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1. Значение идиомы crystal ball[crystal ball] {n.} A ball, usually made of quartz crystal that is used by fortune-tellers. The fortune-teller at the fair looked into her crystal ball and told me that I would take a long trip next year. 2. Any means of predicting the future. My crystal ball tells me you’ll be making the honor roll....
2. Перевод слова tellerTeller — рассказчик; кассир в банке Перевод слова Brilliant teller of stories — прекрасный рассказчик teller station — передающая станция teller machine — банковский автомат teller’s window — кассовое окно The Teller counted out ten $50 bills. Кассир отсчитал 10 пятидесяти долларовых купюр (банкнот). The bank Teller sat behind a glass partition. Кассир банка сидел ... Читать далее...
3. A fortune tellerA man was wandering around a fairground and he happened to see a fortune-teller’s tent. Thinking it would be good for a laugh, he went inside and sat down. «Ah…..» said the woman as she gazed into her crystal ball. «I see you are the father of two children.» «That’s what you think,» said the ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова recentRecent — недавний, последний, свежий Перевод слова Recent events — последние, недавние события recent news — последние, свежие новости the Recent period — послеледниковый период My Recent cold has pulled me down. Я очень ослаб из-за недавней простуды. The situation has improved in Recent years. В последние годы ситуация улучшилась. The ground was so heavy ... Читать далее...
5. A recent study showedA recent study showed that the average husband only actually speaks to his wife about thirty-seven minutes each week. Well, yeah, I can believe that, I mean just how long does it take to say «Uh-huh» or «Yes dear» or «I’m sorry» ?...
6. Price of PublicityIn other words publicity is public notice or attention. Many people dream of being famous. They admire different celebrities whose photographs are published on almost every page of many newspapers and magazines, who appear in numerous talk shows and act in different films. The mass media have created ‘the cult of celebrity’. Some actors, singers ... Читать далее...
7. Problems during flightThe following is supposedly a true story. To be included, besides being true, the story is most likely strange, weird, surprising, or funny. On a recent flight, an elderly passenger kept peering out the window. Since it was totally dark, all she could see was the blinking wing-tip light. Finally, she rang for the flight ... Читать далее...
8. With all the recent talk of cloningWith all the recent talk of cloning, you’d think it was a new thing. But in fact, a very wealthy westerner had himself cloned many years ago. The boy grew up to have very foul mouth. The more the son swore, the\ madder the father got. One day, the father got so mad he pushed ... Читать далее...
9. The recent announcement that Mattel and the producers of BaywatchThe recent announcement that Mattel and the producers of «Baywatch» have joined forces to create Baywatch Barbie came as no surprise. After all, both companies have made millions off airheads with flawless skins, Malibu tans, and synthetic breasts. If Baywatch Barbie sells well, other Barbie/TV tie-ins seem certain to follow. Some possibilities: Melrose Place Barbie: ... Читать далее...
10. A Publicity StuntHank: What’s that for? Svetlana: This Costume? I’m planning a Publicity stunt to get our store more business. Hank: You think that Dressing up as a giant banana will get our store more business? Svetlana: We need to get Media coverage for the Grand opening of our store and Attract as much Attention as possible. ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова graveGrave — могила; веский, важный Перевод слова Mass grave — братская могила family grave — семейная могила; фамильный склеп grave responsibility — серьезная ответственность to debate grave matters — обсуждать важные дела Both carried Grave faces. У обоих были серьезные лица. He took that secret to the Grave. Он забрал эту тайну в могилу. He ... Читать далее...
12. Brazilian Man’s Plan to Bury His Bentley Proves To Be An Ingenious Publicity StuntA wealthy Brazilian businessman stirred a wave of negative reactions when he announced on his Facebook page that he plans to bury his beloved Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Chiquinho Scarpa, 62, said he would bury his £310,000 (€367,220) Bentley so that he would be able to drive it in the afterlife. He explained that he ... Читать далее...
13. Bill and Hillary are at a restaurantBill and Hillary are at a restaurant. The waiter tells them tonight’s special is chicken almondine and fresh fish. The chicken sounds good, I’ll have that,» Hillary says. The waiter nods. And the vegetable?» he asks. Oh, He’ll have the fish,» Hillary replies....
14. The definition of sexHillary and Chelsea were having a deep dish heart to heart talk about Chelsea’s college experiences. Hillary: So have you found dating to be fullflling experience? Chelsea: It’s okay..but i don’t like how the boys sometimes act like real sex hounds. Hillary: Well, uh, have you, uh, actually had sex? Chelsea: Well Mom, no, not ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы in the dark[in the dark] {adj. phr.} 1. In ignorance; without information. John was in the dark about the job he was being sent to. If thegovernment controls the news, it can keep people in the dark on anytopic it chooses. Mary had a letter from Sue yesterday, but shewas left in the dark about Sue’s plans ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы house of ill fame[house of ill fame] or [of ill repute] {n. phr.} A bordello; abrothel. At the edge of town there is a house of ill repute run bya Madame who used to be a singer in a bar....
17. Значение идиомы turn in one’s grave[turn in one’s grave] or [turn over in one’s grave] {v. phr.} To beso grieved or angry that you would not rest quietly in your grave. If your grandfather could see what you’re doing now, he would turnover in his grave....
18. Talking to a Bank TellerBank Teller: Can I help you? Antonio: Yes, I’d like To deposit this Check. Bank Teller: Please fill out a Deposit slip and be sure To endorse the check on the back. Antonio: Here you are. I’ve already filled out a slip and signed the check. I’d also like To cash this other check. Bank ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы ball[ball] See: BASE ON BALLS, CARRY THE BALL, FLY BALL, FOUL BALL, GET THE BALL ROLLING, SET THE BALL ROLLING, START THE BALL ROLLING, GOPHER BALL, GROUND BALL, HAVE A HALL, HAVE SOMETHING ON THE BALL, JUMP BALL, KEEP THE BALL ROLLING, LONG BALL, ON THE BALL, PASSED BALL, PLAYBALL....
20. Значение идиомы on the level[on the level] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Honest and fair; telling thewhole truth. Our teacher respects the students who are on the levelwith her. Joyce wondered if the fortune-teller was on the level....
21. Hillary goes to heavenHillary Clinton died and, Lord knows why, went to heaven. St. Peter approached her and says «Hillary, I know you’re ‘somebody’ down on Earth, but up here, you’re just another person. And, I’m swamped right now, so have a seat and I’ll get back with you as soon as I can.» So Hillary sits down ... Читать далее...
22. A sad mournerA man placed some flowers on the grave of his departed mother and started back for his car, parked on the cemetery road. His attention was diverted to a man kneeling at a grave. The man seemed to be praying with profound intensity, and kept repeating, «Why did you die? Why did you die?» The ... Читать далее...
23. Incredible golf ballA golfer, playing a round by himself, is about to tee off, and a greasy little salesman runs up to him, and yells, «Wait! Before you tee off, I have something really amazing to show you!» The golfer, annoyed, says, «What is it?» «It’s a special golf ball,» says the salesman. «You can never lose ... Читать далее...
24. Bill and Hillary are at the first baseball game ofBill and Hillary are at the first baseball game of the season. Suddenly Clinton grabs Hillary by the collar and throws her over the side and onto the field. The stunned umpire shouted, «No, Mr. President! I said, Throw the first PITCH!»...
25. Bell Labs Proves Existence of Dark SuckersFor years it has been believed that electric bulbs emitted light. However, recent information from Bell Labs has proven otherwise. Electric bulbs don’t emit light, they suck dark. Thus they now call these bulbs dark suckers. The dark sucker theory, according to a Bell Labs spokesperson, proves the existence of dark, that dark has mass ... Читать далее...
26. Shopping for BeddingXavier: Thanks for helping me Decorate my new apartment. Hey, where are you going? Crystal: I’m going to the Bedding department. Now that you have a new bed, you’ll need new bedding. Xavier: Right, okay, but can’t I just get some Sheets, a couple of Pillows, and a Blanket? Crystal: That’s only the beginning. Oh, ... Читать далее...
27. Shopping for BeddingXavier: Thanks for helping me Decorate my new apartment. Hey, where are you going? Crystal: I’m going to the Bedding department. Now that you have a new bed, you’ll need new bedding. Xavier: Right, okay, but can’t I just get some Sheets, a couple of Pillows, and a Blanket? Crystal: That’s only the beginning. Oh, ... Читать далее...
28. The Hillary’s roomPresident Clinton to maid: Mam, can you do something about Hillary’s room. She complains that it’s the ugliest room in the White House. Maid: Yes, Mr. President—I’ll remove the mirrors right away....
29. Перевод слова fortuneFortune — состояние (имущество), богатство, счастье, удача Перевод слова To try one’s fortune — попытать счастья by good fortune — по счастливой случайности to come into a fortune — получить богатое наследство to make a fortune — разбогатеть, нажить состояние Fortune favours the brave. Смелость города берет. She lost her Fortune in the war. Она ... Читать далее...
30. Bank TellerBank Teller A middle aged man walks into the bank and says to the young teller, «I want to open a fucking checking account». «Please sir», she replies, «we can’t have language like that in here.» «Why the Fuck not?» he asked. «Sir,» Came her retort, «I must ask you to refrain from swearing.» «I ... Читать далее...
31. Worrying About Your ChildrenPavel: I’m really worried about Hanna. She’s been Hanging around with that girl Carla, and Carla Runs with the wrong crowd. Hillary: Hanna is Rebelling a little. That’s Natural at her age. When I was her age, I thought I knew more than my parents or any adult, and that I should be able to ... Читать далее...
32. Значение идиомы one foot in the grave[one foot in the grave] {n. phr.} Near to death. The dog isfourteen years old, blind, and feeble. He has one foot in the grave. Grandfather has never been sick a day in his life, but Mother caresfor him as if he had one foot in the grave....
33. A drunk leaves a bar and decides to take a shortcutA drunk leaves a bar and decides to take a shortcut through a graveyard. It is raining heavily and very dark. The drunk fails to see an open grave and falls into it. He tries to climb out of it, but it is too deep and the rain has turned the dirt to mud and ... Читать далее...
34. President Clinton and his wife are at the first baseball gamePresident Clinton and his wife are at the first baseball game of the season. At the start of the game the pitcher comes up in the stands and whispers something in Clinton’s ear. All of a sudden Clinton looks at Hillary and yells, «Okay, Hillary, GET OUT!». She looks surprised but leaves. The pitcher looks ... Читать далее...
35. Working as an InternJonas: How’s your new job? Crystal: It’s not a job Exactly. It’s an Internship. Jonas: Oh, so you’re working as somebody’s Lackey and getting paid a Pittance. Crystal: No, not exactly. I’m doing a lot of Scut work and I’m not getting paid a lot, but I’m getting very valuable On-the-job experience. Jonas: Sure you ... Читать далее...
36. A psychology student at a local universityA psychology student at a local university was sent on a field assignment to evaluate three patients in a local mental hospital. The first patient was locked in his room throwing tennis balls everywhere. The student asked why, and the patient answered «When I get out of here I going to ba a tennis pro.» ... Читать далее...
37. A drunk staggered into a cemetery andA drunk staggered into a cemetery and fell into a freshly dug grave. Pretty soon a second drunk staggered by. «Get me out of here», said the one in the grave, «I’m cold». The other one looked over the edge and said, «No wonder you’re cold, you poor guy. You don’t have any dirt on ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы grease-ball[grease-ball] {n.}, {slang}, {derogatory} An immigrant froma southern country, such as Mexico, Italy, or Spain; a person withoily looking black hair. Mr. White is a racist; he calls Mr. Lopezfrom Tijuana a grease-ball because he has dark hair....
39. Clinton is vacationingLast summer, the President and Mrs. Clinton were vacationing in their home state of Arkansas. On a venture one day, they stopped at a service station to fill up the car with gas. It seemed that the owner of the station was once Hillary’s high school love. They exchanged hellos, and went on their way. ... Читать далее...
40. Let him digAn old man and woman were married for years even though they hated each other. When they had a confrontation, screams and yelling could be heard deep into the night. A constant statement was heard by the neighbors who feared the man the most. «When I die I will dig my way up and out ... Читать далее...