From rescuer to rescued: Doctor and paramedic save each other’s lives 30 years apart

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1. Перевод идиомы up in years / advanced in years / along in years / on in years, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: up in years / advanced in years / along in years / on in years Перевод: старый, пожилой Пример: Although our grandparents are up in years they still have much energy. Хоть наши дедушка и бабушка уже пожилые, они все еще полны энергии....
2. Meet Temar Boggs, rescuer of a kidnapped little girl Temar Boggs is a 15-year-old student who lives in Lancaster, Pa. He loves playing sports, hanging out with friends, skateboarding and biking. Add “being a hero” to the list. Temar was having an average summer day on July 11: he helped a neighbor move her couch, and then settled in to hang out with some […]...
3. Getting Shocking News Karla: You look like you’ve had a Shock. Chris: Yeah, that phone call Threw me for a loop. My ex-girlfriend is Pregnant and she wants me to take a Paternity test. Karla: Wow, that’s quite a Bombshell. Are you going to do it? Chris: Of course. If the baby is Biologically mine, I want to […]...
4. Preparing to Travel Shannon: It looks like you’re ready for your trip. You must be Psyched. Ignacio: Yeah, I am. I’m almost ready. I’ve gone to the post office and filled out a form so they’ll Hold my mail while I’m gone. Shannon: I could pick up your mail for you. Ignacio: Thanks, but it’ll just be easier […]...
5. How does physics save lives? One day our professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask “Why do we have to learn this stuff?” “To save lives.” the professor responded quickly and continued the lecture. A few minutes later, the same student spoke up again. “So how does physics save lives?” he persisted. “It […]...
6. Значение идиомы save the day [save the day] {v. phr.} To bring about victory or success, especially when defeat is likely. The forest fire was nearly out ofcontrol when suddenly it rained heavily and saved the day. Theteam was behind, but at the last minute Sam saved the day with atouchdown....
7. Having Doubts About Getting Married Charlotte: What are you doing in here? The entire Wedding party is looking for you. Chris: Yeah, I know. Charlotte: Well, what’s the matter? You’re not getting Cold feet, are you? Chris: That’s just it. I’m really having Doubts about getting married. What am I doing here? I think I’m about to make the biggest […]...
8. Значение идиомы save one’s neck [save one’s neck] or [save one’s skin] {v. phr.}, {slang} To savefrom danger or trouble. The fighter planes saved our skins whilethe army was landing from the ships. Betty saved Tim’s neck bytyping his report for him; without her help he could not have finishedon time....
9. Speaking to a Baby or Young Child My sister had to go out of town for a couple of days and I offered To look after her 18-month-old Twins. It wasn’t long before I realized that I was Over my head! … Colleen: Okay, you two, it’s time to go Beddy-bye. Baby: No! Colleen: Yes, let’s get your Jammies on. You can […]...
10. Paying for College Chris: Which colleges are you applying to? Marcella: None. I can’t afford to go to college. Even if I lived at home, Tuition, fees, and books are just too expensive. Chris: You could apply for Financial aid. Marcella: I don’t want to get a bunch of Loans and be In debt for the next 10 […]...
11. Michael Jackson and the doctor Michael Jackson and the doctor are walking out of the delivery room after his wife gives birth to their son. Michael says, “How long before we can have sex?” The doctor says, “At least wait until he’s walking.”...
12. Jack goes to the doctor and says Jack goes to the doctor and says “Doc I’m having trouble getting my penis erect, can you help me?” After a complete examination the doctor tells Jack, “Well the problem is that the muscles around the base of your penis are damaged. There’s really nothing I can do for you unless you’re willing to try […]...
13. Значение идиомы save up [save up] {v. phr.} To put away for future use; keep as savings;save. John was saving up for a new bicycle. Mary saved uppieces of cloth to make a quilt....
14. Gauging the Doneness of Meat Chris: How do you like your Steak? Ruth: Well done. I don’t like any pink showing and I don’t mind if it’s a little Charred. Chris: I’ll cook it the way you want it, but it’ll be dry and Tough. Ruth: Yes, but a longer Cooking time kills Foodborne illnesses. I don’t want to eat […]...
15. Diver Has Visited The Same Friendly Fish For 25 Years Beneath the surface of Japan’s Tateyama Bay stands a shrine called a torii, sacred to the Shinto religion. But more than being a place of spiritual importance, the underwater site is host to something else that’s remarkable – a unique friendship between a man and a fish. For more than two decades, a local diver […]...
16. The Divorce Surge Is Over, but the Myth Lives On Cumulative share of marriages ending in divorce. Divorce rates increased in the 1970s and 1980s, but in the last 20 years they have dropped. When Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin “consciously uncoupled” this year, ABC News said it was the latest example of the out-of-control divorce rate, “50 percent and climbing.” When Fox News anchors […]...
17. When I stopped the bus to pick up little five year old Chris When I stopped the bus to pick up little five year old Chris for preschool, I noticed an older woman hugging him as he left the house. “Is that your grandmother?” I asked Chris when he boarded. “Yes,” Chris said. “She’s come to visit us for Christmas.” “How nice,” I said. “Where does she live?” […]...
18. For three years, the young attorney had been taking his For three years, the young attorney had been taking his brief vacations at this country inn. The last time he’d finally managed an affair with the innkeeper’s daughter. Looking forward to an exciting few days, he dragged his suitcase up the stairs of the inn, then stopped short. There sat his lover with an infant […]...
19. Перевод идиомы save the day, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: save the day Перевод: принести удачу или успех (когда весьма вероятно поражение) Пример: The player saved the day for his team when he played his best game of the season. Этот игрок спас свою команду, когда сыграл свой лучший матч сезона....
20. Перевод слова orange Orange – апельсин; оранжевый Перевод слова Orange ribbon – оранжевая лента orange grove – апельсиновая роща to squeeze an orange – выжимать сок из апельсина Cut the Orange in half. Разрежьте апельсин пополам. Peel and section the Orange. Очистите от кожуры и разделите апельсин на дольки. The Orange curtains clash with the red furniture. Эти […]...
21. Значение идиомы along in years [along in years] or [on in years] {adj. phr.} Elderly; growing old. As Grandfather got on in years, he became quiet and thoughtful. Our dog isn’t very playful because it is getting on in years....
22. Rejecting Newer Technology Darlene: Thanks for agreeing to take a look at my computer. It’s been Acting up lately. Chris: Sure, I don’t mind. Is this it? Darlene: Yeah. Chris: How long have you had this computer? It looks like it belongs in the Ice age. Darlene: I admit it’s a little Dated. I must be one of […]...
23. 8-year-old boy rescues 6 relatives from fire, dies trying to save 7th In his final moments, 8-year-old Tyler Doohan managed to rescue six people – including two younger children – from a burning mobile home in upstate New York, authorities said. A last-ditch effort, however, to save his disabled grandfather cost the boy his life. His body was found next to his grandfather, whom Tyler considered a […]...
24. Hero cat saves baby from freezing to death Eat your heart out, Lassie! Masha, a long-haired tabby cat, saved the life of a baby abandoned in the streets of Russia – after she climbed into the box he was discarded in and kept him warm, health officials said. “The baby had only been outside for a few hours and thanks to Masha… he […]...
25. Eating a School Lunch Chris: What are you doing? Let’s get into the hot Lunch line. Sybil: See this Lunchbox? My mom made me Brown-bag it today. She says that the lunches served at school aren’t Nutritious enough. Chris: That Sucks. What did she make you? Sybil: A salad. Chris: Oh, Gross. I really feel sorry for you. What […]...
26. Being Rescued Irma: Do you really think we’ll Be rescued? It’s been six hours and I’m Losing hope. Bert: It’s hard to say. I’m sure Search and rescue teams are looking for us as we speak. Irma: But what if they don’t come In time? We didn’t bring any Provisions and we’re almost out of water. Bert: […]...
27. Перевод слова county County – графство, округ Перевод слова Home counties – шесть графств, окружающих Лондон county fair – сельская ярмарка county office – окружная контора The river traverses the County. Река пересекает округ. Texas is divided into 254 Counties. Техас разделен на 254 округа. He was locked up in the County jail. Он был заключен в тюрьму […]...
28. The young lady entered the doctor’s office carrying an infant The young lady entered the doctor’s office carrying an infant. “Doctor,” she explained, “the baby seems to be ailing. Instead of gaining weight, he lost three ounces this week.” The medic examined the child and then started to squeeze the girl’s breasts. He then unbuttoned her blouse, removed the bra and began powerfully sucking on […]...
29. Man cuts open truck to save kitten A hitchhiking feline in Florida has a 50-year-old truck owner to thank for her unusual rescue. Errand Frazier of Vero Beach wasn’t quite sure what to do at first when he heard purring coming from his Chevy pickup, parked outside his house in late May. He couldn’t see anything and wasn’t sure exactly where it […]...
30. Значение идиомы save face [save face] {v. phr.} To save your good reputation, popularity, ordignity when something has happened or may happen to hurt you; hidesomething that may cause you shame. The policeman was caughtaccepting a bribe; he tried to save face by claiming it was money owedto him. Bill would not play in the game because he knew […]...
31. Driving a Company Car Michael: Shall we? Robin: Oh, this is nice. Did you get a new car? Michael: No, this is a Company car. Getting to drive one is one of the Perks of my new job. Robin: Does your new position Call for a lot of driving? Michael: It does. As the Regional supervisor, I have To […]...
32. A couple married forty years were revisiting the A couple married forty years were revisiting the same places they went to on their honeymoon. Driving through the secluded countryside, they passed a ranch with a tall deer fence running along the road. The woman said, “Sweetheart, let’s do the same thing we did here forty years ago.” The guy stopped the car. His […]...
33. Mrs. Ogden went to her doctor and said Mrs. Ogden went to her doctor and said “Please give me a prescription for the Pill.” “I don’t think you need the Pill at your age.” “It relaxes me.” “But you know the ‘purpose’ of the Pill. It’s not for relaxing,” exclaimed the physician. “I know,” said Mrs Ogden, “but my daughter dates, and every […]...
34. World’s oldest man, a Holocaust survivor in Israel, to celebrate bar mitzvah 100 years late JERUSALEM (JTA) – The world’s oldest man, 113-year-old Yisrael Kristal, a Holocaust survivor living in Israel, will celebrate his bar mitzvah. Kristal’s daughter, Shulimath Kristal Kuperstoch, told the DPA news agency that about 100 family members will gather in Kristal’s home city of Haifa in the coming weeks to mark the rite. “We will bless […]...
35. Methods for Quitting Smoking Lisa: This is it. I’m Quitting smoking for good. Michael: Good for you. Are you going Cold turkey? Lisa: No, I tried that, but it didn’t work. I Craved cigarettes too much. Michael: How about Nicotine gum? Have you tried that? Lisa: Yes, but I didn’t like the Side effects. It Irritated my Throat. Michael: […]...
36. Ed and Ted met for the first time in twenty years Ed and Ted met for the first time in twenty years. “So, how’s life been for you?” Ed asked. “Not too good,” Ted replied. “My first wife died of cancer, my second wife turned out to be a lesbian and ran off with another woman and took all our savings, my son’s in prison for […]...
37. Перевод идиомы get on in years, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: get on in years Перевод: стареть Пример: My uncle is getting on in years and is not very healthy. Мой дядя стареет и у него не все в порядке со здоровьем....
38. Перевод идиомы donkey’s years, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: donkey’s years Идиома: donkey’s years разг. Перевод: много лет, долгое время Пример: I’ve known him for donkey’s years. Я знаю его уже много лет....
39. Asking About Jobs I was at the store The other day. I saw a former co-worker, Michael, across the room. He used to work at my company until he quit a few months ago to start a new job as a Public relations officer at Missouri University. It’s a job he’s been Working toward For years. He wasn’t […]...
40. Hero Uncle Wrestles 7 Foot Bull Shark To Save Boy’s Severed Arm On the 6th of July, 2001, a young boy’s uncle came to the rescue in a way that captured headlines across America. 8-year old Jesse Arbogast, was having his final swim of the day after an enjoyable family trip to Langdon Beach, Florida. It was dusk, the light was slowly fading as the boy played […]...