Getting Your Pocket Picked

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1. Getting Your Pocket PickedLenny: Wait a second. Where is my Wallet? Anita: It’s not in your back pocket? Lenny: No, it’s in none of my pockets. My Pocket’s been picked! Anita: It must have happened when our attention was Diverted by those boys fighting over there. Lenny: I should have been paying more attention in a busy market ... Читать далее...
2. Значение идиомы pick a pocket[pick a pocket] {v. phr.} To steal by removing from the pocket ofanother. While in the train, somebody picked his pocket and tookthe last dollar he had....
3. Перевод слова pocketPocket — карман; карманный, портативный Перевод слова His money burns a hole in his pocket — деньги жгут ему карман pocket calculator — карманный калькулятор pocket dictionary — карманный словарь I have a hole in my Pocket. У меня дыра в кармане. She put the key in her Pocket. Она положила ключи в карман. He ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы burn a hole in one’s pocket[burn a hole in one’s pocket] {v. phr.} To make you want to buy something; be likely to be quickly spent. Money burns a hole in Linda’s pocket. The silver dollar that Don got for his birthday was burning a hole in his pocket, and Don hurried to a dime store....
5. Значение идиомы out of one’s pocket[out of one’s pocket] {adv. phr.} Having sustained a financialloss; poorer by a said amount. The show was so bad that, besideshaving a lousy time, I was also $35 out of my pocket....
6. Значение идиомы line one’s pockets[line one’s pockets] also [line one’s purse] {v. phr.}, {informal}To get a lot of money unfairly; get rich by being dishonest. Thepoliceman lined his pockets by taking bribes. The inspector linedhis pockets by permitting contractors to use poor building materials. Compare: FEATHER ONE’S NEST....
7. Getting Ready to GoI guess I’m just like everybody else. I Could do withouT Mondays. On the weekend, I can Kick back and relax, but I Dread going back to work when the weekend is over. This morning was particularly Hectic. On Weeknights, I set my Alarm for 7 a. m. That’s what I did last night. But, ... Читать далее...
8. David Copperfield tricks robbersDavid Copperfield has magically escaped getting robbed. The 49-year-old illusionist was walking with two female assistants to their tour bus after his show Sunday at a performing arts center when four teens pulled up in a black car, a police report said. Two armed robbers allegedly got out of the car and demanded the group’s ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод идиомы money burns a hole in someone’s pocket, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: money burns a hole in someone’s pocket Перевод: деньги жгут карман; деньги у кого-либо, которые не лежат подолгу; деньги, которые тратятся сразу, как получаются Пример: If money burns a hole in your pocket, you never have any for emergencies. Если деньги у вас не задерживаются, у вас никогда их не будет на крайние нужды....
10. Paddy was picked up on a rape chargePaddy was picked up on a rape charge. He was placed in a lineup with ten other fellows and the accusing woman was escorted into the room. Paddy jumped forward, and screamed «That’s her! That’s her! I’d recognize her anywhere!»...
11. A fellow picked up a girl in a bar and took her home with himA fellow picked up a girl in a bar and took her home with him. After some preliminary drinks and talk, they got undressed, climbed into bed and generally got organized for a leg over. After a few minutes, the girl started laughing. The fellow asked her what she found so amusing. «Your organ,» she ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова pursePurse — дамская сумочка; кошелек, мошна Перевод слова The public purse — казна to have a common purse — нести расходы сообща to snap a purse shut — захлопнуть кошелек purse topfull of gold — кошелек, полный золота I locked the door and dropped the keys in my Purse. Я заперла дверь и бросила ключи ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова walletWallet — бумажник, кошелек Перевод слова The fatness of your wallet — толщина вашего кошелька cardboard wallet — картонный футляр leather wallet — кожаный бумажник Someone snitched my Wallet! Кто-то стащил мой кошелек! Oh nuts! I forgot my Wallet. Вот черт! Я кошелек забыл. Don’t leave home without your Wallet. Не выходи из дома без ... Читать далее...
14. Значение идиомы out-of-pocket expenses[out-of-pocket expenses] {n. phr.} Expenses one has to pay foroneself, not the company that sends one on a given assignment, such astips for waiters, cab drivers, etc. Luckily, my out-of-pocketexpenses didn’t amount to more than $15....
15. His And Hers ATMsHIS: 1. Pull up to ATM 2. Insert card 3. Enter PIN number and account 4. Take cash, card and receipt HER: 1. Pull up to ATM 2. Check makeup in rearview mirror 3. Shut off engine 4. Put keys in purse 5. Get out of car because you’re too far from machine 6. Hunt ... Читать далее...
16. Dining with a FoodieI invited my friend Nick to try a new restaurant with me. This restaurant was The latest thing, and since Nick was a Foodie, I thought he would Have an interesting take on the meal. … Anita: So, what did you think of the first course? Nick: I thought it was Passable. Anita: Just passable? ... Читать далее...
17. Карманные деньги/ Pocket MoneyНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Pocket Money Карманные деньги The majority of schoolchildren today get pocket money. It’s due to the fact that modern parents have less time to consider their children’s needs. They eagerly give them pocket money to solve this contradiction. The question is whether this method is useful and how ... Читать далее...
18. Describing Video QualityAmelia: I wish we had hired a professional Videographer to film it instead of asking your friend Lenny to do it. Victor: This video isn’t so bad. The Production quality isn’t the best, but he did a pretty good job. Amelia: It’s not bad if you like your video Out-of-focus. There are no Transitions between ... Читать далее...
19. 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...
20. The most evil thing«Cash, check or charge?» I asked after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet I notice a remote control for a television set in her purse. «Do you always carry your TV remote?» I asked. «No,» she replied. «But my husband refused to come shopping with me, so I ... Читать далее...
21. Humor about Ireland 2Barty and Dunny met in a pub and discussed the illness of a friend named Hogan. «Poor Micheal Hogan! Faith, I’m afraid he’s goin’ to die.» «Shure, an’ why would he be dyin’?» asked the other. «Ah, he’s gotten so thin. You’re thin enough, and I’m thin — but by my soul, Micheal Hogan is ... 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. Drinking too muchA man sat down at a bar, looked into his shirt pocket, and ordered a double scotch. A few minutes later, the man again peeked into his pocket and ordered another double. This routine was followed for some time, until after looking into his pocket, he told the bartender that he’s had enough. The bartender ... Читать далее...
24. A blonde with two red ears went to her doctorA blonde with two red ears went to her doctor. The doctor asked her what had happened to her ears and she answered, «I was ironing a shirt and the phone rang — but instead of picking up the phone I accidentally picked up the iron and stuck it to my ear.» «Oh Dear!» the ... Читать далее...
25. And Badly-Behaved ChildrenJosephine: Hello. Ray: Hi, Josephine, it’s Ray. We have a meeting today at 10 a. m. and I was wondering if you would mind if I brought my kids with me. Their babysitter didn’t show up. Josephine: Oh, sure. That’s no problem. Your children are so Well-behaved. Even at their age, they have Impeccable manners. ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы purse strings[purse strings] {n.} Care or control of money. Dad holds thepurse strings in our family. The treasurer refused to let go ofthe club’s purse strings....
27. Значение идиомы boys will be boys[boys will be boys] Boys are only children and must sometimes get into mischief or trouble or behave too roughly. Boys will be boys and make a lot of noise, so John’s mother told him and his friends to play in the park instead of the back yard....
28. Перевод идиомы at it again, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: at it again Перевод: снова что-либо делать Пример: The two boys were at it again. We could hear them fighting. Два мальчика опять взялись за старое. Мы слышали, как они дрались....
29. Перевод слова waitWait — ждать, дожидаться, откладывать Перевод слова To wait orders — ждать распоряжений wait until he comes — дождитесь его прихода that work will have to wait — эту работу придется отложить Hey, Wait a minute! Эй, подождите минутку! Wait for the rain to pass. Подожди, пока пройдет дождь. I’ll Wait in the car. Я ... Читать далее...
30. A blonde walked into a doctor’s office with a hole in her handA blonde walked into a doctor’s office with a hole in her hand. The doctor told her that he had to report all gunshot wounds, and this was an obvious gunshot wound, so would she please explain how it happened? The blonde said, «Well, to be honest with you, I was trying to commit suicide, ... Читать далее...
31. Towards and AwayOne day many years ago, a fisherman’s wife blessed her husband with twin sons. They loved the children very much, but couldn’t think of what to name their children. Finally, after several days, the fisherman said, «Let’s not decide on names right now. If we wait a little while, the names will simply occur to ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод слова attentionAttention — внимание, внимательность Перевод слова To attract attention — привлекать внимание he is all attention — он весь внимание to deserve attention — заслуживать внимания I pay no Attention to hearsay. Я не обращаю внимания на слухи. Lift your head up and pay Attention. Подними голову и внимательно слушай. I am all Attention. Я ... Читать далее...
33. A man entered a restaurant and sat at the only open tableA man entered a restaurant and sat at the only open table. As he sat down, he knocked the spoon off the table with his elbow. A nearby waiter reached into his shirt pocket, pulled out a clean spoon, and set it on the table. The diner was impressed, and asked, «Do all the waiters ... Читать далее...
34. Mr. Richman has 3daughtersMr. Richman has 3daughters. Their names are nobody, somebody and crazy. One day nobody and somebody are fighting over a fake eyebrow. Then crazy when to the policeman and she said»Nobody and Somebody are fighting» Then the policeman look at her then he said «What are you talking about?» Then she said again «Nobody and ... Читать далее...
35. What would you do if you had a condum with a holeWhat would you do if you had a condum with a hole in it in one pocket, and a rattle snake in the other pocket? I don’t know either, but I do know that I wouldn’t screw with either one of them....
36. Значение идиомы pick over[pick over] {v.} To select the best of; look at and take what isgood from; choose from. She picked the apples over and threw outthe bad ones. We hurried to the big sale, but we were late andeverything had already been picked over....
37. Two ears burnedA guy burned two ears… so they were asking him at the hospital how it happened. He said, «I was ironing my clothing and the phone rang… so instead of the phone I picked up the iron and burned my ear…» «But how the heck did you burn the other ear?» The doctor asked. «How ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы put off[put off] {v.} 1. {informal} To cause confusion in; embarrass;displease. I was rather put off by the shamelessness of hisproposal. The man’s slovenliness put me off. 2. To wait and have at a later time; postpone. They put off the picnicbecause of the rain. 3. To make wait; turn aside. Whenhe asked her to name ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы pick up[pick up] {v.} 1. To take up; lift. During the morning Mrs. Carter picked up sticks in the yard. 2. {informal} To pay for someoneelse. After lunch, in the restaurant, Uncle Bob picked up thecheck. 3. To take on or away; receive; get. At the next corner thebus stopped and picked up three people. 4. ... Читать далее...
40. Getting MuggedVanessa: Stop thief! Police Officer: What happened? Vanessa: I just got Mugged. That guy stole my Purse, Jewelry, camera – all of my Valuables! Police Officer: Were you wearing Flashy jewelry and carrying an expensive camera? Those are big Enticements for muggers. Vanessa: I didn’t have anything on that was flashy and I was Minding ... Читать далее...