Getting a Fresh Start

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1. Describing Symptoms to a DoctorDr. van Eyck: Good morning, I’m Dr. van Eyck. I understand that you’re not feeling well. Nico: That’s right, doctor. I’ve had a Stomachache for three days. The pain Comes and goes, but I also have Heartburn and I am feeling Bloated all the time. Dr. van Eyck: Well, let’s take a look. Have you ... Читать далее...
2. Перевод идиомы start over with a clean slate / start off with a clean slate, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: start over with a clean slate / start off with a clean slate Перевод: забыть о прошлом и начать все с начала Пример: The young man broke the law several times but he was able to start over with a clean slate when the judge decided that he would probably not do anything wrong ... Читать далее...
3. Перевод слова freshFresh — свежий, новый; прохлада Перевод слова Fresh tea — свежезаваренный чай fresh herring — свежая сельдь to begin a fresh chapter — начать новую главу the fresh of the morning — утренняя прохлада I went outdoors for some Fresh air. Я вышел на улицу подышать свежим воздухом. Fresh news with juicy bits! Свежие новости ... Читать далее...
4. Перевод слова startStart — начало, старт, отправление, начинать Перевод слова From start to finish — с начала до конца we shall make an early start for town — рано утром мы отправимся в город to start on a journey — отправиться в поездку when do I start? — когда мне приступить (к работе)? When can you Start? ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы fresh from[fresh from] {adj.} Recently returned from; experienced in. Tomwas fresh from two years in Paris and was very condescending inmatters pertaining to cuisine and wines....
6. Значение идиомы start out[start out] {v.} 1. To begin to go somewhere. Bill started outfor school on his bicycle. Art started out on a voyage around theworld. Compare: SET OUT. 2. To begin a career or life. Harrystarted out as an errand boy in a business office. We all startout in life as helpless infants. Syn.: START IN. ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы get on the stick[get on the stick] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To get moving; tostop being idle and to start working vigorously. All right, man, let’s get on the stick! Compare: ON THE BALL, GET OFF ONE’S TAIL....
8. Fresh out of business school, the young man answered a want adFresh out of business school, the young man answered a want ad for an accountant. Now he was being interviewed by a very nervous man who ran a small business that he had started himself. «I need someone with an accounting degree,» the man said. «But mainly, I’m looking for someone to do my worrying ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы running start[running start] {n. phr.} Good progress at the beginning. Theteam was off to a running start, having won the first two games. Contributions of $5000 before the drive began gave the charity fund arunning start. Compare: HEAD START....
10. Значение идиомы jack-rabbit start[jack-rabbit start] {n.}, {informal} A very sudden start from astill position; a very fast start from a stop. Bob made ajack-rabbit start when the traffic light turned green....
11. Значение идиомы head start[head start] {n.} 1. A beginning before someone; lead or advantageat the beginning. The other racers knew they couldn’t catch Don ifhe got too big a head start. Joe has a head start. He began tostudy earlier than we did. 2. A good beginning. Let’s get a headstart in painting the house by getting up ... Читать далее...
12. Planting a GardenJoni: Smell that! Giuseppe: Smell what? Joni: Smell that Fresh air. Aren’t you glad I got you to help me Plant this Garden? We’re going to have so much fun today. Giuseppe: Uh huh. I’m glad to help, but I don’t exactly have a Green thumb. Joni: That’s okay. As long as you can Tell ... Читать далее...
13. A Suspicious NeighborPatricia: What do you think of our new neighbor? Ray: I don’t know. I haven’t met him yet. Patricia: Me neither, but I think he’s a Shady character. Ray: Why do you think that? Patricia: Well, when he was moving in, I tried To shoot the breeze with him and he was Shifty. When I ... Читать далее...
14. Selling a BusinessAndy: I can’t believe you’re really Selling up. I thought you’d Stick it out for another year. Robin: Business has been slow for three years Running and I can’t Count on things To pick up anytime soon. I’m selling this business now before it’s completely Worthless. Andy: You should get a good price with all ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы start something[start something] {v. phr.}, {informal} To make trouble; cause aquarrel or fight. John is always starting something. Jack likesto play tricks on the other boys to start something. Compare: MAKESOMETHING OF....
16. 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...
17. Значение идиомы get a head start on[get a head start on] {v. phr.} To receive preliminary help orinstruction in a particular subject so that the recipient is in afavorable position compared to his or her peers. At our school, children get a head start on their reading ability thanks to a specialprogram....
18. Having Furniture DeliveredI was waiting patiently for the furniture store To deliver my new bed. I was given a Window of 1:00 to 4:00. At 4:50, the Delivery truck pulled up in front of my house. … Zuly: Hello. Danny: Hi! We’re from Reliable Furniture. We’re here to deliver your new bed. Zuly: I thought you’d never ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод идиомы be off to a bad start, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: be off to a bad start Перевод: начать что-либо при неблагоприятных, плохих условиях Пример: The production of the play was off to a bad start when the lights did not work. Из-за того, что потух свет, постановка пьесы началась не самым лучшим образом....
20. Значение идиомы start in[start in] {v.}, {informal} 1. To begin to do something; start. Fred started in weeding the garden. The family started in eatingsupper. Compare: GO AT. 2. To begin a career. Bob started in as anoffice boy and became president. 3. To give a first job to. Thebank started him in as a clerk....
21. Перевод идиомы from start to finish, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: from start to finish Перевод: от начала до конца Пример: The welcoming dinner was a great success from start to finish. Приветственный ужин был успешен от начала до конца....
22. Перевод идиомы start from scratch, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: start from scratch Перевод: начать с нуля, начать на пустом месте Пример: I lost all of my notes so I had to start from scratch with the project. Я потерял все свои записи, поэтому мне пришлось начать проект с нуля....
23. Having Furniture DeliveredI was waiting patiently for the furniture store To deliver my new bed. I was given a Window of 1:00 to 4:00. At 4:50, the Delivery truck pulled up in front of my house. … Zuly: Hello. Danny: Hi! We’re from Reliable Furniture. We’re here to deliver your new bed. Zuly: I thought you’d never ... Читать далее...
24. Borrow a sewing machine? Sacramento Public Library to start loaning more than booksSacramento Public Library patrons will soon be able to check out a variety of tools, technology and home appliances through a «Library of Things» program. Have you ever had the urge to play around with a music synthesizer or take a GoPro camera on an adventure, but didn’t want to own one? It may soon ... Читать далее...
25. Spring CleaningSpring cleaning is supposed to take place before summer, not after it. But, as usual, I Procrastinated and now I have to finally Get rid of all the Junk I’ve accumulated over the year. But now There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it-the cleaning must be done! I start in my bedroom. I ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы take by surprise[take by surprise] {v. phr.} 1. To appear in front of someonesuddenly or to suddenly discover him before he discovers you; comebefore is ready; appear before unexpectedly. The policeman took the burglar by surprise as he opened the window. When Mrs. Green’s dinner guests came half an hour early, they tookher by surprise. 2. To ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы start up[start up] {v.} 1. To begin operating, The driver started up themotor of the car. The engine started up with a roar. 2. To beginto play. The conductor waved his baton, and the bandstarted up. The orchestra started up a waltz. Compare: STRIKE UP.3. To rise or stand suddenly. When he heard the bell, he ... Читать далее...
28. Daily Chores on a FarmCesar: Rise and shine! It’s time to get to work. Karol: What?! It’s four o’clock in the morning. The sun isn’t even up yet. Cesar: You live on a Farm now. We have a lot of Chores to do before Sunup and we need to start doing them now. Karol: I’ll Milk the cows later. ... Читать далее...
29. The definition of a phallic symbolThis girl walks in to a doctors office and she asks «Whats a failic symbol? Doctor says «you’re kidding..» Girl says «no! I don’t know! Whats a failic symbol???» Doctor pulls his pants and underwear down and says «You see? This is a failic symbol!» Girl says «Oh! Its just like a penis, only smaller»...
30. Answering Machine MessagesI got two tickets to a Show at the last minute and I tried to find someone to go with me. First, I called Amanda. The phone Rang and rang and then her answering machine Picked up. «Hi, I’m not in right now. Leave me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon ... Читать далее...
31. Atlanta JokesSome quick thoughts… 1. Atlanta is comprised entirely of one way streets. The only way to get out of Downtown Atlanta is to turn around and start over when you reach Greenville, South Carolina. 2. All directions start with, «Go down Peachtree…» and include the phrase, «When you see the Waffle House…» 3. Peachtree Street ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод идиомы get the ball rolling / set the ball rolling / start the ball rolling, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get the ball rolling / set the ball rolling / start the ball rolling Перевод: начать действовать, запустить процесс Пример: If we start the ball rolling I’m sure the others will help us with this project. Если мы начнем действовать, я уверен, что другие помогут нам с проектом....
33. Перевод слова stickStick — палка; втыкать, вонзать; наклеивать Перевод слова To stick a spade into the earth — воткнуть лопату в землю to stick a nail into the wall — вбить гвоздь в стену fencing stick — фехтовальная палка to stick bills — расклеивать афиши He seized a Stick and struck at me. Он схватил палку и ... Читать далее...
34. America must start talking more about the weatherMark Twain once joked: «Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. » But with the onset of global warming, it is time for action. The scientific evidence is clear:manmade emissions — are harming our planet. Climate change will alter growing seasons, redistribute natural resources, lift sea levels and shift other fundamental ... Читать далее...
35. Doing Spring CleaningMalcolm: Do we really need to start doing Spring cleaning today? Lorna: We really should. The Drapes need to be washed, the walls need to be Wiped down, and the Attic needs Cleaning out. And we really should clean the Upholstery on the sofa and dining chairs. Malcolm: That’s a lot of work for two ... Читать далее...
36. Change is always for the better — Перемены всегда к лучшемуA change is an act or result of something becoming different. It can be also a fact of a situation, a place or an experience being different from what is usual and therefore likely to be interesting, enjoyable, etc. «Chocolat» is a film that is one of the brightest illustrations for an act of change. ... Читать далее...
37. The minister of a small congregation was about to start his sermonThe minister of a small congregation was about to start his sermon when he noticed a young woman in the front row, wearing a tight dress with her boobs almost hanging out. He couldn’t concentrate on his message to the flock, so he dismissed the service and asked to speak to the woman after everyone ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы clean slate[clean slate] {n. phr.} A record of nothing but good conduct, without any errors or bad deeds; past acts that are all good without any bad ones. Johnny was sent to the principal for whispering. He had a clean slate so the principal did not punish him. Mary stayed after school for a week, and ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы clean[clean] See: COME CLEAN, KEEP ONE’S NOSE CLEAN, MAKE A CLEAN BREAST OF, NEW BROOM SWEEPS CLEAN, TAKE TO ONE’S HEELS, also SHOW A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS....
40. Перевод слова guessGuess — гадать, догадываться, предполагать Перевод слова Scientific guess — научное предположение guess who did it! — догадайтесь, кто это сделал! I can guess your answer — я предвижу ваш ответ We may only Guess when it all began. Можно только догадываться, когда все это началось. I’d Guess she is thirty-something. Ей, наверное, немного за ... Читать далее...