Honesty is the best policy

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1. Пословица / поговорка honesty is the best policy – перевод и значение, пример использования Пословица / поговорка: honesty is the best policy Перевод: честность – лучшая политика; лучше всегда говорить правду Пример: Honesty is the best policy and when the man found the purse on the street he gave it to a policeman. Честность – лучшая политика, и когда этот человек нашел дамскую сумку на улице, он отдал ее […]...
2. Get money to heaven A stingy old lawyer who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness was determined to prove wrong the saying, “You can’t take it with you.” After much thought and consideration, the old ambulance-chaser finally figured out how to take at least some of his money with him when he died. He instructed his wife to […]...
3. Investment counselor An investment counselor decided to go out on her own. She was shrewd and diligent, so business kept coming in, and pretty soon she realized that she needed an in-house counsel. The investment banker began to interview young lawyers. “As I’m sure you can understand,” she started off with one of the first applicants, “in […]...
4. A lawyer named Strange died A lawyer named Strange died, and his friend asked the tombstone maker to inscribe on his tombstone, “Here lies Strange, an honest man, and a lawyer.” The inscriber insisted that such an inscription would be confusing, for passersby would tend to think that three men were buried under the stone. However he suggested an alternative: […]...
5. Значение идиомы open-door policy [open-door policy] {n. phr.} A policy that states that newcomersare welcome to join the company, firm, or country in question. During the nineteenth century the United States had an open-doorpolicy regarding immigration....
6. Значение идиомы cold cash [cold cash] or [hard cash] {n.} Money that is paid at the time of purchase; real money; silver and bills. Mr. Jones bought a new car and paid cold cash for it. Some stores sell things only for cold cash. Compare: CASH ON THE BARRELHEAD....
7. Значение идиомы cash-and-carry [cash-and-carry ] {adj.} Selling things for cash money only and letting the customer carry them home, not having the store deliver them; also sold in this way. This is a cash-and-carry store only. You can save money at a cash-and-carry sale....
8. Значение идиомы feather one’s nest [feather one’s nest] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To use for yourselfmoney and power, especially from a public office or job in which youare trusted to help other people. The rich man told his lawyer touse his money after he died to build a hospital for poor people, butthe lawyer feathered his own nest with the […]...
9. The way he died A person is in the hospital and asked his doctor how much time does he have left to live. The doctor did not want to lie so he told him that he wouldn’t make it through the night. So the person calls for his lawyer and asks him to come and sit by his bed. […]...
10. Who is doing the work around here? The population of the United States was 180 million at the time of writing, but there are 64 million over 60 years of age, leaving 116 million to do the work. People under 21 total 59 million which leaves 57 million people to do the work. Because of the 31 million government employees, there are […]...
11. Значение идиомы cash on the barrelhead [cash on the barrelhead] {n. phr.}, {informal} Money paid at once; money paid when something is bought. Father paid cash on the barrelhead for a new car. Some lawyers want cash on the barrelhead. Compare: COLD CASH....
12. An old man was critically ill An old man was critically ill. Feeling that death was near, he called his lawyer. “I want to become a lawyer. How much is it or the express degree you told me about?” “It’s $50,000,” the lawyer said. “But why? You’ll be dead soon, why do you want to become a lawyer?” “That’s my business! […]...
13. Winning the Lottery Daniela: I got our Lottery tickets during my lunch break. The Jackpot is up to $168 million. Imagine if we won. Boris: Thanks for getting mine, too. When is the drawing? Daniela: Saturday at 6 PM. It’s being Televised on channel 4. Boris: What would you do if you had $168 million? Daniela: The first […]...
14. The wife of an older man is distraught The wife of an older man is distraught because her husband’s um… little sailor can’t salute anymore. She goes to her local doctor and explains the situation and the doctor just feels plain bad for her. The doc thinks for a little bit, turns to the woman and says, “listen, I don’t do this for […]...
15. Перевод слова cash Cash – наличные деньги Перевод слова Prompt cash – немедленный расчет наличными cash sale – продажа за наличные for cash, cash down – за наличный расчет We are short of Cash. У нас не хватает наличных. You can also pay by cheque, or by Cash. Вы также можете заплатить чеком или наличными. I’d like to […]...
16. Перевод слова honest Honest – честный, искренний, настоящий Перевод слова Honest to the core – искренний до глубины души honest fellow – честный малый honest to God – честное слово honest price – справедливая цена Just give me an Honest answer. Просто дай мне честный ответ. Honest to God, I wasn’t there. Честное слово, я там не был. […]...
17. Six people were on a plane Six people were on a plane. A doctor, a lawyer a priest and 3 children. The pilot comes on the radio and says the plane is going to crash, and there are only three parachutes. The doctor yells out, ” Save the children” The lawyer yells out “FUCK THE CHILDREN!” The priest yells out ” […]...
18. Lawyers are greedy A lawyer opened the door of his BMW, when suddenly a car came along and hit the door, ripping it off completely. When the police arrived at the scene, the lawyer was complaining bitterly about the damage to his precious BMW. “Officer, look what they’ve done to my Beeeeemer!!!”, he whined. “You lawyers are so […]...
19. Redneck wins lottery A Redneck buys a ticket and wins the lottery. He goes to Austin to claim it where the man verifies his ticket number. The Redneck says “I want my $20 million.” To which the man replied, “No, sir. It doesn’t work that way. We give you a million today, and then you’ll get the rest […]...
20. An IRS scam WARNING! PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY! THIS IS SERIOUS! If you get an envelope from a company called the Internal Revenue Service,” DO NOT OPEN IT! This group operates a scam around this time every year. Their letter claims that you owe them money, which they will take and use to pay for the operation of essential […]...
21. Last minute requests A man woke up in a hospital bed and called for his doctor. He asked, “Give it to me straight. How long have I got?” The physician replied that he doubted that the man would survive the night. The man then said, “Call for my lawyer.” When the lawyer arrived, the man asked for his […]...
22. Значение идиомы wheel and deal [wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make many big plans orschemes; especially with important people in government and business;in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your ownadvantage; plan important matters in a smart or skillful way andsometimes in a tricky, or not strictly honest way. Mr. Smith made afortune by […]...
23. Значение идиомы cash in [cash in] {v.} 1. To exchange for the value in money. He paid the bill by cashing in some bonds. When the card game ended, the players cashed in their chips and went home. 2. or [cash in one’s chips] {slang} To die. When the outlaw cashed in his chips, he was buried with his […]...
24. Значение идиомы coffin nail [coffin nail] {n.}, {slang} A cigarette. “I stopped smoking,” Algernon said. “In fact, I haven’t had a coffin nail in well over a year.”...
25. How Army policy began This is Army policy all begins… Start with a cage containing five apes. In the cage, hang a banana on a string and put stairs under it. Before long, an ape will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the Banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the apes […]...
26. Перевод слова lawyer Lawyer – адвокат, юрист Перевод слова A lawyer by profession – юрист по профессии lawyer’s clients – клиенты адвоката lawyer practice, practice of law – юридическая практика You should see a Lawyer. Вы должны увидеться с адвокатом. You should talk to a Lawyer. Вам следует проконсультироваться с юристом. I got a letter from my Lawyer. […]...
27. A couple, age 67, went to the doctors office A couple, age 67, went to the doctor’s office. The doctor asked, “What can I do for you?” The man said, “Will you watch us have sexual intercourse?” The doctor looked puzzled, but agreed. When the couple finished, the doctor said, “There is nothing wrong with the way you have intercourse.” And he then charged […]...
28. Very fair payment An elderly and somewhat hard-of-hearing man was sitting in a stylish downtown attorney’s office as his lawyer handed him his will. “Your estate is very complex,” said the lawyer, “but I’ve made sure that all of your wishes will be executed. Due to the complexity, my fee is $4500.” Just then, the phone rang and […]...
29. A man comes to a doctor and A man comes to a doctor and, twitching his fingers and stuttering, finally manages to say, “Doctor, I have a sexual performance problem. Can you help me?” “Oh, that’s not a problem for us men anymore!” announces a proud physician, “They just came out with this new wonder drug, Viagra, that does the trick! You […]...
30. A young mother paying a visit to a doctor A young mother paying a visit to a doctor friend and his wife made no attempt to restrain her five-year-old son, who was ransacking an adjoining room. But finally, an extra loud clatter of bottles did prompt her to say, “I hope, doctor, you don’t mind Johnny being in there.” “No,” said the doctor calmly, […]...
31. Значение идиомы in the chips [in the chips] {slang} or {informal} [in the money] {adj. phr.}Having plenty of money; prosperous; rich. After his rich uncledied, Richard was in the chips. After years of struggle anddependence, air transportation is in the money. Compare: ON EASYSTREET, WELL-TO-DO....
32. A stuttering problem A man visits the doctor’s because he has a severe stuttering problem. After a thorough examination, the doctor consults with the patient. Doctor: ‘It appears that the reason for your stuttering is that your penis is about six inches too long and it is thus pulling on your vocal cords, and thereby causing you this […]...
33. Перевод слова admit Admit – допускать, соглашаться, признаваться, сознаваться Перевод слова To admit a claim – признать справедливость претензии to admit light – пропускать свет to admit to the country – разрешить въезд в страну This, I Admit, is true. Это, надо признать, является правдой. She was Admitted to the university. Ее приняли в университет. The manager Admitted […]...
34. Значение идиомы strike it rich [strike it rich] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To discover oil, or alarge vein of minerals to be mined, or a buried treasure. The oldprospector panned gold for years before he struck it rich. 2. Tobecome rich or successful suddenly or without expecting to. Everyone wanted to buy one of the new gadgets, and their inventorstruck […]...
35. Question and answer Q: How can you tell if a lawyer is well hung? A: You can’t get a finger between the rope and his neck! Q: If you are stranded on a desert island with Adolph Hitler, Atilla the Hun, and a lawyer, and you have a gun with only two bullets, what do you do? A: […]...
36. Three guys were sitting in a bar talking Three guys were sitting in a bar talking. One was a Doctor, one was a Lawyer, and one was a Biker. After a sip of his martini, the doctor said; “You know, tomorrow is my anniversary. I got my wife a diamond ring and a new Mercedez. I figure that if she doesn’t like the […]...
37. Talk to the judge A judge, bored and frustrated by a lawyer’s tedious arguments, had made numerous rulings to speed the trial along. The attorney had bristled at the judge’s orders, and their tempers grew hot. Finally, frustrated with another repetition of arguments he had heard many times before, the judge pointed to his ear and said, “Counselor, you […]...
38. Значение идиомы honest to goodness [honest to goodness] or [honest to God] {adj. phr.}, {informal}Really; truly; honestly. – Used to emphasize something said. Whenwe were in Washington, we saw the President, honest to goodness. “Honest to goodness, Jane, I think you are the messiest girl in theworld,” said Mother....
39. A lawyer passed on and found himself in Heaven A lawyer passed on and found himself in Heaven, but not at all happy with his accommodations. He complained to St. Peter, who told him that his only recourse was to appeal his assignment. The lawyer immediately advised that he intended to appeal, but was then told that he would be waiting at least three […]...
40. Quitting Smoking Vera: Hi, I thought you might be out here. Geez, it’s really cold! Paul: I know, but I really needed a Smoke break after that long meeting. Can I Bum one off you? I left my Pack of Cigarettes on my desk. Vera: Sure. Here’s my Lighter. What do you think about the new Incentives […]...