Giving Compliments

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1. Перевод идиомы fish for compliments, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: fish for compliments Перевод: напрашиваться на комплименты, вести себя так, чтобы получить комплимент Пример: Emma, you know you don’t look fat in that dress. Are you fishing for compliments? Эмма, ты же знаешь, что это платье тебя не полнит. Ты что, напрашиваешься на комплименты?...
2. Мини-диалоги “Говорим и принимаем комплименты” (Giving and receiving compliments) 1. – Wow! Your house looks fantastic now! I really like what you have done with it. – Oh, thanks. I’m pleased to hear that. – You have good taste in furniture. It’s so stylish! – Well. We chose the furniture with my husband. 2. – This is incredible food! You are one of the […]...
3. Suggesting a Nightcap Brittany: [Slurring her speech] I had a really nice time. Tri: I’m glad to hear it. It was nice of Marie To set us up. Brittany: Yeah, she told me that you would be my Soul mate, and she was right! You’re Dreamy… Tri: Uh…well, thanks. It was really nice meeting you, but I’d better […]...
4. Who keeps saying those things A man walked in to a bar after a long day at work. As he began to drink his beer, he heard a voice say seductively “You’ve got great hair!” The man looked around but couldn’t see where the voice was coming from, so he went back to his beer. A minute later, he heard […]...
5. Giving Someone Your Recommendation Jimmy: My cousin Sal said that he Put in an application for a job here. Suzanne: Yeah, that’s right. Jimmy: Well? Suzanne: Well, what? Jimmy: Are you going To hire him? Suzanne: I’m not sure. He doesn’t have any experience and he didn’t provide any References. Jimmy: I can Vouch for him. Sal is Solid. […]...
6. Going to Happy Hour Gary: Hey, over here. I’m glad you could make it. This place has a great Happy hour. Let me get the waitress, Brenda, so we can order our drinks. Shanise: Hi, Gary. You sound like a Regular. Do you come here a lot? Gary: Yeah, I like Stopping by on my way home Now and […]...
7. Going on a Diet Decima: My Scale at home can’t be right. I Weighed myself this morning and I’ve Gained another five pounds since last month! Sebastian: You’re not the only one. My pants are feeling tight and it’s getting harder to see my feet! Decima: Okay, I’m making a decision right here, right now. I’m going on a […]...
8. Giving Warnings and Cautions Brett: Hi, Mom. Come in. Welcome to my new place. My roommates aren’t here right now or I’d introduce you. Mom: Hi, dear. This is…uh…nice. Brett: It is, isn’t it? I know you were a little worried about me Moving out and into a house with five roommates. But as you can see, this is […]...
9. Asking for and Giving Instructions The supervisor at my work asked me the other day to Help out one of the new employees. She needs some basic Orientation on how to Login to our network. So I made an appointment with her to come to my Cubicle for a little training session. Jeff: Hi, Lucy, how are you Settling in? […]...
10. Ending a Bad Date I 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. […]...
11. Small Talk at a Business Lunch James: Hello, are you Muriel Douglas? Muriel: Yes, and You must be James. It’s nice to meet you At long last. James: Yes, you too. Thanks for agreeing to meet with us about the new account. My Associate, Susan Kim, Should be here any minute. Would you like something to drink while we’re waiting? Muriel: […]...
12. Значение идиомы best bib and tucker [best bib and tucker] or [Sunday best] or [Sunday go-to-meeting clothes] {n. phr.}, {informal} Best clothes or outfit of clothing. The cowboy got all dressed up in his best bib and tucker to go to the dance. Mary went to the party in her Sunday best and made a hit with the boys. Compare: GLAD […]...
13. Being Rich and Poor Lynn: I’ve been trying to help Monica find an apartment, but it’s impossible to find anything Affordable on this side of town and near her work. The only thing that’s within her Budget would require a 50-minute Commute each way! Santiago: I know. It’s become really ridiculous. I’m reading an article about how the Income […]...
14. Перевод слова apartment Apartment – квартира, апартаменты, жилище Перевод слова Dusky apartment – плохо освещенная комната next-door apartment – соседняя квартира private apartment – частная квартира They busted the Apartment. Они совершили налет на квартиру. Our Apartment is below theirs. Наша квартира находится ниже их. She lives in a small Apartment. Она живет в маленькой квартирке....
15. Moving Out of a Home [A knock on door.] Andre: Hello. Is anyone here? Ellie: Yes, can I help you? Andre: I saw your door open and I just wanted to make sure everything was okay. Did you just Move in? Ellie: No, I’m Moving out. As you can see, I’m doing Last-minute packing. I think I’ve used up 10 […]...
16. A gent spots a nice looking gal in a bar A gent spots a nice looking gal in a bar goes up and starts small talk. Seeing that she didn’t back off, he asked her name. “Carmen,” she replied. “That’s a nice name,” he said warming up the conversation, “Who named you, your mother?” “No, I named myself, she answered. “Oh, that’s interesting, why Carmen?” […]...
17. Getting Rid of Bugs and Rodents Apartment Manager: This is the one-bedroom apartment we have for rent. Let me show you around. Sherin: Wait! Did you see that? It looked like a Mouse or a Rat. Apartment Manager: There aren’t any Rodents or any other Vermin in this Apartment complex. I make sure of that. Sherin: Are you sure? Apartment Manager: […]...
18. Describing Distances and Giving Directions Daniella: Could you tell where I can find a drugstore? Hotel clerk: Sure. There’s one Up the street near the Corner of Selma and Main. If you get to Abreu Avenue, you’ve Gone too far. It’s Set back from the street so it’s a little hard to find. Daniella: Oh, that’s okay. I’ll keep an […]...
19. Перевод слова Sunday Sunday – Воскресенье Перевод слова To stay over until Sunday – остаться до воскресенья of a Sunday – по воскресеньям Sunday school – воскресная школа We like to walk every Sunday. Нам нравится гулять каждое воскресенье. My birthday falls on Sunday. Мой день рождения попадает на воскресенье. Brian had an MRI taken Sunday. Брайану сделали […]...
20. Значение идиомы drink like a fish [drink like a fish] {v. phr.} To drink in great quantities; to be addicted to alcohol. John is a nice guy but, unfortunately, he drinks like a fish....
21. Перевод слова beer Beer – пиво Перевод слова Ginger beer – имбирное пиво to brew beer – варить пиво beer bust – пивное сборище I’d like a Beer now! Мне бы пива сейчас! He drank a jar of Beer. Он выпил банку пива. I’ll have a Beer, please. Мне пива, пожалуйста....
22. Meeting an Out of Town Friend Lucy: Hey Jeff, Have you met my friend? Jeff: No, I don’t think I have. Lucy: Well, this is my Oldest and best friend, Marlene. She’s visiting From out of town. Jeff: Hi, I’m Jeff. Marlene: Hi, iT’s nice meeting you. Jeff: How long do you plan to be in town? Marlene: I’m here for […]...
23. A young man took a girl out to dinner and a show A young man took a girl out to dinner and a show. They got along very well, and when he asked her if she would like to come up to his apartment for a drink she agreed. After they were at the apartment a while, he asked if he could give her an old fashioned […]...
24. A story with a moral While they were taking up the collection, John leaned forward and said, “Hey, Marie, how about you and me go to dinner next Friday?” “Why Yes, John, that would be nice,” said Marie. Well, John couldn’t believe his luck. All week long he polished up his car, and on Friday he picked up Marie and […]...
25. Перевод слова glad Glad – довольный, радостный, веселый Перевод слова I’m glad to hear it – рад это слышать glad I wasn’t there – рад, что меня там не было glad countenance – веселое лицо I am so Glad to see you. Я так рад тебя видеть. What a warm, Glad summer! Какое теплое приятное лето! I was […]...
26. Corporate Gift-Giving Michelle: Why did I get Stuck with buying Corporate gifts for our clients this year? Just because I’m a woman doesn’t mean I’m good at buying gifts. Rafiq: It’s not because you’re a woman. It’s because you’re the most Junior employee of the company. I had the job three years ago when I started working […]...
27. Renting an Apartment Heather: Hi, are you the Apartment manager? I saw the Vacancy sign outside and I’m looking for an apartment. Sam: Yes, I’m Sam. We have one Unit available right now. When are you looking To move in? Heather: The Lease on my apartment Is up soon, so I’d like to move in The first of […]...
28. The definition of a phallic symbol This 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”...
29. Перевод слова minute Minute – минута; мелкий Перевод слова Minute hand – минутная стрелка in a minute – скоро, прямо сейчас to measure very minute changes of temperature – измерять малейшие изменения температуры minute particles of dust – мельчайшие частицы пыли I’ll be back in a Minute. Я вернусь через минуту. Hey, wait a Minute! Эй, подождите минутку! […]...
30. Giving Awards and Congratulations Part of my job as school principal is to hand out Awards and Scholarships to students. We recently had a Ceremony To do just that. _________ Principal: Miguel, I want To commend you for your work this year and Congratulate you for winning the science award. It is Well deserved. The Recipient of this year’s […]...
31. Describing Shapes and Sizes Carson: Your apartment is going to look fabulous once I’m finished Decorating it! Brooke: I really appreciate you taking the time to help me choose some furniture, but I’d really like to keep the look Conservative and traditional. Carson: Nonsense! You have a fabulous new apartment and I’m going to help you Make the most […]...
32. Giving Bribes to Children for Good Behavior Camille: No, you can’t have a new bike if you get an “A” on the test. You should study because you want to do well in school. We’ll talk about it when I get home tonight. Kids! Aaron: What’s the matter? Camille: My kids won’t do anything without an Incentive. I know it’s my own […]...
33. Types of Work I got a call yesterday from Amy, a co-worker from the office. She and I work in the same Department. We’ve had lunch at work a few times but I really didn’t know her that well. I was really glad she called. Kevin: Hello. Amy: Hi, Could I speak to Kevin? Kevin: This is Kevin. […]...
34. The blind date had not been all that great and The blind date hadn’t been all that great and she was relieved the evening was finally over. At her apartment door, he suddenly said “Hey! You wanna see my underwear?” Before she could respond, he had dropped his pants, right there in the hall, revealing that he wasn’t wearing any. She glanced down and said, […]...
35. Saintly Naivete I’ve never been much on fashion, but got quite a few compliments on a new sports jacket I wore to work one day. My secretary asked me where I got it and I told her that it was a surprise from my wife. I went home early yesterday, and there it was, on the back […]...
36. Being Persuasive Sylvia: How would you like to take my sister, Donna, to the movies this weekend? You’d be doing me a Favor. Joon: Why? What’s wrong with her? Sylvia: Nothing is wrong with her! She just broke up with her boyfriend of four years and she’s Down in the dumps. She’s Shy, so I thought I’d […]...
37. Перевод слова drink Drink – пить, напиток Перевод слова Long drink – стакан пива in drink – пьяный; в пьяном виде to drink air – жадно глотать воздух Oh for a Drink! Ах, как хочется пить! I need a Drink. Мне надо выпить. I owe you a Drink. Я должен тебе выпивку....
38. Working as an Intern Jonas: How’s your new job? Crystal: It’s not a job Exactly. It’s an Internship. Jonas: Oh, so you’re working as somebody’s Lackey and getting paid a Pittance. Crystal: No, not exactly. I’m doing a lot of Scut work and I’m not getting paid a lot, but I’m getting very valuable On-the-job experience. Jonas: Sure you […]...
39. IMPORTANT NEWS TO ALL GUYS THAT GO OUT TO CLUBS OR BARS Men, be more alert and cautious when getting a drink offer from girl. Good girls out there, please forward this message to your guy friends. Girlfriends, take heed!! There is a new drug that is in liquid form. The drug is now being used by female sexual predators at parties to induce their male victims […]...
40. Giving CPR Joyce: Lie down on the floor. Steve: Why? Joyce: I have to practice for my CPR exam tomorrow. I’m taking it so I can get my CPR Certification. Lie down please. Steve: Okay, okay. Now what do I do? Joyce: You just lie there and pretend to be Unresponsive, like you’re in Cardiac arrest. Okay, […]...