Experiencing a Blackout

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1. BlackoutWhen I attended English courses we discussed a blackout happened few years ago in the USA. More than a third of its states was deprived of electricity and everything that depended on electric power such as water supply, lighting, conditioning and etc. We discussed a story, I don’t remember whose, about reaction of someone Mr ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы blow a fuse[blow a fuse] or [blow a gasket] or [blow one’s top] or [blow one’s stack] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become extremely angry; express rage in hot words. When Mr. McCarthy’s son got married against his wishes, he blew a fuse. When the umpire called Joe out at first, Joe blew his top and was sent ... Читать далее...
3. Using the TelephoneCharles: I don’t know how long this Power outage is going to last. Do you think we should call Elizabeth to tell her we’ll be late for dinner? Jane: That’s a good idea. Do you know her Phone number offhand? Charles: No, I don’t, and I can’t look it up in my Address book or ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова pitchPitch — смола, битум; сооружать, устанавливать; бросать, наброситься Перевод слова A vessel coated with pitch — просмоленное судно as dark as pitch — тьма кромешная to pitch a tent — разбить палатку to pitch camp — разбивать лагерь She Pitched her expectations too high. У нее был завышенный уровень ожиданий. Please Pitch your waste paper ... Читать далее...
5. Government Reactions to ProtestsTom: Have you seen the news? Marianne: No, what’s happening? Tom: People in McQuillanland are Rising up against the Dictator and Rallying against his government. Marianne: Wow, this is big. I thought the dictator would order a Media blackout and we wouldn’t hear any news out of McQuillanland. Tom: There is a media blackout, but ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова powerPower — сила, мощь, энергия, мощность; власть, могущество Перевод слова The power of a blow — сила удара the power of the law — сила закона separation of powers — разделение властей electric power — электроэнергия Power to the people! Власть народу! She had me in her Power. Я был в ее власти. He was ... Читать далее...
7. A man says to his wifeA man says to his wife, «Get ready you, me & the dog are going fishing.» Wife says, «I dont want to go.» Man gives her 3 choices, fishing, blow job or take it up the a*se. Wife pick blow job. After she sucking for a while she says, «It tastes like sh*t. Man says, ... Читать далее...
8. Buying Tools at a Hardware StoreChuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay? Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The Power tools are over there. Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple Hand tools: a ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы top[top] See: AT THE TOP OF ONE’S VOICE, BIG TOP, BLOW A FUSE or BLOWONE’S TOP, HARD-TOP, OFF THE TOP OF ONE’S HEAD, ON TOP, ON TOP OF, ONTOP OF THE WORLD, OVER THE TOP....
10. Visiting a Patient in the HospitalGeorge: You’re just In time. There’s only another 20 minutes until the end of Visiting hours. Inez: I got here as soon as I could. How is Uncle Peter? George: They moved him from the Emergency ward to the Intensive care unit. He’s on Life support. Inez: How could this have happened? How could somebody ... Читать далее...
11. Buying Tools at a Hardware StoreChuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay? Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The Power tools are over there. Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple Hand tools: a ... Читать далее...
12. Outsiders Moving InLeti: I am Sick and tired of people coming from the big cities into our small town and Buying up all of the houses and Acting like they own the place. George: This is a Dying town and it needs Fresh blood. I don’t hear the business owners complaining about the new Infusion of money ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы black eye[black eye] {n.} 1. A dark area around one’s eye due to a hard blow during a fight, such as boxing. Mike Tyson sported a black eye after the big fight. 2. Discredit. Bob’s illegal actions will give a black eye to the popular movement he started....
14. Working as a Street PerformerGiancarlo: Whoa, where are you going? I thought we were going To hang out. Alana: I’m going to work. Giancarlo: Work? I didn’t know you got a job. Alana: I’m Busking on Main Street. Giancarlo: You mean you’re Panhandling? That’s not working. Alana: I’m not panhandling. I’m working for Tips. I perform, try To draw ... Читать далее...
15. The Pitch Drop ExperimentBegun over 80 years ago, this science experiment keeps on going, ever so slowly. Begun in 1927 by Professor Thomas Parnell, this experiment was meant to reveal the surprising properties of an everyday material: pitch. Pitch is the name of a number of hard tar-like substances and in this case, bitumen was used. Though at ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы pitch in[pitch in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin something with much energy;start work eagerly. Pitch in and we will finish the job as soon aspossible. 2. To give help or money for something; contribute. Everyone must pitch in and work together. We all pitched in aquarter to buy Nancy a present. Syn.: CHIP IN. Compare: FALL ... Читать далее...
17. Experiencing DreadBrianna: Are you still here? I thought you left ages ago. Viktor: There’s no rush. I’m thinking of Postponing until tomorrow. Brianna: Why? Viktor: I feel a sense of Foreboding. I have a Sneaking suspicion that things aren’t going to go well. Brianna: Under the circumstances, I can understand your Reluctance, but it’s like Ripping ... Читать далее...
18. Experiencing an EarthquakeJamal: Did you feel that? Keisha: Was that an Earthquake? Jamal: Yes, I think so. Turn on the news. Newscaster: “Reports are coming in about an earthquake that Occurred at 4:35 p. m. in the downtown area. We spoke with a Seismologist at the Earthquake Center and learned that the earthquake had a Magnitude of ... Читать далее...
19. Experiencing a DroughtFabian: How long do you think this Drought is going to last? Lia: I have no idea, but I’m not worried. I grew up in the Desert. Not having enough Precipitation was just a fact of life. Fabian: Yes, but people here aren’t used to getting this little Rainfall. Their Livelihood depends on having a ... Читать далее...
20. Bad Manners at a Business LunchYolanda: I will never invite George to another business lunch with Clients again! Sunan: Why, what happened? Yolanda: George has the worst Manners of anyone I know. First of all, he was ten minutes late. And as soon as he sat down, his cell phone rang and he answered it! Sunan: Maybe it was an ... Читать далее...
21. Experiencing Virtual RealityTatiana: Why are you wearing those Funny goggles? Moustafa: I’m Trying out a new kind of Virtual reality. Tatiana: You mean like Flight simulators? Moustafa: This is much more Sophisticated. This system creates a complete Sensory experience. I can see, hear, feel, and nearly taste this 3-D simulation. Tatiana: I don’t see how it can ... Читать далее...
22. Experiencing Motion SicknessAshley: You don’t look so good. What’s wrong? Terrell: I felt Motion sickness watching that movie. The camera Jerked around and it made me Dizzy. Ashley: It didn’t bother me. The Hand-held camera used to film the movie had that Effect on you? Terrell: I’m Susceptible to motion sickness. You should see me on a ... Читать далее...
23. Значение идиомы get one’s dander up[get one’s dander up] or [get one’s Irish up] {v. phr.} To becomeor make angry. The boy got his dander up because he couldn’t go tothe store. The children get the teacher’s dander up when they makea lot of noise. Compare: BLOW A FUSE....
24. Значение идиомы wild pitch[wild pitch] {n.} A pitch in baseball that is so high, so low, orso far from the plate that the catcher cannot catch it and a baserunner can move to the next base. The runner went to second base ona wild pitch....
25. Значение идиомы hit the ceiling[hit the ceiling] or [hit the roof] {v. phr.}, {slang} To becomeviolently angry; go into a rage. When Elaine came home at three inthe morning, her father hit the ceiling. Bob hit the roof when Joeteased him. Syn.: BLOW A FUSE....
26. Two afroamericansTwo afroamericans go in a bus. One turns to the other and says: «So, eMma comes first, then I come, then two aSSes together, then I come once again, Pee twice and then I come for the last time». A woman standing by goes: «You, insolent, ignorant pigs! We normally do not discuss our private ... Читать далее...
27. Question answer 05Our team is doing so badly that «Manager of the Month» isn’t an award. It’s an appointment! Did you hear about the football team who ate too much pudding? They got jellygated! Which insect didn’t play well in goal? The fumble bee! What did the bumble bee striker say? Hive scored! What is black and ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы lose one’s temper[lose one’s temper] {v. phr.} To lose control over one’s anger; toget angry. He lost his temper when he broke the key in the lock. Compare: BLOW A FUSE, FLY OFF THE HANDLE. Contrast: HOLD ONE’S TEMPER....
29. Значение идиомы count to ten[count to ten] {v. phr.}, {informal} To count from one to ten so you will have time to calm down or get control of yourself; put off action when angry or excited so as not to do anything wrong. Father always told us to count to ten before doing anything when we got angry. Compare: ... Читать далее...
30. A guy leaves his place at the bar to go have a pissA guy leaves his place at the bar to go have a piss. He comes back about 10 Minutes later, sits down at the bar, muttering & swearing very softly. The barkeep approaches the customer and asks what the problem is. «Oh some son-uv-a-bitch snuck up behind me while I was at the urinal and ... Читать далее...
31. Retiring AbroadWanda: I just heard the news. You’re moving to McQuillanland? George: I am. I’ve decided To retire abroad. Wanda: Why? George: It makes a lot of sense for people with a Fixed income. Social Security will Only go so far here, but the Cost of living is much lower in other countries, including McQuillanland. I ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод идиомы have a short fuse, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: have a short fuse Перевод: быть вспыльчивым, легко выходить из себя Пример: Watch your tongue — he’s got a very short fuse. Следи что говоришь — он легко выходит из себя....
33. Значение идиомы touch off[touch off] {v.} 1. To cause to fire or explode by lighting thepriming or the fuse. The boy touched off a firecracker. Compare:SET OFF. 2. To start something as if by lighting a fuse. Thecoach’s resignation touched off a quarrel. Compare: SET OFF....
34. Значение идиомы flip one’s lid[flip one’s lid] also [flip one’s wig] {slang} 1. To lose one’stemper. When that pushy salesman came back Mom really flipped herlid. Compare: BLOW A FUSE. 2. To lose your mind; become insane. When he offered me three times the pay I was getting, I thought hehad flipped his lid. 3. To become unreasonably enthusiastic. ... Читать далее...
35. Thirty minutes before a plane landed, its cabin lights came onThirty minutes before a plane landed, its cabin lights came on, indicating to the flight attendants that breakfast could be served. One of the passengers, upset because he was awakened, growled, «Who turned on the fucking lights!» «Oh, no sir,» the nearest flight attendant replied. «Those are the breakfast lights. You slept through the ‘fucking ... Читать далее...
36. There were two bulls, a young one named George and an old one named SamThere were two bulls, a young one named George and an old one named Sam. It was that time of year to satisfy the local female population, and young George was pretty excited. «Sam, Sam, can I go down to those heifers over there?» asked George. «George, relax. Here is how it works. We’ll wait ... Читать далее...
37. 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...
38. Staying in a Vacation RentalGeorge: I’m kind of nervous staying in a Vacation rental for the first time. Marnie: Don’t worry. Before I Booked this unit, I checked it out thoroughly. It’s Pet-friendly and Kid-friendly, and it Sleeps six, so it’ll be perfect for the whole family. George: But there won’t be the same Amenities or services as a ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы sail into[sail into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with great strength;begin hitting hard. George grabbed a stick and sailed into thedog. Compare: LAY INTO, PITCH INTO. 2. To scold or criticize veryhard. The coach really sailed into Bob for dropping the pass. Syn.: BAWL OUT, LAY INTO....
40. Waiting for a Man or Woman to CallLyla: Okay, here’s a Hypothetical. You ask a girl for her Number, but wait two weeks to call her. What gives? George: Well, that Depends. Why? Lyla: Well, I met this guy two weeks ago at a party. We spent the entire evening talking and I thought we really Hit it off. We had a ... Читать далее...