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1. Значение идиомы ball[ball] See: BASE ON BALLS, CARRY THE BALL, FLY BALL, FOUL BALL, GET THE BALL ROLLING, SET THE BALL ROLLING, START THE BALL ROLLING, GOPHER BALL, GROUND BALL, HAVE A HALL, HAVE SOMETHING ON THE BALL, JUMP BALL, KEEP THE BALL ROLLING, LONG BALL, ON THE BALL, PASSED BALL, PLAYBALL....
2. Перевод идиомы get the ball rolling / set the ball rolling / start the ball rolling, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: get the ball rolling / set the ball rolling / start the ball rolling Перевод: начать действовать, запустить процесс Пример: If we start the ball rolling I’m sure the others will help us with this project. Если мы начнем действовать, я уверен, что другие помогут нам с проектом....
3. My Favourite Singer (Michael Jackson)My favourite singer is Michael Jackson. I like his songs very much because they are full of energy and very melodic. I also like the way he dances. There were nine children in Michael’s family. They lived in a small fourroom house. Later he lived in a house which has seventeen rooms downstairs and sixteen ... Читать далее...
4. Charlie Sheen Once Bought 2,600+ Outfield Seats At An Angels’ Game Because He Wanted To Catch A Home Run BallCharlie Sheen has been making a bit of news this week with outlandish comments on TV and radio appearances, but his bizarre behavior is nothing new. In 1996, Sports Illustrated included a blurb in its «Scorecard» section that described Sheen’s trip to a California Angels game. Apparently, Sheen was determined to catch a home run ... Читать далее...
5. Значение идиомы keep one’s eye on the ball[keep one’s eye on the ball] {v. phr.} 1. To watch the ball at alltimes in a sport, usually in order to hit it or get it; not stopwatching the ball. Keep your eye on the baseball or you won’t beable to hit it. 2. {informal} To be watchful and ready; be wide-awakeand ready to ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова ballBall — мяч, шар; бал Перевод слова To catch a ball — поймать мяч ball lightning — шаровая молния meat balls — фрикадельки He killed the Ball. Он срезал мяч. She rolled the Ball. Она выкатила мяч. The Ball fell short. Мяч не долетел. Интересные факты ‘Ball’ является частью множества составных слов, означающих игры с ... Читать далее...
7. These two country boys, brothers, were knocking aroundThese two country boys, brothers, were knocking around one lazy summer day and thought it would be a good prank to push over the outhouse. They crept up from an advantageous direction like a couple of commandos, pushed the outhouse over on one side and headed for the woods. They circled round and returned home ... Читать далее...
8. Биография Эндрю Уайета на английском языке. Biography of Andrew WyethAndrew Wyeth, one of the prominent American painters, was born in 1917. The son of illustrator N. C. Wyeth, Andrew is the leading member of the dynasty of painters that included his sisters, their husband and his own two sons. He won fame at the age of 12 for his illustrations of «Robin Hood». He ... Читать далее...
9. Moshe Rabbinowitz decides to join the country clubMoshe Rabbinowitz decides to join the country club near his home. He goes in and is turned down flat because he does not meet their «standards.» So he enrolls in the finest schools to learn the art of being culturally rich. Moshe learns to cook the finest of foods, appreciate the best art, drive the ... Читать далее...
10. Public Statement by the Rev. Jesse JacksonMore Jesse news… Public Statement by the Rev. Jesse Jackson Due to the great consternation caused by the revelation of my act of procreation, I accept my obligation to give an explanation to the population for my act of copulation. I gave in to temptation, for the anticipation of sexual gratification, that I could not ... Читать далее...
11. Значение идиомы play ball[play ball] {v. phr.} 1. To begin play in a ball game. When theumpire calls «Play ball,» the game begins. 2. {informal} To join inan effort with others; cooperate. To get along during Prohibition, many men felt that they had to play ball with gangsters. A isoften good business to play ball with a political ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы jump ball[jump ball] {n.} The starting of play in basketball by tossing theball into the air between two opposing players, each of whom jumps andtries to hit the ball to a member of his own team. Two players heldonto the ball at the same time and the referee called a jump ball....
13. Значение идиомы grease-ball[grease-ball] {n.}, {slang}, {derogatory} An immigrant froma southern country, such as Mexico, Italy, or Spain; a person withoily looking black hair. Mr. White is a racist; he calls Mr. Lopezfrom Tijuana a grease-ball because he has dark hair....
14. Michael Jackson and the doctorMichael Jackson and the doctor are walking out of the delivery room after his wife gives birth to their son. Michael says, «How long before we can have sex?» The doctor says, «At least wait until he’s walking.»...
15. Значение идиомы on the ball[on the ball] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Paying attention and doingthings well. — Used after «is» or «get». Ben is really on the ballin school. The coach told Jim he must get on the ball or he cannotstay on the team. Compare: GET WITH IT, HEADS-UP, KEEP ONE’S EYE ONTHE BALL. 2. That is a ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы behind the eight-ball[behind the eight-ball] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In a difficult position; in trouble. Mr. Thompson is an older man, and when he lost his job, he found he was behind the eight-ball. Bill can’t dance and has no car, so he is behind the eight-ball with the girls. Compare: HAVE TWO STRIKES AGAINST ONE, IN A ... Читать далее...
17. Cinderella was all set to go to the huge ballCinderella was all set to go to the huge ball, but she was having a severe case of PMS. She was crabby and pissy and moody and generally not in the partying spirit. Well, her fairy-godmother again came to her rescue by providing Cinderella with a magic tampon. The fairy-godmother said, «Put this in and ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы get the ball rolling[get the ball rolling] or [set the ball rolling] or [start the ballrolling] {informal} To start an activity or action; make a beginning;begin. George started the ball rolling at the party by telling anew joke. Compare: KEEP THE BALL ROLLING....
19. Значение идиомы crystal ball[crystal ball] {n.} A ball, usually made of quartz crystal that is used by fortune-tellers. The fortune-teller at the fair looked into her crystal ball and told me that I would take a long trip next year. 2. Any means of predicting the future. My crystal ball tells me you’ll be making the honor roll....
20. Значение идиомы have a ball[have a ball] {v. phr.}, {slang} Enjoy yourself very much; have awonderful time. Johnny had a ball at camp. Mary and Tim have aball exploring the town. After their parents left, the childrenhad a ball. Syn.: HAVE A TIME....
21. Значение идиомы keep the ball rolling[keep the ball rolling] {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep up anactivity or action; not allow something that is happening to slow orstop. Clyde kept the ball rolling at the party by dancing with alamp shade on his head. Compare: GET THE BALL ROLLING....
22. Значение идиомы carry the ball[carry the ball] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take the most important or difficult part in an action or business. None of the other boys would tell the principal about their breaking the window, and John had to carry the ball. When the going is rough, Fred can always be depended on to carry the ball....
23. What Michael Jackson Would Have Felt About XscapeMichael Jackson’s bodyguards Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard imagine how the King of Pop would have reacted to a remixed album of unreleased tracks. Ever since Michael Jackson died, there have been many arguments over how his estate has handled his musical legacy. The latest one erupted last month with the release of Xscape, the ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы free ball[free ball] {n.} A ball in football that is in play, that is not inthe possession of anyone, that is not a legally thrown forward pass, and that belongs to the first team which can grab it. A Notre Dameplayer fell on a free ball and recovered it for his team....
25. Значение идиомы ball of fire[ball of fire] {n.}, {informal} A person with great energy and ability; a person who can do something very well. He did poorly in school but as a salesman he is a ball of fire. The new shortstop is a good fielder but certainly no ball of fire in batting. Compare: HOT NUMBER, HOT ONE....
26. Значение идиомы have something on the ball[have something on the ball] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To besmart, clever; to be skilled and have the necessary know-how. Youcan trust Syd; he’s got a lot on the ball OR he’s got something on theball....
27. Incredible golf ballA golfer, playing a round by himself, is about to tee off, and a greasy little salesman runs up to him, and yells, «Wait! Before you tee off, I have something really amazing to show you!» The golfer, annoyed, says, «What is it?» «It’s a special golf ball,» says the salesman. «You can never lose ... Читать далее...
28. Negotiating PriceJustin: Hello. Rachel: Hi, Justin. It’s Rachel from McQ Corp. Justin: Oh hi, Rachel. Did you get our Bid for the job? Rachel: Yes, we did. We like your proposal, but we still need To come to terms on the price. Justin: We’ve already given you our Rock-bottom price because we want to get this ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы corn ball[corn ball] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A superficially sentimental movie or musical in which the word «love» is mentioned too often; a theatrical performance that is trivially sentimental. That movie last night was a corn ball. 2. A person who behaves in a superficially sentimental manner or likes performances portraying such behavior. Suzie can’t stand ... Читать далее...
30. Значение идиомы bring home the bacon[bring home the bacon] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To support your family; earn the family living. He was a steady fellow, who always brought home the bacon. 2. To win a game or prize. The football team brought home the bacon....
31. Значение идиомы ball up[ball up] {v.}, {slang} To make a mess of; confuse. Don’t ball me up. Hal balled up the business with his errors. — Often used in the passive. He was so balled up that he did not know if he was coming or going. Compare: MIXED UP....
32. Значение идиомы passed ball[passed ball] {n.} A pitched baseball missed by the catcher when heshould have been able to catch it. The batter singled and went tosecond on a passed ball....
33. Перевод идиомы carry the ball, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: carry the ball Перевод: быть ответственным; взять ответственность на себя Пример: The vice-president was asked to carry the ball while the president was away. Вице-президента попросили стать во главе пока президент отсутствовал. Jerry just isn’t reliable enough, we can’t let him carry the ball. Джерри не очень-то надежен, мы не можем дать ему взять ... Читать далее...
34. Cooking a MealEmeril: Can you hand me that Pan? Rachel: This Pot? Emeril: No, that pan over there. I need To pan-fry these vegetables. Rachel: Wouldn’t be healthier if we Steamed the vegetables or Grilled them? Emeril: Maybe, but for this meal, I’m frying them in this pan. Rachel: Okay, do you want me To heat this ... Читать далее...
35. Значение идиомы ball game[ball game] {n.}, {slang}, also {informal} The entire matter at hand; the whole situation; the entire contest. You said we can get a second mortgage for the house?! Wow! That’s a whole new ball game....
36. Перевод идиомы ball of fire, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: ball of fire Перевод: активный и энергичный человек Пример: The woman is a ball of fire and is always busy doing something. Эта женщина очень активна и энергична, и она всегда чем-то занята....
37. English Country-SideEngland looks like a great well-ordered park. The hedges surrounding the gardens look beautiful in spring. In summer when they are covered with leaves and flowers they are even better. In autumn they are gold, brown and red. In winter they are still beautiful, especially in the early winter when you can see a few ... Читать далее...
38. A man comes to a doctor andA 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 ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод идиомы keep the ball rolling, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: keep the ball rolling Перевод: продолжать действовать, не останавливаться, не прекращать что-либо Пример: We must keep the ball rolling and get our work done today. Нельзя останавливаться, мы должны завершить работу сегодня....
40. Значение идиомы bring home[bring home] {v.} To show clearly; emphasize; make realize; demonstrate. The accident caused a death in his family, and it brought home to him the evil of drinking while driving. A parent or teacher should bring home to children the value and pleasure of reading....