.} 1. To anger or annoy; tire. Having to stayindoors all day long is tiresome for the children and wears on theirmother’s nerves. 2. To drag on; pass gradually or slowly; continue inthe same old way. Johnny tried to wait up for Santa Claus but asthe night wore on, he couldn’t keep his […]...
32. Saxophone Q: What is the difference between a saxophone and a chainsaw? A: It’s all in the grip. Q: What is the difference between a lawnmower and a soprano sax? A: You can tune the lawnmower and the owner’s neighbors don’t mind if you don’t return the sax when you borrow it. Q: What is the […]...
33. Перевод идиомы pick up a trail / pick up a scent, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: pick up a trail / pick up a scent Перевод: учуять след, запах человека или животного, за которым идет погоня Пример: The tracking dogs were easily able to pick up the trail of the criminal. Собаки легко смогли учуять след преступника....
34. Billy Gates writes Santa Dear Santa, How are you doing? I hope you’ve had a successful year and have come up with a lot of interesting toys. It’s really neat how you’re able to do that year after year. I guess that’s how you stay number one in the Christmas presents business business. Actually, I admire the way you […]...
35. A woman consulted a doctor A woman consulted a doctor, explaining that for many years she sufferred from excessive flatulance, but there was never any sound or smell so she had done nothing about it until now. So the Dr. took down all of her medical history, a process that took quite a while. At the end, the woman says, […]...
36. Значение идиомы in search of [in search of] or {literary} [in quest of] {prep.} Seeking orlooking for; in pursuit of. Many men went West in search of gold. The hunter stayed in the woods all day in quest of game. Welooked everywhere in search of our dog....
37. A partially deaf gentleman was extolling the virtues A partially deaf gentleman was extolling the virtues of his new hearing aid. “It’s marvelous,” he enthused to a friend. “Since I acquired it I can hear the birds chirping on the hearth. I can also hear clearly a conversation being held in an apartment a full block away!” “You don’t say,” said his friend. […]...
38. A hearing problem An elderly man thinking his wife was losing her hearing went about 20′ behind her and asked “Can you hear me sweetheart”?. No reply. Moved to 10′ and inquired again. No reply. 5′ and not a word. A few inches behind ear, he asked “Can you hear me now honey”? His wife said “For the […]...
39. Is There a Santa Claus? As a result of an overwhelming lack of requests, and with research help from that renown scientific journal SPY magazine (January, 1990) – I am pleased to present the annual scientific inquiry into Santa Claus. 1) No known species of reindeer can fly. BUT there are 300,000 species of living organisms yet to be classified, […]...
40. A wish for Christmas It is around christmas time and santa is sitting in the middle of the mall in his big holiday setup. He has a line of kids lined up to sit on his lap and tell him what they want for christmas. As the line dwindles down; a little 5 year old boy comes up and […]...