Hints and Innuendo

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1. Hints and Innuendo Roberta: You know, my birthday is Coming up. John: Yeah, I know. What are you Getting at? Roberta: Nothing. I was just thinking that it’s kind of an important birthday, a major birthday. John: Yes, I know. Spit it out. What are you Driving at? Roberta: I was just thinking that some people might not […]...
2. Adopting a Child Scott: 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 […]...
3. A Territorial Dispute Roberta: So this is McQuillanland! Eli: Well, that depends on whom you ask. This area has been under Territorial dispute since 1963. Roberta: Who else Claims it? Eli: Its neighbor, Tseland. Tseland Annexed it after the brief war in 1963, but McQuillanland refuses To recognize The change in Boundaries. Roberta: I didn’t know that. Eli: […]...
4. Значение идиомы read one’s mind [read one’s mind] {v. phr.} To know what someone else is thinking. I have known John so long that I can read his mind. – [mindreader] {n.} That’s exactly what I was going to say. You must be amind reader! Compare: READ LIKE A BOOK....
5. Company Profiles Roberta: What are you working on? Lee: Oh, I’m writing the Company profiles for the businesses participating in the meeting next month. Do you have a minute to give me some Feedback? Roberta: Sure, what do you have So far? Lee: I’ve started to write the ones for Lundrun and Max Electronics. This is what […]...
6. Значение идиомы speak one’s mind [speak one’s mind] {v. phr.} To say openly what you think; giveadvice that may not be liked. John thought it was wrong to keepGeorge out of the club and he spoke his mind about it. Compare: SOUNDOFF....
7. Books in my life (2) В топике Книги в моей жизни (2) я рассказываю о том, что я привык к книгам с самого раннего детства, а когда я научился читать, мне нравились книги про животных, природу, детей. Став старше, я стал читать много книг о путешествиях, а сейчас я полюбил книги о науке. Книги играют очень важную роль в моей […]...
8. Waiting For Exam Results Joel: Did it come? Susanne: No, it’s not in today’s mail. Why do I bother, anyway? I know it’s a Foregone conclusion. I’ve Failed. Joel: That’s Bull! I know you Passed. You’re just On tenterhooks waiting around for the results to arrive and you’re Psyching yourself out. Susanne: No, I’m not. Joel: Don’t you remember […]...
9. Значение идиомы mind [mind] See: CROSS ONE’S MIND or PASS THROUGH ONE’S MIND, GIVE APIECE OF ONE’S MIND, HALF A MIND, IN MIND, IN ONE’S MIND’S EYE, MAKEUP ONE’S MIND, NEVER MIND, ON ONE’S MIND, OUT OF ONE’S HEAD or OUT OFONE’S MIND, PUT IN MIND OF, READ ONE’S MIND....
10. My Birthday I was born on the 22nd of March. Birthday is a very remarkable day for me. It is spring and the weather is fine. In the morning my parents come to my room to wake me singing “Happy Birthday, dear Andy”. They give me the presents. I like to get them very much. Most people […]...
11. Перевод идиомы take a hint / take the hint, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: take a hint / take the hint Перевод: понять намек Пример: The man is unable to take a hint and does not notice when people are angry at him. Этот человек совершенно не понимает намеков, и не замечает, когда на него злятся....
12. Why I Fired My Secretary I woke up early, feeling depressed because it was my birthday, and I thought, “I’m another year older,” but decided to make the best of it. So I showered and shaved, knowing when I went down to breakfast my wife would greet me with a big kiss and say, “Happy birthday, dear.” All smiles, I […]...
13. Getting a Bad Reputation Lance: Did you see Kim at the party last Saturday? Paulina: Yeah, I saw her. Why? Lance: She was wearing a Skimpy dress and all of the men were Leering at her all night. I used to think she was a Nice girl. Isn’t she worried that she’ll get a Reputation? Paulina: A reputation for […]...
14. Experiencing Dread Brianna: Are you still here? I thought you left ages ago. Viktor: There’s no rush. I’m thinking of Postponing until tomorrow. Brianna: Why? Viktor: I feel a sense of Foreboding. I have a Sneaking suspicion that things aren’t going to go well. Brianna: Under the circumstances, I can understand your Reluctance, but it’s like Ripping […]...
15. Traditions A 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 […]...
16. Перевод слова nickel Nickel – никель; монета в 5 центов Перевод слова Nickel note – банкнота в пять долларов nickel allergen – аллерген никелевой руды nickel-silicon bronze – кремненикелевая бронза sheet nickel – листовой никель nickel nurser – скупец, скряга American divisional coins include the dime and the Nickel. К американским разменным монетам относятся монеты в 5 и […]...
17. Значение идиомы take a hint [take a hint] {v. phr.} To understand an allusion or a suggestionand behave accordingly. “I don’t like people who smoke,” she said.”Can’t you take a hint and either quit smoking or seeing me?”...
18. Eating at a Casual Restaurant Russell: Why aren’t you eating? Is there Something the matter with your food? Nadia: No, the food is fine. Russell: What’s wrong? Nadia: I’m not sure How to put this. I really like going to Diners and Hole in the walls with you, and I love Mom and pop restaurants as much as you do. […]...
19. A Birthday Party My sister called me at the Last minute to help her with my nephew’s birthday party. She was feeling really sick and couldn’t get out of bed. I’d never given a children’s party before, but how hard could it be? Well, I found out. First, I had to go to the Party supply store To […]...
20. Значение идиомы boggle the mind [boggle the mind] {v. phr.}, {informal} To stop the rational thinking process by virtue of being too fantastic or incredible. It boggles the mind that John should have been inside a flying saucer!...
21. Перевод слова hint Hint – намек, наводка, совет Перевод слова To take a hint – понять намек hints on housekeeping – советы домашним хозяйкам he hinted that he would like to be invited – он дал понять, что хочет, чтобы его пригласили What are you Hinting at? На что ты намекаешь? She dropped a Hint that she would […]...
22. Save the dead rabbit A man was driving along the highway, and saw a rabbit hopping across the middle of the road. He swerved to avoid hitting the rabbit, but unfortunately the rabbit jumped in front of the car and was hit. The driver, being a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulled over to the side […]...
23. Hair spray A man was driving along the highway, and saw a rabbit hopping across the middle of the road. He swerved to avoid hitting the rabbit, but unfortunately the rabbit jumped in front of the car and was hit. The driver, being a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulled over to the side […]...
24. Woman is on a bus A woman got on a bus holding a baby. The bus driver said: “That’s the ugliest baby I’ve ever seen.” In a huff, the woman slammed her fare into the fare box and took an aisle seat near the rear of the bus. The man seated next to her sensed that she was agitated and […]...
25. Dating hints for men There are lots of ways to ruin a date. Here are a few things NOT to say on a date… I really don’t like this restaurant that much, but I wanted to use this 2-for-1 coupon before it expired. I refuse to get cable. That’s how they keep tabs on you. I used to come […]...
26. Значение идиомы read one like a book [read one like a book] {v. phr.}, {informal} To understand someonecompletely; know what he will think or do at any time. John’sgirlfriend could read him like a book. Compare: READ ONE’S MIND....
27. Значение идиомы cross one’s mind [cross one’s mind] or [pass through one’s mind] {v. phr.} To be a sudden or passing thought; be thought of by someone; come to your mind; occur to you. At first Bob was puzzled by Virginia’s waving, but then it crossed his mind that she was trying to tell him something. When Jane did not […]...
28. A man is driving down the road for a long period of time A man is driving down the road for a long period of time. During his travel, he sees a priest with a gas can hitch hiking, so he gladly picks him up he says,”Normally father, i dont pick up hitch hikers. You seem like a man of dignity so i thought id make an exception. […]...
29. Books in Our Life (2) We can’t imagine our life without books. They play a very important part in our life. Books are our friends. We meet them when we are very small and can’t read, but we remember our mother read them for us. We learn very much from books. Books educate people in different spheres of life. They […]...
30. Good Advice I Came across some good advice while reading this week. If you’re like me, you spend most of your time thinking about all of the things that are on your “to-do‚” list and you try to figure out how you’re going to do them all. Or, sometimes, I think about things that have already happened. […]...
31. Appearance В топике Внешность автор делится своими мыслями о том, как привлекательная внешность влияет на судьбу человека. Всегда ли красота приносит счастье? Или лучше постараться стать интересным человеком, ведь только такие люди – привлекательны всегда. How important is it for you to be attractive? Although everyone wants to be good looking, do you think beautiful people […]...
32. Cop wants an excuse A man was driving home late one afternoon, and he was driving above the speed limit. He notices a police car with its red lights on in his rear view mirror. He thinks “I can outrun this guy,” so he floors it and the race is on. The cars are racing down the highway – […]...
33. Improving Your Looks Leo: Where have you been? Mai: I’ve been meeting with an Agent. You know I’ve wanted to pursue a career in acting for a long time, but today I actually met with a real agent. She thinks I have Potential. Leo: Is she going To sign you? Mai: She might. She suggested a few improvements […]...
34. Значение идиомы go to the trouble [go to the trouble] or [take the trouble] {v. phr.} To make troubleor extra work for yourself; bother. John told Mr. Brown not to goto the trouble of driving him home. Since your aunt took thetrouble to get you a nice birthday present, the least you can do is tothank her. Compare: PUT OUT....
35. Billy Gates writes Santa Dear Santa, How are you doing? I hope you’ve had a successful year and have come up with a lot of interesting toys. It’s really neat how you’re able to do that year after year. I guess that’s how you stay number one in the Christmas presents business business. Actually, I admire the way you […]...
36. Magic and Illusions Patricia: This is the best Magic show I’ve ever seen. Have you ever seen so many amazing Magic tricks in your life? They’re Blowing my mind! Sergio: They’re all just Illusions. It’s nothing but Smoke and mirrors. Patricia: I don’t know how you can say that. We’ve seen some really impressive Sleight of hand tricks […]...
37. NPR Pulled a Brilliant April Fools’ Prank On People Who Don’t Read “Why doesn’t America read anymore?” NPR asked on Tuesday. “We totally do, NPR. Shut up. We read all the time. We’re reading your article right now!” Facebook commenters screeched. But they didn’t read the article. If they had, they would’ve seen this: Eventually, some commenters began to catch on and spoil the joke, but the […]...
38. Значение идиомы double nickel [double nickel] {adv.}, {slang}, {citizen’s band radio jargon} The nationally enforced speed limit on some highways – 55 MPH. We’d better go double nickel on this stretch, partner; there’s a bear in the air....
39. Customs and traditions of english speaking countries Топик Обычаи и традиции англоязычных стран рассказывает о том, как бережно англичане относятся к своим традициям и, зная об этом, вы лучше узнаете британцев. Самый почитаемый праздник в Великобритании – это Рождество. Самая главная традиция этого праздника – дарить подарки, и не только родственникам, но и коллегам по работе. Вторая традиция – посылать поздравительные открытки. […]...
40. Paying Airline Fees Justine: So that’s the plan. We drive to San Francisco, then to Portland, then to Seattle, and then to Vancouver. Howie: What? Why are we driving to Vancouver instead of flying? Justine: Haven’t you noticed all of the Fees the airlines are Tacking on these days? First, there were the fuel Surcharges and now, there […]...