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1. A talking FrogA man was crossing a road one day when a frog called out to him and said, «If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a beautiful princess.» He bent over, picked up the frog, and put it in his pocket. The frog spoke up again and said, «If you kiss me and turn me back ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы little frog in a big pond[little frog in a big pond] or [small frog in a big pond] {n. phr.}An unimportant person in a large group or organization. In a largecompany, even a fairly successful man is likely to feel like a littlefrog in a big pond. When Bill transferred to a larger high school, he found himself a small ... Читать далее...
3. Значение идиомы big frog in a small pond[big frog in a small pond] {n. phr.}, {informal} An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or city; a leader in a small group. As company president, he had been a big frog in a small pond, but he was not so ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова frogFrog — лягушка Перевод слова Wood frog — древесная лягушка young frog — лягушонок the frog’s tongue — язычок лягушки The Frog swallowed the fly whole. Лягушка проглотила муху целом. Frogs croak. Лягушки квакают. The Frog plopped back into the pond. Лягушка шлепнулась обратно в пруд....
5. The Fox and the CrowA Fox once saw a Crow fly off with a piece of cheese in its beak and settle on a branch of a tree. «That’s for me, as I am a Fox,» said Master Reynard, and he walked up to the foot of the tree. «Good day, Mistress Crow,» he cried. «How well you are ... Читать далее...
6. The three wishesAn old lady is rocking away the last of her days on her front porch, reflecting on her long life, when—all of a sudden—a fairy godmother appears in front of her and informs her that she will be granted three wishes. «Well, now,» says the old lady, «I guess I would like to be really ... Читать далее...
7. Фразовый глагол turn into — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: turn into Перевод: становиться, превращаться Пример: When she kissed the frog, it turned into a handsome prince. Когда она поцеловала лягушку, она превратилась в красивого принца....
8. Перевод идиомы big frog in a small pond / big fish in a small pond, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: big frog in a small pond / big fish in a small pond Перевод: быть важной фигурой в менее важном месте Пример: The woman was a big fish in a small pond when she moved to the small town. Когда женщина переехала в маленький город, она стала там важной персоной....
9. Перевод слова pondPond — пруд, запруда, бассейн Перевод слова Salt pond — бассейн для выпаривания соли hatchery pond — нерестовый пруд finishing pond — нагульный пруд cooling pond — охлаждающий бассейн The little Pond ran dry. Маленький пруд высох. I met him against the Pond. Я встретил его у пруда. The Pond was alive with fish. Пруд ... Читать далее...
10. The Princess and the PeaOnce upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a princess; but she would have to be a real princess. He travelled all over the world to find one, but nowhere could he get what he wanted. There were princesses enough, but it was difficult to find out whether they were real ... Читать далее...
11. Ending a Bad DateI was on a date From hell. I agreed to go out with this guy who lives in the same apartment building as I do, but he’s turned out to be a real Creep. He was nice enough at the start of the date, but then he started drinking. Now he’s Drunk and I’m miserable. ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова handsomeHandsome — красивый, статный Перевод слова Handsome dog — большая сильная собака to grow handsome — похорошеть handsome woman — импозантная женщина My teacher is Handsome, strictly! Мой учитель красавчик, это уж точно! He was tall, dark and Handsome. Он был высоким, темноволосым и красивым. Handsome is as Handsome does. Судят по делам, а не ... Читать далее...
13. Biologist experimentThere was this biologist who was doing some experiments with frogs. He was measuring just how far frogs could jump. So he puts a frog on a line and says «Jump frog, jump!». The frog jumps 2 feet. He writes in his lab book: ‘Frog with 4 legs — jumps 2 feet’. Next he chops ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова princessPrincess — принцесса Перевод слова Princess of the blood — принцесса крови the Princess Royal — старшая дочь английского короля princess of the pavement — проститутка pineapple princess — гавайский гомосексуалист The Princess loves you to distraction. Принцесса любит вас до безумия. She went to the party disguised as a Princess. Она отправилась на маскарад ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова spellSpell — заклинание, чары; произносить или писать по буквам Перевод слова Magic spell — магическая формула under a spell — зачарованный, находящийся под обаянием to spell from death in battle — заговорить от смерти в бою How do you Spell your name? Как пишется ваша фамилия? What word do these letters Spell? Какое слово образуют ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы handsome is as handsome does[handsome is as handsome does] {informal} A person must act welland generously so that he will be truly worth respecting. — A proverb. Everyone thinks that Bon is a very handsome boy, but he is verymean too. Handsome is as handsome does. Compare: FINE FEATHERS DO NOTMAKE PINE BIRDS....
17. Значение идиомы little[little] See: A LITTLE, A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING, GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW, LITTLE FROG IN A BIG POND, MAKELITTLE OF, NOT A LITTLE, QUITE A LITTLE or QUITE A LITTLE BIT, THINKLITTLE OF, TWIST AROUND ONE’S LITTLE FINGER....
18. Перевод слова princePrince — принц, князь Перевод слова Crown prince — наследный принц foreign prince — суверен иностранного государства a prince charming — сказочный принц the prince of darkness — князь тьмы He is the Prince of architects. Он король среди архитекторов. The Prince was changed into a beggar. Принц стал нищим. The house that cradled Prince ... Читать далее...
19. A necessary conditionThere were three little boys visiting their grandparents. The oldest came out and asked his grandpa, «Can you make a sound like a frog, Grandpappy? Grandpa (being in a kind of ill mood) responds, «No, I don’t really want to make the sound of a frog now.» So, the second little boy comes out and ... Читать далее...
20. A woman walks into a pet storeA woman walks into a pet store wanting to buy a pet for her husband, but she finds all the pets are so so expensive. The woman says to the clerk at the counter, «I’m looking to buy a pet for my husband but I’m on a very short budget!.» «No worries,» replies the clerk. ... Читать далее...
21. These Chickens want BooksA pair of chickens walk up to the circulation desk at a public library and say, ‘Buk Buk BUK.’ The librarian decides that the chickens desire three books, and gives it to them…and the chickens leave shortly thereafter. Around midday, the two chickens return to the circulation desk quite vexed and say,’ Buk Buk BuKKOOK!’ ... Читать далее...
22. France JokesQ: Did you hear about the Frenchman who jumped into the river in Paris? A: He was declared to be in Seine. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова kissKiss — поцелуй Перевод слова Deep kiss — глубокий поцелуй, французский поцелуй to kiss the hare’s foot — поцеловать порог, опоздать to throw a kiss — послать воздушный поцелуй Give us a Kiss. Поцелуй меня. She Kissed him goodnight. Она поцеловала его на ночь. Kiss my ass! Поцелуй меня в задницу! Интересные факты KISS — ... Читать далее...
24. One day there was an indian chief who was constipatedOne day there was an indian chief who was constipated. he sent one of his warriors to the witch doctor to get some medicine. The warrior says «Big Chief, no shit». the doctor gave him 1 pill and told him that the chief should be fine tomorrow. The warrior went back to the chief and ... Читать далее...
25. Перевод слова evilEvil — зло, порок, злой Перевод слова Good and evil — добро и зло to lead a life of evil — вести порочную жизнь to root out evil — искоренять зло We must return good for Evil. Надо платить добром за зло. Of two Evils choose the less. Из двух зол выбирай меньшее. An Evil ... Читать далее...
26. Перевод слова independentIndependent — независимый Перевод слова Independent conclusion — самостоятельный вывод independent workman — частный ремесленник independent research — независимое исследование I can understand her wanting to live alone and be Independent. Я могу понять ее желание жить одной и быть независимой. She is a strong-minded, Independent woman. Она сильная, независимая женщина. I determined upon an ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы witch-hunt[witch-hunt] {n. phr.} A hysterical movement during which peopleare persecuted for having views considereddifferent or unpopular. During the McCarthy era many innocentAmericans were accused of being Communists, as Republican patriotismdeteriorated into a witch-hunt....
28. Forget your daughterWell the King’s daughter was into her mid twenties, and the king didn’t want his princess to be an old maid. The princess wasn’t the most beautiful of women, and wasn’t having any luck finding a suitable husband. The King finally decided to take matters into his own hand. He had flyers printed up and ... Читать далее...
29. St. Peter meets Mother Theresa at the Gates Of HeavenSt. Peter meets Mother Theresa at the Gates Of Heaven and says, «You were a good woman. I’m giving you a nice halo.» Mother Theresa is walking around Heaven when she sees Princess Di, and the Princess has a much bigger halo. Mother Theresa goes back to St. Peter and says, «St. Peter, I spent ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы rest assured[rest assured] {v. phr.} To be convinced; persuaded; certain andunworried. «Please rest assured,» he said seriously, «that I willkeep all of my promises.»...
31. A man was complaining to a friendA man was complaining to a friend. «I had it all. Money, a beautiful house, a BIG car, the love of a beautiful woman, then, POW! it was all gone!» «What happened?» asked the friend. «My wife found out.»...
32. I had it allA man complaining to a friend: «I had it all — money, a beautiful house, a big car, the love of a beautiful woman…then… pow! … it was all gone!» «What happened?» asked the friend. «Ahhhh… my wife found out…»...
33. A fair offerOne day this fellow noticed that a new couple had moved into the house next door. He was also quick to notice that the woman liked to sunbathe in the back yard, usually in a skimpy bikini that showed off a magnificent pair of breasts. He made it a point to water and trim his ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы kiss someone[kiss someone] or [something goodbye] {v. phr.} To lose or give upsomeone or something forever. «If you won’t marry Jane,» Peter saidto Tom, «you might as well kiss her goodbye.» People who bet on alosing horse at the races might as well kiss their money goodbye....
35. A lesson in ebonicsA sixth grade class is doing some spelling drills. The teacher asks Tommy if he can spell ‘before.’ He stands up and says, «Before, B-E-P-H-O-R.» The teacher says, «No, that’s wrong. Can anyone else spell before?» Another little boy stands up and says, «Before, B-E-F-O-O-R.» Again the teacher says, «No, that’s wrong.» The teacher asks, ... Читать далее...
36. Kiss meyeah!«Kiss me,» said the young lady urgently. «Please kiss me.» But the young man turned his head away, saying, «Of course not. How can I? I’m your own brother-in-law. Hell, we shouldn’t even be lying here making love.»...
37. Перевод идиомы rest assured, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: rest assured Перевод: быть уверенным Пример: You can rest assured that I will be at work early every morning this week. Можешь быть уверен, что на этой неделе я каждый день буду приходить на работу рано утром....
38. A group of Americans was touring IrelandA group of Americans was touring Ireland. One of the women in the group was a real curmudgeon, constantly complaining. The bus seats are uncomfortable. The food is terrible. It’s too hot. It’s too cold. The accommodations are awful. The group arrived at the site of the famous Blarney Stone. «Good luck will be followin’ ... Читать далее...
39. Watching Movie and TV FranchisesUrsula: Weren’t you watching this same movie yesterday? Ian: No, this is the Sequel. Yesterday, I watched Aims Pond. This is Aims Pond: Super Spy. Ursula: Wasn’t this originally a TV show? Ian: Actually, it was originally a Novel, which was Adapted into a Long-running TV show. Then, it was Turned into a Movie franchise. ... Читать далее...
40. The Royal FamilyТопик Королевская Семья будет интересен всем, кто начал изучать английский язык, ведь очень важно знать историю той страны, язык которой вы изучаете, это еще больше раскрывает все тонкости понравившегося языка. А Королевская Семья – это и есть часть истории Великобритании. At present the British royal family is headed by Queen Elizabeth. When the Queen was ... Читать далее...