Honesty is the best policy

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1. Пословица / поговорка honesty is the best policy — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / 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 ... Читать далее...
2. The way he diedA 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. ... Читать далее...
3. Read — it’s funAn elderly gentleman… Had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to a doctor who was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100% The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, ‘Your hearing is ... Читать далее...
4. 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 ... Читать далее...
5. 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 ... Читать далее...
6. My heart setA certain old gentleman thought his eyesight was going bad, and he was advised to go to see an eye doctor. He goes in to see the doctor, and the doctor said, «All right, let’s check you out. You sit down here on this stool. You put your right hand over your right eye and ... Читать далее...
7. A local United Way office realized thatA local United Way office realized that it had never received a donation from the town’s most successful lawyer. The person in charge of contributions called him to persuade him to contribute. «Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least $500,000, you give not a penny to charity. Wouldn’t you like ... Читать далее...
8. An old man was critically illAn 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! ... Читать далее...
9. How you made moneyA young man asked an old rich man how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted wool vest and said, «Well, son, it was 1932. The depth of the Great Depression. I was down to my last nickel. «I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the entire day polishing the ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова gentlemanGentleman — джентельмен, господин Перевод слова He is a gentleman — он порядочный человек he is one of nature’s gentlemen — в нем есть прирожденное благородство gentleman’s agreement — джентльменское соглашение Ladies and Gentlemen! Дамы и господа! He deported himself like a Gentleman. Он вел себя как истинный джентльмен. Show this Gentleman how to get ... Читать далее...
11. The wife of an older man is distraughtThe 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 ... Читать далее...
12. Winning the LotteryDaniela: 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 ... Читать далее...
13. A lawyer returns to his parked BMW to find the headlights brokenA lawyer returns to his parked BMW to find the headlights broken and his front bumper smashed. There’s no sign of the offending vehicle, but he’s relieved to see that there’s a note stuck under the windshield wiper. The lawyer picks up the note. «Sorry. I just backed into your Beemer. The witnesses who saw ... Читать далее...
14. Six people were on a planeSix 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 » ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова fortuneFortune — состояние (имущество), богатство, счастье, удача Перевод слова To try one’s fortune — попытать счастья by good fortune — по счастливой случайности to come into a fortune — получить богатое наследство to make a fortune — разбогатеть, нажить состояние Fortune favours the brave. Смелость города берет. She lost her Fortune in the war. Она ... Читать далее...
16. Redneck wins lotteryA 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 ... Читать далее...
17. Together againMaria is a devout Catholic. She gets married and has 17 children. Then her husband dies. She remarries two weeks later, and has 22 children by her next husband. Then he dies. A while later, she dies. At the funeral, the priest looks skyward and says, «At least they’re finally together.» A guy sitting in ... Читать далее...
18. Last minute requestsA 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 ... Читать далее...
19. Get money to heavenA 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 ... Читать далее...
20. Little Johny being literalTeacher asks the children to discuss what their Dad’s do for a living. Little Mary says: «My Dad is a lawyer. He puts the bad guys in jail.» Little Jack says: «My Dad is a doctor. He makes all the sick people better.» All the kids in the class had their turn except Little Johnny. ... Читать далее...
21. 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.»...
22. How Army policy beganThis 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 ... Читать далее...
23. Very fair paymentAn 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 ... Читать далее...
24. Перевод слова lawyerLawyer — 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. ... Читать далее...
25. 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....
26. MoneyВ топике Деньги я рассуждаю о том, какую роль в жизни каждого человека играют деньги. Без денег жить, конечно, нельзя, но погоня за «огромными» деньгами разрушает человека и обрекает его на одиночество. Ведь за деньги нельзя купить ни любовь, ни счастье, ни дружбу. Money doesn’t buy happiness but it helps. Money has become one of ... Читать далее...
27. Question and answerQ: 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: ... Читать далее...
28. 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 ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы crocodile tears[crocodile tears] {n.} Pretended grief; a show of sorrow that is not really felt. When his rich uncle died, leaving him his money, John shed crocodile tears. ....
30. Three guys were sitting in a bar talkingThree 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 ... Читать далее...
31. A lawyer passed on and found himself in HeavenA 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 ... Читать далее...
32. Different TreatmentsA doctor had the reputation of helping couples increase the joy in their sex life, but always promised not to take a case if he felt he could not help them. The Browns came to see the doctor. He gave them thorough physical exams, psychological exams, and various tests, then concluded, «Yes, I am happy ... Читать далее...
33. An elderly patient needed a heart transplantAn elderly patient needed a heart transplant and discussed his options with his doctor. The doctor said, «We have 3 possible donors; the 1st is a young, healthy athlete who died in an automobile accident, the 2nd is a middle-aged businessman who never drank or smoked and who died flying his private jet. The 3rd ... Читать далее...
34. A man walked into a lawyer’s office andA man walked into a lawyer’s office and inquired about the rates. «Fifty dollars for three questions,» replied the lawyer. «Isn’t that awfully steep?» asked the man. «Yes,» the lawyer replied, «and what was your third question?»...
35. At the doctor’s — У доктораIs there anything more important than health? I don’t think so. «Health is the greatest wealth,» wise people say. You can’t be good at your studies or work well when you are ill. If you have a headache, heartache, toothache, backache, earache or bad pain in the stomach, if you complain of a sore throat ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы filthy rich[filthy rich] {adj. phr.} Extremely rich but without culturalrefinement; nouveau riche. «The Murgatroyds are filthy rich,» Tedcomplained. «They are rolling in money but they never learned how tobehave properly at a dinner table.»...
37. Making betsA little old lady goes into the Chase Manhattan Bank, and says she wants to open a savings account. The accounts person asks her how much she would like to deposit to open the account and the little old lady says, «Three million dollars.» The accounts person is startled, and says, «In what form?» and ... Читать далее...
38. Значение идиомы get ahead[get ahead] {v.} 1. {informal} To become successful. Mr. Brownwas a good lawyer and soon began to get ahead. The person with agood education finds it easier to get ahead. 2. To be able to savemoney; get out of debt. In a few more years he will be able to getahead. After Father pays all ... Читать далее...
39. Значение идиомы hang out one’s shingle[hang out one’s shingle] {v. phr.}, {informal} To give publicnotice of the opening of an office, especially a doctor’s or lawyer’soffice, by putting up a small signboard. The young doctor hung outhis shingle and soon had a large practice....
40. Перевод слова policyPolicy — политика, система, методика Перевод слова Carrot-and-stick policy — политика кнута и пряника first-in-first-out policy — очередность обслуживания в порядке поступления employment policy — политика полной занятости to adopt a policy — принимать курс Honesty is the best Policy. Честность — лучшая политика. It was bad Policy to attempt disguise. Притворяться было глупо. The ... Читать далее...