Having Doubts About Getting Married

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1. Shopping for UnderwearKerry: We’re almost done with the shopping. We just need some Underwear for you and some Unmentionables for me. Russell: It’s perfectly acceptable for women to buy men’s underwear, but do I have to go into the Lingerie store? All of the women in the store laugh at me. Kerry: No, they don’t. I just ... Читать далее...
2. Making Soups and StewsCharlotte: Mmm, something smells good. Mohamed: Hey, put down that Lid! Charlotte: Sorry, I just wanted to see what you’re making. Mohamed: I’m making chicken Soup. Charlotte: I’m really in the mood for a Hearty stew. There’s nothing more Appetizing on a cold day than a good stew. Mohamed: Right, well, this is a simple ... Читать далее...
3. Shopping for UnderwearKerry: We’re almost done with the shopping. We just need some Underwear for you and some Unmentionables for me. Russell: It’s perfectly acceptable for women to buy men’s underwear, but do I have to go into the Lingerie store? All of the women in the store laugh at me. Kerry: No, they don’t. I just ... Читать далее...
4. Eating a School LunchChris: 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 ... Читать далее...
5. Rejecting Newer TechnologyDarlene: 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 ... Читать далее...
6. Getting marriedJacob age 85, and Rebecca age 79 are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding and on the way go past a drugstore. Jacob suggests that they go in. He addresses the man behind the counter: «Are you the owner?» The pharmacist answers, «Yes.» Jacob: ... Читать далее...
7. Paying for CollegeChris: 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 ... Читать далее...
8. Understanding Interest RatesKerry: I need to take out a small business loan and I’m trying to figure out what the Interest rate would be. Do you understand this stuff? Oscar: If it’s the same as a Mortgage loan, then I think I understand it In general terms. The interest rate would be the percentage of the amount ... Читать далее...
9. Bush fans v. Kerry fansThere’s a teacher in a small Texas town. She asks her class how many of them are Bush fans. Not really knowing what a Bush fan is, but wanting to be liked by the teacher, all the kids raise their hands except one boy — Johnny. The teacher asks Johnny why he has decided to ... Читать далее...
10. Значение идиомы foot[foot] See: AT ONE’S FEET, COLD FEET, DEAD ON ONE’S FEET, DRAGONE’S FEET, FROM HEAD TO FOOT, GET OFF ON THE WRONG FOOT, GET ONE’SFEET WET, HAND AND FOOT, KEEP ONE’S FEET, KNOCK OFF ONE’S FEET, LANDON ONE’S FEET, LET GRASS GROW UNDER ONE’S FEET, ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE, ON FOOT, ON ONE’S FEET, ... Читать далее...
11. Getting Shocking NewsKarla: 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 ... Читать далее...
12. A business man from New York decided to quit his jobA business man from New York decided to quit his job and buy a 200 acre spread in Montana. One day while out riding his horse, he came across another man on horseback. The man told him he was his next door neighbor and he was having a get-together the coming weekend. He said: I ... Читать далее...
13. Значение идиомы land on one’s feet[land on one’s feet] also [land on both feet] {v. phr.}, {informal}To get yourself out of trouble without damage or injury and sometimeswith a gain; be successful no matter what happens. No matter whattrouble he gets into, he always seems to land on his feet. Marylost her first job because she was always late to ... Читать далее...
14. Gauging the Doneness of MeatChris: 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 ... Читать далее...
15. Being Socially PopularRosa: Has the mail come yet? Grant: We didn’t get any mail today. Rosa: Damn it! Grant: What’s the matter? Rosa: I’m waiting for an invitation from Joanna to her birthday party. I heard that she’s having a big Bash and it’s going to be the party of the season. Grant: You’re Worked up over ... Читать далее...
16. An old man of 70 married a young girl of 18An old man of 70 married a young girl of 18. When they got into bed the night after the wedding, he held up three fingers. «Oh honey», said the young nymph, «Does that mean we’re going to do it three times?» «No», said the old man, «It means you can take your pick.»...
17. This redneck gets married, but on his wedding nightThis redneck gets married, but on his wedding night he doesn’t know what to do. He’s fumbling around for a while, but finally his wife gets fed up and says, «Jeb, ya big idiot! Yer s’pposed to take that thing you play with and put it where I pee!» …So he got his bowling bowl ... Читать далее...
18. When I stopped the bus to pick up little five year old ChrisWhen 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?» ... Читать далее...
19. Перевод сленгового выражения cold feet, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: cold feet Перевод: утрата храбрости, смелости; страх Пример: Lisa wanted to jump off the high diving board, but she got cold feet once she got up there. Лиза хотела спрыгнуть с высокой вышки, но когда она туда забралась, ей не хватило смелости. The investors got cold feet and called the deal off. Инвесторы ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы get one’s feet wet[get one’s feet wet] {v. phr.}, {informal} To begin; do somethingfor the first time. The party was at Bill’s house and when Ruth andI got there the party had already started. «Jump right in and don’t beafraid to get your feet wet,» said Bill. «It’s not hard to danceonce you get your feet wet,» said ... Читать далее...
21. Charlotte BronteCharlotte Bronte was born in 1816 in a small English town. Charlotte and her sisters, Emily and Ann, had a very hard life, from early childhood they knew poverty and very hard work. Charlotte received her education at an orphanage (which she described in her novel Jane Eyre). After that she worked as a governess ... Читать далее...
22. Jake is 85, and he gets married to a 16-year-oldJake is 85, and he gets married to a 16-year-old. He walks into the local bar when he gets back from his honeymoon, and all the guys want to hear about his wedding night. Jake says, «Well, when we got to the hotel, my youngest son carried me up the stairs, undressed me, and lifted ... Читать далее...
23. Перевод слова weddingWedding — свадьба Перевод слова Church wedding — венчание members of the wedding — гости на свадьбе penny wedding — свадьба, устраиваемая гостями в складчину When is the Wedding to be? Когда будет свадьба? It’s a video of our Wedding. Это видео нашей свадьбы. He suddenly appeared at the Wedding. Он появился на свадьбе неожиданно....
24. A middle aged man and woman fall in love, and decide to get marriedA middle aged man and woman fall in love, and decide to get married. On their wedding night they settle into the bridal suite and the bride says to her new groom, «Please be gentle… I am still a virgin.» The startled groom says «How can that be? You’ve been married twice…» The bride responds… ... Читать далее...
25. This one New Yorker married himself a southern galThis one New Yorker married himself a southern gal and brought her to the big city for the first time. When they first arrived he got them a hotel room and as they were laying in bed she looked over in the corner and saw a discarded condom, «Oh yuck!!» she proclaimed as she ponted ... Читать далее...
26. Getting in to See a Busy DoctorMonique: Ugh! Jurgen: What’s the matter? Monique: My GP referred me to a Specialist for my back problems, but she doesn’t have any Openings for eight weeks! I’m Waitlisted in case there’s a Cancellation, but if there isn’t one, I’ll have To endure this pain for at least another eight weeks. Jurgen: Can’t you just ... Читать далее...
27. Значение идиомы cold feet[cold feet] {n. phr.}, {informal} A loss of courage or nerve; a failure or loss of confidence in yourself. Ralph was going to ask Mary to dance with him but he got cold feet and didn’t....
28. Wedding preparation guidelinesAnnouncement: It is the responsibility of the bride’s family to announce the wedding in the local newspaper. The announcement should include: A photograph of the bride (A high school yearbook picture is acceptable); Name of the groom, education completed by both bride and groom (do not include elementary school, unless that was the terminal degree.); ... Читать далее...
29. A couple gets married, and thirty years later they’reA couple gets married, and thirty years later they’re in the same hotel, in the same room. She takes off all her clothes, lies back on the bed, and spreads her legs. Her husband starts to cry. She says, «What’s the matter?» He says, «Thirty years ago I couldn’t wait to eat it. Now it ... Читать далее...
30. Planning a WeddingSeamus: What’s that? Cathy: It’s a planning book for our Wedding. Seamus: We aren’t getting married for a year and a half. Cathy: I know, but there are so many things to plan. We have to book the Hall far in advance, you know, and once we Set the date, we have to send out ... Читать далее...
31. Перевод слова entireEntire — полный, целый Перевод слова The entire country — вся страна the entire world — целый мир, весь свет entire contract — неделимый договор Have you drunk the Entire bottle? Вы выпили всю бутылку? He willed his Entire estate to her. Он завещал ей все свое состояние. The war affected an Entire generation of ... Читать далее...
32. Перевод идиомы get cold feet, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get cold feet Перевод: струсить, не решиться, потерять уверенность в себе (обычно в последний момент) Пример: The student got cold feet and cancelled his plans to go to China. В последний момент студент струсил, и отменил свои планы по поездке в Китай....
33. AVOID SOCIAL BLUNDERS WITH THESE HELPFUL WEDDING HINTSAVOID SOCIAL BLUNDERS WITH THESE HELPFUL WEDDING HINTS: — Livestock usually is a poor choice for a wedding gift. — Is it okay to bring a date to a wedding? Not if you are the groom. — When dancing, never remove undergarments; no matter how hot it is. — Kissing the bride for more than ... Читать далее...
34. Значение идиомы catch cold[catch cold] {v. phr.} 1. or [take cold] To get a common cold-weather sickness that causes a running nose, sneezing, and sometimes sore throat and fever or other symptoms. Don’t get your feet wet or you’ll catch cold. 2. {informal} To catch unprepared or not ready for a question or unexpected happening. I had not ... Читать далее...
35. 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»...
36. Значение идиомы on one’s feet[on one’s feet] {adv. phr.} 1. Standing or walking; not sitting orlying down; up. Before the teacher finished asking the question, George was on his feet ready to answer it. In a busy gasolinestation, the attendant is on his feet all day. Compare: TO ONE’SFEET. Contrast: OFF ONE’S FEET. 2. Recovering; getting better fromsickness or ... Читать далее...
37. Перевод слова partyParty — тусовка, вечеринка; партия Перевод слова A ruling party — правящая партия an opposition party — партия в оппозиции costume party — карнавал pleasure party — увеселительная прогулка He was life of the Party. Он был душой общества. The Party was ace. Вечеринка была первоклассной. He won me to his Party. Он убедил меня ... Читать далее...
38. Ending a Business RelationshipJerry: Who’s going To break the news to Tech Experts? Camila: You mean about Pulling the plug on using their services? Jerry: Yeah, the Contract we signed with them last year is almost up, and as we decided last month, we’ll be going with another company. Camila: I think we should Hold off on telling ... Читать далее...
39. A young married womanA young married woman was discussing her sex life with a girlfriend. The girlfriend asked, «Do you talk to your husband when you’re making love?» She thought about it a minute then said, «Well, no. But I could. I mean he has a cell phone and all now.»...
40. Feeling EmbarrassedLois: Please don’t Embarrass me at the party tonight. Roger: Me, embarrass you? I’d never do that. Lois: You have, though, more than once. Roger: Name one. Lois: At the Johnsons’ party, you danced on the table while singing “I Am Woman”! Roger: I was being The life of the party. Everybody thought it was ... Читать далее...