Joking and Making Fun of People

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1. Значение идиомы wear thin [wear thin] {v.} 1. To become thin from use, wearing, or thepassing of time. My old pair of pants has worn thin at the knees. This old dime has worn... ...
2. Working Without Supervision Veronica: Where’s Stan? Kyle: He’s not here. Veronica: When will he be back? Kyle: I’m not sure. He hasn’t been here for a couple of days. Veronica: A couple of... ...
3. Simplifying Information Tara: How is your presentation Coming along? Stan: It’s okay, but I’m having trouble Simplifying some of the Key concepts without Dumbing them down too much. Tara: I think your... ...
4. Reading Comic Books Lee: What are you reading? Stan: It’s a Graphic novel. Lee: Graphic novel? You mean a Comic book? I thought you were too old for that sort of thing. Stan:... ...
5. Dealing With Corrupt Officials Vera: I can’t believe that Stan has been Arrested. I know that he wasn’t always On the up-and-up, but he’s being Accused of influence peddling and taking Bribes. Keigo: Stan... ...
6. Перевод слова thin Thin – худой, тонкий, жидкий, слабый, истончаться Перевод слова Thin lips – тонкий губы to thin a paint (with) – разбавлять краску thin parenthetic legs – тонкие кривые ноги He... ...
7. What thin people do By Barbara Florio Graham From McCall’s, June, 1983, I read every diet I can get my hands on. I even follow their suggestions. But eventually, inevitably, I always get fat... ...
8. Значение идиомы joking aside [joking aside] or [joking apart] {v. phr.}, {informal} No fooling;without exaggerating: seriously. Joking aside, although theconditions were not very comfortable, we had a wonderful time. Joking apart, there must have... ...
9. A Brainstorming Session Judy: I’ve Called this meeting so we can Brainstorm some Fundraising ideas. As you know, we’re In danger of closing. Any thoughts? Stan: I thought that Juan was Working on... ...
10. Перевод слова joke Joke – шутка, анекдот Перевод слова In joke – в шутку, шутя standing joke – неистощимый объект для шуток blue joke – пошлая шутка a corny joke – старая шутка,... ...
11. Foreplay After the first week of sex education class, a young shapely teen stormed out of the room after the class was over. Encountering a female friend in the hall, the... ...
12. Describing People’s Body Types Remi: We need to get these Costumes sorted out. I’m not sure we have ones that will fit each person in this Play. Bryan: Let’s see. We need a shirt... ...
13. Describing People’s Looks Gilles: Hey, what are you looking at? Nora: Oh, these? They’re pictures from my trip Back home last month. Gilles: Let’s have a look. So, who’s this? Nora: That’s my... ...
14. Значение идиомы into thin air [into thin air] {adv. phr.} Without anything left; completely. When Bob returned to the room, he was surprised to find that hisbooks had vanished into thin air. Compare: OUT OF... ...
15. 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... ...
16. Значение идиомы out of thin air [out of thin air] {adv. phr.} Out of nothing or from nowhere. The teacher scolded Dick because his story was made out of thin air. On the way home from... ...
17. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “Push comes to shove” Stan Стэн Regarding new employees, I’d really appreciate your suggestions. Я был бы очень рад твоим предложениям по поводу найма новых сотрудников. Carrie Кэрри Why don’t you hire a headhunter?... ...
18. Перевод идиомы vanish into thin air / disappear into thin air, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: vanish into thin air / disappear into thin air Перевод: бесследно исчезнуть, пропасть Пример: The university student vanished into thin air and was never seen again. Студент университета бесследно... ...
19. Значение идиомы disappear [disappear] or [evaporate] or [vanish into thin air] {v. phr.} To disappear quickly, without leaving a trace. Money seems to disappear into thin air these days. Jack just vanished into... ...
20. Playing a Practical Joke Patricia: What are you doing? Luis: I’m setting up a Practical joke for Bobby. I Can’t wait to see the look on his face when he walks outside and finds... ...
21. Значение идиомы through thick and thin [through thick and thin] {adv. phr.} Through all difficulties andtroubles; through good times and bad times. The friends werefaithful through thick and thin. George stayed in college throughthick and thin,... ...
22. The blind daters had really hit it off and The blind daters had really hit it off and, at the end of the evening as they were beginning to undress each other in his apartment, the fellow said, “Before... ...
23. A visual joke (This joke requires the use a small visual. I’ll describe the visual first, then as I tell the joke I’ll cue you when to use it) Visual: Stretch your arms... ...
24. President Carter’s joke In an interview with David Letterman, Carter passed along an anecdote of a translation problem in Japan. Carter was speaking at a business lunch in Tokyo, where he decided to... ...
25. High School Reunion When I got home from work, I opened my mail. The letter Turned out to be a bombshell. I Held in my hand an invitation to my 10-year High school... ...
26. Demanding an Apology Vera: That was Uncalled for. You owe me an Apology! Alvaro: Chill out. It was a joke! Vera: It wasn’t funny and it Crossed the line. Alvaro: Why are you... ...
27. Значение идиомы hot one [hot one] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} Something out of the ordinary;something exceptional, such as a joke, a person whether in terms oflooks or intelligence. Joe’s joke sure was a hot one.... ...
28. Значение идиомы spread oneself too thin [spread oneself too thin] {v. phr.} To try to do too many things atone time. As the owner, chef, waiter, and dishwasher of hisrestaurant, Pierre was spreading himself too thin....
29. Misunderstood people 1. They speak only the Greek language. 2. They usually have long threatening names such as Bonferonni, Tchebycheff, Schatzoff, Hotelling, and Godambe. Where are the statisticians with names such as... ...
30. Offending Someone I was telling my friend, Gina, a joke. I began it by saying, “An Irishman, an Englishman, and a Frenchman walk into this bar, and…” Suddenly, Gina Grabbed my arm... ...
31. Making a Will Last week, I Got a wake-up call. One of my oldest friends from high school died suddenly in an accident, leaving no Will. With no Estate planning at all, his... ...
32. Making a Bet Suzanna: Hey, the Back of the line is over there. Ivan: I was here. I just Stepped out of line for a minute to get some cash. Suzanna: Yeah, right.... ...
33. Перевод идиомы out of thin air, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: out of thin air Перевод: из ниоткуда Пример: The deer seemed to jump out of thin air and onto the road. Олень, казалось, выскочил из ниоткуда и выпрыгнул на... ...
34. Значение идиомы take a joke [take a joke] {v. phr.} Accept in good spirit some derisiondirected at oneself. My brother has a good sense of humor whenteasing others, but he cannot take a joke on... ...
35. Перевод идиомы wear thin, значение выражения и пример использования Идиома: wear thin Перевод: 1. истончаться, становиться тонким; 2. истощаться, кончаться, иссякать Пример: The silver dollar began to wear thin after it was in use for many years. Серебряный доллар... ...
36. Getting and Making Threats Ruth: I’m really glad you’re getting so much support from the public. Look at all of these bags of Fan mail. Carl: Only about half of that is fan mail.... ...
37. Making a Move on Someone A. J.: What was going on with you and Tiago in his office earlier today? You two were pretty Cozy in there. Gloria: What? Oh, I was a little Upset... ...
38. Making Peace Vladimir: We need a Ceasefire. The Violence is Escalating and we need to put a stop to this. Hilary: I agree, but do you think our Enemies will agree to... ...
39. Making a Presentation I don’t normally get Stage fright, but the thought of getting up in front of my colleagues to give a presentation always Gives me butterflies. But I have no choice;... ...
40. Making a Discovery Pierre: How does it feel to be On the cusp of a new Discovery? Irene: Let’s not Jump the gun. We’ve made some major Leaps forward, but I’m not sure... ...