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1. Значение идиомы under orders[under orders] {adv. phr.} Not out of one’s own desire or one’s ownfree will; obligatorily; not freely. «So you were a Nazi prisonguard? » the judge asked. «Yes, your Honor,» the man answered, «but Iwas acting under orders and not because I wished to harm anyone.»...
2. Selecting a Health Insurance PlanMikhail: What’s all this? Carol: It’s Open enrollment at my company and I’m thinking of Switching health plans. I have an HMO right now and I’m thinking of switching to a PPO. That way, I can see doctors outside of my current Network and still be covered. Mikhail: I’m so glad I don’t have to ... Читать далее...
3. A woman goes into a bar and orders a beerA woman goes into a bar and orders a beer. She grabs the beer and tips it down the back of her skirt. The barman looks amazed as she orders another and again tips it down her skirt. Finally, the barman says: «Why are you tipping your drinks down your skirt?» «Well,» the chick replies, ... Читать далее...
4. A man walks into a bar and orders two drinksA man walks into a bar and orders two drinks. As the bartender watches he drinks one drink and pours the other one on his hand. He orders two more drinks and does the same thing. The third time the bartender asks him what’s going on. «Why are you pouring that drink on your hand»? ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова punishmentPunishment — наказание Перевод слова Capital punishment — смертная казнь corporal punishment — телесное наказание to endure punishment — отбыть наказание to exact punishment — налагать наказание Decency, not fear of Punishment, caused them to do the right thing. Порядочность, а не страх перед наказанием, заставила их делать правильные вещи. Take care or you will ... Читать далее...
6. Paycheck DeductionsBill: It’s about time! I’ve been waiting for my first Paycheck and now it’s finally here. I’m ready to party this weekend! Whoa! Carol: What’s the matter? Bill: What happened to all my money? The amount of this check is a lot less than I expected it to be. Carol: Yeah, my first paycheck was ... Читать далее...
7. Following a High-Profile Court CaseDanny: Have you been following the Schirru case? Carol: Yeah, I have. I think he’s Guilty. Danny: You’re kidding, right? He’s Innocent and this is a Show trial. The District attorney is conducting a Witch-hunt for his own Political Ambitions. Carol: No, he’s not. It is a High-profile case, but that’s only because he wants ... Читать далее...
8. ‘If We Left, They Wouldn’t Have Nobody’Maurice Rowland (left) and Miguel Alvarez were working at an assisted living home last fall. When it shut down, Maurice -€- the cook -” and Miguel — the janitor -” stayed to take care of the residents left behind. When an assisted living home in California shut down last fall, many of its residents were ... Читать далее...
9. Dealing With a Language BarrierCarol: Send another Memo to the Gibberese office. I think we Have our wires crossed again. Art: Don’t you think it would be better to call the office and speak to someone there? You might be able To get to the bottom of the Misunderstanding more quickly. Carol: I don’t speak Gibberish and we don’t ... Читать далее...
10. Punishing ChildrenYuki: What are you doing? Al: I’m getting ready to give Charlie a Spanking for Beating up his classmate. He has to learn that there are serious Consequences for his actions. Yuki: You’re Punishing him for beating someone by giving him a beating? That doesn’t make sense. Our response shouldn’t be An eye for an ... Читать далее...
11. Having Cash Flow ProblemsKylie: I’ve just Crunched the numbers and we’re not going to be able To meet payroll next month because of Cash flow problems. Miguel: That can’t be. The cash flow Projections from last month showed that we’d be fine. Kylie: We didn’t Anticipate a Shortfall in Income this month and didn’t Set aside enough cash ... Читать далее...
12. A fifth grader looked downcast, so her teacher askedA fifth grader looked downcast, so her teacher asked, «What’s the problem, Carol? I hope it’s not homework again.» «Well, uh, yes, it is.» replied Carol. «I was stupid and made my homework paper into a paper airplane.» «Carol, you’re right, that wasn’t a very bright thing to do,» said the teacher, «but this once ... Читать далее...
13. 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...
14. Drunk orders himself a beerA man walks into the front door of a bar. He is obviously drunk. he staggers up to the bar, seats himself on a stool, and with a belch, asks the bartender for a drink. The bartender politely informs the man that it appears that he has already had plenty to drink — he could ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы sit by[sit by] {v.} 1. To stay near; watch and care for. The nurse wastold to sit by the patient until he woke up. Mother sat by hersick baby all night. 2. To sit and watch or rest especially whileothers work. Don’t just sit idly by while the other children areall busy....
16. Creating an Online StoreKay: I’d say we’re Well on our way To establishing our new Online store. Greg: I can’t wait for this To get off the ground. Orders will Pour in and we’ll Make money hand over fist. Kay: Let’s not Get ahead of Ourselves. Let’s see where we are in our preparations. Greg: All right. We’ve ... Читать далее...
17. Germany court orders measles sceptic to pay 100,000 eurosThe court case comes after Germany suffered its worst measles outbreak in years A German biologist who offered €100,000 (£71,350; $106,300) to anyone who could prove that measles is a virus has been ordered by a court to pay up. Stefan Lanka, who believes the illness is psychosomatic, made the pledge four years ago on ... Читать далее...
18. Appeals Court Orders Woman Who Hid $1.3 Million Lottery Jackpot From Estranged Husband to Give It to HimA woman who kept $1.3 million in lottery winnings secret from her estranged husband to avoid having to give him half in their divorce settlement will now have to turn over the whole pot to him, this district’s Court of Appeal ruled Friday. Denise Rossi must give up her entire lottery share under a Family ... Читать далее...
19. Health Insurance PlansAt my company, I have a choice of health insurance plans. We can pick between HMOs and PPOs, and I have been with the same Managed health plan for the past few years. It’s the plan that has the lowest Co-pays and the best Coverage, and the network of doctors is fairly large. The Drug ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы look out[look out] or [watch out] {v.} 1. To take care; be careful; be onguard. — Usually used as a command or warning. «Look out!» Johncalled, as the car came toward me. «Look out for the train,» thesign at the railroad crossing warns. 2. To be alert or watchful; keepwatching. A collector of antique cars asked ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова careCare — забота, попечение Перевод слова Care of public health — общественное здравоохранение in care — на воспитании parental care — родительская забота I don’t Care. Меня это не волнует. They shared the Care of the children. Они вместе заботились о детях. She was taken into Care as a baby. Ребенком ее взяли на воспитание....
22. Значение идиомы glutton for punishment[glutton for punishment] {n. phr.} A greedy person; someone whowants too much of something, such as food or drink, which will makehim sick. Fred eats so much red meat that he is a regular gluttonfor punishment....
23. Значение идиомы watch one’s step[watch one’s step] {v. phr.} To mend one’s ways; exercise prudence, tact, and care. I have to watch my step with the new boss as he isa very proud and sensitive individual....
24. Значение идиомы cover-up[cover-up] {n.}, {slang} A plan or excuse to escape blame or punishment; lie, alibi. When the men robbed the bank, their cover-up was to dress like policemen. Joe’s cover-up to his mother after he had been fighting was that he fell down....
25. Перевод слова planPlan — план; составлять план, проектировать Перевод слова Five-year plan — пятилетний план to plan a piece of work — спланировать какую-л. работу the school was planned for 500 pupils — школа была запроектирована на пятьсот учащихся He agreed to my Plan. Он принял мой план. The Plan worked out. План сработал. His Plan petered ... Читать далее...
26. Having a Slumber PartyRuss: Mom says you’re having a Slumber party next Saturday. Irene: I’m just having a few friends over for a Sleepover and it’s None of your business. Russ: Don’t be like that. How many people did you invite? Irene: I’m not telling you anything. I know what you’re thinking. You want To pull pranks on ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы lay-away plan[lay-away plan] {n.} A plan for buying something that you can’t paycash for; a plan in which you pay some money down and pay a littlemore when you can, and the store holds the article until you have paidthe full price. She could not afford to pay for the coat all atonce, so she used ... Читать далее...
28. Switching Cell Phone PlansPaul: I need a new Cell phone plan. These Roaming and Overage charges are killing me! Shauna: I thought you had a good calling, Messaging, and Data plan. Paul: I do, but I’m still Going over each month. Shauna: Have you thought about a Prepaid plan? You’ll never be charged extra. Paul: That’s not an ... Читать далее...
29. Crime and PunishmentIf we look into history we shall find that laws, which are, or ought to be, conventions between men in a state of freedom, have been, for the most part the work of the passions of a few, or the consequences of a fortuitous or temporary necessity. Observe that by justice I understand nothing more ... Читать далее...
30. Disagreeing Politely in a Business SettingLucy: I don’t think this is going To work. This plan Calls for the new office to open by July and I think that’s too Ambitious. I don’t see how the Groundwork can be done any earlier than September. Jeff: I understand your concern. I don’t want to Rush the opening of the new office ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод слова stayStay — оставаться, останавливаться, медлить Перевод слова To stay in bed — лежать в постели, болеть to stay with friends — гостить у друзей to stay the rise of prices — приостановить рост цен Stay where you are. Оставайся там, где находишься. Can you Stay late? Вы можете задержаться? Stay for as long as you ... Читать далее...
32. Фразовый глагол fill in for — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: fill in for Перевод: замещать Пример: Miguel filled in for me at the meeting yesterday because I was sick. Мигель замещал меня вчера на собрании, потому что я был болен....
33. Значение идиомы snow under[snow under] {v.} 1. To cover over with snow. The doghouse wassnowed under during the blizzard. 2. {informal} To give so much ofsomething that it cannot be taken care of; to weigh down by so much ofsomething that’ you cannot do anything about it. — Usually used in thepassive. The factory received so many orders ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы plan on[plan on] {v.} 1. To have the plan of; have in mind. — Used with averbal noun. I plan on going to the movies after I finish myhomework. Mary was planning on seeing John at the baseball game. Syn.: FIGURE ON. 2. To think you will do or have; be sure about;expect. I’m hoping to ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы stay put[stay put] {v. phr.} To stay in place; not leave. Harry’s fathertold him to stay put until he came back. The rocks can be glued tothe bulletin board to make them stay put. After Grandmother camehome from her trip to visit Aunt May, she said she wanted to stay putfor a while....
36. Перевод слова watchWatch — часы; смотреть, наблюдать Перевод слова Chatelaine watch — часы на цепочке designer watch — модные часы to watch television — смотреть телевизор to watch a game — смотреть игру She glanced nervously at her Watch. Она нервно взглянула на свои часы. They Watched as the murderer was executed. Они смотрели как казнили убийцу. ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод слова kindKind — вид, тип, разновидность; добрый, хороший Перевод слова The wrong kind of paper — не такая бумага, как нужно the wolf is an animal of the dog kind — волк относится к семейству псовых the human kind — род человеческий kind person — добрый человек It’s Kind of you to say that. Очень мило ... Читать далее...
38. Перевод слова consequenceConsequence — последствие, результат Перевод слова The consequences of an action — последствия поступка in consequence — следовательно logical consequence — логическое следствие Your opinion is of no Consequence to him. Ваше мнение для него неважно. The slightest error can have serious Consequences. Малейшая ошибка может иметь серьезные последствия. Wastage was no doubt a necessary ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы watch one’s dust[watch one’s dust] or [watch one’s smoke] {v. phr.}, {slang} Tonotice your quick action; watch you do something quickly. OfferBill a dollar to shovel your sidewalk, and watch his smoke! «We’llhave your yard cleaned in a jiffy,» the Boy Scouts told Mr. Truitt.»Watch our smoke!» «I can go to the store and be back in ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы in spite of[in spite of] {prep. phr.} Against the influence or effect of; inopposition to; defying the effect of; despite. In spite of the badstorm John delivered his papers on time. In spite of all theirdifferences, Joan and Ann remain friends....