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1. Talking About TimeJuanita: What time is it? Chuck: It’s A quarter to 12. Why? Juanita: At Noon, on the dot, I’m supposed to meet James. Chuck: On the dot? What if you don’t get there until a few minutes Past four? Will you turn into a pumpkin? Juanita: Knock it off. I have good reason to be ... Читать далее...
2. Exercising at the GymJae: Hi, are you done with this Weight machine? Sally: Yeah, I am. I was just Trying it out. I think I must be doing something wrong. My Muscles are Aching already. Jae: Maybe I can help. I’ve been working out on these machines for a few months, so I’m pretty used to them. Sally: ... Читать далее...
3. Fake two dollar billOn my way home from the second job I’ve taken for the extra holiday cash I need, I stopped at Taco Bell for a quick bite to eat. In my wallet is a $50 bill and a $2 bill. That is all of the cash I have on my person. I figure that with a ... Читать далее...
4. Asking for Clarification in a Business MeetingI was Negotiating a contract with a new business Partner, and we had a meeting to Clarify the Terms. Bill: If I understand the terms correctly, the length of the contract would be one year with a one-year Option. Is that correct? Ms. Samuels: Do you mean The contract for equipment rental or the one ... Читать далее...
5. A Practical JokeJoey: I’ve had it! I’m not going to Take it anymore. Rachel: What’s the matter? Joey: I’m sick and tired of Being the butt of Chandler’s Practical jokes. One of these days, he’s really going to get someone hurt. Rachel: Oh, no. What has he done now? Joey: I went back to my office after ... Читать далее...
6. The Bachelor DietMonday Breakfast — Who can eat Breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth Lunch — Send your secretary out for six «gutbombers» — those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chilli, a soft drink and have ... Читать далее...
7. The bachelor’s dietBachelor’s Diet MONDAY: BREAKFAST — Who can eat breakfast on a Monday? Swallow some toothpaste while brushing your teeth LUNCH — Send your secretary out for six «gutbombers» those little hamburgers that used to cost a dime but now cost sixty five cents. Also order French fries, a bowl of chili, a soft drink and ... Читать далее...
8. Pop and Jazz MusicAbby: Hey, what are you listening to? Bill: Right now I’m listening to the Foo Fighters’ latest Album. There are some really good Tracks on this CD, including their new Single. Abby: Let me see Your iPod for a minute. It looks like you’ve got a Ton of good stuff Loaded up. I like Gwen ... Читать далее...
9. Types of WorkI 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. ... Читать далее...
10. Paycheck DeductionsBill: It’s about time! I’ve been waiting for my first Paycheck and now it’s finally here. I’m ready to party this weekend! Whoa! Carol: What’s the matter? Bill: What happened to all my money? The amount of this check is a lot less than I expected it to be. Carol: Yeah, my first paycheck was ... Читать далее...
11. Two law partners leave their office and go to lunchTwo law partners leave their office and go to lunch. In the middle of lunch the junior partner slaps his forehead. «Damn,» he says. «I forgot to lock the office safe before we left.» His partner replies » What are you worried about? We’re both here.»...
12. Money LaunderingSusanna: What’s going on in the office next door? I heard that the police Shut down their business. Clark: You heard right. The cops had long Suspected that the business operating out of that office wasn’t Legit. Susanna: Not legit? Clark: Yeah, it was a Front for Money laundering. The So-called services it offered were ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова spreadSpread — распространение, рост, увеличение Перевод слова The spread of an elastic material — растяжимость эластичного материала to spread concrete — распределять бетон to spread discord — сеять вражду He Spread his arms wide. Он широко раскинул руки. The bird Spread its wings. Птица расправила крылья. Spread the toast thinly with jam. Намажьте поджаренный хлеб ... Читать далее...
14. Перевод слова trainingTraining — воспитание, обучение Перевод слова Character training — формирование характера military training — военная подготовка vocational training — профессиональное обучение training centre — учебный центр We have an in-house Training unit. У нас есть собственный учебный центр. He fractured his right leg during Training. Он сломал свою правую ногу на тренировке. We devote five ... Читать далее...
15. Getting a School Class ScheduleCarlos: Did you get your Class schedule? Marianne: Yeah. You? Carlos: Yeah. Let’s see if we have any classes together. I have PE with Mr. Lopez and Social studies with Ms. Walters. How about you? Marianne: I have PE with Ms. Schwartz and social studies with Ms. Eng. Who do you have for Geography? I’m ... Читать далее...
16. Dealing with Website HackersValerie: You’ll never guess what happened over the weekend. Bill: What? Valerie: Our website was attacked by Hackers, and nobody could Access it. Bill: You’re kidding! What did they do? Valerie: They got access to our Server and Embedded some Malicious code that caused the site to be redirected to their own website. Bill: But ... Читать далее...
17. Differences in Male and Female FriendshipsLauren: Did you see what Stephanie was wearing? She looked like a wet dog! Quentin: Why do women do that? Lauren: Do what? Quentin: Why do women Put other women down? Is it to make themselves feel Superior? Lauren: It was only a joke. I Didn’t mean anything by it. Quentin: Do you really think ... Читать далее...
18. New Year’s PartyI walked into the office and saw Rob with his Head down on his desk. I Tapped him on the shoulder. Christy: You look like you had a good New Year’s. Rob: Yeah, too good. I’m trying To catch up on sleep. Christy: Oh yeah? What did you do? Rob: I went to a New ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы sit on one’s hands[sit on one’s hands] {v. phr.}, {informal} To do nothing; fail orrefuse to do anything. We asked Bill for help with our project, buthe sat on his hands....
20. Перевод слова funnyFunny — забавный, смешной, странный Перевод слова Funny story — анекдот, смешная история extremely funny — чрезвычайно смешной, уморительный funny face — забавный вид That’s one Funny boy. Он очень забавный. What’s that Funny smell? Что за странный запах? I see this as diabolically Funny. По-моему, это ужасно смешно....
21. Значение идиомы clean hands[clean hands] {n. phr.}, {slang} Freedom from guilt or dishonesty; innocence. John grew up in a bad neighborhood, but he grew up with clean hands. There was much proof against Bill, but he swore he had clean hands....
22. Bad Manners at a Business LunchYolanda: I will never invite George to another business lunch with Clients again! Sunan: Why, what happened? Yolanda: George has the worst Manners of anyone I know. First of all, he was ten minutes late. And as soon as he sat down, his cell phone rang and he answered it! Sunan: Maybe it was an ... Читать далее...
23. Get-Rich-Quick SchemesBill: What are you watching? Susan: I’m watching a really interesting TV program. It’s about how to make a lot of money quickly and easily. Bill: Are you watching an Infomercial? Those things are Scams! You should know better than To fall for some Get-rich-quick scheme. Susan: This isn’t a scam. This program is about ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод слова inviteInvite — приглашать, призывать Перевод слова To invite bids — приглашать к торгам to invite a disaster — накликать беду to invite attention — привлекать внимание The hour Invites. Время зовет. I’m afraid I wasn’t Invited. Я боюсь, что я не была приглашена. I visited their house once, but they’ve never Invited me back. Я ... Читать далее...
25. Traveling Off-SeasonKavita: What I wouldn’t give to Get away for a little vacation! Bill: Me, too, but we can’t Afford it. Kavita: Oh, I don’t know. It’s Off-season in a lot of popular places right now, so it may be Doable. Bill: Maybe. We’d have to find some pretty Deep discounts. There is a big advantage ... Читать далее...
26. Working for an Impossible BossMr. Mann: Why are all these people Milling around doing no work? Laura! You’re In charge when I’m out of the office and you’re Incompetent! Laura: Mr. Mann, we need to talk in private. Let’s go into your office. Mr. Mann: What is this about? Laura: Mr. Mann, I’ve tried to do my job the ... Читать далее...
27. He is a very Smart DogI went to the cinema the other day and in the front row was an old man and with him was his dog. It was a sad funny kind of film, you know the type. In the sad part, the dog cried his eyes out, and in the funny part, the dog laughed its head ... Читать далее...
28. Horses at the RaceA champion jockey is about to enter an important race on a new horse. The horse’s trainer meets him before the race and says, »All you have to remember with this horse is that every time you approach a jump, you have to shout, ‘ALLLLEEE OOOP!’ really loudly in the horse’s ear. Providing you do ... Читать далее...
29. Dealing in the Black MarketJasinda: Was that your friend Mitch? Thomas: Yeah, he and I had lunch today to talk about some business opportunities. Jasinda: What Line of work Is he in? Thomas: Well, I guess you could say he’s in the Import/export business. Jasinda: Hmm…Why are you being so Shifty? Isn’t his business On the up and up? ... Читать далее...
30. TeamworkJeff: So, does that sound okay with you? Lucy: What? Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t hear what you said. Jeff: You seem Preoccupied today. What’s up? Lucy: Oh, it’s this guy I know from this class I’m taking. His name is Richard. I think I’ve mentioned him before. Jeff: Yeah, sure, the guy you’re working ... Читать далее...
31. TraditionsA man and a woman got married, and he told her : » since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод идиомы lose one’s touch (with someone or something), значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: lose one’s touch (with someone or something) Перевод: потерять хватку; потерять способность руководить, управлять кем-либо или чем-либо Пример: I think that the horse trainer is losing her touch with the horses that she is training. Мне кажется, что тренер лошадей теряет способность управлять лошадьми, которых она тренирует....
33. Bill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf gameBill and Bob met at the club for their weekly golf game. And for the third week in a row, it was raining too hard to play. Bill: Well, Bob, what do you want to do now? Bob: Darts? Bill: Nah. Bob: Shoot some pool? Bill: Nah. Bob: Cards? Bill: Nah. Hey, I’ve got an ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы dirty one’s hands[dirty one’s hands] or [soil one’s hands] {v. phr.} To lower or hurt one’s character or good name; do a bad or shameful thing. The teacher warned the children not to dirty their hands by cheating in the examination. I would not soil my hands by going with bad people and doing bad things....
35. Asking for Information About a CoworkerAmina: What’s the Lowdown on the new guy? Earl: Which new guy? Amina: You know, the cute one. Fill me in. Is he single? Earl: I don’t know. I have no idea. Amina: You’re working with him side-by-side and you haven’t Gleaned any personal information about him? Earl: We talk about work. It’s not my ... Читать далее...
36. Adopting a ChildScott: Hi, I thought I’d stop by to pick up those chairs I wanted to borrow. Roberta: Oh, sure. Here they are. Scott: What are you doing? Roberta: I’m looking through the material we got on Adoption. Scott: Are you and Robert thinking about adopting a child? Roberta: Yeah, we are. We’ve been thinking about ... Читать далее...
37. George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard IGeorge Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard I Never walk down the hall without a document in your hands. People with documents in their hands look like hardworking employees heading for important meetings. People with nothing in their hands look like they’re heading for the cafeteria. People with a newspaper in their hand look like they’re ... Читать далее...
38. Being SuedAlly: Hello, Ally McNeal. Jerry: Ally, this is Jerry Mason. I need to talk to you right away. We’re Being sued and we’ve just Been served. This is one of those times I wish we had In-house counsel. Ally: Jerry, you know that our firm will do its best To represent you, as we’ve done ... Читать далее...
39. Mary came back from lunch to find that all the girlsMary came back from lunch to find that all the girls in the office had removed their clothes and were lying on the floor naked. She lost no time in taking off her dress and joining them, but as soon as she laid down the girl on her right hissed, «Turn over, Mary — this ... Читать далее...
40. Значение идиомы on one’s hands[on one’s hands] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In your care orresponsibility; that you must do something about. Mrs. Blake lefther five children with me while she shopped. I could not get anythingdone with the children on my hands. After everyone bought ticketsto the dance, the club treasurer had over $100 on his hands. Theelectricity went ... Читать далее...